The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is the longest running musical in American theatre! The show debuted on June 30, 1974 and has entertained more than 10,000,000 guests during its run. That in itself is a reason to make sure you go at least once.

The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Show

The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue takes place in Pioneer Hall at Disney’s Ft Wilderness resort. There are usually 3 shows nightly at 4:00pm, 6:15pm, and 8:30pm. You never know what to expect when Claire de Lune, Johnny Ringo, Dolly Drew, Six Bits Slocum, Flora Long and Jim Handy hit the stage. But you do know that it’s not going to be dull! Get ready to clap your hands, stomp your feet, sing along and have a good ol’ time at rustic Pioneer Hall in Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Food

The menu remains the same as it was on opening day…except for dessert. In 1979 the dessert changed from apple pie to strawberry shortcake. Dinner is all-you-can-eat family style fried chicken, BBQ pork ribs, cornbread, seasonal vegetables, cowboy beans, mashed potatoes, and strawberry shortcake.

Things to Know

• Transportation to Ft Wilderness from a theme park takes time. Once you arrive at Ft Wilderness you will need to board an internal bus to get back to Pioneer Hall. Allow at least 60 minutes to travel from a park to Pioneer Hall.
• Advanced Dining Reservations (ADRs) are required and should be made 180 days before you arrive. (Your travel agent will help you with this).
• Prepayment is required when you book your ADR.
• Category 1 seating is on the floor level in front of the stage. Category 2 seating is on the floor in back of category 1 and in the back of the balcony. Category 3 seating is on the sides of the balcony. There is no elevator in Pioneer Hall. All guests unable to walk a flight of stairs must reserve Category 1 seating.
• Seating is allocated based on party size and category.
• This is a loud, audience participation show. If someone in your party doesn’t do well with this type of atmosphere, you may want to make other arrangements.

A visit to The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is tradition for many Disney guests. My husband’s cousins run just about every Run Disney race at Walt Disney World and for them every race weekend includes a visit to The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue.

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In addition to the campsites at Ft Wilderness there are also 409 cabins, including 21 ADA compliant cabins. Every 500 sq.ft. cabin sleeps 6, 2 in the double murphy bed in the living room, 2 in the double bed in the bed room and 2 in the bunk beds in the bedroom. Each cabin boasts a full kitchen and a full bath in addition to the living room and bed room. There is also a patio with a charcoal grill and a picnic table.

Living Room

Murphy Bed

Bunk Beds

Double Bed

The cabins at Ft Wilderness cost between $265-$410 a night depending on the Disney season in which you are visiting. The cabins at Ft Wilderness are on my list of places I want to stay. What about you? Have you stayed in the cabins? Tell me about your experience. Would you like to stay in the cabins? Why? Leave me a comment and let me know.

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The 799 campsites of Ft Wilderness break down into four categories starting with the tent/pop-up campsite, full hook-up campsite, preferred hook-up campsite and the 430 new premium campsites. The premium campsites boast huge 18×60′ concrete pads-big enough to bring in your top of the line recreational vehicle.

All campsites have a maximum capacity of 10 guests and include water, cable television and electric hook-ups, picnic table, charcoal grill and for an additional fee you can even get high speed Internet access. All campsites except for the tent/pop-up sites also include a sewer hook-up.

Air-conditioned Comfort Stations throughout the campsite loops feature private toilets and showers, laundry facilities, telephones and ice machines. Some campsites are even pet friendly! Walt Disney World even has a service where they will provide and set up the tent and cots to sleep 6 so you don’t have to do it! Ask about it when you book your campsite. How great is that?

As always the prices vary with Disney’s “seasons” but currently (2/3/10) the price range is:

• Tent/Pop-Up sites-$44-$84
• Full Hook-up sites-$59-$105
• Preferred Hook-Up sites $64-$111
• Premium Hook-Up sites $74-$121

Just like in many campgrounds around Florida the campsites at Ft Wilderness have their “snowbirds” that stay at Disney for several months at a time during the winter. Hmmm living at Disney World sounds good to me. Also, if you visit anytime between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day you better bring your Christmas decorations. These people decorate their campsites like you wouldn’t imagine! Unfortunately, none of my pictures of RVs decked out in Christmas lights and surrounded by Disney character inflatables came out well enough to use but I was floored by the lengths people go to decorate their campsites.

Have you ever camped at Ft Wilderness? My boys want to tent camp! Yikes! Leave me a comment and let me know how you liked camping at Ft Wilderness.

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Ft Wilderness is 740 acres of beautiful wilderness nestled in the heart of the Walt Disney World Resort near the Magic Kingdom. It was one of the original “resorts” when the park opened in 1971. Ft Wilderness’ accommodations include 799 campsites and 409 cabins. Due to the size of resort, it has its own internal transportation system to help guests get around. Resort amenities include a heated feature pool with a water slide, kiddie area and a hot tub, as well as horseback riding, tennis, archery, bike and watercraft rentals as well as playgrounds. Dining options include the Trails End Restaurant, Hoop-de-Doo Musical Revue, Mickey’s Backyard Barbecue or what ever you care to grill up at your campsite!

In the next several weeks I will be telling you about the campsites, cabins, Hoop-de-Doo Revue and a more in depth look at the amenities. If you have stayed at Ft Wilderness please leave me a comment and let me know about your experience. If you have a question about Ft Wilderness please leave it in the comments so I can answer it for you.

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