jvn1965
Registered: April 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Sun April 21, 2013
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Great atmosphere
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Cons:
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None
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We just completed our fifth trip to the campground in the last year, and we have reservations for June. We love the campground! The cast members are super friendly, and the activities are endless. We have stayed in about every resort at WDW, but the campground is by far our favorite. We love to ride our bikes around the resort and take advantage of the daily activities offered. We can be as busy as we want to be and as lazy as we want to be.
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gradiver
Registered: December 2012
Location: Florida
Posts: 7
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Review Date: Sun December 9, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Staff was great, campsite great
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Cons:
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Bad neighbors, traffic control problems
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My wife and I camped with our kids back in the 70's. Now we are retired, on a fixed income and bought a nice 23' travel trailer. This was our 3rd trip with it and the 1st time camping at FW.
We live in FL and have weekday select passes so this was a natural. The staff at FW were wonderful and addressed most all our needs.
The neighbors were the only downside. Not the fault of FW of course but they had no understanding of quiet time. One night they were talking loud and playing a radio until I said something to them at nearly midnight. The wife said she paid for the site and would do as she pleased. Guess she thought we got our site for free. Give them credit though they stayed up late and got up early and of course at Disney World quiet time is a somewhat relative thing. I'm getting one of those white noise boxes for my next trip. Campers have changed since the 70's.
The only reason for not giving this place a 10 is the cost and the inability to get back in the park on Fri night due to large numbers of people blocking both entry lanes during the weekend check in rush. They should have had extra security at the entrance and or better signage. Almost missed our dinner reservation.
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Littlemermaid
Registered: October 2012
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Thu October 4, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Comfort Stations, Transportation, Utilities
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Cons:
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Only 1 Tech Supp for Internet/Cable Issues for the entire complex.
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We stayed at one of the 2 loops exclusively for tents/camper trailers only. Ground to secure tent is coarse lake sand. Trees around the site, and add some privacy but not completely. Basic utilities includes electricity, water, cable and free internet access (must pick up modem kit at Reception with a refundable $125 deposit-hold into the credit card on file). Free WIFI available at the main areas. Very good security. Trash cans and recycle bins are emptied several times a day. Comfort stations are very clean, and A/C temp is perfect. 4 private showers available with a small private area with a seat where you can dress comfortably. 1 of the showers is accessible with plenty of space. There is hot water in the showers, but sometimes you must leave the water running for a couple minutes to get hot water. Big coin laundry room. Detergent, softener, bleach available for a fee. Complex buses run 24/7, and there are bus stops close to every loop. Quick restaurants onsite not vegetarian friendly.
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bmdisney
Registered: March 2011
Posts: 11
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Review Date: Fri September 14, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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quiet, room to breathe, calm
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Cons:
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transportation system takes time to figure out
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our family loves, loves, loves Fort Wilderness. let me give you the pros followed by the cons:
1. It is right in the middle of everything while also separated from all the hustle and noise. i love Disney but i also enjoy a little peace and quiet on my vacation. we stay in the cabins and never hear the neighbors and as the parent of active little children, i don't have to stress about my children being too loud for those next door. After a busy day at the parks, it is wonderful to return to a quiet place.
2. the people who stay at Fort Wilderness seem...well, nicer. this resort attracts people with a certain disposition. they seem friendlier, more quick to say hello.
3. there is plenty to do in and around the resort itself. my wife and i have said several times it would be a worthwhile vacation to go to Fort Wilderness even if you never went anywhere else.
4. full kitchen. mousekeeping even does the dishes. if you want to save a little money by making your own meals, the kitchen is a big plus.
5. room to spread out! in the cabin there are 2 TVs and a separate bedroom. our children have room to move around and there is plenty of space to sleep up to 6.
6. the ferry to the Magic Kingdom. you never have to wait long for the ferry and it drops you right off at the main gate. ferries also run from FW to Wilderness Lodge and the Contemporary.
7. the kids water play area. located at the main pool, my little children (6 and 4) loved it. it's not the most well themed pool among the resorts, but my children have really enjoyed it.
8. the campfire sing along - each night there is a campfire sing along with Chip and Dale followed by a Disney movie. my children loved it.
cons:
1. the bus system is a little hard to figure out if you've never been there before. the resort is spread out so there is both an internal bus system and then also buses to take you to the parks.
i must say, however, in defense of my beloved Fort Wilderness, you get to park your car right on the parking pad by your cabin. a parking pass to all the parks is included with your stay so if you have your own car it is very easy to load up and head out.
if you're flying to Disney and not renting a car, FW may not be the place for you.
