RV Newbies STEER CLEAR of Disney's Fort Wilderness
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- If you're a first-time RVer, steer clear of Disney's Fort Wilderness! This park is notorious for being one of the most difficult RV parks to navigate.
In this video we show you some of the relatable stressors for RV travel. We also share the jaw dropping cost to stay one week at Disney's Fort Wilderness. Is it worth the cost? We'll let you decide.
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its tight but every time we went we squoze our 40' Diesel Pusher. The extra few minutes it takes to park should NEVER stop you from staying in the best campground in America
I was the girl that took Renee’s 11 PM call mentioned at 13:20 ! I live in an fifth wheel full time and work at Disney’s resort call center. When I was on the phone I had to pull up your profile to figure out what was going on with the truck issue and my jaw DROPPED when I realized it was y’all 😭 I didn’t say anything because it seemed like there was enough going on for you guys that night. Your videos got me through some stressful RV issues so thanks for all the amazing content! I never thought in a million years I’d cross paths with you guys but somehow out of like 25 cast members in my department the one RV lifer in the building took the call! 😂
Heck, it’s cheaper than stating at their resort! Plus, you can bring your pets and have them stay comfortably in familiar space. It’s doesn’t seem like a bad option as long as your rig isn’t on the larger side
Not all sites and loops are created equal. When we check in and they give us our assigned loop and site, we ask to look at the dimensions. We have a 43’ fifth wheel and a 20’ mid duty hauler truck (The Yeti), so we need a larger site. They are always more than kind enough to work with us to find one of the bigger sites we can fit in without issue. We enjoy being close to the boat dock (love hearing the boat horn, fireworks and the parade music) so we choose the 700 loop when available. When we had our smaller rig, 100 & 200 loops were our favorite. 300 is just tight no matter what. If when we get to the sight there is a bad pull-in angle, a tree or another vehicle blocking our back in, we call or go back up front to ask for another site. Again, they want your stay to be as enjoyable as possible and are always accommodating. THAT is one of the things that differentiates The Fort from just another campground. We used to drive cross country just to go there every year - so many good memories. Now that we’re full time, we go just to stay at The Fort whenever possible. We’re one of “those” campers. ❤ °O°
My husband and I are the ones that ran into by the boat dock. We were so excited to see this video. I’ve only ever heard people rave about the Fort and was so excited to stay there. While it was nice, I don’t understand the obsession. There is ZERO chance I would pay those prices just to camp there if I wasn’t doing Disney.
I totally agree. We enjoyed our stay in 2017 and were amazed at how ENORMOUS this campground was. We were in a loop pretty far away from the lake, but enjoyed being on Disney property and it’s benefits. Our site was HUGE and we had no trouble at all parking, so I guess which loop you are in makes a difference.
My favorite thing is you can have up to 10 people in a spot , and you can take a boat to world!!! I love this place
When Disney first opened Fort Wilderness in 73 my parents rented a class A Winabago and we spent a week there!
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I just can't tell you how much this old lady and her husband enjoy watching you two!! Any time we need a good chuckle, you're there!!!
We took several trips to Fort Wilderness when we were RVing. You are spot on that the campground was built with the original part of the WDW resort so opened in 1971 when RVs were much smaller. We did trips there in a 32’ travel trailer and a 41’ fifth wheel with no issues (I am an experienced RVer and a tow away driver delivering travel trailers and fifth wheels). You are correct that the sites are a challenge. Lots of trees, trash cans, site marker posts, parked vehicles, etc. to avoid. We had success by riding around on our first stay to scope out loops/sites to request for future reservations. Definitely wise to proceed cautiously if someone is new to towing a rig. The last time we stayed there I ended up helping another couple (new Big Horn fifth wheel) I observed clobbering a tree limb in the 900 loop. I flagged him down to help him adjust to reduce any tree limb damage. He phoned the desk and they reassigned him to a site in the 600 loop and I followed him over to help him get parked. As for it being the best RV park it is only a contender because it is part of WDW and you get all the same benefits as any other resort guest. Good video.
