Is It Worth It? RV Camping at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground

This is our third time Camping at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground in Florida. The campsite prices continue to increase after each visit and in this video we share what it's like to camping at Fort Wilderness Campground, whether it's worth spending $100 or more a night on a campsite and the best time to camp at Fort Wilderness.
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[@Van_Liberty]

Great video!! I did the exact same last minute booking for two days when I hooked up with Scott Watson for his drive-in meet. After that meeting, I needed to figure out what to do for three nights until Scott's VanBoree event at his new Air BNB property...EPIC party palace. So, got online and was surprised I could book two days! When I arrived, I asked for a third day and got it. It was really a great time. I rode my Lectric e-bike down to the boat docks each evening, smoked cigars and had several Bud-Lite seltzers at the dock's sitting area. Chatted up a lot of people. Took the boat to MK and hit the monorail over to the Polynesian for lunch. Lots of trips to FW Campgrounds and Lots of great memories. Absolutely worth every penny they charge. There's nothing like being on campus and checking out from the world...Their comfort stations are awesome and my handicapped mother and care giver sister just loved them. Yes, the EPCOT food and wine tour is a MUST!! My last trip with my mother was all about what she wanted to do. I was pretty much lit up about 1/5th the way around...Didn't make Germany...No problem, there. Came back the next two days and had a ball...🤣

[@RoseOriginals]

We loved camping there with the kids, because there is so much to do. Many times we didn't even go to the parks, just stayed and enjoyed the campground. Have a wonderful holiday season!

[@Weretherussos]

Thank you Rose. You’re right with all the stuff to do, a lot of people just enjoy the campground and other free activities.

[@darlenestout7548]

Yay glad to see you guys, I've missed you. I've never been to Disney. Can't wait to see what you have planned for next year. Merry Christmas and happy new year.

[@Weretherussos]

Thank you Darlene!

[@Thesaltymedic36]

We stayed there once. It’s convenient. The boat ride over to MK is neat. The busses are convenient. You need a few days just to see and experience FW. It’s massive. It’s also expensive and we have a Thousand trails membership so we stay there. The stay late for Disney guests is nice. It’s worth staying there at least once.

[@karppadiem7014]

What a coincidence! I was just saying to hubby last night that we haven't seen you since traveling with mom. Missed you. And last night I was wondering the pros and cons of staying at Fort Wilderness when we do our van. 😲 Thanks so much for sharing and happy holidays. ❤ 🎄 🎁 -Troy & Aimee

[@Weretherussos]

Man! We really nailed it then - we must be in sync

[@danielcruz8793]

You almost always give abundant and relevant details in your videos, but this one was extremely light on facts about campground amenities - nothing about the pools, boats, horseback riding. Trails End or kennels

[@williamgildea8348]

So happy to see a new video from you. Have been watching all your older videos, I think now I have seen them all. Looking forward to seeing more next year. Happy Holidays 🎄

[@Weretherussos]

Have you watched back from the Class A days?

[@larrygosselin8610]

Another great video. My wife and I were at Fort Wilderness a few years ago in October as part of a big Roadtrek Rally with Mike and Jennifer Wendland. We need to get back there again!

[@Weretherussos]

Very cool!

[@BillSprague]

That wasn’t on my radar, until now. Thanks Merry Christmas and a safe happy and prosperous New Year!

[@Weretherussos]

You’re welcome Bill!

[@scottthejeepguy7499]

LOVE LOVE LOVE, this video, thank you Russos, have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@Weretherussos]

Thanks Scott and Merry Christmas!

[@coastalroamer2024]

Missed you guys lately on YT. Walt Disney created a masterpiece for all to enjoy. Happy Holidays!

[@Weretherussos]

Thank you Larry - Happy holidays!

[@firstchoice7761]

We camped here in the '90s. It was great, plus it didn't cost $100. a night. I called and made reservations, then I sent a check to pay. We lost our tickets the first day, oh no! Someone found them and turned them in, How kind. We enjoyed staying there in our motor home for a week.

