Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Reviews

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  Matthew Panek

  4 days ago
  5.0
  My wife and I fortunate enough to take my parents and two siblings to Disney World for their first ever trip and stayed at a 2 bedroom villa in Boulder Ridge for five days in August. This resort was perfect for us. This is a Magic Kingdom resort, but between the theming and its relatively quiet location, it was so peaceful after each park day. The main pool is everything a young family would want, but the Boulder Ridge pool was perfect for a more mature party like ours. Our villa was excellently themed and maintained and very spacious. The amenities were as advertised and great for a larger party who needs a kitchen and laundry. The only slight disappointment was that our living room bed was a pullout couch rather than the Murphy beds that are being put in rooms now, but my sister was more than happy with it. Service was excellent and dining options are great. My family enjoyed the poolside meal at Geyser Point, and we had a wonderful send off all-you-care-to-eat skillet breakfast at Whispering Canyon with the incomparable Lynda with a ‘y’ (don’t ask her, her momma gave it to her). I had impossibly high, yet guarded expectations for this trip, and I feel as if every single one of them were met or exceeded.
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  Diane Ramos

  6 days ago
  3.0
  Rooms and building are beautifully appointed. Typical, gorgeous Disney. We had a studio. Nice and clean but a tiny bathroom. The room would be tight with 5 people. Also, you have a long walk to get to the main building and any dining options.
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  Romy Estioco

  Aug 19, 2026
  4.0
  The resort was beautiful and had nice amenities such as the pools, gym and quick serve restaurants like Roaring Fork and Geyser Point Bar & Grill. The resort was a 10 minute bus ride. The resort itself was great, and we truly enjoyed our stay. Unfortunately, during our last night on August 7, the water to the entire Boulder Ridge building went out, leaving all guests without running water. I was informed by Guest Services that management would reach out to me regarding compensation for the significant inconvenience we experienced that night. However, it has now been over 11 days, and I have yet to receive any communication. Update: After 3 weeks I got a call from the resort. They immediately sent over a generous compensation. My faith has been restored! 5 star great service!
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  Lenny 1408

  Aug 19, 2026
  5.0
  The Wilderness Lodge's campus is beautiful. It is also gives off a very private feel, which our family loved. We were at the parks for most of the stay, however the lodge provided a very useful break. The pools were awesome and well maintained and protected (lifeguards). The slide was down for most of our stay however.
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  Carey Armstrong

  Aug 7, 2026
  5.0
  A Magical Anniversary Stay at Boulder Ridge ❤️✨ My husband and I recently stayed at Boulder Ridge at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge for our 12th anniversary, and although we could only afford one night, Disney somehow managed to make those one night and two days feel absolutely magical. It is, without a doubt, my favorite Disney resort now! Our one-bedroom suite was amazing. Disney added such thoughtful touches to make our anniversary special, including wishing us a happy anniversary on both TVs, leaving a Mickey made from towels, and placing three chocolates on our bed. Those little details truly made us feel celebrated. Every Cast Member we encountered was wonderful—friendly, helpful, and genuinely committed to making our stay special. The Cast Members at the gift shop even went above and beyond trying to help me find a MagicBand I had seen online through the Disney Shop. Unfortunately, we couldn't track one down, so I guess I'll have to get it on our next Disney trip! 😂 We also took advantage of the complimentary water park tickets and spent the morning at Typhoon Lagoon, which was such a fun bonus. That evening, we had dinner with Snow White and the Evil Queen at Story Book Dining right there at Wilderness Lodge. The next morning, we had breakfast at the restaurant famous for giving you way too much ketchup 😂. Since it was a Monday, I think many of the guests staying at the resort weren't there to participate, so it wasn't quite as lively as it has been for us in the past when we've gone on a weekend. Still, I'm glad we went. Unfortunately, our amazing server, Phil, experienced a family emergency and tragedy during this time. We are praying for him and his wife. 🙏🏻 After breakfast, we went back to our room, relaxed, and watched a Disney movie before taking advantage of our late checkout. Then we called for Bell Services, something we've never done at Disney before, and WOW—what a blessing! If you're planning to enjoy the resort after checkout, definitely have Bell Services come to your room and collect your bags. We had a Celebration Mickey cake that needed to stay refrigerated, along with some leftover sodas, and Bell Services was able to take everything, give us a ticket, and store it for us while we continued enjoying the resort. We spent the afternoon by the pool, had a gigantic pretzel and a drink from the outdoor bar by the water, and the Cast Members there were incredibly friendly and quick on their feet. The pretzel was delicious, although I have to admit, I was hoping it would come out looking like Mickey! 😂 After that, we went inside to the little café, split a sandwich, and had coffee. We were able to sit right there at one of the tables while they brought our food to us. We then picked up a few souvenirs from the gift shop, retrieved our belongings from Bell Services, and headed home. Everything about our stay was wonderful. From the beautiful room and thoughtful anniversary surprises to the amazing Cast Members, great food, pool time, and all the little Disney touches, it was the perfect way to celebrate 12 years. ❤️ A couple of areas for improvement: Disney really should consider lowering room and restaurant prices so more average American families can experience the magic. Also, the transportation system needs attention. After Typhoon Lagoon, we waited over an hour at Disney Springs for a bus back to our resort while watching multiple buses arrive for other resorts. We even watched six buses sitting there while we waited in the hot Florida sun. If guests are expected to rely on Disney transportation, they shouldn’t be left waiting that long. Thank you, Disney, for making our 12th anniversary so special. We can't wait to come back! ❤️✨