This review features photos of the both, the dining options and other amenities, and thoughts on the experience of staying at Fort Wilderness. Fort Wilderness really is an experience , one that feels unlike any other resort at Walt Disney World.
With that said, Fort Wilderness definitely is not for everyoneβ¦. When I was young, my parents and I used to stay at Fort Wilderness in our camper. The few memories that I could recall from Fort Wilderness are good ones. Why not, we thought? After that first trip, I reported back that my concerns were unfoundedβ¦. During our most recent stay at the Fort Wilderness Cabins, we were reminded of how frustrating its transportation can be.
There are 3 internal bus routes that deliver guests to the front and back of the the resort, with buses departing from the front to take guests to the parks, and boats departing from the back Settlement to take guests to Magic Kingdom and other Bay Lake resorts. This might not seem bad as a twice-per-day thing, but the resort is so spread out that a bus is also necessary if you want to eat, shop, or swim. The internal bus route is about as efficient as it can be, and although it can be a bit quirky and initially confusing, it gets the job done.
Over the course of a week-long trip, though, that extra time can add upβand can get old. With that said, the spread out nature of the resort is also why so many Fort Wilderness guests rent golf carts. Likewise, the marina transportation was quick and enjoyable. The smaller boats that transported guests to the Contemporary and Magic Kingdom showed up promptly and provided an enjoyable and unique method of getting from Fort Wilderness to the Magic Kingdom.
Taking a boat from Fort Wilderness is such a great and relaxing form of transportation. The entertainment and recreational offerings at Fort Wilderness are robust. There are numerous paid offerings, from fishing to archery classes to boating, and more. You can also swim, and play tennis or volleyball at the complex. This is an all-you-cant eat although it has tested an a la carte menu at times cafeteria found in Pioneer Hall.