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nkey719
Registered: June 2009
Posts: 12
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Review Date: Sat August 18, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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EVERYTHING
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Cons:
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yellow flies that bite in May
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LOVE IT! Stay in 1400 loop every May for two weeks. Could see the movie from our picnic table! Kids loved interacting with Chip and Dale at the campfire program. Never seen a cleaner campground and a friendlier staff. Discovered the pool over by the cabins this trip - perfect place to get away from the craziness at the Meadows Pool! We love getting around by golf cart - one our kids favorite things about our Disney trips. It is necessary to pay close attention to bus routes - they can be confussing to someone new to the FORT. Make sure to pack a snack if going to the pool later in the day. The Meadows Pool snack bar closes early!
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traci26
Registered: June 2006
Location: Ft. Lauderdale,FL
Posts: 39
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Review Date: Thu February 2, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Quiet
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Cons:
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more trees between sites
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Our family of 2 adults 3 kids camped with another family of 2 adults and 2 children Jan 27th-Jan 31st. We have stayed at Fort Wilderness many times in the cabin but this time we thought we would try camping. We had a slow check in, not sure what that was all about but finally made it to the window. We were traveling with yet another group and tried to get us two sites together but the campground was full so in order for us to be next to one another we were "upgraded" to a full hook up site in loop 1600. At first I wasn't too crazy about it because I wanted the bigger pad and quietness but it turned out fine. I think we had site 1613? and it was fine but we really had no trees to separate us from any of our neighbors. I would like to see more vegetation between sites. We were not RV campers but tent campers so I guess that makes a big difference. Moving on, we enjoyed the campground otherwise. We had 2 comfort stations in our loop, both clean so no complaints. However, on our last day my husband said he had no hot water while showering at one of them. We never mentioned it to the staff as we were on our way out. Saw lots of wildlife. Kids did pony rides at the settlement, DD 7 was too big already though.  Our group took a ride on a pontoon boat around Bay Lake. Nice for large group of all ages but no fishing allowed. That's a bummer. Never made it over to Chip & Dale's campfire as we had our own going. I would like to note that we were 1 of 2 people that had approved fire pits for Fort Wilderness. The fire pits must have a solid metal top and mesh sides. They give out an info sheet on check in about which are approved and which are not. Allears is incorrect on that info. Overall I would consider it a success and we would go back again. I would like to add that make sure you bring a coffeemaker or instant coffee because the meadow trading post has coffee available for 1.99 cup and its nestle. I was desperate but next time will plan better.
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CJinPA
Registered: February 2012
Posts: 1
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Review Date: Wed February 1, 2012
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Cabins, kitchenette, pools
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Cons:
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Cost of renting golf cart
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January 21 -28, 2012. We just returned from our second visit to the Cabins at Fort Wilderness Capmaground.
A wonderful time was had by our family. We have 7 year old twins and they enjoyed everything about the resort including the swimming pool! We also took in two movies at Mickey's campfire and roasted marshmallows.
My only negative is the ever increasing cost of renting the golf carts at the resort. I understand by readying the reviews here that the bus waits have become shorter but our family just doesn't want to chance missing boats and the other busses at the Outpost because we were waiting on the inter-route buses - so we rent the golf carts.
We guess it's a give and take - The rate we spend on the cabin that has plenty of room and a dining table, kitchen, etc - it's such a decent deal. Through in the cost of the golf cart rental ($400+ for the week), it kind of negates the deal you feel you're getting on the cabin.
Otherwise, the place was great! Clean, friendly and would suggest to anyone taking a family.
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getfed
Registered: December 2008
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 5
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Review Date: Tue November 22, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 7
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Pros:
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size, cleanliness
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Cons:
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location
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The cabins were excellent places to stay. Kitchen was a definite plus, and the beds were great. The only downer was the time it took to get anywhere by bus. We did not get a car, and we would never come back without one. We had to walk to a bus stop, wait 15 minutes for a bus to the front or back of the resort, and then wait again for a bus to a park. It often took over an hour from leaving our room to get somewhere. A car at our cabin would have made it much better.