As always, thank you for the deet’s! And thank you for the entertainment! Haven’t met you yet, but we love you both!! And Dexter too!! ❤️💕❤️
Awesome job backing in! I drove truck 20 years. You did good! Thanks for the video. God willing, I’ll be able to partake in things you’re living. You two are a breath of fresh air. You’re awesome! I’m jealous!
I just found you guys and I've got to say: I LOVE YOUR STYLE!! Your posts are entertaining, informational, down to earth, educational, and realistic. I love your PSAs (Public Service Announcements) especially about reacting to emergency vehicles!! Keep on keeping it real! 💚
Fort Wilderness is my favorite place to camp. It depends on your outlook and how much you like Disney stuff. Be prepared to spend money but that’s not a surprise, everyone knows that. Once you get there, you never have to get in your vehicle again. Transportation on site is amazing.
Great video! During our first snowbirding season in 2016-17, we wanted to experience Disney (it was a bucket list of mine). Would probably not go back, but we sure enjoyed our 5 nights there! We took advantages of all the amenities, tennis court and pools, visited all the parks. We splurged and loved it! Beautiful campground and facilities.
Oh my goodness, did anyone ever notice that he talks like Ernest T, LOL got a love it…..
A few years ago we took our 4 year old (at the time) grandson to Fort Wilderness. It was a great place to stay without going to any of the theme parks. He enjoyed going on the boat ride to the Contemporary Hotel and the Monorail to the Magic Kingdom. There is a great pool area in the campground with a separate area for small children. There is also the Chip and Dale outdoor movie and campfire every evening. We couldn't see paying theme park admission for all of us and try to deal with a child his age, we felt he could enjoy it much more when he was a bit older. He had a great time with the activities in the campground.
You are smart folks!
I just love the relationship you two have, stay safe and keep the videos rolling
We appreciate you being here :)
I've stayed there twice, about 20 years ago an 10 year ago, it has not changed much, great place BUT it dose need a upgrade for the larger RV'S, love that you keep it real. Stay safe best of luck on your West Trip, sincerely 100k subscriber. LOL.
Heading there in about four weeks with the kids and grandkids. Our Class A shouldn't be a problem as we made it through Cooper Rock State Park in Pennslyvannia last year, which is very tight as well. Thanks so much for sharing.
Kyle... I notice how often you talk about having kids in videos. I hope that no matter how they become yours, y'all have some babies. You are both wonderful people and the world needs more happy, well-adjusted kids with fun and caring parents.
Before my husband and I had kids we were *sure* it'd be so restrictive and really limit our adventures. We had no idea that it'd be our biggest adventures yet. I think you'll both find the same when the time is right. And actually, the time is never really right, so go for it, anyway! :)
Being a Florida native I grew up camping in Fort Wilderness and it hasn’t changed a bit besides adding more loops. As an adult I first came with my 30’ class C. At that time I drove my golf cart around and wrote down my favorite, larger easier to get into spots and ask for one of those every time I go back. Glad I did because now I have a 40’ Super C. I don’t think I would stay there without going into Disney.
We love camping at Fort Wilderness!!
You were in loop 300 which is a preferred loop (100, 200 & 300). They are some of the first loops built and can be pretty tight. The premium loops have mostly been upgraded and widen to fit the bigger rigs. We would use those when we had our 42 foot fifth wheel. We love Fort Wilderness.
I was going to point out the same thing. Smaller sites and packed in a little tighter but we have always stayed in the 300's just because of the closeness to everything. I think it's the 400-600's loops that have redone to fit larger rigs. There are some huge ones with the occasional Scamp parked among the giants in there too. LOL!
I think the Meadow loop is the best for large RVs.
We just went to the fort this summer if you have a large rig, paying more for the premium loop is worth it. Way easier to back into those sights. Besides people parking over the line the golf cart traffic is annoying/insane
Going to say the same thing. Premium sites are expanded for the newer bigger rigs. Spend the month of November at the fort every year with car and golf cart on site and still not parked on the edge of site.