[@paulacartwrightjohnson8479]

We were just there in September/October for ten days. Love it! We are only 3 hours away, live in north Florida, Green Cove Springs. If y’all need a place to stay we have 80 acres of farm land. Would love to have y’all stay with us.

[@Weretherussos]

Thanks for the offer Paula!

[@paulacartwrightjohnson8479]

@@Weretherussos Anytime!

[@joedemmy4894]

Hopefully you guys got the rest you needed and can start pumping out that sweet Russo content. Missed you guys the last month and Hope you have a great Holiday season.

[@BoomBoomGodwon]

Great video y’all. Gives me an idea of what we can do next year for our family camping trip! Thanks!

[@Weretherussos]

Definitely give it a shot

[@ajudylee]

Thank you 🐸 Love your tour... have wondered.. but now may take the plunge

[@Weretherussos]

You’re welcome! If you stay there come back and let us know what you thought

[@scottkirner1098]

Glad to see you guys back. Thanks again for sharing your adventures.

[@Weretherussos]

You’re welcome

[@mikemanjo2458]

Love you guys...Merry Christmas!

[@dftns19]

So good to see you back in my feed!

[@KathrynLee5456]

Thanks for sharing your experience with us.

[@Weretherussos]

You’re welcome Kat!

[@KevinTumlinson]

Fort Wilderness was one of the first RV campgrounds Kara and I ever stayed in. It set the bar pretty high. I loved it there, though. I think it's totally worth the $100/night. You couldn't stay at any of the resorts for that, for sure.

[@mdcpool]

Happy Holidays Russo's. I have totally enjoyed your videos!! Thank you for inspiring me to get out on the road!

[@Weretherussos]

Thank you and happy holidays!

[@richwhitaker1506]

Great visit. Probably the closest I'll ever get to camping at Disney these days. Enjoyed your tour. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Look forward to sharing more adventures with you. Stay well.

[@Weretherussos]

Thanks Rich and Merry Christmas

[@causinstatic7445]

We go every year to the Cabins it's our family tradition now. Glad to see a review on the campground every yr we say we're going to look into it. Thanks for the review.

[@Weretherussos]

You’re very welcome!

[@lynfl9814]

So, wonderful to see you, Joe and Kait! I'm glad you're back; I always look forward to your video's. You are in our neck of the woods; we are about an hour north of Orlando. That is a beautiful place to camp. It looked like you had a great time.

[@musicdesign7264]

I have gone twice. First in March, second time in July. Definitely go in cooler weather with less crowds.

[@Weretherussos]

Absolutely.

[@suzanneippolito8716]

Our FAVORITE campground! We already have reservations December 2022 ! We had reservations this year but I was in the hospital so we had to cancel. The new horse barn is "to die for" if you are horse folk, as we are.

[@deborahschaub2925]

Glad to see you guys are doing well and enjoying this beautiful weather down here. Merry Christmas 2021 and Happy New Year 2022 y’all. Blessings, Deb

[@Weretherussos]

Thanks Deb and Merry Christmas!

[@kaykaykayak9368]

A Packer win is always great, it’s fun to have a little change of pace and nice to see Christmas decorations. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@Weretherussos]

Merry Christmas!

[@alohatvn]

Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 and happy new year 🤶 🎄 🎉 ✨. See you next year.

[@Weretherussos]

Thank you and Merry Christmas

[@pageharris5693]

Fort Wilderness is our favorite, too! We have walked the whole thing. Great way to get our steps in.

[@randyc9656]

We stayed there and I love the place it’s so nice , the perfect RV park, thanks for this great video guys

[@Weretherussos]

You’re welcome!

[@mikeolmstead340]

Those Christmas setups are amazingly detailed.

[@Weretherussos]

That they are!

[@cafishio2049]

M !!! It's good that they're back, I already missed those excursions through America, thank you

[@Weretherussos]

You’re welcome!

