From awesome activities to live entertainment, learn why Guests of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground are such happy campers! Cardmembers can plan their next adventure with special vacation financing when they book select Disney vacation packages for their Walt Disney World® Resort vacation when using the Disney® Visa® Card.1
A Rustic Retreat in the Heart of the Magic
Since his humble start in rural Missouri, Walt Disney always loved the great outdoors. His fascination with America’s forests, fields and farmlands is alive and well throughout the unique landscape of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – A Disney Vacation Club Resort lend comfortable conveniences to your lodging among the pines; The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort place you in the peaceful and beautiful backcountry for an authentic camping experience; and both options are short rides away from pools, trails, recreation and of course, Magic Kingdom® Park!
Accommodations and Lodging Options: Cabins & Campsites
If you wonder what types of accommodations are available at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, you can choose from these two distinct options. The Cabins provide creature comforts like beds, furniture, a TV and a fully-equipped kitchen inside cozy structures. The Campsites offer fully-equipped sites for up to eight Guests per site; bring your tent or RV and the Campsites provide equipment like a charcoal grill, picnic table, electrical hook-ups and, in some cases, sewer hook-ups.
And you don’t have to leave Pluto behind! There are dog-friendly cabins and campsites available, so be sure to select one of those options if you want to bring your best buddy along. If you’re curious about more lodging options that accommodate four-legged family members, be sure to check out our article on Pet-Friendly Hotels at Walt Disney World® Resort.
Dining
Just as the Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground landscapes pay tribute to America’s natural splendor, the dining options near the Resort offer hearty home-style cooking worthy of the frontier! Savor some quick-service snacks and beverages at Meadow Snack Bar (at Meadow Swimmin’ Pool), the Chuck Wagon or Crockett’s Tavern. Or, for more bountiful quick-service for the whole family, try breakfast, lunch or dinner at Trail’s End Restaurant; and save room for a dinner show with live musical entertainment at the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue!
Recreation
One of the greatest things about the great outdoors: “Adventure is out there!” Make a splash at the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool, with its 67-foot corkscrew water slide and water play area for little ones. Or venture out into the beautiful landscape by renting bicycles, canoes or kayaks. Try fishing with the family, ride wagons or ponies at the trails around the Tri-Circle-D Ranch and unleash your inner archer at the Fort Wilderness Archery Experience. With all the recreation options at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, there’s sure to be a wild time waiting for everyone!
Plus, don’t forget that Cardmembers can receive 10% off the non-discounted price of select recreation experiences at Walt Disney World® Resort when you use your Disney Visa Card.2
This promotion includes the Horseback Trail Rides at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground—so what are you waiting for? Giddy up and go get this good deal while it lasts!
Resort Transportation and Parking
Guests of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground can trade the trails for travels to the Parks, or other Resort hotels, with Resort Transportation options. Guests staying at Disney Resort hotels can travel around the Resort by bus or water taxi. Guests can even rent an electric golf cart to get around with ease, which can be reserved up to a year in advance by calling the Resort ahead of time. For an additional charge, a Minnie Van™ Connected by Lyft can take your party straight to your destination, and can pick you up at your loop. Wondering if you can park your car at your cabin or campsite? The answer is yes: overnight self-parking is complimentary at Disney resort hotels, including the Fort Wilderness cabins and campsites; each cabin or campsite provides space to park one motorized vehicle. Standard theme park parking is also included for registered Guests of Disney Resort hotels and select Annual Passholders.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Resort
Q: Do Guests staying at the cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground get Early Theme Park Entry?
A: Yes! Guests at any Disney Resort hotel can enjoy Early Theme Park access. That includes Guests staying at both the cabins and the campgrounds.
Q: How long is the water taxi ride from Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds to Magic Kingdom® Park?
A: Once aboard the water taxi, the ride to Magic Kingdom® Park usually takes 10 to 15 minutes. While it avoids road traffic, keep in mind that there will likely be a waiting period for the water taxi to arrive.
Q: How do I make reservations, and how far in advance can I book?
A: Reservations at Disney Resort hotels can be made up to a year in advance. Hotel reservations and vacation packages can be made online; and don’t forget: Cardmembers can enjoy special vacation financing on select Disney vacation packages when making these plans!1
Q: Can I rent a golf cart at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground?
A: Yes! Electric golf carts are a popular way to travel around the resort grounds. You can reserve your golf cart up to a calendar year prior to your visit by calling (407) 824-2742.
Q: Are there discounts available for golf cart rentals or stays?
A: There are no discounts available for golf cart rentals, but Guests can bring their own golf carts if they can provide proof of insurance. However, there are several ways to enjoy special discounts on Disney Resort hotel stays, including Passholder discounts and savings for members of the U.S. military.
Q: Is Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground pet-friendly?
A: There are select pet-friendly cabins and campgrounds at Fort Wilderness, so be sure to specify that option when booking! For more options, you can check out our article on Pet-Friendly Hotels at Walt Disney World® Resort.
Q: What are the best activities for kids at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground?
A: With so many recreation options at Fort Wilderness, there’s something for everyone! Little ones can enjoy water play areas at Meadow Swimmin’ Pool, older kids can enjoy games and pinball at the Wilderness Arcades and kids of all ages can try exciting outdoorsy activities like archery, kayaking and much more!
Q: Are there special events or seasonal activities?
A: Along with the long-running show at the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, campers can carry a tune at Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long while roasting marshmallows, and marvel at the spectacles across Seven Seas Lagoon during the Electrical Water Pageant. And when the winter holidays gallop along, Guests can take a horse-drawn carriage ride out of Tri-Circle-D Ranch!
Whether you want to kick back in a cabin or pitch a tent under the stars, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground truly brings the greatest of the great outdoors to a Disney vacation! Start planning the rustic relaxation, exciting activities and stunning sights today. And be sure to start with your Disney Visa Card close at hand, so your planning can begin with special vacation financing!1
