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Resort Pools and Recreation 

There are two heated outdoor swimming pools available for FW resort guests only. The main pool is located near the Meadow Trading Post in the center of the campground with a with a themed water slide, hot tub.  The second smaller pool is located with the Wilderness Cabins, between loops 2500 and 2700, which is more near the resort entrance. Lounge chairs and tables are provided. The pools are open 24 hours, but the lifeguard hours vary seasonally 

Bike Barn (open 8 a.m.-6 p.m.) is located behind the Meadow Trading Post and rents bicycles, canoes, pedal boats, kayaks, and equipment for fishing and tennis. Life vests (provided) must be worn by all guests while in the boats. Gear for shuffleboard is complimentary to guests with valid FW resort IDs. The phone number is (407) 824-2742. Note: Surrey bikes may be rented at the Fort Wilderness marina. The Electric (Golf) Carts are for rent at The Outpost 

Campfire program has no admission fee and is open to all WDW resort guests. It generally begins around 7 p.m. during the fall/winter season and 8 p.m. after the time changes in April through the summer. It is held near the Meadow Trading Post in the campfire area. The program begins with a sing-along led by a Disney CM and a marshmallow roast around two campfire rings.  While this is going on, Chip and Dale make an appearance to visit with guests and sign autographs. The sing-along lasts about 40 minutes. Next, one or two Disney animated features, depending upon the season, are shown on a large outdoor screen

Guided horseback rides are offered daily at the Tri-Circle D Livery at Fort Wilderness. The rides last approximately 45 minutes. Riders must be at least 9 years old and 48 inches tall and can weigh no more than 250 pounds. The horses are tame and walk pretty much single file during the ride 

Tennis: Two lighted tennis courts with complimentary equipment available for resort guests at the Bike Barn, if you don't want to bring your own.  

Archery Experience: Whether novice or expert marksman, an archery guide at the Bike Barn offers training and tips on how to hit the bulls-eye with a Compound Bow.  

Free Petting Zoo: now called the Pony Pond, it has a few Shetland ponies and miniature ponies. You will also see the horses who work at Walt Disney World.  

Playgrounds Climb, slide and play at outdoor activity areas located at Pioneer Hall, the Meadow Recreation area, Creekside Meadow and the Marina/Beach area. 

Wagon rides at Pioneer Hall. Depending on Magic Kingdom hours, there are sometimes special "Fireworks" wagon rides scheduled. 

Private carriage rides - reservations suggested, not required). Depart from Crockett's Tavern at Pioneer Hall between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. nightly. Some guests who have taken the carriage rides starting at about 8:30pm, report they've asked the the carriage driver to take them to a good spot to watch the "Wishes" fireworks. The driver does so with a spot next to the lake with a great view that is also nice and peaceful. 

Pony rides from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for children 2-8 years old, weighing no more than 80 pounds - Children must wear closed-toe shoes to ride the ponies at Fort Wilderness.  

Bike Barn -Bicycle rental:  Surrey Bike and canoes, kayaks and paddle boats rentals 

Fishing in canals (free) or chartered largemouth bass fishing excursions on Bay Lake, which include a professional guide, refreshments (soft drinks, coffee, hot chocolate & water), fishing gear and a dozen shiners.  

Sand volleyball court near Meadow Trading Post 

Horseshoes and shuffleboard 

Basketball and tetherball courts:  

Arcades - Davy Crockett Arcade at Pioneer Hall (near Settlement Depot) is open 7 a.m. to midnight. Daniel Boone Arcade (near Meadow Trading Post) is open 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m..

White sand beach: Soak up the sun or kick up the sand on a white-sand beach along tranquil Bay Lake.  

Fort Wilderness Marina watercraft rentals including: 21' Suntracker pontoons, must be 18 to drive; Mercury Water Mice, must be 12 and 5 feet tall to drive. Parent or guardian signature required for all drivers 12-18 years old.  

Water skiing, wakeboarding and parasailing 

Tri-Circle-D Ranch & Farm / Stables - located at the Settlement (the marina). Guests can also see a blacksmith affix horseshoes to Cinderella's Ponies and the horses horses seen on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom Park (also the horses for the Halloween parades). Also see the tribute to horses in Disney movies.. Small children can enjoy pony rides. 

