Fort Wilderness is a real treat for anyone who likes to camp, or even those who don’t usually camp but want to give it a try. There are hundreds of campsites and rustic cabins in this campground. Amenities range from the cabins that comfortably sleep six adults with functional kitchens, to RV sites with 50 amp hookups, water, sewer, and cable, to basic tent sites that also have water and power. There’s WiFi throughout much of the campground bringing Fort Wilderness into the 21st century, and many activities ranging from swimming pools, fishing, canoe rentals, and campfires at night complete with S’mores.
Turkeys At Fort Wilderness, there are a number of different kinds of wildlife roaming the campground, including several flocks of wild turkeys. Image by Bonnie Fink
Tent Camping Site A typical tent camping site at Fort Wilderness includes water, power, and sometimes cable television. WiFi is available throughout the campground but not always at the sites. Image by Bonnie Fink
Outpost At the Outpost, you can check in to your camp site or rustic cabin. Image by Bonnie Fink
Tri Circle D Ranch Trail rides on horse back are available at Fort Wilderness Campground. Image by Bonnie Fink
Meadows Trading Post A well equipped general store is located in the very middle of Fort Wilderness, at The Meadows. Image by Bonnie Fink
Fishing at Meadows Trading Post A snowy egret waits for his opportunity as campers fish the river at the Meadows Trading Post. Image by Bonnie Fink
Water Slide Water Slide at the swimming pool at The Meadows Trading Post. Image by Bonnie Fink
RV Sites RV sites at Fort Wilderess are paved, featuring water, sewer, 50 amp electrical, and cable TV. Image by Bonnie Fink
Seagull at the Waterfront Seagulls and other wildlife are common at the water's edge at the Settlement, Fort Widlerness Campground. Image by Donald Fink
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Water Transportation Water transportation to the Magic Kingdom and Wilderness Lodge is available at the Settlement, Fort Wilderness Campground. Image by Bonnie Fink
Trail's End Restaurant A surprising treat at the Settlement is the Trail's End Restarrant. This buffet style diner serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The food is excellent. After 4:30 PM, you can get takeout food too. Image by Bonnie Fink
Tri-Circle D Farm Disney keep 89 horses on property, including 16 small white ponys used to pull Cinderella's Coach. They all live here at the Settlement, in the Tri-Circle D Farm. Image by Bonnie Fink
Lucy the Pony This is Lucy, a stately white pony. she is known as a "wheel pony", meaning that she pulls Cinderella's Coach from the position nearest the coach wheels. Image by Bonnie Fink
Bus stop at the Outpost At the outpost (the front of Fort Wilderness) is a bus stop where guests can travel to all the Disney theme parks and Downtown Disney. There are also three bus lines that travel throughout the campground to get folks to their campsites. Image by Donald Fink
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Golf Carts Many people bring their golf carts for personal transportation around Fort Wilderness. If you wish, you can rent one while you're here. Image by Donald Fink
Inside Meadows Trading Post Not only are the two trading posts at Fort Wilderness well equipped, they're just fun to visit. Image by Donald Fink
Water Features Children's play area at the swimming pool, The Meadows, Fort Wilderness. Image by Donald Fink
Swimming Pool Behind the general store, there's a large swimming pool complete with life guards at the Meadows, Fort Wilderness Campground. Image by Donald Fink
Tennis? Not many wilderness campgrounds have lighted tennis courts, but you'll find them at Fort Wilderness Campground, next the pool at The Meadows. Image by Donald Fink
The Meadows The canal behind the Meadows. Image by Donald Fink
Camping Cabin Rustic Camping cabins are available for rent at Fort Wilderness Campground. In these modest units, you'll be able to sleep six adults. Image by Donald Fink
Fort Wilderness Landing The water landing at the Settlement is where you'll catch water transportation to the Magic Kingdom and Wilderness Lodge. You can also rent various power boats for a trip around Bay Lake or Seven Seas Lagoon. Image by Donald Fink
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Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue One of the best dinner shows in Orlando is right here at Fort Wilderness Campground. Located at the Settlement near Bay Lake, Hoop Dee Doo Revue performs three shows each night, entertaining guests while serving up a great all you care to eat dinner. Image by Donald Fink
Recently we made our way through some of our favorite places at the Walt Disney World Resort and made some fresh images. We’ve put together some of those images here in four galleries for your enjoyment.
