Another iconic piece of Disney World history has been taken away.
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As Walt Disney himself stated, Disney theme parks are never “finished” but are always changing and evolving, so things are constantly shifting in and around Walt Disney World in Florida as the resort undergoes the biggest and most significant upgrade in its history.
Over the past five years, multiple rides and attractions have opened, as well as new shows, restaurants, shops, and other locations. Disney World’s long list of hotels has also undergone major changes, with Disney giving the legendary Polynesian Village Resort a major upgrade.
Another legendary Walt Disney World hotel, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, also underwent a major change this year. Though it’s been a part of the resort for decades, work is finally finished on its recently renovated new cabins.
The rustic look of the old log cabin has disappeared as Disney has completely transformed it into a new modern miniature hotel.
The new cabins are set to open on July 1, 2024, marking a new chapter for the resort and Walt Disney World, but some fans may have been wondering what happened to the old cabins.
In a strange twist of fate, the old Fort Wilderness cabin was actually saved, put up for sale online, and delivered to a lucky buyer.
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Earlier this year, several old cabins in Fort Wilderness were listed online and reported to have been sold. This situation apparently continued into July, when another old cabin was spotted on the highway.
Twitter/X user Jodicab shared a video he captured of one of the old cabins being carted away while driving down I-4.
Traffic on I-4 is crazy. pic.twitter.com/p9u3FjmX5i
— Jodicab 🌴 (@Jodicab22) July 15, 2024
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The Old Fort Wilderness Cabins were advertised on Facebook as “exclusive units” and only available to buyers within 45 minutes of Orlando. On sale for $50,000, these cabins are not a bad bargain and allow guests to take home a memento of an incredibly cool and unique part of Walt Disney World.
Not only do these cabins serve as memorabilia, but they can also be reused by fans, keeping the legacy of Disney’s old Fort Wilderness cabins alive.
Reaction to these new cabins has not been entirely positive, with some worrying that they will take away from the rustic feel of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Similar sentiments have been expressed about Disney’s new DVC Tower at the Polynesian Village, with some likening the new luxury resort to a “Marriott.”
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