Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground is a slice of the outdoors in the middle of Walt Disney World. Towering pines shade hundreds of campsites for tents and RVs, plus modern cabins that sleep six. There’s a nightly campfire sing-along with Chip ‘n’ Dale, horseback trail rides, fishing, archery and the famous dinner show.
| Category | Campground and cabins (Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort are Disney Vacation Club) |
| Location | Magic Kingdom resort area, on Bay Lake |
| Getting to the parks | Boat to Magic Kingdom; internal buses; park buses |
| Opened | November 1971 |
| Theme | American frontier and forest |
| Dining | Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, Trail’s End Restaurant |
Why stay here
- Budget-friendly camping, or cabins for comfort.
- Tons to do, from pony rides to golf carts and nightly movies.
- Boat to Magic Kingdom.
Dining
- Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue: a rollicking dinner show.
- Trail’s End Restaurant: Southern comfort food.
- P&J’s Southern Takeout: quick meals near the Meadow.
Tips
- Rent a golf cart. The resort is huge, and carts are the best way to get around.
- Visit the Tri-Circle-D Ranch to see Disney’s horses, including those that pull the Main Street trolley.
Featured Photo: Fort Wilderness Railroad Track Remnants – Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground by Evan Wohrman, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr.
