During the Couch-to-5k program I discovered the adventure of running in various locations. One such location that exemplifies adventure is Fort Wilderness. Our family booked a vacation to camp at Fort Wilderness and when we arrived I was pleasantly surprised to find out that they had a jogging route and literature to go along. Not only did we use these paths for jogging but we also decided to walk during much of our activities. According to Disney's Fort Wilderness website, "Enjoy a 2.5-mile-long pathway through Resort grounds. For a quick jaunt or to extend your workout, explore the 0.75-mile shaded fitness trail and bike path that connects Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground"-- Online Map -- .
Here's a little video that I did thinking that I was going to combine this with a one week update. No one week update so just a lame video: http://youtu.be/e5vUBxrSOoY
What's not lame is this report at: "Running at Disney (RAD)" entitled, "Wilderness Lodge & Fort Wilderness Exercise Trail"- http://runningatdisney.com/2012/02/05/wilderness-lodge-fort-wilderness-exercise-trail/ that includes such things aa photos and an account of the run. I'm sure you'll enjoy this blog post so check it out.
Other good Fort Wilderness and Disney Resort blog posts:
Other good Fort Wilderness and Disney Resort blog posts:
Jogging at Disney
It won't come as a surprise to those in the jogging community, but Disney has a well thought out running program at the various Disney resorts (not that Jogging was their first thought in design of course).Disney Jogging Main Page:
(Links Created on: 7/24/2013)
Disney's Animal Kingom Resort Area Maps:
- All Star Movies Resort - "This 1-mile-long, paved jogging trail connects Disney's All-Star Movies Resort, Disney's All-Star Music Resort and Disney's All-Star Sports Resort."
- Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge - "This short loop circles Uzima Pool."
- Disney's Coronado Springs Resort - "This 0.75-mile-long promenade loops around Lago Dorado. Extend your outing with a jogging trail that leads to the Ranchos and Cabanas and reveals an idyllic wetlands area."
Epcot Resort Area
- Disney's BoardWalk Inn and Villas & Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts - "These Resort hotels feature several jogging paths, including loops around Crescent Lake and Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resorts. The longest course follows Epcot Resorts Boulevard and Buena Vista Drive toward Disney’s Hollywood Studios."
- Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort - "This 1.2-mile promenade circles Barefoot Bay."
- Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels - "Enjoy a scenic, 0.8-mile loop around Crescent Lake. For a more challenging trek, 2-, 3- and 4-mile routes are also available"
Magic Kingdom Resort Area
- Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and Disney's Wilderness Lodge - "Enjoy a 2.5-mile-long pathway through Resort grounds. For a quick jaunt or to extend your workout, explore the 0.75-mile shaded fitness trail and bike path that connects Disney's Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground."
- Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Disney's Polynesian Resort - "This pathway runs along Seven Seas Lagoon. Approximately 1 mile long each way, it connects the 2 Resorts, passes Disney’s Wedding Pavilion and offers a view of Magic Kingdom park."
- Disney’s Contemporary Resort - "Circle Bay Lake Tower and the South Garden Wing on the 0.9-mile, paved jogging path."
Downtown Disney Area & More
- Disney's Port Orleans Resort - "Jog along the tranquil Sassagoula River on a 1.7-mile promenade connecting the Riverside and French Quarter Resort areas."
- Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa - "Run on paved pathways through this spacious Resort hotel and along the manicured greens of Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course. Designated jogging trails include 1.44-mile and 0.8-mile loops"
- Disney's Old Key West Resort - "Beginning at Conch Flats, the 1.37-mile-long path winds along the shimmering canal and the fairways of Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course"
- Disney's Pop Century Resort - "Breeze along Hourglass Lake and through the iconic Resort hotel on a 1.1-mile or 1.38-mile loop."
- Disney's Art of Animation Resort - "Jog on the 1.38-mile trail that curves along Hourglass Lake, passing colorful courtyards inspired by Walt Disney and Disney•Pixar classics Cars, Finding Nemo, The Lion King and The Little Mermaid."
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~Jason Furtak~