As one of Disney World’s deluxe hotels Wilderness Lodge resort has lots to offer guests in terms of facilities and amenities.
Wilderness Lodge is located on the lake, opposite Magic Kingdom, and whilst that makes it a comfortable and convenient base for days at the parks, this high-calibre hotel is also excellent for more relaxing resort days.
Here, we take a closer look at some of the things to do at Wilderness Lodge.
Pools
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge features two incredible pools for guests.
The Copper Creek Springs Pool is a large heated pool, landscaped into the resort’s wilderness theming.
For the kids, it has a water slide and a water play area is close by.
Adults, meanwhile, will find relaxation in the Copper Creek pool’s hot tubs. Or, they can take in some snacks or drinks at the adjacent Geyser Point Bar & Grill.
Over at the Boulder Ridge Cove Pool, described as an oasis by the resort’s Disney Vacation Club villas, the vibe is quieter and more tranquil. It's a zero-entry pool, with whirlpools and shaded seating - perfect for grabbing much-needed downtime.
Gym, walk or jog
Sturdy Branches, the health club and spa at Wilderness Lodge, has a good range of staple cardio equipment with treadmills, bikes and ellipticals, whilst guests looking to get some reps in will find free weights and machines.
It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week which means true enthusiasts can get their workouts either before or after their park days, if you so choose. All they need to get access is your MagicBand or resort key.
If open-air exercise is more your thing, then like a number of other Disney World resorts, Wilderness Lodge has jogging (or walking) trails.
Guests can also rent bikes or go canoeing at Wilderness Lodge.
Fun: inside and out
For families, the Wilderness Lodge provides plenty to do.
The resort’s arcade, ‘Buttons and Bells’, has all the video games and entertainment that guests of all ages could expect from a Disney resort.
Kids, ages between three and twelve, can go to Wilderness Lodge’s ‘Cubs Den’ - the resort's childcare and activity center - where they can partake in arts, crafts, and play games.
Outside, the whole family can rent rods and go fish in the lake.
In the evenings, guests can join nightly campfires at Wilderness Lodge, to either sit by the fire or toast s’mores.
Wilderness Lodge is one of only a few resorts from which guests can watch Disney World’s Electrical Water Pageant - a parade of illuminated floats that pass by the Polynesian Village, Grand Floridian, Contemporary, Fort Wilderness and Fort Wilderness Resort.
Another fun nightly activity that’s popular among guests, across all Disney World resorts, is the Movies Under the Stars outdoor movie nights where classic and modern Disney movies are shown on big screens in the moonlight.
Shop
Guests who have not had their fill of shopping at the parks, or at Disney Springs, may find just the thing they’re looking fro at Wilderness Lodge Mercantile, on the resort’s on-site gift shop. where you can
Located in the Wilderness Lodge main lobby, it is an easy and convenient place to pick up everything from Disney souvenirs, travel essentials, drinks and snacks.
Thoughts …
Whether you’re splashing in the pools, taking some time to exercise, enjoying evening entertainment, or exploring the great outdoors, this resort offers something for everyone.
