For Better or Worse: 15 Ways Fort Wilderness Has Changed Since the 1980s

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Fort Wilderness 1990s
The old petting farm at Fort Wilderness (through 2005) is missed. Pony rides relocated to Outpost Area.

There’s so much to miss about 80s Disney World, including Horizons at Epcot, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, $25 park passes, and an easy day of park hopping between only the Magic Kingdom and Epcot. Heck, I even miss the big hair (because it’s so hard for my hair to go straight) and the Jellies shoes. Fort Wilderness feels as though it is a remnant of the way we were in the golden days, but even it has evolved. For starters, the petting farm and pony rides have disappeared from the Settlement Area behind Pioneer Hall. If you haven’t been Continue reading “For Better or Worse: 15 Ways Fort Wilderness Has Changed Since the 1980s” →

Mr. Rogers, Change at Fort Wilderness, and Being a Good Camping Neighbor

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Our favorite neighbor, Mr. Fred Rogers, would have been 91 today (March 20). Born under the sun sign of Pisces, the children’s television star is the portraiture of a person who is unselfish, relentlessly compassionate, and able to rise above ego to resolve conflict. Among his most famous of quotes is “There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind.The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” Had he not passed away in 2003 – prior to the social media explosion, I imagine that his wisdom would have helped to offset or heal some of today’s rampant relational aggressions and Continue reading “Mr. Rogers, Change at Fort Wilderness, and Being a Good Camping Neighbor” →