Upgrades coming to FW campground

tigger · 08-25-2008

For all you Fort Wilderness fans:

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Disney upgrades Fort Wilderness Campground

Roughing it is not what it used to be, especially at Walt Disney World's Fort Wilderness Campground.

Disney is quietly undertaking its broadest campground-improvements program in two decades, adding extra-extra-large camper pads for recreational vehicles, cable-TV and Internet service throughout, Segway scooter tours, a mini-water park, a dog park, and an improved electric-cart rental operation.

The program also is taking aim at invasive plant species such as potato vines, replacing such vegetation with fresh native plantings.

"The fort is a treasure at Walt Disney World. There really is so much history with the success of Walt Disney World that stems back to Fort Wilderness," said Jean Gallagher, general manager of both Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort Campground. "And because of the nature of this property, and the theming, we really haven't done a lot of changes. ... We have not made a lot of investment from a site perspective in the 37 years we've been open. So this opportunity to meet what our guests are asking for, and how the industry has changed, this is more than we could expect."

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**WishUponAStar** · 08-25-2008

This is exciting! I'd love to be able to stay there again someday. Daniel may have never stayed there but to me this IS my home in WDW.

cooncat · 08-25-2008

Thanks for the link to the article. I love FW and hope they don't change it TOO much. One of the best things about FW is the peaceful atmosphere and the sense of being in "another place"...pity they don't look into resurrecting River Country again though!

PrincessPooh · 08-25-2008

Has anyone else heard the rumor that the cabins at FW are going to be pried out as a moderate soon?

timkelmom · 08-25-2008

YAY! I posted some of this back in the winter. I have a "man on the inside" who helps us out when we stay there. I saw him this winter and he told me about a lot of the improvements they were planning. The larger site are fantastic and I can wait for the new themed water play area. Thanks for the link and info Tigger.

catfish1999 · 08-25-2008

I'm not sure if this was already mentioned somewhere, but I just read about it today.

Disney upgrades Fort Wilderness Campground -- OrlandoSentinel.com

So, if you thought you could escape technology at the campground, think again!!!

disneylovers5 · 08-25-2008

Very interesting Thanks for shareing.

Big Al · 08-25-2008

I thought I had seen it all when satellite dishes starting showing up in campgrounds. Now they are common.

I'm a Civil War reenactor and I've seen guys at events go so far as to hide a generator in the woods!

nicatene1 · 08-26-2008

Does anyone know when these are supposed to be started/finished?

**MissDisney** · 08-26-2008

CRABBY ALERT:

I am not proud that I have issues with FW. It is because I hated to go camping as a child, but my parents forced us to camp out pretty often. I hated everything that went with a camping trip -- my sleeping bag, the tent, burned food, dirt in the cooler, bugs, no plumbing, and worst of all... trying to go to sleep at 8 p.m. because there was nothing to do at night. I know FW is NOT like that... but the theming has always intimidated me.

I have always been a little sad to miss out on a whole new adventure at WDW, but with all this new glossy stuff happening, I feel like I could give it a try!

And now, back to your regularly scheduled program...

catfish1999 · 08-27-2008

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Originally Posted by Big Al

I'm a Civil War reenactor and I've seen guys at events go so far as to hide a generator in the woods!

That is so cool! DH and I are big Civil War buffs.

CarolinaTilt · 08-27-2008

I have always wanted to camp at WDW, this makes it even more enticing. I am sure DW will continue to unimpressed with the idea of camping, though.

**DisneyTeacher** · 08-27-2008

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Originally Posted by MissDisney

CRABBY ALERT:

I am not proud that I have issues with FW. It is because I hated to go camping as a child, but my parents forced us to camp out pretty often. I hated everything that went with a camping trip -- my sleeping bag, the tent, burned food, dirt in the cooler, bugs, no plumbing, and worst of all... trying to go to sleep at 8 p.m. because there was nothing to do at night. I know FW is NOT like that... but the theming has always intimidated me.

I have always been a little sad to miss out on a whole new adventure at WDW, but with all this new glossy stuff happening, I feel like I could give it a try!

And now, back to your regularly scheduled program...

I could have written your post (all but the part about being sad and wanting to try FW). I hate everything about camping and have my whole life. My parents loved to camp but I hated every minute if it. Going to the Hoop Dee Doo is as close to camping as I'll ever get again in my life.

iluvwdw · 08-27-2008

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Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

Going to the Hoop Dee Doo is as close to camping as I'll ever get again in my life.

