If you are planning your next trip to Disney World, you might be thinking…”Where will I RUN?” Hotel treadmills are convenient, but they can also get boring and stuffy. That’s where Disney’s Fort Wilderness comes in! At Fort Wilderness, you have the option of hooking up your RV, renting a cabin, OR you could totally rough it and pitch your own tent. – Bless your soul if you go this route cause it’s insanely humid in Florida. 🙂 So what’s the best part of choosing Fort Wilderness for your stay at Disney? The option to connect with nature and run through some beautiful scenery!
Fort Wilderness is actually a lot bigger than people may think. You will need to catch the shuttle bus or rent a golf cart to get around the campgrounds, which means there is plenty of room to run! So grab yourself a map, tighten your laces, and straighten your crown because you are about to head out on an adventure!
Here are a few things you may experience during your Fort Wilderness run!
Paved and lush running paths – I loved that the paths through Fort Wilderness were paved and flat so I didn’t have to worry about injuring myself before a full day of walking around the parks. And for all you Mother Runners and Father Runners: paved paths = stroller friendly. 😉 I also loved being surrounded by beautiful green and lush scenery!
Lakes and ponds – If you enjoy running around bodies of water, then you will like running here! I loved watching the sun reflect off the water each morning during my run! You could even rent some boats or kayaks if you wanted to head out for some water activities.
Coffee Break – Okay, maybe you aren’t a coffee lover like me…but one of my favorite things about staying here was finishing a run and then drinking some coffee on the porch. And if you aren’t in the mood to make coffee yourself, you could swing by the corner store during your run and grab some coffee to go. Bonus: The magic band is a runner’s best friend because it works as a key, credit card, and a photo pass! Also, here’s a Disney tip: If you’re looking for a Starbucks in any of the four parks, they are hidden within bakeries/shops and will not show up on the app so look closely for the signs!
Movie and S’mores – If you head out for an evening run, you can catch some campfire singing, s’mores, and a movie!
Cute Critters – Keep your eyes open because you may meet some adorable creatures along your run! Sadly, they won’t break out in song like in all of your fave Disney movies, though. 😦
Wine and Shine – Once you’re finished running and after you’ve finished walking around the parks, you’ll want to head back to your cabin and get cleaned up. Then pour yourself a glass of Fairytale champagne and head back out to enjoy the fireworks! Magic Kingdom is just a short boat ride away!
Fireworks – Another perk of staying at Fort Wilderness is that you don’t have to stand in large crowds to watch the fireworks if you don’t want to. You can view the fireworks from the lake/boating area or even on the ferry boat itself!
Overall, I really enjoyed my stay at Fort Wilderness! It’s a fantastic option for big families and those who want to avoid the hustle and bustle of other Disney World Resorts. And even though it was hot, humid, and rainy…I loved my quiet morning nature run to clear my head before shuffling small children through the Happiest Place on Earth.
You might even say it was Magical. 😉
Have you ever run through Fort Wilderness? What was your favorite part? I’d love to hear because I only saw one other person out there running! Maybe people just don’t know about this amazing running spot!
~SM
The Swag Mama 
Looks awesome! I’d love to give Fort Wilderness a shot one of these days.
It’s a pretty awesome place!