News Disney Vacation Club announces plans for more than 350 new cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

[Disney Analyst]

 

[nickys]

Who starts a walkthrough of a room by going straight to the dishwasher?
Really didn’t like the tour of the cabin, everything was close up. They didn’t pan out at all for a wider view.

Apart from that, who on earth decided that painting a cabin blue fitted the FW setting? I hadn’t realised they were all varying colours.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Apart from that, who on earth decided that painting a cabin blue fitted the FW setting? I hadn’t realised they were all varying colours.

A young, college educated designer. I'm guessing.

 

[castlecake2.0]

We can disagree on the theming but these cabins are 1000% more user friendly.

 

[John park hopper]

Cabins is a stretch

 

[nickys]

We can disagree on the theming but these cabins are 1000% more user friendly.

In what way?
Let me summarise my issues:
- still has bunk beds in with the “master bed” *
- bathroom on the other side of the cabin, not convenient for anyone
- no tub #
- not enough seating round the table for 6 people
- TV can’t be watched from the sofa
- TV on wall directly next to the bunk beds
- the Murphy bed is bang up close to the TV (looks like anyone getting out of the bed on that side would crack their head on the edge of the TV)

* I will accept this is no worse than before. The bedroom is similar to the old one but with more space.
# some will be fine with a walk-in shower, but those with young kids (or kids with sensory needs) will find it a big negative

On the plus side, the kitchen is a whole lot better.

 

[castlecake2.0]

In what way?
Let me summarise my issues:
- still has bunk beds in with the “master bed” *
- bathroom on the other side of the cabin, not convenient for anyone
- no tub #
- not enough seating round the table for 6 people
- TV can’t be watched from the sofa
- TV on wall directly next to the bunk beds
- the Murphy bed is bang up close to the TV (looks like anyone getting out of the bed on that side would crack their head on the edge of the TV)

* I will accept this is no worse than before. The bedroom is similar to the old one but with more space.
# some will be fine with a walk-in shower, but those with young kids (or kids with sensory needs) will find it a big negative

On the plus side, the kitchen is a whole lot better.

They’re not perfect you have some valid points, but still better than previous version (in my opinion).

 

[nickys]

They’re not perfect you have some valid points, but still better than previous version (in my opinion).

I’m interested n what is better. Honestly.
I’ve not stayed in them before and likely won’t. We don’t like driving whilst onsite, but these really need you to unless you rent a golf buggy.
The cabins don’t suit me but I’m still interested in others’ opinions.

 

[LuvtheGoof]

I’m interested n what is better. Honestly.
I’ve not stayed in them before and likely won’t. We don’t like driving whilst onsite, but these really need you to unless you rent a golf buggy.
The cabins don’t suit me but I’m still interested in others’ opinions.

We stayed in the original cabins with the 4 of us for a long weekend, and while we will stay here at some time since the points are low, it would only be for the 2 of us for a short trip. We would never think of bringing our kids and their DWs (who are in their 30's) for a longer stay.

We didn't find a need for a golf cart as we like walking and the bus stops are only a short walk. We always took the boat to MK.

 

[DCBaker]

It appears a new Welcome Home Center featuring two new cabins is preparing to open at Fort Wilderness. Photos from today:

 

[nickys]

They’re far too late with this. I somehow doubt it’s going to have much impact on the disastrous sales figures.

 

[bmr1591]

They’re far too late with this. I somehow doubt it’s going to have much impact on the disastrous sales figures.

Is there a place to see the sales figures or is it all hearsay? I’m not saying it’s untrue by any means, I’m just wondering if there’s a source to back it up.

 

[LAKid53]

It appears a new Welcome Home Center featuring two new cabins is preparing to open at Fort Wilderness. Photos from today:

Where on the campgrounds is this located? Replacing the old check-in building?

I'm staying at the cabins for Marathon weekend next January.

 

[nickys]

Is there a place to see the sales figures or is it all hearsay? I’m not saying it’s untrue by any means, I’m just wondering if there’s a source to back it up.

They’re taken from the deeds recorded with the county.

This site reports on them quarterly, the link is to the latest report:

Disney Vacation Club Direct Sales Report For April 2025 | DVCNews.com - The essential Disney Vacation Club resource!

One axiom about statistics is that sometimes the data can be used to support two seemingly contradictory conclusions. In April 2025, data shows that direct sal

dvcnews.com

To summarise, in 15 months they have sold as many points in total for FW as they have done in just 2 months at Riviera.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

They’re far too late with this. I somehow doubt it’s going to have much impact on the disastrous sales figures.

The sheer stupidity of the idea probably has the most to do with the sales figure

 

[DisneyFanatic12]

It’ll be interesting if the new pool/expansion will boost sales or not.

 

[DCBaker]

Where on the campgrounds is this located? Replacing the old check-in building?

I'm staying at the cabins for Marathon weekend next January.

Near Pioneer Hall - here's a look at the location now added to the digital map:

 

[HauntedPirate]

It’ll be interesting if the new pool/expansion will boost sales or not.

If it does, people are even dumber than we thought.

 

[nickys]

The sheer stupidity of the idea probably has the most to do with the sales figure

I think the maintenance fees are the main reason.

 

[John park hopper]

Those cabins(sheds) will take a lot of maintenance