What did you think of Fort Wilderness and the Cabins? How do you feel about the conversion of the Cabins into a Disney Vacation Club resort option? I can't wait!
They will no longer look like cabins which is sad. They will look more like futuristic pods and because they will be part of dvc, it will be harder for many to book not to mention more expensive. But this video was really good and shows just how awesome fort wilderness is. It just feels like a different place.
Yeah, they will look more like pods I think but it will still be a very natural setting... and I don't believe they will be harder to get or more expensive... if anything, they may be more available and cheaper if you rent points from an owner... the current cabins just didn't sell as well... the current campground visitors were not filling up the cabins... it's a good transition move for Disney, I think... much less invasive than the original Reflections plan... yeah, FW is awesome... it totally is a different place and a wonderful experience... thanks for commenting!
Beautiful resort! Still haven’t stayed here. I think it would have been a better fit for DVC cabins over at Reflections where River Country was along with more upscale restaurants and keep the cabins the way they are. It will be interesting to see if they go ahead with this project at Fort Wilderness. Enjoyed watching from beginning to end👍🏻
I agree... the cabins would have been perfect for Reflections but I also think this is a great transition that will have much less pushback... a lot of people were up in arms about Reflections (I wanted it to happen)... this will be less disruptive a change into DVC... thanks Louis... yeah, I'm excited to see what happens... they will definitely need to add some dining options...
I just hope they keep the atmosphere and charming theme of the campground with all the changes. I don’t agree with the complaints about the dining. People need to keep in mind that is a campground not a hotel or resort. You shouldn’t expect the same kind of experience. People grill and cook their own food at their campsites or in the cabins hence the full kitchens that are provided. The fact they had a fabulous dinner show and an additional restaurant when it was trails end or just the P& J takeout along with the food trucks and snack bar at the pool. That’s way more options than any other campground I’ve ever experienced.
I think they will keep the atmosphere and charm... the cabin area is a bit removed from the main campgrounds areas... last time I was there, the only food options were a dinner show or a quick service or a canteen... with Trail's End gone, it really limits dining options... and I do feel it is a resort... even per Disney's own website, it's referred to as 'Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground'.... I agree that the same kind of experience should not be expected... but when they refer to the place as a resort, I would expect some dining options... I love the cooking and grilling outdoors and in the cabins, we cooked meals as well (though the kitchen was not a true 'full kitchen'... the 1-bedroom villas have real full kitchens... the cabins have a 2-element cooktop and no dedicated oven, etc. Oh, I agree that it has way more options than most campgrounds... 100%... I loved the experience... I take it you are not a fan of the cabins becoming a DVC option? I really appreciate your comment and thank you for helping others who see your comment be part of the conversation... at this stage, I'm sure there are more unknowns than knowns... either way, I'm excited to see what Disney does with the cabins... I feel that many people who love the campgrounds will likely not be too optimistic about the cabin conversion... but we will see... I'm hopeful :)
Thanks for sharing this relaxing tour of fort wilderness on a Sunday morning. Appears there is a lot more to see than I experienced when we stayed at the Lodge. The cabins a beautiful. Like a house away from home while at Disney.
Thanks for your support! This resort is separate from the Wilderness Lodge resort area but not too far... they also have campgrounds here... it's huge and gorgeous :)
Awesome news about the DVC Cabins!!! Not sure what all the fuss is about with it, but it seems like there's plenty of activities, space, and plenty of things to do for Everyone!!! Excellent info, my Friend!!! Definitely a Wonderful place to stay!!! 😁🤙👊
So excited to have this project happen.. well, I think lots of die-hard campground folks feel that DVC or just messing with the cabins will disrupt things for the Fort Wilderness Resort... I just don't see how it would... the two areas are relatively separate as it is... and the cabins already exist... just being 'converted'... we shall see
We have not stayed there before. thank yoiu for taking us along. We may have to check it out some times,you have sold us. You really ought to sell for Disney. You made me want to visit and i've heard you shouild get the cart. The resort looks so neat. I don't know about the change. Hopefully the people that go to get away don't feel different from what they are used to. From one Disney fanatic to another, have a magical day sprinkled with pixie dust! 🙂
I have always wanted to stay at the wilderness lodge or in the cabins! So much fun! This is such a great property! Love the s’mores on the fire. Sifting for gold is so cute! Fantastic tour of the cabins. The pool area is so nice! I like that there are quiet pools too. Awesome overview!
