One of its features here is a totem pole. At the bottom of the totem pole (literally) is Humphrey the Bear. This is the only place on property you'll find him. Cast members consider it good luck to rub his nose.
There is a stream at the Lodge. It bubbles up inside the main lobby then trickles down the rocks forming a roaring waterfall. All that water ends up in the pool. It's really cool.
Just past the pool is Bay Lake. There is a beach and beachside bar here along with a dock. From here, you can catch the boat to Fort Wilderness, the Contemporary, or the Magic Kingdom.
The path to these places is a nice walk through some spanish moss covered trees.
If you get up early enough, you can catch some of the animals that live around the Lodge, including little bunnies.
The place is wonderful, with some great views from outside the rooms.
I must say, I have a bit of an obsession with Fire Rock Geyser. I don't know why, but I love photographing it.
Since I visited this resort quite a few times, I saw some things that may have been one time things. For example: I noticed some unusual guests taking advantage of the resort's swimming pool one morning...
Gina reminds me that they have very comfy chairs. And we would know. Those are the chairs we wait in before eating at the Whispering Canyon Cafe.
KETCHUP!
If you have never eaten there, you absolutely must. We refer to it as Meat Fest. I should say "lovingly" refer to it as Meat Fest.
The bring you a tray of meat and fixin's. And you just dig in. It is fantastic. The wait staff all have an upbeat, but very sarcastic attitude. If you say you are thirsty, they bring you a gallon sized glass. If it's your birthday, don't be surprised if they eat your cupcake behind your back. If you drop your fork, they'll tape a new one to your hand.
But more importantly, this is a restuarant that doesn't have ketchup on their tables when guests arrive. And the cast members are not going to help you get any. You want ketchup? You stand up on your chair and yell "I need ketchup!" Then, if you are not using ketchup at your table (which you previously acquired), you are required to take it to the needy table. So the table gets like 20 bottles of ketchup.
Fun place. Can't wait to get back there.
TTFN
