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Often overlooked by non-camping visitors, Disney’s Fort Wilderness is home to some of the most spacious and appealing accommodations at Walt Disney World – the Wilderness Cabins.  Each cozy cabin is tucked into the trees and boasts a well-equipped full kitchen and living room area with dining table and chairs, sofa, and a miniature table and chairs for kids; separate bedroom; generous closets; even a deck with charcoal grill and picnic table.  With a space-saving Murphy bed in the living room and both a double bed and bunk beds in the bedroom, this woodsy retreat accommodates up to six guests.

Vaulted ceilings with wood beams, country curtains, and rustic furniture and accessories add to the charm.

Since many of the resort rooms have a maximum capacity of five guests, this is a wonderful option for the larger family.  Although it’s just a pleasant boat-ride from the Magic Kingdom, Fort Wilderness feels like a different world, perfect for those guests who want to get away from it all at the end of a day in the parks.  Home to the popular Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue and Mickey’s Backyard BBQ, the Fort offers many fun outdoor activities for the family on more than 700 acres of woodland beauty.

Disney’s Fort Wilderness is the resort of choice for our Boo to You! vacation itinerary for the Halloween season.  We include everything you need for a spooktacular celebration.

When hearing the words “horse” and “Disney” spoken in the same sentence, many might immediately think of Cinderella’s Golden Carousel, the beautiful vintage attraction that was rescued and restored to delight millions of visitors in the Magic Kingdom.  But horses play numerous roles at Walt Disney World; home to many different breeds from miniature ponies to Clydesdales. 

All horses live at Tri-Circle-D Ranch located in Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort; those “commuting to work” are moved in trailers to various locations throughout the parks where they have a variety of jobs.  Horse-drawn vehicles include carriages, coaches, wagons, and sleighs.  Dressed in polished gold and black tack, a magnificent horse pulls the trolley down Main Street U.S.A. providing transportation for guests as well as the Dapper Dans and the Main Street Trolley Dancers. 

The parades feature a number of equine performers including the matched white ponies that pull Cinderella’s coach.  Guests spending time around Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa might also spot these same ponies escorting a bride to the Wedding Pavilion. 

Back at the Tri-Circle-D, pony rides and gently-paced trail rides offer a more hands-on experience.  There are group wagon rides available as well as private horse-drawn carriage rides in several locations, and even a festive “sleigh” ride from the Wilderness Lodge during the holiday season. 

But perhaps the most unusual horse of all is found at The Haunted Mansion.

Now that’s a horse of a different color!