So, Wilderness Lodge is awesome... the cascade cabins at WL are not these ones... these are the ones at Fort Wilderness... we really enjoyed the cabins and the Fort Wilderness resort... can't wait for these to become DVC.... the cascade cabins at WL are on my bucket list... just gotta stockpile my DVC points for a bit before we can afford those ones... thanks Meg!
I loved the cabins... so fun at this resort... oh, I absolutely think they will salvage all of the natural charm and surrounding ambiance... nice to see you again, Wendi with an 'eye' 😃
Yeah, seems a lot of people are upset... some I speak with are upset but have never stayed in the cabins or ventured to that end of the resort... I'm excited too! I think it will be wonderful and I do not think it will 'interfere' with anyone in the campground or disrupt their 'ambiance', etc. I am saving now to buy into the Cabins... yeah, it will all come down to point chart and price per point at opening... I'm hoping it's about $190 ppt with incentives bringing it down maybe to $180-ish... and I'm hoping points per night is about 1.6-1.7X that of a typical studio versus the 2-2.5X for a 1-bedroom villa...
Awesome! We would love to try staying at this property on the campground side with a nice trailer! These cabins are now all being replaced with new, upgraded cabins as part of the Disney Vacation Club program.
Really hope they get rid of the bunk beds and replace them with another normal bed. Stayed in July 2022 and didn't find bunk bed or pull-out couch comfortable.
I agree... and I think they absolutely will get rid of the bunk beds... I hope the layout is changed in general... I feel that they will make it more into what DVC members tend to enjoy about the villas... can't wait! Thanks for watching and commenting!
It will be a SAD day for the Fort Wilderness Campground to see these cabins removed and replace by a DVC resort with modern so called cabins. We have stayed in the cabins several times and loved it. I am NOT a fan of these new cabins and turning the cabins area into a DVC Resort. Disney should leave the current cabins alone and where they are and put the new DVC Resort cabins and pool where the Reflections Resort was suppose to be built. It was also SAD to learn that the Trails End Restaurant was close to make it a Quick Service restaurant instead of a sit down restaurant.
But the current cabins don't sell well... they are rarely full... doesn't that send a message about how people feel about the current cabins as well? I mean, it seems like a good transition and a smart move for Disney, no? It seemed there was a big outcry about Reflections as well though when that project was announced... and everyone claimed it would ruin Fort Wilderness... this is a much less invasive option I think... I wonder why Trail's End closed? I was surprised by that move.. we loved Trail's End... and we love the cabins... but also optimistic about the DVC Cabins being awesome as well... thanks for your comment... appreciate the dialogue..
Do you typically stay in the cabins? Or in the campground? What about the conversion into units that will likely have an increased rate of 'no vacancy' devastates you? I think that they will modernize the unit but keep the focus on being 'natural' with the same footprint and ambiance... hard to say until we see what they plan... thanks for your feedback... love seeing both sides of this planned move...