Swamp Trail - 3/4 mile loop along the shore of Bay Lake 

Fort Wilderness Exercise Trail - 2.3 mile paved and sand path 

Electrical Water Pageant - nightly at 9:45 p.m. all around Fort Wilderness' beaches and the marina.  

Dining and Shopping

Crockett's Tavern, located in Pioneer Hall, features beverages and snacks such as pizza, quesadillas, etc.  

Trail's End Restaurant, also located in Pioneer Hall, provides an all you can eat buffets. Refillable mugs are available here includes free refills for coffee, tea, and soft drinks. The mugs can also be refilled the Meadow's Pool area (self-service).  

Mickey's Backyard BBQ, an all-you-can-eat buffet with a live country band, line-dance instructor, and appearances by Disney Characters, is held on certain evenings at the Fort Wilderness Pavilion.

Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue, an all-you-can-eat dinner show, is held nightly at Pioneer Hall  

Chuck Wagon and the Meadows Pool Snack Bar are just a few of the snack places available 

The Settlement Trading Post is across from Trail's End and Crockett's Tavern. It features: Fort Wilderness souvenirs, Disney Merchandise, pin trading, Health & Beauty Supplies, Photo Supplies, Sporting Goods, Kid's Goods, Women's Goods, Baby Goods, beer and other alcoholic beverages, and groceries (milk, bread, juice, cereal, sandwich meats, bacon, sausage, eggs, canned vegetables, frozen dinners, pizza, stuff for spaghetti, chips, hot dogs, etc.) 

The Meadow Trading Post is located at the Meadow Recreation Area in the center of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort. It has a small parking lot available for cars across the street from the store. It features the same items as The Settlement Trading Post, but it also has: camping supplies (including propane tanks, sewage hoses, etc.); a deli, video rental, and an expanded selection of Fort Wilderness souvenirs. The MeadowTrading Post is also easier to navigate in if you are using a wheelchair or electric conveyance vehicle.  

 Ft Wilderness Transportation  

Three internal buses run - Purple, Orange and Yellow -- between the Outpost Depot near the resort's entrance to the Settlement Depot, near the resort's marina. Guests use these buses to travel to points within the resort. Buses announce each stop through the sound system as well as on the LED sign. The complimentary transportation is available one hour prior to Disney Theme Park opening time up to 3 hours after Disney Theme Park closing time. Additionally, buses operate until 3:00 a.m. from the Downtown Disney Area. Certain areas of Walt Disney World Resort are also connected by well-lit, paved, low-grade walking paths

The Purple route travels between the two main depots through the Wilderness Cabins loops.

The Orange route travels straight through the middle of the resort along the Fort Wilderness Trail, past campsites, the Meadow Trading Post, and also runs through the cabin area, (if you are staying at the cabins, and want to get to Meadow Trading Post, take an Orange Settlement).

The Yellow route passes the 300, and 1400-1900 campsite loops, on the eastern side of the resort.

Magic Kingdom: Take a bus to the Settlement Depot, and walk to the marina to catch a launch (with the green flag) to the Magic Kingdom. 

Epcot, Animal Kingdom/Blizzard Beach, Disney's Hollywood Studios or Typhoon Lagoon/Downtown Disney: Take an internal bus to the Outpost Depot (the resort entrance), then catch the appropriate bus, 

Contemporary or Wilderness Lodge Resorts: Take a bus to the Settlement Depot, and walk to the marina tto catch a launch (blue flag). You can also take a bus to Wilderness Lodge from the Settlement Depot There is also a walking/biking path to Wilderness Lodge that begins near the Settlement Depot. (Golf carts are not allowed on this path.) 

Polynesian or the Grand Floridian Resorts: Take a bus to the Settlement Depot, walk to the marina to catch a launch to the MK or the Contemporary, and then take the monorail. 

Epcot Area Resorts: Take a bus to the Outpost Depot, then catch a bus to Disney's Hollywood Studios and either take a Friendship boat or walk; or take the bus to Downtown Disney and transfer. Take a bus to the Outpost Depot, then catch a bus to and either take a Friendship or walk; or take the bus to Downtown Disney and transfer.  

All information contained above is subject to change without notice