We were just in the 1000 loop (premium meadow) and it was fine with our big rig! I mean, unless you count the time we ran over someone’s Christmas lights (the kind laying all over the ground) while trying to leave. Lol Don’t worry, the campers were outside at the time and all was well. But seriously, the Christmas decorations make things even more tight than they should be!!
Now you tell me!! We went on our first RV trip to Fort Wilderness. We had a really hard time parking our 42'.
If you get out to Groom, Texas…. Definitely check out The Creek RV camping… only 4 sites total in the middle of a huge farming area…. No one around. I was apprehensive but we actually enjoyed the peacefulness. You just call up the owner and he meets you at the property.
We have camped there 3 times. We loved it. Booking in advance will reduce the cost greatly.
Thanks for the review and recommendations but I have no desire to get anywhere near Disney World and I hate tight roads and close spacing sites! I’m only approximately 37 feet but I like lots of room to maneuver and camp. Stay safe, healthy and happy! God bless ✝️
We went to Fort Wilderness on our honeymoon in our van when it was brand new 45 years ago. We loved it back then!
Many, many great memories of time spent at Ft Wilderness when our kids were younger. And I'm glad you guys enjoyed the boat ride over to Magic Kingdom. Honestly, that is one of my favorite things about staying at the campground. Used to enjoy the slow ride over in the mornings with my coffee. That and the light show parade would do a private showing just off the beach at night as well. Hoop dee do Music Revue was also a fun night away from the parks and the swimming pool area's were always better then the ones at the hotels on property. Next time Bonecrusher and I go to Disney, we will definitely be staying in Ft Wilderness.
Lol interstate 4 is a nightmare, just like Atlanta on I-75 . Glad you got back up to your site. We have reservations here late this year. Thanks guys 👍
I borrowed my parents 1986, 34 foot class A motor home and towed a Plymouth Horizon on a tow dolly and took my wife and two young children to Fort Wilderness from Ohio in 1989. Epcot had not been built yet. The campground was tight back then and pretty crowded. I had to unload the car and remove the trailer before we could back into our site. It was somewhat stressful but the week was especially fun for the kids. The boat transportation from the campground to the park was super convenient. Great video and advice.
Traveling in a caravan with just a few rigs is really the best thing. Its easier to coordinate plans and schedules with a smaller group.
Back in 2006 I caravaned with some friends on a 2 week trip. We went from Washington to Wyoming's Yellowstone park, and back through Idaho. There were 4 rigs in the group. It went very good. Since we mostly all knew each other, everything went well.
Probably the only thing I didn't like was the propensity of the others in the group always wanting to eat out for lunch and dinner when we were in the national parks, which as everyone knows, is very costly.
Wooot! First time I caught your post the second you posted it! Felt like I won a scratch ticket. Looks like it was an OK campsite and you two gave such good insight. Sad you're heading west before we do in May so the likelihood of running into you somewhere is low. Bummah! Wish our Maximus (Max) was a lap kitty like Dexter. But Max is a British Shorthair and they just aren't your typical lap cat. Love you guys and your energy in this latest video 🙂
If you go to Fort Wilderness in October you'll see a bunch of Halloween decorations that campers put out and in December there is a BUNCH of people that put out Christmas decorations.
The 100/200/300 loops are the old ones. The newer loops 400/600/700 are made for large RVs. We have a 33ft TT and we had no problems backing into a 100 loop site. But the next time we went we stayed in a 400 loop site and it was soooo much easier and bigger. DFW is still my favorite campground
looks like we missed you again by a week or so. We Love Fort Wilderness. we are here now and have camped at just about every section in the camp area over the years. Never an issue getting into a spot. The big issue is the rv renters. Apparently there is a trend here that people are using a RV share service . Not only are they new to RV but also to camping and the vehicle they rented. Our neighbor couldnt figure out how to turn on their hot water heater. they are a rv share user.
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Great review of pros & cons of the campground.
Great video guys!! We have never been there but always hear about it. Those sites are super tight! But, if you are there for Disney you are there more than your site anyway. And the perk of being able to get shuttled there by land and sea is awesome!
Fort Wilderness was our second trip ever. It wasn’t too bad. We never stay in preferred loops tho they’re much tighter spots. The most difficult part is navigating around other peoples stuff and vehicles.
