Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Written by Tim Krasniewski | September 13, 2007

Resort Information

The Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
801 Timberline Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: (407) 938-4300
Fax:  (407) 824-3232

Check-in:  After 4pm (arriving guests may check-in earlier and access will be granted if the room is ready to be occupied)
Check-out:  11am

Original Opening Date: November 15, 2000
DVC Contract End Date: January 31, 2042

Buildings: 1
Units per building: 136

"Cozy up to a rustic resort that celebrates the grandeur of America's National Parks, the hospitality of the Old West and the legacy of the transcontinental railroad. Experience the beauty and majesty of the great outdoors and come home to the towering pines, dark woods, wildlife motif, Native American flourishes and intricate details of warm, welcoming accommodations."

Resort Amenities 

Dining

Artist Point (Table Service dining; Dinner)

Adult Menu   |   Kids Menu

Take in the view of Silver Creek Falls from this rustic yet elegant dining room inspired by cherished National Park Lodges. Enjoy Pacific Northwest specialties from Washington State, Oregon and British Columbia, such as Cedar Plank Salmon, Grilled Buffalo and Artist Point Berry Cobbler.

Advance Dining Reservations are accepted.

Roaring Fork (Quick Service dining; 7:30am to 11pm)

Menu

Roaring Fork features an all-day dining menu of breakfast selections followed by burgers, chicken, pizza and sandwiches for afternoon and evening meals.  Tables are available both inside and outside in the courtyard, or items can be packted "to go" for those headed back to their villa. 

Whispering Canyon Cafe (Table Service dining; Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Adult Breakfast   |   Kids Breakfast   |   Adult Lunch   |   Kids Lunch   |    Adult Dinner   |    Kids Dinner

Whispering Canyon Cafe is a dining location that caters to kids...or to the kid in all of us.  Dinner is served when the bell rings and throughout the meal expect to be treated to hobby horse pony rides, songs and even a few games.  The menu includes traditional western favorites like BBQ pork, ribs and roasted chicken.  Don't forget to ask for the ketchup!

Advance Dining Reservations are accepted.

(Restaurant menu links courtesy of Allears.net)

Recreation

Silver Creek Springs Pool (Hours: 10am to 10pm; slide open only when lifeguards on duty)

Silver Creek Springs is the feature pool complex at the Wilderness Lodge.  Its size is fairly small--understandable since it was originally constructed for the >700 room Wilderness Lodge Resort.  The area includes a small kiddie pool and two spas.  The pool also affords a view of Fire Rock Geyser, a recreation of Old Faithful which erupts every few minutes to entertain guests.  Beware of pool crowding issues due to guests making the trek (or bus ride) over from Fort Wilderness. 

Snacks and refreshments are available at the nearby Trout Pass Pool Bar.

Towels are provided.  Lounge chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Life jackets may be borrowed (free) nearby. 

Leisure Pool (Hours:  10am to 10pm)

Hidden Springs is a modest-sized leisure pool that was added to the resort when the DVC villas were constructed back in 2000.  It's a simple pool lacking in the features common to the more robust pool complexes--there is no zero-entry area, no slide and no water geyser.  A small hot tub is located nearby.  

Towels and lounge chairs are also available.  Lifeguards are not present at Hidden Springs.

Other Recreation Options

Fitness center
Arcade
Bike rentals
Watercraft rentals
Fishing
Playground

Transportation

  * The Wilderness Lodge shares bus service with Fort Wilderness, and occasionally other resorts in the Magic Kingdom area.

Driving directions TO Wilderness Lodge
Driving directions FROM Wilderness Lodge

Note that all pool and restaurant hours are subject to seasonal adjustments.  Lifeguard schedules may change in the event of inclement weather.