Villas Disney Wilderness Lodge

Villas Disney Wilderness Lodge is known to be the best themed resort at WDW.

Villas Disney Wilderness Lodge Resort was built to remind of the Old West national park region. The resort was opened in November 2000.

Resort

Theme and atmosphere

It is considered a "Home Away From Home" resort.

It is not only the best themed Disney Vacation Club Resort it is said to be the best themed resort at Walt Disney World. It is not necessary to be a club member to book rooms here. The theme is well represented by elements from the natural setting -- pine trees -- to interior elements such as the stone fireplace and the 55-foot totem poles in the lobby.

Plenty of wood and stone motifs in the rooms, and the colors are of the natural range - earth and wood shades, soft browns and greens.

Location

Disney Wilderness Lodge Villas are located in the Magic Kingdom resort area, on the southwest shore of Bay Lake, east of the Magic Kingdom.

Address:

901 W Timberline Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Phone: (407) 824-3200
Fax: (407) 824-3232

Nearby attractions:

  • Magic Kingdom
  • EPCOT, MGM, Animal Kingdom
  • Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
  • Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
  • Downtown Disney

Villas

  • Check in: 4 P.M.
  • Check out: 11 A.M.

    • Rating

    • Three Diamonds(Five Max.), according to the AAA Rating System
    • Four stars (Five Max.), according to Expedia Rating System

    Villas amenities

    Children:
    • Playground available
    • Babysitting and child services
    • Cub’s Den Children’s Activities Center
    Disabled persons:
    • Rooms and facilities for guests with disabilities
    Pool:
    • Two heated outdoor pools
    • Children's pool
    • Whirlpools
    Gym/Spa:
    Recreational activities:
    Concierge service
    • Not available
    Bell service/Security guard:
    • Available
    Laundry service/Dry cleaning:
    • Available
    Transportation:
    • Transportation by bus within Disney complex.
    • Ferryboat transportation to Magic Kingdom Park and some Walt Disney World Resort Hotels.
    • Fee for transportation to non-Disney parks
    • Limo/Car rental desk at Wilderness Lodge
    Parking:
    • Free self-parking
    • Valet parking
    Pets:
    • Kennel, $9/night
    Business services:
    • Available
    Equipment rental:
    • Not available
    Medical assistance:
    • Available

    Villas

    181 units of which:

    • studios - 65
    • one-bedroom villas - 72
    • two-bedroom villas - 44

    Suites categories:

    • Studios:
      • 356 square feet
      • Maximum occupancy: 4 people
      • One queen-size bed, one double sleeper sofa
      • Fully equipped mini-kitchen -- refrigerator, microwave, wet bar, coffee maker
    • One-bedroom villa:
      • 727 square feet
      • Maximum occupancy: 4 people
      • One king-size bed, one queen-size sleep sofa in the livingroom
      • Fully equipped kitchen -- dishwasher and microwave oven
      • TV in each room, stacked washer and dryer unit
    • Two-bedroom villa:
      • 1,080 square feet
      • Maximum occupancy: 8 persons
      • King-size bed, one queen-size bed and a double sleep sofa, one queen-size sleeper sofa in the livingroom
      • Fully equipped kitchen
      • Whirlpool, TV in each room,stacked washer and dryer unit

    There are also non-smoking rooms/suites.

    Standard villa amenities:

    • Room service
    • Iron/ironing board
    • In-room safe
    • Hair dryer
    • Voicemail
    • Television
    • Ceiling fan
    • Air conditioning
    • Housekeeping -- every four days for club members, daily for non-members
    • Whirlpool tub - except Studios
    • Full size washer and dryer - except Studios

    Other available room amenities:

    • Cribs
    • Bed boards and rails
    • High chairs
    • Down pillows
    • Mixer, blender

    Informative price list:

    • Studio: $284 - $449
    • One-Bedroom Villa: $390 - $580
    • Two-Bedroom Villa: $555 - $1,015

    Dining

    Villas Disney Wilderness Lodge shares food and beverage facilities with Disney Wilderness Lodge

    Strong points.Weak points.

    Pluses

    • Atmosphere & theming -- Great theming, the "home away from home" feeling.
    • Facilities & recreation -- Possiblity of sharing facilities and recreational activities with Wilderness Lodge.

    Minuses

    • Transportation -- Boats are slow and crowded, shared with Fort Wilderness and Contemporary Resort.
    • No restaurant -- No full-serve restaurant on-site, dining facilities are available at Wilderness Lodge.
    • Distance rooms - elevators -- A lot of walk may be necessary from rooms to the elevators, varying with room position.
    • Small, dark rooms -- There have been complaints about the rooms being too small and dark, not fit for larger families.