Originally Posted By dkleaphart From your viewpoint, what makes Fort Wilderness, "Fort Wilderness"? What is it about the resort that fires your passion? What is it that makes you want to pack up and go right now?? Lastly, ponder this one: If Fort Wilderness was not a Disney resort, not located at Disney World, would you still feel the passion to go there? or maybe you don't care for Fort Wilderness.......... David
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I went last Oct. and I thought it was very pretty. I stayed in the cabins, and my family thought it was very large. It was like a home away from home. I loved the walks and all the animals that you could see on the way. If it was not Disney would I go? Most likly, but I would do more of the activities. The wagon rides, horse rides and anything else that can up, Maybe even fish.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub I would not describe FTW as a passion for me but I try to keep it on my list of things to do at WDW. I love the boatrips to and from, incredible sunrises and sunsets. Alsolove the Chip and Dale Campfire with outdoor screening of vintage Disney Movies. The Holiday Seasons are fun to see the campers with their holiday lights and decorations and Trick or Treating Camper Style! I just read last year about the Native Thanksgiving/teepees/cooking turkeys in the ground so I hope to experience this next year! At first I was thinking this was about Fort Langhorn on Tom Sawyer Island. Now that I feel passionate about because they have not turned it into Pirates Cove like DL. I like the DL update but the old fashion fort still is fun. Unfortunately Aunt Polly's is long gone.
Originally Posted By dkleaphart Hi MMClub, I agree about Tom Sawyer's Island...I have kinda had my fill of pirates! And thanks for your perspectives...good stuff! David
Originally Posted By ImaginingDisney001 I have always enjoyed FortWilderness, but I have a reason to stay there. When I travel, I bring my pets. My first few years, I had two PitBulls and they got to know the Pet shelter really well. I used to walk them, right through the NON PET areas, with a smile to get them there. The Disney folks would just smile and wave at me as they drove by, lololol. I now have two GreyHounds and they love the walks and all the attention the other campers give them. I also like the restaurant, HoopDeeDooRevue is there and the small boats you can rent. You can travel by bus or boat to go where ever you need. There are shows for the kids and Mickeys BBQ. you can choose to run the parks or just enjoy the day at the campground. THe other campers are friendly and like to chat. If it were not associated with the Disney grounds, I would miss the boats and bus transportation. I suspect they would need to be much better to catch my attention to stay off property and have to use my own transportation, but if there was a good enough incentive, like LOW COST, I might try it. For the moment, Fort Wilderness is great. You do know, Mr Eisner did not like FW, and if he had his way, would have closed it down. The bad part about FW, is it has been stripped of almost anything Disney brand. Few if any Mickeys, few FW brands, it is getting to be like a plain old, but exclusive, campground. Guess you have to cut somewhere. ID
Originally Posted By juicer One of my favorite things to do is to take the boat from the MK to FW early in the evening - Going to Crockets Tavern and getting a couple adult drinks to-go - Go over to the beach nearby and while sitting on the chase lounges watch the sunset over the lake then going to see the Hoop Dee Doo!