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alagille
Registered: September 2011
Posts: 2
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Review Date: Sun September 18, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 3
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Pros:
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kitchen
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Cons:
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transportation nightmare
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First, let me preface this by saying I usually stay at one of the Deluxe Monorail resorts and had just spent 2 nights at Grand Floridian Concierge level. My family of 4 and my inlaws were booked for 5 nights at the cabins so we could be close together and cook some meals on site. We previously spent a week earlier this year at a 2 BR Beach Club Villa and it had worked extremely well there. At Disney, a bargain isn't necessarily worth it.
When my in laws arrived at the Grand Floridian with a car full, I decided to take Disney transportation to meet them at the cabins. It took 70 minutes to get there. After I saw the cabin, I was able (Thankfully!) to book 2 additional nights at the Grand Floridian so we only had to stay there 3 nights. Getting to the parks or anywhere outside the campground was a minimum of over an hour transport time. Getting anywhere inside the campground requires a bus-to go to the pool, playground or beach or restaurant or the campfire/movie. There is NO car parking except at your cabin for a car. Disney encouraged us to rent a golf cart for $315 ($63/day) for our stay when we checked in. WOW. I can think of MANY other places that $250/night would get us a very nice room or at least decent two rooms.
The cabin is a single wide trailer. The furnishings and cabinetry are dated. We stayed on the 2200 loop and there was swamp water surrounding portions of the cabin so the boys couldn't play outside. We put them in the stoller to take them to a bus, unload them, put the stroller on the bus and unload it to go to the playground or the pool or beach. There wasn't a place well lit enough so I could walk safely in the early morning. I will never, ever rent here again. This was my worst Disney experience in 2 years, 6 visits. I was extremely disappointed in the hassle and amount of wasted time I spent at the campground.
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dschappy04
Registered: September 2011
Location: allentown,pa
Posts: 2
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Review Date: Tue September 13, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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very relaxing, beautiful sites
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Cons:
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none
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My family of nine stayed here from 8/28 to 9/2. We have never camped before. We rented a 33 foot rv and had nothing but a great time here. We did online check in and when we arrived, all we did was give our name and our package was waiting for us. My birthday pin and my granddaughter's first visit pin were in our package. The comfort station were always clean and well kept. The pool was awesome. It was very easy to get to Magic Kingdom by taking the resort boat, we also use the boat to get to Epcot. We just walked over to the monorail and got on. Our camp site was in loop 100 and it was near the general store and the petting zoo. Only a 5 min walk. We watched the fireworks from Magic Kingdom on our beach without the crowds. The only downsize we had is we wanted to stay longer. We are planning our next trip and making sure we stay here for 2 weeks instead of one. Bus service was never more than a 5 min wait and it only took 5 mins to get a golf cart for our use. We travel to Disney every year and this is my new favorite place to stay.
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Susan
Registered: July 2006
Location: Clearwater, FL
Posts: 36
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Review Date: Fri August 12, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Excellent campground
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Cons:
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None
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We stayed at FW July 25 through August 1st in the 1600 loop. We always request that loop because it's close to the buses, it's a pet loop and close to the Meadows pool.
The campground was half empty that week. We go about 3 time a year but have never seen it so empty. We peeked in the 9:30 Hoop de Doo and there had to 50 people sitting.
We rented a golf cart from Tee Time Golf cart rental. It was a new cart for less than half of what Disney charges.
The pool was empty in the AM but filled up in the afternoon. They had a DJ and pool games all afternoon.
Make sure you check out the nightly movie and marshmallow roast with chip and dale. Bring your own chairs. The wooden benches are uncomfortable after a while.
We rode down to the dock every night for fireworks. It's a perfect view. The kids had fun playing on the beach while waiting.
It really is worth the price to camp there. It is our favorite campground.
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FoodieBearz
Registered: August 2011
Location: U.S.
Posts: 25
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Review Date: Thu August 11, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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One of best resort values so much to do, cabins!
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Cons:
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Wish cabin had more than 1 bathroom.
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This is one of Disney's best resort values. You get all the amenities of a resort but you get your own cabin so no shared walls or people above or below you. If you have a large party, the cabins are the best value as well instead of getting multiple rooms elsewhere. Our cabin slept 6 people (3 adults/3 kids) comfortably. It had a full or queen bed in the bedroom along with 2 bunk beds plus a full or queen fold down bed and a sofa in the living room. We took a fishing excursion one day which we caught at the back of the resort. The young kids did pony rides, older kid and one adult did horseback riding, we did the Backyard BBQ as well. Did the pool as well. They also have the Hoop De Doo dinner show, hay rides, campfire movies, just lots to do in one location. A great escape from the crowded noisy value/moderate resorts. We liked taking the boat to Magic Kingdom and from there monorail to Epcot. Buses go to other parks and DTD. I would say this is nicer than the Disney value or moderate resorts but not as nice as the deluxe resorts. For the money this was a great deal as all fit into one cabin. The only thing that would have been nice is a 2nd bathroom. A full 2nd bathroom isn't needed but like an extra half bathroom with just a toliet/sink/mirror would have been perfect. Perhaps Disney can modify/enlarge some of the cabins to include and extra half bath? Hint hint. Overall very relaxing and we would recommend and stay here again.
