Can you drive to Fort Wilderness without staying there?


Can you drive to Fort Wilderness without staying there? The large parking lot at the Outpost is for checking in, and for guests who are not staying there but visiting recreation and dining activities. You'll use your car to get to things outside of Fort Wilderness, rather than around it.


Is Fort Wilderness considered a Disney resort?

Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground is a themed camping resort located in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area at the Walt Disney World Resort in the U.S. state of Florida. It officially opened on November 19, 1971. The resort is situated adjacent to Bay Lake, near Disney's Wilderness Lodge.


Can you go to Wilderness Lodge without staying there?

You and your family can also embrace the outdoors by taking up fun activities such as archery, horseback riding, canoeing, and so much more. You'll be happy to know that Guests are welcome to come to visit Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds regardless of where they are staying!


Do you have to bring your own tent to Fort Wilderness?

Guests staying at The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort are always allowed to bring their own camping gear if they would like but it is not required! You may actually rent a tent and cots for the duration of your stay if you would like to avoid dragging along your own gear.


What time is quiet hours at Fort Wilderness?

This is a GREAT question! After doing some investigative reporting for you by asking several Cast Members, I want to let you know that Quiet Hours at The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. each day. If you have other questions, please do not hesitate to ask!


Does Fort Wilderness get extra magic hours?

Extended Evening Hours are an added benefit for Guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts and Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts. While the Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge are included, the cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort are not.


Can visitors come to Fort Wilderness?

You can visit Ft. Wilderness as a guest. There are numerous free activities such as the campfire/movie that are open to anyone.


Is Fort Wilderness worth it?

Fort Wilderness is such a nice place to stay on DIsney property! First off its cheaper than most other disney resorts and if you have fur babies its the only one you can take them. They have alot of cool amenities, they have an awesome sing along with chip and dale and a disney movie every night.


Do Disney buses go to Fort Wilderness?

Complimentary transportation is included when staying at any Walt Disney World Resort hotel and that includes Fort Wilderness. A water taxi will take you right over to Magic Kingdom Park and a Disney bus will take you to EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park and Disney Springs.


Can guests visit you at Fort Wilderness?

You can absolutely have guests visit your campsite or cabin during your visit. Just give them your cabin or campsite information. When they arrive at the resort's front gate, the security guard will ask them for your information, and they will be good to go! There are so many great activities they can enjoy with you.


Can Disney hotel guests park for free?

If you are a Guest staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you receive complimentary standard parking at Disney theme parks for the length of your Resort stay. You must present valid Disney Resort hotel identification to enter the parking lots.


Can you see fireworks from Fort Wilderness?

An easy way to see some of the Magic Kingdom fireworks is to head for the Fort Wilderness beach. They will pipe in the music each night and although it isn't a clear view, as you have the old Discovery Island between you and the park, you can still see quite a bit above the tree line.


How much is Disney parking 2023?

The parking fees for the parks (as of March 2023) are: Preferred parking: car or motorcycle – $45-$50 per day (varies by season) Standard parking: car or motorcycle – $25 per day. Oversized Vehicle Parking: Shuttle, Limo, Camper Trailer, RV, Bus or Tractor Trailer - $30 per day.


Do Disney guests pay for parking?

Standard self-parking is complimentary for day Guests while they enjoy select dining, shopping, entertainment and recreation experiences at Disney Resort hotels.


Can you bring water into Disney?

Non-alcoholic drinks and waters are totally something you can bring into Disney, it's even encouraged! It is so nice to have a drink on hand whenever you need to quench your thirst. You can bring refillable water bottles and refill them at water stations throughout the parks.


How to get free parking at Disney?

If you are a Guest staying at a Disney Resort hotel, you receive complimentary standard parking at Disney theme parks for the length of your Resort stay. You must present valid Disney Resort hotel identification to enter the parking lots.