[@dianediane1245]

I remember your video here 3 years ago! Happy Holidays!⛄

[@Weretherussos]

Yeah that was when Kait wasn’t doing so well

[@dianediane1245]

@@Weretherussos Glad she's better!❤

[@susansnyder6373]

Love this video planning trip for april 2023 to camp at fort wilderness. Cannot wait!!! It helped tremendously

[@Weretherussos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Tangoisinthesouth]

Happy to see you back on the road!

[@Weretherussos]

We haven’t been off the road - just a break in videos

[@karenoster8291]

WOW! I've never been! Good to see you back!

[@Weretherussos]

Hey, thanks!

[@MoseyingAround]

Definitely our favorite campground as well. So magical, clean and fun there!

[@Weretherussos]

We agree!

[@800oceandrive5]

We’ve been there many times and will be back in February. We love the Fort!

[@Weretherussos]

So do we! Maybe we’ll see you there

[@LincRYAN]

Great video . Favorite video yet. Happy holidays to you guys as well. Great editing. Lincoln

[@Weretherussos]

Thank you Lincoln!

[@lovematters7122]

That food tour reminds me of your mom and how much she enjoyed her food! Love you all, so cute and fun to follow. Thanks for sharing!

[@ML-ws6ce]

Happy Holidays and stay safe

[@jeffreyblake704]

So happy to see you guys again.

[@Weretherussos]

Thanks Jeffrey

[@bertkelly7650]

Happy Holidays!

[@alohatvn]

Glad to see you after a few weeks. Disney is pretty awesome 😍 👌.

[@yankeesusa1]

Our favorite campground but definitely expensive. During September it used to be $90 a night, now the lowest rate is $103 in September and during spring you can get 20% discount many times.

[@thomasmayes471]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year !

[@Weretherussos]

Merry Christmas!

[@musicmarlene]

We have been to Epcot snd Disney in the late 80’s with our kids, a lot of new stuff now

[@Gmaillorraine]

We need more Russo content we've missed you. Buying a 4 wheel camper because of you. We live in fl so Disney is on our list and you did it at the right time.

[@Weretherussos]

Congrats on the FWC!

[@GailNott]

I love Disney Christmas decorations. Fort Wilderness is on our list, but I also want to stay at the Star Wars resort!

[@Weretherussos]

It’s on our list too!

[@martelvonc]

We love Ft. Wilderness too. It's clean, organized and safe. It's fun too!

[@JeanDumfordPhD]

They used to not put Christmas decor up til after Thanksgiving but the crowds waited and were too large. Now you can go during the whole holiday season and enjoy. The orl park is built on the “second floor”. The lakes were created as they took dirt to cover the first floor ( now underground) their business and employees operations are all underground. THAT’s where they put almost everything.

[@Weretherussos]

Thanks for the info!

[@toddramsay977]

I love smoked sardines in ramen noodles with a little more soy sauce added and a few drops of lime juice. Then add a little green onion. Great video! Haven't made the leap to pay for a campground that's over a $100/nite. I will probably bite the bullet soon.

[@davidbristow944]

Mercy Christmas you two!!!

[@Weretherussos]

Merry Christmas!

[@garretlewis4103]

Those RV Christmas decorations were crazy!

[@Weretherussos]

Yes they were and we only showed y’all a small portion of what’s on display

[@dougfinstad7629]

Great to see you guys again! Happy Holidays!

[@Weretherussos]

Happy Holidays Doug!

[@kikigamble4315]

Hi. Thank you for the videos n tours thru this year. We get to travel again with YA'LL. Disney is the Magic Kingdom !! No friendly alligators ? Say hello to mama Russo n Family !! HAPPY HOLIDAYS !! Safe n fun travels. Peace to you and yours

[@Weretherussos]

Thank you Kiki - happy holidays!

[@anthonyvisor8880]

Great video!! Happy Holidays!!

[@bonniepwtf]

Yes Kait, Go Pack Go💚🏈💛💪. Also, hi to Christine if she's watching. Take care guys.

