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Surviving Construction and Tall Towers: Escaping Sensory Overload at Disney’s Fort Wilderness

Published on April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 by thewildernessprincess3 Comments

Now that Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge has reached five floors and continues to climb, it’s not easily ignored any more. The distance between it and the Trail’s End Restaurant at Fort Wilderness can be measured in feet instead of miles. As it looms in the backdrop, the sounds of wild turkeys and frontier music playing on hidden speakers are drowned out by hammering and drills.

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Fairytale in the Forest? – Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge Starting to Warm Hearts (Updated)

Published on November 30, 2024April 29, 2025 by thewildernessprincess2 Comments

Those who have built memories at Fort Wilderness over our lives are wistful for the good old days. We miss the train, the peacocks, the build-your-own pizza, affordability, and River Country. (Updated April 2025)

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Hurricane Milton: Fort Wilderness and The Morning After

Published on October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 by thewildernessprincess

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.

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It’s May Madness at Fort Wilderness as WDW Lists Final Four Approved RV Rental Companies

Published on May 6, 2024 by thewildernessprincess3 Comments

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

And this goes into effect June 1, 2024. That’s less than a month from now. But what if you already got a nifty discount from a company not on the list? Can you still rent from them? Possibly, but you’re going to have to meet off site, drive it in yourself, and set it up yourself. Companies Can No Longer Rent Golf Carts to Fort Wilderness Guests One of the cool things about RV rentals was that you could rent a cart from these companies. And usually for less than Disney charges for their often sold-out rentals. It was a low-hassle deal. And some companies had cute little themed ones. But alas, the Mouse noticed that there were too many golf carts and wanted to do something about rampant obesity among its guests the potential safety issues. Why Does Disney finally Care? Why Now?

Trail’s End Has Totally Changed: 6 Reasons Disney Campers Shouldn’t Really Care

Published on August 10, 2023February 15, 2024 by thewildernessprincess3 Comments

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” →

The Party Is Over for Travel Agents at Fort Wilderness – No More Commissions

Published on May 9, 2023May 9, 2023 by thewildernessprincess4 Comments

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” →

Fort Wilderness Revamp: Mod DVC Trailers to Replace Log Cabins

Published on April 27, 2023April 27, 2023 by thewildernessprincess4 Comments

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” →

That’s Amore: 8 Romantic Ideas for Your Fort Wilderness Soujourn

Published on February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 by thewildernessprincess

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” →

End of the Road for Trail’s End – Now What?

Published on January 29, 2023January 29, 2023 by thewildernessprincess

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?” →