Is Fort Wilderness worth the money | Camping at Ft Wilderness with a 1 year old
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It's worth the money! We live out west and often drive our RV to Disneyland but stay in hotels. When we drove out to Disney World we stayed at Fort Wilderness.💗💕 We stayed 8 days, it was amazing 😍. Price is relative, we see it as much less than a hotel 🤣😂
13:45 here's a tip for everyone who stays there in the future when walking to the boat if you look to your left you can see the contemporary resort and the monorail go into it
We stay at the Fort about twice a year since we bought our first trailer and now our Class C. If you compare it to hotels, being able to save on food and you want to be on property it’s worth it. We live east of tampa, but far enough that we don’t drive back and forth every day from the parks. We only spend a half day anyway in the parks. We never ever pay for golf carts.
So, that's the cheeky ray of sunshine who makes O'Pa excited to spend $400 plus at Fort Wilderness, a thing he swore he'd never do. 😂 Seeing her in the teacup ride was priceless.
I thoroughly enjoyed this video and thank you for sharing. Continued safe and happy travels, Rachel and Joe.👍🏾❤️🙏🏾
18:54 that is our favorite part but it is always at the end of the day so every time we try the golf cart dies so we have to crawl back at 3 to 5 mph
We love Fort Wilderness. While it’s expensive, it’s not always about the money. You can’t beat the convenience especially with a golf cart. I’ve also travelled with my daughter and grandchildren several times and having your own space and kitchen is a wonderful Disney option. We normally do one day in the park and the following day at the campsite (day on/day off) and sometimes don’t even go in the park until after 4pm. Occasionally they offer annual pass discounts on the campsites in the summer, but October is an amazing time to spend at Fort Wilderness.
It’s funny, my wife and I are Oma and Opa. But our first grandchild started calling me Poohpa. I can’t change that! 😂
Our first time staying at the Fort was 1979 and we have stayed more than 25 times since then. I can say so much about it and will say it will be worth it for some and won’t be for others. It is about opinion. Thank you for sharing details about the Fort. One thing that everyone gets too focused on is golf carts and transportation in the campground and to the parks. We do it with a golf cart sometimes and sometimes without (we use our bikes or the buses and miss the trams that used to go around the campground). As for transportation to the parks and around the Disney bubble there is options and you can make it part of the experience. Remember to slow down and enjoy your vacation and make the memories you set out to make with your family!
My heart melted watching Joe and Peyton(?) at the sing along❤ and Rachels nonstop smile...what fantastic memories.
16:54 getting parking in that lot is really hard with a 6 seater golf cart
My wife and I have stayed at Fort Wilderness around six times, and coming from Pennsylvania, it was always an adventure. Our first time was in 1993 with our first and ththe place was ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL. Then, the rest of our visits were with our kids. Our first visit cost us $32.00 a night with a discount card ( Magic Kingdom club , which they did away with) it was the most magical time we ever had there. As time went on, we would go with our kids, and even though they didn't see the changes, we did, and they weren't nice. Amenities got worse , and prices started to go through the roof. It's to the point now that I'm glad we went when we did. I'll have to think REAL hard before we go back. And that goes for all of Disney World. Their losing or maybe lost the magic.
Put the filter system in a 7 gal garbage bucket. Just big enough to fit the filter in and stand up in the passthru.
Turns out we were at the Fort shortly after you. Love your channel. Fort Wilderness is our favorite campsite. Hint: tell them you are on a special diet and the will bend over backwards for you. Hope to run into you sometime.
I can't believe how expensive it is to camp at Fort Wilderness, but you are paying for the Disney experience! Peyton is so adorable! I'm really enjoying all of the precious memories you are sharing with these videos!
I think you should try again. Two nights were not enough, and you were in the premium, which are not the largest sites. We have stayed there often but only once in premium. We felt that FW felt very Disney, and we were in the bubble. The extra 30-minute head start every day in every park is a value. Try staying longer and spending all day some days at the Fort. Try the full hookup campsites as they are less expensive. Do what's right for you, but try again if you can.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen you two happier than when you are with your grandbaby. Look at her sweet face! What a little darling.
Seeing Joe so excited brings out the kid in him!! Seeing Joe smile is a gift, I love him seeing the rewards of this life and him enjoying it!! Xoxo
My boys and I recently returned from Disney. We stayed off property, but am looking to stay on property the next time. Fort Wilderness is definitely a possibility.
That is the same amount I pay for 2 nights in a non-state-forest campground here in Connecticut, without all the perks except a pool, and I camp in a tent.
Love you guys!!! Such an honest review. Thank you!!!
I use the BluTechnology R3, their water softener, and their stainless steel hoses. 1.5 years now. Very happy with them.
Its too expensive for us, plus we have a Special needs son that can’t walk far without getting tired. But we love camping and our son is the reason we camp.
