Originally posted by wannabeBelle
BTW Slappy, I Am sooooooo impressed with your post on this thread!! Great Job!!!
Belle
Just wanted to say thanks.
I've got a long train ride to/from work. Lately, if I'm not napping, I'm going through Disney books, deciding where to eat, which parks to hit first, etc. I figure there are far worse things to obsess over.
Bigg Robb, if you go to waltdisneyworld.com you can get some more information about Fort Wilderness and other resorts. You could also go to the top of this very page right here, click on Resorts, and get info. The cabins are about 504 sq. ft., full kitchen, sleeps 6 with a large bed & 2 bunk beds in the bedroom, and a Murphy bed (that's what those fold out beds are called) in the living room. Full kitchen, housekeeping, 25" TV & VCR. They seem nicer to me than the average cabin for rent at various campgrounds in the country, plus, you've got lots of the stuff you'd expect from hotels, like swimming and other recreational activities. The water pageant drifts past the campground. Cheaper dining options than most other places in the resort area. And while I don't know when you're going, if you can get a cabin for anywhere NEAR 119 a night like figboat2 did, I'd say it's worth the extra bucks for all those extras you're getting.
Here's a list of the amenities from Disney's web site
Pools:
Splash to your heart's content at Meadow Swimmin' Pool and Wilderness Swimmin' Pool.
Bay Lake Beach:
Soak up the sun on a white-sand beach.
Arcade:
Play a variety of video and pinball games at Davy Crockett's Wilderness Arcade at Pioneer Hall and Daniel Boone's Wilderness Arcade in the Meadow Recreation Area.
Children's Playground:
Climb, slide and play to your heart's content at outdoor activity areas located at Pioneer Hall, the Meadow Recreation area, Creekside Meadow and the Marina/Beach area.
Watercraft Rentals:
Spend some time on the lake with a Pontoon Boat, Canopy Boat or Mercury WaterMouse™, or take a specialty cruise.
Fishing:
Hook a fun-filled fishing trip for the entire family. (Catch and release only.)
Bike Rentals:
Rent a bike and enjoy the three-quarter mile path to Disney's Wilderness Lodge.
Horse-Drawn Excursions:
Take a relaxing, old-fashioned wagon or carriage ride through the Resort & Campground.
Horseback Riding:
Take a guided trail ride through the woods at the Resort & Campground.
Pony Rides:
Take a leisurely pony ride with an accompanying adult at the lead. (Ages 2 and older.)
Video Rentals:
Stop by Meadow Trading Post to rent a movie or two.
Chip'n Dale's Campfire Sing-a-long:
Gather 'round the campfire with your nutty pals for songs and fun, then watch a classic Disney movie under the stars.
Petting Farm:
Interact with lovable critters at the petting farm located between Pioneer Hall and the Tri-Circle D Ranch.
Jogging Trail:
Enjoy a scenic one-mile run along the bike path to Disney's Wilderness Lodge.
Tennis:
Hit the hard courts for a set or two. (Bring your own equipment - rentals are not available.)