Hey Howdy Hey Dan and welcome to planDisney!
It is so exciting to hear you are ready to book your vacation to the Most Magical Place on Earth really soon! I can totally understand your hesitation to book with the news that
Lightning Lane Muli Pass and Single Pass will be available to purchase on July 24th. I will be happy to review the details of the booking process so you can make the best decision.
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort is an amazing option for your upcoming vacation. It has just the right mix of rugged seclusion with all the comforts of a Disney vacation centered on the Magic of Walt Disney World. When booking your vacation, to hold your vacation package reservation, you need to select your resort and Theme Park Ticket options, which it sounds like you know what you will need. After your deposit, you are free to modify and add things to your trip as you see fit such as with Memory Maker and Dinning Plan options up until 30 days from your date of arrival when your final payment is due. Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Single Pass purchases will be a little different.
In order to purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass or Single Pass, you need to have a reservation booked. As long as you are staying with Disney Resorts Collection, you will have the option to purchase either Lightning Lane option 7 days before your date of arrival. On that date, you can purchase either option for 14 days in the future which should cover your whole vacation. Since your vacation arrival date is not until September, I would book your vacation now so you have the right resort and tickets held. Then, on September 1st, you can purchase any of your Lightning Lane selections.
I hope this information helps to guide you on the timelines for making your Lightning Lane selections and reservations in general. If you have any further questions, please feel free to let us know, we are always happy to help!
To Infinity and Beyond,
Nick