Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is truly a work of art. Located in the Magic Kingdom resort area of Walt Disney World, this beautiful resort is inspired by the Pacific Northwest and features rustic decor and natural elements. The lodge is meant to make you feel like you’re in a majestic mountain lodge with wooden beams and large stone fireplaces. The aesthetic is absolutely breathtaking and instantly makes you feel cozy and relaxed.
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- Our Deluxe Studio Walk-In Shower Villa at Disney’s Copper Creek
- Dining Options at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Transportation at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Activities at Copper Creek at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Various Accommodations at Copper Creek
- View Types at Copper Creek
- FAQ’s about Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Copper Creek is one of the Disney Vacation Club resorts located on Walt Disney World property. Boulder Ridge Villas are also located at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, but that’s for another day and another post.
The question I see asked a lot is, “Is Disney’s Wilderness Lodge different from Copper Creek at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge?” And the answer is yes! Copper Creek has its own wing within Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. When you walk into the entrance of the Lobby from the front, this Disney Vacation Club resort is located on the right-hand side of the lodge. Villas are slightly different than if you booked a regular hotel room on the ‘Lodge’ side. Villas offer a little more square footage, contain a living area, and a kitchenette, while a hotel room usually has two queen beds.
Our Deluxe Studio Walk-In Shower Villa at Disney’s Copper Creek
I was able to book a Deluxe Studio with Walk-In Shower Villa for one night about 2 months out from our spring break vacation. We had visited Disney’s Wilderness Lodge frequently for dining but had never had the opportunity to stay here. So when availability showed up during my solo/couples-only Disney vacation, I jumped on the opportunity. I had to scope the place out before taking my kids here, right? Haha! And I was not disappointed.
Walking into my room 7112, located on the 7th floor, I was immediately greeted by fresh white colors and woods of different colors and lots of natural light brought in from the balcony, which was so welcoming.
On your left hand side, is a massive full-length mirror and opposite that a closet with lots of hangers, an ironing board, and extra blankets. However, no vacuum or broom to be found, like you can see in my Disney’s Riviera Resort Room Tour. Generally, you’re given one of these items so that you’re able to clean up in your room, since daily housekeeping is not given for DVC rooms. Luckily, we didn’t have kids with us on this trip, so it wasn’t necessary, but I’m sure housekeeping wouldn’t mind dropping off a broom and dustpan for you if you called.
Kitchenette at Copper Creek at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
The kitchenette has a very narrow, yet deep storage ‘spice’ rack type of shelf where you can hold pantry essentials like peanut butter, jelly, sauces, syrups, boxes of cereal, etc. While kitchenettes don’t offer a full kitchen like that of a Disney’s Riviera Resort 1-Bedroom Villa, they try to set you up as much as possible. They offer a mini-fridge (NOT a beverage cooler like you can find at Disney’s All-Star Music or Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort), a toaster, and a microwave. So while you’re not able to make full-course dinners in this type of kitchen, you are able to prepare easier, faster meals, like sandwiches, toasted bagels, instant oatmeal, etc.
You are also given a full size 12-cup coffee maker with a cone filter. I highly suggest to bring your own coffee and coffee filters from home (or have it delivered with a grocery service). While Disney has certainly upgraded their coffee offerings from the disgusting Nescafe (or Nes-crap as Disney fans called it lol), having the coffee comforts from home is just plain nice.
Bedroom and Living Area
The bedroom and living space in our Deluxe Studio Walk-In Shower Villa provides plenty of room to move around and is a stylish retreat after a day of partaking in the Monorail Bar Crawl. The queen-size bed was extremely comfortable (so comfortable in fact, that I slept through my 7am alarm to try for the virtual queue for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind…oops!). There was ample amount of outlets and USB ports around this area to be able to charge all of our electronic devices, which is great, compared to Animal Kingdom Lodge.
