Is FW the Best Campground Ever?

[goofyjoe]

The Fort is also turning out to be kind of a "value" campground in the immediate area. Last week we has reservations for Sunday through Wednesday. At the last minute we decided to come down a day earlier but couldn't get into the Fort. We decided to stay at Tropical Palms which cost us $23 more. It wasn't any cheaper at the KOA on 192. Just abother good reason to stay at the Fort.

 

[snowwhite17]

A huge YES for me...I grew up at Fort Wilderness!!!

 

[bradisgoofy]

OMG, I'm supposed to use the motorhome at other campgrounds????? I didn't know there were any!

Yes, we would drive 1300 miles just to stay at FW. And if we lived closer we would do it more then once a year.

 

[ftwildernessguy]

Sadly, I voted no. I have seen a steady decline in the Fort over the years. Like some of the others who voted no, if FW were in a different location, I would not travel the more than 900 miles I do to get there. Staying at FW allows me to travel to Disney with my dog. The real allure is Disney and Florida. The last couple of visits, I have even considered looking into other campgrounds in the area. The situation with weekend warriors and Disney's lack of enforcement of their rules is a contributing factor.

 

[Camping Cat]

I voted yes because even though there may have been a decline in FW over the years, it's still the best campground I've ever stayed in and it has some perks that I feel just can't be beat. The campfire and movie, Chip and Dale, Electrical Water Pageant, boat to MK, themed trading posts, Trail's End, the Sea Raycers, etc. Also, I feel very safe on Disney property and in FW in particular. All of these add up to a fantastic camping experience for us.

Just out of curiosity, would those of you who voted no feel the same way if River Country was still in operation. And another question....what if River Country were a perk of staying in the campground and not an extra charge. I know it's only wishful thinking on my part, but wouldn't that definitely add to FW's appeal?

 

[my3princes]

I voted yes because if it weren't I'm sure we wouldn't drive the 1400 miles to get there. That being said we have a favorite local campground too.

http://www.sugarridgervpark.com/

 

[Colson39]

But, then there's times when a National Park Campground up in Northern Minnesota, near the Boundary Waters area, sounds wonderful!! In the middle of nature, nobody else around!

Uhmm, Rhonda, what exactly are you doing in the middle of nature when there is no one else around???

I voted yes, but it's kind of a loaded question, because there are other campgrounds out there that are better in other areas than the Fort is. But if I had to just choose one campground, it would have to be the Fort (of course because it's surrounded by Disney ).

To me I see the Fort getting better and better every year, so every year I look forward to something new. I felt that the Fort was declining in the late 90's, but I really feel like they're starting to reinvent it.

 

[ftwildernessguy]

. I felt that the Fort was declining in the late 90's, but I really feel like they're starting to reinvent it.

I'll agree with you there, especially with the clearing they are doing now. It looks much better. And the comfort station rehabs look great. I liked what they did with the Settlement trading post, too.

 

[Colson39]

Yea, for a long time you rarely saw any work being done anywhere in the Fort, so I'm glad that they are being more pro-active now. Of course, this also means that they could not do anymore after they finish this round of refurbishments, guess we'll just have to wait and see.

 

[Rhonda]

Uhmm, Rhonda, what exactly are you doing in the middle of nature when there is no one else around???

Well, I can tell you one thing for sure....I'm NOT on my computer reading posts from you guys!!!

 

[DaddyDon]

Well, I can tell you one thing for sure....I'm NOT on my computer reading posts from you guys!!!

 

[Buzzcut]

FW is my favorite place. Its definitely my happy place and I love being there. My first trip there was with the entire family for Christmas of '75 and every time we go there it brings back a lot of happy memories. FW to us is more than just a CG, IMHO

 

[Thumper_ehhhhh]

We rate all camp grounds to the fort. None have matched but a few have come a 8.5 out of 10 close.