Disney World's Most Budget-Friendly Hotel Lets Families Camp Near Magic Kingdom

Updated on 9/24/2019 at 1:40 PM

Families traveling to Walt Disney World are always looking for a way to save a little on their trip. After all, a Disney vacation is expensive and it can be challenging to decide what to do, where to stay, and how to maximize your time in the parks. If your family loves the great outdoors and Disney World, you might want to consider camping in a tent or RV at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campgrounds.

This beautiful campground is located right on Bay Lake, a short boat ride away from Magic Kingdom, and offers serious savings. There's plenty to do at the campground for kids, including a fun dinner show and Segway adventures. Keep reading to learn more about Fort Wilderness Campgrounds and decide if it might be a good fit for your family on your next trip to Walt Disney World.

Staying at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campgrounds Can Help Your Family Save a Lot of Money

If you're family loves camping and Disney, staying at the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds is a unique option for accommodations at Walt Disney World. The campgrounds start at $60 for an area that can accommodate a pop-up camper or camper van, and up to two tents.

Disney's Fort Wilderness Campgrounds Also Has Room For RVs

For families with RVs, there's hook-up campsites available that also have room for one tent. While these sites are slightly more expensive, starting at $85 a night, it's still cheaper than a resort hotel and you can cook a lot of your meals in your RV to save even more money. During the Halloween and Christmas seasons, many RVs and campsites get decorated to celebrate the holidays.

Transportation From Disney's Fort Wilderness Campgrounds to the Parks Is Simple

Getting to and from the parks at Fort Wilderness is pretty simple. Staying here, you're only a quick boat ride away from Magic Kingdom. To get to Disney's Hollywood Studios, Epcot, or Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, you can take a Disney bus, which typically departs every twenty minutes from the campgrounds.

Disney's Fort Wilderness Campgrounds Offers a Wilderness Back Trail Adventure

For a relaxing but still superfun and unique activity outside of the parks, Fort Wilderness offers Segway rides through trails around the resort and Disney's Wilderness Lodge. The adventure is about two hours and your family will stop at multiple locations to explore and take photos.

You Can Go Horseback Riding at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campgrounds

Going horseback riding can be a fun activity for the entire family. You'll go through woodlands and see all kinds of critters, like rabbits and armadillos, and maybe even a deer. You don't have to be an expert horseback rider to enjoy the trail rides at Fort Wilderness Campgrounds. Each ride is about 45 minutes and requires everyone to be over 9 years old.

You Can Enjoy an Evening Carriage Ride at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campgrounds

Evening carriage rides are a great way to end the day at Walt Disney World. They are relaxing and fun for the whole family. You'll board a horse drawn carriage for a 25-minute ride around Disney's Fort Wilderness Campgrounds, enjoy stories from the Cast Member hosting you, and take in all of the beauty of nature. Over the holidays, these carriage rides turn into sleigh rides giving guests a festive alternative to the classic ride.

You Can Eat at the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campgrounds

For over 40 years, the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue has been entertaining guests at Disney World while they enjoy a fun-filled dinner with a show. The Pioneer Hall Players bring guests inside for a two-hour feast and zany fun. Dinner is all-you-can-eat fried chicken, BBQ ribs, salad, baked beans, cornbread, and strawberry shortcake. Adults can also enjoy all you care to drink beer, wine, and sangria. Reservations for the experience are highly recommended and can be made up to 180 days in advance of your trip.