We Lived at Disney World for 2 Weeks. Here's What Happened.
We spent 2 weeks living in our RV at Disney World's Fort Wilderness campground. In this video, we talk about how that stay went, give you a full tour of the campground, and decide whether Fort Wilderness is worth the (hefty) price tag.
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All the information in this video was accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of our visit (February 2024). It is not sponsored and reflects our honest viewpoints.
00:00 Intro
01:36 Checking In
04:27 Site Walkaround
06:07 Park Roads, Settlement & Bike Trail
11:12 Comfort Stations (Laundry, Bathrooms & Showers)
14:28 Ratface's Review
15:32 Nearby Attractions
24:15 Pros
27:59 Cons
31:47 Conclusion
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This is the first review of Fort Wilderness I have watched that showed the interior of the comfort stations. Really great review!!
@OurMovingCastle
Ай бұрын
Aww thank you so much! Glad it was helpful. You can tell a lot about a campground by the state of its showerhouses.
We stayed at a cabin there and really enjoyed it. Just one point for people considering staying there: You can’t use a car to go ANYWHERE within the campgrounds. They don’t provide parking, even for their stores. You have to walk, bike, rent a golf cart, or use the internal bus system. Also, it’s an AMAZING place to go during Christmas or Halloween. People decorate their sites to incredible degrees.
@OurMovingCastle
Ай бұрын
Yes! Thank you for mentioning parking (or lack thereof). And great tip about Halloween! I bet the weather is pretty good then too.
@Ira88881
Ай бұрын
@@OurMovingCastle You have to check out some YT vlogs about the place during Halloween! People go for the entire month! We went in 2022. And as far as all the kids go…we live a few hours south so we USED to go all the time…I would always think: “This place would be great if it weren’t for these KIDS!” But there’s a bright side: The best entertainment in DisneyWorld is watching the mothers losing it over their unruly, nagging children.
@OurMovingCastle
Ай бұрын
I will check these out, thanks! And too funny about the meltdown watching. 😅
@Ira88881
Ай бұрын
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In the 1980's they had a place called Discovery Island. You took a boat to the island. They had trained Macaws. My daughter got hold one. I treasure the picture, because Discovery Island is no more. They also had giant jackrabbits there and I got a picture of my daughter petting one.
@OurMovingCastle
Ай бұрын
Oh yeah! We've seen KZread videos about Discovery Island. Cool place. Thanks for mentioning it!
I love it there, so relaxing and peaceful. Thanks for the review!
@OurMovingCastle
Ай бұрын
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.
And You are "IN" Disney World. You keep saying you were close to Disney World but you are in Disney World. The campgrounds are part of WDW.
@OurMovingCastle
Ай бұрын
Fair enough! Makes the video title accurate too, it would seem, since we say we lived at Disney World for 2 weeks. Good looking out!
@chrishintz1077
7 күн бұрын
Yes. One of the original places to stay. Basically, when they opened they had two hotels and fort wilderness (as far as I know). The campground just seems a world away. So peaceful. Enjoying your vlog.
@OurMovingCastle
5 күн бұрын
@@chrishintz1077 Thanks. Glad to hear it!
Adorable cat!
@OurMovingCastle
23 күн бұрын
Thank you! Ratface is the best. He says hi.
@Our Moving Castle When you say hey look at this they have a Pay Phone at 11:25 that is "not" a Pay Phone but that is an internal House Phone in case of Emergencies or etc.
@OurMovingCastle
Ай бұрын
Good looking out! Thanks. Still cute.
If you really like Halloween, visit the campground again in October sometime! Almost every campsite goes nuts with Halloween decor.
@OurMovingCastle
17 күн бұрын
Great tip! Thank you. I bet Page's sister would enjoy that (Halloween is her birthday).
You guys are darling! I love your videos. So down to Earth! Hope to meet you on the road someday! Safe travels 😊
@OurMovingCastle
Ай бұрын
Awww thank you so much! Safe travels to you too. 🚙
Very nice thorough review. Thank you for sharing!
@OurMovingCastle
Ай бұрын
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.
great vlog...definitely subbed. Great tips and tricks.
@OurMovingCastle
Ай бұрын
Glad to hear it! Thank you.
Nice video. I like that it’s maintained its original look. I wonder why they are selling the cottages.
@OurMovingCastle
4 күн бұрын
They're putting in brand new ones for Disney Vacation Club.
When I looked at the picture of the map you showed, it appears as though you were in loop 200 period. I will share with you having Ben multiple times loops 100 and 200 are very tight. I don’t understand why people with big rigs try to get into those spaces, unless there’s just absolutely nothing else available. If you look at other loops like 1600 1700 2000 etc. They have much more room and I think we’re probably more accommodating for the larger units. I drive a very small 25 foot class B+ so fortunately I can get into those tighter loops. Just an observation.
