Disney World Horse Drawn Excursions
- Wagon Rides
- Haunted Carriage Rides
- Fort Wilderness Holiday Sleigh Rides
- Carriage Rides
- Horseback Riding
Offered on a first come, first served basis, you can take an old-fashioned horse drawn wagon ride for a 45 minute tour of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.
- $8.00 (ages 10 and up); $5.00 (ages 3 - 9), No charge for children under age 3.
- Children ages 3 - 11 must be accompanied by an adult
- Departs from Pioneer Hall at 7:00pm and 9:30pm. On select evenings a fireworks ride will replace the 9:30pm outing
- No reservations are accepted
Group Wagon Rides are $300 and can accommodate 30 to 35 guests. Advance reservations for Groups can be made up to 24 hours in advance by calling 407-824-2832.
Roam the woods of Fort Wilderness on a 25-minute Haunted Carriage Ride while hearing the "Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
Can accommodate 4 adults or 2 adults with 3 children ages 9 and under.
Price: $60 per carriage
October 1- November 1, 2012
Rides at 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00 , 10:30 PM
Three carriages available for each ride time.
This ride leaves from the Blacksmith Shop at Fort Wilderness.
This excursion can be booked up to 180 days in advance by calling 407-WDW-PLAY.
This horse-drawn "sleigh" ride is a fun way to celebrate the season at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground.
Price: $60.00 per group
December 1, 2012 - December 30, 2012
Can accommodate 4 adults or 2 adults with 3 children ages 9 and under.
This 25-minute sleigh ride departs every 30 minutes from 5:30 - 10:30 pm. Check in at the Blacksmith's shop near the Settlement area.
This excursion can be booked up to 180 days in advance by calling 407-WDW-PLAY
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
A relaxing and cozy 25 -minute carriage ride through Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.
- $45.00 for 25 minutes (includes tax)
- Tickets are sold by the carriage drivers
- Cash and Disney Resort guest room charge only. No credit cards are accepted
- Small carriage holds 2 adults and 1 small child.
- Large carriage holds 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 small children.
- Reservations nightly (weather permitting)
- Begins at 6:00 pm with the last ride departing at 9:30pm
- Departs from Crockett’s Tavern at Pioneer Hall.
- Beverages are permitted
Advance reservations can be made up to 180 days ahead by calling 407-WDW-PLAY. A $45 fee for no-shows or cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will apply. Walk-ups may be available.
Carriage Rides may be cancelled due to weather problems.
Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort
A relaxing and cozy 25 -minute carriage ride through Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort
- $45.00 for 25 minutes (includes tax)
- Tickets are sold by the carriage drivers
- Cash and Disney Resort guest room charge only. No credit cards are accepted
- Large carriage holds 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 small children.
- Reservations nightly (weather permitting)
- Begins at 6:00 pm with the last ride departing at 9:30pm
- Departs from in front of the Boatwright's Dining Hall
- Beverages are permitted
Advance reservations can be made up to 180 days ahead by calling 407-WDW-PLAY. A $45 fee for no-shows or cancellations with less than 24 hours notice will apply. Walk-ups may be available.
Carriage Rides may be cancelled due to weather problems.
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This 45-minute to one hour guided trail ride goes through the wooded areas of Disney’s
Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.
Offered daily at 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00am and 2:30pm
Check-in is 30 minutes prior to the ride time. If you arrive after the Safety Announcement, you will not be permitted to ride.
Cost is $41.40 including tax. Reservations are required and can be made up to 180 days in advance by calling. Cancellation of rides may occur due to inclement weather.
- Minimum age is 9
- Minimum height is 48 inches
- Maximum weight is 250 pounds.
- Helmets are recommended and are provided at no charge.
- Nothing can be carried while on horseback. Small storage lockers to hold cameras and backpacks are provided at no charge.
- No open-toed shoes, flip-flops or strapless shoes should be worn for riding.
- Pick up tickets on the same day at the Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground Kennel at least 30 minutes prior to start of ride.
- Parents need to sign consent forms for children
Reservations are recommended and can be made up to 180 days in advance by calling:
Disney Reservation Center at 407-939-7529
Tri Circled D Ranch at 407-824-2832
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