Disney’s Fort Wilderness Lodge: Paradise…on the Wild Side!

The Fort Wilderness Lodge at Disney World is a forested retreat like no other. From Northwest-inspired cuisine to cozy accommodations, you won’t find a better place to take to the woods while experiencing the magic of a Walt Disney World hotel.

Step Into the Lodge

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Lodge is designed to feel like an escape into the great outdoors. Inspired by the majesty of America’s great Pacific Northwest, the building design pays homage to turn-of-the-century National Park lodges. The result is a gorgeous hotel that celebrates American heritage and craftsmanship while showcasing the beauty of the untamed wilderness.

The hotel itself is inspired by log cabin designs. It looks and feels right at home nestled among the trees. Inside, towering totem poles and ornate headdresses inspired by the Pacific Northwest’s Native tribes create a haven of rustic elegance. Cozy up to the stone hearth to enjoy a roaring fire or take in the views overlooking the bubbling creek.

Outdoorsy Accommodations

Each room’s décor is inspired by the cozy lodges you’ll find dotting the Pacific Northwest forests. Earth tones, wood furniture, and warm colors adorn the accommodations for rooms that feel upscale yet homey.

Standard Rooms

Each standard room sleeps 2 to 4 adults depending on the specific room. Choose from views of the courtyard, pool, waterfall, or nearby Bay Lake. For even more natural beauty right outside your window, choose a Nature View room to enjoy views of the landscape, trees, or the picturesque Copper Creek Villas & Cabins. Some rooms even have a partial view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks, so you can enjoy the spectacle right from your hotel room.

Club-Level Rooms

Each club-level room sleeps between 2 and 6 adults and offers views of Bay Lake, the woodlands, the interior courtyard, the waterfall, the pool, and more stunning scenes. When making your reservation, ask about your view options.

Club-level rooms also come with complimentary health club access and access to the club-level lounge, which offers complimentary newspapers and refreshments during the day. Club-level visitors also enjoy access to Disney Signature Services for individualized help planning your trip.

Yosemite VP Suite

If you’re serious about staying in style, the Yosemite VP Suite delivers everything you need and more. This spacious suite sleeps up to 4 (with a king bed and a queen-size sleeper sofa). From your window, you’ll enjoy views of Bay Lake, the main pool, and the courtyard.

Disney Deluxe Villas – Copper Creek Villas & Cabins

If you love the vibe of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Lodge but want to take your wilderness retreat a step further, the Copper Creek Villas & Cabins might be right up your alley. Nestled in the forest nearby, each 1-, 2-, or 3-bedroom villa and cabin comes fully equipped with the amenities you need right at home, including a full kitchen, spacious living and dining areas, separate bedrooms, and a washer and dryer in-unit.

Adventurous Amenities & Onsite Recreation

Everyone knows the perfect hotel visit is about more than just a comfortable place to sleep. That’s why Disney’s Fort Wilderness Lodge offers a range of amenities and recreational activities to keep you engaged and ready for adventure.

Copper Creek Springs Pool

Follow the bubbling Copper Creek to a heated pool surrounded by natural beauty. Relax in hot and cold whirlpool spas or squeal as you zip down a 67-foot waterslide built into the rugged rock feature. There’s even an activity play area for the kiddos. Getting hungry? The Geyser Point Bar & Grill serves snacks and drinks for you to enjoy poolside.

Boulder Ridge Cove Pool

If you’re looking for a more laidback, calm oasis, the Boulder Ridge Cove Pool is right up your alley. Nestled within the nearby Boulder Ridge Villas, this charming pool offers a zero-depth entry point, whirlpool spas, and 6 shaded seating areas. It’s the perfect spot for you to sit back in the sunshine and finish that book you’ve been dying to read.

Explore the Wild

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Lodge’s atmosphere is sure to have you craving some outdoor activities. Luckily, they’re right at your fingertips without leaving your hotel.

Rent a bike from Teton Boat & Bike Rentals and ride through lush meadows, lakefront paths, and woodland trails, breathing in the sights. Or rent a motorboat and go on a relaxing cruise around the marina.

