Wilderness Lodge unofficial website

dusten · 10-02-2009, 06:28 PM

http://www.wildernesslodgesite.com

Stayed at Wilderness Lodge Villas recently and found great trails (paved and unpaved) between the Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness. In fact, I inline skated over to Fort Wilderness for the Segway Adventure tour. Fort Wilderness has even more trails than Wilderness Lodge, paved sidewalks are a dream for roller bladers like myself. In my town of 110,000 people, only one park (out of about 40) has smooth enough roads to inline skate so college campus walks and paved bike trails are the only place to explore.

Dizisit · 10-02-2009, 07:50 PM

OOOooooo...
I love my 'ole blades! Need to get some new ones, though.
I wonder if its OK to blade/skate all over WDW?!?!
Hmmmmm...?

Dizisit · 10-02-2009, 07:51 PM

Surely not in the parks

, but I wonder?!?!

Dizisit · 10-02-2009, 07:53 PM

OOOooooppssss...!
I know, I know...
"And, don't call me Shirley!"

HauntedGabe · 10-02-2009, 08:27 PM

I love this site!

This picture was priceless. Love the look of the little kid.

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StillDreaming · 10-02-2009, 09:53 PM

Fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

envypeterpan · 10-02-2009, 10:07 PM

Great website! Thanks for sharing!

Pluto40 · 10-03-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by HauntedGabe

I love this site!

This picture was priceless. Love the look of the little kid.

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i hope im not the only one who thinks thats kinda gross

SnwhtNdwrfs · 10-03-2009, 12:46 PM

When we stayed here we enjoyed watching the ducks swim in the morning. So cute.

dusten · 10-03-2009, 03:46 PM

I researched the roller blading issue extensively before shipping my skates down. There is actually not a lot of information of where you can or cannot skate in WDW. I can tell you that they are not allowed in any of the 4 parks and 2 water parks. In fact, even Heelys (shoes with hidden wheels that pop in/out of the bottom) are not allowed, but I saw a few kids using them in the parks. Florida law also states you cannot skate on any road.

So that leaves sidewalks around the resorts. I am guessing you'd get in trouble for skating on the more heavily used paths, but being September when things were really slow I only encountered about 10 people while skating on trails the entire time. Areas like Boardwalk and Downtown/Westside are the only areas I think it would be highly questionable. Although, I did read about somebody skating around Boardwalk with no problems.

I think most people on vacation try to exert themselves as little as possible so you can take advantage of the empty sidewalks. Fort Wilderness has extensive paths that bikers, skaters, walkers, share with the golf carts. I encountered more golf carts on the paths at Fort Wilderness than other pedestrians, bikers, skaters, walkers, etc.

Ducks in pool... while sitting in the villas hot tub (Hidden Springs) one night, a frog jumped in and floated (got blown around by the jets) for at least 5-10 minutes before I got tired of dodging it and got out. I thought so much for relaxing before bed.

DisneyDreamer13 · 10-03-2009, 03:52 PM

LOL, i love wildlife but seriously Mr Froggie GET OUT!!!! ewwwwww yuk!

grumpy of ohio · 10-03-2009, 04:12 PM

We just returned from our first stay at the villas, over 10 stays at the regular lodge and what we noticed is the quietness of the villas. We'd come back and whisper to each other while going to our room, like a library and so many comfy nooks to relax with a book and drink, sheer heaven. We found we used the bus more to the MK then the boat, heck of alot closer but going back was always a toss up. The pool there is ideal, hardly any guests, no problem getting a table last week, sure miss the place, hate being home, came back from 95+ to mid 50's and dark and rain. We just watched the videos I took and made us sad, just the only cure is to book another trip, even after 43 trips we still enjoy the magic and like I said, the past 10+ stays have been in Wilderness lodge, not really a choice anymore, once you find the best, so sense fooling with experimenting.

HauntedGabe · 10-03-2009, 10:05 PM

We had ducks in the pool with us at AK. Turtles at POR.

I am guessing they leave less behind than all of the tots in their
Swim pull ups.

NC_WDW_Daddy · 10-04-2009, 07:44 AM

We have mallards at our home and yes, they will leave a mess in your pool.

supernova · 11-18-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HauntedGabe

I love this site!

This picture was priceless. Love the look of the little kid.

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Still one of my favorite things while there... the ducks in the pool!

10-02-2009, 06:28 PM	#1
dusten C-Ticket Holder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lincoln, IL Posts: 186	Wilderness Lodge unofficial website http://www.wildernesslodgesite.com Stayed at Wilderness Lodge Villas recently and found great trails (paved and unpaved) between the Wilderness Lodge and Fort Wilderness. In fact, I inline skated over to Fort Wilderness for the Segway Adventure tour. Fort Wilderness has even more trails than Wilderness Lodge, paved sidewalks are a dream for roller bladers like myself. In my town of 110,000 people, only one park (out of about 40) has smooth enough roads to inline skate so college campus walks and paved bike trails are the only place to explore. __________________ WDW Radio Cruise 2011 Maturity is only a short break in adolescence. Friend me at www.facebook.com/dusten2 Visit my website at www.dusten.cc Last edited by dusten; 10-03-2009 at 03:49 PM..

10-02-2009, 07:50 PM	#2
Dizisit Magic-creating Disney Store CM, and Imagineer at heart...!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Austin, Texas Autopia Posts: 15,374	Re: Wilderness Lodge unofficial website OOOooooo... I love my 'ole blades! Need to get some new ones, though. I wonder if its OK to blade/skate all over WDW?!?! Hmmmmm...?

