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Here is where you will find information on the cabins at Fort Wilderness. Happy planning!

The cabins are a unique resort experience at WDW, offering spacious and comfy accommodations in a great outdoor setting. Cabins are complete with a full kitchen, charcoal grill, dishwasher, cable TV, and DVD players. There is parking for 1 vehicle and a golf cart at each cabin. Cabins also receive full housekeeping daily.


Cabins are located in the 2100 through 2800 loops of Fort Wilderness as seen by the map HERE. Each "loop" is a one-way road lined with between 30 to 72 individual cabins. At the end of each cabin loop is a bus stop, with buses that service the "Purple" route to either the "Outpost" or "Settlement". These buses will be labeled "Outpost Purple" or "Settlement Purple" depending on the direction they are traveling.




The Outpost area is the Front Desk/main parking area. Here you can get bus transportation to Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Downtown Disney, Typhoon Lagoon, and Blizzard Beach. This is also where the Kennel is located, and where you meet up for the Horseback Trail Rides.

The Settlement area is located near Bay Lake. Here you can visit the Settlement Trading Post, the Tri-Circle D Ranch, Pioneer Hall, the Marina, Clementine Beach, and the boat launch. The Tri-Circle D Ranch is home to the "Show" horses of WDW (the ones that pull the carriages and are used on Main Street), as well as pony rides and a small display of famous Disney horses (and Minnie Moo!). Pioneer Hall is home to Trails End Buffet (best cornbread in town!), The Hoop Dee Doo Musical Review, Guest Services (for tickets/dining), and the now defunct Crockett's Tavern. At the boat launch you can get transportation to the Magic Kingdom, Wilderness Lodge, and Contemporary Resort.

Something fun......

The Archery Experience at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground – Whether novice or expert marksman, an archery guide offers training and tips on how to hit the bulls-eye. Open to resort guests and non-guests alike, the 90-minute experience costs $25 (plus tax) per person, includes equipment and instruction and can be booked up to 90 days in advance by calling 407/939-7529. Offered Thursday, Friday and Saturday afternoons.

I just read the new issue of "All Ears" and the golf cart rental price has gone up to $59 a day

(03-24-2010 10:40 AM)ahcupcake Wrote: [ -> ]I just read the new issue of "All Ears" and the golf cart rental price has gone up to $59 a day

That's getting to be pretty pricey for the carts. My husband and kids love the Fort. We have enjoyed many stays at the cabins and part of the fun is the golf carts. It's like another ride to the kids - they love them. Riding around in the evenings during the holidays when the campers have their sites decorated is especially fun.

I understand there are offsite vendors now you can rent from who will deliver the carts to Ft. W. and charge much less than Disney. I belive they have a minimum amount of nights required, though.

Nice pictures, it is really beautiful cabin and really a calm place. There are quite a few excellent playgrounds around the property. If you want something different so it is perfect typical Disney spot. We were there in Nov 2009 and stayed in one of the cabins. The cabins were clean and comfy. We paid rent a golf cart ($55/day) and really enjoyed there.

Best Regards,

Thanks to my friend Channing at travelwiththemagic.com we (family of 6 with four girls) are staying at the Ft. W Cabins in August and CAN'T WAIT! Hope to be able to report back on our awesome trip!

(06-27-2010 06:49 PM)hajewell Wrote: [ -> ]Thanks to my friend Channing at travelwiththemagic.com we (family of 6 with four girls) are staying at the Ft. W Cabins in August and CAN'T WAIT! Hope to be able to report back on our awesome trip!

Hi, Heather! Welcome over here!! You are going to love it. If you don't, call me and I'll get you outa there.

Channing

Hi Heather , welcome!

I stayed there only once and though i had one of those bad weather weeks. i liked the cabin.

Just watch out for the snakes! lol
we had one slither under our car!
I really like how quiet it is when it gets dark.

(06-27-2010 06:49 PM)hajewell Wrote: [ -> ]Thanks to my friend Channing at travelwiththemagic.com we (family of 6 with four girls) are staying at the Ft. W Cabins in August and CAN'T WAIT! Hope to be able to report back on our awesome trip!

Welcome to Magic Chat. The cabins look very nice and I know the kids love staying there. Have a great trip and please do report back when you return.

(06-27-2010 06:49 PM)hajewell Wrote: [ -> ]Thanks to my friend Channing at travelwiththemagic.com we (family of 6 with four girls) are staying at the Ft. W Cabins in August and CAN'T WAIT! Hope to be able to report back on our awesome trip!

Welcome to Magic Chat . We've never stayed at the cabins but a friend of mine did and LOVED it......you are going to have a great time . Would love to hear all about your trip when you return .

Deb

Hi Heather
Welcome to magic chat!

I cant wait to hear all about your trip. I have never stayed in the cabins but always wondered what it would be like.
Have a magical trip!

Jackie

Hi Heather I am sure you are going to have a wonderful trip.. What an awesome TA you have!

Looking foward to hearing about your stay at the cabins too..

Overview:

Fort Wilderness Map

From 1973 through to 1980, Fort Wilderness featured a 3½-mile long steam-powered railroad (titled the “Fort Wilderness Railroad”) that provided transportation around the resort grounds to campers and guests visiting the nearby River Country water park. The railroad was removed in the early 1980s. Some of the track is still in place around outlying areas of the campground.

