Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Frommer's Review

Pines, cypress trees, lakes, and streams surround this woodsy 780-acre resort. The only disadvantage of staying here is the distance from Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, and Animal Kingdom (it is close to Magic Kingdom). But if you're a true outdoors type, you may appreciate the feeling of being more sheltered from some of the Mickey madness. There are 784 campsites for RVs, pull-behind campers, and tents (110/220-volt outlets, grills, and comfort areas with showers and restrooms).

Some sites are open to pets (the ones with full hook-ups) -- at an additional cost of $3 per site, not per pet, which is less expensive than using the WDW resort kennel, where you pay $13 per pet. The 408 wilderness cabins (actually trailers made to look like cabins) offer 504 square feet, enough for six people once you pull down the Murphy beds, and they also feature kitchens and daily housekeeping service. Cabins also feature an outside deck with grill. Roughing it Disney style isn't so rough with all the comforts of home. Nearby Pioneer Hall is home to the popular Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. In addition, there are plenty of outdoor recreational activities, including horseback riding, fishing, swimming, a petting farm, and playgrounds. The nightly campfire and marshmallow roast, followed by a Disney movie shown right in the great outdoors, is a big hit with families.

Facilities:2 restaurants; grill; lounge; 2 outdoor heated pools; kids' pool; 2 lighted tennis courts; watercraft rentals; outdoor activities (fishing; horseback, pony, and carriage and hay rides; campfire programs); 2 game rooms; WDW Transportation System; transportation to non-Disney parks for a fee; babysitting; laundry services.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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