Pre-trip report Fort Wilderness Tent Camping

My Family and I were lookin for an inexpensive way to visit WDW. We decided to camp at Fort Wilderness. First let me introduce you to our cast of characters.

Myself Dawn age: 39 yo

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DD Rosa 10 yo

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DM Janet 61 yo

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DS Nathan 19 yo & GF Stacy 17 yo

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DB John 28 yo
SIL Marta 33 yo
DNiece Mercedes 10 yo 1st visit
DNephew Wayne 8 yo 1st visit
DNiece Jasamine 18 months 1st visit

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Here is an updated photo of Jazzy she was 4 months here and she is now 18 months

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smk

smk

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After hearing about how cold it is down :eek: there I will add to your list.....hats, mittens, wool socks, winter coats....you can always make room for these things, just take out the sun block and aloe. :p:lookaroun. Sorry, I am sure it will warm up some by the time you arrive, at least I hope it does cause I would feel bad if I taunted you for a laugh or two and then it became a reality. Please have a great trip despite the weather and bad joke attempts on my part. :wave:
 
seabee1

seabee1

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Dawn-You are going to have such a good time! I'm jealous, I have to wait until Oct. to go to the Fort. It is my absolute FAVORITE place to stay at the world. We drive down from Maine with our 32' camper, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I saw that you were concerned with the price of the carts-it is expensive. We don't usually rent them, however we have never been down in the 2000 area. We usually are 500-800, not bad walking distance to the Meadows or Settlement. I don't find the bus system bad though. Everyone is so friendly, make sure you somehow find a way to go "looping". Even if you rent a cart for just one day, it's worth checking out the other sites and talking to the other campers. One of my favorite things to do when at the Fort is watch the MK fireworks from the beach. It is a beautiful view, not crowded and you can relax, have a drink from Crockett's Tavern while the kids play in the sand, and when the speakers are working you can here the music. After stick around for the water pageant. Ah, now I want to just pack up the camper and head out!:cry: I look forward to reading your report, maybe it will tide me over until I can go again.:)
 
smk

smk

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seabee1 said:
Dawn-You are going to have such a good time! I'm jealous, I have to wait until Oct. to go to the Fort. It is my absolute FAVORITE place to stay at the world. We drive down from Maine with our 32' camper, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I saw that you were concerned with the price of the carts-it is expensive. We don't usually rent them, however we have never been down in the 2000 area. We usually are 500-800, not bad walking distance to the Meadows or Settlement. I don't find the bus system bad though. Everyone is so friendly, make sure you somehow find a way to go "looping". Even if you rent a cart for just one day, it's worth checking out the other sites and talking to the other campers. One of my favorite things to do when at the Fort is watch the MK fireworks from the beach. It is a beautiful view, not crowded and you can relax, have a drink from Crockett's Tavern while the kids play in the sand, and when the speakers are working you can here the music. After stick around for the water pageant. Ah, now I want to just pack up the camper and head out!:cry: I look forward to reading your report, maybe it will tide me over until I can go again.:)
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This just goes to show you that those of us who love FW will always go back there time and time again, what a peaceful place it is. If you stay at the cabins or tent/rv camp it is the best place to stay! We go looping, we watch the fireworks and the pageant and love the beach area for its quiet beauty. I don't even have a tent and I want to go right now too!
 
SamnDawn060304

SamnDawn060304

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DormaNesbit said:
Don't forget matches, I always forget matches so it's a good thing we only camp 5 miles from our house!:ROFLOL:
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I have a lighter :)

smk said:
After hearing about how cold it is down there I will add to your list.....hats, mittens, wool socks, winter coats....you can always make room for these things, just take out the sun block and aloe. Sorry, I am sure it will warm up some by the time you arrive, at least I hope it does cause I would feel bad if I taunted you for a laugh or two and then it became a reality. Please have a great trip despite the weather and bad joke attempts on my part.
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I know I was thinking the same thing. It does not matter how cold it is Disney fans are just like mailmen rain, snow, hail... we will be there no matter what.:ROFLOL: :lookarounhurricanes:lookaroun :eek:

kstella said:
Thanks! No, it hasn't come yet. One month from tomorrow.

