2024 Halloween Golf Cart Parade Brings Spooky Fun to Disney’s Fort Wilderness

A small parade vehicle resembling a train tram moves down the tree-lined street, part of the charming Halloween golf cart parade, with spectators seated on the roadside.

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

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom (Pins, Fort Wilderness, & More) 9/3/2024

Wide-angle view of Magic Kingdom's Main Street, featuring numerous visitors, themed buildings, and a distant castle under a clear blue sky.

Happy Pin Tuesday! Today was another wonderful day in the Magic Kingdom ending with a relaxing walk through the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds. Magic Kingdom Good morning from the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC)! Now, I have a confession: I lied. When I said I opt for boat transportation, I really meant when it isn’t before … Read more

Sewage in the Street Leaves Loops Unusable at Fort Wilderness Resort

A flooded road section surrounded by orange traffic cones near a small covered shelter, with trees in the background and grass along the sidewalk.

A sewage backup in select loops of Fort Wilderness Resort at Walt Disney World has left areas unusable for guests for several days. Sewage Backup in the Street at Fort Wilderness During a visit to Fort Wilderness, we saw that loops 600-1,000 were blocked off with orange cones as murky sewage filled the road. This … Read more

Original Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Cast Reunites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness for 50th Anniversary

A group of people standing happily in front of a wooden structure with a sign that reads "Pioneer Hall" and advertises the "Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue.

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

New Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue 50th Anniversary Merchandise

Three images show merchandise from the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue: a sticker, a steel tumbler, and a Pioneer Hall magnet. Each item features themed graphics and text related to the musical revue.

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

DVC Cabin Construction Updates and More From Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

A wooden house with large windows is partially obscured by lush greenery, including trees and shrubs, on a bright day. A wooden deck extends from the house, reminiscent of the serene atmosphere found at Fort Wilderness Campground.

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

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Updates RV and Golf Cart Policies

A luxury motorhome parked on a lot in a forested area of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort alongside a golf cart, with plush toys visible in the windshield.

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

More New DVC Cabins Arrive at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

DVC Cabin with green sheathing and tan paneling

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

Disney Files Permits for Construction at Fort Wilderness Resort Recreation Area

Guests playing volleyball at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

Disney filed new permits for updates to the Meadow Recreation Area at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Fort Wilderness Meadow Recreation Area Construction The permits, filed with the South Florida Water Management District, indicate Disney will remove the beach volleyball court and disc golf area. In the space, they will build a new 5,530-square-foot … Read more

DVC Cabins Installed at Disney’s Fort Wilderness

DVC cabin at Fort Wilderness

The new DVC Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort are beginning to be added as the resort undergoes refurbishment. During a recent visits to the Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, we spotted a great deal of progress being made in the construction of the cabin sites as they prepare to be turned into DVC … Read more

PHOTOS: Work Almost Done at New Cast Building, Old Cabins Being Removed From Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

Old Fort Wilderness log cabin

Work is nearly complete around the new Cast building next to Pioneer Hall at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Construction is also underway where the new DVC cabins will be installed. Cast Member Building Construction Fencing covered in foliage-printed scrim still surrounds two sides of the new building. The building itself appears to be … Read more

New Youth Chip ‘n’ Dale Tee at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

Fort Wilderness Youth Chip 'n' Dale Tee

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground has a new youth T-shirt featuring Chip ‘n’ Dale. The shirt is available at the Settlement Trading Post gift shop. Fort Wilderness Youth Chip ‘n’ Dale Tee – $26.99 The shirt is light blue with a picture of Chip ‘n’ Dale in a leaf canoe wearing life vests. The … Read more

PHOTOS: Scrim Starts to Come Down Around New Cast Member Building at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

New Cast road

Crews have begun to remove scrim and fencing around the new Cast Member building at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground as construction in the area wraps up. Cast Member Building Construction The new structure is located next to Pioneer Hall. Scrim, fencing, and construction walls run right up to Pioneer Hall, next to the … Read more

New Disney’s Fort Wilderness Tote Bag Available at Walt Disney World Resort

Fort Wilderness tote bag

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds has a new tote bag featuring patches and stamps inspired by the resort’s various buildings. We found the Fort Wilderness tote bag at Settlement Trading Post, located at The Campsites. Fort Wilderness Tote Bag – $64.99 The bag is made of a light-colored canvas material. A dark brown fabric … Read more

PHOTOS: Site Preparations Begin for DVC Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort

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Ahead of this summer’s opening of the DVC Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort, site preparation is now underway to ready for the new structures to be loaded in. Site Prep Begins for DVC Cabins at Fort Wilderness While visiting the campground at Fort Wilderness, we spotted one future Disney Vacation Club (DVC) cabin site cleared … Read more

Walt Disney World Casting Singers for Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue cast

Disney Live Entertainment is seeking new vocalists for “Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue” at the Walt Disney World Resort. The stage show is performed daily for guests dining in Pioneer Hall at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Auditions Online submissions for singers of all ethnicities are open through 11:30 p.m. ET on Monday, March 11. … Read more