Hi Jennifer,
Welcome home! And welcome back to planDisney!
Thank you for trusting us with another of your questions. We are really glad you stopped by. I love chatting with fellow Disney Vacation Club Members and helping them make the most of their membership.
It sounds like you are planning your next
Disney Vacation Club stay at Walt Disney World, which is always an exciting time.
Jennifer, we already have something in common. If I had to name my favourite place at Walt Disney World,
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge would be right at the top of my list. It was our first home resort and we always try to return whenever we can. Nothing quite compares to that moment of walking into that majestic lobby! On our next trip, which is only a few weeks away, we decided to try something new, too, so we are staying at
Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows.
Although I have not yet stayed in the new cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, I have stayed at Kidani Village at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and my family absolutely loved it. In your position, I would think about what matters most to you. For us, the resort pools are a big factor, as we come from the UK and make the most of the Florida sunshine! Between the two, I personally prefer the Kidani Village pool, although Fort Wilderness does have
plans for pool expansion. On the other hand, if being close to Magic Kingdom and having easier access to that park is important, then Fort Wilderness would be the stronger choice.
I know I have not been able to give you a simple answer today, Jennifer, but hopefully I have offered a few different ways to think about your decision. One of the best things about Disney Vacation Club is that no matter which resort you choose, you can count on a deluxe-level stay and a uniquely Disney feeling, even if it is not always at Wilderness Lodge!
If you have any other questions about your membership or vacation planning, please
reach out to me. I'd love to help.
Happy planning,
Matt