Disney's Fort Wilderness Expanding Meadow Swimmin' Pool Area

20 days ago in "The Campsites at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort"

Posted: Tuesday June 17, 2025 12:25pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Construction is underway for a major expansion to the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool area at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. The project will double the existing pool area and add new recreational features aimed at families looking for outdoor activities.

The highlight of the expansion is a new zero-entry pool and deck space being built alongside the current pool. Once complete, the expanded layout will offer more room for swimming and lounging.

In addition to the pool upgrade, the project includes the addition of a new tennis court and two pickleball courts.

These new facilities will be located near the expanded pool area and are designed to give guests more ways to enjoy the outdoors during their stay.

Disney says The Meadow Swimmin’ Pool and Wilderness Swimmin’ Pool will remain open for guests to enjoy during the work.

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DisneyFanatic128 days ago

Aerial photos posted by bioreconstruct

castlecake2.09 days ago

Hope they add a bigger snack bar, the current one can’t handle the volume

DisneyFanatic129 days ago

Not too much seems to have changed since the last pictures were posted. Notably, however, a new sand volleyball court has been installed on Clementine’s Beach (near the marina). I assume this is the replacement to the former sand volleyball court in the Meadows Recreation area.

DisneyFanatic1220 days ago

The expansion has been officially posted on the Disney Parks Blog! https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/disney-world-pools-summer-2025/ Pool Expansion Coming to Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground There’s more magic on the horizon: At Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, we’re expanding the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool area to make room for even more fun and relaxation. A brand-new zero-entry pool and deck area is being added alongside the existing pool, effectively doubling the space for guests to enjoy. The expansion will also include a tennis court and two pickleball courts, giving families even more ways to play together in the great outdoors.

"El Gran Magnifico"20 days ago

I hope they put in a waterslide, and maybe a rapids ride, a zip line, and maybe a tire swing. And also something that guards against brain eating amoeba.

DisneyRZ21 days ago

Fun, looking forward to seeing if it has some sort of theming elements.

Joysea21 days ago

DisneyFanatic1225 days ago

You can still rent them out I think! Just can’t do the full loop, the area by the construction is blocked off.

Love Ft Wilderness25 days ago

Some pictures I've seen looks like the canal has been blocked off. So, no canoe rentals for the foreseeable future?

DisneyFanatic1225 days ago

It’s fun to see it moving along, looks like quite a bit of progress has been made!

Joysea25 days ago

I took these pictures yesterday

Joysea25 days ago

DisneyFanatic1226 days ago

Outside of a new, additional pool, I haven’t heard any specific details about the construction at Meadows. Also haven’t heard of any upgrades planned for the Wilderness Pool, unfortunately. Though I believe that the new pool is probably being built to improve the amenities of the resort due to the new cabins.

DisneyRZ26 days ago

Any update here? Anyone figure out what's going here and upgrades they are planning at the Wilderness Pool where all the cabins are?