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pixiesteno
Registered: March 2009
Location: Wellsville, NY
Posts: 2
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Review Date: Tue July 26, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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cleanliness, cast members
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We spent six days over the Memorial Day holiday and, again, so pleased with the campground. We were initially assigned a spot in the 100 loop and it quickly became evident that due to the lengeth of our trailer & tow vehicle coupled with the angle of approach that there was no way we were going to get the RV into the spot. There was a CM watching and noted the problems. He immediately contacted the front desk and we were reassigned a site in the 200 loop within 15 minutes! Additionally, the CM drove around and made sure that we were all set with the new site assignment. The campground was busy with the holiday weekend, as to be expected, but there were no instances of unruliness. The only thing that we did miss was the fact the the quiet pool was closed for refurbishment during our stay but we are looking forward to another trip to check out the changes.
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disneydees
Registered: May 2011
Location: NC
Posts: 5
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Review Date: Thu May 12, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Quiet, Peaceful, Spacious
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Cons:
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Confusing Transportation
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My family stayed in a Wilderness Cabin in December 2009 and 2010. We loved it! We have stayed at several Disney resorts but this is our favorite. The cabins allow you to stay right in the middle of everything without feeling like you're right in the middle of everything. It is nice to escape the busyness of the world without having to go far from it all.
The cabins offer plenty of room for a family. There is ample seating and beds for up to 6. Our children loved the bunk beds. There are also 2 separate TVs. There is a full kitchen and we were shocked to find that Mousekeeping actually did the cleaned our dishes and put them in the washer! You can save a lot of money by preparing your own meals. Another great feature of the cabins is that your room is not right next to someone else's room so you don't have to worry about noise. We have a very active 4 year old son and there is plenty of room for him in and around the cabin. My children loved the Meadow Swimming Pool and my wife and i enjoyed peaceful walks in the evenings together.
There are a few potential drawbacks to be aware of. This resort has an especially confusing transportation system. You take a direct ferry to the Magic Kingdom (or to Wilderness Lodge and the Contemporary). For Epcot, AK, HS and DD you take a bus. The ferries and buses are at opposite ends of the resort. They also have an internal bus system within the resort. I don't think they do a very good job explaining how the tranportation works at check-in. Several times there were people waiting for a bus to the Magic Kingdom - and that is a long wait since they don't have one. Of course, you also have the option to drive your own vehicle to the parks (a parking pass is included with reservation) and being able to park right beside your own cabin is a big plus! Golf carts are also available but we found the price to be prohibitive.
One other thing - there is a great atmosphere at FW during the holidays. Campers pull out all the stops decorating their own campsites.
We've stayed twice and are eager to stay at Fort Wilderness again. I think it's a great place for families looking for a little peace and quiet during their Disney stay.
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kmdebree
Registered: February 2007
Location: PA
Posts: 10
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Review Date: Sat February 19, 2011
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Would you recommend the product? Yes
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Beautiful, peaceful, clean, lots to do, affordable.
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Cons:
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Bus service
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This is the third time we have camped at Fort Wilderness. The bathhouse is very clean. The Trails End is delicious, we ate there twice 2/15/11 and 2/17/11. Staff is friendly and very helpful. The best part is watching the Magic Kingdom fireworks from the beach. The most awesome relaxing view is from this point. Watched it on 2/17 and 2/18 from this point. Bring beverages of choice and enjoy. Better than being in the Magic Kingdom with all of the crowds and the view is awesome as well as audio to go along with it. Taking the boat was very relaxing. Rented a golf cart which was fun and entertaining. Went to the sing a long. Saw Chip and Dale up close as well as roasted marshmallows and dogs. Tip: bring your own.
I love Fort Wilderness, there is so much to do here, oh, almost forgot the pool, hot tub and Hoop Dee Doo. I definitely recommend except for slow buses, awesome experience!
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