[@Weretherussos]

Will do!

[@christinerusso7822]

I'm watching! And sorry I'm not with them. Hi Bonnie, wishing you a blessed holiday

[@bonniepwtf]

@@christinerusso7822 Thanks, you as well.😆

[@joycejohnson1396]

Where are your helmets? You guys are great,I don’t want to see any harm come to you. I love Disney too, and the camp ground is great. Have a merry Christmas and have a great new year!

[@Weretherussos]

We have and wear them, just not for a slow ride around the campground

[@bf0504]

We were wondering if you were going to release a video of Fort Wilderness from a couple of weeks ago. We even caught a glimpse of our Class B in the background in site 1513. It's cold in Toronto, sure wish we were back.

[@Weretherussos]

Well hopefully you feel a bit warmer after watching the video

[@cherylchambers1070]

Glad to see you back on here my late husband Donnie enjoyed your videos too unfortunately he passed away 5/5/2021... Merry Christmas to you all and Happy New Year 2022

[@Weretherussos]

Sorry to hear about your husband. Merry Christmas Cheryl

[@codylindgren8519]

Never seen you before 🏈 Definitely will be tuning in again Go Pack Go

[@maxineoliver7404]

Doing a fantastic job with camping as alwàys! Stay safe, and have a Happy New Year! 🎇🎉🤗🥳

[@Weretherussos]

Thank you Maxine!

[@rogerbuss5324]

What is the average price between the high and lows to stay at the RV park and prices to get into the Disney world Epcot center whatever else and do you have to pay a separate price after staying at the park

[@Weretherussos]

Not sure about the average price for the campground, it’s not something we track. The cost to get into the parks is $109 for a single park or $169 for a park hopper pass.

[@the305hauler]

Booyah 👊🏽😁, it's been a while. Good to see you guys

[@Weretherussos]

🤙

[@philiptarnaski1667]

Hi to you all and Merry Christmas 🎄 Thanks for sharing your travels 👍

[@Weretherussos]

Same to you!

[@microvanlife7490]

Thank you for sharing a video about Fort Wilderness. Are the shuttle buses & boat rides to this campsite free-of-charge? Any daily discount for staying at FW during off-season? $100 each night is steep unless there is free transportation to campsite and from the theme parks. However, the average national park cost is $45 per night for full hookups. Your food shots at Epcot look delicious!

[@Weretherussos]

This was during the off-season. Prices go up during the peak seasons. Yes, all transportation through the campground and around Disney is all free.

[@christinerusso7822]

I LOVE this video! So great to see you and Kait together; I really missed her during our Summer with Mom series. Now remember I really want to go to Disney World - maybe next November????? HINT

[@robertshaw1404]

Joe Kait n Momma Russo Happy Holidays !

[@musicmarlene]

Fun video to watch, good to see you again on KZbin

[@Weretherussos]

Hey, thanks!

[@bemplit]

We were in Fort Wilderness the same week! We were also on the 2000 loop. We could have been neighbors!! Anyway, cool video.

[@Weretherussos]

Very cool!

[@nancyvanmeaux2098]

Wait… is that a Wookie seatbelt mod!? 😜 Missed seeing you guys and watching your adventures!

[@Weretherussos]

Yep - it's been on for a year now.

[@maitagalupaa2447]

I've missed you, Russos! have a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 💞

[@Weretherussos]

Merry Christmas!

[@carolp495]

Missed you guys. Wondered what happened. Great to see you back, enjoy your stay at Disney.

[@Weretherussos]

Thanks so much!!

[@BlueSky-ff4oy]

Wow i think i remember watching last time when you visited Disney Ft Wilderness ...and feel quite sad all the time we lost between then and now. I feel like ...strangely....we lost more than time. Yes there has been a lot of losses since then and now. Are we sadder? We are wiser that's for sure. Remember the episode you went up to the Goonies' house? Wow we were all a bit more sparkly then. Please help me out and list how we are better now. 😶😎 Glad the two of you made this video in the format of those days. I miss the big white one. Both!