Hope the weather warms up for you.
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Thank you so much!

seabee1 said:
Dawn-You are going to have such a good time! I'm jealous, I have to wait until Oct. to go to the Fort. It is my absolute FAVORITE place to stay at the world. We drive down from Maine with our 32' camper, and I wouldn't have it any other way. I saw that you were concerned with the price of the carts-it is expensive. We don't usually rent them, however we have never been down in the 2000 area. We usually are 500-800, not bad walking distance to the Meadows or Settlement. I don't find the bus system bad though. Everyone is so friendly, make sure you somehow find a way to go "looping". Even if you rent a cart for just one day, it's worth checking out the other sites and talking to the other campers. One of my favorite things to do when at the Fort is watch the MK fireworks from the beach. It is a beautiful view, not crowded and you can relax, have a drink from Crockett's Tavern while the kids play in the sand, and when the speakers are working you can here the music. After stick around for the water pageant. Ah, now I want to just pack up the camper and head out!:cry: I look forward to reading your report, maybe it will tide me over until I can go again.:)
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I am looking forward to meeting other fellow campers and taking lots pictures to share with everyone. If it helps one more person make a decision to stay at the Fort then my job is done.:)

smk said:
This just goes to show you that those of us who love FW will always go back there time and time again, what a peaceful place it is. If you stay at the cabins or tent/rv camp it is the best place to stay! We go looping, we watch the fireworks and the pageant and love the beach area for its quiet beauty. I don't even have a tent and I want to go right now too!
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Well get yourself a tent and let's go :wave:
 
smk

smk

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Well get yourself a tent and let's go :wave:



:drevil:....you have no idea how I want to except that offer! Too funny! I agree about the weather, it does not matter what is happening if you are a WDW fan. I was just there a couple of months ago and I am scheming a way there again this October, only time and money will tell! :wave:
 
SamnDawn060304

SamnDawn060304

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smk said:
Well get yourself a tent and let's go :wave:



:drevil:....you have no idea how I want to except that offer! Too funny! I agree about the weather, it does not matter what is happening if you are a WDW fan. I was just there a couple of months ago and I am scheming a way there again this October, only time and money will tell! :wave:
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My SIL wants me to go again in October. We like the MNSSHP & :lookaroun HHN.
 
seabee1

seabee1

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We will be there Oct. 23-Nov.2. We had to leave last year right before halloween. The kids are looking forward to being able to trick or treat through the fort. You should go in Oct. There is a BIIIIIGGG GG taking place with members from another site(shhhh):animwink: We are a crazy bunch-it will be fun! Lots of fun people will be around.
 
SamnDawn060304

SamnDawn060304

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Well it is only 2 more days until we leave for FW. I sure hope that it heats up it was only 24 there tonight :eek:. Well anyways I went to K-mart and bought a heater. I hope that we do not need to use it. :rolleyes: Well I will talk to you all when we get back.:wave:
 
smk

smk

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SamnDawn060304 said:
Well it is only 2 more days until we leave for FW. I sure hope that it heats up it was only 24 there tonight :eek:. Well anyways I went to K-mart and bought a heater. I hope that we do not need to use it. :rolleyes: Well I will talk to you all when we get back.:wave:
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I think there is a warm up coming, we are predicted to be in the 50's this weekend, it's minus 5 this morning. If we can come up to the 50's then Florida should be nice and warm! We need to melt some of our blasted snow, come on spring!!!
 
SamnDawn060304

SamnDawn060304

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smk said:
I think there is a warm up coming, we are predicted to be in the 50's this weekend, it's minus 5 this morning. If we can come up to the 50's then Florida should be nice and warm! We need to melt some of our blasted snow, come on spring!!!
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I hope so, it is suppose to be 54 here too. So it should be warm there. Come one spring :sohappy:

rshell68 said:
Safe travels and have an awesome time!!
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thanks so much!:wave:
 

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