Ever since the October 2018 announcement of Reflections: A Disney Lakeside Lodge, Fort Wilderness lovers have been on a roller-coaster ride of emotions regarding the impact of the modern, nature-themed DVC resort on the historic campground. This week’s release of publicly-available permits showing that nine bungalows are planned for the present Clementine Beach and the demolition of Mickey’s Backyard BBQ have once again fueled anxiety across social media. Some are going so far as to fear that the campground itself will end up on the chopping block, but most clues point to a Fort Wilderness Campground that will far outlive most of us. Continue reading “Progress or Peril? The Curious Evolution of Fort Wilderness Junction into Reflections: A Disney Lakeside Resort”