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dsnymoners · 08-09-2012, 03:14 PM

Been to Disney numerous times but first time to Ft Wilderness in the Cabins. I have seen that people rent golf carts. Are they really necessary?

PrincessNana · 08-09-2012, 04:26 PM

Its not necessary, but it is alot of fun to explore the campground in a golfcart. The internal bus system will get you anywhere you need to go, but you can't take your car. There are a few parking places by the Meadows pool area, but no parking at Trails End, Hoop de Doo or that area.

photogal06 · 08-09-2012, 04:52 PM

We've been to the Fort many times and never had a golf cart. We either ride our bikes, walk, or take the bus to wherever we need to go.

SinceDay1 · 08-09-2012, 05:03 PM

Welcome to the Fort, this is one of the best places to stay while at WDW! As for the cart question, there are a few factors you need to think about, who is going with you, ages, ability to walk and if you want to wait on the bueses (which are very good), plus if you want to go out and explore the Fort while you are there. We have stayed and not gotten one and have gotten one, longer stays we always get one, so, it just depends on your needs and what you want to expirence. Whatever the case, have a great time and hope you have fun!

WDWFWfan · 08-09-2012, 06:29 PM

As others have said, golf carts are not a necessity...merely a luxury. We have been many times and have never rented a cart; however, we always take our bicycles. While the buses will get you where you need to go, it is nice to be able to hope on a bicycle/golf cart to go explore the loops, etc.

North of Mouse · 08-09-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dsnymoners

Been to Disney numerous times but first time to Ft Wilderness in the Cabins. I have seen that people rent golf carts. Are they really necessary?

We've been camping at FW for years and have never rented a cart. Just one expense we don't see worth it, but there are those that rent one every trip.
It's just a personal preference. We either catch the bus or walk

They could never be considered a necessity. We spend most of our time away from the campground, so would barely use them.

It's also so beautiful on the trails that we enjoy our walks.

patches4me · 08-10-2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by North of Mouse

We've been camping at FW for years and have never rented a cart. Just one expense we don't see worth it, but there are those that rent one every trip.
It's just a personal preference. We either catch the bus or walk

They could never be considered a necessity. We spend most of our time away from the campground, so would barely use them.

It's also so beautiful on the trails that we enjoy our walks.

Cart is not necessary. Buses are fine and we use our bikes as well. Carts are an extra expense and in my view, they have become a nuisance. They have under age children driving them, they race, etc. It's been abused.

Mcert01 · 08-13-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by North of Mouse

We've been camping at FW for years and have never rented a cart. Just one expense we don't see worth it, but there are those that rent one every trip.
It's just a personal preference. We either catch the bus or walk

They could never be considered a necessity. We spend most of our time away from the campground, so would barely use them.

It's also so beautiful on the trails that we enjoy our walks.

Agreed. The buses are fine, and the cost is pretty high to rent a cart.

articfox676 · 08-13-2012, 12:57 PM

As two adults we use our bikes to do the loops, store, etc. The plus side is we get exercise that is fun. As said before depends on you family ages and abilities. Either way it all about the camping experience.
Enjoy you will be back.

Manatee · 08-13-2012, 02:07 PM

I feel unless you are going to spend a lot of time in the resort the carts do not make economic sense, mearly using them to drive down to the transport pickups and then parking them there all day is not in my opinion the best use of your hard earned cash, however if like me you stay at the camp grounds for the majority of your time there they can be fun, you could just hire for a day to explore FW.

CDNCruiser · 08-13-2012, 05:35 PM

If you're driving, use a bike rack and take the bikes along.

With the excellent bus system that's all the transportation you'll need!

mac_tlc · 08-13-2012, 06:41 PM

We have been to the Fort a couple times, but always stay in the cabins. Usually fly down, so bikes are not an option. We enjoy having the cart to tour the loops and avoid the busses. We are heading down in 4 days, and would rather have the cart to get around than walk in the summer heat.

mac_tlc

Sally · 08-13-2012, 10:55 PM

We were going to rent a golf cart, but after researching a bit about the trails and such, we are bringing our bikes instead. Can't wait to get there!!

mash · 08-14-2012, 09:12 AM

We are big fans of bringing our bikes! We save a lot of money, you can ride them to the Wilderness Lodge, and they are great exercise.

retired and happy · 08-14-2012, 12:32 PM

We rented a cart twice then bought our own. We see it as a near necessity....but not necessarily for the occasional or one time visitor. The busses do a great job both within the Fort and out to the parks (except MK), and of course you can't take a cart anywhere except within the Fort.

