Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Disney Vacation Club Resort Overview

1. Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s  Wilderness Lodge – Disney Vacation  Club Resort Overview  To continue our series helping you to explore each Disney Vacation Club resort, we’re  covering Boulder Ridge, which many long time DVC Members may remember being  called the Villas at Wilderness Lodge (VWL) before ​Disney Vacation Club resale  changed the name in 2016 to Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge  (BRV).    Reminiscent of the American West and its railroad hotels of the 1860’s, Boulder  Ridge will welcome you home to the rustic comforts of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge,  just around the river bend with a 7 minute boat ride to Magic Kingdom. Reconnect  with loved ones while exploring the great outdoors or cool off in the Boulder Ridge  Cove Pool or the Copper Creek Springs Pool, both with unmatched theming,  transporting you magically to the Pacific Northwest.    Location  Nestled along the shores of Bay Lake, Boulder Ridge is a breezy 7 minute boat ride  from the Magic Kingdom, yet you’ll feel as if you’re a world away in the forests of the  Pacific Northwest, with nature trails, babbling brooks and even a 120 foot geyser.   

2.   Lobby  Boulder ridge is adjacent to the Wilderness Lodge, however the two resorts feel as if  they’re one-in-the-same, as they share restaurants, some common areas, and  amenities. For check-in desks, all services, dining options and amenities, Boulder  Ridge has convenient access to the main lobby of the Wilderness Lodge, while it’s  own lobby is a smaller and more quaint space with it’s own magical, rustic theme, as  well as the resort’s well appointed gym. It’s also a nice, quiet space to relax and enjoy  a little down time, with a stone fireplace, large rocking chairs, Native American  totems, and a collection of black-and-white photos showcasing the American west,  gold rush, mining, and railroad era. In the Carolwood room of the lobby area, you’ll  find a lot of railroad memorabilia dedicated to Walt Disney’s love of trains, including  cars from Walt’s very own Carolwood Pacific Railroad from his Holmby Hills Estate. 

3.     Villas  Boulder Ridge offers 3 types of DVC villas:     ● Deluxe Studios: ​ Deluxe studios sleep 5, with a queen-size bed, a queen  pull-out sofa, and a twin-size pull-down bed. There is a small seating area and  a kitchenette with a mini-refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and toaster.    ● One-Bedroom Villas:​ Sleeping 4, the private bedroom has a king-size bed,  while the living room has a queen pull-out sofa. The fully equipped kitchen  with all appliances, and dining room has everything you need to prepare  meals and dine in the comfort of your villa.     ● Two-Bedroom Villas: ​ Sleeping 8, the two-bedroom villas are essentially a  one-bedroom villa with a second private bedroom featuring two queen-size  beds, along with its own second bathroom. There is a pull-out queen-size  sleeper sofa in the living room.  Views  There are no distinct view types at Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.  Amenities, Recreation and Checkin  Pools​: Grand Floridian guests can enjoy the resort’s 2 pools and kid’s splash  area. The main pool at the resort, the tranquil Courtyard Pool, is the only pool  on Disney property not aimed at kids.    ●   Recreation: ​ Recreation options abound at Boulder Ridge, including bike  rentals, motorized boat rentals, guided fishing excursions, movies under the  stars, campfires, jogging trails, Buttons & Bells Arcade, and even backstage  magic experiences.  ●   Dining:​ DVC Members & Guests staying at ​DVC resale market​ will find all food  and beverage locations located in the main Wilderness Lodge building. For  ●

4. bar service, the Territory Lounge offers artisanal appetizers and beverages in a  log-cabin themed setting. Roaring Fork offers quick-service fare, while  Whispering Canyon Cafe is a favorite to those in the know, both serving  breakfast, lunch and dinner. Whispering Canyon is an old west themed  restaurant serving all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet style dining. Be sure to ask for  extra napkins! One of our personal favorites is the waterfront Geyser Point Bar  & Grill, where you can enjoy stunning sunsets and even catch the Electric  Water Pageant. For a dinner the whole family will enjoy, Artist Point offers  Storybook Dining with Snow White where you can meet the Seven Dwarves  and even the Evil Queen.    Checkin: ​DVC Members & Guests are able to check-in to Boulder Ridge any  time of the day at the main Wilderness Lodge lobby. Bell Services provide  service to the DVC villas at Boulder Ridge at all times and are located next to  the check-in desk.  ●   Transportation: ​ Transportation options for Boulder Ridge, including the  Magical Express, busses and water taxi are all located at the main Wilderness  Lodge resort building.  ●   Original Source:  https://www.dvcresaleexperts.com/boulder-ridge-villas-at-disneys-wilderness-lodge- disney-vacation-club-resort-overview/