The lighting in the living room and bedroom area was fantastic! I hate being in rooms where the lighting makes the environment just drab and dark. The couch folds out into a queen-size sleeper sofa for those with larger parties. Generally, sheets are already made on the sleeper sofa, so you would just need to grab that extra blanket and pillows from the hallways closet.
The coffee table was very, very cool. This table not only acts as a tv tray that you can bring up towards you if you’re sitting on the couch, but it can hold storage as well! You can see the video of me pulling the tabletop up on my Disney’s Copper Creek Deluxe Studio Villa Tour. I think that is such a great touch, especially if you have an occupancy of four. Two people can eat or work on the couch, and two others can eat at the smaller table with two chairs.
Dining Table & Dresser
Speaking of which, against the wall opposite the bed, is a small table that has two cushioned chairs with a very easily accessible outlet to charge your electronics. Thank you Disney’s Wilderness Lodge! I’ve found that most of the outlets in the older DVC resorts are hidden so it’s more aesthetically pleasing, however, having it out in the open, is so much more helpful than us having to go on the hunt for them.
Next to the dining table and mirror, is a very awesome and unique dresser. You can’t really tell in my photo, but you can see it in my room tour, that all of the drawer pulls are different! This really adds to the uniqueness of the room without making it look tacky. Above the dresser, you have two more exposed outlets and a large flat-screen tv.
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Bathroom at Disney’s Copper Creek
This bathroom is completely modern and gorgeous with wooden touches and black fixtures. There is ample storage near the vanity area and sink. By the way, there are two doors for this restroom. One, is a very large heavy door with a mirror on it, to completely shut off the bathroom from the rest of the villa. The other sliding door is located inside the wall of the toilet area. I love the option of privacy for both areas of the bathroom!
The walk-in shower and toilet area is roomy with plenty of towels and pegs to hold robes or bath towels. The frosted shower glass windows help to leave you not too exposed, which is a great touch lol. I really like that they are getting rid of the dingy bath curtains that some resorts have. Also to note, while this is considered a “walk-in shower” there is still a very small ledge. It’s about 6 inches tall that you need to step over in order to get into the shower.
There is also no tub in this type of villa. If you’re needing a tub, you’ll want to book a Deluxe Studio, not a Deluxe Studio Walk-In Shower villa. But if you happen to get this and you have children, no worries! There’s a handheld shower attachment in addition to a rain shower head, that you can use for smaller children. In fact, my kids at very young ages (around 1.5 years old) began taking showers just due to room types that we’ve had in the past that had no tubs. This could be a great opportunity to introduce your children to the usefulness of a shower.
The Balcony in our Deluxe Studio Walk-in Shower Villa
I’ll admit, I was not a massive fan of our balcony. You can see the whole patio and view it on my Copper Creek Villa Tour. The walls on both sides of the balcony were private from the other villas, which I did like. However, the front wall of the balcony was so high, your only view when sitting down is of the wall!
You have to stand to see anything, and actually, our view was pretty nice once you stood up. You’re able to see the Boulder Ridge Cove pool and you can see (and slightly hear) the Disney Buses that take you to the theme parks. It’s potentially a very gorgeous forest view, but unfortunately, you’ll have to enjoy it standing up.
Overall Thoughts on our Deluxe Studio Villa at Disney’s Copper Creek
I absolutely LOVED our Deluxe Studio Villa! The location of our room couldn’t have been more perfect! It was right off the elevators and close to the lobby. Our villa was clean and well-equipped with present-day luxuries. The bed was ridiculously comfortable and the aesthetics of the room were stunning and well-thought out.
My only gripe would be the balcony. I understand the height when you have small children, but why not make it plexiglass so we can see out? Our view was marvelous and I would have loved to have some coffee on my balcony in the morning. But that did not turn me away from the fact that I absolutely NEED to bring my children here on our next Walt Disney World vacation.
Want information on where to eat and what to do at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge? Then keep on reading!
