Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Our first time staying at Boulder Ridge in a 1 BR villa and it was great. Stayed at copper creek 2BR a few years ago and both are comparable. Both renovated and smartly laid out. Kid was happy in their murphy bed in the living space and we enjoyed our privacy. Bathroom huge with shower and bath options and adjoining doors. The DVC was straight downstairs and quiet and lovely. The main pool is a short walk away with activities and lifeguards. Fun for kids and they have movie nights and nightly s’mores ($ for s’more package but free for marshmallows on a stick) for free. Easy to access the Geyser Point restaurant (we got tAke out) and the refill station there. Easy to go to parks with bus or boat but the magic kingdom boat doesn’t start until half an hour before park open and buses seem to have a later start than we would like as well to MK. Maybe that’s deliberate on disneys part?? We had a fire alarm one night and couldn’t go back to our rooms for a very long time. Karen manager was super great and redirected us to the Territory Lounge (highly recommend) for comp food which was nice. This was a one off so I wouldn’t let that detract you from staying here. We love this complex for the Banff-like feels and easy access to parks. I took a DVC tour or Polynesian villas and those were bright and new. Different feel from the lodge feel here. I like the available shade at wilderness pools. The food is mostly Pacific Northwest type (hot sandwiches, burgers, sausages, salads). Love that you can see the Ogo Pogo light up and the MK fireworks from the waters edge near the Geyser Point nightly. Would stay here again but I like to try new things and we have stayed at wilderness lodge resort multiple times now!

Boulder Ridge makes you Feel like you are not even at Disney or even Florida. Feels like the Northwest with all the pine trees. Room was clean and quiet. We had a one bedroom villa that had two separate sinks, a soak tub, shower, and toilet. Staff was friendly and me me at the door for check in. Boats to Magic Kingdom were nice.

The Carolwood Pacific Railway Room is a hidden gem at the Wilderness Lodge. Located in the DVC Boulder Ridge Villas, the Railway Room is a wing off the lobby. The Railway Room is a cozy hideaway for those who need a break from the Disney park mania. The large reading room has tables and chairs as well as comfortable rocking chairs in front of a stone fireplace. Photos, train models and other memorabilia fill the room. Large windows look out to the surrounding woods. We were lucky to catch the second half of the Wonders of the Lodge Art & Architecture Tour (free daily tour) given by Alan, a Cast Member who has lived and breathed Disney his entire life. With his knowledge of all things Disney and his own personal life stories, Alan brought to life the black and white photos and memorabilia displayed in the Railway Room. Thank you Alan :o) We noticed that many hotel guests visit this room. It's a shame that Disney does the tour only in the morning when most guests are at the parks.

The Carolwood Pacific Railway Room is a hidden gem at the Wilderness Lodge. Located in the DVC Boulder Ridge Villas, the Railway Room is a wing off the lobby. The Railway Room is a cozy hideaway for those who need a break from the Disney park mania. The large reading room has tables and chairs as well as comfortable rocking chairs in front of a stone fireplace. Photos, train models and other memorabilia fill the room. Large windows look out to the surrounding woods. We were lucky to catch the second half of the Wonders of the Lodge Art & Architecture Tour (free daily tour) given by Alan, a Cast Member who has lived and breathed Disney his entire life. With his knowledge of all things Disney and his own personal life stories, Alan brought to life the black and white photos and memorabilia displayed in the Railway Room. Thank you Alan :o)

We don't go to Disney very often (e.g. once a decade) so when we go we want to experience it as best as possible. Staying on property has it's perks, in particular the early opening and the transportation. Wilderness Lodge is expensive, yes, but it's much less for the large multi-room accommodations at Boulder Ridge compared to the other Deluxe level hotels. The rooms were very comfortable, clean and well laid out. Having the kitchen space was nice too considering the youngest kids normally want very simple meals like easy mac or similar which require the microwave and not a huge restaurant bill. I definitely recommend if you have a larger group and want to all be in one room.

Some front desk are rude unprofessional resort is beautiful restaurant very nice good food Spanish room directors came to my room asking me if I was ok as I left resort I was being followed this was unacceptable rude staff unprofessional