PHOTOS, VIDEO: Watch the New ‘Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue’ with Cultural Sensitivity Alterations, Full List of Changes to Show

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After being suspended due to COVID-19, “Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue” is back at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort after over two years. The experience has seen quite a few changes, some probably long-overdue. We already reported that they were no longer using their signature buckets to serve food. Here’s everything else that has been altered about the … Read more

Trail’s End Restaurant and P & J’s Southern Takeout Closed Due to Power Outage at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

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Trail’s End Restaurant and P & J’s Southern Takeout at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort are currently closed due to a power outage last night. All breakfast reservations at Trail’s End were canceled. A food truck with breakfast options was available to guests this morning. It’s possible the restaurants may remain closed for the entire day. … Read more

New Cocktail and Mac & Cheese Added to ‘Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue’ Menu

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The “Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue” is returning to Pioneer Hall at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort on June 23 with an updated all-you-care-to-enjoy menu. Showtimes and pricing have already been announced. Guests can choose from standard fountain drinks or, for guests over 21, red and white sangria, draft beer, and wine. New to the menu is The … Read more

Half of Beach Closed at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort for Refurbishment

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Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort has now closed half of their beach for a weeks-long refurbishment, as we reported last week. Cast Members cleared lounge chairs from the west side of the beach. Guests can still enjoy the lake view from a dock. Green scrim and images of trees block the beach from view. The scrim … Read more

Showtimes and Pricing Released for Return of ‘Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue’

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“Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue” is finally returning to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort on June 23, with reservations opening on May 26. Showtimes and pricing are now available. Guests are required to pay for their meal and the show ahead of time. The exact price depends on where you choose to sit. Category 1, the main floor, … Read more

Beach at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Closing May 23 for Weeks-Long Refurbishment

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The beach area of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will be closed starting Monday, May 23, 2022, for a refurbishment. The work will take place during daytime hours only, so guests may hear construction noises between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The refurbishment is expected to be completed, and the beach will reopen to … Read more

REVIEW: Updated Smokehouse Skillet & New Mason Jar Desserts at Trail’s End Restaurant Are a Solid Improvement at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

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When Trail’s End Restaurant reopened last year without its signature buffet, we found the experience to be quite satisfactory, and were pleased with the dinner options. Now, the Fort Wilderness eatery has made a few changes to its menu, so we hiked on down to check it out! Menu Trail’s End Family-style Dinner is $29.99 … Read more

RUMOR: Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue to be Replaced with ‘Bluegrass Music Act’ at Pioneer Hall

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It is rumored that the beloved Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will be replaced with a new performance simply being described as a “bluegrass music act.” UPDATE as of 4:30 p.m.: A Walt Disney World representative has reached out to WDWNT stating that this rumor is not true. Avery Maehrer … Read more

PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary Checkers Tablecloth Game, Magnets & Patch Set Settle Down at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

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Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground is celebrating its 50th anniversary with unique new merchandise. Guests at the resort can now purchase a checkers game tablecloth and a set with a patch and magnets. Fort Wilderness Checkers Game Tablecloth – $79.99 The tablecloth includes wood slice checkers featuring Chip and Dale. The game area of the … Read more

New Strollers Roll into Walt Disney World, New Vault Collection Vintage Magic Kingdom Map Spirit Jersey Pops into Disney’s Contemporary Resort, & More: Magic Kingdom Photo Report 1/20/2022

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Good morning from Main Street U.S.A.! Today, we’re wandering through Magic Kingdom and around the Seven Seas Lagoon. Let’s get started. It’s out with the old and in with the new! New Mickey and Minnie strollers have debuted and are available for rental. You can rent a single or double stroller. Both strollers have Mickey … Read more

Restricted Parking Beginning December 17 at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

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Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will be restricting parking from Friday, December 17 through Monday, January 3, 2022. Only the following groups will be able to park at the resort during this period: Registered Guests Guest with table service dining reservations Guests with recreation reservations as well as pony, trail, and sleigh rides Golden … Read more

PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground Playing Cards Now Available

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Need a new set of cards for your camping trip? Then pick up this new 50th anniversary set now available at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. 50th Anniversary Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground Playing Cards – $14.99 This year also marks the 50th anniversary of Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. On the front of … Read more

PHOTO: New 50th Anniversary Photo Frame Available at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

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Guests staying at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground can commemorate their stay with a new photo frame for the resort’s 50th anniversary. 50th Anniversary Fort Wilderness Photo Frame – $29.99 The frame fits a 5″ x 7″ or 4″ x 6″ photo. The back of it resembles a log cabin, with Chip and Dale standing … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Annual Fort Wilderness Halloween Golf Cart Parade Returns

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For the first time since 2019, the Halloween golf cart parade was back at Disney’s Fort Wilderness resort. The popular parade was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fort Wilderness hosts similar golf cart parades for the Fourth of July and Christmas. The Halloween version typically brings out the spookiest golf cart “floats.” … Read more

Holiday Sleigh Rides Returning to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort on December 1

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Guests will once again be able to enjoy a horse-drawn “sleigh” ride through the woodlands of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort starting December 1. The sleigh rides will be available on select nights throughout the month of December. Each carriage fits up to four adults, or two adults and three small children. One trip is 25 … Read more

Refurbishments Scheduled for Swimming Pools at Disney’s Contemporary and Fort Wilderness Resorts Starting January 2023

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Two pools at Walt Disney World Resort Hotels will be closed beginning in January 2023 for refurbishment, including the Feature Pool at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The Feature Pool at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will be unavailable in the early winter of 2023 while it … Read more