10-02-2009, 07:51 PM	#3
Dizisit Magic-creating Disney Store CM, and Imagineer at heart...!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Austin, Texas Autopia Posts: 15,374	Re: Wilderness Lodge unofficial website Surely not in the parks , but I wonder?!?!

10-02-2009, 07:53 PM	#4
Dizisit Magic-creating Disney Store CM, and Imagineer at heart...!!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Austin, Texas Autopia Posts: 15,374	Re: Wilderness Lodge unofficial website OOOooooppssss...! I know, I know... "And, don't call me Shirley!"

10-02-2009, 08:27 PM	#5
HauntedGabe Where'd she go??? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hamlet, IL Posts: 17,935	Re: Wilderness Lodge unofficial website I love this site! This picture was priceless. Love the look of the little kid. Swimming Friends Image 10 of 157 < Prev Next > Close or Esc Key

10-02-2009, 09:53 PM	#6
StillDreaming A-Ticket holder Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 23	Re: Wilderness Lodge unofficial website Fantastic! Thanks for sharing! __________________ "I never look back darling, it distracts from the Now."

10-02-2009, 10:07 PM	#7
envypeterpan Fastpass Holder Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Neverland! Posts: 628	Re: Wilderness Lodge unofficial website Great website! Thanks for sharing! __________________ -Brent "It's the time of your life, so live it well" ~ a bug's life I have a Disney book coming out in the first week of March. Stop by www.fromscreentotheme.com for more details!

10-03-2009, 12:46 PM	#9
SnwhtNdwrfs Dancing with the dwarfs! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Being entertained by the voices in my head Posts: 44,275	Re: Wilderness Lodge unofficial website When we stayed here we enjoyed watching the ducks swim in the morning. So cute. __________________ A person who won't read has no advantage over one who can't read. Mark Twain

10-03-2009, 03:46 PM	#10
dusten C-Ticket Holder Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lincoln, IL Posts: 186	Re: Wilderness Lodge unofficial website I researched the roller blading issue extensively before shipping my skates down. There is actually not a lot of information of where you can or cannot skate in WDW. I can tell you that they are not allowed in any of the 4 parks and 2 water parks. In fact, even Heelys (shoes with hidden wheels that pop in/out of the bottom) are not allowed, but I saw a few kids using them in the parks. Florida law also states you cannot skate on any road. So that leaves sidewalks around the resorts. I am guessing you'd get in trouble for skating on the more heavily used paths, but being September when things were really slow I only encountered about 10 people while skating on trails the entire time. Areas like Boardwalk and Downtown/Westside are the only areas I think it would be highly questionable. Although, I did read about somebody skating around Boardwalk with no problems. I think most people on vacation try to exert themselves as little as possible so you can take advantage of the empty sidewalks. Fort Wilderness has extensive paths that bikers, skaters, walkers, share with the golf carts. I encountered more golf carts on the paths at Fort Wilderness than other pedestrians, bikers, skaters, walkers, etc. Ducks in pool... while sitting in the villas hot tub (Hidden Springs) one night, a frog jumped in and floated (got blown around by the jets) for at least 5-10 minutes before I got tired of dodging it and got out. I thought so much for relaxing before bed. __________________ WDW Radio Cruise 2011 Maturity is only a short break in adolescence. Friend me at www.facebook.com/dusten2 Visit my website at www.dusten.cc

10-03-2009, 03:52 PM	#11
DisneyDreamer13 A good friend gets you out of jail, a great friend wakes up next to you! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 6,976km from Cinderella Castle / 408km from Sleeping Beauty Castle Posts: 8,156	Re: Wilderness Lodge unofficial website LOL, i love wildlife but seriously Mr Froggie GET OUT!!!! ewwwwww yuk! __________________ x FIONA x 1989 WDW Offsite1990 WDWOffsite1991Offsite/Contemporary1992 EuroDisney Offsite(schooltrip) 1992 WDW Offsite/GrandFloridian2001 DLP Davy CrocketRanch2008 Offsite villa/Contempoary 2009DLP Hotel Santa Fe 2010Clearwater/get married/POR Sisterhood of the travelling pirate in the pants

10-03-2009, 04:12 PM	#12
grumpy of ohio C-Ticket Holder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 104	Re: Wilderness Lodge unofficial website We just returned from our first stay at the villas, over 10 stays at the regular lodge and what we noticed is the quietness of the villas. We'd come back and whisper to each other while going to our room, like a library and so many comfy nooks to relax with a book and drink, sheer heaven. We found we used the bus more to the MK then the boat, heck of alot closer but going back was always a toss up. The pool there is ideal, hardly any guests, no problem getting a table last week, sure miss the place, hate being home, came back from 95+ to mid 50's and dark and rain. We just watched the videos I took and made us sad, just the only cure is to book another trip, even after 43 trips we still enjoy the magic and like I said, the past 10+ stays have been in Wilderness lodge, not really a choice anymore, once you find the best, so sense fooling with experimenting.

10-03-2009, 10:05 PM	#13
HauntedGabe Where'd she go??? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hamlet, IL Posts: 17,935	Re: Wilderness Lodge unofficial website We had ducks in the pool with us at AK. Turtles at POR. I am guessing they leave less behind than all of the tots in their Swim pull ups.

10-04-2009, 07:44 AM	#14
NC_WDW_Daddy Annual Passholder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Richlands, NC Posts: 3,158	Re: Wilderness Lodge unofficial website We have mallards at our home and yes, they will leave a mess in your pool.

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