We have a week booked at Ft. Wilderness in mid November, however we will be arriving 1 day early, and need to find a spot. So looking at my options. Sadly there is no availability at Ft. Wilderness.We've also considered overnighting locally at walmart or similar, or possibly the parking lot at Ft. Wilderness, but I'm not sure the Mouse would dig that. At least in November, the overnight temps should be nice for parking lot boondocking.Obligatory statement about no slides, campfire, generator, etc. in the walmart parking lot.Suggestions, ideas?

Drive slower or stay an extra night wherever you are the night before then when you get there you will have a spot.

Keep trying for Ft Wilderness. I’m a Disney Travel Planner and they pop up all the time. In fact, I was just able to add days on to the front and tail end of my week mid-November.

I believe they do have an waiting area outside the campground. I would definitely ask if you'd be allowed to stay there overnight since you do have a reservation for the following day. I've found they will do everything possible to try and accommodate you.

We usually stay at Lake Magic, 192 just before 27 in Clermont, for our first night. Then get to the Fort early and have a better chance of getting the site we want. It's better to arrive at the Fort early rather then around 4:00 PM as we would on a travel day.

Lots of FL State Parks in that area.

Ft. Wilderness Disneyworld alternative in Mid November

K_Charles
Explorer
Jul 27, 2018
Drive slower or stay an extra night wherever you are the night before then when you get there you will have a spot.
Landascarmack
Explorer
Jul 27, 2018
Keep trying for Ft Wilderness. I’m a Disney Travel Planner and they pop up all the time. In fact, I was just able to add days on to the front and tail end of my week mid-November.
2edgesword
Explorer
Jul 27, 2018
I believe they do have an waiting area outside the campground. I would definitely ask if you'd be allowed to stay there overnight since you do have a reservation for the following day. I've found they will do everything possible to try and accommodate you.
Ed_C
Explorer
Jul 27, 2018
We usually stay at Lake Magic, 192 just before 27 in Clermont, for our first night. Then get to the Fort early and have a better chance of getting the site we want. It's better to arrive at the Fort early rather then around 4:00 PM as we would on a travel day.
2012Coleman
Explorer II
Jul 27, 2018
Lots of FL State Parks in that area.
Bears_Den
Explorer
Jul 27, 2018
Try Lake Louisa SP in Clermont. Only about 20 mins from Ft Wilderness
YC_1
Nomad
Jul 27, 2018
Ditto on Lake Magic:

Also check Florida Camp Inn. It is not fancy but close and easy in and out.

Lake Magic is a bit closer. Just a couple of miles though.

I don't think they will allow you to stay in the Ft. Wilderness lot.
ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Jul 27, 2018
I have already stayed at Tropical Palms.. Its less than 5 miles form the main gates of Disney off 192
Salty_in_FL
Explorer
Jul 27, 2018
I just pulled up stabilizers at Tropical Palms and it will be the last time I will stay there. Granted, I was in the standard site area, but I feel like I was willingly robbed! It is a mud hole back there! Pray you get to check in a day early at FT. W!
YC_1
Nomad
Jul 28, 2018
I'm not a fan of Tropical Palms either. Skinny spots, muddy if raining. Oh yeah, its Florida so expect rain. Lake Magic is clean and dry and decent size slots. We will probably be full time there at the end of the year.