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Added in 1985: 7 loops and an additional 363 campsites Recreational facility (pool, snack bar, video game room and tennis courts near Meadow Trading Post) Pool and laundry facility near new loops

I was a CM at the Fort in 1989 when they switch from tram to buses. I know that they moved the trams becouse they need them for the new park and people were getting hurt around them

Fort Wilderness Railroad Opened in 1973, closed in 1977 Featured four different five-car steam engines that burned diesel fuel Based on narrow-gauge "plantation locomotives" that had once operated in Hawaii and elsewhere Trains were designed and built internally by Walt Disney Imagineering The four locomotives were painted green with red trim and gold striping Locomotive Stats: Scale: 4/5 Length: 18 feet, 3 inches Weight: 22,700 lbs Track gauge: 30 inches Track length: 3.5 miles Max speed: 10 mph Two of the former Fort Wilderness coaches were refurbished and used as ticket booths at Downtown D

The trams ran from 1977 untill 1989 when they were moved to Disney MGM studios for there parking lot

Added in 1976: Kennel 2 loops and an additional 111 campsites

Added in 1976: The Fort Wilderness Kennel opens at Walt Disney World Resort. 2 loops and an additional 111 campsites

Bob i'm with you i think the pool hopping rule sucks. But I know Disney tells you No pool hopping but they don't care people are still spending money at one of thier resorts. I bet thats why they let locals in more people there the more thay will spend. Look at all the places that will give you free ticket just to get people in the door to spend more money. Disney makes more one on people with annual passes that spend money in the resorts and park than they make on the passes.

I was there last 4th and the pool area sucked. But knowing how Disney works this is not a problem to them. If you go to Disney's Beach Club you have to stay in that hotel and get a Wrist band to use the pool. I can tell you anyone can get a wrist band Cheryle and I used that pool all the time and never had a problem. Even charge drinks to our Fort charge so the knew we are not staying there

Added in 1974: Pioneer Hall complex including the Pioneer Hall dinner show ("Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue"), Trail's End Buffeteria and Campfire Snack Bar

Added in 1973: Permanent Reception Outpost Meadow Trading Post 13 new loops and 482 additional sites The Fort Wilderness Railroad begins offering steam train transportation service to guests staying at the campground.

Nov. 19, 1971 - Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground opens. At opening in 1971: The Settlement Trading Post The Tri-Circle-D Ranch Fort Wilderness Landing Nature Trail Reception Outpost (temporary trailer) Bike Barn (temporary trailer) 6 loops, 3 comfort stations, 232 campsites

During the 1970s, Fort Wilderness guests did not have to go past the edge of their campsite for grocery supplies. Two FOT's (Funny Old Trucks) traveled from site to site each morning and evening, selling fruits and vegetables, bakery goods, milk and the like from built-in racks and crates. One truck was made from parts of several other vehicles. The other was an actual antique: a 1928 Double A Ford. Guests knew the trucks were coming by the sounds of an old "ah-ooo-gah" car horn or a cowbell clanging.

Xmas 2009

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Looks like they got a new RV

Is anyone with me? Its been a few months sents my last trip to the Fort and Disney I think i'm starting to loss my mine and it is a long time untill my 4th July trip. I my have to do a weekend trip before then