Dining Options at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge which houses both Copper Creek and Boulder Ridge, offers a variety of dining options from quick service to table service. Here are the dining options available:
Quick Service
- Territory Lounge – This is a rustic and cozy, lodge-like lounge located inside the lobby area and serves specialty cocktails like a S’mores Old Fashioned and small plates such as a Baked Potato Flatbread and Loaded Mac & Cheese, They are open daily from 4:00 pm- 10:00 pm nightly.
- Roaring Fork – Here is where you can grab quick service breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily from 7:00 am – 11:00 pm. They serve everything from Mickey-shaped Waffles, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Wilderness Salad, and Meatloaf. There’s also a variety of dessert options including, Blueberry Crumb Pie and Campfire Cupcakes.
- Geyser Point Bar & Grill – A beautiful, open-air restaurant located on the shores of Bay Lake, serves up delicious cocktails such as a Huckleberry Punch and Black Cherry Mules. Food options include a Bison Cheeseburger, Chicken Wings, and so much more! When we were there, we ordered two specials: A Spicy Chicken Sandwich and a Brisket Sandwich. Geyser Point Bar is open for sit-down service or to-go service and is open daily from 11:00 am – 11:00 pm.
Table Service
- Whispering Canyon Cafe – This fun and lively table service restaurant is located just inside the main building of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. It’s located just across the way from the check-in desk. Whispering Canyon Cafe is a place that the entire family can enjoy with family-friendly shenanigans and the ultimate BBQ food at lunch and dinner. For breakfast, they offer an, “All-You-Care-To-Enjoy-Skillet” for $26.00 for adults which includes house-made Buttermilk-Cheddar Biscuits with Sausage Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, Country Potatoes, Bacon, Pork Sausage Links, and Mickey-shaped Waffles. Or if you’re not that hungry, you can order entrees from Frittatas to Omelette’s and Beneditct’s. The cast members here are very much engaged in fun (and sometimes, mischievous!) antics, so make sure you ask for ketchup! You’ll thank me later. Advance Reservations are recommended to eat at Whispering Canyon Cafe. Breakfast is served from 7:30 am – 11:25 am, Lunch from 11:30 am – 2:00 pm, and Dinner from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm.
- Story Book Dining at Artist Point – Artist Point is Disney’s Wilderness Lodge character table service location where you can meet characters from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, including the evil queen. The price for this dining experience is $65 per adult and $39 per child where you are served individual plated entrées and shared starters and desserts. They offer a variety of Snow White-inspired dishes such as the “Wicked Shrimp Cocktail”, “The Cottage Beef Stroganoff”, and a “Poison Apple”. The food and experience is fit for a princess, prince. or villain! This restaurant is open daily from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm daily and is located just off of the lobby area of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended for this Character meal.
Transportation at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge provides a variety of ways to get around the Walt Disney World Resort to make it easy and efficient for guests. Here are some transportation options.
Bus Transportation
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge offers complimentary bus transportation to all four theme parks as well as providing transportation to Disney Springs. The bus rides are efficient and can hold a lot of guests at one time, which makes this transportation option a great way to get around Disney World. The bus station at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is located just outside of the lobby area and there are signs showing you the way to the covered bus stop.
This complimentary bus service begins running 45 minutes prior to theme park opening and runs one hour after theme park closing. Travel times may vary depending on the time of day, but here’s a general idea of how long it can take to arrive at various destinations via the busses:
- From the Wilderness Lodge to Magic Kingdom – 7 minutes
- From the Wilderness Lodge to Epcot – 15 minutes to 20 minutes
- From the Wilderness Lodge to Disney’s Hollywood Studios – 15 to 20 minutes
- From the Wilderness Lodge to Animal Kingdom Park – 15 to 20 minutes
- From the Wilderness Lodge to Disney Springs – 20 minutes
Watercraft Transportation at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Want to take a scenic route to the Magic Kingdom? Take a relaxing, scenic boat ride on the beautiful waters of Bay Lake! You’ll even get to see the magnificent Bay Lake Tower at Contemporary Resort on your ride over. The dock is located just outside of the lobby of the resort. Just follow the signage to get to the dock. The short boat ride is only about 10-15 minutes long and will take you directly to the Magic Kingdom entrance. Your drop-off is right next to the security, so it’s the closest you could get!
