The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort vs Disney's Beach Club Resort
Photo: The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
Photo: Disney's Beach Club Resort
At a Glance
| The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness | Beach Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Value | Deluxe |
| Area | Magic Kingdom Resort Area | Epcot Resort Area |
| Transportation | Boat, Bus | Boat, Walk, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | 1 restaurant | 2 restaurants |
| Quick-Service Dining | 3 locations | 2 locations |
| Pool Amenities | Pool, Quiet Pool, fort-themed water play area, complete with their own toddler-friendly slides | Water Slide, Pool, Quiet Pool, Hot Tub, ShipWreck slide on pirate ship (Stormalong Bay) |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | Yes |
| Top Highlight | Most unique Disney resort experience with camping and cabin options | Stormalong Bay is widely considered the best resort pool at Disney World |
Tier
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
ValueBeach Club
DeluxeArea
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
Magic Kingdom Resort AreaBeach Club
Epcot Resort AreaTransportation
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
Boat, BusBeach Club
Boat, Walk, BusTable-Service Dining
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
1 restaurantBeach Club
2 restaurantsQuick-Service Dining
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
3 locationsBeach Club
2 locationsPool Amenities
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
Pool, Quiet Pool, fort-themed water play area, complete with their own toddler-friendly slidesBeach Club
Water Slide, Pool, Quiet Pool, Hot Tub, ShipWreck slide on pirate ship (Stormalong Bay)Extended Evening Hours
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
NoBeach Club
YesTop Highlight
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
Most unique Disney resort experience with camping and cabin optionsBeach Club
Stormalong Bay is widely considered the best resort pool at Disney WorldOverview
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 Beach Club Resort
A New England beach-themed deluxe resort beside Crescent Lake with direct access to the shared Stormalong Bay pool complex.
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 Beach Club Resort
Recreation
- stormalong bay—a 3-acre water wonderland
- Water Slide
- catch currents on an inner tube in the lazy river
- Pool
- Quiet Pool
- Marina
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail
- Tennis Courts
- Hot Tub
- ShipWreck slide on pirate ship (Stormalong Bay)
- Volleyball
Wellness
- Fitness Center
- Ship Shape Health Club (steam room, sauna, massage therapy, Nautilus/Hammer Strength/aerobics)
- Spa
Rooms
- rooms and suites with club-level service
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 Beach Club Resort
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Boat
EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Walk
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 Beach Club Resort
- Stormalong Bay is widely considered the best resort pool at Disney World
- Walking distance to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios via International Gateway
- Strong table service dining options on site and nearby at BoardWalk
- Charming New England seaside theming
- Easy access to multiple resorts in the Crescent Lake area
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 Beach Club Resort
- One of the more expensive Deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World
- Smaller rooms compared to other Deluxe resorts at similar prices
- No monorail access, requires walking, boat, or bus to Magic Kingdom
- Standard rooms can feel dated relative to recently renovated resorts
- Pool area can get very crowded during peak season
On-Site Dining
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
Disney's Beach Club Resort
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Beach Club Marketplace
Quick ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
Table ServiceAmerican
lunch · dinner
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Cape May Cafe
Table ServiceAmerican, Seafood
breakfast · dinner
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Hurricane Hanna's Waterside Bar and Grill
Quick ServiceAmerican
lunch
View menu
Community Discussions
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- 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 Beach Club Resort
- Beach Club "Resort View" or AoA Nemo Suites? r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Beach Club Honest Opinion : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Beach Club Resort and The Boardwalk : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Contemporary or Beach Club? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Have other people had bad experiences with Beach Club? r/WaltDisneyWorld
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