Live full time and have encountered lots of campgrounds like Fort Wilderness, which were built for 30’ rigs and not our 42’. Definitely makes for some challenges. More importantly is Kyle’s comment about Orlando stress driving. We just left Orlando area after spending several weeks there and in Tampa. Just driving around town in our truck was stressful, and every time we moved our rig, I had to have my head on a swivel. Worst city to drive in and you need a vacation after driving there.
Florida drivers are the worst based on police incident reports and insurance filings. Everyone loves to say people where they are from are bad. But based on actual numbers, Florida is the worst.
Thanks for the heads up! I love Disney World, but we haven’t taken the camper.
Hey guys! We love Fort Wilderness! We were just there Jan 26th through the 8th of Feb.
We have an Alliance Valor 40V13 that measures 45 feet.
You are absolutely right some loops are tight but we always stay in a premium meadow spot totally worth it! The spots are larger and accommodate us very well.
Hopefully you guys will go back we love it there and thank you for all of your reviews and information!
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WE LOVE YOU GUYS! You motivated us to hit the road on our travel trailer and we can’t stop watching your videos!
We like it, been many times but in a tent. Last time we went, two years ago for our anniversary, was the first time we took our grand design reflection 337rls. It was tight for sure. Not parked 100% straight but only there for 3 days. We had a blind-side back in.
Great review of Fort Wilderness. Considering it is Disney, the price was not bad relative that Yogi Bear Campgrounds are not much cheaper right now. Hope you guys didn't get AWOKEn while you were there. I won't be taking that chance. Safe travels.
our first camping trip in the rv was to fort wilderness. it was awesome
As mentioned previously, the premium loops are larger. I go several times a year (Florida resident) and have a 45' super C that I have had no issues with. Several of your Disney clips were actually Universal Studios.
So Colt Creek 20 minutes from our house. Disney?! OMG I retired at 58 16 months ago. 42 years of service. Camped there one time in our pop-up years ago. Kids loved it. I actually worked in the merchandise warehouse right down the road from there. Glad you guys enjoyed. Can’t wait for videos on your trip out west.
We spent 2 weeks at the Fort last summer and have never been more proud of a back in than what we had to do there! One shot! Our neighbors were IMPRESSED. 😅
I'm glad you clarified on the thumbnail! We were going to rent an RV that a company comes in and sets up for you and was hoping you weren't going to burst our bubble! Funny (not funny) story about availability-you can make reservations 499 days out and when I called 489 days out to get the very popular Halloween season there was nothing left! You hit it at the right time for sure!
We love the fort. The best thing you can do is drive around and find sites you like and request those. We also try to only book premium meadows because the others are super tight. We go and do Most times don’t go to the parks. It’s a great place with littles. They love riding around on golf carts, the pool, and activities. Also, they love resort hopping. To them riding the boat over to MK, the monorail, and skyliner is fun. We can also watch the fireworks. We love it in October and decorate our site for Halloween. So, it’s definitely worth the cost.
700 Loop is really nice. I backed in a 35’ travel trailer with ease! Back in 2015, paid around $65 a night back then. 😭😭
Went there last year for 10 days to treat the grandkids. We were in the 1100 loop and it was TIGHT getting our 42’ 5er and dually. Nice park, enjoyed the stay .. but with Karl .. wouldn’t go there just for the rv park.
I-4 is a nightmare filled with caffeinated Floridians who know exactly where they are going at 90mph and stressed out parents trying to get to Disney at 55mph. It’s chaos
I may or may not have taken out one of the short light poles back this past summer.
I wait for these videos every week!!!
That is crazy expensive for an rv park, but saving on parking would help make you feel better.
I drove a semi for a few years and I can remember the feeling of extreme satisfaction when I managed to back my rig into a very tight space. I can imagine it is the same for you folks in your RVs.
With regards to driver side versus passenger side backing, driver side is pretty easy. But there's a reason truckers call passenger side backing the blind side or, more descriptively, the suicide! That's when it is the most important to G.O.A.L. or Get Out and Look, even if you have a ground guide spotting you.
