Can you go to Disney Fort Wilderness without staying there?


Can you go to Disney 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. With that in mind, there are different ways to get around.


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!


Can you rent a golf cart at Fort Wilderness if you are not staying there?

I am happy to share golf carts are available to rent for all visitors. You do not need to be staying at the resort. They may be rented up to a year in advance by calling (407) 824-2742.


Can you drive your car around Fort Wilderness?

Basic Laws of Navigation in Fort Wilderness You can no longer drive your car around to explore (and there's no place to park anyway), the trams are gone, and the train has long, long vanished (sad face). So your options for moving about are: golf cart (best option!) – rent or bring your own.


Is Fort Wilderness the same as Wilderness Lodge?

Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campgrounds are two separate resorts and the pools at each are benefits of Guests staying at their respective hotels.


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.


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.


How far in advance can you reserve a golf cart at Fort Wilderness?

The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort is my family's favorite place to stay when we visit the Walt Disney World Resort. Even our dogs love it there! When we don't bring our own golf cart, we've found that renting one from the resort is very easy. You can reserve your golf cart a full year in advance!


Is Fort Wilderness considered a deluxe resort?

Fort Wilderness is in the Moderate Resort category, so unfortunately, Guests staying at the campground are not eligible for this benefit.


How many people can stay at a Fort Wilderness cabin?

Wilderness Cabins: These air-conditioned free-standing cabins are approximately 504 square feet, 12' wide by 42' long and can accommodate up to 6 guests.


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 of Fort Wilderness use Wilderness Lodge pool?

Unfortunately, guests will not have access to the pools at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. The list of activities at Fort Wilderness is pretty long, one of my Mouseketeers is obsessed with the Campfires and S'mores. Some nights there are even Movies Under the Stars.


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.


How long can I stay at Fort Wilderness?

You are allowed to make a reservation at the Fort Wilderness Campsites for 30 consecutive days. You can then make another reservation to begin on the day of the check-out for the first reservation and do that for another 30 days. You can actually do this for as long as you wish.


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.