Arriving in the Middle of The Night - Fort Wilderness Campground

[TheWhites]

We're working on our trip planning to the Fort Wilderness campground. Has anyone ever arrived in the middle of the night at the campground (11 pm to 3 am)?

Are you allowed to check in and set up this late?
If you have to stay in overflow is there electricity available for Air conditioning?
If you were allowed to set up on your campsite, did it tick any of your neighbors off?

Basically, we're just trying to evaluate how reasonable arriving at the Fort Wilderness campground in the middle of the night would be. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

 

[smk]

Are you setting up a tent, camper or motor home? I would think that arriving that late there would be a problem with lighting, the campground can be really dark at night, esp. if the rest of the campers around your site are asleep with their lights off. Call the front desk and ask, that's what I would do I guess. I know there are quiet hours as well. Just backing in a motor home wouldn't be that big of a deal I suppose.

As a side note, did you know that Disney rents tents? 30 a night and they set them up for you. Cots are 10 a night I think. The tents sleep 4. Just in case there are campers out there who want to travel a little light! Call group camping to arrange, should the need ever arise. Gotta love FW!

 

[Horizons1]

You should be able to check in that late at night, I mean they are a resort that people from all over stay at and arrive both day and night. I don't remember much but when I was little and we stayed at FW, we always arrived late at night. Ah, good times...

 

[Adreamisawish]

Just don't park next to me.

I will be complaining if you wake me up.

Oh, wait....

That is why I ALWAYs rent a cabin. I don't like to deal with noisy or nosey neighbors.

I'm really interested to hear what the 'official' word is on this.

I have grown children who are planning to camp there with my one year old grandbaby this spring, but I would hate for you to wake them up in the middle of the night with your moving your camper in, or putting up your tent.

Can't you find a place to stay outside Fort Wilderness the first night that would be way cheaper for you and then move into your campsite in the morning? That is what we have always done, even though we always stayed in the cabins. We didn't want to inconvenience our neighbors.

 

[dsnylvr]

We drive down every year from New Jersey. I like to stop at a motel the night before we arrive at FW. The motels cost around $35-$50 per night and have continental bkfst. The advantage is when you get up in the am you only have a 2-3 hour drive to WDW. You can be set up and in the parks by noon.

 

[maelstrom]

I have grown children who are planning to camp there with my one year old grandbaby this spring, but I would hate for you to wake them up in the middle of the night with your moving your camper in, or putting up your tent.

The OP has as much a right to be there and set up his/her campsite as your children do. I'm sure the OP would be as quiet and considerate as possible if s/he needs to check-in at night. If your children are going to be irritated by every little noise, perhaps they should consider staying in a hotel instead.

 

[TheWhites]

Just don't park next to me.

I will be complaining if you wake me up.

Oh, wait....

That is why I ALWAYs rent a cabin. I don't like to deal with noisy or nosey neighbors.

I'm really interested to hear what the 'official' word is on this.

I have grown children who are planning to camp there with my one year old grandbaby this spring, but I would hate for you to wake them up in the middle of the night with your moving your camper in, or putting up your tent.

Can't you find a place to stay outside Fort Wilderness the first night that would be way cheaper for you and then move into your campsite in the morning? That is what we have always done, even though we always stayed in the cabins. We didn't want to inconvenience our neighbors.

Geesh, I was just asking for input. Thanks for the attitude though.

 

[wdwmagic]

Just don't park next to me.

I will be complaining if you wake me up.

Oh, wait....

That is why I ALWAYs rent a cabin. I don't like to deal with noisy or nosey neighbors.

I'm really interested to hear what the 'official' word is on this.

I have grown children who are planning to camp there with my one year old grandbaby this spring, but I would hate for you to wake them up in the middle of the night with your moving your camper in, or putting up your tent.

Can't you find a place to stay outside Fort Wilderness the first night that would be way cheaper for you and then move into your campsite in the morning? That is what we have always done, even though we always stayed in the cabins. We didn't want to inconvenience our neighbors.

That was pretty uncalled for. There is no need to be sarcastic. The original poster was asking a simple question.

 

[jamie666]

Just don't park next to me.

I will be complaining if you wake me up.

Oh, wait....

That is why I ALWAYs rent a cabin. I don't like to deal with noisy or nosey neighbors.

I'm really interested to hear what the 'official' word is on this.

I have grown children who are planning to camp there with my one year old grandbaby this spring, but I would hate for you to wake them up in the middle of the night with your moving your camper in, or putting up your tent.

Can't you find a place to stay outside Fort Wilderness the first night that would be way cheaper for you and then move into your campsite in the morning? That is what we have always done, even though we always stayed in the cabins. We didn't want to inconvenience our neighbors.

Wow what Disney spirit you have, sorry i hope i didnt just wake you up!!

 

[sarajo]

That was pretty uncalled for. There is no need to be sarcastic. The original poster was asking a simple question.

Thanks for saying what probably a lot of us are thinking!