Howdy, Kaitlin!
I am so excited to see that you will be camping at
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground! It is my favorite Disney Resort. I have been camping there since I was little and love to take my own kids to make new memories with them. You will find us in a tent during the cooler months or in a cabin when it is warmer out. We can't get enough of being in the "wilderness", yet so close to the Disney magic.
You are more than welcome to park in the front parking lot by the Reception Outpost to enjoy your day in the parks before your campsite is ready. To get to the
water taxi, you will need to take the internal bus from the Outpost Depot, where the parking lot is, to the Settlement Depot, where the marina is located. The water taxis are such a great mode of transportation. It's a relaxing ride to and from
Magic Kingdom Park from Fort Wilderness.
You can certainly store your belongings at the Reception Outpost until your campsite is ready. You can also leave them in your vehicle, but you can store anything you'd like with Bell Services, including your cooler.
I always recommend
renting a golf cart, if you haven't already, when you stay at Fort Wilderness. It is the best way (and most fun way!) to get around the campground as access to cars is very limited or not prohibited at the recreation and amenities locations. The internal bus will take you wherever you would like to go, but roaming around on your own golf cart is part of the Fort experience. It's especially fun in the evening as many campers decorate their sites with lights and inflatables.
Don't forget to include marshmallows in your shopping list for roasting at
Chip 'n' Dale's Campfire Sing-A-Long. There are two fire pits for roasting and you actually get to meet Chip and Dale! Stick around afterwards for the
Movie Under the Stars.
One of my favorite parts of staying at Fort Wilderness is burying my toes in the sand at the marina at the end of each day to watch the
Electrical Water Pageant. Watching this water parade gives me the warm and fuzzies and brings back so many memories for me and my family.
Please stop back by if you have any additional vacation planning questions. We are here to help!
Have a magical day!
Leslie