What’s Open at the Fort - COVID Updates

[Bishoparc]

Is this still the state of what is opened and closed?

Yes it is. I follow several Fort related Facebook groups and no changes to anything in that list. The only thing I did modify is that movies are on different nights. Please see the bus stops or comfort stations for the current activities calendar.

You can also visit the official Disney Experience Update page for Fort Wilderness for current information.

To your other question, yes. Masks are no longer required while riding bikes, walking, riding golf carts except while in crowded areas such as the Meadows, Settlement, or Outpost. Masks are still required while in any indoor facility.

 

[Bishoparc]

Don’t get your hopes up yet, but I’m hearing rumors on other Fort groups that cast members from Hoop-Dee-Doo are being recalled. I normally don’t post rumors but I know we could all use a little hope so figured I’d share.

**Edit** as an update, I'm reading from other forums that they are being deployed to other locations, not HDDR. While it's not the news we wanted, at least they are starting to call folks back and open some stuff up so it's a good sign we're headed in the right direction.

 

[Part-Time Paradise]

Don’t get your hopes up yet, but I’m hearing rumors on other Fort groups that cast members from Hoop-Dee-Doo are being recalled. I normally don’t post rumors but I know we could all use a little hope so figured I’d share.

This needs to sort itself out ASAP! I'm 3 days from making ADRs for my summer trip

 

[daverene]

The need to bring back the boat rentals how much more distance can you get! Time to get back to normal

 

[Bishoparc]

The need to bring back the boat rentals how much more distance can you get! Time to get back to normal

It’s less about that and more about they don’t want to bring more cast members back than they have to until they go back to higher capacity.

 

[Bishoparc]

This needs to sort itself out ASAP! I'm 3 days from making ADRs for my summer trip

I'm reading in other forums that they are being deployed to other locations, not HDDR I guess we can at least take it as a sign they're trying to open more things up, just not what we wanted yet.

 

[Stratman50th]

I'm reading in other forums that they are being deployed to other locations, not HDDR I guess we can at least take it as a sign they're trying to open more things up, just not what we wanted yet.

Or maybe they're bringing them back so they are "staged" and can just do a lateral transfer when the time comes?

 

[tiggerdad]

It's progress, whatever the speculation.

 

[FtW Mike]

Or maybe they're bringing them back so they are "staged" and can just do a lateral transfer when the time comes?

Takes me back to many years ago. We went to HDDR and the next day we headed off to MGM Studio. There right as we came in was The Municipal Water Crew and who was the Foreman but Six Bits Slocum

 

[Marshel]

Hate to say it, but they're probably going to have to wait until they're comfortable doing full capacity at HDDR; the cost of putting on dinner shows with multiple performers has a much higher labor cost basis than the food side of it and there are minimal labor savings running at reduced capacity.

 

[Stork]

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step...

Progress in returning to normal at WDW is in the making; although it seems as painfully slow at times.

 

[truserv]

The need to bring back the boat rentals how much more distance can you get! Time to get back to normal

Boats were out on the water 4/22 (edit: come to think of it i believe they were fishing not crusing)

 

[Bishoparc]

Boats were out on the water 4/22 (edit: come to think of it i believe they were fishing not crusing)

Yeah they’ve been doing the fishing charters a few months, just not the regular rentals

 

[2goofycampers]

Favorite Fort Wilderness Activity Returns with Modifications (wdwinfo.com)

 

[Sjm9911]

Favorite Fort Wilderness Activity Returns with Modifications (wdwinfo.com)

One step closer!

 

[Bishoparc]

Got it added to the list @2goofycampers. Thanks.

 

[jkh36619]

So am I reading it correctly that the Chip and Dale Sing-a-long will not have Chip and Dale or the sing-a-long?

 

[cakebaker]

So am I reading it correctly that the Chip and Dale Sing-a-long will not have Chip and Dale or the sing-a-long?

This describes WDW right now better than anything I've seen. Basically, it's a 1 hour fire pit where you can roast marshmallows.....or not. I'm excited.

 

[Sjm9911]

Its definitely a start. So , the campfire is on. The movie afterwards is on, just the show ( chip n dale) is still off. Only a matter of time now.........

 

[FtW Mike]

Lucille read a post on Facebook last night that included a Disney Flyer of events regarding the up coming 4th of July Holiday. It states there WILL be a Golf Cart Parade and later that evening a Beach Bash