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Complete Guide to Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Wilderness Lodge (w/review)

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Complete Guide to Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Wilderness Lodge (w/review)

Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is a Deluxe Villa Resort (also a Disney Vacation Club resort) that can be found in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area.

From popular dining, to photographic views, to embracing the great outdoors, to its Pacific Northwest theme, Copper Creek has a lot to offer.

You can also find Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Boulder Creek Villas on the same property.

Here’s everything else you need to know about Copper Creek Villas and Cabins.

Pros and Cons

Pros: One of the most beautiful at Christmas, great theming, beautiful grounds, can take boat ride to Magic Kingdom, can view Electrical Water Pageant from beach, the newer DVC option at Wilderness Lodge

Cons: Buses sometimes shared, not walking distance to any theme park

Overview

Resort category: Deluxe Villa

Resort area: Magic Kingdom

Address & Phone Number
901 West Timberline Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
(407) 938-3000

Copper Creek is located at Wilderness Lodge, meaning the resort is within walking distance to both Wilderness Lodge and Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. There is much more to explore here compared to your typical Disney resort.

All three resorts share the same dining and transportation options, but unlike many other Disney hotels, Copper Creek takes camping to a whole other level thanks to its Deluxe Studios and 26 waterfront Cabins with wraparound porches.

Copper Creek does cost more, but if you’re looking for a more luxurious stay with accommodations that have a kitchen, washer and dryer, and more, then this might be your best option.

Here’s everything you need to know.

Guest Rooms And Bathrooms

Copper Creek has a variety of room offerings. You can choose from two Deluxe Studios, three types of Villas, or one type of Cabin.

You can even sleep up to 12 people, depending on the type of room you book. There are room layouts below, if you’d like to check them out.

There are, of course, the standard amenities, including a hairdryer, TV, free WiFi, a coffee maker, telephone, in-room safe, and an iron and ironing board. There are also a range of views, including the pool, courtyard, woodlands, Bay Lake, Boulder Ridge, or Wilderness Lodge.

The rooms also have both standard and USB outlets scattered around, with some near the beds and TV stands. Better yet, there is even space underneath the beds for storing luggage and whatever else you need to get out of the way.

What makes Copper Creek rooms so special is that they have more amenities than your average Walt Disney World resort, like toasters, microwaves, full-size kitchens or kitchenettes, and some even have a washer, a dryer, and a dishwasher.

As for the bathrooms, each are quite beautiful, spacious, and offer a nice amount of counter space and drawers, cupboards, and cubbies to store belongings. 

Now, let’s take a look at the rooms and their offerings.

Studios

  • Deluxe Studio: View of Pool, Bay Lake, Woodlands, Courtyard, Wilderness Lodge, or Boulder Ridge Villas; 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa; Kitchenette with small fridge and microwave, porch or balcony; most rooms are located on first floor
Deluxe Studio at Copper Creek Villas
  • Deluxe Studio with Walk-In Shower: View of Pool, Bay Lake, Woodlands, Courtyard, Wilderness Lodge, or Boulder Ridge Villas; 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa; Kitchenette with small fridge and microwave, porch or balcony
Copper Creek Deluxe Studio bathroom
Copper Creek Deluxe Studio kitchenette

Villas

  • 1 Bedroom Villa: View of Pool, Bay Lake, Woodlands, Courtyard, Wilderness Lodge, or Boulder Ridge Villas; 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa; Full kitchen (dishes included), split bathroom with 2 sink areas, private porch or balcony
Copper Creek Villas kitchen
  • 2 Bedroom Villa: View of Pool, Bay Lake, Woodlands, Courtyard, Wilderness Lodge, or Boulder Ridge Villas; 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa; Full kitchen (dishes included) and 2 bathrooms with 4 sink areas, private porch or balcony
Copper Creek Villas bedroom
Copper Creek Villas bathroom
  • 3 Bedroom Grand Villa: Views of Pool, Bay Lake, or Courtyard; 1 King Bed and 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa; Full kitchen (dishes included) with an island, formal dining area, 3 full bathrooms, private porch or balcony
Copper Creek Grand Villa Kitchen and sitting area
Copper Creek Grand Ville bedroom
Copper Creek Grand Villa bathroom

