Walt Disney World’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, set on 750 acres, lets guests alternate between touring the theme parks and enjoying outdoor activities and amenities. Thanks to its pine and cypress trees and Bay Lake view, Fort Wilderness seems miles away from the hubbub of the Magic Kingdom. Yet it’s only a short boat or bus ride away, allowing guests to enjoy all the theme-park excitement or relax in the resort’s “rustic luxury.”
Fort Wilderness Campsites for Tent Camping, Trailers, and RVs
For Disney guests who love camping, Fort Wilderness offers 4 types of campsites for tents to 45-foot long and longer vehicles. All allow up to 10 guests; groups of 20 or more – scout troops, schools, others – may reserve spots at Creekside Meadow, a campsite area for tents.
Campsite offer water, electrical hook-ups (20/30/50 amps), cable connection, picnic tables and charcoal grills and privacy landscaping, and most sites have sewer hook-ups. Internet access is available (additional fees apply). There are pet-friendly sites.
- Campsite with Partial Hook-Up: for one tent or pop-up camper. No sewer included.
- Campsite with Full Hook-Up: for one RV or camper plus one tent, or two tents.
- Preferred Campsite: The same as full campsites, but in a premium location that accommodates large trailers or motor homes. Upgraded picnic and grill area. Some locations permit pets.
- Premium Campsite: The same as preferred campsites, but with extra-large concrete parking spots for vehicles longer than 45 feet and multiple pull-outs.
Preferred and Premium sites are located near the Settlement Trading Post, Pioneer Hall, Meadows and marina areas.
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Cabins
Fort Wilderness’s air-conditioned cabins, moderate-level accommodations, are approximately 500 square feet for up to 6 guests. One bedroom holds a double bed and bunk bed, and the living room has a Murphy bed. The kitchen is fully equipped for 6 guests and includes a refrigerator, electric stove, microwave, toaster, coffeemaker, and dishwasher. The living room includes a television with cable and a DVD player and/or VCR.
A cabin’s outside features include a deck, picnic table, and charcoal grill. Other cabin features are daily housekeeping and high-speed internet access (for an additional fee). Wheelchair-accessible cabins are available.
Resort Facilities – Comfort Stations & Trading Posts
Fort Wilderness provides 15 air-conditioned comfort stations that provide private toilets and showers, laundry rooms, telephones and ice machines. Except for the laundry rooms, comfort stations are open 24 hours a day, and accessible by card access (resort IDs).
A limited selection of groceries, supplies, and sundries are available at Settlement Trading post and Meadow Trading Post. Both locations sell grocery staples, convenience and frozen foods, beer and other alcoholic beverages, baby needs, health and beauty supplies, women’s products, and Disney merchandise. Meadow Trading Post also sells camping supplies, has a deli and rents video. Trading-post prices are higher than at off-site locations.
Dining at Disney’s Fort Wilderness
Fort Wilderness dining options include one restaurants; on bar/lounge that serves appetizers and take-out food; two dinner shows, one of which is a character meal; and snack carts. All serve reasonably-priced (for Disney) American food – prices range from under $10 to $60 per person, excluding alcohol, tax, and gratuity.
- Crockett’s Tavern: a lounge that serves beer and wine, along with standard bar-fare and whole pizzas
- Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue: an all-you-can-eat musical comedy dinner show
- Mickey’s Backyard BBQ: an all-you-can-eat character dinner that includes live music, dancing, and appearances by Mickey, Minnie and friends
- Trail’s End Restaurant: features all-you-can-eat buffets for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
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Fort Wilderness – Transportation and Outdoor Sports & Recreation
Automobiles are prohibited, except when entering or leaving Fort Wilderness. Disney’s busses travel throughout the grounds and guests are encouraged to use bicycles and golf carts, which are available for rental.
Fort Wilderness provides numerous Walt Disney World sports and recreation opportunities: beaches and swimming pools, bikes and watercraft, tennis courts and walking or jogging trails, and children’s areas and arcades. Unlike other resorts, Fort Wilderness offers horseback riding and a petting zoo, campfire sing-a-longs and wagon rides. There’s even a Segway tour.
Many guests staying at or visiting Disney’s Fort Wilderness are especially interested in its horseback and pony rides, petting zoo, and working blacksmith shop. As the only pet-friendly resort on Walt Disney World property, Fort Wilderness also has a kennel, plenty of dog-walking trails and Waggin' Trails Dog Park, a leash-free area.
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Walt Disney World guests who enjoy active vacations and theme parks might consider Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds. For more information on Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds, dining, or activities, visit the Walt Disney World website.
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