The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort vs Disney's BoardWalk Inn

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

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Value Magic Kingdom Resort Area
Disney's BoardWalk Inn

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Deluxe Epcot Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

Value

BoardWalk Inn

Deluxe

Area

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

Magic Kingdom Resort Area

BoardWalk Inn

Epcot Resort Area

Transportation

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

Boat, Bus

BoardWalk Inn

Walk, Boat, Bus

Table-Service Dining

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

1 restaurant

BoardWalk Inn

3 restaurants

Quick-Service Dining

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

3 locations

BoardWalk Inn

10 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

BoardWalk Inn

Pool, Water Slide

Extended Evening Hours

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

No

BoardWalk Inn

Yes

Top Highlight

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

Most unique Disney resort experience with camping and cabin options

BoardWalk Inn

Iconic BoardWalk entertainment district steps from the hotel

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 BoardWalk Inn

A deluxe Crescent Lake resort styled after early-20th-century Atlantic boardwalks, with walking access to Epcot and boat service to Hollywood Studios.

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 BoardWalk Inn

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail
  • Tennis Courts
  • Water Slide
  • Bicycle rental available
  • Fishing excursions

Wellness

  • Fitness Center

Rooms

  • rooms and suites with club-level service

Other

  • Business Center

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 BoardWalk Inn

  • Walk

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Boat

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • 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 BoardWalk Inn

  • Iconic BoardWalk entertainment district steps from the hotel
  • Walking distance to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
  • Beautifully themed 1920s Atlantic City-style atmosphere
  • Excellent dining and nightlife options directly outside the door
  • Crescent Lake location gives easy access to Beach Club and Yacht Club

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 BoardWalk Inn

  • BoardWalk entertainment area can be noisy late into the night
  • Rooms are among the smaller at Deluxe tier for the price
  • No direct monorail access to Magic Kingdom
  • Pool options are not as impressive as Beach Club's Stormalong Bay
  • Parking can be limited and inconvenient

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

    View menu

  • Trail's End Restaurant

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast

    View menu

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

  • AbracadaBar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Belle Vue Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

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  • BoardWalk Deli

    Quick Service

    American, Bakery

    breakfast · snack

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  • BoardWalk Ice Cream

    Quick Service

    snack

    View menu

  • BoardWalk Joe's Marvelous Margaritas

    Quick Service

    American, Mexican

    snack

    View menu

  • Carousel Coffee

    Quick Service

    Bakery, American, Quick Service - Coffee

    snack

    View menu

  • Flying Fish

    Table Service

    American, Seafood

    dinner

    View menu

  • Leaping Horse Libations

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

  • The Cake Bake Shop® Bakery by Gwendolyn Rogers

    Quick Service

    Bakery, American

    snack

    View menu

  • The Cake Bake Shop® Restaurant by Gwendolyn Rogers

    Table Service

    American, Bakery

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu

  • Trattoria al Forno

    Table Service

    Italian

    breakfast · dinner

    View menu

  • Trattoria al Forno To Go

    Quick Service

    Italian

    lunch · dinner

    View menu

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