The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort vs Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Photo: The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
Photo: Disney's Art of Animation Resort
At a Glance
| The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness | Art of Animation | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Value | Value |
| Area | Magic Kingdom Resort Area | ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area |
| Transportation | Boat, Bus | Skyliner, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | 1 restaurant | None |
| Quick-Service Dining | 3 locations | 2 locations |
| Pool Amenities | Pool, Quiet Pool, fort-themed water play area, complete with their own toddler-friendly slides | Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | No |
| Top Highlight | Most unique Disney resort experience with camping and cabin options | Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios |
Tier
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
ValueArt of Animation
ValueArea
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
Magic Kingdom Resort AreaArt of Animation
ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort AreaTransportation
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
Boat, BusArt of Animation
Skyliner, BusTable-Service Dining
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1 restaurantArt of Animation
NoneQuick-Service Dining
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
3 locationsArt of Animation
2 locationsPool Amenities
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
Pool, Quiet Pool, fort-themed water play area, complete with their own toddler-friendly slidesArt of Animation
PoolExtended Evening Hours
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
NoArt of Animation
NoTop Highlight
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
Most unique Disney resort experience with camping and cabin optionsArt of Animation
Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood StudiosOverview
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 Art of Animation Resort
A value resort themed to Pixar and Disney animation, with family suites, Little Mermaid rooms, and a Skyliner station shared with Pop Century.
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 Art of Animation Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- interactive water play area
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail (1.3 miles around Hourglass Lake)
Other
- Laundry Facilities
- Business Center
Transportation
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
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Boat
Magic Kingdom Park
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
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Skyliner
EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios
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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 Art of Animation Resort
- Disney Skyliner gondola access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Family suites sleep up to 6 with two bathrooms and a kitchenette
- Does not share bus service, giving it the best bus reliability of Value Resorts
- Landscape of Flavors food court is best among Value Resorts
- Big Blue Pool is the largest hotel pool at Walt Disney World
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 Art of Animation Resort
- Family suite prices are double to triple standard Value Resort rooms
- Little Mermaid standard rooms are very small and far from lobby
- Theming is bold and loud, not appealing to all adults
- No table service restaurant on property
- Long walk to Skyliner station from some room sections
On-Site Dining
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
Community Discussions
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
- Fort Wilderness : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Fort Wilderness Campground Decorations r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Fort Wilderness Campground Policy Change r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Fort Wilderness Stay : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- What are your opinions on camping at Fort Wilderness? r/WaltDisneyWorld
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
- Art of Animation : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Art of Animation Resort: Is it a good resort? r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Art of Animation Resort! : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Booking art of animation : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Is art of animation that bad? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
Videos
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