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DISNEY WILDERNESS LODGE
Tall timber and the grandeur of Rocky Mountain national
park geyser country are the inspiration for Disney's
Wilderness Lodge.
A sun-drenched atrium dominated by 60-foot lodgepole
pine timbers and a massive stone fireplace helps
recapture the romance of rustic, century-old architecture
with a contemporary flair, bringing the wilderness world of
nearly 100 years ago 2,000 miles to Florida lakes and
forest lands.
One of Disney's "deluxe" category resorts, the lodge is
hidden away on the shores of Bay Lake surrounded by
towering pine, cypress and oak forests. The 727-room
hideaway is accessible by boat across Seven Seas
Lagoon to Magic Kingdom and by bus to all Walt Disney
World theme parks, hotels and attractions.
Warm tones of brown, green and beige create a cozy,
woodland feeling in the guestrooms. An old-fashioned
patchwork quilt, artwork depicting the mystery of the Old
West and a light-wood armoire etched with mountain
scenes adorn the rooms. Most rooms include a balcony
with views of waterfalls, "geysers," courtyards, Bay Lake
or the surrounding woods.
The resort features a volcanic meadow with bubbling
color pools, babbling brooks and geysers spewing misty
streams up to 100 feet into the air beside the swimming
pool and white sand beaches.
Though conditions during the two-year construction
project didn't match the harsh, subzero climate when Old
Faithful Inn was created by craftsmen more than 90 years
ago, forging Wilderness Lodge out of the Florida
landscape was no small feat. Tons of granite flagstones
and hundreds of giant lodgepole pines from the West
were brought in to re-create the authentic atmosphere of
America's national park lodges.
A soaring, log-framed main lobby is the centerpiece of the
complex. Massive six-story-high bundled log columns help
support roof dormers that bathe the multicolored wood
and stone floor below in natural light. Four massive
chandeliers with torch-cut scenes of Indians and buffalo,
topped with glowing teepees, grace the lobby. Two
55-foot-tall handcarved totem poles -- the "eagle" and
"raven" -- were inspired by Northwest Indians.
A majestic, 82-foot-tall, three-sided stone fireplace
re-creates a 2-billion-year geological record of the earth
with fossilized remains of prehistoric animal and plant life.
Colorful rock strata layers are re-created in the
proportions they occur in the Grand Canyon.
The culture and beauty of the West is showcased in the
artwork at the lodge. The oldest culture to be honored in
the hotel is the Native American, with artifacts from tribes
such as the Cheyenne, the Crow, the Sioux and the
Blackfoot. The era of exploration is represented by maps
from the great Western survey teams plus sketches and
watercolors from artists such as Karl Bodmer and George
Catlin.
Guests are invited to explore porches, the Continental
Divide lobby bar, the library and other intimate spaces
that are tucked away within the lobby and six-story guest
wings which surround a themed water recreation area.
A bubbling hot spring in the main lobby expands into a
geothermal area outside the building. The water flows
under a picturesque window wall to become Silver Creek
in the upper courtyard. The quiet, contemplative creek
widens and is transformed into a roaring waterfall which
plummets 15 feet past Overlook Point, another traditional
National Park icon, and widens again in the swimming
area.
A kiddie pool and hot and cold spas complete the
swimming area which then flows toward Bay Lake. The
excitement is capped off by steaming color pools and an
Old Faithful-style geyser that erupts at regular intervals.
The serene setting of Disney's Wilderness Lodge is
complemented by unequaled epicurean experiences like
Artist Point, a fine-dining restaurant featuring traditional
Northwestern specialties such as cedar-planked salmon,
pan-roasted scallops and grilled beef tenderloin. The
eatery is adorned with grandiose murals celebrating
landscapes of the great Northwest.
The nearby Territory Lounge pays homage to the
trappers, explorers and survey parties who led the
country's move westward. Roaring Fork Snacks offers
grilled sandwiches in a cafeteria-style setting.
Wood-roasted, smoked, grilled and barbecued cuisine
can be found at Whispering Canyon Cafe -- a
family-style, all-you-can-eat restaurant with an American
West motif.
The artistic wilderness theme is also captured at Cub's
Den, the lodge's kids recreation and dining club;
Wilderness Lodge Mercantile retail shop; Buttons & Bells
arcade; and the Trout Pass poolside bar.
Rates begin at $215, based on season. For reservations,
contact 407/W-DISNEY, a travel agent, or at
www.disneyworld.com.
