Fort Wilderness Resort

February 7, 2013

Want to rough it at Walt Disney World? Or just go a little “rustic”?  The Fort Wilderness Resort might just be the resort for you!

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Where can you spend your morning fishing, your afternoon stretched out on a sandy white beach, enjoy a four-star dinner show, and then close out your evening with a 45-minute carriage ride beneath fireworks? You got it — Walt Disney World’s Fort Wilderness Resort!

As one of the original resorts gracing Florida’s Disney theme parks (it opened just after Magic Kingdom way back in 1971), Fort Wilderness boasts everything from the most basic campsites, to hookup campsites, to family friendly cabins. It’s a fantastic option for families that either don’t fit into the standard 4-person plans (cabins sleep up to 6) or want to bring along their RV, their extended families — even the dog! Yes, Fort Wilderness is the ONLY pet-welcome resort on property. With prices starting at about $50 per night (basic campsites during value seasons) and capping out at over $450 per night (preferred cabins during the peak travel times), there’s also something for virtually every budget.

In the event something gets left at home, two trading posts onsite will have everything from the basic necessities (toothpaste, sunblock) to souvenirs (t-shirts, toys), and food items for happy campers — even camping essential like propane gas and tarps! Stuck in the cabin on a rainy night? Stop by the trading post for a DVD rental and microwave popcorn, then tuck the little ones in early so they’re ready for Animal Kingdom the next day!

Dining options at Fort Wilderness Resort are plentiful and can easily cover different dining tastes: There’s an old-fashioned dinner show (Hoop De Doo Revue with truly fantastic all-your-care-to-eat family-style meal that includes chicken, ribs, corn bread…and everything else to make it delicious!), Crockett’s Tavern in the resort’s Pioneer Hall (think sandwiches and such), the Trail’s End Restaurant (a buffet that even includes pizza delivery, should you choose to stay at your campsite), and last but not least is Mickey’s Backyard Barbecue (buffet style picnic dinner complete with a band that plays country music while the characters rock out on the dance floor). And let’s not forget the Chuck Wagon and the Meadows snack bar by the pool — lots of tasty treats can be picked up at either place for a quick bite.

Disney dining options

The amenities at Fort Wilderness are vast and varied: check out the Tri-Circle D ranch for some horseback riding, or maybe fishing at any of the campground waterways (as well as the cruise that’s available for booking at Bay Lake, for more dedicated fishermen). There’s volleyball, tennis courts, archery, tons of water options from basic kayaks to pontoon rentals, carriage rides, basketball court, tetherball court…and then there are the two beautiful pools (the main pool at the Meadows has a themed water slide, a smaller pool near the campgrounds is more of the “quiet” variety). Take your favorite four-legged friend to the onsite dog park (aptly named “Waggin’ Trails”). But no matter what, be sure to take time for the daily campfire/singalong at the Meadows Trading Post. Of all the activities this is not to be missed; Chip and Dale arrive to lead the singalong, smores supplies and snacks are sold at the Chuck Wagon (or feel free to bring your own), and then a Disney movie plays at dusk.

It should be known that Fort Wilderness is home to a large number of critters and creatures: sightings of everything from everyday squirrels to peacocks to deer and rabbits are commonplace, especially when traveling on the transportation available to all four parks and Downtown Disney — and at Fort Wilderness, in addition to the standard shuttles, families have the opportunity to travel by boat, too, when headed toward the Magic Kingdom.

Like the idea of roughing it even at the Happiest Place on Earth? Fort Wilderness might just be the place for you!  And remember, we are always happy to answer questions about any of Walt Disney World’s amazing resorts !

Happy Trails, and as Mickey would say, see you real soon!

