Free Recreation Activities at Fort Wilderness
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Pickleball Clinic
Mondays at 10:00 AM | Meadow Tennis Court
Join us for a complimentary introduction to Pickleball! Learn the basic rules and how to volley, serve, and dink! All skill levels are welcome for this introductory class held weekly at the Meadow Tennis Courts right next to the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool.
Reservations are required. Visit the Bike Barn before 7:00 PM on Sunday to reserve your spot in class!
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Story Time Yoga
Fridays at 10:30 AM | Meadow Campfire Theater
Join us to get active with a story time yoga session inspired by your favorite Disney friends! This complimentary session takes place weekly right behind the movie screen at Campfire Theater. Fun for the whole family!
No reservations needed. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to fill out waivers.
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Poolside Activities
Daily from 11:45 AM-1:00 PM & 2:00-3:00 PM | Meadow Swimmin’ Pool
Let’s make a splash at Meadow Swimmin’ Pool! Join us for family-friendly activities each day, like themed pool parties and other cool activities. Fun offerings include themed pool games, relays, trivia and more! See a Recreation Host for additional details.
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Campfire Games
Daily at 6:00 PM | Meadow Campfire Theater
Join us for a fun activity before our campfire lighting!
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Country Campfire
Daily from 6:30-8:30 PM | Meadow Campfire Theater
Gather ‘round as the sun goes down for old-fashioned family fun as you roast marshmallows by a crackling fire.
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Chip ‘n Dale’s Campfire Sing-A-Long
Nightly at 7:00 PM | Meadow Campfire Theater
Join Chip ‘n Dale for a rootin’, tootin’ campfire Sing-A-Long! Croon along to old-time favorites led by a guitar-playing cowboy, as Chip ‘n Dale visit for photos, autographs, smiles, games, and fun. The campfire sing-along is complimentary and held as weather permits.
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Movie Under the Stars
Daily at 7:40 PM | Meadow Campfire Theater
Sundays alternate between:
December 1, 15, 29 - “Beauty and the Beast: Enchanted Christmas" (G) &
December 8, 22 - “The Aristocats” (G)
Mondays alternate between:
December 2, 16, 30 - “Finding Dory” (PG) &
December 9, 23 - “The Little Mermaid” (1989) (PG)
Tuesdays alternate between:
December 3, 17 - “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (G) &
December 10, 24 - “The Muppet Christmas Carol” (G)
Wednesdays alternate between:
December 4, 18 - “Brother Bear” (G) &
December 11, 25 - “The Santa Clause 3” (G)
Thursdays alternate between:
December 5, 19 - “Home Alone 2” (PG) &
December 12, 26 - “Lilo & Stitch” (PG)
Fridays alternate between:
December 6, 20 - “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh” (G) &
December 13, 27 - “The Incredibles” (PG)
Saturdays alternate between:
December 7, 21 - “Wish” (PG) &
December 14, 28 - “Hercules” (G)
Cozy up for complimentary screenings of popular Disney films at the outdoor theater of Meadow Recreation Area. Enjoy relaxing evening entertainment that’s fun for the whole family!
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Hidden Character Hunt: Chip 'n' Dale
Daily from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | Meadow Bike Barn
Explore the Meadow Recreation Area where this chipmunk duo might be hiding amidst nature’s beauty. When you locate them, capture the moment with a photo and then head to the Bike Barn!
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Camping Bingo
Daily from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | Meadow Bike Barn
Search around Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground for these objects and then put an “X” over the ones you find. Once you’ve found five in a row in any direction, or if you find every item on your Bingo card, bring your card to the Bike Barn for a small prize!
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Tri-Circle-D Ranch
Daily from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | Settlement near Bus Stop
Stroll through the stables to see Cinderella’s Ponies and the majestic horses of Main Street, U.S.A.. Discover the Dragon Calliope—the horse-drawn musical instrument that Walt Disney purchased for the Mickey Mouse Club Circus Parade at Disneyland Park in the 1950s.
Animal lovers of all ages will delight in the variety of breeds that live at Tri-Circle-D Ranch, including Appaloosas, Arabians, Belgians, Clydesdales, paint horses, Percherons and quarter horses, plus Shetland ponies.
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Horse Barn Scavenger Hunt
Daily from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM | Tri-Circle-D Ranch
Little ones can play with this fun activity sheet while they’re visiting the horses at Tri-Circle-D Ranch or waiting for their pony ride. This sheet contains a matching game, fun facts, a maze, and a short Barn Scavenger Hunt.
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Pin Trading
Disney Pin Trading is an exciting, interactive experience where our Guests can trade Disney pins with our Disney Cast Members and other Guests. It's fun for the whole family! Start a new collection or exchange pins for the ones you've always wanted.
At Fort Wilderness, pin boards can be found at Settlement Trading Post, Meadow Trading Post, Bike Barn, and Reception Outpost.
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Surprise Character Sightings
Keep an eye out for surprise appearances by some favorite Disney pals, who will be dropping by to visit with guests at Disney Resort hotels.
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Disney Transportation Trading Cards
Collect all 33 Walt Disney World Transportation Cards including Bus, Watercraft, Monorail, Tram, and Minnie Van!
At Fort Wilderness Resort, cards are available from bus drivers, Minnie Van drivers, and watercraft drivers.
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Fireworks Viewing
Nightly | Fort Wilderness Marina & Clementine Beach
Enjoy Disney’s Happily Ever After fireworks with a beautiful view accompanied by the show’s magical soundtrack from outside Magic Kingdom!
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Electrical Water Pageant
Nightly | Fort Wilderness Marina & Clementine Beach
Add some twinkling charm to each evening of your stay during a delightful nighttime water parade!
Best of all, as the show reaches its patriotic conclusion, you can marvel cozily from the comfort of this Resort’s own magical viewing place!
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Playgrounds
Settlement, Meadow, and Loop 500 (Near Waggin’ Trails Dog Park)
Let your little ones burn off their excess energy at fun playgrounds designed with them in mind! Kids can climb, slide and swing to their hearts’ content at playgrounds located throughout Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort.
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Beach Fun
Relax in a beach chair and enjoy a beautiful view of Bay Lake! Play tetherball, volleyball, or bring along some sand toys and kids can build sandcastles on the beach. Note that guests are restricted to sand areas only, and swimming in Bay Lake is not permitted.
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Butterfly Garden
Reception Outpost
Many of our parks and Disney Resort hotels grow flower gardens specially designed to attract local butterflies—and it’s working! Walt Disney World Resort is home to more than 70 butterfly species. Discover an abundance of native butterflies fluttering through our gardens all year round. Come see how many native species you can spot at Fort Wilderness!
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Cornhole
Meadow Recreation Area
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Checkers
Reception Outpost, Settlement Trading Post & Meadow Trading Post
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Hopscotch
Meadow Trading Post
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Volleyball
Meadow Recreation Area
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Ping Pong
Meadow Recreation Area
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Giant Connect 4
Meadow Recreation Area
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Giant Checkers
Meadow Recreation Area
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Shuffleboard
Meadow Recreation Area
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Billiards
Meadow Recreation Area
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Tennis & Pickleball
Meadow Recreation Area
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Tetherball
Clementine Beach, 200 Loop, 300 Loop, 900 Loop, 1300 Loop, 1400 Loop, 1800 Loop
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Basketball
200 Loop, 300 Loop, 900 Loop, 1300 Loop, 1400 Loop, 1800 Loop
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Disc Golf
Meadow Recreation Area