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Villas at Disney's
Wilderness Lodge The
Villas at Disney's
Wilderness Lodge
Sharing the same
lobby, check in desk, and amenities with the adjoining
Wilderness Lodge (a short, covered walkway connects the two) is
this 136-room Disney Vacation Club property, a tribute to the
Western railroad hotels built in the early 1900s. Rooms not
occupied by members are available to the many visitors who wish
to stay on Disney property but would also like the convenience
of a full kitchen and the extra breathing space of a full living
area.
This is my favorite Disney Vacation
Club property. The overall effect is one of coziness and
intimacy. It’s 4-story buildings, tucked away in the pine trees,
are tinted with soothing earth tone shades of soft brown and
green. Inside the lobby, guests are greeted by a rustic 4-story
atrium of log construction adorned with detailed woodcarving and
paintings of the Northwest. A rock and timber living room made
snug with fireplace, leather easy chairs, and window seats
features railroad memorabilia, some belonging to Walt Disney.
Outside a small springs-style pool is surrounded by towering
pine trees and natural vegetation. For additional information on
the Villas’ recreation, services, restaurants, libations,
transportation, and shopping, see the above section on the
Wilderness Lodge.
For additional information on the Villas'
recreation, services, restaurants, libations, transportation,
and shopping, see the section on the Wilderness Lodge in The
Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World. Check-in 4 p.m., check-out 11 a.m. For
reservations call 407-W-DISNEY.
Accommodations
Villa
choices come in studios as well as one- and two-bedroom
units (three-bedroom units are not offered at this
property), each with a balcony or patio. Autumn colors in
splashes of rich red and forest green intermingle with
rustic pine furnishings. Sofas in Native American print
fabrics mix well with curtains and chairs sporting a fun
gingham design. Woodland scene prints decorate the cream,
gold, and crimson walls and the carpet is whimsically
imprinted with a pinecone motif. The small, but efficient
full kitchens are done in a cream-colored granite with
forest green cabinetry. Bedrooms feature woodland
scene-carved headboards and down-home quilt bedspreads in a
leaf and pinecone print. Views from all units are of either
the pool or the woods with some of the units on the higher
floors enjoying a glimpse of Bay Lake.
The
356-square-foot studios sleep a maximum of four people plus
one child under 3 and include either two queen beds or one
queen bed and a double sleeper sofa, armoire with TV, small
dining table and two chairs, patio or balcony, microwave,
mini-refrigerator, coffee maker, and wet bar. Baths have a
single sink with a separate, small bath/commode area
embellished with colorfully splashed tile. A small closet
holds an iron and ironing board. Just slightly larger than
the next-door Wilderness Lodge guestrooms, their advantage
is the addition of a sleeper sofa and mini-kitchen but at a
higher nightly rate.
The One-Bedroom Villas, at 727 square feet, sleep
a maximum of four plus one child under age 3. Each unit has a
small living area with a queen sleeper sofa, easy chair,
entertainment center containing a TV with DVD player, 2-person dining table,
2-chair eating bar, and a balcony or patio. The kitchen, open to
the living area, contains an undersized refrigerator, stove,
dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, microwave, and all utensils,
dishes, and pots and pans to make a complete meal. The spacious
bedroom holds a king-size bed, armoire with TV, small table, and
rattan chair and adjoins a two-room bath, one holding a
whirlpool tub, vanity sink, and hairdryer with the other
containing a commode (in a separate enclosure), shower, and an
additional pedestal sink. There’s also a large closet with
portable crib, iron and ironing board, and keyed safe. A nice
feature is the stacked washer/dryer. I loved my unit (#2523)—it
had a view of the pine trees and the Hidden Springs Pool in the
distance with no adjoining balconies to disturb the peace and
quiet.
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One-bedroom living area
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One-bedroom master bedroom |
One-bedroom bath |
Two-Bedroom
Villas sleep a maximum of eight people plus one child under 3
and offer 1,080 square feet of room. This unit is exactly the
same as the one-bedroom with the addition of a studio bedroom,
which adds up to two bathrooms, two bedrooms, living area,
kitchen, three TVs, and two balconies or porches.
Room tip: One caveat: avoid units at the extreme far end of the
property which come with a not so great side view of the service
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