Tag: Ft. Wilderness

Jim’s Attic: The Dragon Calliope

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Disney Historian Jim Korkis goes up into his imaginary attic to rummage around his archives and often stumbles across an unusual story about Walt Disney World. Those who have met me know that I take real joy in talking about Walt Disney. The Dragon Calliope By Jim Korkis It continues to amaze me that there … Continue reading "Jim’s Attic: The Dragon Calliope"
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The Cabins at Fort Wilderness

Posted on by Gary Cruise
If you have read some of my previous blogs, you will know that Carol and I are huge fans of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. We just love spending time there in our RV . . . but I’ve often wondered what it would be like staying in one of the cabins. Carol stayed … Continue reading "The Cabins at Fort Wilderness"
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Lawn Mower Tree – Fort Wilderness

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Jack Spence is on a leave of absence until 2014. This is a reprint of a blog he wrote several years ago. This blog originally ran in 2007 and was accurate at the time of publication. For those of you not familiar with the “Lawnmower Tree” it’s an interesting oddity located at the Fort Wilderness … Continue reading "Lawn Mower Tree – Fort Wilderness"
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Disney’s Oldest Parade – Electrical Water Pageant

Posted on by Gary Cruise
Walt Disney World has plenty of parades. The Magic Kingdom currently has the “Celebrate A Dream Come True” parade every afternoon at 3:00 and the “Main Street Electrical Parade” at 9:00 and 11:00. Disney’s Animal Kingdom features the “Jammin’ Jungle Parade” at 3:45 Over the years there have been many themed parades at each of … Continue reading "Disney’s Oldest Parade – Electrical Water Pageant"
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Christmas at Fort Wilderness

Posted on by Gary Cruise
As you read this blog big changes are taking place at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The campers are getting ready for Christmas! All of those fabulous Halloween decorations are coming down; the campers are setting up their campsites for the most wonderful time of the year. “The Fort” is being transformed into a … Continue reading "Christmas at Fort Wilderness"
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Halloween Time at Fort Wilderness Campground

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As everyone gears up for Halloween and trick or treaters, guests at the Ft. Wilderness Campground get ready too! Each year it seems more and more sites are decorating for the holidays and this year is no exception! Thanks to Gary and Carol for the awesome golf cart tour! Ft. Wilderness has released the schedule of events for October 30 and 31st! If you get a chance, head on over to see the sights or watch the golf-cart parade! Copies of the events are at the bottom of this blog! Please Note: You can NOT drive your car around Fort Wilderness to see the sights. You can take an internal bus and walk around or some folks rent golf carts from the Fort. You can also take the boat from the Magic Kingdom.
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Think Outside The Parks — Part 2

Posted on by Gary Cruise
I ended Part 1 of this blog by saying that Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground is a hidden gem. If you have not visited the campground you don’t know what you’re missing. Many people think “I’m not a camper so Fort Wilderness has nothing to offer me or my family.” How wrong they are! There … Continue reading "Think Outside The Parks — Part 2"
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Disney World’s Fort Wilderness Campground is for horse lovers

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Perhaps one of the best-kept secrets at Walt Disney World is Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. This is especially true for horse lovers. My family has stayed at the campground several times and enjoyed many of the outdoors activities, but there are some great equestrian experiences that you can take advantage of without staying there. … Continue reading "Disney World’s Fort Wilderness Campground is for horse lovers"
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Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground – Part Two

Posted on by Jack Spence
Yesterday I discussed the various campsites and cabins at Fort Wilderness and the transportation options. Today I’m going to talk about the many opportunities for adventure found at the campground. Most people who visit Walt Disney World focus their attention on visiting the theme parks. But when you stay at Fort Wilderness, you have a … Continue reading "Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground – Part Two"
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