That just cracked me up!

I've been camping a few times...thought it was OK. All except for the bugs...DH got so many mosquito bites it was unreal!

As the kids get older, I'm sure we'd try a weekend camping trip one day. As for camping at WDW, there is NO WAY I'd spend a vacation at WDW in a tent. In a cabin? TOTALLY different story! Sounds like all these changes will really improve the appeal!

CarolinaTilt · 08-27-2008

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Originally Posted by Big Al

I thought I had seen it all when satellite dishes starting showing up in campgrounds. Now they are common.

I'm a Civil War reenactor and I've seen guys at events go so far as to hide a generator in the woods!

Maybe they brought for the pre war tailgate?

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,746	Re: Upgrades coming to FW campground This is exciting! I'd love to be able to stay there again someday. Daniel may have never stayed there but to me this IS my home in WDW. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 23 days 10 hours 27 minutes

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cooncat Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Waaaay North of WDW Posts: 147	Re: Upgrades coming to FW campground Thanks for the link to the article. I love FW and hope they don't change it TOO much. One of the best things about FW is the peaceful atmosphere and the sense of being in "another place"...pity they don't look into resurrecting River Country again though! __________________ "...We're all mad here...You may have noticed that I'm not all there myself...!" Back from FW Starting to save for GF!

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timkelmom MB's Happy Camper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I am an Rver, home is where you park it. Posts: 3,707	Re: Upgrades coming to FW campground YAY! I posted some of this back in the winter. I have a "man on the inside" who helps us out when we stay there. I saw him this winter and he told me about a lot of the improvements they were planning. The larger site are fantastic and I can wait for the new themed water play area. Thanks for the link and info Tigger. __________________ There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, Tomorrow is just a dream away. A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes Keep Moving Forward! Catch up on our travels @ www.timkelmom.blogspot.com MouseBuzzers I Have Met Chastmaster Quakercub DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Bransworld WEDINDISNEY DZNYCROPPER My Disney Countdown Counting down to: NEW MOON!! LOVE IT!!

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catfish1999 MB's CrazyCatLady Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Home is where your cats are! Posts: 2,184	Disney upgrades Fort Wilderness Campground I'm not sure if this was already mentioned somewhere, but I just read about it today. Disney upgrades Fort Wilderness Campground -- OrlandoSentinel.com So, if you thought you could escape technology at the campground, think again!!! __________________ Barbara "Keeper of the Catnip"

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disneylovers5 Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: mt.airy north carolina Posts: 746	Re: Disney upgrades Fort Wilderness Campground Very interesting Thanks for shareing. __________________ fort wilderness 2006 fort wilderness 2007 port orleans riverside Sept 6-14 2008 with FREE DINING bouncing back Sept 12-20-2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: to the most magical place in the world

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Big Al Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania Posts: 171	Re: Disney upgrades Fort Wilderness Campground I thought I had seen it all when satellite dishes starting showing up in campgrounds. Now they are common. I'm a Civil War reenactor and I've seen guys at events go so far as to hide a generator in the woods! __________________ *Big Al ( not the bear )* 1978 - Offsite 1993 - Offsite 2003 - All Star 2005 - All Star 2007 - All Star 2009 - Pop Century

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nicatene1 Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: nj Posts: 692	Re: Upgrades coming to FW campground Does anyone know when these are supposed to be started/finished? __________________ Nikki My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going back.....

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Upgrades coming to FW campground CRABBY ALERT: I am not proud that I have issues with FW. It is because I hated to go camping as a child, but my parents forced us to camp out pretty often. I hated everything that went with a camping trip -- my sleeping bag, the tent, burned food, dirt in the cooler, bugs, no plumbing, and worst of all... trying to go to sleep at 8 p.m. because there was nothing to do at night. I know FW is NOT like that... but the theming has always intimidated me. I have always been a little sad to miss out on a whole new adventure at WDW, but with all this new glossy stuff happening, I feel like I could give it a try! And now, back to your regularly scheduled program... __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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CarolinaTilt Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 323	Re: Upgrades coming to FW campground I have always wanted to camp at WDW, this makes it even more enticing. I am sure DW will continue to unimpressed with the idea of camping, though. __________________ ~November 2007 Allstar Movies~ ~November 2008 Allstar Sports~ ~November 2009 Undecided (Maybe Caribbean Beach Resort)~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving Trip II 11/23 - 11/27 2009!!! 19 hours 32 minutes

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