Disney's Wilderness Lodge

This is my favorite Disney resort. Everything is in one building. Once you get in the building - and in Florida with the rain deluge - it is a big plus- you are now inside! The lobby is beautiful; the rooms are adorable and very clean. Roaring forks is a great quick service restaurant. The pool and views of the water are lovely. They are doing exterior work right now - that changes a little of the outside beauty, but it is temporary. I really like their gift shop - a lot of resort specific items too. I wish it was a monorail resort, but they can't all be - lol. The transportation is fine - boat to MK and busses - all is good there. A big plus is that they have electric vehicle chargers!! There are only 3 resorts at Disney with them. My only disappointment is the PARKING!!!!! It is VERY hard to find a spot to park. It was mostly full. I think people must park there that are not staying there and take up a lot of the spots. It was fine when I was charging but then I move to a regular spot. We are way in the back of the parking lot. Again, there is a lot of parking so I can only think that people park there to take the boat to Magic Kingdom or swim or??? All in all, gorgeous resort. Read less

This is a trip our family has taken every 5 years for 40 years, now with three generations. We stayed at Wilderness Lodge in 1995 right after it opened and fell in love with everything about it. Though it has expanded substantially since then, it is like home to us. We last visited in 2022 during the 50th Anniversary and had an awesome 2 weeks. Some complain about how expensive it is but if you have to worry about the cost of everything in WDW, you probably should have vacationed somewhere else. It takes a lot of labor and utility costs to keep an enterprise like WDW in such immaculate condition with constant updates and new attractions. We hope to return in 2027 and are already in the planning stages. Read less

From the moment we arrived at Wilderness Lodge, we felt transported to a cozy mountain lodge deep in the forest — complete with towering pines and rustic charm. The drive up, through tall trees and lush landscaping, set the tone perfectly. Check-in was seamless, and bell services quickly took care of our bags so we could jump right into the experience. The lobby is truly breathtaking — soaring timber columns, a grand stone fireplace, and a peaceful stream running beneath a charming footbridge. It perfectly captures that warm, welcoming wilderness vibe. Our room in the main lodge was spacious, beautifully themed with natural wood accents, and offered all the comforts you expect from a deluxe Disney resort. We also toured Copper Creek Villas and Boulder Ridge Villas, both fantastic options for longer stays or families seeking more space. The waterfront Cascade Cabins look like a dream for a future visit. Dining was a highlight — Whispering Canyon Café offers fun, hearty BBQ with lively service, while Storybook Dining at Artist Point adds a magical character dining experience. For drinks and light bites, Geyser Point Bar & Grill provides lovely outdoor seating by the water. Quick service meals at Roaring Fork were reliable and convenient. The pools are well-themed and spacious, perfect for cooling off or relaxing after busy park days. Plus, the resort’s walking trails and nature paths make it easy to enjoy a peaceful stroll surrounded by beautiful scenery. Transportation was convenient — we loved the relaxing boat ride to Magic Kingdom and easy bus access to other parks. Overall, Wilderness Lodge is a perfect blend of Disney magic and authentic wilderness charm. Highly recommend spending time here — it truly feels like a special getaway within Disney property. Read less

We stayed at Disney's Fort Wilderness Lodge from July 31 to August 2, coming to celebrate my son’s 9th birthday as a family. We had booked a dinner at Whispering Canyon Café inside the hotel. Our party consisted of 7 people – 4 adults and 3 children (ages 9, 8, and 7). It was late, the restaurant was closing, and while we waited for the check, the kids were playing quietly in the hotel lobby, within our sight. Suddenly, in the blink of an eye, a man – approximately 40 years old – stormed toward us, furious, claiming that a small bubble stick the kids had been playing with had accidentally hit him. The children immediately apologized, repeatedly asking if he was okay. His response was shocking – he yelled that he would call the police, crushed the bubble stick into pieces on the floor aggressively, clearly trying to intimidate not only the children but us, the parents, as well. What followed was even more distressing. Our three children were crying uncontrollably, terrified that they might be taken away by the police. Yet instead of comforting us or ensuring our safety, hotel staff surrounded us as if our children were the threat, while this man – visibly unstable and possibly intoxicated (he later threw away his beer cup in a bathroom trash can, seemingly to hide evidence) – continued walking freely around the lobby, approaching us again with an intimidating demeanor. Shockingly, there was no security escorting him or keeping him away from our family despite his aggressive actions. We insisted the police be called, and eventually, an officer arrived. Unsurprisingly, it was reduced to a “conversation” where it was explained that this man should not have approached us the way he did. Yet the hotel’s “solution” was to relocate our family to a room on the 2nd floor, while this man remained comfortably on the 6th floor – the same floor we had originally been assigned – even though he was clearly the aggressor and a danger to our peace of mind. On what should have been my son’s magical birthday celebration, he is now scared that this man might knock on our door or come after us again. This is not the Disney experience I believed in for the last 15 years. My children have been coming to Disney since they were 2 months old, we are pass holders, and we have countless cherished memories here – but this experience has shaken that magic to the core. We were not protected, respected, or supported by the resort in a moment when a family – with three terrified children – desperately needed it. Instead, we were made to feel like the problem, while the real threat walked away unchecked. This is not the “Dreams Come True” that Walt Disney World once stood for. It breaks my heart that my son’s birthday ended this way, and after so many years of loyalty to Disney, today my family feels unsafe and deeply let down inside a place that should be all about joy, family, and unforgettable memories. Today, I feel this review will be just another one in a long list, whereas 10 years ago, we would not have been treated as just a number to this company. A truly indignant and heartbroken mother. Read less

We celebrated our 20th anniversary at Wilderness Lodge and couldn’t have picked a better way to celebrate. From the minute we arrived, every staff member we encountered was so nice and helpful. The woman who checked us in asked if we wanted anniversary buttons and I’m so glad we said yes. Every staff member we saw congratulated us throughout the night. The manager who was roaming even had a plate of delicious desserts delivered to us in the Territory Lounge. We arrived a bit early and had a few drinks at the Geyser Bar while waiting for our room to be ready. When we got to the room it was immaculate and the view was perfection. This resort is on a stunning piece of secluded land and we had a fireworks view. Totally worth the small extra charge. Watching the fireworks from our room was one of the highlights of our night! We decided to do the Snow White dinner and are so glad we did!! We had an absolute blast with the characters. Every single staff member was amazing, friendly and helpful. Special shout out to Beverley from Boston at Geyser Point Bar, Dan and Susan in Territory Lounge, our Artist Point waitress from MN (I think her name was Heather, but I can’t remember), Grumpy, Dopey, Snow and the Queen. They truly made our celebration extra magical. Read less