08-09-2012, 03:14 PM	#1
dsnymoners Disney Guru Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 312	New to Ft Wilderness Been to Disney numerous times but first time to Ft Wilderness in the Cabins. I have seen that people rent golf carts. Are they really necessary? __________________ - Me (Tracy) - DH (Mike) - DD (Kylie 12 - DD (Peyton 5)

08-09-2012, 04:26 PM	#2
PrincessNana PrincessNana Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Aransas Pass, TX Posts: 314	Its not necessary, but it is alot of fun to explore the campground in a golfcart. The internal bus system will get you anywhere you need to go, but you can't take your car. There are a few parking places by the Meadows pool area, but no parking at Trails End, Hoop de Doo or that area. __________________ Karen 1986 Ft. Wilderness Coleman Popup 1991 Ft. Wilderness Terry Trailer 24' 2006 Grand Floridian 2007 Ft. Wilderness Itasca Spirit 29' 2003 (New to Us) 40' Allegro Bus 350 Cummins

08-09-2012, 04:52 PM	#3
photogal06 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 88	We've been to the Fort many times and never had a golf cart. We either ride our bikes, walk, or take the bus to wherever we need to go. __________________ Me , DH , DD and the canine crew, Trixie and Murphy February 2001--Fort Wilderness March 2005--Fort Wilderness November 2008--Fort Wilderness December 2009--Bay Lake Tower November 2010--Fort Wilderness Halloween 2011--Fort Wilderness June 2012--Polynesian November 26-December 6, 2012--Coming home to the Fort and we can't wait!!!

08-09-2012, 05:03 PM	#4
SinceDay1 Counting the days until our next trip to WDW!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 244	Welcome to the Fort, this is one of the best places to stay while at WDW! As for the cart question, there are a few factors you need to think about, who is going with you, ages, ability to walk and if you want to wait on the bueses (which are very good), plus if you want to go out and explore the Fort while you are there. We have stayed and not gotten one and have gotten one, longer stays we always get one, so, it just depends on your needs and what you want to expirence. Whatever the case, have a great time and hope you have fun! __________________

08-09-2012, 06:29 PM	#5
WDWFWfan Dreaming of Disney... Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wherever I lay my head. Posts: 534	As others have said, golf carts are not a necessity...merely a luxury. We have been many times and have never rented a cart; however, we always take our bicycles. While the buses will get you where you need to go, it is nice to be able to hope on a bicycle/golf cart to go explore the loops, etc. __________________ Fort Wilderness - 2010,2009, 2007, 2005, 2002, 1996, 1992, Pop Century - 2011

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08-13-2012, 12:57 PM	#9
articfox676 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 146	As two adults we use our bikes to do the loops, store, etc. The plus side is we get exercise that is fun. As said before depends on you family ages and abilities. Either way it all about the camping experience. Enjoy you will be back.

08-13-2012, 02:07 PM	#10
Manatee Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: somewhere out there Posts: 184	I feel unless you are going to spend a lot of time in the resort the carts do not make economic sense, mearly using them to drive down to the transport pickups and then parking them there all day is not in my opinion the best use of your hard earned cash, however if like me you stay at the camp grounds for the majority of your time there they can be fun, you could just hire for a day to explore FW.

08-13-2012, 05:35 PM	#11
CDNCruiser Recreation Professional Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kingston, Ontario 1,405 miles from "The Fort" Posts: 287	If you're driving, use a bike rack and take the bikes along. With the excellent bus system that's all the transportation you'll need! __________________ CDNCruiser .................. See our Trip Reports at: http://www.carol-anne.ca/ .

08-13-2012, 06:41 PM	#12
mac_tlc DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: CT Posts: 676	We have been to the Fort a couple times, but always stay in the cabins. Usually fly down, so bikes are not an option. We enjoy having the cart to tour the loops and avoid the busses. We are heading down in 4 days, and would rather have the cart to get around than walk in the summer heat. mac_tlc __________________ DVC '92 '74, '75, '76, '77, '79, '80, '83 (hunnymoon), '85, '90, '91 off-site '92 DVC, '93 DVC (2) , '94 DVC (3) , '96 OKW (3), VB , '97 OKW (2), VB , '98 OKW(2), VB '99 WL, OKW(2) , '00 OKW (2), Magic, VB '01 DLR (DH), VWL, BWV, Magic ’02 OKW, DLR (DH), Magic (11/30 - NOT), CS , '03 OKW, Magic (11/8), VWL, '04 CS, OKW (2), '05 OKW, '06 SSR, OKW , '07 VWL, OKW (3), VB '08 DLR (GC), OKW, '09 SSR, BLT,OKW(3) '10 AKV, BLT (DD wedding) , '11 OKW, SSR, BLT , '12 VGC, FW, BLT, '13 BLT

08-13-2012, 10:55 PM	#13
Sally Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 351	We were going to rent a golf cart, but after researching a bit about the trails and such, we are bringing our bikes instead. Can't wait to get there!! __________________ I found My Prince Charming Driving a Peterbilt Mom to Heather Kay SisterGeorge and Mom-in-law to Matt '04 PO Riverside, '05 ASMu, '06 AKL, '08 Poly , '13 WL I was BOOed by I Believe

08-14-2012, 09:12 AM	#14
mash Disney Fan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Florida East Coast Posts: 236	We are big fans of bringing our bikes! We save a lot of money, you can ride them to the Wilderness Lodge, and they are great exercise.

08-14-2012, 12:32 PM	#15
retired and happy Auburn-him/Alabama-her Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stone Mountain GA Posts: 1,036	We rented a cart twice then bought our own. We see it as a near necessity....but not necessarily for the occasional or one time visitor. The busses do a great job both within the Fort and out to the parks (except MK), and of course you can't take a cart anywhere except within the Fort. __________________ Ken, Judy, and Our Special Angels; DS16, DD15 37' Itasca Suncruiser 6x12 Cargo Trailer and EZGO Golf Cart

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