Nicole Courson
Authorized Disney Vacation Planner
www.mickeytravels.com
(412)735-6131
ncourson@mickeytravels.com   

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Disney’s Pop Century Resort

February 6, 2013

If you’re looking for a hotel that is comfortable, convenient and budget minded, you’ll not want to miss a visit to Disney’s Pop Century Resort.  Celebrating the fads, fashions, toys and dances of the Classic years from the 1950’s through the 1990’s you’re certain to recognize icons from years gone by:

Disney dining selections

The 1950’s area of Disney’s Pop Century Resort features giant sock-hoppers dancing on the side of the buildings; the 1960’s reflect on a time of tie-dye and psychedelic colors; the 1970’s feature a Big Wheel and a classic Mickey Mouse rotary dial telephone; in the 1980’s section you’ll find 40 foot tall Rubik’s Cubes; and in the 1990’s area you’ll find a giant laptop computer and early-model cell phones.

Everything Pop is where you’ll go for your meals and shopping at Disney’s Pop Century Resort.  There you’ll find enough dining selections to satisfy every hungry mousketeer.  Choose from Greek salads, vegetable lasagna, shrimp stir-fry, hamburgers and more.  Of course there’s Mickey Waffles for breakfast!  And don’t forget to stop by the dessert counter for some Tye Dye Cheesecake on a red velvet brownie crust…

Disney dining selections

If you don’t want to spend your park time shopping, you’ll be able to find many of the same items in the other half of Everything Pop right next to the food court.  This is also where you’ll go for package pickup if you did make a purchase in the park and have it sent to your resort – another Disney resort guest perk!

With all of the on-site advantages and many of the same room amenities you find at the higher priced resorts you will not feel like you’re missing out on anything by staying at this Value resort.  The rooms at Disney’s Pop Century Resort are comfortable (who spends a Disney vacation in the room, anyway?), there’s always something exciting happening (dancing the “hustle”, movie time and more), great food and a little shopping.

Contact me to learn more about this amazing resort and for all my FREE Disney vacation planning tips!

Theresa McCoy
Authorized Disney Vacation Planner
MickeyTravels, LLC
1-888-257-1574
theresa@mickeytravels.com

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Disney’s Park Hopper

February 5, 2013

Base ticket or Park Hopper ticket…that is the question?  This may be one of the more difficult decisions for many guests visiting Walt Disney World or Disneyland.

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There are many advantages to upgrading to a Magic Your Way Base Park ticket to a Park Hopper ticket.   Most obvious would be the ability to visit more than one theme park on the same day.  As a matter of fact, you can visit all four theme parks on the same day if you were adventurous.  The biggest advantage with being able to visit more than one theme park on the same day would be the sheer flexibility Disney’s Park Hopper offers.

Disney Park Hopper

The Disney Park Hopper ticket allows guests to come and go from the theme parks as they wish, rather than being restricted to entering one park in the morning and not having the capability of visiting another theme park later that day.  Along the same lines, the park hopper is a great benefit when it comes to dining as well.  The reason being, is that you could go to a theme park in the morning and still have a wonderful dinner in another theme park that evening  For example, your family could be riding Space Mountain in the Magic Kingdom in the morning and be dining at the Coral Reef in Epcot that evening.

Disney Park Hopper for more than one park per day

When a family that consists of different aged kids or multiple families are traveling together, it’s very nice to have the flexibility to come and go with Disney’s Park Hopper than to have restrictions.  The best part about the Park Hopper option, is that it is the same price to upgrade one day or 10 days.  It is a one time cost and in my opinion, worth every penny!

Many guests are looking for convenience when traveling to a Disney destination.  That may be in the form of a convenient resort, a convenient time to travel, or other factors.  With Disney’s Park Hopper upgrade you are adding to that convenience.

Contact me to learn more about the benefits of Disney’s Park Hopper option along with many other ways to enhance your Disney vacation experience.  I truly believe that components like Disney’s Park Hopper tickets add that special MAGIC to a memorable Disney vacation,

All of my Disney Vacation Planning services are 100% FREE.  I look forward to helping you plan your family’s MAGICAL vacation.

Elyssa Antonelle
Authorized Disney Vacation Planner
MickeyTravels, LLC
1-888-812-8750
elyssa@mickeytravels.com
www.mickeytravels.com
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