Going to Fort Wilderness

[MongTheLoid]

I'm a big camping guy but I don't really like WDW itself. My family wants to go to Disney World and we'll be staying at Fort Wilderness. I need some tips on fun things to do at FW so I can minimize time at the parks.
Thanks
George

 

[Rhonda]

Wow - you sound just like another guy I know!! lol

I'm going to move this thread to the main Fort Wilderness board, where you'll get more answers.

 

[Skyw]

There are tons of things to do....

Outdoor Movie
campfire sing-a-long
horse bake riding
Watch the fireworks from the beach
ride bikes
rent a golf cart
Go "looping" with your golf cart
watch for wild animals (deer, bunny's etc)
fish
kayaking
Hoop De Do review (did I spell that right?)
Lay in a hammock on the beach
swim in the pool (soon to be redone )

These are what come to mind immediately...I am sure there will many more responses.

 

[bama_ed]

Play Disney putt-putt at either of the two courses.

Take the free Wilderness Lodge lobby tour (ride bikes or walk over from FW)

Go explore the other resorts/ride the monorail (ask to ride up front with the driver-kids love it). hint: easier to do during late morning-to-early afternoon. Start by taking a boat ride over to the Contemporary.

Have the kids (depending on their ages) participate in the CM-sponsored games/activities daily at the Fort. Check the list posted at each comfort station for activities/times.

Rent a pontoon boat at the FW marina and tool over near the MK, GF, etc (ps-they offer a AAA discount).

Tool around the shops at Downtown Disney (keep a firm grip on your wallet)

Watch the fireworks over the MK from the little peninsula on the lake at the Polynesian (requires a bus ride). You can see most (but not all) of the fireworks from the FW beach.

Some of these are in the Fort, some nearby. I tried to list things that don't cost TOOOO much money.

Bama ED

 

[clkelley]

Sit with your feet up in a chair under your awning and watch the world go by!!

 

[Born 2 Fish]

There are tons of things to do....

Outdoor Movie
campfire sing-a-long
horse bake riding
Watch the fireworks from the beach
ride bikes
rent a golf cart
Go "looping" with your golf cart
watch for wild animals (deer, bunny's etc)
fish
kayaking
Hoop De Do review (did I spell that right?)
Lay in a hammock on the beach
swim in the pool (soon to be redone )

These are what come to mind immediately...I am sure there will many more responses.

Did she say FISH ???
Oh yes she did,,,don't forget your pole !

 

[Skyw]

Yeah that is DH favorite thing to do...even if he doesn't catch much.

 

[CCIntrigue]

I'm counting my blessings ... DH likes to go to the parks even more than I do!

One of my favorite pasttimes at the fort is eating!