We LOVE Fort Wilderness! Actually are heading that way in 13 days, woohoo!! We are only going to the parks for 2 or 3 days out of a 8 day stay. There is lots to do just by staying in the campground alone. We pull a 38’ 5th wheel with our F450, I’ve had no issues getting into sites every time we’ve gone. Although I’ve watched many have problems. Also, the cast members will help you if you ask them to. Just for future knowledge, holidays like Halloween and Christmas are some of the best times to go to Fort Wilderness as many many campers go all out decorating for the holidays. Good luck on your adventures out West, enjoy and be safe! Godspeed
We love camping at The Fort! That was our 1st trip when we bought our RV. I’m happy to hear that they are actually calling people out for not parking properly. For a couple years there it seemed that not much was being monitored any longer and people parked all over the place and not on their paved space. Our last couple trips the mosquitoes were terrible. Hopefully they’re taking care of them better now too.
please tell me you went to Universal!!!! I personally would never go to Disney parks again but I would go to Universal in a heart beat. Glad you guys had fun!!
Next time, avoid the old section of Fort Wilderness. There are several loops with large sites. You'll pay a little more, but it's worth it.
You did an awesome job, parking the rig i
I don't understand people that park within a few inches of the roadway. How can anyone think that is acceptable. Selfish duffaces.
Great review...I also have left my comments on google maps with some pictures of issues. I have a @ 37" Pinnacle pulling with a Ram Long Bed Dually. I have been going there with Motor homes, TT and Fifth Wheels now for a long time. Daytime is a must! Disney could make some improvements in the park.
You have to come at Christmas. You can hop the hotels on the buses to see all the decorations. Disney does everything up.
AMEN!!! About parking trucks hanging out in the street!! your comment about parking their rig to "accommodate their situation" was so spot on! No consideration for anyone else in the entire campground trying to get by on the narrow one way road, or even worse is trying to back in the site across from them. This situation is getting worse every year with the popularity of huge toy haulers. their rig is 35, 40 foot PLUS they need 10-15 more feet to drop their backdoor, then they book a 35 foot site and just take up half the road. After all "THEY" need to get their ATV or Golf Cart out to cruise the campground, so the heck with anyone else trying to get by. HAHAHA! Rant over, can you tell this drives me crazy and I run into it a lot here at state parks in the Midwest.
Thankfully you doing the caravanning and Disney so I don't have to >< I'll live vicariously through you two since I loathe a majority of folks hahaha
I love y’all’s channel you guys are just too funny thanks for y’all’s info to really great!!!
Been their twice, based on your rigs size. We are 40’ long 5th wheel. No,issues! We were loop 8 I think near the water.
Thanks for the review we are going there in December 😊 We are excited . Our rig is only 31 feet though .
Looks like a 26 foot camper can be easily fit in there. Thinking of staying here while visiting Disney World with my wife. Checked the prices this week. Ya, it's expensive abit. I wouldn't expect any less being it's Disney. Atleast theres full hookups. Some tall trees around the campsites there!!!!
When we are going from a site without sewer to a site with a sewer we don't dump until we get to the second site. Saves one nasty hookup.
Nice string music selection guys.
The biggest rv then is midsized at best now.I noticed there are a lot of older campgrounds are pretty tight but back in the 70's the biggest rigs fit easily
I gotta say this after you mentioned being over the yellow line. About 3 years ago we were at Ft Wilderness. A rent-a-cop stopped by to tell me "the left front wheel of your truck is on the grass". GRASS?? Did you see any grass at your site? I spent more time getting my truck off the "grass" in that tiny site than I did parking the rig to begin with. jerks...
DFW was one of our first season 1 trips from Michigan. Our first trip was from Detroit to St. Louis! When we first went, we were a family of 5 plus a pup and all our girls were 10, 8, and 6!
We didn’t have much of a problem for me backing in, but we have a 32-34ft TT. We enjoy the amenities for our family of 6 plus the pup. What hotel/resort can we stay in for less?
