FW Update

[Dznefreek]

Well they just announced on the local news (WFTV) that FW is getting a makeover complete with bigger pads, better cable, and a mini water park. . . . .more to follow. . . .

Disney Makes Improvements At Campground

POSTED: 7:50 am EDT August 25, 2008


LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Walt Disney World is making the largest set of improvements in the last two decades to its Fort Wilderness Campground.

The Central Florida theme park is in the process of adding extra-large camper pads for recreational vehicles, cable-TV and Internet service, Segway scooter tours, a mini-water park, a dog park and an improved electric-cart rental operation.

Jean Gallagher, the campground's general manager says the area hasn't seen many improvements in its 37-year history, mostly because of the traditionally rustic nature of camping. Gallagher says the new upgrades will better meet the expectations of modern guests.
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

 

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

Sounds wonderful! We may be renting an RV in the future.

 

[rebecca06261]

What do you think the odds are that this will finally illicit a major rehab/ tear-out of River Country?

 

[mitros]

I would have thought with the price of gas, people would be using those giant gas guzzlers a lot less.........

 

[jw2736]

While completing the "upgrade" to FW, Disney is also ripping out tons of trees and greenery to make room for the bigger RV's. What was once a secluded campsite, it now a large open area with direct views to other surrounding sites. Hopefully in several years, the trees will grow in to replace the "Wilderness" in Fort Wilderness.