The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort vs Disney's Pop Century Resort
Photo: The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
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At a Glance
| The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness | Pop Century | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios |
Tier
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
ValuePop Century
ValueArea
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
Magic Kingdom Resort AreaPop Century
ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort AreaTransportation
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
Boat, BusPop Century
Skyliner, BusTable-Service Dining
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
1 restaurantPop Century
NoneQuick-Service Dining
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
3 locationsPop Century
2 locationsPool Amenities
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
Pool, Quiet Pool, fort-themed water play area, complete with their own toddler-friendly slidesPop Century
PoolExtended Evening Hours
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
NoPop Century
NoTop Highlight
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
Most unique Disney resort experience with camping and cabin optionsPop Century
Disney Skyliner 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 Pop Century Resort
A large value resort celebrating late-20th-century pop culture, with Skyliner access shared across Hourglass Lake from Art of Animation.
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 Pop Century Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail (1.3 miles around Hourglass Lake)
Other
- Laundry Facilities
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 Pop Century 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 Pop Century Resort
- Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Best-value resort among the Value tier with superior amenities
- Refurbished rooms with fold-down table bed and modern design
- Does not share bus service, one of the best bus experiences at Value tier
- Fun decades-themed theming from the 50s through the 90s
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 Pop Century Resort
- Standard rooms are small at 260 square feet
- No family suites, only standard double-queen or single-king rooms
- Skyliner can have long waits during peak park opening and closing times
- Theming can feel less immersive than Art of Animation next door
- No table service restaurant on property
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 Pop Century Resort
- Honest opinions on Pop Century? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
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- Tell Me About Pop Century : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Thoughts on POP century? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
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