The Location...
A nature lovers` paradise, Disney`s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground is set amidst over 700 acres of stunning natural beauty and provides guests with pioneer style accommodation which is within easy reach of all Walt Disney World Resort has to offer. Located near Bay Lake, the resort is close to Magic Kingdom (2 miles) and vibrant Downtown Disney (5 miles), while being only 15 miles away from the Orlando International Airport.
Nearby Attractions...
Those looking for the never ending excitement of Walt Disney World Resort`s many theme parks and attractions have several near by places of interest to choose from including Magic Kingdom (2 miles), Epcot (6 miles), Disney MGM Studios (7 miles), Disney`s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park (7 miles), Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf Course (7 miles), Disney`s Animal Kingdom (11 miles) and Disney`s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course (11 miles).
Due to its scenic location the area surrounding the resort is an attraction in itself. Apart from immersing oneself in the breathtaking natural setting, guests can also take part in a number of outdoor activities including boating, fishing, jogging, horseback riding (at the resort`s Tri-Circle-D Ranch & Farm ) as well as touring the area via electric carts.
Inside The Hotel...
Within the quiet confines of this charming resort one will find a host of facilities and services which complement the whole outdoor adventure experience. On site dining options include the dinner show A?Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue", Mickey's Backyard BBQ where kids can meet some of their favorite Disney characters, Crockett`s Tavern which also has a full service bar and the buffet style Trail's End Restaurant.
Those looking to relax can head to either the Meadow or Wilderness swimming pools or even laze about on the white sands of Bay Lake Beach. For a fun filled family evening, guests can make their way to Chip`n Dale's campfire sing-a-long and enjoy an open air screening of a classic Disney movie. Other amenities one will find here include a tennis court (equipment rental not available), 2 arcades with video and pinball games, video rentals, 4 children's playgrounds, a concierge desk, laundry facilities, parking facilities, bike rentals and a babysitting service.
Inside The Rooms...
The six person log cabins one will find at Disney`s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground provides guests, with a cozy and quiet living space where one can enjoy natures rich bounty along with all the comforts of home. The cabins have a fully equipped kitchen as well as a dining table (seats 6), picnic table, charcoal grill and patio deck. Other cabin facilities include air conditioning, a television (with the Disney Channel and ESPN), VCR, dual line phone with voicemail, in room safe, full bathroom, iron/ironing board, coffee maker, hairdryer and fold-away crib.
Apart from comfort stations which are equipped with private showers and laundry facilities, the resort also has preferred, full and partial hook-up campsites for those looking to hitch up their RV or campout under the stars. (It should be noted that the campsite check-in time varies to that of the cabins and is at 1300hrs.)