As we reported earlier this week, boat transportation between Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Magic Kingdom has resumed. However, the boardwalk leading to the resort dock remains under refurbishment. Currently, most guests have to take a longer walk to reach the dock. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Dock Refurbishment The main boardwalk leading through the wilderness from Copper … Read more
Boat transportation to and from Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has resumed after a refurbishment of the resort’s dock. Wilderness Lodge Dock Refurbishment The dock is undergoing routine maintenance from April 13 through late July 2026. The dock was fully closed and boat transportation was suspended from April 13 through May 1. However, it’s open once again! … Read more
Crews have started ripping up concrete in front of the security kiosk at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and torn up the old boards on the resort’s boat dock. Wilderness Lodge Security Kiosk Construction The security kiosk will reportedly be expanded. While all lanes are currently open, there is fencing covered in green scrim directly behind the … Read more
The boat dock at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is now closed as refurbishment work continues throughout the resort. Wilderness Lodge Painting Painting moved to the main building’s south wing a few weeks ago. The trees in front of this wall have grown in more, however, and it’s harder to see changes. Around the side, we did … Read more
Boat transportation to and from Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will once again be suspended due to a refurbishment of the resort’s dock. Wilderness Lodge Dock Refurbishment The dock is undergoing routine maintenance from April 13 through late July 2026. The dock will be fully closed and boat transportation suspended from April 13 through May 1. Disney … Read more
There is now scaffolding covering an exterior wall of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge as crews continue to repaint and refurbish the resort. Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Refurbishment The scaffolding reaches to the top of this wall at the end of the lobby building’s southern wing. No guests are booked in nearby rooms during construction. The adjacent sidewalk … Read more
Boat transportation to and from Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will once again be suspended due to a refurbishment of the resort’s dock. Wilderness Lodge Dock Refurbishment The dock will undergo routine maintenance from April 13 through late July 2026. The dock will be fully closed and boat transportation suspended from April 13 through May 1. Disney … Read more
It appears crews have finished repainting the exterior columns of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. We reported on the column repainting last month, when some columns had been stripped of brown wood-colored paint. Wilderness Lodge Painting Now all the columns are back to their standard wood color and looking freshly painted. It’s possible there are still a … Read more
During the ongoing refurbishment of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, crews are now repainting wood-style columns on the resort’s exterior. Wilderness Lodge Refurbishment Two columns on a wing of guest rooms are now a pale color. It looks like they have been stripped of their old paint and/or painted with primer. The backs of the columns were … Read more
The exterior refurbishment of Disney’s Wilderness Lodge continues with painting and electrical work. This construction has been underway for several months. Originally announced as a refurbishment of the Copper Creek Villas & Cabins set to wrap up in September 2025, the project now includes the entire resort and is scheduled through late 2026, according to … Read more
The boat dock at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has reopened a week ahead of schedule amid a refurbishment. Guests can once again travel by boat between the resort and Magic Kingdom. Wilderness Lodge Boat Transportation Resumes Boat transportation was originally scheduled to be suspended from January 12 through 30. But on January 23, we noticed boats … Read more
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has a new nature-inspired merchandise collection with a Loungefly backpack, ears, mugs, apparel, and more. Loungefly Backpack – $100 This unique Loungefly backpack is made of forest green canvas with brown faux leather accents. The top pleather flap is embossed with Wilderness Lodge logo and secures with two buckled straps with goldtone … Read more
Disney’s Wilderness Lodge has opened their holiday market table with a small chocolate and gingerbread cabin instead of a life-size display. Wilderness Lodge Chocolate Cabin Though Disney Parks Blog initially announced Disney’s Wilderness Lodge would have a gingerbread display, they later changed their post to state, “Additionally, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will have a market table … Read more
Christmas arrived at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge this week with a giant Christmas tree in the lobby and more décor throughout. Although, there will be no gingerbread house at the resort. Wilderness Lodge Christmas Decorations Large wreaths hang on the porte cochere. They are adorned with white ribbons and red flowers. In their centers are sun … Read more
Boat transportation to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge will be temporarily suspended in January 2026 for a refurbishment. Wilderness Lodge Boat Dock Closing Temporarily Disney has posted the following notice about refurbishing the dock from January through early April 2026. Boat transportation will only be suspended from January 12 through 30. From Jan. 12, 2026, through early … Read more
The name of Mount Prometheus has been removed from a sign at Tokyo DisneySea, a strange queue operation system has been testing at EPCOT, and over 30 Universal franchise LEGO sets are retiring — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, September 28, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Walt … Read more
