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There is a place where the crickets chirp all day. You can find peace and solitude. You can cozy up to a fire. You can sit, relax, read a good book.
Welcome to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. If you enjoy the great outdoors, then this is the place for you. This resort looks like it could be in the mountains. Resembling a giant log cabin, they kept it very authentic in every detail. Walking around the property the soothing sound of crickets can be heard. There is a boardwalk that takes you to a lake where you can take a leisurely boat ride. You truly feel like you are in the woods.
Stepping inside the lodge you are instantly surrounded by the woodsy feeling. From the log beams and railings, to the intricately carved totem poles, the attention to detail is outstanding. The lobby is completely open from floor to ceiling.
What really caught my eye though are these amazing light fixtures that are true works of art themselves. They look like wigwams with buffalo and Indians running around them. Again the attention to detail is just immaculate!
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As always, I hope you enjoyed today’s post and I encourage you to join the conversation by writing your thoughts below as I truly like to hear from all of my visitors! 
Unbelievable. I had no idea the Wilderness Lodge was so fancy…and yet I should have known. Great photo!
Thanks Heather! I think Disney puts fancy into everything they do!
The detail in your photographs is just unbelievable. This is gorgeous!
Thank you so much Paige! I really appreciate it!
wilderness luxury, right?
You got it! It’s the best of both worlds!
Wow! That is beautiful! I have one question…does Mickey ever visit?
Thanks so much! I haven’t seen him there yet but I have spotted him in other places!
Nicely done mate.
Thank you Mike!
Is this HDR? The light is just perfect!
Hi Anto! Yes this is an HDR shot. Thank you so much for visiting my blog and for following me!
You are welcome Michael, your photographs are beautiful!
Thanks!
What a Grand Place – thanks for sharing!
Thank you Renee! I appreciate the blog visit!
This reminds me of my first visit to Disneland many years ago. I assumed I was going to hate it and ended up being fascinated by the attention to detail and creativity. Those lamps are fabulous. Thanks for this great view.
They really do put a lot of effort into everything they do there! It is a very magical place! Thanks for your wonderful comments Louise!
Very cool Michael, HDR Heaven
Thanks Mike! It definitely is HDR Heaven! I could spend days here shooting pics!
Fabulous shot, Michael! Wow, this one is FULL of rich details. I was captivated by it for quite some time and hope to return tomorrow for a second look. Great tones and details my friend, absolutely fan-flippin-tastic!
Thank you so much Toad! There are a lot of details for sure. I appreciate the gracious comments!
Wow this is amazing! Thank you for sharing this
Thanks Sarah! I appreciate the comments!
This place looks amazing ! It reminds me a bit of the lodge in yellowstone. Crickets…?? They fake cricket sounds? Now that is just weird. Great to see you Michael, been missing you’re great photos!
It is a very amazing resort Bella! Yeah they have speakers hidden in the trees all around the property with the chirps. I’m glad you liked the picture! Thanks for stopping by!
Also one of my readers informed us that the design was based on the Old Faithful Inn at Yellowstone. There is a mini geyser at the back of the property, but I haven’t seen it going when I was there. Pretty cool!
Oh, wow–I was just there last night. I had gone with the intention of reading my book, but the Christmas tree is up so I spent time enjoying that instead
! You would love the fixtures on the tree that match the wigwams in the lobby. I took lots of photos, but they’re nothing compared to yours!
To Bella Remy: I took a tour of Wilderness Lodge, and learned that one of the places they based the design on was Old Faithful Inn at Yellowstone
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That sounds awesome Wendy! I have seen the tree on previous visits but I never really paid attention to the ornaments. I am planning on going there again before Christmas so I will be sure to check them out. Thanks for the compliments on my photos and for the info about the design of the lodge!
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The picture, specially the cloros, are really excellent, thanks
Thank you Katy!
Amazing capture!
Thank you so much Asha!
Great shot!
I live so close to Disney, wonder why i havent made it over there to take some photos?
Do they allow dslr type cameras or do you have to be covert and carry small csc’s?
Thank you Greg! You definitely need to go over there. It’s a photographer’s paradise! I take my DSLR and a tripod all the time with no problems at all. Thanks again for stopping by and commenting!
Hmmm I can’t believe I missed this post. Fantastic image Michael. I love all the detail.
Thank you so much Edith! This place certainly contains a lot of detail!
Michael! Another fantastic photo from you. I love how much there is to look at and take in, in this photo. Just pure awesomeness
Thank you very much Bec! I truly appreciate your kind words!
Wonderful shot of the lodge! I’ve been there several times and it really is “camping” in luxury! Also, just found your blog for the first time – how have I not been here sooner?!
Looking forward to following along!
Thank you Casey! It certainly is! I’m happy you found my blog and I appreciate you following me! Thanks again!
Hi,
What an astonishing place. The wood work is magnificent, and I totally agree with you about the lighting. You can tell a lot of time and effort was put into this the planning also would of taken a lot of time, a great photo you have captured it all so very well.
Thank you so much Mags! This is probably my favorite of the resorts at Disney. I really love the feeling you get when you step inside. And there’s nothing like the smell of a roaring fire in the fireplace either!
Greetings from Australia.
Lovely photo regarding composition and lighting. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Konstantine! I appreciate the comments!