I was wondering what age is required to drive a privately owned golf cart at Ft Wilderness? I know the carts rented from Disney require the driver to be 16 with a valid license but the state of Florida only requires you to be 14. Not sure if that 14 minimum age is applicable at Disney since it is private property. Thanks.
As a retired FW Concierge, let me answer.
1) Officially the age is 16.
2) This applies to rented or private carts.
3) We see kids as young as 9-10.
4) From observations, I think even younger.
5) As long as they are careful, they don't get stopped.
6) Security is loose at FW, including cart operators.
7) I have seen lots of young kids driving carts.
8) I have NEVER stopped or halted them.
9) If careful, I would not even think of it.
NOTES:
. . . I served at every DVC and Deluxe on property.
. . . FW is my favorite resort on-property.
. . . I consider it my "home" resort.
. . . There are guest behaviors that can be improved.
. . . But, it is still a campground.
. . . Campgrounds are usually easy going about rules.
. . . FW is the same.
. . . Campers are a different sort of guest.
. . . They are friendlier and more pleasant than others.
. . . Hence they are given a lot of leeway.