5. The Cradleboard Collection

Behind the check-in desk in the lobby of the Lodge, you’ll see a framed collection of Native American cradleboards. Native American mothers bound their infants to these sturdy boards so they could carry them on their backs, prop them up to see the world, and keep them safe. Cradleboards were traditionally crafted by a close female member of the family. The cradleboards on display in this collection include pieces from the Crow, Apache, Arapaho, Cheyenne, Ute, Kiowa, Navajo, and Comanche tribes.

6. The Wild Footprints

Take a stroll around the exterior of the lodge and you’ll notice a plethora of footprints in the pavement. As in many areas around Disney, the ground here tells a story. Around the Lodge, these footprints represent various animals in keeping with the theme of the resort. You’ll see deer, bear, and even wolf prints at various spots along the paths.

7. The Carolwood Pacific Room

Located near the lobby of the Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, the Carolwood Pacific Room is a quiet retreat dedicated to Walt Disney’s love of trains. The space is filled with train-themed details, from miniature replicas to photos and paintings. The highlights of the room are the cattle car and gondola car from the original Lillie Belle. The Lillie Belle was a live steam train built to one-eighth scale that Walt ran around his Holmby Hills property. Iconic pictures of Walt show him riding the miniature train. The cars on display in this room are even sitting on two pieces from the original track.

Don’t miss the fireplace in this room, either. Though less impressive than the Grand Canyon Fireplace, this one features a hidden Mickey all its own on the left side just beneath the mantle.

8. The Trails

The Wilderness Lodge is actually within walking distance of Fort Wilderness via a wooded 2.5 mile trail. This trail is the perfect place to head if you’d like to spot some real Florida wildlife. Take a quiet stroll just before dusk and you’re likely to see several deer along the path. Wild turkeys and rabbits are common sights as well. If you don’t want to explore on foot, bikes and surrey bike rentals are available at Teton Boat & Bike Rental at the head of the path.

This list only touches the surface of the detailed features found in the Wilderness Lodge. If you’re itching to learn more, head to the Grand Canyon fireplace at 9am Wednesday through Saturday for an hour-long tour that delves even deeper into the architecture and history of this resort.