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Camping at Disney

Going to Disney doesn't mean you have to stay in a motel--camp at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. With over 700 acres of pine and cypress forest to camp in, a camping trip to Fort Wilderness guarantees a trip surrounded by the beauty of nature. In true Disney fashion, camping at Fort Wilderness Resort offers more than just camping. The resort offers many re… read more
How to Camp at Fort Wilderness

One way to get a budget down is by going cheaper on accommodations, and it rarely gets cheaper than camping. This is especially true of a trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. In 2009, even the most expensive RV site at Fort Wilderness, Disney's own campground, was $72 per night (not including utility fees). read more
Fort Wilderness Campground Review

The only campground located within the Walt Disney Resort, Fort Wilderness is set on 700 acres and has an "American Frontier" theme, complete with trading post and pioneer hall. Canals and trails run throughout the nearly 800 campsites, and deer and rabbits make the occasional appearance. On-site amenities include a grocery store, laundry facilities, babysit… read more
Fort Wilderness Campground Reviews

Disney's Fort Wilderness Campsite outside of the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida, is a natural, tree-filled, animal-roaming campground that was made by Disney. The campgrounds have facilities from pop-up tents to full sewer hook-ups for recreational vehicles. The Walt Disney World Theme Park is only a short distance away so it's a nice option from staying… read more
Fort Wilderness Resort Campground Review

Fort Wilderness Resort Campground is actually part of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. This facility offers 799 tent and RV campsites; it also has 407 cabins. Free amenities are picnic tables, potable water, electrical hook-ups, grills, cable television; internet access costs extra. Washers and dryers, showers, pay phones, toilets and ice machines exis… read more

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