Cabins

  • Cabin: Views of Bay Lake; 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Single Pull-Down Bed and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair; 2-bedroom waterfront cabin with full kitchen (dishes included) with an island, private screened-in porch with a hot tub
Copper Creek Cabin bedroom
Copper Creek Cabin kitchen area
Copper Creek Cabin hot tub

Copper Creek Cabins and Villas Room Options

Room type(s)Bed sizeMax people
per room
Floor plan
Cabin
Views of Bay Lake
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa and 1 Single Pull Down Bed and 1 Twin-Size Sleeper Chair8CopperCreekCabin
Deluxe Studio
Views of Pool, Bay Lake, Woodlands, Courtyard, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge or Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa4CopperCreekStudio
Deluxe Studio with Walk In Shower
Views of Pool, Bay Lake, Woodlands, Courtyard, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge or Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa4CopperCreekStudio
1 Bedroom Villa
Views of Pool, Bay Lake, Woodlands, Courtyard, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge or Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa4CopperCreek1Bedroom
2 Bedroom Villa
Views of Pool, Bay Lake, Woodlands, Courtyard, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge or Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa8CopperCreek2Bedroom
3 Bedroom Grand Villa
Views of Pool, Bay Lake or Courtyard
1 King Bed and 4 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa12Copper Creek Grand Villa floor plan

VIDEO: Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort tour (rooms, pools, dining)

Checking In And Out

When it comes to checking in and out, you have a few options: at the front desk, online through the official Walt Disney World website, or via the My Disney Experience app.

The front desk is located in the lobby of the main building of Wilderness Lodge. Even though the front desk is there to assist guests, especially with checking in and checking out, all Disney World Resort guests are encouraged to check-in online or by using MDE.

Boulder Ridge Villas lobby
  • Checking-In: After you check-in online or using the app, you’ll receive a room-ready notification via next. You can then use your MagicBand or MDE’s digital key feature to unlock your room door.
  • Checking-Out: Currently, guests will automatically be checked out of their rooms. But, if you have unresolved charges to your hotel folio, you’ll need to visit the front desk.

Note: Guests also have the option of to chat virtually with resort Cast Members via MDE for any assistance. 

As for the pickup and dropoff location for Mears Connect (which is the replacement for Magical Express) and the bus stop, you can find those near the main lobby of Wilderness Lodge, along with luggage storage for those who have checked out or are waiting to check in.

Note: Resort Airline Check-In and Magical Express are no longer available.

Package Delivery & Pick Up

You can have packages and groceries delivered to your Disney Resort hotel, along with shipping select items home.

Here’s everything you need to know about having packages delivered and picking them up.

Grocery Delivery

You can have groceries delivered directly to your Disney Resort hotel. Dry-good storage and refrigerated storage are offered (subject to availability).

Important: a $6 fee will be charged to your room account for each grocery delivery order brought to your room by Bell Services or Luggage Assistance. Or, you can pick up these deliveries yourself from Bell Services or Luggage Assistance — at no charge.

Select items will need to be picked up in person, like alcohol. Most grocery delivery services require an individual of age to sign for alcohol and to show valid identification. Disney Resort hotels will not accept these types of orders on behalf of you.

groceries - walt disney world

Resort Hotel Delivery (temporarily unavailable)

If you’re staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you can have park souvenirs delivered to your hotel instead of carrying them around with you all day.

Just tell the Cast Member at checkout that you want your purchase delivered to your hotel. You’ll usually pick up these items at your hotel’s gift shop (a Cast Member should tell you the designated pick-up location).

Home Delivery

In-park purchases can also be shipped to your home via UPS or FedEx for an additional fee.

Sending and Receiving Mail

Sending Mail

You can mail postcards, letters, and packages from the theme parks and select Disney Resort hotels.

Letter and Postcards
Postcards and letters with postage already applied can be mailed from any mail box located throughout the theme parks and at the Front Desk of Disney Resort hotels.

business center - pop century - walt disney world

Packages
You can ship pre-packed, pre-labeled packages at the Front Desk or Concierge desk of most Disney Resort hotels. Hotels that include an onsite Business Center, including Disney’s Contemporary Resort and Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, can also ship packages for you.

Regular shipping and handling fees will apply.