Planning on returning or going to a few state/city parks this year as well. Third season for us and we haven’t looked back yet! :)
Yeah, next time get a premium site. We took our 40' bumper pull in and had no issues. The loop itself was snug, and if people were parked silly it could have been a challenge. But it was definitely more open than the 100,200,300 loops.
Good stuff. Thanks Hanks!
Love you guys. You have outstanding vids. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for your feedback!
Literally did everything you said not to do in this video: first time out with our brand new 40’ travel trailer was to Fort Wilderness; we arrived after dark, in the rain, in the hottest part of the summer, and on empty stomachs. Needless to say we ended up not having a good first-time experience. We also found out the roof was leaking, but that’s a story for another time. Luckily our second trip went a lot better.
steer clear of Disney all together
We are in Fort Wilderness. Arrived today, first time with our new Jayco. I could not disagree with you more about FW. It was everything I love about Disney. The campsite did not feel like a trailer park, trees between each campsite and they do in fact clean each sight after checkout! They were finishing up ours and then power washed the one next to us. You pay for what you get! It’s just like cruising, I only cruise with them. It’s a different level. MB
I’ve stayed there at least a dozen times, always immaculate and fun for the kids… but 15 plus years ago I could get a site for $35 a night for Florida residents…. Yes it’s a pain to back in on some sites , for your big trailers even worse.
LOL I love that about cat.
TRY VOGLE STATE PARK IN GA..The same built in 70’s but wow, can even explain how tight it was for the first time w our 37’ Fifth-wheel…
We had friends who bought a new 42’ Montana and a F350 dually and though they were experienced campers broke their trail taillight trying to get in their site. Eventually a Disney employee got them situated. Old campgrounds are tight campgrounds.
The Fort is a nice campground for sure. Lots to do even if you don't go into the parks. Great bike riding around on the paths. There are parts which are very tight, so you have to go in with some knowledge if you are larger. How did you enjoy the 9:45pm lakeside serenade?
No Disney anything for me. Just sayin. Have a good time. Look froward to your parade journey.
I've parked a 40' 5th wheel in the site 331 loop, it's a small challenge not impossible. The premium loops are easier, though had a pretty challenging one in the 500's last time. Also been in sites in 400, 500, 800, and 1000 loops and again with a 40' and now 42' 5th wheel and really not that bad and we will be back here this summer 2023. You want tight spaces not easy to back into, you should check out Camp Hatteras in the outer banks.
This was a really good video. I wouldn’t have known you could camp and they provide transportation to the park. Thanks 😊
Love your videos guys. Keep up the great work.
My family has spent a lot of time at Fort Wilderness. We live about 230 miles away and most time we never leave the campgrounds. We love it especially at Holiday times with all of the decorations in the campground. Our kids grew up playing there and we never worried about them.
Great video. Couple tips. Looks like you were in cypress knee circle one of the original loops.They definately didn't envision todays rigs. Anyway one trick you can do, because they don't preassign sites, If you see a better site after you check in, that is empty, you can run to a comfort station call the wilderness outpost and change sites. Have done this many times.
I left a nice goggle review with the campground issues there. Been going for 20+ years...they need improvement!
We have been coming to Disney FT Wilderness for.. more times than I can remember! We pull our 45' and YES it is incredibly difficult in some areas - but now they do have wider/larger sites "premium" that give you a bit more room. We loved it with the kids, having the Chip & Dale campfire sing-a-long, the Water parade, renting boats from the launch and years ago you could swim in the lake (although we never did). Now since we purchased a house 10 mins away - we don't come to the Fort any more - but do still enjoy the parks when we are in Florida.
Howdy Hanks, great to see you today.
WE have stayed there and the first two times we reserved the premium site and had ample room to get in. the last time we stayed they upgraded some of the not so premium sites to premium sites, So when we got our 38 ft fifth wheel into the site there was no room for our truck since our truck had to go to the shop for fuel rail problems and we did not get it back until the day before we had to leave. The shop gave us a little truck that just would fit beside the trailer it was sitting on our patio. I use to drive an eighteen wheeler, the site was a challenge to get into. at their prices now i do not think we would go back.