The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort vs Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
Photo: The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
Photo: Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
At a Glance
| The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness | Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Value | Moderate |
| Area | Magic Kingdom Resort Area | Disney Springs Resort Area |
| Transportation | Boat, Bus | Boat, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | 1 restaurant | None |
| Quick-Service Dining | 3 locations | 4 locations |
| Pool Amenities | Pool, Quiet Pool, fort-themed water play area, complete with their own toddler-friendly slides | Pool, Hot Tub |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | No |
| Top Highlight | Most unique Disney resort experience with camping and cabin options | Smallest and most intimate of the Moderate resorts |
Tier
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
ValuePort Orleans Resort - French Quarter
ModerateArea
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
Magic Kingdom Resort AreaPort Orleans Resort - French Quarter
Disney Springs Resort AreaTransportation
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
Boat, BusPort Orleans Resort - French Quarter
Boat, BusTable-Service Dining
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
1 restaurantPort Orleans Resort - French Quarter
NoneQuick-Service Dining
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
3 locationsPort Orleans Resort - French Quarter
4 locationsPool Amenities
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
Pool, Quiet Pool, fort-themed water play area, complete with their own toddler-friendly slidesPort Orleans Resort - French Quarter
Pool, Hot TubExtended Evening Hours
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
NoPort Orleans Resort - French Quarter
NoTop Highlight
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness
Most unique Disney resort experience with camping and cabin optionsPort Orleans Resort - French Quarter
Smallest and most intimate of the Moderate resortsOverview
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 Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
The smaller Port Orleans property, themed to the New Orleans French Quarter and connected to Disney Springs by Sassagoula River boats.
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 Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
Recreation
- Pool
- Hot Tub
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail
- Marina
- Bike/Surrey bike rentals
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 Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
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Boat
Disney Springs
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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 Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
- Smallest and most intimate of the Moderate resorts
- Beautiful New Orleans French Quarter theming and ambiance
- Sassagoula River boat service to Disney Springs
- Doubloon Lagoon pool with sea serpent waterslide
- Beignets at Scat Cat's Club are a beloved resort treat
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 Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
- Smaller food court compared to Riverside, limited dining options
- No table service restaurant on site
- Bus-only access to theme parks; boat service only runs to Disney Springs
- Smaller pool area compared to Riverside which has multiple pools
- Can feel quieter and lower-energy compared to other resorts
On-Site Dining
The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter
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
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- Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter? r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Staying at French Quarter and the theme is so good. (First ... r/WaltDisneyWorld
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