Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground opened in November 1971. The resort has 799 campsites and 409 air-conditioned Wilderness Cabins residing on more than 700 acres of lush vegetation and surrounded by pine and cypress trees. It is not unusual to see wildlife such as rabbits, deer, armadillos, ducks, geese, and peacocks roaming the grounds. Fort Wilderness Resort is also the only pet friendly resort on Disney World property, with plenty of room for both guests with and without pets.
Below are the more frequently asked questions concerning this fabulous resort.
How do I get to Fort Wilderness (FW)?
Take exit 64B from I-4 to World Drive. Follow the signs to the MK main entrance/toll booth and get in the right guest lane. Tell the attendant you are staying at FW and/or show them your reservation. They will wave you through. Following the FW signs, you will take the first right turn onto Vista Blvd. The FW resort entrance will be on the left.
Here is Disney's color map of Fort Wilderness Campground and Resort (187K jpg image).
What are Fort Wilderness rates?
2009
CAMPSITE RATES
(Resort Tax Not Included)
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Dates
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Campsite Partial Hook-Up Max Occupancy 10 |
Campsite Full Hook-Up Max Occupancy 10
|
Preferred Campsite Max Occupancy 10 |
Premium Campsite Max Occupancy 10 |
| Value Jan 1-15 |
$43
|
$57
|
$62 | $72 |
| Martin
Luther King Jr. Jan 16-18 |
$45
|
$59
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$64 | $74 |
| Value Jan 19- Feb 12 |
$43
|
$57
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$62 | $72 |
| President's
Day Feb 13-15 |
$73
|
$91
|
$96 | $106 |
| Peak
Feb 16 - April 3 Weekday Weekend |
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$71
|
$89
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$94 | $104 | |
|
$73
|
$91
|
$96 | $106 | |
| Easter April 4 - 18 |
$73
|
$91
|
$96 | $106 |
| Regular
April 19 - July 2 Weekday Weekend |
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$61
|
$78
|
$83 | $93 | |
|
$63
|
$80
|
$85 | $95 | |
| Independence Day July 3 -5 |
$63
|
$80
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$85 | $95 |
| Regular
July 6 - Aug 8 Weekday Weekend |
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$61
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$78
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$83 | $93 | |
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$63
|
$80
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$85 | $95 | |
| Value Aug 9 - Nov 18 |
$43
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$57
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$62 | $72 |
| Pre-Holiday
Nov 19 - Dec 17 Weekday Weekend |
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$47
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$61
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$66 | $76 | |
|
$49
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$63
|
$68 | $78 | |
| Holiday Dec 18-24 |
$82
|
$99
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$104 | $114 |
| Holiday Dec 25 - 31 |
$84
|
$101
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$106 | $116 |
2009
CABIN RATES
(Resort Tax Not Included)
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Dates
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Wilderness Cabin Max Occupancy 6 |
| Value Jan 1-15 |
$265
|
| Martin
Luther King Jr. Jan 16-18 |
$280
|
| Value Jan 19- Feb 12 |
$265
|
| President's
Day Feb 13-15 |
$370
|
| Peak
Feb 16 - April 3 Weekday Weekend |
|
|
$355
|
|
|
$370
|
|
| Easter April 4 - 18 |
$370
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| Regular
April 19 - July 2 Weekday Weekend |
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|
$315
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|
|
$330
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|
| Independence Day July 3 -5 |
$330
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| Regular
July 6 - 18 Weekday Weekend |
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$315
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$330
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| Value July 19 - Oct 1 |
$265
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| Regular Oct 2 - Nov 24 |
$315
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| Thanksgiving Nov 25-28 |
$330
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| Value Nov 29 - Dec 17 |
$265
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| Holiday Dec 18 - Dec 24 |
$395
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| Holiday Dec 25 - 31 |
$410
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*Holidays
in 2009 are:
-- New Year's Weekend January 1-4
-- Martin Luther King Weekend January 17-19 (MLK)
-- Presidents Day Weekend February 14-16
-- Easter Week April 5-12
-- Memorial Day Weekend May 23-25
-- Independence Day Weekend July 4-5
-- Thanksgiving November 26-29
-- Christmas Weekend December 25 - 27
Rates do not include room tax. There is a $2/day per adult charge for more than two adults on campsites and $5/day per adult for more than 2 adults in a Cabin.
There
is a $5/night charge for each cot.
There is a $30/night rental fee for a tent.
AAA Special Rates - During the least busy times of the year (typically during Value Season), AAA members can get 20% off campsites. Make reservations by calling (407) W-DISNEY.