@@DisneyVacationFamily I've actually never stayed in the cabins, but I definitely will now. I'm upset that Disney is taking away the originality of the cabins. It's one (if not the last) of their remaining hotels that still has that nostalgic character and charm. I also think Disney is being greedy and trying to make money off of DVC members and prioritize them over people like me, who are not wealthy enough to be members. There's a Disney blog that I follow and this guy explains how I feel very well. czcams.com/video/PpMUys4gaOQ/video.html
But, if people don't stay in the rooms and therefore, support keeping them full, how can a business be expected not to try to optimize no-vacancy rates? I don't understand that part... new structures will not (I hope) take away from the character of the property... and charm is nice, but my understanding is that the cabins at Fort Wilderness are typically discounted and cast members get discounts at them, etc. because they are not being booked up as much as desired... there are only a few DVC resorts that don't have a hotel side for others to stay at... but Disney also offers other categories at lower rates, such as the value resorts and moderate resorts... I will watch the blog link you provided... thank you... So far, the people I hear from who don't like this idea are people that go to Disney (and stay on property) rarely... who perhaps stay in the campground (which is not even really in the same area as the cabins), and who have never of maybe have once in 10 years actually stayed in the cabins... Another argument is simply this... if a cabin currently costs $550 per night, by making them DVC, you actually can get into them cheaper by simply renting points from a member. Yup, you could save 40% compared to booking directly through Disney... so, there's that as well... it actually helps the property, increases use, and makes it more affordable for non-DVC.... in my opinion :) Thanks Jamie.
It's closed... now they use it as a quick service spot only... Trail's End was always a buffet spot... no more... they used to have Trail's End as the buffet and P&J's Southern Takeout as the Quick Service (grab and go)... but now, if you look these up, you will see that there is no more P&J's Southern Takeout ... it essentially has taken over the name of Trail's End, but it's a quick service. So, the original Trail's End as we knew it ... is no more... so, technically, you can eat at 'Trail's End', but it's not what we all knew and loved.
Yet another Disney Classic is stripped of its personality and put behind a major paywall; wanna know what I think? Tragic. Just like the new Poly DVC, that in no way even resembles the iconic hotel. They'll fight tooth and nail about paying their Cast Members a living wage, as they pour more millions into ugly corporate DVC resorts. I'm in Disney's corner on the recent unpleasantness with a certain Hitler wannabe, but they seem just as determined to pander to the rich as he is.
To be fair, the new Poly tower might have similar personality or may not take away from the original Poly property... I don't think the new Cabins will impact any aspect of the Fort Wilderness atmosphere... current there about 400 cabins and with DVC they plan on converting it to about 350, adding a pool, walking trails and perhaps a dining option... but the cabins area feel removed from the campground to me already... I cannot imagine Disney changing the vibe (natural, outdoorsy) of the place... yes, like many corporations, I agree, there is a constant battle between wages and profits for shareholders... I get that... I think for those who don't want change at Fort Wilderness, the cabin conversation will be far less invasive and dramatic a change than the original Reflections plan... I'm optimistic about Disney making this work without stripping the personality from Fort Wilderness... we shall see how it pans out... I hope you are wrong because I want to love the new Cabins! :) Thanks so much for watching and expressing your views on the topic... love the dialogue!
What did you think of Fort Wilderness and the Cabins? How do you feel about the conversion of the Cabins into a Disney Vacation Club resort option? I can't wait!
I did not know there was horseback riding. Luna would go crazy.
Yup... the kids can do pony rides...they have horse drawn carriage rides... it's awesome
@@DisneyVacationFamilySounds awesome ❣
They will no longer look like cabins which is sad. They will look more like futuristic pods and because they will be part of dvc, it will be harder for many to book not to mention more expensive. But this video was really good and shows just how awesome fort wilderness is. It just feels like a different place.
Yeah, they will look more like pods I think but it will still be a very natural setting... and I don't believe they will be harder to get or more expensive... if anything, they may be more available and cheaper if you rent points from an owner... the current cabins just didn't sell as well... the current campground visitors were not filling up the cabins... it's a good transition move for Disney, I think... much less invasive than the original Reflections plan... yeah, FW is awesome... it totally is a different place and a wonderful experience... thanks for commenting!
Beautiful resort! Still haven’t stayed here. I think it would have been a better fit for DVC cabins over at Reflections where River Country was along with more upscale restaurants and keep the cabins the way they are. It will be interesting to see if they go ahead with this project at Fort Wilderness. Enjoyed watching from beginning to end👍🏻
I agree... the cabins would have been perfect for Reflections but I also think this is a great transition that will have much less pushback... a lot of people were up in arms about Reflections (I wanted it to happen)... this will be less disruptive a change into DVC... thanks Louis... yeah, I'm excited to see what happens... they will definitely need to add some dining options...
