Copper Creek Villas Review (A Disney Vacation Club Resort at Disney's Wilderness Lodge)

Copper Creek Villas and Cabins is one of two Disney Vacation Club Resorts at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Accommodations range from deluxe studios to two-bedroom lakeside cabins. This review shares the details of our stay in a deluxe studio at Copper Creek. We’ll discuss amenities, pools, dining, and transportation options.

Copper Creek Villas is the second Disney World Villa Resort at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Boulder Ridge Villas is the resort’s original vacation club. Copper Creek opened in 2017 and is undergoing its first light refurbishment in 2024. Select cabins will be unavailable beginning in April. It is expected that the deluxe studios and one to three-bedroom units will undergo refurbishment next. Disney typically does a light or soft goods refurbishment every seven years. The rooms undergo an entire renovation approximately every 14 years.

Copper Creek Villas section of Disney's Wilderness Lodge — Copper Creek Villas

A Note on Copper Creek Villas

Disney’s Deluxe Villa Resorts, like Copper Creek, operate differently from regular resorts. When reservations open, Disney’s Vacation Club members have a first choice of rooms. However, Disney also makes these studios and villas available for regular guests to rent. So, you do not have to be a DVC member to rent one of these units. These units can be reserved through Disney, a travel agent, or an online DVC resale site. Check-in for all villa resorts is at 4:00 p.m., and check-out is at 11:00 a.m.

It is also important to note that housekeeping works differently at villa resorts for DVC members or guests staying on rented DVC points. Per Disney:

Rooms at other Disney Deluxe Villas will receive daily full housekeeping service unless you are using Disney Vacation Club Member Points or a Member Cash Discount.
If you are a Disney Vacation Club Member staying at a Disney Vacation Club Resort using Member Points or a Member Cash Discount, you will receive trash and towel service on the fourth day of your visit. If you are staying more than 8 nights, you will receive full cleaning service on the fourth day of your visit and trash and towel service on the eighth day of your visit. (Reference: Disney Housekeeping)

Villa Resorts like Copper Creek often work better for guests due to the extra amenities that aren’t found in standard guest rooms. At the bare minimum, deluxe studios have a kitchenette and slightly larger square footage than a standard guest room. However, some villas are as large as full cabins or bungalows on the water.

As you can imagine, these types of units are comparable to renting a condo that provides the conveniences and amenities of a home. However, they often come with a higher price tag. Copper Creek Villas and Cabins offer the following types of accommodations:

Deluxe Studio
One-Bedroom Villas
Two-Bedroom Villas
Three-Bedroom Villas
Two-Bedroom Cascade Cabins

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is a deluxe resort situated on Bay Lake in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area. Therefore, guests of Copper Creek Villas will have access to all the resort’s amenities in addition to villa resort amenities. The most notable of these amenities is the resort’s location. While you can’t walk to Magic Kingdom Park from the Wilderness Lodge, it’s only a short boat or bus ride away.

Resort guests are privy to the early morning theme park benefit extended to all Walt Disney World Resort guests. Additionally, guests of deluxe and deluxe villa resorts have access to the extended evening benefit offered typically twice a week.

a walkway that leads up through the Boulder toward Copper Creek Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge — Copper Creek Falls

Copper Creek Villas is connected to the resort’s main Lobby. If you look at the picture below you might notice the American flag displayed toward the center. The flag is centered over the resort’s lobby. All rooms to the left of the flag are part of Copper Creek Villas. All rooms to the right are part of the Wilderness Lodge Resort Hotel.

a pretty scenic area with a waterfall near Copper Creek Villas — Copper Creek Villas is on the left side of the resort’s lobby, regular rooms are on the right.

Copper Creek is the name of the creek that begins in the lobby. It’s on the Copper Creek side of the resort.

the origin point for Copper Creek in the lobby of Disney's Wilderness Lodge — Copper Creek’s origin point is in the Wilderness Lodge Lobby.

It flows outside and down the scenic landscape.

where the creeks runs from the lobby outside at Copper Creek Villas — The creek flows outside from the lobby.

It eventually pours out into Bay Lake. This entire space is exceptionally charming. The rooms in the photo below are all resort-view or water-view rooms.

green landscaping and trees in bloom around the Copper Creek Villas — Copper Creek runs in front of the DVC Resort.

a stream or creek that leads to a waterfall with blue skies background — Some rooms offer a water or pool view that includes Copper Creek.

The few times we’ve stayed at Copper Creek, we’ve always ended up on the ground floor with a patio. If you plan on spending a reasonable amount of time on your balcony, you might prefer a higher floor. However, we enjoyed the ground-floor rooms during both of our stays. But after our stay in a king-size resort view room at the Wilderness Lodge, I think I will request a higher floor.

