The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort vs Disney's All-Star Music Resort

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

Photo: The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

Value Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Disney's All-Star Music Resort

Photo: Disney's All-Star Music Resort

Value Animal Kingdom Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

Value

All-Star Music

Value

Area

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

Magic Kingdom Resort Area

All-Star Music

Animal Kingdom Resort Area

Transportation

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

Boat, Bus

All-Star Music

Bus

Table-Service Dining

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

1 restaurant

All-Star Music

None

Quick-Service Dining

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

3 locations

All-Star Music

2 locations

Pool Amenities

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

Pool, Quiet Pool, fort-themed water play area, complete with their own toddler-friendly slides

All-Star Music

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

No

All-Star Music

No

Top Highlight

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

Most unique Disney resort experience with camping and cabin options

All-Star Music

Typically cheapest of the All Star Resorts with best discounts

Overview

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

Camp amid the magic of the great outdoors. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground evokes the timeless beauty of the American frontier, with deer, rabbits, ducks and armadillos roaming the Resort’s 750 acres of pine and cypress forest. Discover charming woodland trails, spectacular pool areas and rip-roarin’ entertainment at this picturesque backcountry retreat.

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

A value resort with giant music-themed courtyards and a mix of standard rooms and family suites in the southern part of Walt Disney World.

Amenities

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Quiet Pool
  • fort-themed water play area, complete with their own toddler-friendly slides
  • archery
  • horseback riding
  • charming woodland trails
  • Campfire Program
  • Arcade
  • Playground
  • Marina
  • Volleyball
  • Bike Barn and recreational paths for biking and walking
  • Equipment available for fishing, canoes, and kayaks from Bike Barn

Other

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Child Care
  • Trading Post shop at settlement area

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail

Other

  • Gift Shop

Transportation

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

  • Boat

    Magic Kingdom Park

  • Bus

    Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

  • Bus

    Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Pros

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

  • Most unique Disney resort experience with camping and cabin options
  • Heavily wooded, peaceful and nature-focused atmosphere
  • Boat service to Magic Kingdom and Disney's Contemporary Resort
  • Chip n Dale's Campfire Singalong free nightly program for guests
  • Pet-friendly accommodations available at campsites

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

  • Typically cheapest of the All Star Resorts with best discounts
  • Fewer large school groups than All Star Sports
  • Fun guitar-shaped Calypso Pool with Three Caballeros theming
  • Refurbished rooms with fold-down table bed that frees up space
  • Background music throughout grounds adds to the theme

Cons

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

  • Getting to most other parks requires bus and often a transfer
  • Campsites require camping gear and setup which not all guests want
  • Very spread out resort, internal transportation buses are slow
  • Cabins are expensive relative to other Moderate resort options
  • Limited dining on-site, Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue is the main option

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

  • Very small standard rooms at 260 square feet
  • Buses shared with other All Star Resorts, often standing room only
  • Single sink in bathroom unlike moderate and deluxe resorts
  • Only bus transportation, no Skyliner or monorail access
  • Long walk from some buildings to the main lobby and bus stop

On-Site Dining

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

  • Crockett's Tavern

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

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  • Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

    Table Service

    American

    dinner

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  • Meadow Snack Bar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

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  • Trail's End Restaurant

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast

    View menu

Disney's All-Star Music Resort

  • Intermission Food Court

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast

    View menu
  • Singing Spirits Pool Bar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

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