Saddle up, partners! We’re headed to the wilderness. Fort Wilderness, that is. What brings us out into the great outdoors? We’re glad you asked!
Fort Wilderness
Disney surprised a LOT of people back in 2023 when it announced a total Fort Wilderness Cabins MAKEOVER. The new Disney Vacation Club Cabins at Fort Wilderness are completely new, and we got a chance to check them out! Want to see them for yourselves? Giddyup, let’s GO!
The old log cabin-style rooms are GONE. Imagineers have completely redesigned those rooms to become the Disney Vacation Club Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort (note you don’t have to be a Disney Vacation Club member to book a stay in a new cabin). Here’s a peek at the OLD design. Prepare to see a MAJOR transformation!
Fort Wilderness cabin
Look out for over 350 refreshed cabins. Just as we saw in the concept art, the new design features sleek, modern cabins, which Disney explained are “inspired by the resort’s idyllic setting, while also paying homage to the resort’s unique culture and heritage through the magic of Disney storytelling.” The cabins will sleep up to six adults and feature one bedroom, one bathroom, a living room, a full kitchen, and a private patio. Some cabins are also dog-friendly.
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OK, enough waiting! Let’s check out the NEW cabins! Each cabin features a full kitchen with coffeemaker, toaster, sink, dishwasher, dishes…
Kitchen
…microwave, oven and stove, and full-size refrigerator! We love the sleek countertops and backsplash.
Appliances
There’s also a dining table in case you want to eat in while you’re staying in these new cabins!
Dining area
In the main living space, there’s also a couch and television…
Couch that turns into a bed
…and the couch pulls down from the wall to turn into a queen-sized bed.
Pull out couch
There’s also a leather chair with a small side table in front of the window (that we weren’t quite allowed to see yet!) But, peep the details on those curtains! We spot Chip ‘n’ Dale!
Seating area
The bathroom is rather spacious and features a sink with vanity and cabinet space just on the outside…
Vanity
…along with a spacious vanity inside the bathroom as well. It’s right next to the toilet, so there’s no separate water closet here.
Vanity
The shower features two different showerheads, including an adjustable one!
Shower
You’ll find Disney-branded body wash, shampoo, and conditioner affixed to the shower wall.
Toiletries
Let’s check out the bedroom! You’ll find a queen bed along with two twin-sized bunk beds. This is a cabin, after all!
Bedroom
In addition to the beds, the bedroom has a dresser and closet space, along with a TV!
Dresser, TV, closet
Here’s another view of those bunk beds. Each oar is themed after a different Disney character! Can you figure out who is who?
Bunk beds
The bunks and regular bed are separated by a nightstand and lamp.
Nightstand
We just love all the touches in here — we think Chip ‘n’ Dale would, too!
So many cute touches!
These new cabins are set to open on July 1st, 2024.
In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.
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(Fairly sure the pull-down sofa bed is a full or queen, not a twin. ?)
We’re does the 6th person sleep if the couch is a twin? Is there table seating for 6 for dinner?
From the picture, it looks like it would be very hard to watch TV from the couch. Plus walking across the kitchen and living room to get to the shower (and return in my towel) in the morning…I’m not sure these are for me.
Some of this is wild. Look at all the footprints on the dining chair and the Murphy bed artwork that’s peeling at the corners. Hopefully, that backdrop is temporary.
Did they have Ikea design it? Is this supposed to be a rustic wilderness cabin or an apartment in NYC.? Putting some cheap Disney themed art on the walls does not raise the level for me. Also…more crummy LVT. Did anyone notice that it looks very much like a shipping container from the outside? I’ve personally never seen a “cabin” like that in the mountains before.
Well, that’s a disappointment. First, it is way too “condo” to be a cabin, but okay, fine. The real problem is that those cabins used to sleep SIX because the couch was a queen sleeper sofa. Now, it’s just a twin bed, so they’ve ruined it for people wanting to take the grandparents along, or whatever. What a bummer!
Hi Elizabeth! Our apologies for the typo, it’s actually a pull-down queen-size wall bed.
Space for 6 suitcases? Or their contents?
Reading lights and bedside tables for everyone?
Have any of these designers ever tried spending a week with 5 other people in a cabin?
It looks like there are two red-topped stools at the dining table in the drawing of the floor plan, but are they there in real life lol? The increased clothing storage space in the bedroom is sorely needed, but the change to have no clothing storage in the living area could be very inconvenient. Also, no drawers in the bathroom? Are there drawers in the bathroom cabinet? Is the box under the sink (not the step stool below that, I get what that is) meant for storage? I agree with other commenters that some of these changes will could make it more awkward if you really do have six. There will be adjustments we’ll have to make even when there’s just two of us sleeping in separate areas (if we can even afford it now).
It’s pretty much the same thing with less bathroom counter space and we went from dark cozy cabin vibes to bright cold modern vibes with a guaranteed higher cost.
Not a fan of any of this.
What’s the next BIG MISTAKE, renaming it ‘URBAN DECAY’?! WDW better WAKE UP & RETHINK letting their WOKE folk DESTROY Walt’s ideas! Only a FOOL would replace a rustic cabin w/a shipping container look-alike! WTH were they THINKING??? They RUINED the ENTIRE concept of the Ft Wilderness ‘feel’!!! I’d rather rent a camper instead. SMH …
What’s the next BIG MISTAKE, renaming it ‘URBAN DECAY’?! WDW better WAKE UP & RETHINK letting their WOKE folk DESTROY Walt’s ideas! Only a FOOL would replace a rustic cabin w/a shipping container look-alike! WTH were they THINKING??? They RUINED the ENTIRE concept of the Ft Wilderness ‘feel’!!! I’d rather rent a camper.
The old cabins had storage space on either side of the TV where the people sleeping in the living room could store their clothes. It seems they forgot to have clothes storage for the people sleeping on the murphy bed. Will have to store clothes in the bedroom or under the sink. Not a user-friendly move.