I just hope they keep the atmosphere and charming theme of the campground with all the changes. I don’t agree with the complaints about the dining. People need to keep in mind that is a campground not a hotel or resort. You shouldn’t expect the same kind of experience. People grill and cook their own food at their campsites or in the cabins hence the full kitchens that are provided. The fact they had a fabulous dinner show and an additional restaurant when it was trails end or just the P& J takeout along with the food trucks and snack bar at the pool. That’s way more options than any other campground I’ve ever experienced.
I think they will keep the atmosphere and charm... the cabin area is a bit removed from the main campgrounds areas... last time I was there, the only food options were a dinner show or a quick service or a canteen... with Trail's End gone, it really limits dining options... and I do feel it is a resort... even per Disney's own website, it's referred to as 'Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground'.... I agree that the same kind of experience should not be expected... but when they refer to the place as a resort, I would expect some dining options... I love the cooking and grilling outdoors and in the cabins, we cooked meals as well (though the kitchen was not a true 'full kitchen'... the 1-bedroom villas have real full kitchens... the cabins have a 2-element cooktop and no dedicated oven, etc. Oh, I agree that it has way more options than most campgrounds... 100%... I loved the experience... I take it you are not a fan of the cabins becoming a DVC option? I really appreciate your comment and thank you for helping others who see your comment be part of the conversation... at this stage, I'm sure there are more unknowns than knowns... either way, I'm excited to see what Disney does with the cabins... I feel that many people who love the campgrounds will likely not be too optimistic about the cabin conversion... but we will see... I'm hopeful :)
I didn't know about the gemstone panning. That's cool! I'm going to miss Trail's End. It'll be cool to see what the DVC Cabins wind up looking like.
It's a really fun activity for the kids... yeah, I missed Trail's End... I didn't even know it was gone...
Looks like such a unique place to stay, how fun!
Can't wait for it to become a DVC option! Whoo hoo!
Exciting that this will be DVC! We have never stayed here, but will definitely need to check it out when it’s DVC!
Oh, we love the Cabins... and they will only be better (in my opinion) once the DVC touches are put on them... can't wait!
Thanks for sharing this relaxing tour of fort wilderness on a Sunday morning. Appears there is a lot more to see than I experienced when we stayed at the Lodge. The cabins a beautiful. Like a house away from home while at Disney.
Thanks for your support! This resort is separate from the Wilderness Lodge resort area but not too far... they also have campgrounds here... it's huge and gorgeous :)
Awesome news about the DVC Cabins!!!
Not sure what all the fuss is about with it, but it seems like there's plenty of activities, space, and plenty of things to do for Everyone!!!
Excellent info, my Friend!!!
Definitely a Wonderful place to stay!!!
😁🤙👊
So excited to have this project happen.. well, I think lots of die-hard campground folks feel that DVC or just messing with the cabins will disrupt things for the Fort Wilderness Resort... I just don't see how it would... the two areas are relatively separate as it is... and the cabins already exist... just being 'converted'... we shall see
Nice share of the Cabins. I would like to stay there one trip.
Thank you! Yeah, we loved this resort... I think you guys would enjoy it!
lk 27 amazing and beautiful tour 12.13 fully enjoy your video 🔔 see you around
Thank you!
We have not stayed there before. thank yoiu for taking us along. We may have to check it out some times,you have sold us. You really ought to sell for Disney. You made me want to visit and i've heard you shouild get the cart. The resort looks so neat. I don't know about the change. Hopefully the people that go to get away don't feel different from what they are used to. From one Disney fanatic to another, have a magical day sprinkled with pixie dust! 🙂
I would LOVE to sell DVC for Disney! ha ha... we loved the resort.. can't wait for it to become part of the DVC family!