Thats pricey but you did get priceless memories. Although she probably won't remember much. Love your shirts during the wrap up but hard to see Rachel's with Payton. Im not sure I would stay there with those prices. Im with Joe if i can get it less than 100 I might consider it. Thanks for sharing the experience with us.
Peyton is adorable 🥰 Great memories for you all.
I remember when a tent site was only $40 a night
Thank you for such an honest review. One of the reasons we initially wanted to RV was to stay at Fort Wilderness around Halloween time, but after we compared costs, we decided it was not worth it to us.
As not only an Orlando resident, but a multi-generational Floridian, who doesn't have an annual pass to any of the parks, you nailed it. I meet people who come year after year after year and great for them - but... Absolutely correct about essentially a hostage at Disney with the distance to the stores being impactable. Disney, and the other theme parks want you to spend your money there...not at the competitors. Ft Wilderness, absolutely one time for the experience and bonus for combining with other intangibles like with grandchildren and family. My problem is while one grandchild may be drawn to Disney, the other is Sea World. You are right, there is a lot to do in the Orlando area and not all of it is a "take out a second mortgage" with Universal, Sea World, Disney, Legoland, Kennedy Space Center and even Busch Gardens. There are so many other activities in an around Orlando that cost so much less, and some were the original tourist attractions either local or an easy daytrip. I know you have been to Wekiva and Blue Springs State parks. Don't know if you have cooked your own pancakes at Deleon Springs SP. And that is only scratching the surface as haven't started on the beaches. One of my favorite is Wetlands Park (no pets for obvious reasons) with a great boardwalk recently completed but walking among the alligators - my avatar photo about 10' away with no barriers between me an the gator. Best advice - get out and enjoy Orlando and Central Florida.
Yes, Orlando and the State of Florida has so much to offer. As far as Theme Parks, I think Sea world has the best value. You can get their best Annual Pass for about $350 and it includes entrance to Sea World, Busch Gardens, Aquatica and all their other parks in the country. You get 40% off souvenirs and the Soda refills are $5 for the whole day. They also give you 6 free tickets per year to bring friends and lots of other perks. The only downside is they don't allow you to bring your own food or water in whereas the other parks do
Last august i found a tent site there for $49, Super score!!!!!!
My husband and I did the hoopty do review. So fun and we were pulled into the show. Of course it was pre keto.
We always love watching your videos. We have Lectric bikes as well and I was wondering what type of bike rack you use on the back of your camper? Also, are you worried about rain damaging the electronics? I’d love to get your thoughts. Currently, we are storing ours in 50 gal totes with wheels and we push them up into the camper when traveling. Thank you for any info you can provide. Also, Fort Wilderness is our #1 campground we’ve ever stayed at… once…. Due to the price…. 😂
though we've been told the electronics are fine, we usually cover the electronics screen and the seat when traveling and anticipating rain. We have a Hollywood bike rack.
Joe you need to see the video for Phil and Stacy Today is Someday, they did a video on their new filter they have for their RV.
They just changed a bunch of rules at the Fort. If you bring a golf cart it needs to have insurance on it and no e-bike allowed anymore. With that said there is really no place better than staying at the fort on Halloween.
Yes. The simple answer is yes. 👍🏻
There a lots of much nicer campgrounds for RVs for less than Fort Wilderness. We used to go a couple of times a year in our MH, but the prices of everything Disney are ridiculous.
Yes, Florida is buggy in the summer.
Payton is adorable and looks like Papa.( I couldn't remember what you call each other).
oma and opa
The cabins are nice. Worth it. If one is worried about the cost they probably shouldn't be going to WDW anyway.
The thing is the cabins are actually cheaper than the RV spots if you are a Florida Resident or Annual Passholder. Disney considers Ft Wilderness campsites a value resort but the cabins aren't We can stay at many of the better Disney resorts for less than the cost of Fort Wilderness. We find that Disney isn't that expensive (especially when comparing it to other theme parks) if you do it right. Our annual pass is only $450 a year and you can bring in your own food and water. The annual pass also includes free parking. =
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I’m guessing you will see a price increase for the new FW Cabins. They are now part of the Disney Vacation Club. There are some cabins that are not DVC and can be reserved as a cash reservation. It’s possible that DVC Members may be able to book at a cheaper price for cash reservations at FW. We booked a site near a bus stop and took the internal bus around the campground and to the parks and Disney Springs. Didn’t need a golf cart. If you take the internal bus to the front of the campground, can you get on a bus to Epcot and the other parks? Part of my arrival day is a trip to the Super Walmart. It’s not that far away. Can get everything you need in one place.
don't mind Rachel she's just horsing around.
Do you guys have a video of picking out your new trailer?
No. The only video we have of us seeing an Alliance is the 262rb. We decided on the layout of the 294rk based on pictures. We chose Alliance because of customer service
Would love to see a tour/walkthrough!
BLU Technologies R3 is what we use. Awesome
Just got one
I agree totally with you about Fort Wilderness. It’s to expensive. Better to stay in the hotels they have.
