A reader at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground sent us a letter Disney sent to all campers informing them that “guests staying at the campsites, either in a tent or RV, will be required to depart the Resort by 3:00 p.m.” today.

Disney stated that they will assist guests in helping them make arrangements to move. Disney asked guests to call (407) 939-7427 for help in booking alternative accommodations for tonight at another Disney Resort hotel. At this time, Disney is only expecting the campsite to be closed to guests for one evening.

Disney also said that guests can choose to either “temporarily park” their RVs at their new Disney Resort hotel or leave their “belongings” at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground until they return.

Guests may also have the option of cutting their vacation short. If so, Disney asks them to visit the front desk and check out no later than 3:00 p.m. today.

Disney has instructed guests to check DisneyWorld.com/weather for the latest updates. The website was last updated on November 8, 2022, at 8:30 PM. and this information has yet to appear.

Here is the full letter:

Nov. 8, 2022

Dear Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Guests,

We’re continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Nicole and wanted to give you an update on our
operations. Based on the latest forecast, we expect the most severe weather to impact our area overnight tomorrow, Nov. 9 into the morning of Thursday, Nov. 10.

For the safety of our Guests and Cast Members, Guests staying at the campsites, either in a tent or RV, will be required to depart the Resort by 3 p.m. tomorrow, Nov. 9. For assistance in booking alternative accommodations for tomorrow night at another Disney Resort hotel, please call 407-939-7427. Guests may choose to temporarily park their RVs at their new Disney Resort hotel, or they may leave their belongings at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground until their return to the campsites. Should you choose to end your vacation stay, please visit the front desk and check out by 3 p.m. tomorrow, Nov 9.

We will welcome guests back to the campsites as soon as possible. We will be updating DisneyWorld.com/Weather throughout the week and we encourage you to check there for the most up-to-date information.

Thank you!

Sincerely,
Bill Thompson
General Manager
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Early yesterday, we reported that in a post on their website and a letter sent to travel agents, Walt Disney World announced it was closing Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground as well as other resort areas due to the impending Tropical Storm Nicole. However, shortly after, they surprisingly reversed their decision.

Check out our other updates regarding events and schedule changes at the Walt Disney World Resort:

• Fantasmic! and Extended Evening Hours Canceled at Walt Disney World Tonight Due to Tropical Storm Nicole
• BREAKING: Orlando International Airport to Stop Operations on Wednesday Afternoon Due to Tropical Storm Nicole
• Walt Disney World Reverses Decision, Fort Wilderness Campground and Other Resort Areas Not Scheduled to Close Due to Tropical Storm Nicole
• Walt Disney World to Close Typhoon Lagoon Water Park in Advance of Tropical Storm Nicole

Have you been affected by the closure of Disney’s Fort Wilderness campgrounds? Are you relocating to another hotel for the evening or ending your vacation early? Let us know in the comments below.

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