A few outdoor entrances are available on the lower level of Copper Creek. If you wind up on an upper floor, familiarize yourself with these. It’s much easier to take an elevator down and use these entrances to access the pool, boats, and Geyser Point.

a small bridge that leads to Copper Creek Villas entrance — Secondary Entrance to Copper Creek Villas

a view of the pool from Copper Creek Villas area of the resort — Pool View from Copper Creek Villas

Copper Creek Villas Deluxe Studio

Our last stay at Copper Creek Villas was in a deluxe studio. The main differences between this room and standard accommodations are the bed situation and the added kitchenette area. If you were to reserve a standard room at the Wilderness Lodge, it would not be comparable to this one. This unit sleeps up to four adults.

a standard room at Copper Creek Villas — Deluxe Studio Copper Creek Villas

Studio villas come with a queen sleeper sofa bed instead of a room with two queen beds. Below, the coffee table adjusts to make an extra dining table or desk.

a table in front of a sofa that lifts to make the top come to your lap for dining or work in a room at Copper Creek Villas — Sleeper Sofa and Convertible Coffee Table

A table with two chairs sits to the side of the room.

a small table with two chairs — Dining Table with Two Chairs

Most resorts now have platform beds, which allow for an extra place to store luggage underneath. It’s always nice to get those extras out of the way when staying in a hotel room. The solid surface floors are also a nice touch.

solid surface flooring and a platform bed in a room at Copper Creek Villas

Below we have a look back at the room from the opposite angle.

The kitchenette is positioned in the room’s foyer.

a small kitchenette in the room at Copper Creek Villa — Kitchenette

Having these extra items can be beneficial for a variety of reasons. Some might be on a strict budget or diet and prefer to make meals in the room when possible. Many families use these spaces to prepare breakfast before heading out to the parks. The microwave is nice for reheating leftovers.

A pull-out pantry offers plenty of storage for snacks and other staples. Additionally, you’ll find a coffee maker, a toaster, and a sink.

a microwave, sink, and coffee maker in Copper Creek Villas room

a closeup of the cabinets in the kitchenette with a toaster oven and ice bucket — Toaster Oven and Storage Cabinets

Below is the room’s mini-refrigerator. Compared to the fridges in Disney’s standard guest rooms, these are larger and hold more.

the mini fridge in a room at Copper Creek Villas — Mini-Fridge

Copper Creek’s deluxe studio has a guest bath with a pocket door. The door doubles as a mirror on the opposite side. These things help save space and reflect light, giving the illusion that the area is larger.

a regular coffee pot in a room at Copper Creek Villas — The Bathrooms Pocket Door

The full bath is large, with a separate water closet for the toilet and shower. These setups tend to be more family-friendly. For example, one guest can use the vanity area while another can use the water closet simultaneously.

a vanity with cabinets and drawers for storage in the deluxe studio at Copper Creek Villas

Adequate storage space is available in the bath area, as shown below. Remember to retrieve stored items before checking out.

a countertop with granite counters at Copper Creek Villas

Our guest bath had a tub and shower combination. Some of the deluxe studios come with a walk-in shower. If you have a specific need, you can make a special request.

a tub with a shower combination at Copper Creek Villas

The closet in the foyer has plenty of space to hang clothing items. It had an iron with an ironing board, extra pillows, and blankets. The linens for the sofa bed will already be on the bed when you pull it out.

a closet with an iron, ironing board, extra pillow, and blanket

Lastly, an in-room wall safe is inside the closet.

an in-room safe in the closet at Copper Creek Villas

For reference, the one-bedroom villa has a king bed and queen-size sleeper sofa. All of the one-bedroom and larger villas have a primary bedroom with a king-size bed. Most deluxe villas at Disney sleep up to five guests because they have a pull-out trundle bed for a small child. If you need a larger option, you might like one of these other villas reviews:

Cascade Cabins at Copper Creek

Now about those cabins. The Copper Creek cabins are located on both sides of the Wilderness Lodge. There are 26 waterfront cabins, to be exact. Cabins 8001 through 8012 are located on the waterfront closest to the resort’s boat dock. While 8013 through 8026 are on the opposite resort. These cabins are located near the resort’s bus transportation.

the entrance to the Cascade Cabins area with stacked stone columns — Cascade Cabins at Copper Creek Villas

The rustic elegant design of the Cascade Cabins makes them extremely appealing to most guests. Not to mention the privacy provided and serene surroundings.

a directional sign on the grounds of Disney's Wilderness Lodge

The cabins sleep up to 8 guests. Each has two bedrooms, a full kitchen, a main living area, and a wrap-around porch. As a bonus, each porch has a hot tub. Other amenities include a fireplace and a picnic table on the screened-in porch.

a Cascade cabin with landscaping around it — Cabins Copper Creek Villas

Who doesn’t want to stay in a cabin? As you can imagine, they are among the most expensive accommodations at Disney World. If you take a stroll through the area, you might notice some of the extras, like these deer footprints in the concrete.

hoof prints stamped in the concrete around Copper Creek Villas — Deer footprints stamped in the concrete.

Recreation

Guests of Copper Creek Villas have access to the resort’s amenities. Copper Creek Springs Pool sits almost immediately outside the main villas.

a swimming pool at Copper Creek Villas — A view of the Copper Creek Springs Pool from Copper Creek Villas.