Imagine what it would have been with admission tickets. Sad how pricing has really increased it really getting hard on the middle class.
What nice memories. Wonder you didn’t take her to Small World?
we did
Electric bikes not allowed there
I do not why?? No electric bikes are allowed. We still love this campground♥️
Joe I noticed that you transport your Lectric bike on your rack with the handlebars folded down. Is there a reason you do this?
Thanks
No. Sometimes I have them up and sometimes down. On the truck, I always fold them down so they aren't sticking up in my windshield
Thanks Joe.
I believe it's worth the money but you don't have to spend $230 a night. You just have to do your research. We did September 2023 with a discount for only $89 a night for full hookup. Without discount it would have been $113 a night. With that said, during holidays and certain times a year it's near impossible to get it under $150. By the way, according to wilderness princess website, not all premium loops are good for bigger rigs. Loop 500 is probably the best one for easy back in and many of the standard full hookups are better, preferred is the worse because it's original sites.
They have significantly raised the prices. I have also spoken with someone at Disney since I'm a Disney certified travel agent and was told the campgrounds are considered budget resorts and they are not applying a most of the discounts to the budget resorts. Even next January it is around $130 for a basic full hookup site and $165 for a premium site
@@2KrazyKampers they release several discounts a year for campsites versus cabins. Usually they are only catered to Florida and Georgia residents. But if you're right, those discounts may be a thing of the past which i hope not.
@@yankeesusa1 Yes, we are Florida Residents and Annual Passholders and they offer us discounts several times a year. This year all the discounts are not applying to the campgrounds. Maybe they will bring it back next year but my contact at Disney said as of now, they will not apply to the campgrounds
Joe are you able to get a spot for me at Christmas? December 20 thru Jan 1? I have a motorhome 38ft. Add a golf cart. Thanks for your help. Love you tqo❤
It is completely sold out for that time. We looked at the first week of December and it is $250 per night
Thanks for checking on it for me.
I love The Fort! So does my family. Staying in my own home at such a magical place is so much better than staying in a hotel. We used to drive from Colorado to The Fort every year for vacation. Now we full time and The Fort is still our favorite campground. We don’t always use them in our current rig, but the comfort stations are by far the cleanest and best of any we’ve ever been to. I’m not sure how wide you expect a site to be, but your site in the video was very wide imo. I love the privacy between spaces the trees provide. the campground was made for smaller rigs last century but they are very accommodating to help fit even big rigs. We have a 43’ fifth wheel and large truck and have sites that fit us just fine. You have to know which loops are for smaller rigs and which ones are good for big rigs. I hate that it’s gotten so expensive but what hasn’t? It’s worth saving for. We have Fort hats, sweatshirts, tshirts, camp chairs, backpacks, etc. Not sure why you couldn’t find good merch. The Chip and Dale show at 40 minutes was fun and plenty long. It was included in the price. You can’t get that and a Disney movie at Thousand Trails. None of the Disney hotels have direct transportation to all four parks besides bus. I love taking the boats! So magical! You can see the fireworks with audio and the electrical parade from the beach. You can do horseback riding as an adult. You can also do carriage and segue tours. There are two pools and a playground. Two stores and grocery delivery available. Staying in the Disney Bubble is part of the charm. Sometimes we go to the Fort and not even go to the parks. Love the theming and the feel. The background music simply makes me smile. It is by far our favorite campground ever!
Why are you paying $230 a night when their website shows the cost of a premium site is $131 per night? We've been coming here for YEARS and have never seen the prices that high. The highest we have seen is $179 a night for premium/premium meadow sites. Was it a Holiday weekend? No reservations? They were fully booked?
It all depends on when you go. We tried to book beginning of November and the rates were even higher
@@2KrazyKampers We're snowbirds and make our reservations about a year ahead, but even then we've been able to "walk on" in January with great rates.
not in my mind.. used to be in the 70s and 80s... I worked at Disney in the 2000s and it was amazing... now seems way over priced..
Are you German my mother was from Munich you are Oma and Opa
Yes
Baby a cutie!
at $230.USD a night. i will risk a parking ticket first.
Glad you guys had a good time , we camped there once ,okay stay but no way we would spend that much for a campsite ,just not worth it,they are after the campers from other states that may only get there once in there life,that's why no fl residents discount, just a big money grab.
You are justifying it for yourselves, the 1.5 yr old won’t remember it. I would do it when they are 6 or 7 when they can ride the rides with grandma and grandpa. They will remember that then. You do what you do. Great video!
But it is ONLY money..........LOL
No one made you stay there.
$230 a night to camp. You are out of your minds to pay that.
It's just weird that so many "adults" are Disney fanatics. I'll never understand it. I'm sure the one year old will remember this experience forever!🙄
She may not remember it but we have the memories of doing it. And she will be able to look back at pictures of what she did as a baby with Oma and Opa