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The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

Magic Kingdom® Park Area ·
3520 North Fort Wilderness Trail, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

About The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

Escape into nature — with a few modern conveniences — in these rustic cabins. Enjoy a horseback ride and sing around the campfire with Chip 'n' Dale! Read More

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Amenities

  • Monorail Transport
  • Boat Transport
  • Bus Transport
  • Skyliner Transport
  • Suites
  • Waterslide
  • Quick Service
  • Table Service
  • Free Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
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On-Site Theme Park Benefits

  • Early Theme Park Entry
  • Free 2025 Water Park Admission on Arrival Day

EPCOT® 1.7mi
Magic Kingdom® Park 2.6mi
Disney's Hollywood Studios® 2.7mi
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park 3.7mi

Times are estimated and may vary.

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Rooms Offered at The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

Cabin — 1 Room

Additional Details
In Each Cabin:
  • Alarm Clock 
  • AC/Heat 
  • Charcoal Grill 
  • Coffee Maker & Setup 
  • Crib: Pack 'N Play 
  • Dining Table & Chairs
  • Driveway (one car only) 
  • Hair Dryer 
  • In-Room Safe
  • Iron and Ironing Board 
  • Kitchen - Full-size Refrigerator, Microwave, Stove, Oven, Toaster, Blender, Dishwasher, Plates, Flatware, Glasses, Cookware, Sink
  • Living Room Area
  • Patio 
  • Picnic Table 
  • Telephone
  • Television - ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN & more 
  • Vanity Area
  • DVD Player 
  • Voice Mail
  • Wireless Internet 
  • Bed Boards/Rails (available upon request) 
  • High Chair (available upon request)
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Wilderness Cabin

  • 1 double bed, 1 bunk bed and 1 double-size pull down
  • Sleeps up to 6 adults and 1 child under 3 years old in a crib
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FROG FAMILY REVIEW
The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort*

What we love

  • Being up close with nature, away from the hustle and bustle of it all
  • It's one of the most affordable ways to stay on-site at the Walt Disney World® Resort
  • Being a boat ride away from Magic Kingdom® Park
  • Aspiring archers can channel their inner Merida with lessons on-site
  • The little ones will love miniature pony rides at the Tri-Circle-D Ranch
  • You can get take out from the Trail's End restaurant 
  • Meeting Chip and Dale (for free!) at the Campfire Sing-A-Long
  • Horse-drawn wagon and carriage rides, plus kayak and canoe rentals!
  • Free parking!

Keep in Mind

  • Cabins, which are in loops 2011-2800, are further away from the main Meadow pool, although they have their own quiet pool
  • The resort is very large; uses internal buses to transport guests
  • While the camping and wilderness theme appeals to children, the resort is not overtly "Disney" themed
  • Buses make multiple pickups/dropoffs, and they can get crowded

Notable Facts

  • At Christmas time each year, regulars return string lights and decorations from their campsites
  • The resort opened in 1971, a month after the opening of the Walt Disney World® Resort
  • Fort Wilderness includes a primitive campsite area used by scout troops, schools, and other campers called Creekside Meadow
  • The resort was originally home to a steam-powered railway, which provided transportation around the resort and the nearby River Country water park; it was dismantled in the 1980s

Frog Family Tips

  • Arrive early for the Campfire Sing-A-Long to meet Chip and Dale
  • Factor in extra time to the theme park if you are taking the buses, as you'll likely be making multiple stops at the resort before you transfer
  • Bring your own bikes and golf carts; Disney also rents them

Best For

  • Families, especially larger families, who like the outdoors and want a less expensive alternative to a hotel but want the benefits of free Disney transportation and Extra Magic Hours.

*The views and opinions expressed here are those of Undercover Tourist.

The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort Information

Nestled in a serene pine and cypress forest, The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort offer a quaint, relaxing escape in surroundings that capture the timeless beauty of pioneer days. Enjoy wildlife sightings, woodland trails, pools, and rootin' tootin' entertainment.

