We Might Wanna Give Some Thanks for Disney’s New Lakeside Lodge

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. Like we’re entitled to nothing ever changing.

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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
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

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”

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”

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?”

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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