5 Things We Love About Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

During my youth I spent many a summer riding my bike and splashing in the water at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort Campground. Set within 750 acres of beautiful pine and cypress forest Disney's Fort Wilderness is a year round retreat for good old fashioned family fun. So wonderful are the childhood memories I just had to share with you 5 things that We Love about this unique Disney destination.

Affordability - Hotel rooms can be expensive, but if you're willing to "rough it" you can pitch your tent at this luxury campground starting at just $54* a night. Basic sites accommodate up to 10 people and include a parking spot, water, electric, a charcoal grill and picnic table; as well as the privileges of being a Walt Disney World Resort Guest like complimentary on site transportation and extra magic hours.

Camping Is Easy As This Luxury Resort

Horseback Riding - One of the most unique offerings available on WDW Property you can get back to nature by booking a trail ride. It was what I looked forward to all year as a girl. Guests ages 9 and up can book a $45 minute guided tour to explore the area's natural beauty for $46. Height and weight restrictions apply.

Go Horseback Riding

Carriage Rides - Not ready to saddle up yourself? Perhaps a romantic carriage ride for two is more your speed. Travel along scenic river banks and dense woodland on a 25 minute horse drawn carriage ride costs about $45. During the month of October this fun trip gets a spooky overlay, and for the Winter Holidays the carriages become "sleighs" decorated with festive lights and garlands.

Holiday "Sleigh" Ride

Hoop-De-Doo Musical Revue - Fort Wilderness is home to a hootin' hollerin' good time as the stagecoach brings some of the funniest entertainers in the Wild West to Pioneer Hall for a magical Dinner Show! Down home cookin' is mixed with comedy, music, dancing... and a heapin' helping of audience participation two to three times a night. Make your Advance Dining Reservations early for this one, tickets for this family extravaganza start at $55 per adult.

Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

Camp Fire Sing-a-long - My most magical memories are from Disney's original movies under the stars, this camp fire sing-a-long at the Meadow Recreation Center. Join everyone's 2 favorite chipmunks for a thrilling night of songs, s'mores, and a Disney Movie. Movies, fun and fire are free... bring your own marshmallows!

Sing-A-Long with Chip and Dale at the Campfire

Do you have magical memories of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort? Have you spent many a night singing Disney songs around a roaring fire? Leave a comment and let me know what you love about this most unique resort!

*As with all things Disney, prices are subject to change.