On Monday, July 1, 2024 The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort made their official debut as a Disney Vacation Club destination. Check out some of the coverage from around the web.
Walt Disney World hosted a media preview of the new Fort Wilderness Cabins. Here is some of the coverage of the newly-opened DVC villas.
Disney Parks Blog: Howdy and Welcome Home to the Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort
"The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort add a whole new level of adventure to the Disney Vacation Club collection of resorts. Horseback riding, fishing excursions, campfires, archery, and more await just outside your finely appointed getaway among the woodlands."
Orlando Sentinel: Cabins fever: Disney rolls out new Fort Wilderness accommodations
"'What I love the most, probably, is the additional windows. … Just the natural light, you can see the beautiful scenery around you,' [general manager Lauren] Gossett said. 'The Disney touches and the Disney IP [intellectual property] are fabulous – understated, but yet, so well done,' she said."
WDW Magazine: Disney’s Fort Wilderness Cabins: Full Tour of the New DVC Cabins
"The cabins are unique for their sustainability. They were developed in collaboration with two Florida businesses, and each cabin was produced with less than one percent metal waste. They were also constructed to help preserve the beauty of the resort’s wilderness, and are each equipped with an on-site electric vehicle charging station."
TravelPulse: Disney Vacation Club Opens Phase I, The Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort
"'The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort are nestled right in the heart of such a beloved resort and will be the perfect place for our Disney Vacation Club Members to create new vacation memories,' said Bill Diercksen, senior vice president and general manager, Disney Vacation Club. 'Providing families with new ways to experience the magic of Disney is at the core of everything we do, and we cannot wait to welcome our Members and Walt Disney World Resort guests to this special property.'”
WDW News Today: Full Tour of New DVC Cabin at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
"The bedroom features a queen-size bed and twin-size bunk beds. A black wooden ladder allows guests to get from the ground to the top bunk. The top bunk is surrounded by a black railing to prevent guests from accidentally falling. Above the queen bed’s headboard are three pieces of artwork carved into tree trunks. Chip and Dale are etched into the tree trunks on the ends, while the middle one features leaves."
LaughingPlace.com: Photos / Video: Touring the New Disney Vacation Club Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Also see video tour below from LaughingPlace.
A total of 63 cabins have been declared into the Disney Vacation Club program and are now available for member reservations using points. Crews are replacing more than 350 cabins in phases, a project that is expected to run until at least April 2025. Points are currently available for purchase direct from Disney Vacation Club. Check out our Buyer's Guide to The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, and see our Pricing and Promotions page for details on all known DVC sales prices and incentives.