Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Melissa! It's fantastic to hEAR you're returning to the magic soon!
Unfortunately, the walking path you referenced is closed due to construction, and
boat service between Walt Disney World Resort hotels has been suspended for the foreseeable future. Currently, the only way to get to your destination would be to take the boat launch from
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground to
Magic Kingdom Park, and from there, transfer to a watercraft going to
Disney's Wilderness Lodge. I'd budget a little extra time in your schedule, but cruising along the Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake is not a bad way to spend an afternoon! Plus, by that time you will have worked up an appetite for one of
Geyser Point Bar & Grill's Bison Cheeseburgers (this is one of my favorite counter service meals in all of Walt Disney World Resort)!
Although no reservations are needed to eat at either Geyser Point or
Roaring Fork, Disney is trying to maintain an appropriate level of crowd control at their resort hotels. While they are verifying that guests arriving by car have a confirmed table service reservation, they cannot do so for those arriving via boat. I advise using your best judgment if the resort's counter service restaurants seem overly busy, as these locations should be utilized first by those guests staying at that resort. I can also attest that the Fried Chicken at Fort Wilderness Resort's
P & J's Southern Takeout is pretty tasty if you end up staying there. Either way, you'll end up with some yummy comfort food and a full belly (I have a
Rumbly in my Tumbly just thinking about it)! Also, don't forget to check the
operational status of the Walt Disney World Resort dining locations when you get closer to your trip, as the situation is frequently changing.
I hope this helps, Melissa! Mickey and I hope to see ya' real soon!
Eean