Travelers sip coffee beside peaceful waters at this Orlando retreat, planning adventures while surrounded by natural beauty that feels miles from the theme parks.
Located near the Magic Kingdom, Disney's Wilderness Lodge offers a family retreat. Visitors can take motor boats from the marina, enjoy coffee at the cafe, or watch children play at the playground and arcade. Past guests consistently praise this resort experience.
Located in Bay Lake, a neighbourhood in Lake Buena Vista, Disney's Wilderness Lodge is near the airport and on a lake. Mystic Dunes Golf Club and Reunion Resort Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Walt Disney World® Resort and Magic Kingdom® Park. Travelling with kids? Make time for Epcot®, or head to an event or a match at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Looking to get your feet wet? Waterskiing, parasailing and sailing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Lake Buena Vista travel guide
901 Timberline Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
What's nearby
Walt Disney World® Resort
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Magic Kingdom® Park
3 min drive - 1.7 km
Beachcomber Beach
3 min drive - 2.7 km
Disney's Palm Golf Course
4 min drive - 2.7 km
Disney's Magnolia Golf Course
5 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Kissimmee Station
24 min drive
Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway)
31 min drive
Restaurants
Casey's Corner
8 min drive
Main Street Bakery (feat. Starbucks)
8 min drive
Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café
5 min drive
Main Street Confectionery
7 min drive
Whispering Canyon Cafe
7 min walk
About this property
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Upscale family-friendly hotel near Walt Disney World® Resort
Close to Magic Kingdom® Park, Disney's Wilderness Lodge provides a marina, a poolside bar and a coffee shop/cafe. Enjoy the 24-hour health club, as well as activities, such as hiking/biking and motor boating. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and an arcade/games room.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free theme park shuttle and bike hire
Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
Supervised childcare (surcharge), multilingual staff and smoke-free property
Room features
All 727 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Childcare services and free infant beds
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
Valet parking on site (USD 33 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Limited on-site valet and self parking
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 for adults and USD 15 to 30 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Things to do
24-hour health club
Arcade/game room
Bicycle rentals
Children's club
Children's pool
Hiking/biking trails
Motor boating
Outdoor pool
Personal motorised watercraft
Playground
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Children's club (surcharge)
Children's pool
Free theme park shuttle
In-room babysitting
In-room cot
Laundry facilities
Microwave on request
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Playground
Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
Conveniences
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Outdoors
Marina
On a lake
Spa
In-room massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
7 floors
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Microwave on request
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 for adults and USD 15 to 30 for children
Self-parking fee: USD 25 per night
Valet parking fee: USD 33 per night (in/out privileges)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Disney's Wilderness Lodge Lake Buena Vista
Disney's Wilrness Buena Vista
Disney Wilderness Hotel
Disney's Wilderness Lodge Hotel
Disney's Wilderness Lodge Lake Buena Vista
Disney's Wilderness Lodge Hotel Lake Buena Vista
Frequently asked questions
Does Disney's Wilderness Lodge have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Is Disney's Wilderness Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Disney's Wilderness Lodge?
Self-parking is available for USD 25 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 33 per night.
What time is check-in at Disney's Wilderness Lodge?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Disney's Wilderness Lodge?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is Disney's Wilderness Lodge located?
This family-friendly Lake Buena Vista hotel is located near the airport, within 2 mi (3 km) of Walt Disney World® Resort and Magic Kingdom® Park. Walt Disney World Railroad is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.
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Disney's Wilderness Lodge Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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My husband and I spent a super cold couple days at Christmas. Our room was incredible with a beautiful view. The hotel was amazing. Can’t wait to do it again soon.
This place is amazing! You will not be disappointed, we had no trouble taking the boat to Magic Kingdom, buses to all other Disney properties. The pool
Is so fun, we can’t wait to go back! You’ll be very happy with this trip!
We loved the Willdreness lodge primarily because it is a very comfortable place to stay at. The lobby is always airy and it never feels overcrowdes as it does in some other resorts. The boat ride to Magic Kingdom is amazing:) The downside is that the pool for kids is kind of small and there is not much food wise. The only place you can eat at without a reservation has a very tiny menue. So, there is not much to choose from. The staff in the Roaring fork is super nice. The staff at the front desk is less nice and less efficient. The laundry on our side of the hotel was pretty poorly maintained so I wanted to use the one on the other side of the Hotel but nobody at the front desk told me my key does not open it. This caused several trips up and down the hotel until we figured out they need to give us a separate key. All if thia could have been avoided uf only the front desk staff gave the right information once I notified them of the mulfunction at our laundry room. Anyhow, this is not a reason to avoid this Hotel. The beds are super comfy and the doors and rooma have good sound isolation. Having a balcony was a real plus. We would come again.
Had a great time - hotel lived up to the Disney experience. High level of service especially at check-in and check-out, comfortable rooms, and easy access to the parks and Disney Springs. Definitely recco.
I enjoyed the Wilderness Lodge very much. The lobby is beautiful, you feel like you’re in a massive log cabin. The room isn’t fancy (especially the bathroom), but clean, comfortable and practical. Nice tv. The location was excellent. You can take a boat to the magic kingdom. Or a bus to any of the other parks (or the Contemporary where you can get the monorail). We tried the Roaring Fork (for a quick serve type lunch and muffins for breakfast and snacks) and Geyser Point for a lite dinner. Both were good. Only complaint was I would have loved a little ice cream shop.
Excellent property with easy access to theme parks — boat ride to Magic Kingdom was especially convenient.
With the reduced pandemic housekeeping services, having no room cleaning services for most part of my 5 night trip was bizarre, especially given the price point.
Highly recommended.
This was a last minute booking. We were already in Disney and wanted to stay an extra night. This property is beautiful. We ended up on the concierge floor even tho they don’t offer that anymore. Which in its self was an upgrade in my mind. The room was beautiful and clean. Looked like they just built it. We had a view of the castle and got to see the fire works at night. It was amazing!
The place was wonderful. The attention to detail was magical. The room was comfortable and the staff was friendly. The amenities were great. The lobby is gorgeous.
The property was lovely and the lobby was fabulous. Rooms were very nice !
The only disappointment was we couldn't eat at the restaurant for breakfast. We walked up about 8 am and were turned away since we had no 'reservation'. There were lots of empty tables. I never had to make a reservation at a hotel where I was staying before. Call me old fashioned but that's not good hospitality. I'm not a millenial or on my phone 24/7. I choose not to be. The changes in making people use phones all day is not a good one. I get the 'no contact' reason but turning people away when they've spent $450 a night to stay there is absurd.
Wilderness is my favorite hotel. Rooms recently renovated and are beautiful as always.Disney staff always friendly and go above and beyond. Very happy to get this rate through Expedia.
Has a nice lodge feel even though it kind of looks fake. Would have liked to see better food offerings. Be prepared to use your smart phone for everything including food orders. Check in and buying anything was a slow process.