Backwoods of Fort Wilderness: Here are 9 of the Most Secluded Campsites of WDW

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A common site at Fort Wilderness

Even though I am introverted, I am obsessed with people watching at Fort Wilderness. This means that I like to be in the center of the action, preferably on the part of Loop 100 where I can actually see the hundreds of all kinds of different people who walk by each day. But some of you don’t like being packed in so close to your friendly neighbor. And others don’t want to hear  the boat noise, fireworks, and squeals of other people’s children. Or perhaps your bunch is a little bigger or rowdier than some and you don’t want to intrude on the peaceful relaxation of others. Well, I have some sites for you. Continue reading “Backwoods of Fort Wilderness: Here are 9 of the Most Secluded Campsites of WDW” →

Surviving a Disney Vacation with an Introvert

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animal kingdomDisney World is an extrovert’s paradise. Every day, the Magic Kingdom alone hosts an average of more than 50,000 guests, making it the most-visited park in the world (disneyorlandandbyond.co.uk, 2017) Extroverts are fed a never-ending buffet of stimulation in the form of rides, parades, and fireworks. For the introvert, however, the constant togetherness, technicolor desserts, and blinding noise quickly lead to sensory overload. And this turns the kind princess into a surly and vile fault-finder. Can you not put your glass down on the table without it making a sound? Why do you have to provide a narrative on every turn of the PeopleMover?  Continue reading “Surviving a Disney Vacation with an Introvert” →

A common site at Fort Wilderness

10 Best Disney & Fort Wilderness Escapes for Introverts

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One of the first times I ever had a random panic feeling in my life was in the Magic Kingdom. I was six months pregnant with my first child, and we were watching the afternoon parade. On the fourth of July. Suddenly, I felt as though I was in a very hellish-hot “people wall.” That’s when I told my mother I thought I might faint. She grabbed my hand and led me away. Past the Haunted Mansion. Past the Snow White ride. Past the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. And to the escalator and onto the People Mover.  Continue reading “10 Best Disney & Fort Wilderness Escapes for Introverts” →