The Resorts Gal Guide to
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is a stunning resort inspired by the Pacific Northwest and National Park Lodges. It is home to two separate Disney Vacation Clubs: Boulder Ridge and Copper Creek Villas. Below, you’ll find our collection of articles for Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Guests planning a stay will want to familiarize themselves with the different room types, restaurants, and transportation options available at the resort.
A Note on DVC Resorts
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is home to Copper Creek Villas and Boulder Ridge Villas, which are Disney Vacation Club Resorts. Therefore, they operate a little differently from the average Disney Resort Hotel. Members of Disney’s Vacation Club will have a first-come, first-serve choice of rooms when reservations become available. However, it is rare for rooms to fill up, so Disney makes these rooms available on a cash basis to regular resort guests.
So, you do not have to be a DVC member to stay at this or any other Disney Vacation Club Resort.
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort Benefits
Guests of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge can participate in Disney’s early theme park entry, a perk extended to all Walt Disney World Resort guests.
Early Theme Park Entry: This perk allows resort guests to enter any Walt Disney World theme park 30 minutes before officially opening to the general public. This early entry provides several advantages:
- Lower Crowds: Being among the first to enter the park allows you to experience popular attractions with shorter wait times. This will help you to check off must-see rides and experiences ahead of the crowd.
- Photography Opportunities: If you love capturing the magic of Disney, the early hours provide a fantastic opportunity for photos in front of iconic landmarks with fewer people in the background.
- Cooler Temperatures: Morning hours are often cooler, making outdoor activities more comfortable. But if you visit during cooler weather, don’t forget a jacket!
Extended Evening Hours: Disney Deluxe and Deluxe Villa Resort guests, which includes those staying at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, enjoy the privilege of spending extra time in select theme parks on specific evenings. During extended evening hours, these parks stay open later than their regular closing time, usually for an additional two hours.
This benefit offers several advantages as well:
- More Ride Time: This allows you to enjoy additional nighttime rides and attractions when lines tend to be shorter.
- Magical Nighttime Atmosphere: Disney parks take on a unique and enchanting ambiance at night, with beautifully lit landscapes. So you’ll have time to savor the nighttime magic for longer with fewer crowds.
- Less Rush:Â With extended hours, you can explore at a more relaxed pace.
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