Pony Rides at Disney’s Fort Wilderness

Did you know that there are pony rides at Disney’s Fort Wilderness resort? Read on to learn all about it!

During our most recent stay at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, we brought our two sons to ride the ponies at the Tri-Circle-D Ranch. 

Tri-Circle-D Ranch is located by the Pioneer Hall at the back of Fort Wilderness property and can be reached by golf cart, bus or by foot if you arrive to Fort Wilderness via the Magic Kingdom boat.

 

Details about Pony Rides 

• Hours: 11 am – 3 pm daily 
• Cost: $8 for one lap, $12 for two laps 
• Requirements: Weight less than and be shorter than 
• No reservations needed! First come first serve
• Parents will lead the ponies 

We arrived to Tri-Circle-D Ranch about 45 minutes before closing time and there was a few families ahead of us in line. Once it was our turn the Cast Members measured my oldest son’s height using one of the doors (he barely made it under) and collected the fee. You can pay with Magic Band or credit card.

 

Time for our pony rides!

The boys were then fitted for helmets and we waited for our turn. We decided that the boys will go one after another instead of at the same time so hubby could stay off to the side and snap pictures. 

Carter was up first and he was a bit nervous. The Cast Members were amazing and encouraged mine to take his time. Our pony’s name was Desi and he was very well behaved as I lead him around the area twice.

Colton was next and you can see that he’s getting just a smidge too tall for little Desi but we still had a relaxing walk around.

Both boys enjoyed their pony ride experience and then we took some time to see the larger horses in the stables. 

 

Final Thoughts 

• These pony rides at Fort Wilderness was easy, fun and a great activity of younger kids!
• Definitely get there about 30 minutes before closing to ensure that there is time for your pony rides.
• Recommend wearing closed toes shoes since the ponies do use the bathroom during the walks.
• Tri-Circle-D Ranch and the horses are amazing and I highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the Fort Wilderness Area. You do not need to be a guest of the resort to visit.