Hi Dana!
The
Wilderness Lodge is my favorite resort at Walt Disney World! I hope you have a great time staying there!
While the villas are located in a separate building, with its own beautiful lobby, it is connected to the main lodge's lobby via a covered walkway. For many activities, you'll actually want to head to the main Lodge which is just a few minutes away. Things like resort check-in, the lobby concierge, restaurants and gift shops are located in the main lobby.
When using bus transportation, going through the main lobby will be a bit out of your way (but just a few minutes). From the boat dock, however, its just a slight detour to go walk through the lobby.
AND, don't forget - the lobby has lots of comfortable seating. Be sure to sit and relax for a few minutes near the fireplace or explore the lodge's nooks & crannies!
If the architecture of the main lodge building and villas peak your interest, be sure to check out the tour that one of the Rangers gives a few mornings each week. On the tour you'll hear about how the lodge was built, Native American influence and artifacts, and maybe even spot a Hidden Mickey or two!
Enjoy the Lodge!