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Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is home to some serious hidden gems!
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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!
We’re sharing our top tips to help take your stay at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge from great to INCREDIBLE!
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Did you know you can experience the rustic beauty of the Pacific Northwest, just a few minutes away from Magic Kingdom? Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is a gorgeous Deluxe Resort in Disney World, inspired by the classic lodges of America’s National Parks. Between the hotel’s theming and its proximity to Magic Kingdom, it’s one of our top choices when we want a relaxing hotel that’s still super close to the action of the parks! There’s already a lot to love about this hotel, and we’ve got some expert tips to help make your stay at Wilderness Lodge the best time EVER!
There’s NO WAY that a smart traveler like you is gonna pass up on learning ALL the best-kept secrets you need to know about Disney World Hotels. So THAT’S why we’ve created this ULTIMATE list of Disney’s AWESOME hotel details that most people have never heard about!
The Lobby at Wilderness Lodge
We’ve never been one to gatekeep all the amazing secrets and tricks that go into a Disney World resort stay — and we sure aren’t going to start now! (Not when you’ve got an upcoming trip you need to plan ahead for! That would just be MEAN of us.)
You’ve probably heard of hidden Mickeys before, but did you know there are hidden bars, secret ceremonies, and special magical extras at many of the Disney resorts? We’re talking about super-secret, totally under wraps happenings you’ll have to see to believe!
What’s…happening here?
And not to worry — they aren’t just for the guests staying there; everyone’s invited to join in the fun! Here’s our list of the Nine Disney resort experiences you didn’t even know existed — until now!
Welcome guest author Kevin Carpenter who brings us the back-story of the Wilderness Lodge Resort’s Artist Point. Kevin works in professional soccer and has contributed to Celebrations Magazine and ESPN Cleveland. You can follow him on twitter at @kejcarpenter. Thanks, Kevin, for taking us back in time…
Artist Point at Wilderness Lodge remains one of the most popular destinations for a fine dining experience on Disney property. Whether it is the restaurant’s ambience or famous berry cobbler, guests have flocked to Artist Point since its opening.
Yet few know Disney’s “official” backstory for the resort’s flagship dining establishment. The stories that WDW creates around its restaurants, hotels, and attractions help establish the extraordinary attention to detail that is the foundation of these well-known areas of Disney World.
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
During Wilderness Lodge’s first few years, all guests would receive a copy of the Silver Creek Star newspaper upon check-in. While this newspaper included information on the resort and various guest amenities, a closer read reveals its true treasure: the Disney-created mythology behind the Wilderness Lodge and, for our purposes, Artist Point.
Wilderness Lodge and Artist Point both officially opened in 1994, but that is not how the Silver Creek Star remembers it…
The Silver Creek Star
Filled with inspiration by the stories of Lewis and Clark, Colonel Ezekiel Moreland set out for the American West in 1822. On his travels, the Colonel made a discovery that would change his life forever: Silver Creek Springs. His prize, a valley full of unrivaled natural splendor, would eventually house the Wilderness Lodge.
The Colonel quickly sent for his daughter to join him at the new settlement. Genevieve Moreland, known to her friends as Jenny, worked back east as an art curator before receiving her father’s summons into the wilderness. Prior to her departure, though, Jenny met Frederich Alonzo Gustaf, the man for whom Artist Point would one day be named. A young Austrian artist, Gustaf dreamed of capturing the majesty of America’s West on his canvas and so joined [Read more…]
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