We loved our stay in a cabin at the Fort. It was one of our family’s favorite trips. We planned it as more of a relaxing trip than a parks trip, on purpose, and it was perfect for that. We still got to do the same things we always do but also got in a lot of R&R and unique fun. It reminded me of our stays in NH but with a lot more to do, and closer.
I agree with a pp that having a golf cart was part of the fun. We had a late flight and arrived after midnight, so we were surprised that we were able to get the cart then, at check in. Needless to say, after we parked our car and took in our bags, we took the cart out and drove it all over the place. What a blast! We saw wildlife and decorations, figured out where things were, learned our way around, etc, with almost no one else on the roads. Pretty magical. Prior to that, the Fort was a bit of a mystery to us (like it seems to be for others!). We’re looking forward to another stay some day but have decided already we will
always have a golf cart when there. OP, I would consider it for at least your resort day (but if that comes before your park days, I doubt you’ll want to give it up).
We went to Epcot and drove our car. We also enjoy going to DS and other resorts, and drove. We never had to use the internal buses, but there was a stop just a very short walk from our cabin (at the beginning of the loop), and it seemed like any other Disney bus stop I’ve ever seen, with buses steadily stopping by. We enjoyed the Tri Circle D Ranch a lot, and also viewed the horses at the front of the Fort - several times. We enjoyed the quiet and main pools, and drove by the dog park to see the dogs playing. We enjoyed shopping at both outlets. We visited the charming bike/boat rental area that has a lot to do. We rode bikes around the fort which was nice (bringing two of our own portable bikes). Restaurants weren’t fully functional when we were there but there were food trucks (good) and quick service (decent). We hit the grocery store and made breakfasts and snacks/lunches in the cabin, and even grilled out one night. They do have some camping type supplies in the store and basic foods. Friends visited us and we grilled burgers and hot dogs (they had to leave their car at the check in area parking lot and we went and picked them up in the golf cart).
I thought the bathroom was spacious and loved the kitchen/dining area set up in the cabin. We didn’t sit out on the deck much but I think that would be nice, too. (We usually went to the pool instead.) Our cabin was surrounded by a pine grove which brought back a lot of good memories from my youth. We saw a lot of deer around during the day, and occasionally the horses and carts would clip-clop down our street - not sure if they still do that, at that time they were getting them ready for rides again for the first time post-pandemic. We had brought some decorations but never got a chance to put them up. We found a big family on our loop with lots of kids and asked them if they wanted them and they were thrilled. I felt like people were pretty friendly there. I think the only negative for us was the room service (which seems to be everywhere), but I had no trouble finding people around on carts to ask for clean towels or toilet paper, and even a broom and dustpan, and they were very accomodating. One really sweet CM, when we asked for supplies, cleaned the whole place for us, without asking. She even wished me a happy birthday.
HTH, and I hope you have a nice trip!
