It’s not exactly luxurious — the bedding is sub par and crowds are a constant — but the 727-room Wilderness Lodge is still a superb family resort. It has lake access, hiking trails, a standout pool and water slide, free daily kids’ activities, a great gym, and elaborate, Western frontier decor (including an exploding geyser) to keep kids enthralled — all just 5 minutes from the Magic Kingdom.
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