Curious beginners and experienced anglers alike can embark on a guided fishing excursion, including instructions to help you learn the ropes.

Walking and jogging trails dot the hotel grounds, ready for you to explore. Pick up a map from the Lobby Concierge or lace up your running shoes and work up a sweat exploring your surroundings!

Buttons and Bells Arcade

If you like the atmosphere of the outdoors more than actually exploring it, Wilderness Lodge still have you covered! You can get competitive playing classic and contemporary games in the onsite arcade. Can you manage to nab a high score??

Wilderness Lodge Campfires

Roasting marshmallows by a crackling fire feels even better when you’re encompassed by trees. It’s the perfect evening family activity that will make it easy to get the kids to put down their phones and enjoy each other’s company.

Movies Under the Stars

On the movie lawn between the marina and the Geyser Point Bar & Grill, the hotel plays all your favorite Disney movies for you to enjoy under the stars. Laugh (and cry) along to all the Disney classics, surrounded by other super-fans.

Electrical Water Pageant

Look to the shoreline each evening to catch a glimpse of the nighttime water parade dancing along the marina. Sparkling sea creatures cruise the lagoon in sync with Disney songs you know and love. It’s the perfect ending to a magical day at Disney.

Dining Options

Every perfect vacation is full of excellent meals. That’s why Disney’s Fort Wilderness Lodge offers delicious American Northwest-inspired cuisine wherever you turn.

Whispering Canyon Café

This Old West-themed eatery serves up all-you-can-eat skillet dining all day long. With plenty of plant-based options, the Whispering Canyon Café is sure to satisfy vegans and adventurous eaters alike.

For breakfast, expect offerings like skillets with cheesy buttermilk biscuits and gravy, eggs, hickory-smoked bacon, country potatoes, sausage links, and Mickey waffles. Or choose from entrees and shareable favorites like Belgian waffles, plant-based pepper jack frittatas, or slow-smoked pulled pork sandwiches with caramelized onions. Be sure to order burnt ends nachos or the “jacked up” avocado toast with barbecue jackfruit to share!

For dinner, enjoy more signature skillets or offerings like braised jackfruit dip with maple-chipotle barbecue sauce, plant-based pepper jack cheese, and jalapenos. Don’t forget to try one of their hearty, homestyle desserts like rice milk panna cotta with strawberries and marionberries (an iconic Oregon fruit)!

Geyser Point Bar & Grill

This poolside eatery serves up lunch, dinner, and a full bar alongside stunning sunset and lake views of the waterfront. Order at the walk-up window, then grab your food to enjoy poolside or stay and enjoy the ambiance on the outdoor deck.

The hearty, Northwest-inspired menu includes a bison cheeseburger, savory smoked turkey sandwich, grilled portobello salad with zucchini and goat cheese dressing, finger food for the kids, and the can’t-miss apple cider sorbet for dessert.

Roaring Fork

Looking for something quick and easy? Head to the Roaring Fork for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Their popular breakfast dishes include eggs, sausage, donuts, and chicken and waffles. For lunch, enjoy laidback burgers and sandwiches or their Lumberjack Platter with pulled pork, mac and cheese, cornbread, and coleslaw.

Looking for a late-night bite? They continue offering sandwiches, salads, bakery selections, snacks, drinks, and desserts into the late hours. Don’t miss the Roaring S’more with chocolate mousse, graham cracker cake, and a caramel marshmallow.

Territory Lounge

This log cabin-themed lounge and bar serves up craft beer, regional wine, specialty coffees, and handcrafted appetizers in a rustic, cozy setting you’ll never want to leave. Sip a mocktail or a specialty cocktail and munch on small plate offerings like house-made potato chips with chimichurri ranch dip, chardonnay fondue with pretzel bread and grapes, or an artisanal cheese and charcuterie board.

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When you want to take to the woods and experience the magic of the great outdoors, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Lodge at Walt Disney World delivers the coziness and seclusion you want – all right by Disney World.

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