Hi Jeff!
The
Wilderness Lodge is my favorite resort anywhere! I hope you love it just as much!
This resort has so much going for it:
Location - the Magic Kingdom is just a boat ride away
(as well as the Contemporary & Ft. Wilderness too!). Its super easy
to enjoy our favorite park (daily) since its so close!
Ambiance - the lobby and hidden relaxation areas around
this resort are notch. The fireplace is scale-replica of the Grand
Canyon. How cool is that !!
Amenities - three wonderful dining options, from the
Roaring Fork quick serve, to the hoopla of Whispering Canyon, to the
beautiful, gourmet Artists Point; the availability of Bunk Bed rooms is a
real peace-keeper in our family, since the kids are old enough now
where sharing a bed is a mortifying idea! And, I have to mention the
pool! While it isn't huge, its still a favorite of ours!
Activities - if you have an artistic side, the tours of the
lodge are wonderful - currently you can learn about the history of the
lodge and the totem poles which grace the lobby; there are always a
variety of kids activities as well, things like cookie decorating, pool
games, and a Hidden Mickey hunt which is available at the Front Desk
One other huge plus for the Wilderness Lodge is that it's one of the
least expensive Deluxe resorts. This allows our family to upgrade many
of our vacations to the Club Level floor, with private concierge, lounge
& snack access, at a price that we can live with. This is an
amenity that provides us with the ultimate in pampering, and we just
couldn't budget for it with some of the other Deluxe resorts.
Hope this helps!