The Dreams Unlimited Travel Podcast reviews their Ft. Wilderness Cabin Stay

[JJZMgailey]

If you've been thinking about staying in one of the cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Cabins and Campgrounds, take a look at this week's edition of the Dreams Unlimited Travel Podcast where Tracey reports on her stay with her family.

 

[Famed_Flea]

I listen to most of their podcasts and enjoy them all. My first trip to WDW for my family and myself is this January and I could swear I know more about FW than they do (considering I have never been). Not saying I didn't like this show, but it is bad compared to their other videos. They seemed to not know a lot about the place and left me with more questions than answers. Maybe it was just me, but this is by far one of least favorite podcast that I have heard or seen in a long time. I have been listening or watching their shows for the last 5 years. just my to cents.

Overall they seemed to enjoy it though.

 

[TigerlilyAJ]

Agreedn @Famed_Flea . I'm not even a camper, and I felt condescended to at times. And like you, I soon will be a first-time WDW visitor and knew more than they did. Oh, well, it was good to hear that I can probably shove my suitcase under the bed.

 

[North of Mouse]

Almost seemed like it was a review of something she'd 'read' about instead of experienced first hand - no more informative than reading a pamphlet.

 

[Famed_Flea]

Agreedn @Famed_Flea . I'm not even a camper, and I felt condescended to at times. And like you, I soon will be a first-time WDW visitor and knew more than they did. Oh, well, it was good to hear that I can probably shove my suitcase under the bed.

Whew, I thought I was being to much of a critic and protective of my feelings for this upcoming trip.

 

[loves to dive]

I had just the opposite thoughts, I had considered staying there and was just unsure of things like getting around the actual layout of the rooms. While her video was a little shaky I did appreciate her thoughts and the questions answered by the other agents. I don't think I'll be staying there, for the cost I can stay at a deluxe with a discount or at moderate and not have to worry about the golf carts.

 

[Viking Academy]

I felt like the whole thing was condescending. Of all the travel agents they employ- none of them appear to be outdoorsy or campers? Obviously, if you are a concierge level deluxe hotel person Ft Wilderness isn't for you. They aren't even going to watch the video so sell it to those interested in going to Ft Wilderness.

 

[bama_ed]

I watched it and cringed at times. Well, many times.

But there are folks out there not always comfortable outdoors. They did point out that if you're a theme park person every day type, you might miss the fort magic. And how meal choices are limited at the resort. And how you can park at the door. I disagree with their golf cart opinions but that's me. (Opinions are like noses - everybody has one).

But overall it was good PR for the Fort.

Bama Ed

 

[OldSchoolReasons]

The comments about encountering genuine, non-Disney nature made me cringe internally. I'm not sure if it was the patronising tone (Racoons aren't Disney ones - they are real!), or the idea that some people actually expect some kind of sterilised animal-free nature in the middle of the wilderness, but that was too much for me.

 

[Famed_Flea]

The comments about encountering genuine, non-Disney nature made me cringe internally. I'm not sure if it was the patronising tone (Racoons aren't Disney ones - they are real!), or the idea that some people actually expect some kind of sterilised animal-free nature in the middle of the wilderness, but that was too much for me.

lol, I completely forgot about that until I had my wife watch it. She did have a what in the world? look on her face.

 

[TigerlilyAJ]

I had just the opposite thoughts, I had considered staying there and was just unsure of things like getting around the actual layout of the rooms. While her video was a little shaky I did appreciate her thoughts and the questions answered by the other agents. I don't think I'll be staying there, for the cost I can stay at a deluxe with a discount or at moderate and not have to worry about the golf carts.

I understand. I came back to this thread to say that, upon reflection, her review might help people who are not outdoorsy at all prepare themselves. (Hello, she didn't even know what to do with the grill.) My research on prices disagreed with theirs, as I found it to be less than what they were saying, even if you throw on $60/day for a golf cart (as I am doing in Dec).
Here's what I felt the podcast should have taken more into consideration:
1) Different times of year. Yes, people who don't like being in the heat might avoid FW in August, but enjoy November there and not miss "air-conditioned hallways" like they mentioned. (You might also think of the decorations some put up as making certain times of year more special at the Fort, too.)
2) The cabins are more than their interior. Yes, they mentioned immediately adjacent parking, but not how that can save time. And some people would appreciate having a deck big enough for a grill and a picnic table and the space between you and neighbors. I'm looking forward to kicking out the kids who are dressed while I finish dressing myself and the toddler.
3) Kids were not mentioned. I considered other options, like mods that allow 5 plus my toddler and Art of Animation suites. I showed my sons videos and photos of the choices, and they lost their minds for the cabins. Just staying at FW looked like an adventure within the adventure of the overall vacation.
Really, a more rounded team that included someone who regularly camps or even has a summer cottage on a lake or something and someone with kids under 12 would have given a more balanced take on what FW has to offer.