We don’t want to sound too dramatic, but it is a DISASTER at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge right now!
Wilderness Lodge
This is one of the most popular hotels at Disney World. It has a cabin-like feel to it, almost as if you’re on a camping retreat at the Most Magical Place on Earth. Although the resort is not feeling very magical right now!
The Wilderness Lodge is a hot resort right now. No…like literally HOT! The AC has completely shut down across the resort for three days, and there still haven’t been any fixes. Some parts of the hotel you really feel it, while others aren’t so bad.
Wilderness Lodge
It’s slightly cooler down at Roaring Fork, the quick-service restaurant. We actually found some temporary AC over there. Things are a little chaotic at the resort. Guests are hot, Cast Members are hot, and guests aren’t happy.
Temporary AC
It’s extra hot inside Mercantile, and it’s been like that for days now. Inside Mercantile, the fridges have been emptied, and there’s a posted sign saying, “If you’re looking for something specific, ask a Cast Member.” A Cast Member actually came up to us while we were looking in the fridges to help us find something.
Temporary AC
No pun intended…but it is currently UNBEARABLE at the Wilderness Lodge right now. We wish we were exaggerating, but we’re really not. We truly feel for everyone staying here and the Cast Members who are working hard to make the best out of the situation. There is an ice water station in the lobby, which was nice and really helped a lot!
Ice water station!
Some areas are operating normally. Whispering Canyon is still serving food right now, while Territory Lounge and Artists Pointe are both expected to open later. And everything was operating normally at Roaring Fork.
Whispering Canyon Cafe
Problems are bound to happen, but we’re hoping Disney can solve this issue sooner rather than later, especially considering how hot it is outside in the Florida summer right now.
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