Fort wilderness expansion

[jbolen2]

Has there ever been talks of expanding the fort wilderness campground? We have been an annual visitor there for 25+ years and over the last several years it has gotten difficult to get sites if you don't book well ahead. It seems from just looking around there that they could expand somewhat easily and I wouldn't think a few new loops would take to recoup the investment for them.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Has there ever been talks of expanding the fort wilderness campground? We have been an annual visitor there for 25+ years and over the last several years it has gotten difficult to get sites if you don't book well ahead. It seems from just looking around there that they could expand somewhat easily and I wouldn't think a few new loops would take to recoup the investment for them.

Every few years there's talk about building on the old River Country land, but those conversations always seem to be about a DVC resort or more cabins. I've never seen a credible rumor about increased camping space.

 

[Surfin' Tuna]

Talk of more DVC resorts? Surely, you can't be serious.

 

[NiarrNDisney]

Well now that the Copper Creek Villas are finished maybe the Mouse will pay a little attention to other areas of the WL and FW resort areas.

 

[epcotisbest]

Talk of more DVC resorts? Surely, you can't be serious.

What's wrong with more DVC?

 

[jbolen2]

The only plus I've seen out of a dvc being built on the river country lot is maybe we would get a non buffet type food offering

 

[MMFanCipher]

A couple of years ago there was talk of a DVC being built on the River Country site and moving Pioneer Hall to a different site. Nothing ever came of it. Those of us who camp at the Fort do NOT want a DVC built at the River Country site. It would ruin the atmosphere of the Fort, because of all of the new infrastructure that would have to be put in.

 

[jbolen2]

A couple of years ago there was talk of a DVC being built on the River Country site and moving Pioneer Hall to a different site. Nothing ever came of it. Those of us who camp at the Fort do NOT want a DVC built at the River Country site. It would ruin the atmosphere of the Fort, because of all of the new infrastructure that would have to be put in.

I agree with that completely, many negatives with only few positives. I just wish they would give us more loops to increase capacity. I called today to lock in our dates for next Christmas.

 

[MMFanCipher]

I agree, More loops needed.

 

[John park hopper]

Talk of more DVC resorts? Surely, you can't be serious.

May be Disney can partner with Motel 6 and build really inexpensive ($59.99 night) non theme places to stay for us folks who are only interested in a place to sleep because we spend all our time at the parks. Call it DVCFPF Disney Vacation Club For Poor Folk

 

[MMFanCipher]

Yes, I am and don't call me Shirley.

 

[trainplane3]

A couple of years ago there was talk of a DVC being built on the River Country site and moving Pioneer Hall to a different site. Nothing ever came of it. Those of us who camp at the Fort do NOT want a DVC built at the River Country site. It would ruin the atmosphere of the Fort, because of all of the new infrastructure that would have to be put in.

To add to what you said, here's the stuff for the FW DVC. I really don't see a point with WL DVC literally a 1/2 mile away.

 

[wsmith1978]

To add to what you said, here's the stuff for the FW DVC. I really don't see a point with WL DVC literally a 1/2 mile away.

Told you

 

[NiarrNDisney]

To add to what you said, here's the stuff for the FW DVC. I really don't see a point with WL DVC literally a 1/2 mile away.

So is there any word of this happening? Maybe after the Riviera is built?

 

[trainplane3]

So is there any word of this happening? Maybe after the Riviera is built?

If it was going to happen, it would've 5 years ago. I'm sure like most things Disney does, the plans are somewhere "ready" to go.

I'm not the person to ask about this though, @marni1971 is.

 

[marni1971]

If it was going to happen, it would've 5 years ago. I'm sure like most things Disney does, the plans are somewhere "ready" to go.

I'm not the person to ask about this though, @marni1971 is.

I wouldn't ever say never (unless it's the Med Resort) but it's been quiet for years.

 

[NiarrNDisney]

I wouldn't ever say never (unless it's the Med Resort) but it's been quiet for years.

Well the want for more camp sites seem to be a priority for guests so maybe the Mouse will hear the call and fulfill guests inquiry.

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

Buffalo Junction was "imagined" back in the 90's. It was to be located in between WL and FW. Was going to include a resort and a Disney styled "authentic" Old West ghost town with dining and entertainment options. There was also going to be a steam train connecting FW, Buffalo Junction, and the WL.

 

[NiarrNDisney]

Buffalo Junction was "imagined" back in the 90's. It was to be located in between WL and FW. Was going to include a resort and a Disney styled "authentic" Old West ghost town with dining and entertainment options. There was also going to be a steam train connecting FW, Buffalo Junction, and the WL.

There was a train at one point in time but it was later removed.

http://fwrr.info/History.htm

 

[Driver]

There was a train at one point in time but it was later removed.

http://fwrr.info/History.htm

If you look carefully through out FW there are places where the berms that the tracks were on still exist. Albeit being consumed by forest growth.