@@DisneyVacationFamily That is awesome you get another pick to choose from.🏚🏘🏠🏡
I have always wanted to stay at the wilderness lodge or in the cabins! So much fun! This is such a great property! Love the s’mores on the fire. Sifting for gold is so cute! Fantastic tour of the cabins. The pool area is so nice! I like that there are quiet pools too. Awesome overview!
So, Wilderness Lodge is awesome... the cascade cabins at WL are not these ones... these are the ones at Fort Wilderness... we really enjoyed the cabins and the Fort Wilderness resort... can't wait for these to become DVC.... the cascade cabins at WL are on my bucket list... just gotta stockpile my DVC points for a bit before we can afford those ones... thanks Meg!
great tour, i've never seen this area. it's nice to see this area before dvc!!
Thank you! I can't wait for the cabins to become DVC!
These cabins look amazing gives it the forest feel
Yup, it was really nice... felt like a camping experience but elevated :)
Great overview of Fort Wilderness Cabins and what the property has to offer. Can’t wait to see the new cabins! ❤
Thanks! Yeah, loved the resort and cannot wait for DVC to come to Fort Wilderness! Whoo hoo!
I love the cabins and very lovely resort. The game room is awesome and I like the store to 🤗
Thank you! yes, it's a super fun resort!
Howdy! 😄 The cabins have been on my wish list to stay. I hope they keep the charm of these when they update them.
I loved the cabins... so fun at this resort... oh, I absolutely think they will salvage all of the natural charm and surrounding ambiance... nice to see you again, Wendi with an 'eye' 😃
I know there are some upset about the conversion to DVC but I'm pretty excited about it. Hopefully they keep the point chart reasonable...
Yeah, seems a lot of people are upset... some I speak with are upset but have never stayed in the cabins or ventured to that end of the resort... I'm excited too! I think it will be wonderful and I do not think it will 'interfere' with anyone in the campground or disrupt their 'ambiance', etc. I am saving now to buy into the Cabins... yeah, it will all come down to point chart and price per point at opening... I'm hoping it's about $190 ppt with incentives bringing it down maybe to $180-ish... and I'm hoping points per night is about 1.6-1.7X that of a typical studio versus the 2-2.5X for a 1-bedroom villa...
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Awesome! We would love to try staying at this property on the campground side with a nice trailer! These cabins are now all being replaced with new, upgraded cabins as part of the Disney Vacation Club program.
Really hope they get rid of the bunk beds and replace them with another normal bed. Stayed in July 2022 and didn't find bunk bed or pull-out couch comfortable.
I agree... and I think they absolutely will get rid of the bunk beds... I hope the layout is changed in general... I feel that they will make it more into what DVC members tend to enjoy about the villas... can't wait! Thanks for watching and commenting!
It will be a SAD day for the Fort Wilderness Campground to see these cabins removed and replace by a DVC resort with modern so called cabins. We have stayed in the cabins several times and loved it. I am NOT a fan of these new cabins and turning the cabins area into a DVC Resort. Disney should leave the current cabins alone and where they are and put the new DVC Resort cabins and pool where the Reflections Resort was suppose to be built. It was also SAD to learn that the Trails End Restaurant was close to make it a Quick Service restaurant instead of a sit down restaurant.
But the current cabins don't sell well... they are rarely full... doesn't that send a message about how people feel about the current cabins as well? I mean, it seems like a good transition and a smart move for Disney, no? It seemed there was a big outcry about Reflections as well though when that project was announced... and everyone claimed it would ruin Fort Wilderness... this is a much less invasive option I think... I wonder why Trail's End closed? I was surprised by that move.. we loved Trail's End... and we love the cabins... but also optimistic about the DVC Cabins being awesome as well... thanks for your comment... appreciate the dialogue..
Same here, I am DEVASTATED about the new "cabins." Disney management just can't leave good things alone. They keep modernizing their hotels.
