Opening date set for new DVC Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort in Walt Disney World

Jan 16, 2024 in "The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort - A Disney Vacation Club Resort"

The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort - A Disney Vacation Club Resort concept art
Posted: Tuesday January 16, 2024 9:27am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney Vacation Club has released a projected opening date for the upcoming Disney Vacation Club Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort.

The official webpage for the project now states "Projected to open July 1, 2024." In addition, Disney has also announced the timeline for sales activities:

  • February 1, 2024 - Sales open to existing DVC members
  • February 15, 2024 - Existing DVC members who added points at The Cabins can begin booking
  • February 27, 2024 - New sales at The Cabins open to general public
  • March 12, 2024 - New DVC members at The Cabins can begin booking
  • April 23, 2024 - All DVC members can book The Cabins

Points chart for The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort


Here is how Disney Vacation Club describes the new cabins.

Find tranquility in your private one-bedroom cabin, complete with many comforts of home.

Set amid the beauty of the great outdoors, each cabin sleeps up to 6, and some can even accommodate dogs. All offer a restful retreat with charming touches and many conveniences.

Through the sconce-flanked front doors is a spacious living area featuring a dining nook and a fully equipped kitchen—including a refrigerator, dishwasher, convection/microwave oven and 2 countertop burners. Off the kitchen you'll find a vanity area outside the entrance to the bathroom, which has a shower and an additional vanity inside. A convertible seating and sleeping area is located opposite the kitchen and boasts a 65-inch TV and a comfortable sofa—the perfect spot to gather your family to watch a favorite Disney movie. At bedtime, simply fold down the queen-size Inova bed from the wall, for added sleeping space. In the separate bedroom, you'll find a queen-size bed, twin-size bunk beds, a 55-inch TV, a closet and a nightstand.

Each morning you can draw the curtains back to reveal floor-to-ceiling windows and your own personal patio deck, where you can bask in the glories of nature while firing up the charcoal grill and dining al fresco.

With everything available to you, The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort provides a fresh, elevated take on the cabin experience—and decades of magical vacations to come.

Disney announced in early 2023 that the existing cabins will be converted into a new DVC property comprising 350 updated, environmentally friendly cabins.



The planned cabins are part of a collection of improvement projects underway at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, including proposed pool and walking trail enhancements and the recently updated expanded dining experiences at Trail's End Restaurant.

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LuvtheGoofJul 25, 2024

We stayed in the original cabins with the 4 of us for a long weekend, and while we will stay here at some time since the points are low, it would only be for the 2 of us for a short trip. We would never think of bringing our kids and their DWs (who are in their 30's) for a longer stay. We didn't find a need for a golf cart as we like walking and the bus stops are only a short walk. We always took the boat to MK.

nickysJul 25, 2024

I’m interested n what is better. Honestly. 😊 I’ve not stayed in them before and likely won’t. We don’t like driving whilst onsite, but these really need you to unless you rent a golf buggy. The cabins don’t suit me but I’m still interested in others’ opinions.

castlecake2.0Jul 25, 2024

They’re not perfect you have some valid points, but still better than previous version (in my opinion).

nickysJul 25, 2024

In what way? Let me summarise my issues: - still has bunk beds in with the “master bed” * - bathroom on the other side of the cabin, not convenient for anyone - no tub # - not enough seating round the table for 6 people - TV can’t be watched from the sofa - TV on wall directly next to the bunk beds - the Murphy bed is bang up close to the TV (looks like anyone getting out of the bed on that side would crack their head on the edge of the TV) * I will accept this is no worse than before. The bedroom is similar to the old one but with more space. # some will be fine with a walk-in shower, but those with young kids (or kids with sensory needs) will find it a big negative On the plus side, the kitchen is a whole lot better.

John park hopperJul 25, 2024

Cabins is a stretch

castlecake2.0Jul 25, 2024

We can disagree on the theming but these cabins are 1000% more user friendly.

HauntedPirateJul 25, 2024

A young, college educated designer. I'm guessing.

nickysJul 25, 2024

Who starts a walkthrough of a room by going straight to the dishwasher? Really didn’t like the tour of the cabin, everything was close up. They didn’t pan out at all for a wider view. Apart from that, who on earth decided that painting a cabin blue fitted the FW setting? I hadn’t realised they were all varying colours. ☹️

Disney AnalystJul 24, 2024

Disney AnalystJul 03, 2024

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monorail81Jun 18, 2024

Here now. They opened the 100 loop today to traffic. Cabin tours were also started today. While we didn’t make it for a tour, the curtains were open and I peeked in.

monorail81Jun 18, 2024

2200, 2300, and 2500 are currently closed.

Duffy the Disney 5Jun 13, 2024

We arrive next week, does anyone know which cabin loops are currently unavailable due to the DVC construction?

DisneyFanatic12Apr 13, 2024

Tons of the new cabins are going up in the 2300, 2500 loops (I believe those are the loops). Those aren’t nearly as complete as the ones near Pioneer Hall, however.