Hi, Stephanie!
Disney's Wilderness Lodge is a true gem. The lobby is amazing, the views are incredible, and the commute to the Magic Kingdom is so quick via
bus or boat. If your schedule allows, book dinner at
Whispering Canyon Café and order a Canyon Skillet. This is one of my favorite meals at Walt Disney World!
Because the refillable beverage mugs at the resorts do not receive free refills at the theme parks, I suggest leaving your mug in your room as you head out for the day. I agree with you on not wanting to carry around a big plastic mug if I do not have to! Enjoy your morning coffee as you look out onto the beautiful Bay Lake, drop off your mug in your room, then it is off the to the magical theme parks!
When you return from the parks in the evening, you may want to retrieve your mug, fill it with a favorite beverage and relax in one of the rocking chairs in the lobby. A perfect ending to a perfect day. Enjoy!
Cathy