EXCLUSIVE THEME PARK BENEFITS:
  • Early Theme Park Entry for Resort Hotel Guests - guests of Disney Resort hotels and other select hotels can get a 30-minute jump on their Disney day with early theme park entry—available at all 4 Walt Disney World theme parks—for each day of your stay, subject to capacity
  • Start Your Stay with a Water Park Day in 2025 - Unwind and start your vacation as soon as you arrive! Registered Disney Resort hotel guests arriving in 2025 can enjoy water park admission to either Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park or Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park on check-in day—included with your stay!

The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort Refurbishments

Due to construction at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, horseback riding will be temporarily unavailable, through November.

Guests may explore the many other recreational activities available, including pony, carriage and wagon rides at Tri-Circle-D Ranch, as well as archery, fishing and bike, canoe and kayak rentals. For help planning activities, speak to a Cast Member at the Front Desk.

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The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort Amenities

General Resort Info:
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • 409 cabins, 799 campsites
  • Disabled accessible cabins available
  • All cabins non-smoking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free self-parking
Dining:
  • Meadow Snack Bar, quick-food counter near the Meadow Swimmin' Pool
  • Crockett's Tavern, bar and quick snacks
  • The Chuck Wagon, RV-style food truck
  • Trail's End Restaurant, full-service restaurant for breakfast and dinner
  • Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue, all-you-can-eat dinner and a show
  • BBQ Picnic pavilion
Recreation:
  • 2 Pools - one located near campground and another near the cabins area
  • Children's pool with waterslide and water playground
  • Children's playground
  • Arcade
  • Archery
  • Segways Adventure
  • Tennis
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Bike rental
  • Jogging trail
  • Horse-drawn wagon and carriage rides
  • Horseback riding - Pony rides
  • Hayrides
  • Chip 'N' Dale's Campfire Sing-a-Long
  • Nightly Disney Movie Under the Stars
  • Waggin' Trails Dog Park
  • Motorized boat, canoe, and kayak rentals
  • Fishing
Motorcoach transportation:
  • Disney Theme Parks
  • Disney Water Parks
  • Disney Springs™
  • Official Walt Disney World® Hotels (requires one transfer at a Disney Theme Park)

Water launch to:

  • Magic Kingdom® Park

Other Services:

  • Merchandise location (gifts, sundries)
  • Dry cleaning and laundry service
  • Banking and mail services at the Front Desk at Reception Outpost

General Walt Disney World® Resort Benefits

Staying on-site at an Official Walt Disney World® Hotel gives you several great complimentary benefits, including free transportation and more. 

The Frog Family absolutely loves staying on-site not just for the fun themes and Disney atmosphere of the hotels, but also for the convenient amenities. Some of the other complimentary benefits include:

  • Convenient Proximity - You can easily go back to your hotel from the parks if you need a break or want to relax at the pool. It's just as easy to head back to the parks after relaxing at your hotel for a couple of hours.
  • Free Park Transportation - Overnight self-parking at the hotel is free and depending on which Official Walt Disney World® Hotel you stay at, you'll have access to the Disney Skyliner, monorails, water launch and/or bus transportation. Many of the Official Walt Disney World® Hotels are also within walking distance to the parks and other resorts.
  • Early Access to Dining Reservations - Disney Resort guests can make Advance Dining Reservations (ADRs) for their entire vacation 60 days in advance, giving them the earliest access to the most popular restaurants such as Cinderella's Royal Table and Be Our Guest.
  • Free Wi-Fi - When staying on-site, you'll have access to complimentary wi-fi, available in your room and select public areas, such as the pools, arcades, restaurants and more.
  • Recreation and Fitness Activities - Disney Resort hotels offer a variety of wellness activities through Disney Family Wellness. Some favorites include dancing to Disney songs, family fun walks and, yes, even pickleball!
  • Travel Light with MagicBands - Guests of Official Walt Disney World® Hotels can check out MagicBands that let them into the theme parks, unlock their Disney Resort hotel room, link Disney PhotoPass photos, make purchases and more – just with a tap of their band! Disney Resort hotel guests also have the option to purchase a MagicBand+ at a special discount before they arrive for their stay, allowing them to be an interactive part of the magic.
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