The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort vs JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

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Value Magic Kingdom Resort Area
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

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Deluxe Disney Springs Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

Value

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Deluxe

Area

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

Magic Kingdom Resort Area

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Disney Springs Resort Area

Transportation

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

Boat, Bus

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None listed

Table-Service Dining

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

1 restaurant

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None

Quick-Service Dining

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

3 locations

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None

Pool Amenities

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

Pool, Quiet Pool, fort-themed water play area, complete with their own toddler-friendly slides

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

No

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

No

Top Highlight

The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness

Most unique Disney resort experience with camping and cabin options

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes

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.

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

A newer luxury Marriott property just outside Disney-owned hotels, positioned in the Bonnet Creek cluster near Disney Springs and Epcot-area access roads.

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

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Amenity details coming soon.

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

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Transportation details coming soon.

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

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

  • Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes
  • Impressive pool complex with lazy river and waterslides
  • Full-service spa and multiple restaurants on property
  • Located within Disney property boundaries with shuttle to parks
  • Often significantly cheaper than comparable Disney-owned Deluxe resorts

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

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

  • Shuttle to Disney parks is slower and less frequent than Disney buses
  • No Early Entry or on-site Disney booking advantages
  • Not as Disney-immersive as staying in a Disney-owned resort
  • Far from all theme parks, requiring a car or shuttle every time
  • Parking fees apply on top of already high nightly rates

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

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  • Trail's End Restaurant

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast

    View menu

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

No on-site dining information available.

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