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.
Relic Wagon A restored cargo wagon on display at the Columbia State Park, California.
Main Street Columbia Except for possibly the pavement in the street, Main Street Columbia looks much like it did in the gold rush days.
Businesses Along Main Street Typical businesses along main Street in old town, Columbia state Park, California.
The Book Store There's a book store on main Street in Columbia State Park that's worth a visit.
Blacksmith There's a working blacksmith shop in Columbia.
Johnson's Livery A restored Livery stable in Columbia State Park in California.
Main Street Storefronts More storefronts along Main Street in Columbia State Park.
Fire Engine You can't get too close, but you can view these restored fire engines at the Fire Department in Columbia State Park, California.
Fire Engine Papeete This fire engine was purchased in 1852. It was originally built for the King of the Sandwich Islands, but the sailors who were to deliver it jumped ship in San Francisco in search of gold, leaving the engine stranded.
Main Street Columbia Some buildings in Columbia State Park are in less repair than others.
Volunteers at Columbia State Park Volunteers dress in period attire as they decorate the streets of Columbia State park, answering questions and telling stories.
St Charles Saloon Selling all the favorites of the 1800s', the St. Charles Saloon is an example of how some folks made their money the old fashion way during the gold rush in California.
Butcher Shop Imagine what a butcher shop must have been like in 1860.
Warehouse This might have been a warehouse in Columbia, in the 1800s'.
Blacksmith Inside the blacksmith shop is an anvil and fire for working iron.
Fallon House Theatre The Fallon House Theatre is still in use today for performances and community meetings.
Columbia Gazette The original Columbia office Gazette produced a local newspaper. Today it's used for much the same purpose, printing information about the State Park.
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Panning Gold You can try your luck at gold panning along this sluice box just outside of town at the Columbia State Park in California.