Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is home to some serious hidden gems!
Dopey!
From its gorgeous, rustic theming to relaxing boat transportation directly to Magic Kingdom, there’s TONS to love about Wilderness Lodge. In fact, this hotel has so many incredible features that some of our favorite details still fly under the radar!
Let’s talk about three things at Wilderness Lodge that lots of people don’t know about…but definitely should!
Meet Rare Characters at Story Book Dining at Artist Point
There’s no shortage of great dining at Wilderness Lodge, including Story Book Dining at Artist Point! The restaurant features a prix fixe meal and a gorgeous atmosphere themed after Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Storybook Dining at Artist Point
We’ve been seriously impressed with the meals we’ve had here in the past, both in terms of taste and presentation.
Desserts!
As if the stellar food and magical atmosphere weren’t enough, it’s also a character meal! As you might have guessed, given the theme, Snow White makes appearances throughout the evening. And, while Snow White herself tends to pop up at several other places around Disney World, she’s also joined by some of her much harder-to-find friends!
Snow White at Storybook Dining
Both Dopey and Grumpy stop by throughout the meal as well, along with Snow White herself. Plus, The Evil Queen is available for a unique photo opportunity…if you dare! That means you can meet THREE rare characters — Dopey, Grumpy, and The Evil Queen — plus the popular princess Snow White for good measure!
Evil Queen at Storybook Dining at Artist Point
If you’re a Disney character enthusiast, that’s too good an opportunity to pass up! Make sure you snag an Advance Dining Reservation if Storybook Dining at Artist Point is on your must-do list.
Waterfront View of Nighttime Entertainment from Geyser Point Bar & Grill
Speaking of fabulous dining options, Geyser Point Bar & Grill offers hearty appetizers, full entrees, and an incredible cocktail menu with unique drinks, all in a relaxing, open-air setting!
Geyser Point Food
During the day, you can enjoy the chill waterfront atmosphere. But at night, the Geyser Point ambiance gets even better! You may be able to spot some views of the Magic Kingdom fireworks, depending on where you’re sitting. Plus, you can get a great view of the Electrical Water Pageant as it floats by each night!
Electrical Water Pageant
Geyser Point offers both table service dining and plenty of bar seating, so you can take advantage of the views whether you’re in the mood for a full meal or just a nightcap!
Fire Rock Geyser Eruptions
The theming of Wilderness Lodge is inspired by America’s National Parks and their classic lodges. You’ll find tons of gorgeous details around the hotel that speak to the theme, like a massive gathering fireplace, hand-carved totem poles, and even a “hot spring” right next to the lobby.
Wilderness Lodge Lobby
Water features play a pretty significant role in the hotel’s theming, and one of the absolute coolest of those is Fire Rock Geyser. Inspired by Yellowstone National Park’s Old Faithful, Fire Rock Geyser “erupts” every hour on the hour throughout the day, sending water 120 feet into the air!
Fire Rock Geyser
We could spend all day taking in all of the beautiful, rustic details around Wilderness Lodge, but our exploration wouldn’t be complete without catching an eruption from Fire Rock Geyser!
Disney World is full of hidden details and under-the-radar gems, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog to make sure you don’t miss out on any must-dos when planning your next vacation!
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