Fort Wilderness has changed

For wilderness has changed, on big change has been the cost of staying one night. The campground is clean for the most part and parts dog/pet friendly. However, I am seeing at least a cost to stay up at least 3 times more than it was some years ago. Dogs had the option to stay at the convenient pet center at the Fort Wilderness parking area or at one of the convenient pet centers at any of the parks entrances. These are now gone.

Disney changed to one central pet center which you need a CAR to get to for placing your pet for the day. Note that it is recommended that you visit your pet at least once during your pets stay at this "convenient" pet center. I did ask if the pets were allowed on the bus to go to the "convenient" pet center and they said NO, you must provide your own transportation.

Fort Wilderness has not changed much over the years other than the fencing around where a new hotel would be built by the docks. The pets have areas they can stay and be walked, it is quiet and quite enjoyable. During holidays, like Thanksgiving and Christmas, campers tend to decorate their campsites, sometimes extensively, through out the campground.

Dog trails filter throughout the campsite, some along the canals, and you can still view some remnants of the old Fort Wilderness Rail Road tracks and bridges if you know where to look. Should your dog get away or lost, Disney will search for them, just let them know. They claim they have never lost a pet yet.
My rating is directly weighed on the lack of a convenient pet center and the high cost (hotels normally charge these rates) for a simple campground site.

Nov. 14, 2023