Here's my 2 cents on Wilderness Lodge.
Yes, the busses go to the Poly and GF before they go to MGM or Epcot. I though it was neat to see the other resorts. Plus, WL is the first stop, and you will always have a seat. (I thought it was rather odd that the more $$ resort guests had to stand on the bus. Perhaps the perk was a shorter ride.)
WL (and AKL) are the least expensive deluxe resorts. You get queen beds (instead of doubles) and other little extras. In value season you will get some good discounts (as in, you can go deluxe for about the regular price of a moderate), so it is a good time to try.
Here is the menu from Roaring Forks snack bar. The big draw for me of WL is that it is a smaller resort in one building. It is a very short walk to the lobby, to the Mercantile (where you pick up packages delivered from the parks), and to food. That is not necessarily the case at CBR especially. (Did I mention that it is inside, so rain won't slow you down?)
ROARING FORKS
Wilderness Lodge
Counter Service
Menu Date: April 2001
Breakfast 7 am - 11 am
Lunch/Dinner 11 am - 11pm
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BREAKFAST
Sausage Patty & Biscuit - Sausage patty with cheese served on a large biscuit accompanied by hash browns $3.79
Breakfast Sandwich - Egg, ham and cheese on a Kaiser Roll accompanied by hash browns $4.49
Breakfast Plate - Scrambled eggs, 2 strips of bacon accompanied by hash browns $4.49
Breakfast Pizza - Choice of bacon, ham or sausage $4.59
Hot Oatmeal - $1.99
Assorted Cold Cereals with milk - $1.99
Fresh Fruit Cup - $2.99
Assorted Yogurts - $1.99
Whole Fresh Fruit - $0.99
Assorted Muffins - $1.69
Assorted Bagels - $1.89
Croissants - $1.89
Pecan Sticky Buns - $2.59
Danish - $2.59
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LUNCH and DINNER
Philly Steak Sandwich Basket - Shaved marinated beef,mozzarella cheese, and grilled onions on a lodge bakery roll with French fries $5.89
Marinated chicken breast sandwich - served w/ French fries $6.29
All beef hot dog basket served w/ French fries $4.69
Chili dog basket served w/ French fries $4.99
Hamburger basket served w/ French fries $5.49; cheeseburger $5.89
Chicken Strips Basket with fries - $5.99
Smoked Turkey Sandwich - $5.79
Chicken Salad Sandwich - $5.79
Tuna Salad Sandwich - $5.79
Chicken Wrap Sandwich - $5.89
Peanut Butter & Jelly w/ chips $3.49
Personal Pizza - Cheese $4.59; Pepperoni $ 4.89; Sausage $4.89
Also daily specials (usually one item, such as BBQ chicken basket).
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SIDES
Garden Salad - $2.69
Chuck Wagon Chili or Soup - $2.69
French Fries - $1.69
Nacho Chips with Cheese - $2.89
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DESSERT
Soft serve $2.99|
Mini bundt cake $1.89
Cupcake $1.89
Juicy Gel $1.49
Assorted Cookies $1.69
Brownies and Magic Cookie Bars - $2.29
Granola Bars $1.29
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BEVERAGES
Assorted Juices - $1.49
Milk - $0.99
Coffee,Hot Tea, Hot Chocolate - $1.79
Bottled Water $2.29
PowerAde - $2.49
Fruitopia - $2.49
Fountain Soft Drinks - Large $1.99 and Small $1.69
Beer Domestic - $3.99
Beer Import - $4.29