PHOTOS, VIDEO: Boulder Ridge Cove Pool and Cascade Cabins Area Opens to Guests at Wilderness Lodge

With just two weeks to go before their official opening, the Cascade Cabins area and the Boulder Ridge Cove Pool opened to guests at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort this week. Below, we have a video tour for you to enjoy of the awesome new area, followed by some photos:


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The mighty buffalo topiaries are back, a nice touch for the new area.

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Now connected to the track at Geyser Point Bar and Grill, there is another mine car.

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Steps away from Geyser Point is the new Boulder Ridge Cove Pool.

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The entrance to this section of the Cascade Cabins can be found just behind Geyser Point.

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Once it grows in more, the area around the cabins will be pretty serene. The look is already quite pleasant with the new foliage though.

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I love the cabin number signs so much.

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It probably would have been a little cooler if they were log cabins, but they aren’t unpleasant looking.

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Benches in the surrounding area are nice and unique.

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Now we head back to the Boulder Ridge Cove Pool area.

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The spa timer is attached to dynamite. This might be my favorite detail in any pool area Disney has ever built.

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The poolside restrooms are gorgeous and offer a little more privacy that at most resorts.

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Don’t worry, I made sure it was empty before I took any pictures…

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A shower and changing room with a locking door is a nice offering.

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The covered seating areas are well themed and furnished.

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And lastly, a look from above.

The Cascade Cabins and the Boulder Ridge Cove Pool both look to be fantastic additions to Wilderness Lodge, continuing the rich theme and attention to detail that the resort is known for. While we may scoff at more and more Disney Vacation Club additions, these are well thought out and well executed, and a viable addition to the DVC lineup at Walt Disney World.

PHOTOS: On-Sale Dates Announced for Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins, Room Plans Revealed

Sales for Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, the newest Disney Vacation Club resort, will begin next week. Current Disney Vacation Club Members will have the first chance to purchase real estate interests beginning on March 8, with general sales following on April 5.

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The resort, which is currently under construction, also has a scheduled opening date: July 17. Once open, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins will be the 14th Disney Vacation Club development and the second at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.

Copper Creek Villas & Cabins offers Disney Vacation Club Members and guests a new frontier for magical vacations where the comforts of home and the wonders of the wilderness are deeply rooted in the magic of Disney. Inspired by the legendary mining and railroad history of the Pacific Northwest, Members and guests will discover rustically elegant accommodations, where cozy touches mix with modern designs to create a tranquil retreat.

Offering one of the widest ranges of accommodations found at Walt Disney World Resort, Copper Creek Villas & Cabins will feature 184 modern, nature-inspired vacation homes, including Deluxe Studios, one- and two-bedroom Villas, and even three-bedroom Grand Villas, which sleep up to 12.

Artist rendering of the cabin interiors

Artist rendering of the cabin interiors

 

Here are what the floor plans for each room type look like:

Deluxe Studio, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Wilderness Lodge

Deluxe Studio, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Wilderness Lodge

One Bedroom Villa, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Wilderness Lodge

One Bedroom Villa, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Wilderness Lodge

Two Bedroom Villa, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Wilderness Lodge

Two Bedroom Villa, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Wilderness Lodge

Two Bedroom Lock-Off Villa, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Wilderness Lodge

Two Bedroom Lock-Off Villa, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Wilderness Lodge

Three Bedroom Grand Villa, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Wilderness Lodge

Three Bedroom Grand Villa, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Wilderness Lodge

Cascade Cabin, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Wilderness Lodge

Cascade Cabin, Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Wilderness Lodge

The new resort will also include 26 all-new luxurious waterfront cabins. Sleeping up to eight and featuring two bedrooms, two baths and large dining and living room spaces, the cabins’ floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed wooden beams and interior-exterior stone-hearth fireplace bring the beauty of the outdoors in, and offer plenty of room for families. After a long day of fun at the nearby theme parks, guests can return to their porch and relax in the built-in hot tub. Some even enjoy a view of the Electrical Water Pageant on Bay Lake!

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Additional developments at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge include the recently opened Geyser Point Bar & Grill, an open-air lounge overlooking Bay Lake. The resort’s quick-service restaurant, Roaring Fork is also undergoing refurbishments and is scheduled to reopen later this year with a refreshed look and expanded outdoor seating. Boulder Ridge Cove pool, a modern-day swimmin’ hole, will also open this summer.

Those in search of extra pampering will want to stop by the all-new Salon by the Springs for poolside manicures, pedicures and hair services scheduled to open this summer.

More details are to come, but for now, you can visit DisneyCopperCreek.com to explore this latest offering from Disney Vacation Club.

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Cabins & Dining Take Shape at New DVC Copper Creek Villas, Wilderness Lodge

While no opening date is set yet, work continues at a blistering pace on the Copper Creek Cabins and Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, the latest Disney Vacation Club property announced by the company. I went to check out the construction site yesterday and found that many of the cabins are in place and the new dining establishment along the waterfront is pretty far along as well.

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Here we find the new dining establishment, just steps away from the existing pool bar at the Wilderness Lodge.

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

This looks to be an outdoor seating area adjacent to the new dining establishment.

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

We’re guessing that is the entrance to the establishment, believed to be an additional counter service location.

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Some of the cabins are in place already and many have their framework fully completed at this point. This project has moved a lot faster than we thought it would, possibly because Disney is anxious to move on the the Caribbean Beach project, followed by the 2nd Bay Lake Tower project.

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

The pool seems to be the one part of the project lagging behind, but pool construction is not such a time-consuming task.

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

Copper Creek Cabins & Villas Construction

We also have a video tour of the construction site to share with you today, which will give you a better feel for the scope of the project:

As always, stay tuned to WDWNT.com for the latest news and information on the Copper Creek Cabins and Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.