Wows and Woes
The location makes Fort Wilderness ideal for park hopping. Patrons are entitled to the same benefits as visitors at other Disney resorts, including free transportation to the parks and Extra Magic Hours, which gets you into the parks early along with other Disney resort guests.
The early park hours combined with the free transportation can cause a bit of a backup during high seasons. If you utilize the free transportation to get to the parks, you might have to wait, which can cut into those extra hours before you even make it to the parks.
Insider Tips
Most people at Fort Wilderness are there for the theme parks, but there are several events and activities that take place at the campground, including a barbecue with Disney characters and a Chip 'n' Dale sing-along that is followed by a classic Disney movie each night.
Bottom Line
While prices are steep in comparison with other area campgrounds, staying at Fort Wilderness is the cheapest way to stay on Disney property.
Author's Most Memorable Moment
That first morning at Fort Wilderness, we were all set to be some of the first people to walk through the gates at Magic Kingdom, but the lines for the buses were long. So we hiked it over to the Settlement Depot to catch the boat and only had to wait once.
Article Written By Alexis Lawrence
Alexis Lawrence is a freelance writer, filmmaker and photographer with extensive experience in digital video, book publishing and graphic design. An avid traveler, Lawrence has visited at least 10 cities on each inhabitable continent. She has attended several universities and holds a Bachelor of Science in English.
