Attention, readers: You’ll have to forgive any typos in this article. My paws aren’t great on a keyboard. But I couldn’t leave it to my humans to write this story.
Visiting Walt Disney World® Resort with family adds extra magic to your vacation at The Most Magical Place on Earth. For families like mine, that includes wagging tails — and nothing makes my tail wag like staying at The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. The Resort is a great place for dogs like me to stretch their legs, make new friends at the dog park, and spend time with their family in a cozy cabin.
Just a short boat ride from Magic Kingdom® Park, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground feels like its own world. Located on 750 acres of pine and cypress woods — with dog-friendly nature trails, colorful cabins, and dedicated dog parks — it’s a place where pups like me can feel the magic of Disney, too.
Sniff Check: Settling in at the Resort
When my family arrived, we stopped by the Reception Outpost to show proof of my vaccinations and pick up Pluto’s Welcome Kit. Inside the reusable Disney bag was a collection of my very own goodies: a dog bowl, a dog tag, a bone-shaped placemat, and a door hanger so that housekeeping would know I was in our cabin. (My humans could also dial the housekeeping button on the cabin phone to schedule a cleaning time.)
With complimentary waste bags and a map of the campground, my family and I charted our course to Waggin’ Trails Dog Park. It has separate fenced sections for larger dogs and smaller pups and is a fun place to run around off-leash.
Of course, I didn’t mind exploring the rest of the Resort’s tree-lined walking paths with my leash on. I could tell my humans were already planning all the things they’d get up to: archery lessons, canoe rides, horseback riding — even a golf cart rental so we could move around in style. There was excitement in the air (and a lot of new smells, too).
Cabin Comforts: A Pawfect Stay for the Whole Family
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort has more than 400 cabins, and I’m happy to report that all of them are dog-friendly (two pups maximum, with an additional fee). My family said they loved how the cabins are all new, made with a nature-inspired, modern design that focuses on sustainability. (I’m not exactly sure what “sustainability” means, but if it involves extra belly rubs and more squirrels to chase, I’m all for it.)
Each cabin can sleep six humans, with plenty of space in the living room and on the patio. Everyone in my family had their own bed, including bunk beds decorated with lanterns and canoe paddles inspired by some of your favorite Disney pals. Even though I wasn’t allowed on the furniture (sigh), I loved curling up by the floor-to-ceiling windows with my own front-row view of the trees and all that Florida sunshine.
Sometimes I’d nap while my family gathered in the kitchen and dining area (just like they do at home) or around the picnic table and patio grill. In the evenings, once my family was back from an action-packed Theme Park day, our cabin was the perfect place to spend quality time together, watch Disney movies (Lady and the Tramp and 101 Dalmatians are my favorites), and enjoy some belly rubs. No matter the hour, it really felt like our own little retreat in the woods.
Exploring the Resort: The Magic Goes Further
Dogs can’t go to restaurants or pool areas, of course, but I loved watching my family get ready for their adventures. One morning, they trotted off for a horseback riding session at Tri-Circle-D Ranch — I barked them a good-luck sendoff. Another day, they splashed around the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool, zipping down the waterslide and soaking in the whirlpool spa. There’s even a splash pad there for the smaller pups (well, the human ones, that is).
There was also so much for us to see and do together. When I wasn’t zooming around at Waggin’ Trails Dog Park or getting my paws dirty on the trails, we loved riding our golf cart around the campground, seeing all the decorations that other families put up at their campsites, and waving to Characters like Chip ‘n’ Dale. As for doing my business, there were dog relief areas located on every cabin loop. How thoughtful is that?
Walt Disney World® Resort is magical for the whole family and thanks to The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, it’s an experience we get to share together — wagging tails included. 
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