Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground
| Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground | |
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| Location | Magic Kingdom Resort Area |
| Opened | November 19, 1971 |
| Theme | Rustic Woods Camping |
| Rooms | 800 campsites, 409 cabins |
| Fort Wilderness Railroad | |
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| Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground | |
| Status | Closed |
| Opening date | January 1, 1974 |
| Closing date | February 1980 |
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| Attraction type | Railroad |
| Designer | WED Enterprises |
| Length | 13,200 ft (4,000 m) |
| Vehicle type | Steam locomotive |
| Riders per vehicle | 50 |
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground is a themed camping resort located at the Walt Disney World Resort. It officially opened on November 19, 1971.
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground is located in the Magic Kingdom Resort Area, adjacent to Bay Lake and Disney's River Country, a now-defunct water park. The resort is also located near Disney's Wilderness Lodge.
Fort Wilderness was designed with a rustic theme. Tree-lined winding roads loop around to the various regions of the resort. Part of the resort is occupied by campsites where visitors with tents or recreational vehicles can stay. The remainder of the lodging area is occupied by cabins, designed to resemble log cabins.
The resort hosts two dinner shows, the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue and Mickey's Backyard BBQ. A buffet and the Trail's End Restaurant are also among the resort's dining options.
The resort features playgrounds and two heated swimming pools. Other activities include fishing and horseback riding. A 2.3-mile (3.7 km) paved and sand exercise trail extends from the pony farm to the Wilderness Lodge. They also provide canoes, kayaks, bikes, and tennis rackets to rent at the bike barn. Guests can make reservations to be taught archery and go horseback riding.
Each night, the campground features Campfire Sing-Along with Chip 'n' Dale. A Disney Cast Member leads songs in an outdoor amphitheater, while the characters Chip 'n' Dale approach seated audience members, signing autographs and posing for photos. Two firepits are available for roasting marshmallows and making s'mores. Following the sing-along, a Disney children's movie is shown on an outdoor screen. Also at night, the Electrical Water Pageant passes the beach and marina.
The Fort Wilderness Railroad was a 2.5–3.5-mile (4.0–5.6 km) 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gaugesteam-powered railroad located in Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The railroad provided transportation for resort guests to the resort's various campsites, as well as to the nearby River Country water park. After an operational trial period in late 1973, the railroad officially opened on January 1, 1974. Because of issues with track maintenance, pedestrian safety, and noise concerns, the railroad only operated occasionally after 1977, and closed permanently in February 1980. Some sections of track remain in place along the outer areas of the campground.
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