[@yooperdog]

Happy Holidays.

[@EarthCamper]

Good to see you both 😊.

[@mickylawless1941]

Happy New Year! I am sending this text because it's been awhile since your last video. I hope all is well for you both and your families? I just wanted you two to know someone from your youtube family was thinking of you. Safe travels!

[@Weretherussos]

Happy new year!! Thank you

[@jannie690]

My favourite park. Have stayed there about 4 times.

[@Weretherussos]

That’s great!

[@markshelhart8338]

Boats are only running to the MK currently, the resort boats aren't; hopefully that changes soon. 2000 loop isn't all that bad, you're pretty close to the Wilderness (Cabin) pool that's less congested and quieter than the main pool. Good video.

[@Weretherussos]

The sites were tighter though compared to the 1500 loop.

[@KruisinKevin]

Thanks for sharing. A little pricey. But it is Disney. I’ve got a 20 ft camper van. What spot would you recommend? Go Pack! Merry Christmas!

[@Weretherussos]

Any - the spots are all fairly large. If you don’t need a sewer dump, the tent camping sites all have water and electric.

[@lulabylivesinmackay]

When is the low season? 😊thank you

[@linamatthews512]

Hi Joe & Kait, it's nice to see you again. The last set of videos I watched was the summer trip with mama Russo, I really enjoyed that.. Just wondering, is that a chewbaca seat belt cover?

[@Weretherussos]

Yep that’s exactly what it is!

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

We gave up on Disney years ago.

[@gottuso]

What kind of sardines do you like? Bela, Nuri, Santo Amaro, King Oscar?

[@Weretherussos]

Seasons - the ones in olive oil

[@kayeswafford9692]

Thanks a bunch. Walt would love the Fort Wilderness experience!

[@Weretherussos]

That he would have

[@robertabrams8562]

Is it just me, or does this video have kind of an old school “Joe n Kait” feel to it (without Leo 🐶)? It’s been a minute since you two have been side-by-side giving a presentation, and it looks/feels wonderful 👍🏼👏🏼✌🏼🖖🏼

[@Weretherussos]

Yeah we thought you might like it 😎

[@alphamontoto2047]

Disney stores almost everything underground. Missed you guys. 👍

[@Weretherussos]

In Florida, yes they do!

[@lindastrous5243]

Merry Christmas

[@Weretherussos]

You as well Linda!

[@proceedingonwardinamerica]

Wow it’s look beautiful we can’t wait to go with our son someday but you’re right it’s expensive. We better start saving

[@Weretherussos]

You can do it!

[@SaltyDog69]

I’m not sure if you answered the question. Is it worth it? The price seems a little steep just to park and use the restroom.

[@Darkside.Overland]

Glad to see the VaderBhudda made it to the dash ;)

[@Weretherussos]

Yes!!! Thank you again

[@BlueSky-ff4oy]

Sometimes you deserve a treat. What nice bathrooms. Especially if someone has 5 kids and an RV it is definitely worth it. By how it is fully booked it seems to be worth it to many! But then MANY people bought brand new RVs ... and many of those bought it CASH. So i guess many of those are the people who know how to transfer other people's money to their pockets and also not hand it all over to the taxman in the process. The rest of us stay one night or watch videos about it. 😁😁😁

[@jennygirlygirl1]

Ok, I had to pause it for a second. But, one second we were in the bathroom, and the next second we were in a store. Is the store in the bathroom? 😳🤣🤪

[@JHGwjesusLuv]

Hi,Nice vlog why so few park picts?

[@Weretherussos]

We wanted to focus on the campground.

[@dsanford12]

Where did you get that black and red comforter ?

[@sydneypanda]

I’m so jealous! We don’t have any proper big name theme park in Sydney 😂

[@grn9209]

What a cool place!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Weretherussos]

Yes it is! Can’t wait to go back