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What is your favorite thing about Fort Wilderness
I saw this on the accommodations forum, and thought it would be fun to narrow it to just Fort Wilderness and post it here in the camping forum.
My favorite thing about Fort Wilderness is a tie between the smell of the Meadow Trading Post, and the sound of the boat horn as it arrives to the marina.
First Trip ¨¨*:•
Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground - June, 1974
Last Trip ¨¨*:•
Port Orleans/Saratoga Springs - March, 2017
Next Trip ¨¨*:•
Bay Lake Tower - March, 2018
And about 40 more in between....
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It's hard to pick one, but I like going to the beach when we get there and looking at space mountain and the Magic Kingdom.
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I like the guitar and banjo music that plays in the background along the pathways around Pioneer Hall.
Also, relaxing in the rocking chairs in front of Crockett's Tavern.
Ron
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Having my own bed. Also campers are so much more friendly. We always talk to our neighbors and meet new people. That does not seem to be the case in the resorts.
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Difficult question
This is like asking which of your kids is your favorite. Easier might be what don't we like. I don't have a favorite thing - but thingS.
Definitely the rockers at Crockett's Tavern. Also, having my own bed and "stuff". Not having to haul luggage around. Friendliness of fellow "lodgers" as it were.
Looking at other folks' campsites - lights, signs, etc.
Bike paths Absolutely.
The plantings between sites. The stumps that are trash receptacles. The names of things.
Being a MK resort - so many eating options so close - by boat.
And to be trip specific: the time we rented a golf cart when our youngest grandson was 15. What a hoot until he mastered the throttle and we didn't have those blast off starts any more. Once he almost dumped the back seat folks on the pavement. He was so embarrassed we just laughed at him. No way we could be mad at him. It's still a favorite family Disney story.
Thanks for a fun thread on this icky gray chilly damp Saturday.
Jan
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Originally Posted by WDWdriver
I like the guitar and banjo music that plays in the background along the pathways around Pioneer Hall.
Also, relaxing in the rocking chairs in front of Crockett's Tavern.
Yes!! And definitely yes!!!!
Linda aka: Faline
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I love the background "mood" music too, and the bathhouses in the camping loops are the best and cleanest campground bathhouses I've ever used.
1971 (age 15) MK was new!
1974 off-site (Senior Trip)
1982 off-site
1988 off-site
May 2002 AS-Sports, with DW & kids
May 2004 Pop Century
Feb 2005 Wilderness Lodge
Oct 2006 Pop Century
Oct 2008 Camped at Fort Wilderness
Feb 2010 Cruise on the Wonder
Dec 2014 POFQ for Christmas!
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the friendliness of the campers and the trusting atmosphere. we lost our debit card and someone turned it in to our campsite. If we were in any other resort i highly doubt we wouldve gotten it back.
A man should never neglect his family for business.-Walt Disney
Apr07-FW
Feb08-FW
Sep08-BC
Sep09-POR
Nov-Dec09-FW
Dec09-BC
Aug10-WL
Jan11-SSR
Oct11-ASM/FW/CBR/BC
Dec11-ASM/BLT
Jan12-WD
Feb12-Off
Sep12-BCV/Pop
Jan13-FW/AOA
Feb13-CBR
Sept13-Dland
Dec13-FW
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Originally Posted by WDWdriver
I like the guitar and banjo music that plays in the background along the pathways around Pioneer Hall.
Also, relaxing in the rocking chairs in front of Crockett's Tavern.
First Trip ¨¨*:•
Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground - June, 1974
Last Trip ¨¨*:•
Port Orleans/Saratoga Springs - March, 2017
Next Trip ¨¨*:•
Bay Lake Tower - March, 2018
And about 40 more in between....
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I love all of your comments, they are my favorites too! Some others would be: hearing the train whistle from MK, walking anywhere & seeing & hearing the little critters on the paths, the noise that footsteps make at the Meadows on the wood plank floor, the smell of the campground. Never knowing what bird, duck, etc will wander into my site!
1987-off site (Honeymoon)
1992-off site (5/3 yr. old)
1995/97/99 FW
2000-WL
2001/02/03 -FW
2005-FW
2008-FW(still camping w/the kids)
2009-WL (No Kids!)
2011-WL
2012-WL (25th Anniv)
2015-POFQ
2017-30th Anniv trip w/kids & grandkids! MK for a day!
2018-FW in OCT! (camping with MOOSE)
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Very simple, Just Being There !!!!!!!!!!
