More new Disney’s Fort Wilderness-themed merchandise, including a Tervis Tumbler, has arrived at the resort. As with the previous items, we found these new additions at Settlement Trading Post located in The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Tervis Tumbler – $34.99 The Tervis Tumbler features the Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground logo on a the larger clear … Read more
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground has a series of new merchandise available at Settlement Trading Post. Beach Towel – $34.99 Mickey is pictured hiking on this towel’s artwork. Behind him is a green landscape but most of the space is taken up by the resort logo in large dark letters. Ball Cap – $29.99 … Read more
Disney Fort Wilderness Pool Expansion New Fort Wilderness Zero-Entry Pool Will the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool and Wilderness Swimmin Pool Remain Open? Disney Fort Wilderness Meadow Swimmin’ Pool and Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool Disney Lakeshore Lodge Construction Update Disney has announced that a new pool area will be coming to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. The Meadow Swimmin’ … Read more
Crews completed construction on two new Disney Vacation Club cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, which will be models for tours. The nearby bus stop has also reopened. DVC Cabin Construction Though work is complete, the model cabins are not yet open for guests to view. Temporary fences sit in front of the sidewalks leading … Read more
The decking around the newest DVC Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort appears to be complete as crews start on ground work around the cabins. DVC Cabins Construction In our last update, the painting of the cabin exteriors had been completed as construction began on deck installation. The decking is now complete and connects the … Read more
Disney announced they are reducing the number of guests allowed to stay at campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort next year. Fort Wilderness Campsite Capacity Reduced Currently, up to 10 adults are allowed to stay at a single campsite. Beginning on January 1, 2026, up to 8 adults will be allowed. When booking The Campsites … Read more
Painting of the two newest DVC Cabins at Fort Wilderness now appears complete as construction begins on deck installation. In our last update, we noticed that the newly constructed cabins had received a coat of paint. Now, the cabins appear to be fully painted. The cabin on the left has been painted a shade of … Read more
Ashley Eckstein, voice of Ahsoka Tano and founder of clothing brand Her Universe, has unveiled her new collaboration with Lug, featuring Walt Disney World-themed designs and more. The new bags will be released throughout the remainder of 2025. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Skeeter Mini Chip ‘n Dale are featured on this deep green … Read more
More of the new DVC cabins are being constructed at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and a temporary bus station has been set up. DVC Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Disney first announced in 2023 that the cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort would be replaced with new ones opening in 2024. While at the … Read more
Miss the old cabins of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort? Relive your memories with three of the former Fort Wilderness cabins now available on Airbnb. Fort Wilderness Cabins on Airbnb Airbnb Superhost Magical Sunshine Properties acquired the three cabins and set them up on a lot in Davenport, Florida, not far from Walt Disney World Resort. … Read more
The Halloween golf cart parade has returned for 2024 to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. For the annual event, guests rent or bring their own personal golf carts, decorated in Halloween “costumes,” often inspired by Disney Parks. 2024 Halloween Golf Cart Parade at Disney’s Fort Wilderness The parade kicks off with the non-golf-cart entry: … Read more
The original 1974 cast of the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue recently visited Pioneer Hall at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground in honor of the show’s 50th anniversary. Original Hoop-Dee-Doo Cast Reunites The Walt Disney World Cast and Community Facebook page shared photos of the original cast with the caption: “We recently honored the original 1974 … Read more
The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort is celebrating 50 years. A new merchandise collection inspired by the show honors the occasion. The collection is available in Settlement Trading Post, located across from Pioneer Hall, the home of Hoop-Dee-Doo. There is a limit of five of one item per guest. The raglan shirt … Read more
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 … Read more
Walt Disney World has adjusted its RV and golf cart policies for Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Fort Wilderness Policy Updates RVs Policy Guests can rent an RV from one of several Disney Featured Providers. When renting, guests do not need to be present when the equipment is delivered to the resort. The provider will … Read more
As the opening date approaches, more of the new DVC cabins have arrived at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds. The 350 new cabins replace Fort Wilderness’ old log-style cabins. DVC Cabins at Palmetto There are two cabins visible off the Palmetto path, in loops 100 and 200. Though the original concept art for the … Read more