What’s Open at the Fort - COVID Updates

[Part-Time Paradise]

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

Can confirm.

 

[bama_ed]

A July 4th Golf Cart Parade that rolls down the street again with the judges parked in front of the Meadow TP and not simply parked carts at sites with judges rolling around.

Things are trending in the right direction.

Bama Ed

 

[StormyCA]

That all sounds like such fun!!!

 

[nancipants]

Yaaay! We are taking our 18 month old this weekend and so excited they will be doing activities! Sadly his bedtime keeps us from seeing fireworks, but we'll be able to do a little of the July 4 beach bash.

 

[Queen Medors]

Thank you for the update about the Golf Cart Parade!!!! I am SO happy

 

[Part-Time Paradise]

Anything else anyone needs scoping?

 

[Disneyloverliz]

I’ve seen several threads recently asking for statuses of what is/isn’t open or operating so I thought I’d make a thread to capture it all. As always, the Bike Barn is the best place to call for the most current information- (407) 824-2932. Feel free to comment with updates and I will track them in this post. Also, here is the link to the official Disney site for experience updates at the Fort - Disney Resort Hotels: Know Before You Go | Walt Disney World Resort

As of 06/30/21

• Meadows area
  • Bike Barn
    • Archery- Available
    • Bike rentals- Available
    • Canoe/Kayak Rentals- Available
    • Gem Mining- Available
    • Golf Carts- Available
      • Must be staying at the Fort to rent. Non-FW guests are no longer allowed to rent.
    • Fishing Excursions- Available
    • Segway Tours- Available
  • Chip & Dale’s Campfire- Partial reopen on July 1.
    • The campfire will take place from 7-8pm on select nights through the end of June, and will begin occurring every evening starting July 1st
  • Dog Park- Open
  • Movies- Open
    • See activities calendar at the comfort stations and bus stops for current information
  • Pools- Open
    • Meadows pool area is having some construction work done. Check at resort for current information
  • Pool Snack Bar- Open
  • Trading post - Open
• Settlement area
  • Arcade - Closed
  • Crocket’s Tavern- Open
  • Electrical Water Pageant - Running
  • Exercise Trail to WL- Closed
  • Motorized Boat Rentals - Closed
  • Hoop-Dee-Doo- Closed
  • MK Boat Service- Available
    • Bus service to MK also available at the Settlement Bus Depot
  • P&J’s Takeout- Open
  • Playground- Open
  • Resort Boat Sercice- Not available
    • The Yellow Line bus service has been extended from the Settlement Depot to allow transportation to Wilderness Lodge.
    • The buses usually say “Wilderness Lodge” but it doesn’t hurt to ask the Yellow Line bus driver just in case the sign didn’t change
    • Buses run to the Lodge at least until the restaurants at the Lodge are closed
    • No service available to Contemporary from the Fort but you could bus or boat to MK and walk to the Contemporary
  • Trading post - Open
  • Trails End- Re-opening July 17
    • Trails end is returning as a family style restaurant. The new menu and pricing have been released.
• Tri Circle D
  • Barn- Open
  • Carriage Rides- Not available
  • Pony Rides- Available
  • Horse Rides- Available

Can you tell me if fishing excursions require reservations?

 

[Disneyloverliz]

Can confirm.
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as a first timer to the campsites, can someone tell me if brochures of this type showing events are attainable without having to find them hanging around the campground? I’d really love to have them in hand daily to know what’s going on! I’m so excited I can hardly stand it!

 

[Part-Time Paradise]

as a first timer to the campsites, can someone tell me if brochures of this type showing events are attainable without having to find them hanging around the campground? I’d really love to have them in hand daily to know what’s going on! I’m so excited I can hardly stand it!

They are hanging around or available at the front desk at the outpost.

 

[2goofycampers]

Can you tell me if fishing excursions require reservations?

Yes.

 

[Bishoparc]

Word on the street is that pontoon rentals are resuming at some resorts. The Fort wasn’t listed as one of them but hopefully won’t be too far behind. You can currently do a fishing charter from the Fort but not a boat rental.

 

[4077]

Word on the street is that pontoon rentals are resuming at some resorts. The Fort wasn’t listed as one of them but hopefully won’t be too far behind. You can currently do a fishing charter from the Fort but not a boat rental.

That would be great if true. I’d be happy to throw a wrench in the all the boats were returned or destroyed statement that came out in threads elsewhere on DIS.

 

[Bishoparc]

While we are down there next week I’m going to try to re-verify as much of this as I can. Are there any specific questions folks have that you’d like me to try to get an update on?

 

[Sjm9911]

Boats, hoop de do, transportation update. Lol. Chip n dale? Anything and everything really. November is coming soon for us. Please and thank you!

 

[wdw_dine_junkie]

Anything Halloween related!

 

[Stork]

While we are down there next week I’m going to try to re-verify as much of this as I can. Are there any specific questions folks have that you’d like me to try to get an update on?

Thanks for the offer. We hit FW in December.
What's going on with the construction in all the loops? Still going on? What's it for, etc?

 

[StormyCA]

We were there in May. I'm just curious as to whether or not there is any change/movement in the areas blocked off for the erstwhile "Timeshare That Must Not Be Named". I'm hoping they start actively re-landscaping the land, re-doing paths, and taking down fences.

 

[Teamubr]

I'm hoping they start actively re-landscaping the land, re-doing paths, and taking down fences.

Unfortunately those things cost money, so I doubt they will do much to beautify the scarred earth next door.

j

 

[Love Ft Wilderness]

We were there in May. I'm just curious as to whether or not there is any change/movement in the areas blocked off for the erstwhile "Timeshare That Must Not Be Named". I'm hoping they start actively re-landscaping the land, re-doing paths, and taking down fences.

I second this request

 

[bama_ed]

Any appearance of repaving the walking trail to Wilderness Lodge?

The October movie list that can be posted here?

Thanks Arc. Enjoy the trip.

PS - hope we get Chip & Dale back soon .....