DVC's newest resort offering — standalone cabins in a campground setting. Layout, points, and verdict after the first year.
Cabins at Fort Wilderness opened to DVC members in 2024 — standalone two-bedroom cabins in the historic Fort Wilderness Campground setting. Each cabin sleeps 6, includes a full kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a private outdoor space with grill. The cabins are spread among the wooded campground.
Two bedrooms (master + bunk room), full bath with separate vanity, full kitchen, dining area, living room, and an outdoor patio with picnic table and grill. The aesthetic is rustic-modern — wood paneling, mountain-style finishes, and porch swings on most cabins.
Fort Wilderness is Disney's expansive wooded campground on Bay Lake. The DVC cabins integrate among RV sites, cabins (non-DVC), and tent sites. Amenities include two pools, archery, horseback riding, the Tri-Circle-D Ranch, and the famous Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue. Boat service to Magic Kingdom from the Fort Wilderness dock is convenient.
Cabin point costs are high — typically 25-50+ points/night depending on season. For a two-bedroom unit sleeping 6, the math is comparable to a two-bedroom villa at most resorts. The standalone privacy and outdoor space justify the cost for some families; others find the points high for what's essentially a cabin in the woods.
Fort Wilderness transportation is bus + boat. Magic Kingdom is a quick boat ride; other parks require bus connections that can take 30+ minutes. Internal cabin-to-amenity travel often requires walking 5-10 minutes or using the resort's free golf cart rentals. Renting a golf cart for the trip ($65-$80/day) is almost mandatory for families.
Book Cabins if you specifically want the campground experience, you have a multi-generational group wanting a "vacation home" feel, or you're combining a Disney trip with outdoor activities (horseback riding, archery). Skip Cabins if you want park-adjacent location, you don't want to rent a golf cart, or you're cost-conscious — the point math rarely beats traditional DVC resorts.
After the first full year of operation, member reviews are mixed. The cabins themselves are well-designed and the campground setting is genuinely unique. The high point cost and transportation friction are real downsides. As a once-every-few-years experience, Cabins offer something no other DVC resort does. As a primary home resort, most members are skeptical.