Purchasing Postage
Postage stamps are available for purchase at various gift shops including:

  • Art of Disney (Epcot)
  • Celebrity 5 & 10 (Hollywood Studios)
  • Disney Springs Welcome Center (Disney Springs)
  • Disney Traders (Epcot)
  • Garden Gate Gifts (Animal Kingdom)
  • Heritage Manor (Epcot)
  • Main Street Chamber of Commerce (Magic Kingdom)
  • Mickey’s Gift Station (Transportation and Ticket Center)
  • Mickey’s of Hollywood (Hollywood Studios)
  • Movieland Memorabilia (Hollywood Studios)
  • Newsstand (Magic Kingdom)
  • The Outpost Shop (Animal Kingdom)
  • Sundries (Disney Springs)
mail letters - mailbox - walt disney world

Receiving Mail

If you’re staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you can receive mail throughout your stay. Occasionally, some guests will ship items in advance of their vacation to help save luggage space.

If you want to receive mail during your vacation, be sure the letter or package:

  • Includes the mailing address of your Disney Resort Hotel
  • Clearly features the word “Guest” on the front and the date of your arrival

Important: a $6 per package handling fee will apply to all packages that are received through the Front Desk or are delivered to your Disney Resort hotel room.

Parking

Although parking at Disney World resort hotels used to cost a nightly fee for resort guests, Disney has changed their policy so that parking is now free for all on-site resort guests. This change was implemented on January 10, 2023.

Valet parking is also available for $33 per night.

Complimentary standard self-parking is available for non-resort guests exploring dining, shopping, entertainment, and other experiences during the day.

We also have a complete Walt Disney World parking guide you can browse.

Important: Valet parking might not always be available.

Resort Map

wilderness lodge and villas map walt disney world

Amenities And Shops

From gift shops, to a spa and fitness center, there are several amenities offered to guests staying at Copper Creek.

Important note: Some of the following amenities might not be available at all times.

  • Wilderness Lodge Mercantile: Find everyday essentials, souvenirs, beverages, and snacks.
  • Laundry Services: Villas and Cabins have feature an in-unit washer and dryer. There is also a 24-hour self-service laundry room just beyond Roaring Fork.
  • Dry Cleaning Services: Dry cleaning and valet laundry services are also an option.
  • Electrical Water Pageant: A nighttime water parade that sails along on Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake
  • Movies Under the Stars: Watch complimentary Disney movies between the marina and Geyser Point Bar & Grill.
  • Salon by the Springs: A one-stop spot for manicures, pedicures, hair services, and more right by the pool.

Pools And Recreation

Copper Creek offers several different types of recreation, along with swimming pools. If you need a non-park day, we recommended spending the day at your hotel and enjoying a Disney Resort pool.

Important note: Some of the pools and recreation options might not be available at all times.

There are two different pools to enjoy.

  • Copper Creek Springs Pool: Features a 67-foot waterslide, hot and cold whirlpool spas, and an activity play area for kids.
  • Boulder Ridge Cove Pool: A more relaxing pool with a whirlpool spa and a zero-depth entry pool. 

Some other recreational options include:

  • Bike Rentals
  • Motorized Boat Rentals
  • Buttons and Bells Arcade
  • Fishing
  • Jogging Trails
  • Campfire to roast marshmallows

How to get from Copper Creek Villas & Cabins to anywhere at Disney World

There are two main forms of transportation: buses and watercraft transportation. Buses will take you to all four theme parks and Disney Springs. The boats will take you to either Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Check out all of the ways to get around Walt Disney World below.

wdt_ID Starting Point Ending Point How to get there
1 All-Star Movies All-Star Music Follow these steps:
  • Walk (takes about 5-7 minutes)
  • Arrive at your destination
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2 All-Star Movies All-Star Sports Follow these steps:
  • Walk (takes about 15 minutes)
  • Arrive at your destination
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3 All-Star Movies Animal Kingdom Follow these steps:
  • Bus to Animal Kingdom
  • Arrive at your destination
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4 All-Star Movies Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House (main bldg) Follow these steps:
  • Bus to a theme park or Disney Springs
    (both resorts are closest to Animal Kingdom, so that bus will likely be your best option)
  • Bus to Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village bus stop
  • Arrive at your destination
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5 All-Star Movies Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village
Follow these steps:
  • Bus to a theme park or Disney Springs
    (both resorts are closest to Animal Kingdom, so that bus will likely be your best option)
  • Bus to Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village bus stop
  • Arrive at your destination
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6 All-Star Movies Art of Animation Follow these steps:
  • Bus to a theme park or Disney Springs
    (All-Star Movies is closest to Animal Kingdom, and Art of Animation is closest to Hollywood Studios, so those buses will likely be your best choices)
  • Skyliner (from Hollywood Studios) or    Bus to Art of Animation
  • Arrive at your destination
7 All-Star Movies Bay Lake Tower Follow these steps:
  • Bus to Magic Kingdom
  • Walk (takes about 10 minutes) or    monorail to Bay Lake Tower
  • Arrive at your destination
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8 All-Star Movies Beach Club Villas Follow these steps:
  • Bus to a theme park or Disney Springs
    (All-Star Movies is closest to Animal Kingdom, so that bus will likely be your best option)
  • Bus to Beach Club
  • Arrive at your destination
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9 All-Star Movies Beach Club Follow these steps:
  • Bus to a theme park or Disney Springs
    (All-Star Movies is closest to Animal Kingdom, so that bus will likely be your best option)
  • Bus to Beach Club
  • Arrive at your destination
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10 All-Star Movies Blizzard Beach Follow these steps:
  • Bus to Blizzard Beach
  • Arrive at your destination
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Starting Point Ending Point

