Disney's Wilderness Lodge vs JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Photo: Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Photo: JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
At a Glance
| Wilderness Lodge | JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Deluxe | Deluxe |
| Area | Magic Kingdom Resort Area | Disney Springs Resort Area |
| Transportation | Boat, Bus | None listed |
| Table-Service Dining | 3 restaurants | None |
| Quick-Service Dining | 3 locations | None |
| Pool Amenities | Pool | Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | Yes | No |
| Top Highlight | Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired theming | Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes |
Tier
Wilderness Lodge
DeluxeJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
DeluxeArea
Wilderness Lodge
Magic Kingdom Resort AreaJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Disney Springs Resort AreaTransportation
Wilderness Lodge
Boat, BusJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
None listedTable-Service Dining
Wilderness Lodge
3 restaurantsJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NoneQuick-Service Dining
Wilderness Lodge
3 locationsJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NonePool Amenities
Wilderness Lodge
PoolJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
PoolExtended Evening Hours
Wilderness Lodge
YesJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NoTop Highlight
Wilderness Lodge
Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired themingJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney DeluxesOverview
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
A deluxe lodge inspired by U.S. national park hotels, with boat service to Magic Kingdom and adjacent Disney Vacation Club inventory.
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
A newer luxury Marriott property just outside Disney-owned hotels, positioned in the Bonnet Creek cluster near Disney Springs and Epcot-area access roads.
Amenities
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Recreation
- Pool
- Arcade
- Playground
- Tennis Courts
- Jogging Trail
- Boat Rental listed in Activities & Recreation
Wellness
- Fitness Center
- Spa
Rooms
- Club Level
Other
- Wilderness Lodge Mercantile shop
- Boat dock on Bay Lake for ferry to Magic Kingdom and Fort Wilderness
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Amenity details coming soon.
Transportation
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
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Boat
Magic Kingdom Park
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Transportation details coming soon.
Pros
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
- Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired theming
- Boat service to Magic Kingdom from the resort dock
- Geyser Point Bar and Grill offers outdoor lakeside dining
- Boulder Ridge Cove Pool with waterfalls and Pacific Northwest theming
- Peaceful wooded setting away from resort bustle
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes
- Impressive pool complex with lazy river and waterslides
- Full-service spa and multiple restaurants on property
- Located within Disney property boundaries with shuttle to parks
- Often significantly cheaper than comparable Disney-owned Deluxe resorts
Cons
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
- No monorail access, requires boat or bus to reach Magic Kingdom
- Far from EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom
- Standard rooms are on the smaller side for the Deluxe tier
- Limited transportation options compared to monorail resorts
- Some rooms lack balconies
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- Shuttle to Disney parks is slower and less frequent than Disney buses
- No Early Entry or on-site Disney booking advantages
- Not as Disney-immersive as staying in a Disney-owned resort
- Far from all theme parks, requiring a car or shuttle every time
- Parking fees apply on top of already high nightly rates
On-Site Dining
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
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Geyser Point Bar & Grill
Table ServiceAmerican
snack
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Geyser Point Bar & Grill To Go
Quick ServiceAmerican
lunch · dinner
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Roaring Fork
Quick ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White
Table ServiceAmerican
dinner
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Territory Lounge
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Whispering Canyon Cafe
Table ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
No on-site dining information available.
Community Discussions
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