Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground finally reopens after being closed due to Hurricane Irma
The Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground at Disney World reopened this morning, Sept. 20, 2017, more than a week after being shut down due to Hurricane Irma.
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The campground, which hosts about 800 campsites and 409 cabins was closed Sept. 9, 2017 to give people enough time to move their trailers from the resort.
Downed trees and widespread debris needed to be cleared and removed before the resort could reopen.
Rumors and hoaxes on the internet claimed the resort would never reopen, but early this morning the resort opened complete with a Walt Disney World Ambassador cutting a ceremonial ribbon.
There was even a procession through the campground and Chip and Dale showed up to greet people as they came into the campground.
Howdy, partners! This morning, Disney’s #FortWilderness Resort & Campground is welcoming y’all once again! pic.twitter.com/v6XFZVQl7X— WDW Today (@WDWToday) September 20, 2017
Our #WDWAmbassador Ken joined the Cast Members and Guests for a special ribbon cutting ceremony! #FortWilderness pic.twitter.com/XL9crIFCwn— WDW Today (@WDWToday) September 20, 2017
Zilly and some of your other favorite #DisneyAnimals are joining us for a procession through the campground! #FortWilderness pic.twitter.com/ppv5u6Y9qJ— WDW Today (@WDWToday) September 20, 2017
Some of your favorite Disney pals are here to welcome Guests, too! #FortWilderness pic.twitter.com/tYUgIqtIkP— WDW Today (@WDWToday) September 20, 2017
