Disney's Fort Wilderness RV Staycation: Holiday Decorations, Gem Sifting & Pony Rides

Morning at Fort Wilderness

• 🍳 Breakfast preparation included egg sandwiches and yogurt parfaits, with most kitchen essentials provided in the RV.
• 🍂 The crisp fall weather was ideal for exploring the campground, with many residents already displaying Halloween decorations.
• 🎧 The host noted the loud RV air conditioning from the previous day and aimed to reduce noise for better audio quality.

Exploring Decorations and Activities

• 🎃 Residents showcased elaborate Halloween decorations, including skeleton arches, themed displays, and even a sand spaceship Earth.
• 💎 The family participated in gem sifting at the Meadow Trading Post, discovering various stones, including a shark's tooth and a geode.
• ⛳ The Disney D toaster created Mickey-shaped toast, adding a touch of Disney magic to breakfast.
• 🛒 Golf cart decorations were a highlight, featuring a large skeleton, spiderwebs, and purple fairy lights.

Tri Circle D Ranch and Animal Encounters

• 🐎 A visit to the Tri Circle D Ranch allowed for pony rides, with specific height and age restrictions mentioned.
• 🐴 The host shared a past video of a full day dedicated to horse activities at Fort Wilderness.
• 🐎 The pony ride experience for Jackson was bittersweet as it was his last year due to height restrictions, transitioning to larger horses.

Dining and Evening Activities

• 🌭 Lunch consisted of hot dogs and salad, with plans for a nicer dinner at Steakhouse 71.
• 🍽️ Dinner at Steakhouse 71 featured a wedge salad, kids' steak, and the highly-praised