@OurMovingCastle
Ай бұрын
Ah! That's a good insight. Yes, we were in loop 200 during our stay. It was definitely doable, but we're also full timers (lots of practice), and Justin was really excellent with spatial awareness in large vehicles even before we set out on the road (used to tow a racecar, has backed many a Uhaul down a narrow inner ring suburban driveway, etc.) I wish Disney would publish some kind of indicator that those sites are tough for bigger rigs to get into. That said, it was worth the hassle getting backed in because we loved walking so easily down to the boat to Magic Kingdom. Definitely NOT beginner friendly though.
I just joined your channel. We started with this one. I really enjoyed it and I decided to subscribe You did a great job!!
@OurMovingCastle
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad you like the video. Welcome aboard.
Where does your cat stay while you are in the parks during the day? Enjoyed your video, thank so much!
@OurMovingCastle
21 күн бұрын
He stays in the RV. It was air conditioned and we have a remote temperature monitoring system. Glad you enjoyed the video!
I agree that Harry Potter is the best of Universal, but I also think universal does everything as well as Disney.
@OurMovingCastle
22 күн бұрын
Nice! Universal does thrill coasters way better, I would say.
Oh my! I can only imagine how horrid it was to back up into that camp site! Glad you survived it. 😊
@OurMovingCastle
Ай бұрын
I can't imagine doing it on your first trip with your RV.
That space that they gave u wasn’t just small…it was Lilliputian.
@OurMovingCastle
Ай бұрын
Oooo great word! (Gulliver's Travels for the win.) Yeah, we've DEFINITELY had much bigger sites.
We didn't find the sites close or roads narrow. I suppose it depends what area you are in. I also guess it depends what you are use to.
@OurMovingCastle
10 күн бұрын
Oh definitely! Yeah, some others here in the comments have said that the 100 and 200 loops both have tough approaches. And I suppose it depends on how long/wide your rig is! And also how many of your neighbors are parked out on the road (when they're not supposed to). Thanks for watching.
The cat is funny.
@OurMovingCastle
15 күн бұрын
Ratface says hi!
Not much room between the sites? I need to know where you all regularly stay. I will agree the site angle of entry is stressful though.
@OurMovingCastle
Ай бұрын
It''s mostly about the angles of approach. If you want to see other places we've stayed, feel free to check out our campground review playlist.
We ate at Space 220 in February and our experience was totally opposite yours. The food was awful, overpriced and the view was just so so. That could have been because of where we were seated. Overall though it was a dining experience we would NOT do again!
@OurMovingCastle
19 күн бұрын
Aw bummer. Sorry to hear that. Hope you had fun elsewhere!
I'm told that E-Bikes are not allowed. Did you find that? Thanks for the review!
@OurMovingCastle
Ай бұрын
There was a time in the past when they weren't allowed but they were fine with them when we visited in February 2024.
Universal is the best! I've stayed at Ft Wilderness for the ambiance, and gone over to Uni for the fun. Its WAY less complicated, compared to Disney. I'm shocked you didnt think it's layouts are great. Just wow. I guess if you're rich and kinda geeky, Disney parks would be better. But if you just want great rides, theming, and tons of simple fun, then Uni parks are your jam. This review was great, though. Really detailed about Wilderness. Love that campground, but it sure is pricey.
@OurMovingCastle
Ай бұрын
It is definitely a pricey campground! (And Disney parks were pricey too -- although it got a lot more affordable per day staying a bunch of days there, since the ticket pricing scales). Definitely had fun at Universal, we were just talking about sight lines between exhibits. (We had a great time at Rising Star karaoke and Cowfish in City Walk.) And the thrill rides are certainly better at Universal than in Disney parks. Thanks for watching.
Margaritas inside Mexico at LaCava are so much better.
@OurMovingCastle
Ай бұрын
Are they? We can only imagine how good they are then!
We stayed there for a week
@OurMovingCastle
23 күн бұрын
Nice! What did you think?
I hope kitty's collar isn't too tight.
@OurMovingCastle
Ай бұрын
Not at all! He also loves the leash and harness and will often beg to go out. Never had another cat like that so it's been fun.
I am not big on the Fla. look or the Disney grift.
@OurMovingCastle
12 күн бұрын
Florida and Disney are both quite expensive, I'll give you that!
Disney will nickel, dime you to death
@OurMovingCastle
Ай бұрын
It's quite expensive!