The resort hosts two dinner shows, the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue and Mickey’s Backyard BBQ. Other amenities include playgrounds, two heated swimming pools, a buffet, the Trail’s End Restaurant, as well as other activities, such as fishing, horseback riding, and a 2.3 mile paved and sand exercise trail that runs from the petting farm to the Wilderness Lodge. There are showers, a laundry room, restrooms, and a newspaper outlet located in the Comfort Station on every loop

The campground features a free nightly Campfire Sing-Along with Chip ‘n Dale where a Disney Cast Member leads songs in an outdoor amphitheater while the characters Chip ‘n Dale go to seated audience members, signing autographs and posing for photos. Two firepits are available for roasting marshmallows and making S’mores. Guests may bring their own marshmallows and roasting sticks or kits can be purchased at the snack shop. Following the sing-along, a Disney children’s movie is shown on an outdoor screen. Also at night the Electrical Water Pageant passes the beach and marina.
Dining:

Trail’s End Restaurant American down-home cooking and hearty vittles are served in this rustically decorated restaurant.

Dinner Show
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue This nightly old-fashioned dinner show includes hand-clappin’, knee-slappin’ music and comedy combined with an all-American, family-style dinner.

Mickey’s Backyard BBQ Mickey and his country-western friends Cyclone Sally and Tumbleweed Will treat you to an evening of down-home hospitality. Sing, dance and enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat dinner.

Lounges
Crockett’s Tavern This outpost lounge offers pizza, nachos and specialties from a full-service bar.
Spa and Recreation:

Tri-Circle-D Ranch Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground offers guided tours on horseback, carriage, or wagon through the lush natural wilderness of Central Florida.

Electric Cart Rentals Explore the more than 700 acres of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort in an electric-powered cart. Daily and weekly rentals are available at the Outpost. Advance reservations are highly recommended. To reserve a cart up to one year in advance, call (407) 824-2742. (Fee applies.)

Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Campfire Sing-a-Long & Movie Every evening, Resort Guests can gather around the campfire for songs and fun (including roasting marshmallows) hosted by Disney’s famous chipmunk pals, then watch a classic Disney movie under the stars.

Bike and Watercraft Rentals Rent a bike and cruise around the wilderness. Or, spend time on Bay Lake in a pontoon boat, canopy boat or Sea Raycer. You can also sign up for professional waterskiing or wake boarding instruction at Sammy Duvall’s Watersports Centre. (fees apply)

Bay Lake Beach Soak up the sun or kick up the sand on a white-sand beach along tranquil Bay Lake.

Arcade Play a variety of video and pinball games at Davy Crockett’s Wilderness Arcade at Pioneer Hall and Daniel Boone’s Wilderness Arcade in the Meadow Recreation Area.

Tennis Bring your tennis gear and hit the courts. If you’d like one-on-one instruction, private lessons are offered daily at the Grand Floridian Tennis Center. For reservations, call (407) 621-1991. (Fee applies.)

Other Outdoor Activities Work up a sweat playing volleyball, tetherball or basketball. Take it easy with a game of horseshoes or shuffleboard. You can even try your hand at archery.

Playground Climb, slide and play at outdoor activity areas located at Pioneer Hall, the Meadow Recreation area, Creekside Meadow and the Marina/Beach area.

Electric Water Pageant This magical aquatic parade of multi-colored fish, turtles, whales and Americana like stars and flags drifts past Fort Wilderness beach at 9:45 p.m. nightly.

Fishing Go down to the marina and reserve a fun-filled, catch-and-release fishing trip for the entire family. (Fee applies.) You may also fish in the many canals running through Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.

Trails Run the 2.3-mile rugged Fort Wilderness Exercise Trail.

Movies Under the Stars Watch Disney movies under the stars at select Walt Disney World Resorts. By the pool or on the beach, you’ll have a unique experience only Walt Disney World can provide. For more information go to the Guest Information desk in the lobby.

Wilderness Back Trail Adventure Wilderness Back Trail Adventures offer tours of the stunning surroundings of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort on a Segway Personal Transporter. Guests must be at least 16 years of age for this 2-hour tour. Fee applies.

Pools Go for a dip at Meadow Swimmin’ Pool or Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool, serenely situated among towering trees. Ask a Cast Member about planned pool activities for children. Be sure to try out the brand new water slide and hot tub at the Meadow Swimmin’ Hole!

Haunted Carriage Ride During this 25-minute narrated nighttime carriage ride through the woods of Disney’s Ft. Wilderness Resort, experience chilling sights and sounds inspired by the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. October 1 to 31, 2010, nightly from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. For pricing and availability, please call (407) WDW-PLAY or (407) 939-7529.
Transportation:

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground transportation options include water taxis, and buses provide access to other Walt Disney World areas and attractions.

Aug 27th -
Trail's End at Fort Wilderness to offer a lunch menu service instead of buffet



Beginning this Sunday (August 27 2010), Trail's End at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort will offer an a la carte menu service for lunch instead of a buffet service. We understand that this is a trial, and menu items include chili, fried chicken and waffles, sautéed catfish, grilled pork chop, spicy grilled shrimp and andouille sausage, Wilderness s’mores and a warm sticky bun sundae. No word yet on how long the trial period will last.

Breakfast and dinner are set to remain as a buffet.