Pool Hours on my last visit were from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., but those hours mildly fluctuate depending on the time of year. For example, during the hotter months, the pools usually stay open until 11:00 p.m.

the Copper Creek pool with the Wilderness Lodge in the backdrop — Copper Creek Springs Pool

Copper Creek Springs Pool has a waterslide.

the pool waterslide — Copper Creek Pool Slide

There is also a children’s water activity area similar to a splash pad.

an aquatic play area at Copper Creek Villas — The feature pool has an aquatic play area.

Several hot tubs are positioned around the pool area.

a mobility lift at the hot tubs — Two whirlpool spa tubs are available at the feature pool.

Additionally, the Boulder Ridge Cove pool is located down on the Boulder Ridge side of the resort. It features a zero-depth entry.

the Boulder Ridge Pool — Guests of Copper Creek Villas can use the Boulder Ridge Cove Pool.

If you want to learn more, we have a separate article that shares photos and details of the pools at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.

a hot tub with the Copper Creek Villas behind it — Hot Tub at Boulder Ridge Cove Pool

Those wanting to get a workout while on vacation can access the Sturdy Branches Health Club. The workout facilities at Disney are more than able to accommodate the same type of workout you’d normally get at the gym. Other amenities include boat rentals and guided fishing. These are an additional cost and sometimes require reservations. Check availability at Teton Boat and Bike Rental.

the entrance to Sturdy Branches Health Club — The Sturdy Branches Health Club is for all guests of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.

Copper Creek Villas guests also have access to a laundry room. It’s located on the resort’s fourth floor near the main elevator. Since all one-bedroom and larger units have a washer and dryer, only deluxe studio guests should need to use the laundry.

a corner room with the laundry area — Copper Creek Villas Laundry Room Location

the Laundry room at Copper Creek Villas — Copper Creek Villas DVC Laundry Room

Dining

Copper Creek Villas guests have access to the restaurants at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. I’ll briefly discuss them below, but if you’re planning a stay here, make sure to read our resort restaurant guide. Additionally, we have individual reviews with photos of items we’ve tried at each location.

Roaring Fork is the resort’s counter-service dining location. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can mobile order from Roaring Fork and enjoy one of the nice outdoor seating areas nearby, or you can pick up something and enjoy it in its indoor dining area. They have casual items like burgers, chicken nuggets, and sandwiches. However, they have a few special entrees that rival a table service. We have most of those items photographed in our dining review listed below.

Related: Roaring Fork Review

Geyser Point Bar & Grill is an excellent stop for drinks or a meal. This restaurant sits on Bay Lake and doubles as the pool bar. It has a separate quick-service window toward the back of the pool where guests can order food or pick up mobile orders. The lounge area doesn’t take reservations, so seating is based on availability. Geyser Point is open for lunch and dinner. It’s one of our favorite hidden gem dining spots at Disney World.

a walkway by Bay Lake at Disney's Wilderness Lodge — Geyser Point is an excellent place to enjoy a meal at the Wilderness Lodge.

Territory Lounge sits off the main lobby, adjacent to Artist Point. While this has the lounge name, it is a family-friendly establishment. The mushroom bisque, along with the rest of the place, is spectacular. This is one of our go-to locations when we need a quick meal in a relaxed environment that doesn’t require reservations.

Related: Territory Lounge Review

Whispering Canyon Cafe is the main table-service dining location at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. It’s located in the main lobby and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Make sure to read our entire review below. This restaurant offers a few shenanigans along with the meal. We never plan a stay at the resort without having breakfast here at least once!

Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow White is home to the character dining location for the Wilderness Lodge. You can read more about this location in our review. Characters at the meal include Snow White, Dopey, Grumpy, and the Evil Queen.

a breakfast skillet from a restaurant at Wilderness Lodge — A stay at Copper Creek Villas wouldn’t be complete without a breakfast skillet from Whispering Canyon Cafe.

Transportation

Lastly, when you stay at Copper Creek Villas, you’ll have access to both Disney’s boat and bus transportation. Boat service runs between the Wilderness Lodge and Magic Kingdom.

the boat dock at Wilderness Lodge — Boat Service from Wilderness Lodge to Magic Kingdom

An additional boat service is available between Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. This blue flat boat service is available daily between 3:00 p.m. and 10:45 p.m.

a sign for the boat docks — Boat Service to Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Fort Wilderness

Bus service is provided from Copper Creek Villas to the following:

Magic Kingdom
EPCOT
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney Springs
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Blizzard Beach
Typhoon Lagoon

Guests can take advantage of complimentary parking at the resort and theme parks. (Related: Parking at the Disney Resorts)

the bus stop at Disney's Wilderness Lodge — Wilderness Lodge Bus Stop

Final Thoughts on Copper Creek Villas

We hope you found this review of Copper Creek Villas helpful in planning your Disney vacation. We’ve stayed in this portion of the resort several times and have always enjoyed it. For more information about Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort, you might enjoy the following:

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Copper Creek Villas Review (A Disney Vacation Club Resort at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge)