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A Visit to Tri Circle D Ranch at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

By Yasmen Hunter Publisher/Editor of Macaroni KID South Lake September 13, 2023

I bet you didn't know you could ride a pony and visit a horse stable at Walt Disney World... at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, you can do both.

Tri Circle D Ranch is home to the happiest horses on earth! Disney's Ranch is comprised of two stables,  one stable near the resort’s front entrance offers trail rides, and the primary stable is located near the Settlement. 

Tri Circle D Ranch houses over 90 horses between the two barns. Many of these horses make appearances at Magic Kingdom on Main Street U.S.A. Some participate in parades.

Other horses are used throughout Disney World property. You might see them pulling Cinderella’s coach for a wedding or pulling a carriage full of guests along the promenade at Port Orleans French Quarter.

Inside there are stables each has a name and information plaque so you can learn more about each horse. You can also see Walt Disney's Dragon Calliope on display at the main stable. He purchased this piece in the 1950s to use in the Mickey Mouse Club Circus Parade at Disneyland Park. 

There is a memorabilia room full of interesting pieces and you can read about Walt's history with horses, there is also a room full of specialty wedding harnesses

Kids can go on pony rides for only $8 per lap or $12 for 2 laps (available on a walk-in basis only). Trail Rides are bookable online and are available on a walk-in basis (pending availability) at the Trail Ride check-in building at the front of Fort Wilderness.

Tri Circle D Ranch is FREE for guests and the public to roam, if you are not staying onsite you will need to take a bus from the outpost to the Settlement area. Hours of operation are daily between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.