Tall timber and the grandeur of Rocky Mountain national
park geyser country are the inspiration for Disney's
Wilderness Lodge.
A sun-drenched atrium dominated by 60-foot lodgepole
pine timbers and a massive stone fireplace helps
recapture the romance of rustic, century-old architecture
with a contemporary flair, bringing the wilderness world of
nearly 100 years ago 2,000 miles to Florida lakes and
forest lands.
One of Disney's "deluxe" category resorts, the lodge is
hidden away on the shores of Bay Lake surrounded by
towering pine, cypress and oak forests. The 727-room
hideaway is accessible by boat across Seven Seas
Lagoon to Magic Kingdom and by bus to all Walt Disney
World theme parks, hotels and attractions.
Warm tones of brown, green and beige create a cozy,
woodland feeling in the guestrooms. An old-fashioned
patchwork quilt, artwork depicting the mystery of the Old
West and a light-wood armoire etched with mountain
scenes adorn the rooms. Most rooms include a balcony
with views of waterfalls, "geysers," courtyards, Bay Lake
or the surrounding woods.
The resort features a volcanic meadow with bubbling
color pools, babbling brooks and geysers spewing misty
streams up to 100 feet into the air beside the swimming
pool and white sand beaches.
Though conditions during the two-year construction
project didn't match the harsh, subzero climate when Old
Faithful Inn was created by craftsmen more than 90 years
ago, forging Wilderness Lodge out of the Florida
landscape was no small feat. Tons of granite flagstones
and hundreds of giant lodgepole pines from the West
were brought in to re-create the authentic atmosphere of
America's national park lodges.
A soaring, log-framed main lobby is the centerpiece of the
complex. Massive six-story-high bundled log columns help
support roof dormers that bathe the multicolored wood
and stone floor below in natural light. Four massive
chandeliers with torch-cut scenes of Indians and buffalo,
topped with glowing teepees, grace the lobby. Two
55-foot-tall handcarved totem poles -- the "eagle" and
"raven" -- were inspired by Northwest Indians.
A majestic, 82-foot-tall, three-sided stone fireplace
re-creates a 2-billion-year geological record of the earth
with fossilized remains of prehistoric animal and plant life.
Colorful rock strata layers are re-created in the
proportions they occur in the Grand Canyon.
The culture and beauty of the West is showcased in the
artwork at the lodge. The oldest culture to be honored in
the hotel is the Native American, with artifacts from tribes
such as the Cheyenne, the Crow, the Sioux and the
Blackfoot. The era of exploration is represented by maps
from the great Western survey teams plus sketches and
watercolors from artists such as Karl Bodmer and George
Catlin.
Guests are invited to explore porches, the Continental
Divide lobby bar, the library and other intimate spaces
that are tucked away within the lobby and six-story guest
wings which surround a themed water recreation area.
A bubbling hot spring in the main lobby expands into a
geothermal area outside the building. The water flows
under a picturesque window wall to become Silver Creek
in the upper courtyard. The quiet, contemplative creek
widens and is transformed into a roaring waterfall which
plummets 15 feet past Overlook Point, another traditional
National Park icon, and widens again in the swimming
area.
A kiddie pool and hot and cold spas complete the
swimming area which then flows toward Bay Lake. The
excitement is capped off by steaming color pools and an
Old Faithful-style geyser that erupts at regular intervals.
The serene setting of Disney's Wilderness Lodge is
complemented by unequaled epicurean experiences like
Artist Point, a fine-dining restaurant featuring traditional
Northwestern specialties such as cedar-planked salmon,
pan-roasted scallops and grilled beef tenderloin. The
eatery is adorned with grandiose murals celebrating
landscapes of the great Northwest.
The nearby Territory Lounge pays homage to the
trappers, explorers and survey parties who led the
country's move westward. Roaring Fork Snacks offers
grilled sandwiches in a cafeteria-style setting.
Wood-roasted, smoked, grilled and barbecued cuisine
can be found at Whispering Canyon Cafe -- a
family-style, all-you-can-eat restaurant with an American
West motif.
The artistic wilderness theme is also captured at Cub's
Den, the lodge's kids recreation and dining club;
Wilderness Lodge Mercantile retail shop; Buttons & Bells
arcade; and the Trout Pass poolside bar.
Rates begin at $215, based on season. For reservations,
contact 407/W-DISNEY, a travel agent, or at
www.disneyworld.com.
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