Downtown Disney – Our first gallery is about construction and improvements at Downtown Disney. While Disney continues to make major improvements, we’ll make images along the way depicting new venues and construction as the new Disney Springs takes shape.
Magic Kingdom – The Magic Kingdom is a hands down favorite place to visit for literally millions of people from all over the world. Sometimes, it’s a magical experience just to sit for a few minutes and look at images of the happiest place on earth.
Fort Wilderness – It’s probably in the category of “best kept secret”, but Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground is actually a campground, where families can come to camp on Disney property. We’ve made many trips to this great RV, tent camping and rustic cabin park in the past, and plan to keep coming back for many years.
Openings – Here we’ll post images of significant openings from time to time. Right now, we have a few images of the latest Starbucks, which opened in Hollywood Studios on February 3rd.
Queesntown Pier The waterfront in Queenstown, along Lake Wakatipu. Image by Bonnie Fink
Walter Peak Sheep Ranch A major tourist attraction from Queenstown is the Walter Peak Sheep Ranch, which is a short ride by steamboat across Lake Wakatipu. Image by Bonnie Fink
Pheasant Pheasant in New Zealand. Image by Bonnie Fink
Sheep and Cows Grazing With Mount Cook in the Background Sheep and cows grazing with Mt. Cook in the background on the south Island of New Zealand
Arthur's pass View of Arthur's pass and hiking trails in New Zealand
Kea bird Kea bird in flight.
Wooly Sheep in New Zealand A wooly sheep in a field in New Zealand
Wanganui River New Zealand Wanganui River and wildflowers in New Zealand.
Our Diesel Mercedes Campervan. Our diesel Mercedes campervan.
Franz Josef The village of Franz Josef is the gateway to the famous Franz Josef Glacier. Image by Donald Fink
Franz Josef Glacier Franz Josef Glacier on the south island of New Zealand.
Fox Glacier, New Zealand Fox Glacier on the south island of New Zealand
Suspension bridge along the Makorora River.
Queenstown and Lake Wakatipu Lake Wakatipu with Queenstown in the forground, New Zealand.
Sheep Sheep at the Walter Peak Sheep Ranch near Queenstown. Image by Donald Fink
Young Lamb A young lamb standing in a green field.
TSS Earnslaw The Steamship TSS Earnslaw crosses Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown to Walter Peak Sheep Ranch. Image by Donald Fink
Milford Sound New Zealand Clouds hanging over the mounains in Milford Sound New Zealand
Milford Sound, New Zealand View of the milford sound south island New Zealand
Waterfalls in Milford Sound New Zealand Waterfalls in Milford Sound New Zealand with boats anchored
Lake Manapouri Beautiful Lake Manapouri on the south island of New Zealand
Male Pheasant A colorful male pheasant in New Zealand
Fresh Water Iceberg An iceberg floats atop the Tasman Lake near Mount Cook, New Zealand
Lake Tasman, New Zealand Ice covered in dirt on Lake Tasman with Mt. Cook in the background
Punting Punting along the Avon River in Christchurch used to be a favorite pastime among residents. Now, it's a favorite amount tourists too.
Snow Covered Mountains Snow covered mountains near Franz Josef glacier, New Zealand
Franz Josef Glacier Franz Josef Glacier, south island New Zealand
Franz Josef Glacier The Franz Josef Glacier on the south island of New Zealand
Franz Josef Glacier The scenic Franz Josef Glacier on the south island of New Zealand
Te Wahipounamu Overlook on the Tasman Sea The blue tasman sea from the overlook at Te Wahipounamu
Lake Wanaka, New Zealand Clouds and mountains reflecting in Lake Wanaka, New Zealand