Cabins at Fort Wilderness

The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort is a moderate resort located on Walt Disney World property in the Magic Kingdom resort area. The cabins are quite stunning and are a unique option. Those who love the outdoors and camping will especially love this option. 

Overview

And what makes the cabins so enticing is they are fully-equipped with everything you’ll need during your stay, including a kitchen and a dishwasher.

Let’s talk about everything else you need to know about the Cabins. 

Rooms And Bathrooms

There is one type of cabin to choose from that includes several types of amenities and views of the woods. The private cabins are fully furnished and have all the conveniences of home. 

The Wilderness Cabin has 1 Queen Bed, 1 Bunk Bed, and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa. The Cabins have a living room with a TV, a dining area to eat, a small kitchen, 1 bathroom with a split tub and bath, and much more, including:

• Toaster
• Kitchen with dishwasher and 2 counter-top burners
• Hairdryer
• Internet – Free WiFi Service
• Refrigerator
• Convection microwave oven
• Coffee Maker
• Telephone with voicemail
• In-Room Safe
• Iron & Ironing Board

Just an FYI: housekeeping (yes, Walt Disney World housekeeping clean your cabin if you wish) will even do your dirty dishes for you.

Storage isn’t an issue. There are plenty of drawers, closets, and dressers for you to store your belongings. Plus, space underneath the queen bed. There’s even a great patio attached with a charcoal grill that’s perfect to sit and relax. Each cabin sleeps up to six people. 

There are also wheelchair and hearing accessible cabins with roll-in accessibility and visual alarms. There are room layouts below if you want to check those out.

PET-FRIENDLY POLICY

Yes, the Cabins are pet-friendly, but there are certain conditions that must be met. First, there’s a limit of 2 dogs per room. In order to bring your dog with you, you’ll need to call (407) 939-7539.

There’ also a day and overnight kennel care at Best Friends Pet Care located on property.

Checking In And Checking Out

There are a few options for checking in and checking out when staying at the Cabins. First, upon arrival guests can visit the Reception Outpost and check-in at the front desk. 

Those staying at the Cabin can also use online check-in through the official Walt Disney World website or via the My Disney Experience app. (Guests are encouraged to check in online or by using the app.)

When it comes to checking out, currently, guests will automatically be checked out. But, if you have unresolved charges to your hotel folio, you’ll need to visit the front desk in the Reception Outpost.

Note: Guests also have the option of to chat virtually with resort Cast Members via MDE for any assistance. 

Magical Express pickup and bus transportation are out front at the Outpost Depot near the Reception Outpost. Be sure to check with the resort to see if Resort Airline Check-In and luggage storage services are available.

Parking

Parking is available at the Cabins, but it’s works a bit differently than a resort, because if you have a car you will park at your Cabin rather than in an actual parking lot.

Each Cabin has one parking space for one motorized vehicle. Unlike the Campsites, there is a parking fee:

• $19 per night (for reservations made before June 18, 2019 for arrivals in 2020)
• $20 per night (for reservations made June 18, 2019 and thereafter for arrivals in 2020)

Complimentary standard self-parking is available for non-resort guests exploring dining, shopping, entertainment, and other experiences during the day.

We have a complete Walt Disney World parking guide you can also check out.

Pros And Cons

Resort category: Moderate

WDW Prep Favorite: No

Pros: Accommodates up to 6 per cabin with separate bedroom and 2 TVs, full kitchen, peaceful, away from theme park noise, lots of on-site activities (archery, campfire, fishing, pony rides, etc), can park right next to cabin, dog-friendly, boat option to MK and nearby resorts

Cons: Buses have to be taken everywhere (including internally at the resort where they take you to the bus stops to the parks or to the marina for the boat to MK), a golf cart is a must (which is an extra expense)

Cabins at Fort Wilderness room options

Room type	Bed size	Max people per room	Floor Plan
Wilderness Cabin	Queen	6

Scheduled refurbishments

Name: Pool Refurbishment

Description: The Meadow Swimmin' Pool at Fort Wilderness will be closed for maintenance work. Guests can use the Wilderness Swimmin' Pool during this time.

