Disney Fort Wilderness Site selection and other questions

Bears Den wrote:
I have requested a specific loop numerous times and got it but have been told that a specific site cannot be guaranteed.

Same here. This is why the reservations list the type of site, rather than the loop or specific campsite.

We've been there several times. Usually get a nice spot. Did get a horrible one once, but that's a story for another day...

Wilderness princess.net. Then click on ultimate guide to the fort. You will locate a section that describes each loop and shows pictures of each site in loop. It gives you a breakdown of good things of each loop.

I have requested a specific loop numerous times and got it but have been told that a specific site cannot be guaranteed.

I have had the best luck faxing a request (yes, faxing, old school as it is) to the Site Assignor at the Fort 5 days ahead of my arrival. The fax number is 407-824-3508. The fortfiends.net site has recommendations for how to best accomplish this:

https://www.fortfiends.net/topic/79-fort-wilderness-faq/?do=findComment&comment=9676

My recommendation is to outline your general needs in the letter, such as needing to be near a bus stop, easy to back into, etc. The assignors have ALWAYS met my needs when I've done this. If there are a handful of specific sites, or loops, you want to request then do so in the letter and they'll do their best to meet it. But definitely tell them WHY you requested those sites (the needs per above). Good luck!

Get the app "sites at the fort". It has pictures of all the sites and info on how easy to get into. Also, check out fortfriends.net a lot of good info there.
The best loops depend on what you want to do and how close you want to be to certain activities.
The earlier you arrive the easier it is to change your site. If you arrive too early they put you in overflow and notify you when your site is ready. Be sure to mention your disability issue to help them get you a good site. If you haven't already call ahead and inform them
We have arrived as early as 10am. Got straight in one time and had to wait a little another. Sometimes you can even get upgrades free when available. It doesn't hurt to ask.

Info from the fort:

Loops by type
Loop 100 – Preferred
Loop 200 – Preferred
Loop 300 – Preferred
Loop 400 – Premium
Loop 500 – Premium
Loop 600 – Premium
Loop 700 – Premium
Loop 800 – Premium
Loop 900 – Premium
Loop 1000 – Premium
Loop 1100 – Premium
Loop 1200 – Premium
Loop 1300 – Premium
Loop 1400 – Premium
Loop 1500 – Partial
Loop 1600 – Full
Loop 1700 – Full
Loop 1800 – Full
Loop 1900 – Full
Loop 2000 – Partial


Best Loops -

Best is a subjective term. Generally, campers want to be near the Settlement Trading Post on the north end of FW, which would allow them to be close to the FW marina and beach, Pioneer Hall, and guest services. Loops in this area are 100 through 500 and 700. Others may want to be more near the center of FW near the Meadow Trading Post, the campfire program, the main swimming pool, tennis courts and Bike Barn. Loops in this area are 600, 800 through 1600. For those campers who want to be a little farther away from the action and are looking for quieter surroundings, loops 1700 through 2000 are best. Guests in Cabins are located in loops 2100 through 2800. 2100 is the closest to the center of the resort. Loops 2200 through 2800 get increasingly farther away as the loop number increases with 2800 being the closest to the south end of the resort near the entrance.

They can visit. Getting to you can sometimes be a hassle but not always. The easest way in my opinion is to get a minnie car (special Lyft car) and have them drive to you. They can also use the bus system (it will be two busses) or they can drive up to gate and tell guard they are visiting you(may or may not let them in but since they are on property too, should make it in.) They could also take the boat from Magic Kingdom to the Fort.