Annual passholders are eligible for significant discounts on Cabins and campsites throughout the year. Availability varies and many times rates aren't announced until three or four months in advance so keep an eye out in your Mickey Monitor or call the Annual passholder line at (407)560-7277.
Other Discount Rates -- Disney keeps close track of room bookings and when those bookings fall below projections they react by offering resort discounts.
What can I expect at check-in?
Check-in at FW is essentially the same as at other Disney resorts. If you're staying in a Wilderness Cabin, park at the Reception Outpost and check in at the front desk. If you're checking in early, you may store your baggage in the secure storage area behind the front desk. Here you will receive a copy of the FW Gazette, your resort IDs, and a portfolio containing park maps, an information sheet with park hours, and any brochures for special events. If you would like charging privileges on your resort IDs and/or you would like to use express checkout, you can do so by providing the Cast Member (CM) a credit card at this time.
The FW Gazette contains lots of information about the campground, including a map, transportation information, and internal phone numbers for various recreational activities and services. If you are driving your own vehicle or rental, you will then be given directions to your Cabin. If you do not have a vehicle, you will be driven to your Cabin via an electric cart.
Guests in recreational vehicles and those planning to tent camp remain in their vehicles and register at one of several drive-through windows at the Reception Outpost. Here you will receive a detailed description of the campground, a copy of the FW Gazette and your resort IDs. Again, if you would like charging privileges on your resort IDs and/or would like to use express checkout, you can do so by providing the CM with your credit card at this time. Be aware that if you are arriving late in the evening, the drive-through lanes could be closed and you will check-in at the Reception Outpost.
If you are checking into a campsite and your site is not ready, you will be asked to park in the lot by the Fort Wilderness kennel. You'll be given a phone number to call to find out when your site is ready. You can either stay there with your vehicle or you can go enjoy the parks and move into your site when you return.
What are the Fort Wilderness Cabins like?
The 407 Wilderness Cabins (WC) are about 12' x 42'. There is a wood deck outside, with a picnic table and a charcoal grill. Inside, the cabins are laid out as follows: starting at one end: bedroom with with double bed, bunk beds, a nightstand, a chest of drawers, separate vanity with wall-mounted hairdryer, closet space; full bathroom with tub/shower; hall closet; full kitchen with amenities listed below; living area with color television and a VCR, a dining table that seats six, sofa, kids table and two chairs, pull-down Murphy bed, window seats, telephone, locked cabinet (safe).
Kitchen includes:
full-size refrigerator with icemaker
electric stove
microwave
dishwasher
1 4-cup coffee maker (with 1 filter-pack of coffee)
1 10 cup coffee maker (stored in cupboard)
toaster
tea kettle
flatware for 6: forks, salad forks, teaspoons, soups spoons, knives and steak knives
dinnerware for 6: mugs, cereal bowls, dinner plates, dessert plates
6 handled mason jar glasses
1 serving spoon
1 glass measuring cup
1 2 qt. pitcher
1 2 qt. casserole with lid
1 glass baking dish
1 oval platter
manual can opener
bottle opener
corkscrew
cutting board
bread knife
ladle
spatula
1 12" skillet
1 1 qt. saucepan with lid
1 2 qt. saucepan with lid
Dutch oven with lid
metal colander
spoon rest
2 potholders
2 sponges
4 cloth dish towels
fire extinguisher (under sink)
packets of dishwasher soap
liquid dish soap
paper towels (under sink)
trash bags (under sink)
NOT INCLUDED are salt, pepper, sugar (or sweetener), coffee, coffee filters, or small drinking glasses for the bathroom.
Bedroom Features:
wall-mounted hair dryer
vacuum cleaner
iron
ironing board
2 extra pillows
extra blanket
Hall Closet:
portable crib with sheet
broom
dustpan
sponge mop
The Cabins also have "enhanced wilderness theming," which includes furniture that appears to be roughhewn from branches and a log cabin-like veneer exterior. Also, all Cabins come equipped with bunk beds in the bedroom, in addition to the double bed, and therefore, will all sleep 6 persons. There are 13 Wilderness Cabins that are set up to be handicapped-accessible, all located on Loop 2800. Interior and exterior photos of the Cabins are located in the FW Photo Gallery.The number of Cabins in each loop is as follows:
2100 loop - 44 cabins; 2200 loop - 44 cabins; 2300 loop - 30 cabins; 2400 loop - 49 cabins; 2500 loop - 33 cabins; 2600 loop - 65 cabins; 2700 loop - 72 cabins; 2800 loop - 70 cabins. Additionally, there are two cabins located on campsites 118 and 120 in the 100 loop that are used exclusively by Disney management and other corporate types. Finally, there is an unfurnished single cabin near the 2300 loop that is used by Housekeeping.
