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Disney's Wilderness Lodge vs Disney's Contemporary Resort
Both Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Disney's Contemporary Resort are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Disney's Wilderness Lodge ranks significantly better than Disney's Contemporary Resort. Disney's Wilderness Lodge comes in at 86 with positive reviews from 9 publications including Frommer's, Gayot and Rough Guide.
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Disney's Contemporary Resort
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
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4600 North World Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $380 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"The monorail passes right through the middle of this concrete resort, where the rooms have recently undergone a complete renovation."
Rough Guide
"Disney monorail runs right through the centre of this hotel, which takes its exterior design from the futuristic fantasies of the Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland."
Fodor's
"You're paying for location at this sleek, modern, luxury resort next to the Magic Kingdom, as the monorail runs right through the lobby, making park hopping a breeze."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Contemporary is one of Disney’s original resorts, and it’s a favorite among kids both because it’s home to both Chef Mickey’s and the Monorail cuts right through the hotel."
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Gayot
"Spectacular views and convenient monorail station highlight this futuristic Disney icon."
