Experience the great outdoors with a touch of Disney magic at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Set among 750 acres of pine and cypress forest, Fort Wilderness offers a completely different way to stay at Walt Disney World Resort.
Guests can choose from fully equipped campsites for tents and RVs or stay in a cabin for more of a home-away-from-home experience. With plenty of recreation, dining and entertainment right at the resort, Fort Wilderness can feel like a vacation destination all on its own.
Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground at a Glance
🏨 Resort Category: Moderate Resort
📍 Resort Area: Magic Kingdom Resort Area
🛏️ Accommodations: Campsites and cabins
🏰 Closest Theme Park: Magic Kingdom Park
🚌 Transportation: Boat transportation to Magic Kingdom, plus bus transportation throughout the resort and to other Walt Disney World destinations
🍽️ Dining: Quick-service and table-service options
🏊 Pools: Two pool areas, including the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool
👨👩👧👦 Best For: Families, outdoor lovers, RV travelers, larger families and guests looking for a unique Disney resort experience
🌲 Resort Theme: Rustic wilderness and the American frontier
Why Stay at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground?
Fort Wilderness is unlike any other resort at Walt Disney World. Instead of traditional hotel buildings, guests stay surrounded by trees, winding paths and plenty of open space. It’s a wonderful choice for families who enjoy camping, RV travel or simply want a quieter retreat after a busy day in the theme parks.
One of the biggest advantages is the resort’s proximity to Magic Kingdom Park. Guests can take a relaxing boat ride across Bay Lake directly to Magic Kingdom, making it especially convenient for families planning to spend plenty of time there.
There’s also an impressive amount to do without ever leaving the resort. Depending on current offerings, guests may find activities such as horseback riding, pony rides, fishing, bike rentals, playgrounds and evening entertainment.
Campsites at Fort Wilderness
Fort Wilderness offers campsites designed to accommodate everything from tents to large RVs. Campsites include convenient amenities and provide access to Comfort Stations located throughout the campground with restrooms, showers and laundry facilities.
Several campsite categories are available, with differences in size and the types of recreational vehicles they can accommodate. This makes Fort Wilderness an especially appealing option for guests traveling to Walt Disney World in their own RV.
Cabins at Fort Wilderness
For guests who love the atmosphere of Fort Wilderness but don’t want to camp, the cabins offer the best of both worlds.
The cabins provide more space and conveniences than a traditional hotel room, including separate living and sleeping areas and a kitchen. They’re a great option for families who appreciate having room to spread out and the ability to prepare meals during their vacation.
The cabins also give guests the peaceful, wooded Fort Wilderness experience while still providing the comforts of a vacation home.
Dining at Fort Wilderness
Fort Wilderness has several dining options, ranging from casual meals to one of Walt Disney World’s most entertaining dinner experiences.
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue combines an all-you-care-to-enjoy meal with a lively Old West-style musical comedy show. It has been entertaining Walt Disney World guests for decades and is a fun choice for families and groups.
Guests can also find casual dining and convenient options around the resort, making it easy to grab something to eat between park visits and resort activities.
Recreation & Activities
Fort Wilderness stands out for the amount of recreation available right at the resort.
Activities may include:
- Swimming
- Horseback riding
- Pony rides
- Fishing
- Bike rentals
- Canoe and kayak rentals
- Playgrounds
- Basketball and volleyball
- Jogging and walking trails
- Campfire activities
- Seasonal recreation and entertainment
Activities and availability can change, so it’s always a good idea to check what’s being offered during your stay.
Pools
The Meadow Swimmin’ Pool is the resort’s main pool area and includes a waterslide and children’s play area. There’s also a quieter pool for guests looking for a more relaxing swim.
The laid-back pool atmosphere fits perfectly with the campground’s outdoorsy setting.
Transportation
Because Fort Wilderness is so large, transportation works a little differently here than at most Disney resorts.
Internal buses help guests travel between the different campground loops, dining locations, recreation areas and transportation points.
One of the resort’s biggest transportation perks is boat service to Magic Kingdom Park. Bus transportation is also available to other Walt Disney World theme parks and destinations.
Guests should allow some extra travel time when staying at Fort Wilderness because getting from your campsite or cabin to the resort’s transportation areas may require using the internal bus system first.
Good to Know
Fort Wilderness is huge, and that is part of its charm. However, guests who prefer being able to walk quickly from their room to the lobby, dining and transportation may find the resort more spread out than they’re accustomed to.
Many guests rent a golf cart to make getting around the resort easier. For families planning to spend time enjoying everything Fort Wilderness has to offer, a golf cart can also become part of the fun.
The resort’s wooded setting also means you may encounter Florida wildlife during your stay. It’s all part of the Fort Wilderness experience!
