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  • On Apr 5, 2025
    Benjamin from MA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    My daughter wants to do the horse back riding at Fort Wilderness. She’s over 48” but her 9th birthday is 4 weeks after we’ll be in Disney. Will she be able to do this or are they strict about the age?

    Hi Benjamin! Welcome to planDisney!

    While Walt Disney World is known for its theme parks, there are many things to explore beyond them. Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort is home to many unique activities, including Horseback Riding. This experience has been circled on my must-do list for quite some time, although I'm waiting for my daughters to meet the criteria to ride as well.

    After confirming this information with a Cast Member, this experience follows strict guidelines on both age and height. I know your daughter is right on the cusp of the age requirement to ride, so it may be a bit of a disappointment. You can always check with a Cast Member once you arrive onsite to confirm as well. Regardless, you can still visit Tri-Circle-D Ranch to see the horses inside their stable. You can leisurely walk through and enjoy your time exploring around.

    One activity that the entire family can participate in is renting a pontoon boat from one of the marinas around the Walt Disney World Resort. You can cruise around Bay Lake or venture over to Seven Seas Lagoon to get a unique view of the Magic Kingdom. We're planning this experience for an upcoming trip and I can't wait to try it out again. The first time we left from Disney's Yacht Club Resort and sailed around Cresent Lake with spectacular views of the Disney's Boardwalk.

    Benjamin, I hope you have a magical time during your stay! Stop back and see us again at planDisney with any additional questions!

    See ya real soon!
    Greg
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Meet the Panelist: Greg, South Carolina

Hello friends! Greg here from Charleston, SC. I am a Disney-loving husband and dad to two wonderful daughters. Walt Disney World Resort offers everything you want in a vacation and touches all the senses. From the sights to sounds and even the smells, there is something for everyone to enjoy! When our family is not riding "it’s a small world" or going on a Journey Into Imagination With Figment, we are readily planning our next Walt Disney World Resort vacation. Learn More About Greg

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