Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Best For
Magic Kingdom trips on a slightly smaller deluxe budget
Couples who want a cozy, quieter resort
Holiday trips, when the lobby feels especially festive
Location Highlights
Boat to Magic Kingdom, about 10 to 15 minutes
Boat to Fort Wilderness for horseback riding and other activities
Buses to EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs
Photos courtesy of the hotel.
Rates & Booking Options
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
A cozy national park-style lodge with a boat to Magic Kingdom, often priced below the monorail hotels.
You want a deluxe Magic Kingdom-area stay with real character and a softer price.
You want monorail access or need a room that sleeps five.
Wilderness Lodge is modeled on the great national park lodges out West, with a soaring timber lobby, a huge stone fireplace and a pool fed by a man-made hot spring. It is one of the most atmospheric resorts Disney has, and it is especially nice around the holidays.
It is a strong value play for Magic Kingdom trips because rates usually come in under the monorail resorts. The trade-off is transportation: you rely on the boat to Magic Kingdom and buses everywhere else, and there is no monorail. The resort also has exterior work wrapping up in late 2026, and construction on the new Disney Lakeshore Lodge is nearby.
Key Amenities & Experiences
Boat service across Bay Lake to Magic Kingdom
Fire Rock Geyser, which erupts on the hour
Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White
Lakeside fire pit and Geyser Point bar
Copper Creek Villas and Cabins (Disney Vacation Club)
Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours as a Disney Deluxe resort
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Room upgrades (based on availability)
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Early check-in or late check-out
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Daily breakfast for two
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A welcome amenity on arrival
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