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What time does the Fort Wilderness Lodge pool open?

Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort Lifeguards are on duty here from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the pool is open from 7 a.m. to midnight. Swimming aids are allowed only in the shallow end of the pool. A water slide, kiddie pool and two spas, (one is hot and the other cooler), are found in the main pool area.



At Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort (and the nearby Wilderness Lodge), pool hours are somewhat seasonal and can be subject to change based on weather and lifeguard availability. Generally, the main feature pools—the "Meadow Swimmin' Pool" at the Campground and the "Copper Creek Springs Pool" at the Lodge—typically open at 10:00 AM. During the peak summer months or busy holiday periods, they may open as early as 9:00 AM. The pools usually remain open until 10:00 PM or 11:00 PM. It is important to distinguish between the feature pools (which have slides and lifeguards) and the "leisure" or "quiet" pools (like the Wilderness Swimmin' Pool at the cabins or the Boulder Ridge Cove Pool at the Lodge). The quiet pools are often accessible 24 hours a day for swimming, though they are "swim at your own risk" when lifeguards are not on duty (usually after 8:00 PM or 10:00 PM). If you are looking for the waterslide or poolside activities led by Cast Members, those typically start around the same time the main pool opens (10:00 AM). You can always find the exact hours for your specific stay posted on the "Recreation" board in the lobby or by checking the "Wait Times" or "Map" section of the My Disney Experience app.

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Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort Lifeguards are on duty here from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the pool is open from 7 a.m. to midnight. Swimming aids are allowed only in the shallow end of the pool. A water slide, kiddie pool and two spas, (one is hot and the other cooler), are found in the main pool area.

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Meadow Swimmin' Pool and whirlpool spa Meadow Swimmin' Pool and whirlpool spa will be closed for refurbishment at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort from January 9, 2023 through early April 2023.

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Unfortunately, guests will not have access to the pools at Disney's Wilderness Lodge. The list of activities at Fort Wilderness is pretty long, one of my Mouseketeers is obsessed with the Campfires and S'mores. Some nights there are even Movies Under the Stars.

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At 308,527 gallons, the Big Blue Pool is the largest pool at Disney World. Colorful, oversized set pieces of Nemo, Crush and other film characters surround the pool area, which features zero entry and plays tunes from its underwater speakers.

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You are allowed to make a reservation at the Fort Wilderness Campsites for 30 consecutive days. You can then make another reservation to begin on the day of the check-out for the first reservation and do that for another 30 days. You can actually do this for as long as you wish.

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Disney has confirmed that Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground at Walt Disney World will reopen today, October 7 2022. Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground closed on September 28 as Hurricane Ian approached Central Florida.

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While all of those trees are perfect for the resort's theming, they do make it a bit hard to have a clear sightline to Magic Kingdom Park. You won't really be able to see fireworks from the common areas of Disney's Wilderness Lodge, however, some Guest rooms do have partial views of the fireworks.

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As much as these resorts have similar names and somewhat similar theming they are still very different. One is luxurious bringing you an upscale wilderness feel whereas the other brings you closer to nature and the outdoors. It really depends on what you are looking for with your Disney vacation.

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In order to ensure that resort guests can enjoy their pool without overcrowding, Disney only allows guests staying at that resort to use the pool.

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I was quite certain that guests are welcome to bring their own food/drinks with them to enjoy on the pool decks, but I did contact Walt Disney World on your behalf to confirm my initial thoughts. I was correct; you are welcome to bring your own food/drinks in a soft-side cooler with you to enjoy.

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Please note that Disney Resort hotel pools are only available to Guests staying at the hotel and most require a MagicBand or room key card for access.

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Extended Evening Hours are an added benefit for Guests staying at Disney Deluxe Resorts and Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts. While the Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney's Wilderness Lodge are included, the cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort are not.

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This is a GREAT question! After doing some investigative reporting for you by asking several Cast Members, I want to let you know that Quiet Hours at The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort are 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. each day. If you have other questions, please do not hesitate to ask!

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Yes, year round. What is the water temperature like? The pools are heated throughout the year to a uniform 82 degrees Fahrenheit. You can swim in warm water even when the outdoor temperature is chiiiilly.

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