1973,76,78,79,81,82 Off Site
1994,96,97- ASSP
1996,97- CBR
1998- DCL-MAGIC (HONEYMOON)
1999- ASMV
2004- DCL-WONDER
2005- CSR
2002,03,05,06,07,08,09,10,11,12,13, 14 F.W.
2008-DCL WONDER (Double Dip)
2010 DCL WONDER
2013 DCL DREAM
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Next Trip: F.W. December 2015
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I too love the smell of Fort WIlderness!
The rocking Chairs at Crokett's Tavern!
The Campfire!
The Sound of the boats horn as they arrive and depart!
Watching the Fireworks from the beach as well as the Electrical Water Pagent!
We love the bike path over to the wilderness lodge!
and last but certainly not least Breakfast at at Trail's End
Sean
So many Happy Trips!
6/30/12 through 7/10/12 Fort Wilderness!
12/27/11 through 1/4/12 Fort Wilderness!
12/27/10 thorugh 1/4/11 Fort Wilderness!
7/1/10 through 7/14/10 Fort Wilderness!
12/27/09 through 1/4/10 Fort Wilderness!
7/1/10 through 7/11/10 Fort Wilderness!
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I love having a cup of tea on the deck before my kids are even up. Nice and peaceful.
Old Key West - December 2015
All Start Music - August 2014
Port Orleans - May 2013 + Dream Cruise, Jan 1997
Fort Wilderness - Jan 2011, Jan 2009, Dec 2002
Disney Village Resort - August 1993
Off site - Jan 1992 (Honeymoon), Dec 1989, Feb. 1977 (CCD)
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the quietness of it then out of the blue the horn of the boat comming and leaving in the Marina. Back ground music, the walks, the smells of bacon frying in the morning and steaks and burgers in the evening. The friendliness of those around you. At holidays the decorations. Trails end buffet, and the campfire and movie, the Light show while sitting on the beach. The laid back atmosphere found at the Fort is that makes any vacation away from home enjoyable. I love Ft. wilderness.
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It is hard to pick one thing. I think being able to relax. You cannot unwind at any other resort as you can at FW. Sometime the parks can stress you and FW will get all that out.
BKJ
Wilderness Lodge May '13
FW Campsite Jan '13
FW Cabins May '11
FW Campsite Dec '10
Offsite Nov '10
FW Cabins May '10
FW Cabins Dec '09
FW Cabins May '09
FW Campsite Dec '08
FW Cabins May '07
Swan Dec '06
FW Cabins May '06
Offsite June '99
FW Campsite Aug '79
Contemporary '76
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I think its the solitude. While there are people around, its just not the same hustle and bustle as at the other resorts. I get the ammenities of being at Disney without the crowd so to speak.
**Last Visits**
Jun 23 Fort Wilderness
Feb 23 Fort Wilderness
Nov 22 Hilton Tuscany Village (During Hurricane)
Sep 22 Dolphin Hotel
May 22 Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort
**Scheduled Visits**
Jun 24 Undecided
Sept 24 Fort Wilderness
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The quiet, having a grill and it being my first place that I stayed at when I fell in love with Disney as an adult.
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The 4th of July golf cart parade and the Haunted Carriage ride at Halloween.
Too numerous visits to count. Resorts stayed at include:
Bay Lake Tower
Contemporary
Fort WIlderness
Beach Club Villas
Yacht Club
Board Walk Villas
Swan
Dolphin
Polynesian
Port Orleans Riverside
Saratoga Springs
Animal Kingdom Lodge
Wilderness Lodge Villas
WIlderness Lodge
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Fw
- Great pool particularly the kids splash water slide area.
- Movie time with live entertainment including character meet and greets and making smores on the campfire.
- Staying in a cabin means having your own deck and a charcoal grill - kids are worn out and in bed so it's time to throw steaks on the grill and make a pitcher of Margaritas.
- Close to the MK and all MK areas resorts by boat gives many dining options.
- Parking your car right at your cabin!
- The camping at Walt Disney World experience.
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My Favs
I don't know where to start....
My most favorite is just the entire campground during the Holidays!!! The way the resort is lit up and everyone in the loops has decorations up to!!! It's just great to ride around and look at them all!!!
Also the availability to rent golf carts and just ride around the resort and see the sites all year long as people deocorate, but just being able to get from place to place when I want to, not relying on Disney Transportation.
All the activities the campground offers...
The pools, the campfire show, and going down to Bay Lake to watch the fireworks and the Electrical Water Pagent...
There is so much to do, you don't really have to leave the resort if you don't want to, just kick back and relax... Go to Crocket's Tavern and rock on the porch and people watch... Nice way to spend an evening after a busy day!!!
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