It’s Official – The New Fort Wilderness Resort

[JPVonDrake]

I know there is a rumor thread about this, but now that the information has been officially released I thought I would share the details…

NEW PREMIUM CAMPSITES – Power, Water, Sewer, and Cable TV included

The sites will feature expanded parking area offers and better maneuverability for the larger RVs of today that exceed 45 feet in length and/or have multiple slide outs. They will be wider (up to 24 ft), and deeper (up to 60 ft). They will also feature new upgraded picnic tables and grills and new landscaping to allow more privacy and better appearance. All sites will include cable and offer high-speed Internet access for an addition daily fee.

The exact size and shape of each campsite will depend on Mother Nature. While all the campsites in this new category will be enhanced, the final dimensions will be based on the limitations of the natural surroundings.

The Coquina area (dirt pad) will be completely removed. Tents will still be allowed on these sites, however, it will be difficult to secure a tent to the ground as the entire campsite pad will be paved, making it impossible to drive tent stakes into the ground to anchor a tent.

Pull-through sites will not be added, but the new sites are much deeper. This will allow across-the-street neighbors to pull all the way back allowing you more room to turn. The entrance of each site will be much wider and easier to back into.

As the sites are converted, pet loops will be re-designated as Loops: 500, 700, 800, 900, 1200 and 1300.

The conversion schedule is as follows:
(Schedule subject to change without notice)

Loop 900 – closed 7/08 to 7/25 – reopens 7/26/08.
Loop 1000 – closed 7/27 to 8/08 – reopens 8/09/08.
Loop 1100 – closed 8/10 to 8/22 – reopens 8/23/08.
Loop 500 – closed 8/24 to 9/21 – reopens 9/22/08.
Loop 800 – closed 9/22 to 11/01 – reopens 11/02/08.
Loop 400 – closed 11/03 to 11/21 – reopens 11/22/08.
Loop 600 – closed 11/30 to 12/19 – reopens 12/20/08.
Loop 1300 – closed 1/4 to 1/23 – reopens 1/24/09.
Loop 1200 – closed 1/25 to 2/06 – reopens 2/07/09.
Loop 1400 – closed 2/08 to 2/13 – reopens 2/14/09.
Loop 700 – closed 3/15 to 4/03 – reopens 4/04/09.

 

[JPVonDrake]

REVISED PREFERRED CAMPSITES – Power, Water, Sewer, and Cable TV included

The most frequently requested locations, loops 100, 200, and 300 will not be converted to Premium campsites due to environmental limitations. Since they cannot be made any larger, campsites in these three loops will remain as Preferred. Also for similar reasons, loops 1600, 1700, 1800, and 1900 will be reclassified as Preferred. All sites will include cable and offer high-speed Internet access for an addition daily fee. Picnic tables and grills will remain as they are now.

As the sites are converted, pet loops will be re-designated as Loops: 300, 1600, and 1800.

The addition of cable TV and Internet will not require any down time but completion dates are as follows:

Loop 100 – Already completed
Loop 200 – Already completed
Loop 300 – Already completed
Loop 1900 – completed by 7/04/08
Loop 1800 – completed by 7/25/08
Loop 1700 – completed by 9/19/08
Loop 1600 – completed by 10/31/08

Remember all dates are subject to change without notice.

TENT/POP-UP CAMPSITES – Power, Water, and Cable TV included

Loops 1500 and 2000 will remain as partial hook-up sites for campers using tents, pop-up campers and van campers. As now, RV will not be allowed on these sites. All sites will soon include cable TV and offer high-speed Internet access for an addition daily fee. Picnic tables and grills will remain as they are now. As now, there are no pet loops in this category.

The addition of cable TV and Internet will not require any down time but completion dates is expected by 11/21/08 for both loops.

Standard Full-Hookup Campsites

This category will be phased out completely as the new Premium and Preferred Campsites become available.

Creekside Meadow

This primitive campsite area will remain unchanged for use by scout troops, schools and other group campers.

Meadow Swimmin' Pool

Enhancements to this area are planned, including the addition of a slide and hot tub, but exact refurbishment dates have not be released as of yet.

River Country

As this area is controlled by Disney Attractions, no changes to this area are expected anytime in the near future, nor will this area be incorporated into Fort Wilderness Resort.

 

[fizzle75]

Thanks for the info JP!:wave:

We will probably never stay at Fort Wilderness but we definitely hope to visit and maybe spend a day there, it looks like a gorgeous resort.

 

[ryguy]

Thanks for all that info. Are there plans to renovate or expand the cabins??

 

[mrerk]

Thanks for the info, JP. I'll be sure to pass it on to my RV friends.

 

[mrerk]

Thanks for the info JP!:wave:

We will probably never stay at Fort Wilderness but we definitely hope to visit and maybe spend a day there, it looks like a gorgeous resort.

You really should check it out. You could easily spend a few days there, even without the parks.

The cabins are great if you aren't into the RV thing. We've stayed in the cabins twice.

 

[fizzle75]

You really should check it out. You could easily spend a few days there, even without the parks.

The cabins are great if you aren't into the RV thing. We've stayed in the cabins twice.

We would love to but being DVC members we are concerned that a stay at Fort Wilderness would chew up alot of points since it isn't a DVC resort.

 

[brkgnews]

Good to hear, JP... thanks a ton!

 

[Figment82]

River Country

As this area is controlled by Disney Attractions, no changes to this area are expected anytime in the near future, nor will this area be incorporated into Fort Wilderness Resort.

 

[FootballFigment]

I guess that all sounds good....

 

[mrerk]

We would love to but being DVC members we are concerned that a stay at Fort Wilderness would chew up alot of points since it isn't a DVC resort.

We are DVC as well. We have stayed at FW when we were either out of points or short notice trips when we couldn't get a DVC resort. I think we got an Annual Pass discount. Points are roughly the same as a 2BR at Saratoga.

 

[ELopez]

Yay! We love the cabins and camping there!

 

[DznyGrlSD]

JP, as always - you're the best!!!!!! :sohappy::sohappy:

 

[MacDuffieMuppet]

I love the campground especially at christmas time!!!!!!

 

[doop]

Thanks for the info, I really would like to stay at Fort Wilderness someday.

 

[ChrisQ]

I haven't stayed at Fort Wilderness in so long; I'll have to do it again...

 

[RedGear]

i didnt know you could tent camp at wilderness camp ground . . . not that we are going to fly to florida and check our tent and sleeping bags for $25 each way anytime soon, but if you live in the area or close it would be useful and fun.

someday when we are old and get that rv to travel when we retire. . . :lol::animwink:

 

[FLDISFAN]

This seriously affects our trip after thanksgiving as we may want to upgrade sites.

I could not find an official link anywhere.

Does someone have a link to it on the Disneyworld site or a press release?

Thanks in advance.

 

[FLDISFAN]

Apologies for the bump, but does anyone know if this is "Official" and can point me to a Press release or other official Disney site with this information?

:veryconfu

We will want to upgrade ASAP as Im SURE that the new sites will go quickly if this is indeed true.

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[yoda_5729]

We have stayed at Ft Wilderness many times when I was a kid, and just recently managed to come up with the money to stay there this time. I was hoping to take pictures of all the scenary and such, but will there be massive construction then?

We are staying at a cabin which I know is a bit aways from the campsites, but hopefully they don't affect the scenery too much while we're there. If anyone has any info about this it would be appreciated, and also is Meadows, or Pioneer Hall or the entrance getting construction done then, I hope not.