Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

Top choice in Walt Disney World


Located in a huge shaded natural preserve, Fort Wilderness caters to kids and families with its hay rides, fishing and nightly campfire singalongs. Cabins sleep up to six and are hardly rustic, with cable TV and full kitchens, and while cars aren't allowed within the gates, you can rent a golf cart to toodle around in.

Staff keep a strict eye on after-hours noise; the grounds are meticulously maintained; and there's a wonderfully casual and friendly state-park-like tone to the entire resort.


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