Hayride reservations? Carriage Ride reservations?

[danicaw]

We are coming up on our 90 day make and it looks like you can make reservations for these rides at the Fort. We will be in cabins for Thanksgiving and following weekend do we need reservations? And is there a fireworks ride? I thought I heard a rumor there was.
I am looking for how it all works. Its our second time at the Fort but the first time was years ago and we stayed with our parents, this time we are the parents. I can't wait to explore it with the kids.

Which ride would you guys recommend? And what times do they go?
Boy I am a bundle of questions....Thanks for any help you can give me.

 

[Colson39]

Taken from another site:

Wagon Rides at
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Take an old-fashioned, horse-drawn wagon ride which offers a 45-minute scenic tour around Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

Wagon Rides depart at 7:00pm and 9:30pm nightly from the front of Pioneer Hall.

Fireworks Wagon Rides at 8:30pm for the 9:00pm fireworks at the Magic Kingdom. (offers audio track for show - subject to fireworks being held at the Magic Kingdom.)

Price: $8.00 Adult; $5.00 Child (ages 3-9) Children under 3 are complimentary. Children ages 3-9 must be accompanied by an adult.

Reservations: Not accepted; Wagon Rides are on a first-come, first-served basis only.

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Group Wagon Rides at
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Group wagon rides are available throughout the year. They can be booked by calling the Trail Ride Reservation area at 407-824-2734. The rate for a group is $300 per hour. The wagon will hold 30 adults or a combination of 35 adults and children.

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Carriage Rides at
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground


A relaxing and intimate 25-minute carriage ride through Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Small carriage holds 2 adults and 1 small child. Larger carriage holds 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 small children.

Reservations nightly (weather permitting)
First ride 6pm - Last ride departs 9:30pm
Pick up in front of Crockett's Tavern at Pioneer Hall

Price: 25-minute ride for $35 (tax included)
Tickets are sold by the carriage drivers
Cash and Disney Resort guest room charge accepted
Credit cards cannot be accepted

Reservations
Advance reservations are recommended and can be made by calling WDW-PLAY.

Guests wishing to check on same-day availability may also call WDW-PLAY for assistance.


Walk-up Guests are accepted at the departure location if the carriage is not in use or reserved by other guests for that time period. Please note that if the carriage is in use,

Cast Members will not be present at the departure location.
Carriage rides may be cancelled due to inclement weather.


$35 fee for no-shows or cancellations with less than 24 hours notice.


For Gift Certificate or Special Request please call location at 407-824-2734.
Guests will be allowed to bring their own drinks on board.

I highly recommend the carriage ride. We went about a year and a half ago and had a blast, they take you through the different loops and depending on the route sometimes you go back on the trail towards the Wilderness Lodge. If you can take a night ride, it will be even better!

We went on ours during Thanksgiving as well, and you'll get to see all the lights in the different campsites, and if it's cold out, man, it's just great.

The night we went, it was freezing out, but they have nice wool blankets that they give you that you can bundle up in, let's just it was rather romantic, my wife loved it!

I would recommend reservations, you don't NEED them, but you'll have a much better chance of getting a ride if you book it. Then at least you won't have to worry either!

 

[danicaw]

Thanks so much.
Sounds great!

 

[Sunkissed]

How about the Haunted Hayrides in October? We were thinking of taking one on 10/16 (arrival day), but it seems very inconvenient (and un-Disney) to get tickets for these themed rides. Any suggestions?

 

[Colson39]

How about the Haunted Hayrides in October? We were thinking of taking one on 10/16 (arrival day), but it seems very inconvenient (and un-Disney) to get tickets for these themed rides. Any suggestions?

The Haunted Hayrides are really a lot of fun. Not only does it put you in the Halloween spirit, but you get to check out the Headless Horseman while he chases you. There really isn't anywhere else in Disney that you can experience that, it's definitely something you should check out if you're interested.