If you’re wanting to visit Magic Kingdom, make sure you get in the line marked with a Red Flag. This indicates that red-flagged boats are going to the Magic Kingdom and back to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. If you’re wanting to check out Disney’s Fort Wilderness, you would get in the line marked with a Blue Flag. Don’t worry, signage is placed where it’s easy to read and understand, and of course, you can always ask a cast member if you’re needing further help. Boat service runs daily and typically starts launching 30 minutes prior to Magic Kingdom opening, with departures every 20 to 30 minutes. This service typically ends about 1-2 hours after Magic Kingdom closes.
Minnie Van and Ride Share Transportation
If you’re interested in a faster mode of transportation, you should check out my post on Disney’s Riviera Resort . There, I talk about these other types of transportation that you could use within the Walt Disney World resort.
Activities at Copper Creek at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Pool Time at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
There are two pools for any guests use who are staying at the Wilderness Lodge, Copper Creek, or Boulder Ridge. The first pool is the Copper Creek Springs Pool, which is the main pool you can see off of the viewing area of the lobby. This pool features a 67-foot water slide, a hot tub, and a kid’s water park area to play in. This is probably the more popular of the two pools. Per a cast member, the ‘quieter’ pool, is the Boulder Ridge Cove Pool, located near the Boulder Ridge Villas of this deluxe resort. Here you will find a whirlpool spa along with another water park play area. Pool hours are from 8:00 am – 11:00 pm, but hours of operation may change due to weather.
Fitness Center
If walking the parks isn’t enough of a workout for you, head over to the Sturdy Branches Health Club. This is a complimentary amenity to those staying at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and is open 24 hours a day. There you can find a variety of workout equipment like free weights, elliptical machines, exercise balls, and treadmills. You can find the fitness center near the Copper Creek Springs Pool, on the Boulder Ridge Villa section side.
Running Trails
Want to get out into the great outdoors? Head over to Disney’s Fort Wilderness, one of the other Disney resorts located close by, and take a 3.1-mile scenic jog through the backcountry in the Magic Kingdom area.
Fishing and Boat Rentals
Ever wanted to fish but didn’t know how or where to start? Or maybe you’re an expert fisherman who needs a little break away from the crowds of the theme parks. Take a 2-hour or 4-hour guided fishing excursion with an experienced guide! Your guide will provide you with all of the equipment you’d need to catch some Bass (catch and release only). Prices start at $270 for a 2-hour guided excursion for up to 5 guests. There is also dockside fishing available at Disney’s Fort Wilderness campground for $7 for ages 4-12. For ages 13 and up it is $19 for 30 minutes of pond fishing.
Boat rentals are available at the Marina near the main pool at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. You can rent a Sea Raycer, which is a 2 person boat or if you’re looking for something larger, you can rent a Pontoon boat which can hold up to 10 guests. Rental rates start at $45 per half hour, and you need to be 18 years old to pilot watercraft. Reservations are not required and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Laundry Facilities at Copper Creek
Disney Vacation Club Members staying at either Copper Creek or Boulder Ridge Villas can use the washers and dryers at no additional charge. One of the laundry facilities is located just past Roaring Fork of the main building, and the other facility is located on the ground floor of the Boulder Ridge wing.
Shopping at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Wanting to pick up some souvenirs or Wilderness Lodge-related merch to commemorate your stay at this deluxe villa resort? Check out the Wilderness Lodge Mercantile where they sell clothes and toys, and have an assortment of grocery items that you can purchase for your stay. The Wilderness Lodge Mercantile is located in the main lobby of Disney Wilderness Lodge and is open daily from 8:00 am to 10:30 pm.
