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Main Street Magic - A Walt Disney World Podcast

802: Ruffing It in Style: DVC Cabins & Dog Days at Disney

Main Street Magic - A Walt Disney World Podcast

Jeremy Stein

Walt Disney World, Disney Springs, Society & Culture, Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney, Epcot, Citywalk, Wdw, Universal Dining, Disney World, Kids & Family, Universal Studios, Places & Travel, Hollywood Studios, Disney, Universal Orlando, Magic Kingdom, Disney Resorts, Disney Dining, Islands Of Adventure

4.6690 Ratings

🗓️ 29 August 2025

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

We dive into our first stay at the new DVC Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort — and for the first time ever, we brought the dogs! From check-in to checkout, we’re breaking down what it’s really like to travel to Walt Disney World with your furry family members, including how the pups adjusted, what’s included in Pluto’s Welcome Kit, and why Fort Wilderness might just be the most peaceful spot on property to settle in and stay a while. We also talk through Disney’s pet policy in full — which resorts allow dogs, how the booking process works, and what to expect when that $50 nightly fee kicks in. Then we get into the cabins themselves: the layout, the comfort, the thoughtful little touches, and how these redesigned spaces compare to other DVC options around property. Speaking of golf carts, we couldn’t resist — and we’re glad we didn’t. We share how having one will totally change the vibe of your trip, made traveling with the dogs easier, and added a little extra fun to everything from fried chicken pickups to late-night loops through the campground. From there, we head into classic Fort Wilderness territory: scavenger hunts, gem mining at the Bike Barn, and a perfect mix of old-school charm and new family memories. We talk about meals at the cabin, including an easy homemade breakfast and a fried chicken feast from P&J’s Southern Takeout that might still be one of the best values on Disney property. And of course, it wouldn’t be a Main Street Magic episode without snacks around property. We’ll tell you which ones were worth it (looking at you, monkey bread), which surprised us (hello, watermelon pop), and which ones we’re still dreaming about (yes, that Lunchbox tart deserves the hype). We also wrap things up with a trip to Toothsome at Universal for a massive Cookie Jar sundae and one of the sweetest finales we’ve had in a while. Whether you’re thinking about booking a cabin, bringing your pup, or just want to hear about monkey bread and golf cart joyrides, this one’s packed with Fort Wilderness magic.

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On this episode, we dive into our very first day at the new DVC cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort,

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and we brought the dogs along.

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Today's August 29, 2025.

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This is episode 802 of the Main Street Magic podcast.

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Jeremy and Rhonda are more than a little fond of Disney World,

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so they made this podcast to share it all with you.

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Reports and resorts, top ten lists of all sorts main street magic's bringing it home for you hello and welcome to another episode of main street

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magic i'm your host jeremy stein and as always i'm'm joined by my lovely wife, Rhonda. Hey, guys.

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Well, guys, it is a busy season I feel like for us and we are unfortunately on location

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