Do you typically stay in the cabins? Or in the campground? What about the conversion into units that will likely have an increased rate of 'no vacancy' devastates you? I think that they will modernize the unit but keep the focus on being 'natural' with the same footprint and ambiance... hard to say until we see what they plan... thanks for your feedback... love seeing both sides of this planned move...
@@DisneyVacationFamily I've actually never stayed in the cabins, but I definitely will now. I'm upset that Disney is taking away the originality of the cabins. It's one (if not the last) of their remaining hotels that still has that nostalgic character and charm. I also think Disney is being greedy and trying to make money off of DVC members and prioritize them over people like me, who are not wealthy enough to be members. There's a Disney blog that I follow and this guy explains how I feel very well.
czcams.com/video/PpMUys4gaOQ/video.html
But, if people don't stay in the rooms and therefore, support keeping them full, how can a business be expected not to try to optimize no-vacancy rates? I don't understand that part... new structures will not (I hope) take away from the character of the property... and charm is nice, but my understanding is that the cabins at Fort Wilderness are typically discounted and cast members get discounts at them, etc. because they are not being booked up as much as desired... there are only a few DVC resorts that don't have a hotel side for others to stay at... but Disney also offers other categories at lower rates, such as the value resorts and moderate resorts... I will watch the blog link you provided... thank you... So far, the people I hear from who don't like this idea are people that go to Disney (and stay on property) rarely... who perhaps stay in the campground (which is not even really in the same area as the cabins), and who have never of maybe have once in 10 years actually stayed in the cabins... Another argument is simply this... if a cabin currently costs $550 per night, by making them DVC, you actually can get into them cheaper by simply renting points from a member. Yup, you could save 40% compared to booking directly through Disney... so, there's that as well... it actually helps the property, increases use, and makes it more affordable for non-DVC.... in my opinion :) Thanks Jamie.
It is so good to see you guys back at a Disney Resort. It was funny to see you outside. Just not a "Disney Vacation Family." HAHAHA. LIKE 8. 👍👍👍
ha ha... we are the DISNEY 'vacation' Family... so technically, any family vacation fits the channel 😂
Very nice video that I like ! Thank you for sharing . Happy week to you !
Thank you!
Why do you think trails end buffet is closed? It appears open to me when I checked on line. Maybe it wasn’t open yet that day when you were filming?
It's closed... now they use it as a quick service spot only... Trail's End was always a buffet spot... no more... they used to have Trail's End as the buffet and P&J's Southern Takeout as the Quick Service (grab and go)... but now, if you look these up, you will see that there is no more P&J's Southern Takeout ... it essentially has taken over the name of Trail's End, but it's a quick service. So, the original Trail's End as we knew it ... is no more... so, technically, you can eat at 'Trail's End', but it's not what we all knew and loved.
Wonderful resort tour
Thank you!
Yet another Disney Classic is stripped of its personality and put behind a major paywall; wanna know what I think? Tragic. Just like the new Poly DVC, that in no way even resembles the iconic hotel. They'll fight tooth and nail about paying their Cast Members a living wage, as they pour more millions into ugly corporate DVC resorts. I'm in Disney's corner on the recent unpleasantness with a certain Hitler wannabe, but they seem just as determined to pander to the rich as he is.
To be fair, the new Poly tower might have similar personality or may not take away from the original Poly property... I don't think the new Cabins will impact any aspect of the Fort Wilderness atmosphere... current there about 400 cabins and with DVC they plan on converting it to about 350, adding a pool, walking trails and perhaps a dining option... but the cabins area feel removed from the campground to me already... I cannot imagine Disney changing the vibe (natural, outdoorsy) of the place... yes, like many corporations, I agree, there is a constant battle between wages and profits for shareholders... I get that... I think for those who don't want change at Fort Wilderness, the cabin conversation will be far less invasive and dramatic a change than the original Reflections plan... I'm optimistic about Disney making this work without stripping the personality from Fort Wilderness... we shall see how it pans out... I hope you are wrong because I want to love the new Cabins! :) Thanks so much for watching and expressing your views on the topic... love the dialogue!