Hi Rachel, and thanks for bringing your question to planDisney! I absolutely love the cozy feel of
Wilderness Lodge. It's like coming home to a peaceful oasis after a long day in the theme parks. And staying there in December is even more magical with all the holiday decorations!
Let’s take a look at the
Boulder Ridge Villas views. While some rooms face the pool, water, woods, or parking lot,
Resort View is the only view category available to book. That includes the 1 Bedroom Villas. If you have a specific view in mind, you can add a room request to your reservation. My favorite view at Boulder Ridge Villas is a room on a high floor facing the water. There aren’t many 1 Bedroom Villas with that view, but it doesn’t hurt to try for one. While room requests aren’t guaranteed, Cast Members will try their best to grant your wish!
To add a room request to your reservation, you can contact
Member Services if you booked through Disney Vacation Club or call the
Disney Resort Hotel Reservations phone number if you booked through the
Disney World website.
The neighboring
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins is one of my
Disney Vacation Club home resorts, so Wilderness Lodge holds a special place in my heart. I’d love to share a few of my favorite spots.
First, I love
Geyser Point Bar & Grill for lunch or dinner. It has beautiful views of the water and one of my favorite burgers at Disney World, the Bison Cheeseburger. The walkway nearby is also a great place to watch the
Electrical Water Pageant at night!
Finally, don’t miss this hidden gem off the Boulder Ridge Villas lobby—the
Carolwood Pacific Room. This space is dedicated to Walt Disney’s love of railroads and even has original cars from his backyard miniature railway. It’s such a cool piece of Disney history!
If you’re interested in hearing more stories about this space, you’ll love the complimentary Wonders of the Lodge Art & Architecture Tour. When I was there in December, it ran every morning. Be sure to stop by the front desk for the latest schedule and meeting location.
I hope you have a magical stay at Boulder Ridge Villas during the merriest time of the year! And don’t hesitate to come back to planDisney if you have any other questions.
JoAnna