Electrical Water Pageant
This nighttime parade of floating lights takes place on the Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake and can be seen from the Wilderness resort boat dock. This water parade is only 15 minutes and has several floats that are set to classic Disney music. This fun event comes at no additional cost and takes place nightly around 9:00 pm. This electrical water pageant all depends on weather conditions. Check with a cast member for more information before making plans to see this fun Disney experience!
Various Accommodations at Copper Creek
Between Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Copper Creek, and Boulder Ridge, there is a plethora of room types to fit every family’s wants and needs. Here is a quick breakdown of the rooms you can find at Copper Creek:
- Deluxe Studios – These are the smallest Copper Creek rooms that offer 356 square feet of living space and can fit up to four guests. These rooms include a kitchenette, queen-sized bed, and a double-sized sleeper sofa.
- One-Bedroom Villas – These villas offer a full kitchen, a master bedroom that is separate from the living space and has a king size bed, and a washer and dryer. One bedroom villas are 757 square feet and sleep up to 4 guests.
- Two-Bedroom Villas – These villas have two separate bedrooms, one with a king bed and the other with two queen beds, and can accommodate up to 8 guests. These villas offer 1,076 square feet of space.
- Three-Bedroom Grand Villas – This type of guest room offers three separate bedrooms, with one bedroom housing a king-size bed, and the other two bedrooms holding two queen size beds in each room. There is one living room space with a double-size sleeper sofa. Here you get 2,744 square feet of space and this villa accommodates up to 12 guests.
- Cascade Cabins – These waterfront cabins offer two bedrooms, one with a king bed, and the other with a queen bed. There’s a living room with a double-size sleeper sofa, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private hot tub on the screened-in porch. They can accommodate up to 8 guests and are 1,708 square feet.
View Types at Copper Creek
When you book a specific category of room (studio, 1-bedroom, etc.) you’re given the options of views to book from, from Standard to Courtyard to Lake view, depending on preference and price. Here are the view types that could be available to you when booking your next stay at Copper Creek:
- Standard View – The most affordable room type features views of the parking lot or the resort’s gardens.
- Courtyard View – This view type faces inward towards the center of the hotel facing the various ‘trails’, and rock features.
- Pool View – Depending on the location of the room, you could see the Copper Creek Springs Pool with either a partial, or unobstructed view.
- Woods View – This offers guests a view of the forest and trees surrounded by Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.
- Nature View – These rooms offer views of the surrounding wilderness including trees and natural landscaping.
- Water View – Beautiful, scenic views of Bay Lake from your balcony.
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FAQ’s about Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
These are two different resorts located on Disney’s Wilderness Lodge property. They are both Disney Vacation Club resorts and share amenities with Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. The only main difference between the two is the slight difference in theming. Also, Boulder Ridge Villas are located further away from the main building, giving you a bit more peace and quiet.
While the name of the main pool is “Copper Creek Springs Pool”, anyone staying at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Boulder Ridge Villas, or Copper Creek Villas & Cabins are free to use this pool, along with the, “Boulder Ridge Cove Pool”.
Absolutely! If you are not a guest staying at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, including Copper Creek & Boulder Ridge Villas, you will need a dining reservation at Whispering Canyon Cafe or Story Book Dining at Artist Point to park your vehicle. However, if you’re traveling from a theme park via bus or boat, you are more than welcome to tour the beautiful lodge.
Check-in time at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins is at 4:00 pm and Check-out time is at 11:00 am.
Fire Rock Geyser, located off a path behind the Copper Creek Springs Pool, goes off on the hour, every hour between 7:00 am – 10:00 pm. This geyser is a homage to Yellowstone National Parks very own geyser, “Old Faithful”.
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