From: 01/09/2023

To: 04/30/2023

Other info

Photo tour of Ft. Wilderness

DISboards.com thread with lots of pics and info

Cabins at Ft. Wilderness Resort Maps

Amenities And Shops

There are several amenities offered to guests at the Cabins, including on-site laundry services , grocery delivery, two gift shops, and more.

Important note: Some of the following amenities might not be available at all times.

• Groceries: You can pre-order a pantry of fresh groceries days or months before you arrive by choosing from a pre-selected list of items. All you have to do is select your items and send your grocery oder and cabin reservation details to the resort via email, fax at (407) 824-1221, or mail at Fort Wilderness Cabins, ATTN: Meadow Trading Post, 4510 North Fort Wilderness Trail, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-1000.
• Laundry Services: Self-service laundry facilities are available at Comfort Stations.
• Dry Cleaning Services: For dry cleaning and valet laundry service, select “Housekeeping” on your Wilderness Cabin phone.
• Meadow Trading Post: Here you’ll find souvenirs, basic groceries, camping supplies, sundries, and also movie rentals. 
• Settlement Trading Post: You can find groceries, supplies, and souvenirs here.
• Childcare Services: In-room babysitting for children 6 months to 12 years old.

Pools And Recreation

There are two pools available for guests, along with plenty of recreational activities to choose from.

Important note: Some of the pools and recreation options might not be available at all times.

The pools available are:

• Meadow Swimmin’ Pool: The pool has a 67-foot-long corkscrew waterslide. There are hangouts for both adults and children, including a whirlpool spa and a fort-themed water play area for the little ones. There’s also a snack and refreshment shop nearby.
• Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool: This is an all-ages leisure pool with a whirlpool spa.

As for activities, there are a lot of choices, including:

• Davy Crockett’s Wilderness Arcade (at Pioneer Hall)
• Daniel Boone’s Wilderness Arcade (near Meadow Swimmin’ Pool)
• Wagon Rides
• Pony Rides
• Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
• Fishing
• Motorized Boat Rentals
• Bike Rentals
• Canoe Rentals
• Kayak Rentals
• Basketball Courts
• Jogging Trails
• Volleyball
• Playgrounds

Some of the bigger activities are:

• Fort Wilderness Archery Experience: Those 7 years old and up will learn how to hold and fire a compound bow. The session is 75-minutes and costs $45.
• Tri-Circle-D Ranch: A full-blown ranch that offers several experiences (some cost extra), including wagon rides, pony rides, and horse-drawn carriage rides.
• Chip ‘N’ Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long: Roast marshmallows and sing around the campfire with Chip ‘n’ Dale. 
• Wilderness Back Trail Adventure: You can explore the resort — on a Segway! This is for adults (16 years and older) and is priced at $90 per person.

How to get from the Cabins at Fort Wilderness to anywhere at Disney World

There are two main forms of transportation available at the Cabins: Walt Disney World buses and Disney Water Transportation. Regarding the latter, water transportation will take guests to Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Depending on crowds and the time, the water taxi serves up great views of the Seven Seas Lagoon. Plus, at night, you might even pass by the Electrical Water Pageant on your way back to the campsites.

As for buses, the Outpost Depot is the main bus depot that will take guests to theme parks, water parks, Disney Resort hotels, and the Disney Springs area. There’s also a complimentary bus that will take guests from the cabins and campsites to the Settlement for dinner shows, groceries, and the beach, and to the Meadow Recreation Area for swimming, arcade games, and canoe and bike rentals.

You can see all of the different ways to get from the Cabins to anywhere at Disney World below.

Dining options at the Cabins at Fort Wilderness

There are several dining options, including both Quick and Table Service options available at Fort Wilderness. You can read more about the dining options below.

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

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