Disney's Wilderness Lodge vs Orlando World Center Marriott
Photo: Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Photo: Orlando World Center Marriott
At a Glance
| Wilderness Lodge | Orlando World Center Marriott | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | One of the largest resort pools in the Orlando area |
Tier
Wilderness Lodge
DeluxeOrlando World Center Marriott
DeluxeArea
Wilderness Lodge
Magic Kingdom Resort AreaOrlando World Center Marriott
Disney Springs Resort AreaTransportation
Wilderness Lodge
Boat, BusOrlando World Center Marriott
None listedTable-Service Dining
Wilderness Lodge
3 restaurantsOrlando World Center Marriott
NoneQuick-Service Dining
Wilderness Lodge
3 locationsOrlando World Center Marriott
NonePool Amenities
Wilderness Lodge
PoolOrlando World Center Marriott
PoolExtended Evening Hours
Wilderness Lodge
YesOrlando World Center Marriott
NoTop Highlight
Wilderness Lodge
Stunning Pacific Northwest National Park Lodge-inspired themingOrlando World Center Marriott
One of the largest resort pools in the Orlando areaOverview
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.
Orlando World Center Marriott
A very large Marriott convention resort near Walt Disney World, known for its extensive meeting space, golf course, and water amenities.
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
Orlando World Center Marriott
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
Orlando World Center Marriott
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
Orlando World Center Marriott
- One of the largest resort pools in the Orlando area
- Extremely large resort with comprehensive amenities
- Golf course on property for golf enthusiasts
- Multiple dining options ranging from quick service to fine dining
- Often available at lower rates than Disney-owned resorts nearby
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
Orlando World Center Marriott
- No Disney transportation, requires car or paid shuttle to all parks
- Not located within Disney property, further from parks than Bonnet Creek
- No Disney on-site perks like Early Entry or advance Lightning Lane booking
- Large resort can feel impersonal and convention-focused
- Long drives to theme parks add cost and time to each park day
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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Orlando World Center Marriott
No on-site dining information available.
Community Discussions
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
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- Wilderness Lodge is beautiful r/WaltDisneyWorld
Orlando World Center Marriott
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- Marriott World Center or Gaylord Palms? : r/orlando r/orlando
- Orlando near Disney : r/marriott r/marriott
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