Is Fort Wilderness the same as Wilderness Lodge?


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.


How many pools are in Disney Fort Wilderness?

Fort Wilderness has two swimming pools, a quite swimming pool near stop 2700-2800 and one near the Meadow Trading Post. The main swimming pool is the one which is life guard monitored with slides.


Can I take a boat from Wilderness Lodge to Fort Wilderness?

You can take the Watercraft service from Wilderness Lodge to the Magic Kingdom Park, then transfer to another boat that will take you to Fort Wilderness. Although you have to transfer, you will get extra time cruising around Bay Lake and Seven Seas Lagoon while being out on the open water.


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.


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.


Why stay at Fort Wilderness?

It's the feeling of immersion that you go to the Disney parks for. Fort Wilderness has a laid-back vibe. Walking through the camping areas and seeing the packed pool, you realize that most people aren't rushing to spend their time in the parks. For many families, Fort Wilderness IS the vacation.


Is it cheaper to camp at Disney?

Camping is a more affordable option for those looking to experience Disney World, but Fort Wilderness is still located in the Magic Kingdom resort area and is home to some delicious restaurants including Trail's End and Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue.


Can Fort Wilderness guests 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.


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.


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 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 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.


What month is the least crowded at Disney World?

Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.