Boulder Ridge Villas at
Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort
Boulder Ridge Villas
901 Timberline Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Front Desk:  407-824-3200
Fax:  407-824-3508

Grand Opening: November 15, 2000
Deed Expiration:  Jan 31st, 2042
Years Remaining: 19
2023 Dues per Point: $8.51

Direct Sales Summary
Direct Cost per Point:  $215
Direct Cost per Point per Year:  $11.32
Minimum Points for New Members:  150
Minimum Points for Existing Members: 25

Resort Refurbishment:
Next full or hard refurb: 2020
Next soft goods refurb: 2027

Resale Summary as of May 2023
Average Cost per Point: $115
Resale / Direct Savings: 46.51%
150 Point Blue Card Premium: $15,000
Free Moonlight Mickey Bars to Break Even: 2,636

Open listings at DVC Resale Market Listings.

Room Tours & Information

Our Team's Shows About Boulder Ridge Villas

The Worst One and Two Bedroom Villas including “The Beverly of DVC”

The Worst One and Two Bedroom Villas including “The Beverly of DVC”

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The Worst One and Two Bedroom Villas including "The Beverly of DVC"







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What are the three worst one and two-bedroom villas in DVC? We asked our panel of studio staying experts to give us their top 3 choices. We asked them to focus exclusively on the room as we've discussed the resorts in numerous other shows. We also asked each guest to choose their own descriptive language to describe their bottom three villas. Floor plan and decor preferences were significant factors in Episode 225

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Wilderness Lodge Activities Review Updated for 2022

Wilderness Lodge Activities Review Updated for 2022

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Wilderness Lodge Activities Review Updated for 2022







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Wilderness Lodge Showdown:  Copper Creek vs Boulder Ridge

Wilderness Lodge Showdown: Copper Creek vs Boulder Ridge

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Wilderness Lodge Showdown: Copper Creek vs Boulder Ridge







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DVC Members Roxanne Steele, Holly Austin, and Heather Knecht join Chad in this lively discussion about the key differences between Copper Creek and Boulder Ridge Villas. Both are under the Wilderness Lodge umbrella, but if booking there, which should you choose? After this episode, you'll have a much clearer idea of which would be the better fit for you. However, the gang concurs that when at Wilderness Lodge, you really can't go wrong. Topics covered include room types and vibe of the rooms, amenities for each side of the resort, pool areas, proximity to restaurants, and lobbies. As a result of this episode, you'll want to put Wilderness Lodge at the top of your list for your next trip to WDW. Episode 209

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Boulder Ridge Rooms: The Beverly of DVC?

Boulder Ridge Rooms: The Beverly of DVC?

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Our Boulder Ridge review series continues with a discussion about the rooms themselves. Boulder Ridge offers Deluxe Studios, One-Bedroom, and Two Bedroom rooms. Tune in to find out what Chad calls the Boulder Ridge floorplan, “the Beverly of DVC.” Episode 207

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History of the Wilderness Lodge – Part 2 (Boulder Ridge Review Series)

History of the Wilderness Lodge – Part 2 (Boulder Ridge Review Series)

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History of the Wilderness Lodge - Part 2 (Boulder Ridge Review Series)







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In Episode 206 we continue the conversation with Jim Korkis about the history and backstories of Disney’s Copper Creek Cabins and Villas at the Wilderness Lodge.  This blog post is a high-level summary for show notes and photographs of things discussed in the podcast.  For more information, you may want to see the articles Jim posted on MousePlanet.com. “The Wilderness Lodge Saga – Part One” and “The Wilderness Lodge Saga – Part Two.”

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History of Wilderness Lodge Part 1 (Rebroadcast for Boulder Ridge Review Series)

History of Wilderness Lodge Part 1 (Rebroadcast for Boulder Ridge Review Series)

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History of Wilderness Lodge Part 1 (Rebroadcast for Boulder Ridge Review Series)







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As we kick off the Boulder Ridge review series, we're rebroadcasting a show with legendary Disney historian Jim Korkis about the history and backstories of one of my home resorts: Wilderness Lodge. Jim is a former cast member at Disney in numerous roles. At one time, Jim led tour groups for Disney at Wilderness Lodge. In part one, Jim covers the history of the resort from the original concept of Cypress Point Lodge to what became Wilderness Lodge. Episode 205

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121 Insider Tips for Picking Your Next DVC Home Resort

121 Insider Tips for Picking Your Next DVC Home Resort

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121 Insider Tips for Picking Your Next DVC Home Resort







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DVC Members love their home resorts for a variety of reasons. Chad, Valerie, Brad, and Sandy are back to discuss the three main factors people use when picking their home resort. Some people buy them because they love the resort. Others buy specifically for the 11-month booking window advantage. Yet other members are more influenced by the financial, economic, and deed expiration dates. We believe every resort is unique, and there's something for everyone to love in DVC. Join the conversation as we discuss these three factors across all of the DVC resorts.

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Best & Worst Rooms at Boulder Ridge Villas at Wilderness Lodge

What Are The Best & Worst Rooms at Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge? In today’s video, Shannon goes over some of the best (and worst) rooms at this Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Resort. Everyone’s wants are different, Shannon walks you through some things to consider when making a room request at Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge using the TouringPlans.com Room Request Feature available only to their subscribers.

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C010 Team Copper Creek vs Team Boulder Ridge

Community Hall Live!
Community Hall Live!
C010 Team Copper Creek vs Team Boulder Ridge







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Join the conversation as we review Disney's Wilderness Lodge from DVC member perspectives. We're discussing the resort offerings, and then at the end, we'll ask you to choose one for your next vacation. Are you Team Copper Creek or Team Boulder Ridge? Once we convince you to stay here, we'll ask you to vote in our interactive poll, are you Team Copper Creek or Team Boulder Ridge? If you were buying at Wilderness Lodge, which contract would you pick?

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