Horse back riding at Fort Wilderness.

[tirecarver]

My DD and I are looking too rides the horses on our Aug trip. My question is, how often do the internal buses run from the parking area to the riding stable?

Thanks
Howard

 

[GADisneyDad14]

My DD and I are looking too rides the horses on or Aug trip. My question is, how often do the internal buses run from the parking area to the riding stable?

Thanks
Howard

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[Deb & Bill]

When we did the horseback riding at WL many years ago, we got our horses right near the main parking lot. The ride was very controlled, in a line, with one CM leading and another one at the end of the line. They controlled the route.

 

[h&D3]

Does anyone know if there is an AP discount available for this type of activity?
Do we need to make a reservation or do we just show up the day we want to ride?

~D

 

[Deb & Bill]

Does anyone know if there is an AP discount available for this type of activity?
Do we need to make a reservation or do we just show up the day we want to ride?

~D

Not sure about any discount. But we had to have a reservation when we did the ride. There is a weight limit and age limit.

 

[mickeymom22]

You won't need to take a bus to the riding stables. The stable is located near the parking lot/main bus stop.

 

[JennaDeeDooDah]

When we did the horseback riding at WL many years ago, we got our horses right near the main parking lot. The ride was very controlled, in a line, with one CM leading and another one at the end of the line. They controlled the route.

So is it safe to assume that you do a very slow walk and no trotting or cantering?

 

[Denise W]

So is it safe to assume that you do a very slow walk and no trotting or cantering?

Extremely slow walk all in a row, following the guide.
Denise

 

[JennaDeeDooDah]

Extremely slow walk all in a row, following the guide.
Denise

Would you still recommend it?

 

[Denise W]

Only if you have not ridden before and wanted the experience.
Denise

 

[Deb & Bill]

We did it for our son's ninth birthday because he wanted to try it. You must be nine to ride. So it was a nice thing to do .

 

[danikoski]

Only if you have not ridden before and wanted the experience.
Denise

I love horseback riding. I'm actually an instructor for people with disabilities. I very much enjoyed the ride. It was relaxing... didn't have to think loads. Didn't have to groom or tack up. The CMs are very nice and knowledgeable, at least the ones we met. The horses are mellow and relaxed and appeared well cared for. The ride is the full time advertised and starts when you leave the gates of the corral. The scenery is nice and we saw some deer on our ride. I'd consider doing it again.

 

[heidijanesmith]

When my kids were young, they were horse crazy. They would want to go on any ride, no matter what.

As an adult, I love to ride. I would find this riding experience boring. Would I ride it for my kids, yes!

 

[h&D3]

My husband and daughter are going to do this on our trip this summer. My daughter absolutely loves horses. My son and I will stay behind and maybe go grab something to much on while they are out on the ride. Is there somewhere close to where they start that we can go get something? Or do we have to trek somewhere else to do so. I don't care if it's a pop machine, as long as there is someplace in the air conditioning we can go and sit while they are out riding.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

My husband and daughter are going to do this on our trip this summer. My daughter absolutely loves horses. My son and I will stay behind and maybe go grab something to much on while they are out on the ride. Is there somewhere close to where they start that we can go get something? Or do we have to trek somewhere else to do so. I don't care if it's a pop machine, as long as there is someplace in the air conditioning we can go and sit while they are out riding.

only place to sit in air would be the lobby of check in a tv with cartoons can not remember if soda machine in the area. the giftshop/mini mart is an internal bus ride away to middle of campground where you can buy snack type foods but not a counter service meal. if you would decide to walk it is about a half mile walk to the store

 

[Jennasis]

I love horseback riding. I'm actually an instructor for people with disabilities. I very much enjoyed the ride. It was relaxing... didn't have to think loads. Didn't have to groom or tack up. The CMs are very nice and knowledgeable, at least the ones we met. The horses are mellow and relaxed and appeared well cared for. The ride is the full time advertised and starts when you leave the gates of the corral. The scenery is nice and we saw some deer on our ride. I'd consider doing it again.

Interesting note...Disney adopts out their horses after several years of working to avoid burning them out. I think I have the contact info for this adoption program if you'd like to look into it for your program.

 

[BrinkofSunshine]

My husband and daughter are going to do this on our trip this summer. My daughter absolutely loves horses. My son and I will stay behind and maybe go grab something to much on while they are out on the ride. Is there somewhere close to where they start that we can go get something? Or do we have to trek somewhere else to do so. I don't care if it's a pop machine, as long as there is someplace in the air conditioning we can go and sit while they are out riding.

You can take a bus to the Settlement part of Ft. Wilderness which has some restaurants, an arcade and a gift shop/convenience store.

 

[danikoski]

Interesting note...Disney adopts out their horses after several years of working to avoid burning them out. I think I have the contact info for this adoption program if you'd like to look into it for your program.

Yes! That would be great! They are nice horses and probably have pretty much seen it all. Thanks!

 

[dminnie]

How much does it cost to ride the horses there?

 

[dansdad]

How much does it cost to ride the horses there?

Giddy Up and Go
Guests 9 years of age and up can ride through an idyllic woodland teeming with deer, ducks, armadillos and rabbits. Perfect for beginner and intermediate riders, trail rides are a relaxing way to explore the natural beauty surrounding The Cabins and Campsites of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.

Pricing
These 45-minute horseback trail rides are $55 per person.

How to Book
Reservations are recommended and can be made up to 180 days in advance by calling (407) WDW-PLAY or (407) 939-7529. Guests under 18 years of age must have parent of guardian permission to call.

Important Information

• Check-in at Tri-Circle-D Ranch, located at the entrance of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.
• Reservations are recommended, and closed-toe shoes are required.
• Riders must be over 48 inches tall and weigh under 250 pounds.