Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Dining Guide
Saddle up. We’re off to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground to check out the dining options. Whether you’re planning a week-long vacation at the Fort or only visiting for the sole remaining dinner show at Walt Disney World, you’ll want to be aware of a few things.
For starters, Fort Wilderness is changing. Old cabins have been removed, and new ones are being constructed. These new cabins are part of The Cabins at Fort Wilderness, a Disney Vacation Club. So, the resort has received some sprucing up in preparation for this change.
Below, we’ll discuss your dining options at Disney’s Fort Wilderness. My best advice is to arrive hungry, treat yourself to s’mores at the campfire, and enjoy a fried chicken dinner with a theater show during your visit.
Restaurants at Disney’s Fort Wilderness
Here is a list of the dining options at Fort Wilderness.
- Meadow Snack Bar
- Crockett’s Tavern
- The Chuck Wagon
- Trail’s End Restaurant
- Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue
Note: P & J’s Southern Takeout closed when Trail’s End reopened. The quick service used to sell the same fried chicken that is now offered at Trail’s End. It is the same chicken that’s served at Hoop Dee Doo Revue.
Meadow Snack Bar
The Meadow Snack Bar is at the resort’s feature pool, the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool, which sits at the heart of the resort. This quick-service restaurant doubles as the pool bar. They are open daily from 11:00 a.m. through 8:00 p.m. Expect items like:
- Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwich
- Wilderness Dog
- All-Beef Hot Dog with Chili and Cheese (Or without)
- Meadow’s Loaded Chips
They usually have apple slices, carrots with celery sticks, nachos, and Mickey-shaped pretzels for snacks.
Kids’ meals include:
- PB&J Uncrustables
- Turkey Sandwich
- Grilled Cheese
View the Meadow Snack Bar Menu
Crockett’s Tavern
Crockett’s Tavern is the resort’s primary lounge. It is open daily between 3:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. and is located at Pioneer Hall, which is part of the Settlement area of Fort Wilderness. The lounge has a separate walk-up window where guests can order from the cocktail menu. Inside, there is a lounge menu with a few entree items and appetizers. Meals here are one table service credit on the Disney Dining Plan. Some of the menu items include a trio of pulled pork sliders, a macaroni and cheese burger, chicken bites with blueberry barbecue sauce, a fried green tomato sandwich, and a Trailblazin’ dessert sampler.
Learn More >> A Look Inside Crockett’s Tavern
The Chuck Wagon
The Chuck Wagon is a little off the beaten path. We usually find this quick-service food truck at The Meadow near Chip and Dale’s Campfire Sing-Along. They are only open in the evenings. You can pick up snacks, ice cream treats, and a small selection of beverages at this location. They also offer s’mores kits that you can use at the campfire.
Trail’s End Restaurant
Trail’s End Restaurant is another dining option at Pioneer Hall. This once popular table service restaurant formerly had a buffet. However, in recent years, the location transitioned to a quick-service restaurant that offers a variety of family-style meals.
Trail’s End is Fort Wilderness’s primary anytime dining location. It is open for breakfast, dinner, and lunch. For breakfast, you can get anything from the Disney Bounty Platter with bacon and eggs to biscuits with sausage gravy. They also have Mickey waffles, oatmeal, and basic pastries. We’ve eaten breakfast at most resorts’ quick service, and I feel this location offers a better variety of selections than most.
For dinner, expect cheese and pepperoni pizza by the slice (or whole), burgers, salads, sandwiches, and chicken nuggets with French fries. However, they also offer a variety of grab-and-go meals like fried chicken, slabs of ribs, brisket, and whole roasted chicken. You can select from a variety of sides to go with your meal. Sides include cole slaw, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, coleslaw, and green beans. Cornbread comes on the side. For dessert, you might try the strawberry shortcake or classic banana pudding.
Learn more>> Trail’s End Restaurant Review
Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue
What can I say about the Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue? It’s packed! We visit Fort Wilderness regularly and can assure you that you’ll run into a tremendous crowd around the Settlement each evening!
Here’s what Disney says about the musical dining show:
In between skits and song standards, chow down on all-you-care-to-enjoy fried chicken and smoked BBQ pork ribs, as well as a tossed green salad, cowboy beans, fresh-baked cornbread, macaroni-and-cheese and creamy coleslaw. And be sure to save room for the grand finale… strawberry shortcake! Unlimited draft beer, wine and sangria are available for Guests 21 years of age and older (proper ID required). Soft drinks are also included.
Reference
This is a full two-hour experience that you pay for in advance of your arrival (at the time of booking). If you use the Disney Dining Plan, this meal requires two table-service credits. The cost of the meal is based on seating categories. Guests are asked to arrive 30 minutes ahead of time. We have a separate guide on how to get to the Hoop Dee Doo Revue that will help you figure out the most efficient way to get there. Because of the size of Fort Wilderness, it’s more complicated than most people realize.
It’s been some time since we last went to Hoop Dee Doo Revue, but our food was delicious, and the kids loved the show. It’s one of those things you’ll either love or decide it’s not your thing. For me, the show was somewhat long, and at the time, we were on a limited vacation around my son’s school schedule. So I was glad we did it, but I was also bummed we didn’t make it back to watch the fireworks at Magic Kingdom that evening.
Final Thoughts
We love visiting Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. If you’re interested in touring the resort, you might plan a meal and check things out while you’re there. You can take the boat from Magic Kingdom directly to Fort Wilderness most of the day. The boat or bus from Magic Kingdom will drop you off at The Settlement, where you likely want to end up! You might even walk to the Tri Circle D Ranch during your visit and see some of the horses. Just make sure to check the hours of operation. They usually close by 5:00 p.m.
For more on dining at Walt Disney World, you might enjoy these other resort dining guides:
- Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Restaurants Guide
- Restaurants at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Restaurants Guide
- Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Restaurants Guide
In the Comments
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