In this episode of The DVC Show, we explore the turbulent evolution of The DVC Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, unpacking the array of challenges and setbacks that have hindered their success to date!
DVC Show: What’s Going Wrong With The Cabins At Disney’s Fort Wilderness?
Jacqueline Mayer
May 6, 2024Just checked out after 3 days w/o a freezer (and naturally no ice)
Matt Walker
May 6, 2024I’m 44, live in south central Pennsylvania and have only stayed at Fort Wilderness twice so far. I’ve camped in a pop-up loop in 2020 and 2022. I have another RV trip planned for August 2024 but this is a Universal Trip. I basically have decided that since I have my RV I am never staying in a hotel room again. In fact, the only time I have stayed in a hotel room since getting my first camper was when staying on WDW property.
It’s interesting that you brought up that the old River Country property was included in the boundaries of the DVC Trust. I am waiting for them to make the River Country site an actual DVC Campground and just sell points for actual full hook-up campsites. If they don’t overprice it and keep the dues down, as they should be the lowest for the company, I think they would sell out in the first month if not sooner.
Also, maybe a benefit or incentive they could add for the DVC Cabins would be to put a golf cart shed at each cabin and include the golf cart for the DVC members or owners staying in the cabin.
Kristine
May 6, 2024I think that DVC really missed the mark here. Fort Wilderness is first and foremost a campground with an atmosphere to match and it looks like they didn’t pay attention to their customers who actually likes to camp and what those campers like to do. Campfires, walking your dog, exploring nature, riding horses, and cooking on a grill. Many stay for longer and go to the parks less. I think this could have worked if they had gone with a more heavily themed log cabin style camping model versus the glamping cabins and ramped up the amenities. Even then it would still be a more minimal experience because that’s what camping is. I enjoy the quiet of Fort Wilderness when camping in an RV, but it is very spread out and requires a lot of walking. Internal transportation takes time and there are new golf cart restrictions which means not everyone will be able to rent one. Also if you don’t bring your own food in, there is only one restaurant, an occasional food truck, and a dinner show that often sells out. I will continue to stay there and may rent points, but the fees are too high for me to buy for what it is.
Carrie Horton
May 6, 2024My family has stayed in the cabins on our last two trips. We drive from Virginia and bring our dog. We love the atmosphere, kitchen and golf carts, though that’s another thing that is changing soon! I was looking forward to renting points as we are not dvc members. I don’t understand why they only put a stand up shower in them and that the bathroom isn’t next to the bedroom. Luckily I had a cash reservation booked for September because it’s been hard to find a rental. Also, the listings I am seeing posted are even more expensive than what you get them for directly through Disney. And they are keeping some original cabins, but I don’t know for how long.