Before we begin this overview, we need to establish that this DVC offering can't be compared with any other offerings. Fort Wilderness is a campground, and as such is not meant to be glitzy or have massive amenities. As such, you are going to give up a little convenience for a unique experience. Bear that in mind when comparing resorts, because we think these DVC cabins are an absolute jewel in the DVC system and must be experienced at least once.

Let's get one word out of the way: value. We simply can't believe how low Disney priced these brand-new units per night. For the cost of most studios, you can sleep 6 comfortably with elbow room to spare in a true stand-alone building. These modern units take advantage of a very wide footprint to allow for easy movement in all parts of the structure, with one of the largest bathrooms we have seen. When the queen murphy is down it does not affect the dining and kitchen areas at all (unlike other DVC units). You will never feel claustrophobic here. And that sense of space does not even include a massive deck with furniture that is ready to take your outdoor trip to the next level.

The pricing of the units is even more impressive when you factor in the details that DVC put into these cabins. There are windows everywhere on the upper walls that fill the space with light while still maintaining privacy. The amount of money they spent on window coverings (blinds/etc) alone is amazing with some units even having automated blinds. Fixtures are top notch with a rain shower in the bathroom and an abundance of towel bars (applause!!!). All of the details will be noticed immediately.

The bed arrangements are a little unique with bunk beds being placed right next to the master bedroom's glorious queen bed. Note: these are solid, adult class bunks with just as much length as the queen itself. Top and bottom are very spacious for the adult, although the top spot is a little hard to get into if you aren't on the young side. The master bedroom does have door separation from the other areas and uniquely has its own A/C system dedicated to just that room. The queen murphy in the living room, as stated before, offers a lot of space around it with a great mattress.

With the glowing stuff above out of the way, let us talk about some of the quirks of the cabins which are to be expected seeing you are in a campground. Unlike the rest of the larger DVC units in WDW, you will not have clothes washers/dryers in your cabins. Common facilities for such are located at the small DVC pool. We will take this opportunity to also inform you that extra swimming towels are not available in the DVC quiet pool; however, they are available at the main fort wilderness pool.

Parking: You can drive right up to your cabins, making unloading and restocking a breeze. Keep in mind that a max of two cars is allowed and must not extend onto the road surface. If a car does not fit, an overflow general parking lot is available at the front of Fort Wilderness. If you have an EV, don't forget an extension cord. Standard plugs are available at the front and side of the units.

General transportation options are hard to compare with other DVC locations (a purely apple to oranges situation) as the campground is so large. Cars are only allowed to go from your cabin to the exit of Fort Wilderness. They may NOT goto the main pool, dinner show and boat areas which adds to the isolated, forest feel of the resort. To get to these areas you have two options: (1) use the bus loop (2) rent a golf cart which a ton of people do. Keep in mind carts are rented per the night and are not cheap, but people that have used them rave about them. For themepark transport, you may use the bus system or the magic kingdom boat, but these systems are slower here than at other DVC resorts so we recommend having access to a car. Remember, you are in a campground.

Dogs allowed: Fort Wilderness cabins are the only DVC facility that allows dogs (priced per the night). These must be registered and approved ahead of your stay with us. Please contact us for rules and specific details. Note that cats and other animals are not allowed. Individual DVC owners do reserve the right to set their own rules on pets.

Activities: We recommend working in a day at Fort Wilderness where you don't go to the theme parks. There are some unique activities, including horse riding, kayak rentals, fishing and more. Check out this really unique list of what you can do to stay occupied.

Availability: Unfortunately, there are only a few hundred cabins, so getting them may be difficult. If you can get them, they are 100% worth it.

Stay recommendations: The cabins can sleep up to 6 adults in comfort if one of the adults is small and nimble. Although the upper bunk is strong and adult rated, the ladder is a challenge for some.