Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

Disney's Fort Wilderness is a campground spanning 750 acres of pine forest with separate areas for tents, recreational vehicles, and furnished cabins. The property also includes horseback riding and water sports facilities distributed throughout the grounds.

Operations began on November 19, 1971, introducing the first outdoor accommodation option within Walt Disney World. This opening expanded Disney's lodging offerings beyond traditional resort hotels.

Campfire gatherings bring guests together for traditional outdoor activities, music, and storytelling under the Florida night sky. These gatherings shape how visitors experience communal outdoor life on the property.

The property offers direct boat transportation to Magic Kingdom and internal buses connect visitors to other Walt Disney World parks and attractions. Many guests choose this location for the flexibility to explore the resort by different modes of transport.

Native Florida wildlife, including deer and rabbits, roam freely through the camping areas and create natural encounters for visitors. These animal encounters give the place a rural character within the larger Disney complex.

Location: Florida

Official opening: November 19, 1971

Part of: Walt Disney World Resort

GPS coordinates: 28.40740,-81.55860

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:48