Restrictions Placed at This Magic Kingdom Resort

If you are visiting Walt Disney World soon, there is some information you will need to know. A restriction has been placed at this Magic Kingdom resort. Find out if it will impact your Disney vacation.

Burn Ban

Orange County automatically institutes a burn ban when the local drought index meets or exceeds 500. The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning that has not been specifically permitted. 

The ban is applicable within the unincorporated and incorporated territory of Orange County. However, municipalities within Orange County may provide notice of exclusion in writing to the Orange County Fire Marshal’s Office. This ban does not affect outdoor burning authorized by the Florida Forest Service.

The burn ban will automatically lift after the drought index falls below 500 for 7 consecutive days. The announcement will be made by Orange County through local news media, social media, and the Orange County website.

As of April 16, 2025, Orange County’s burn ban is in effect. 

Fort Wilderness Campground

A lot of the Walt Disney World Resort is in Orange County, which is impacted by the burn ban. The Fort is a Magic Kingdom resort where Guests can camp near the magic. Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground is one Disney resort that will be greatly impacted by the burn ban.

Fort Wilderness Campground is commonly known as “The Fort.” The Fort offers a unique way to experience Walt Disney World Resort. Be sure to check out the complete guide to The Fort HERE.

Guests Impacted

It has been reported that signs have been posted at Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground informing Guests that wood-burning activities are not permitted. The sign reads:

“Due to dry conditions in Central Florida, campfires at campsites and any wood-burning activities are temporarily not permitted for Guests. Resort-sponsored activities including our hosted campfires, will continue as scheduled.”

Even though Fort Guests won’t be able to have their own campfires, the nightly campfire and Campfire Sing-A-Long will still take place.

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