Disney's Wilderness LodgevsDrury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area
Disney's Wilderness Lodge and BEST WESTERN Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Disney's Wilderness Lodge ranks significantly higher than BEST WESTERN Lake Buena Vista Resort Hotel. Disney's Wilderness Lodge is ranked #13 in Orlando with approval from 8 publications such as Lonely Planet, Gayot and oyster.com.
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
901 Timberline Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $344/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"It's not exactly luxurious -- subpar bedding; constant crowds; long lines -- but the 727-room Wilderness Lodge is still a superb family resort." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The setting resembles that of the great national parks of the Northwest, with towering pines, a spewing geyser, and rough rocky terrain surrounding a spectacular pool."
Rough Guide
Star
"This magnificent, oversized replica of a frontier log cabin is furnished with massive totem poles, a wood-burning fire in the lobby, and Southern-style rocking chairs."
Fodor's
"The architects outdid themselves in designing this seven-story hotel modeled after majestic turn-of-the-20th-century lodges in the American Northwest." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A towering lobby filled with totem poles, a replica geyser, and a waterfall-fed rock pool—this Orlando fantasy channels America's national parks to uncanny effect." Full review
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Gayot
"Even if you don’t stay there, the Wilderness Lodge is a can’t-miss attraction at Walt Disney World."
The Telegraph
8.0
"The iconic lodges of America’s National Parks are recreated in this immense log cabin style resort complete with pine forest, babbling indoor-outdoor stream, and a waterfall that flows into the swimming pool." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Just a boat ride from the Magic Kingdom, this resort gives you the best of both worlds: convenience and relaxation." Full review
Frommer's
"This effective riff on Yellowstone’s woody Old Faithful Lodge, swaddled by oaks and pines, is picturesque and the least expensive of the Deluxe category" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The handsome lobby's low-lit tepee chandeliers, hand-carved totem pole and dramatic 80ft fireplace echo national-park lodges of America's old West." Full review
Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area
2000 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $88/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This towering resort with its airy lobby offers luxury linens, flat-screen TVs, and, in many rooms, a bird's-eye view of the nightly Disney World fireworks." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Rooms have private balconies, many offering views of Disney, and there are lushly landscaped grounds."
Frommer's
"Another motel-grade tourist machine on Hotel Plaza Boulevard, the congested road leading to Downtown Disney, this 18-story hotel is older and could use a brush-up." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This Best Western is like many mid-range properties in the Disney area; it offers affordable rates and a location within easy reach of Disney attractions." Full review
Gayot
"A deceptively secluded, all-inclusive sky-rise hotel tucked in tropical gardens in the heart of Disney's cluster of theme parks."