Indications are that Fort Wilderness may have escaped the worst wrath of Monster Hurricane Milton. Early reports on social media show fairly minimal results from the overnight winds and rain at nearby WDW Port Orleans and Sarasota Springs.
It’s May Madness at Fort Wilderness as WDW Lists Final Four Approved RV Rental Companies
Like a bolt out of the blue, everything is changing with RV rentals at Fort Wilderness. And we should have seen it coming as there have been plenty of hints.
There have been years of complaints about poor-quality or unclean RVs being delivered by some vendors to Fort Wilderness. Add to this numerous incidents and injuries caused by golf carts. So, earlier this week, Walt Disney World basically said “no more.”
No longer can you rent an RV and have it delivered to the Fort by just any old Buddy Bob or Country Judy. Walt Disney World announced that only four approved vendors are allowed to deliver and set up an RV for you at Fort Wilderness. They are:
- Kissimmee-Orlando RV
- Escape RV
- Meacham’s
- Ohana
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Trail’s End Has Totally Changed: 6 Reasons Disney Campers Shouldn’t Really Care
In the latest of a long string of changes at Disney’s Fort Wilderness, gone is sit-down dining at Trail’s End. It’s all been replaced with the standard Disney World fast food get-up. Also missing are most of the wall props that glamourized the American cowboy days since Trail’s End first opened. Continue reading “Trail’s End Has Totally Changed: 6 Reasons Disney Campers Shouldn’t Really Care”
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The Party Is Over for Travel Agents at Fort Wilderness – No More Commissions
Like a bolt out of the blue, Walt Disney World informed travel agents yesterday that they would no longer earn commissions for their bookings at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground. Continue reading “The Party Is Over for Travel Agents at Fort Wilderness – No More Commissions”
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Fort Wilderness Revamp: Mod DVC Trailers to Replace Log Cabins
Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright would be delighted.
With Disney’s announcement that its log-cabin style homes will be replaced with mid-century looking trailers with lots of glass, you can almost hear the bluegrass song loop fade to soulful pop. Continue reading “Fort Wilderness Revamp: Mod DVC Trailers to Replace Log Cabins”
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That’s Amore: 8 Romantic Ideas for Your Fort Wilderness Soujourn
Trips to Fort Wilderness can be a great opportunity to spend quality time with your significant other and create lasting memories. Here are eight easy romantic activities you can try on your trip on Valentine’s Day – or anytime: Continue reading “That’s Amore: 8 Romantic Ideas for Your Fort Wilderness Soujourn”
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End of the Road for Trail’s End – Now What?
After decades of serving ribs and fried chicken, it appears that sit-down dining service is coming to an end at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground and Resort. This news was first announced by journalist Scott Gunter and soon confirmed by Trail’s End cast members.
The caveat is that Hoop Dee Doo (vaudeville-style dinner show) will remain, but that’s not a realistic option for dining more than once on a trip (or every couple of years). Continue reading “End of the Road for Trail’s End – Now What?”
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2022 Fort Wilderness in Review: Looking Ahead to 2023
After a couple of years of pandemic madness and a new barn, Fort Wilderness was relatively sleepy in 2022.
Still, there are a few defining highlights.
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16+ Great Gifts for the Disney Glamper 2022
It’s another year and as we watch the craziest football season of all time (sorry, not sorry Tennessee), it’s time to shop. Of course, we like adventure experiences better than anything else. But short of that all-expenses paid trip to Disney’s Fort Wilderness or Yellowstone National Park, here’s our joyfully curated holiday gift list for 2022.
Some are practical. A few are quirky and weird. All are fabulous.
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9 Best Tent Sites in Disney’s Fort Wilderness
Just for real honesty – it’s been quite a while since I’ve slept in a tent. As much as I loved the backwoods and the middle-of-the-night snuggles in sub-freezing temperatures, I now lean into sleeping on a real mattress with heat and air conditioning.
But if we were younger and could actually function after a night of sleeping on a squishy inflatable, these would be among our first picks for tent camping at Fort Wilderness. And every family needs to do it at least a few times.
