Hoop dee doo and fort wilderness

[samandryanmom]

My daughter and I are going to the 4pm show on July 4th. I thought we would explore the fort after the show. Will things still be open around six? I thought of doing it before but I don't want to be all sweaty before dinner. My daughter's 13 and we're open to all there is to do. Also, if we stay and watch the boat parade (cannot think of the name!) what's the best way to get back to all star sports? We won't have a car. We're taking the mk boat to get there so will the boat back be best with all of the crowds or is there a better way?

 

[Sundancer330]

The Electrical Water Pageant is what the boat parade is called and in July it probably will pass the fort around 9:30. After dinner since you have some time I would walk up the road and catch the campfire and have a few smores for dessert and meet Chip n Dale. Then walk back to the beach which is right where you get off the boat and watch the parade. The boat back to the MK will be your best bet, most of the crowds will be coming from the MK, the ride from the Fort should not be to busy.

 

[SunshineCamper]

Electrical water Pageant is at 9:45p every night at the Ft. Since July 4th falls on a friday-I'm sure their will be the 4th of july fireworks and they are great to see from the ft. It will be packed on the beach. Don't forget you can see the campgrounds on the wagon ride located outside of Hoop Dee Doo.

 

[samandryanmom]

The electrical water pageant! I don't know WHERE boat parade came from! I was hoping to see some fireworks from the beach but I wasn't sure if they would be visible. Is there seating at the beach or do u usually stand around?

Definitely will plan on the campfire and movie but we may forgo the s'mores since we'll be stuffed from dinner.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

FORT WILDERNESS CAMPFIRE: (open to all)

1) Location:
. . . within the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds
. . . near Meadows Trading Post, behind swimming pool area
2) Transportation to Fort Wilderness
. . . car to Fort Wilderness parking lot
. . . bus to Fort Wilderness from almost anywhere inside WDW
. . . boat to FW from Magic Kingdom or Wilderness Lodge Resort
. . . monorail to Contemporary Resort, then boat to FW
. . . most resorts have a separate bus to Fort Wilderness after 5:00pm
4) Transportation to Campfire
. . . take internal bus and ask for Campfire bus stop
5) Time
. . . spring and summer months - 8:00pm start time
. . . fall and winter months - 7:00pm start time
. . . every night of the year, weather permitting
. . . if rain. sing-along is on trading post porch
6) Activities
. . . two fire pits right of movie for roasting marshmallows (thru the movie)
. . . marshmallows/smores available for EXPENSIVE purchase at Chuck Wagon
. . . Chip-n-Dale at fire pit for photos and autographs (approx 40-min)
. . . sing-along in front of screen, usually with a solo guitarist (appox 40-min)
. . . animated or live action outdoor Disney film (approx 1½-hrs)
. . . short walk to a play area
7) Things to Know
. . . free to any WDW resort guest (yes, actually free ! )
. . . one of few places for autographs not requiring a meal or admission
. . . bring a light jacket, as it can get cool after sunset
. . . seating is on benches and bleachers, so a pad is nice comfort
. . . there are grassy areas to bring a blanket and sit on the ground
. . . better yet, bring folding chairs
. . . fortunately, they do not grade you on your voice during the sing-along
. . . there is no dress code
. . . plenty of CM's around for child safety
. . . excellent bus transportation before and after Campfire
. . . good activity after the early show at Hoop-Dee-Do-Review
. . . you many bring you own marshmallows-food-drinks-beer-coolers
. . . pizza, hot dogs, candy, nachos, popcorn for purchase at Chuck Wagon
. . . coffee, beer, soda, juices available for purchase at the Chuck Wagon
. . . for rain, they move the sing-along, but you will still get wet
. . . you can see A LITTLE of the MK fireworks from the FW beach

NOTE: We find this to be a really great activity for either the first night at
WDW, or the last night before going home. Good time for family bonding, and
nice to veg-out.

 

[avani'smom]

We had a great time at the frozen movie last night. For the boAt pagent and fireworks the beach does have limited chairs to watch from. Perhaps throw a throw away table cloth in your bag to put down to sit on