Dining options at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins

There are several dining options at Copper Creek. Actually, the resort shares dining with Wilderness Lodge. You can choose from both Quick Service and Table Service options, including character dining with Snow White, the Evil Queen, and some of the Seven Dwarfs at Artist Point. To make things easier, Roaring Fork has Mobile Order.

Whispering Canyon Cafe also offers Mobile Dine Check-In, meaning you’ll check-in using the My Disney Experience app rather than going to the host stand. When your table is ready, you’ll be notified to proceed to a specific location. You can read more about the dining options below.

Quick Service

Roaring Fork

This is a food court-style restaurant with several stations that serve burgers, salads, sandwiches, barbecue, and more.

roaring fork

Location type: Food Court
Type of food: American
Meals Served: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, & late night dining
Seating Available: Indoor

  • On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 quick service credit
  • Is Mobile Order available? Yes
  • Pros: Usually good service, often have interesting seasonal cupcake options
  • Cons: Mediocre food, small and can be very busy/crowded during peak meal times

Geyser Point Bar & Grill

This is an outdoor bar and grill with beautiful views of Bay Lake.

geyser point

Location type: Quick service dining and lounge
Type of food: American
Meals Served: Lunch & dinner
Seating Available: Indoor

  • On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 quick service credit
  • Is Mobile Order available? Yes
  • Pros: Lovely covered outdoor seating (with heaters and retractable walls for cooler months), home-made chips and many unique food options that should appeal to a wide range of tastes
  • Cons: Out of the way for a Quick Service meal (unless you are staying at the Wilderness Lodge)

Table Service

Whispering Canyon Cafe

This is a table service restaurant featuring fun shenanigans and western fare and is located in the lobby of Wilderness Lodge.

whispering canyon

Location type: Themed Dining
Type of food: American
Meals Served: Breakfast, lunch, & dinner
Seating Available: Indoor

  • On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 table service credit
  • Pros: Family-pleasing food (skillets/platters) and a fun atmosphere that includes “pony” races
  • Cons: Noisy, little bit pricey, and while the servers here used to be known for their shenanigans, those have been scaled back (which takes away some from the fun)

Story Book Dining at Artist Point with Snow White

Enjoy a prix fixe menu in an enchanted forest, with visits from Snow White, dwarfs, and the opportunity to meet the (Evil) Queen.

dopey at artist point

Location type: Character Dining
Type of food: American
Meals Served: Dinner
Seating Available: Indoor

  • On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 2 table service credits
  • Pros: Opportunity to meet Snow White and the Evil Queen, fun themed menu
  • Cons: Can be a little bit of a hassle to get there if you aren’t staying at Wilderness Lodge or have plans to be at Magic Kingdom that day; quality food has decreased greatly since first opening

Everything Else

Territory Lounge

The Outer Rim is a bar that strictly serves drinks, but it’s a great way to enjoy the evening with some stunning views of Bay Lake.

territory lounge

Location type: Lounge
Type of food: A lounge that serves both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as light snacks
Meals Served: Snacks
Seating Available: Indoor

  • On the Disney Dining Plan? No
  • Is Mobile Order available? No
  • Pros: Fantastic place to grab a drink and appetizer, great ambiance
  • Cons: Can be noisy, Disney Dining Plan credits not accepted

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