On a recent visit to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, we saw considerable updates to the construction of the 350 new DVC cabins.
DVC Cabins at Palmetto Update
On our recent walk down the Palmetto path, we discovered that green paneling had been installed on a few of the DVC cabins.
This gives each cabin the look of the original concept art, as shown above.
The wooden ramps and stairs guests will use to access their front doors have also been completed.
Tan paneling has been installed around the sliding glass doors at the front of the cabin.
The back of each cabin features solid green paneling.
DVC Cabins at Arrowhead Way Update
At Arrowhead Way, we spotted more cabins coming together in a construction area. Yellow paneling has been added to these cabins.
Window have been installed in the cabins, and construction has begun on the walkways and stairs that lead to the front entrances.
Flags have been planted near the old log cabins, alongside signs indicating where each cabin will be installed.
Though crews are nearly ready to install the more modern-looking accommodations, guests are still occupying some of the old Arrowhead Way cabins.
As for the cabins that have been vacated, many have open front doors and covered grills.
Additionally, the new Arrowhead Way signs are made of metal rather than wood. We also noticed this change at Shawnee Bend.
DVC Cabins at Shawnee Bend Update
Like the Arrowhead Way cabins, yellow paneling has been added to the Shawnee Bend cabins. The trim around the cabins is white.
Through the trees, we spotted one cabin with brown paneling.
We also spotted some cabins nearing completion and looking more like the green structures promised in the concept art.
Construction workers are still working on installing the wooden ramps and stairways for these cabins.
The cabins are all at various stages of completion, and it appears that some have already been installed in the Shawnee Bend area.
Cast Member Building Construction
As we made our way past the new Cast Member building next to Pioneer Hall, we noticed that wooden framing had been installed.
The area around the frame has been dug out, meaning this construction could be for something both above and below ground.
Though scrims still block the view of the front of the building, we were able to get a look at the construction from another angle as well. From here, piles of dirt around the building are very noticeable.
Settlement Depot
A new fence has been installed at the Settlement Depot, along the parking lot near the bus stop.
A cone and “Cast Member Only” sign prevent guests from walking down the part of the sidewalk outside of the fence.
Other Resort Updates
Due to the current weather conditions in Central Florida, charcoal grills are temporarily unavailable at Disney’s Fort Wilderness. These hot, dry conditions have been affecting Walt Disney World Resort for some time. We reported in April that Disney Springs water taxis were closed due to low water levels. They still have not opened.
Wilderness Laundry is closed in the Shawnee Bend portion of the resort.
Guests are being told to access the nearest laundry facilities in the 1100 and 2000 loops.
The DVC cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort are scheduled to open on July 1. Guests were able to start booking reservations in March. To see the completed interior of a cabin, check out the DVC virtual tour.
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