Tag: Fort Wilderness
Cast Member Magic at Walt Disney World
Posted onDisney parks are wonderful.The attractions and rides are second to none in the world. As Lisa would remind us, without the Cast Members, the MAGIC we all associate with a Disney vacation would not exist. On my last trip, I meet three such Cast Members which created magic for my family and other guests. While … Continue reading "Cast Member Magic at Walt Disney World"
Trick-or-Treating at Fort Wilderness
Posted onAs soon as I started editing my photo, a certain song began playing in my head. I’ll spare you this time by just saying it is from the Villains’ Dance Mix and Mingle. Halloween at Walt Disney World is wicked fun between the special holiday park and resort treatments and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Guests … Continue reading "Trick-or-Treating at Fort Wilderness"
Halloween Time at Fort Wilderness Campground
Posted onAs everyone gears up for Halloween and trick or treaters, guests at the Ft. Wilderness Campground get ready too!
Each year it seems more and more sites are decorating for the holidays and this year is no exception! Thanks to Gary and Carol for the awesome golf cart tour!
Ft. Wilderness has released the schedule of events for October 30 and 31st! If you get a chance, head on over to see the sights or watch the golf-cart parade! Copies of the events are at the bottom of this blog!
Please Note: You can NOT drive your car around Fort Wilderness to see the sights. You can take an internal bus and walk around or some folks rent golf carts from the Fort. You can also take the boat from the Magic Kingdom.
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Fort Wilderness Resort
Posted onThe Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue dinner show playbill from the Pioneer Hall balcony.Nikon D700/28-300VR, 1/50s, f/3.5, ISO 4000, EV 0, 28mm focal length. My wife and I have attended the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue dinner show at the Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground six times since our honeymoon back in 1983. Back then the Hoop-Dee-Doo was considered … Continue reading "Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Fort Wilderness Resort"
HGTV’s ‘My Yard Goes Disney’ returns tonight with 11 new shows
Posted onAfter a one-hour special in February, the second season of “My Yard Goes Disney” returns tonight at 8 p.m. ET on HGTV. The special and recent presentations at Walt Disney World by host Brandon Johnson offered fans a look at all the wonderfully themed and unexpected elements the show will feature this season. During the … Continue reading "HGTV’s ‘My Yard Goes Disney’ returns tonight with 11 new shows"
Summer to Remember: Resort Showcase Day 1
Posted onWell, here I am back in Walt Disney World for a few days, for what’s become an annual event in recent years — the Resort Showcase, during which Disney shines a spotlight on everything that’s new and exciting all around its parks and resort hotels, here in Florida and even worldwide. This year’s theme for … Continue reading "Summer to Remember: Resort Showcase Day 1"
A WDW Afternoon with new Hidden Mickeys
Posted onI wandered Walt Disney World recently to check out some new Hidden Mickey sightings. Sarah McGovern wrote me about a pine cone Hidden Mickey on the ground near Fort Wilderness. I walked the trail from the Wilderness Lodge to Fort Wilderness to find the pine cone image. This trail has a dirt path segment that … Continue reading "A WDW Afternoon with new Hidden Mickeys"
Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground – Part Two
Posted onYesterday I discussed the various campsites and cabins at Fort Wilderness and the transportation options. Today I’m going to talk about the many opportunities for adventure found at the campground. Most people who visit Walt Disney World focus their attention on visiting the theme parks. But when you stay at Fort Wilderness, you have a … Continue reading "Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground – Part Two"
Fancy Free at Walt Disney World
Posted onUpside, inside out, she’s livin’ la vida Mickey. Yeah, Minnie Mouse has it pretty bad for him. Many of us aren’t too far behind as we venture down, left, right, and up to Walt Disney World for another series of magical days. It seems that no matter how many visits we make, there’s always something … Continue reading "Fancy Free at Walt Disney World"