Horseback riding at Ft Wilderness

[sbkline]

My wife just told me that she wants to do horseback riding next year on our trip, so I told her I'd look into it.

From looking in my Biernbaum book, it says it is $32 for a 45 minute ride, with rides departing at 4 different times during the day.

So what times are available? Is it the same times year round, or do the times change seasonally? Are there any times available in the evening, or is it all during the day?

 

[scottnj1966]

Horse Back Riding
Guided Trail Ride, Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Walt Disney World guests both those staying at a Walt Disney World Resort and those visiting for the day are invited to enjoy a 45-minute guided trail ride through the natural beauty of Fort Wilderness Campgrounds & Resort. This trail ride is a walking paced ride, which is fine for beginners. Up to twenty riders per adventure will join two Walt Disney World cast members several times a day on this relaxing and enjoyable ride.

Guests are asked to arrive thirty minutes prior to departure during which they are introduced to their horses given a few rules of the trail before setting out. Departure is from Fort Wilderness Trailblaze Corral at Tri-Circle D Livery. This is located at Fort Wilderness Campground guests services.

All trail ride descriptions and price information subject to change. Call Walt Disney World directly to confirm details.
Reservation are required and can be made up to two weeks in advance For reservation or more information call (407) 824-2832

Some Things To Know Before You Go

Rides offered daily at 8:30 am, 10 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, and 4:00 pm

Ride times may vary seasonally

Cancellation of rides may occur due to inclement weather.

Rides must be 9 years of age or older

Maximum weight of 250 pounds per rider

No double riders permitted

Suggestions for comfort and safety include

Hats not recommended except for baseball style caps

Cameras and pocketbooks not recommended to be carried during the ride

Shoes must be worn with open toe or high heels not recommended
Long trousers are recommended

 

[sbkline]

Thanks for the info. :wave:

There is a day that we plan to be in Epcot until noon or 1 PM or so. So if we do the 2:30 ride, I suppose we could take the bus over there, and then from Ft Wilderness, after the ride, take the bus back to Downtown Disney. And then back to Riverside from there.

Am I correct that the busses do run from all the resorts to DTD?

 

[mouselvrmom]

That sounds like so much fun! I didn't even know you could ride horses at disney. Although, I should have known- you can do anything at disney!

I will have to wait 6 years until my youngest is 9, though.

 

[fizzle75]

Horse Back Riding
Guided Trail Ride, Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Walt Disney World guests both those staying at a Walt Disney World Resort and those visiting for the day are invited to enjoy a 45-minute guided trail ride through the natural beauty of Fort Wilderness Campgrounds & Resort. This trail ride is a walking paced ride, which is fine for beginners. Up to twenty riders per adventure will join two Walt Disney World cast members several times a day on this relaxing and enjoyable ride.

Guests are asked to arrive thirty minutes prior to departure during which they are introduced to their horses given a few rules of the trail before setting out. Departure is from Fort Wilderness Trailblaze Corral at Tri-Circle D Livery. This is located at Fort Wilderness Campground guests services.

All trail ride descriptions and price information subject to change. Call Walt Disney World directly to confirm details.
Reservation are required and can be made up to two weeks in advance For reservation or more information call (407) 824-2832

Some Things To Know Before You Go

Rides offered daily at 8:30 am, 10 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, 2:30 pm, and 4:00 pm

Ride times may vary seasonally

Cancellation of rides may occur due to inclement weather.

Rides must be 9 years of age or older

Maximum weight of 250 pounds per rider

No double riders permitted

Suggestions for comfort and safety include

Hats not recommended except for baseball style caps

Cameras and pocketbooks not recommended to be carried during the ride

Shoes must be worn with open toe or high heels not recommended
Long trousers are recommended

Man, I've gotta lose some weight!!!:lol:

 

[sbkline]

Man, I've gotta lose some weight!!!:lol:

:ROFLOL: :ROFLOL:

By the way, I called that number that someone posted and the price she told me is $42. So apparently, it has gone up 10 bucks from the price quoted in Biernbaum's 2006 book. Just a little FYI for anyone else who may be interested.

She told me the same times that the poster said, as well, except that she said the 4 PM time is only added at certain times of the year. So, for the most part, 2:30 is the latest ride time.

 

[kstella]

Yes, a bus does run from FW to DTD. The bus stop is right by the stable.

 

[scottnj1966]

You can do so many things at disney.

You can now ride the segways x2's at fort wilderness to.

You can paraglide behind a speed boat from the contemporary

You can fish bay lake on the shore or on a boat.

 

[BRER STITCH]

Hey SBKLINE!

If I could make a recommendation, I'd like to suggest doing the FIRST ride in the morning!!!!

From experience I can tell you it is an absolutely wonderful way to start your day! You are then the first ones there, so you can watch up close as the ranch CMs get the horses ready for the day. Also, our 8:30 ride was starting right as the sun was peeking through the Fort Wilderness trees.

It was very quiet and peaceful at that hour, with fresh dew on the trees (we went in Sept.) and horses that were ready to go! The whole experience is something most people will never get to experience at WDW, as you travel through the woods where nobody else ever goes.

Just as your ride is ending is a perfect time to then walk over to the Trail's End for your cowboy buffet, completing the whole experience!

After breakfast, we took the boat from the Fort Wilderness dock over to the Magic Kingdom for the day.

All in all, a beautiful and unforgettable morning! Be sure to bring your camera!

:wave: