2week trip to Fort Wilderness Campground

[crousr01]

We are going for a week Memorial day/week,all the answers helped us alot also. Love the MouseDoes any one know if 4 adults and two little ones(5 and 2) need a six passenger golf cart?We will be holding little ones anyway

[bgilly]

We are there the same week!
On your golf cart question, you could do it. I've seen it done a number of times.
Just try to seat the kids on the seats between adults. Disney has their own "enforcement" crew (security) and they are know to remind folks to not ride through the property with kids on your lap.
Make sure to bring the kids to the campfire sing-along near the Meadows Trading Post where they also host the campfire and smores. Little kids love it and there are some character appearances - usually Chip and Dale.

[Colem]

Wow that is awesome we are also going the memorial week with our 4 kids. My inlaws are meeting us in their motorhome. Looks like I need to figure out how to get our bikes attached to the camper


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[dcheatwood]

There is a forum member called joemazz. He lives in Orlando area and stays at wilderness often if I remember correctly. See if you can get some pointers from him.

[FreddieMac]

Thanks for all the posts and recommendations. My wife and I are excited about this trip.

When I was growing up in a little town, on my ride to school everyday I passed this house that had a little Class C. This was the 1980's it was little more than a van with a bunk. I always noticed the Fort Wilderness tire cover and all the bumper stickers of places that RV had been. In an age before the Internet, it was fun to imagine all the adventures I could have if I owned a similar vehicle. I vowed I would get one of those things and do that. Well fast forward 35 years and I am finally making it to the Fort. Bucket list item about to be checked off.

I have all my bass and crappie fishing gear. I am ready for the fishing fun.

[HappyCamper77]

We are going down in October. It's not our first time to the Fort as me and the DW both used to work at WDW (EPCOT) and we camp at Fort Wilderness about every other year. This is however our first time with full hook up. Check back in with us after your trip and let us know how things went.
I know it was already mentioned, but the Hoop De Doo Review is well worth the $!! It's a must see. We've been to it 3 or 4 times now. As for the fishing you can get guided fishing excursions at a cost or fish for free off shore. They also rent out cane pole fishing rods for the "HuckFinn" feel, lol. All the lakes are stocked but it's catch and release only.


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[FreddieMac]

First few days at the fort have been nice. Lots of snowbirds around us. Campground is full and very nice.

[Colem]

Freddiemac looks like a great time. How are the sites? Do you have plenty of room for slideout? We are looking forward to our May trip down there.

[FreddieMac]

The 100 loop that we are in is tight. The campsites are on top of each other, but we have snowbirds all around us so it's peaceful and hardly see anyone else. We are close to the settlement which is really nice. If my rig where a bit bigger, I would look to the premier sites with full concrete. What we have is the full and it is still very nice. I will post a pic for you of our site in relation to others around us.

[SKnight]

I had a great time at FW, short of a little site reservation snafu that got us into a better site. I'd love to go back except the kids are grown and the wife isn't interested. A single, 42 year old guy would probably look creepy hanging around.

Looks like you're having a good time!

[FreddieMac]

Here is the pic. The Solaire is my rig.

[ependydad]

We're headed in June and I'm planning on requesting the 100-loop. It's gonna be fun squeezing in!

[Helmsey]

Originally Posted by ependydad

We're headed in June and I'm planning on requesting the 100-loop. It's gonna be fun squeezing in!

You were in 200 last time, right? Why 100 over 200?
I have been looking at several in the 200 and thinking we can fit in there with enough space to be comfy. I know it wont happen for the next trip since the fort is booked, but maybe the one after that.

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by Helmsey

You were in 200 last time, right? Why 100 over 200?

I have been looking at several in the 200 and thinking we can fit in there with enough space to be comfy. I know it wont happen for the next trip since the fort is booked, but maybe the one after that.

Just being that little bit closer to the marina. I've been looking at the Google Earth files and have figured out a few sites that seem to work for us. I'll phrase my request for why and where. I figure we'll be fine for 100, 200, or even the one end of 700 should work to put us close to what we want.

[Helmsey]

Originally Posted by ependydad

Just being that little bit closer to the marina. I've been looking at the Google Earth files and have figured out a few sites that seem to work for us. I'll phrase my request for why and where. I figure we'll be fine for 100, 200, or even the one end of 700 should work to put us close to what we want.

I though it might be due to location...just wanted to make sure there wasn't something off in the 200 loop.
Did you get the KMZ file from FF.net for google earf that has all the loop info? If not let me know, I have it.

[ependydad]

Originally Posted by Helmsey

I though it might be due to location...just wanted to make sure there wasn't something off in the 200 loop.

Did you get the KMZ file from FF.net for google earf that has all the loop info? If not let me know, I have it.

Yep. That's exactly what I've been using.

[FreddieMac]

Originally Posted by ependydad

Just being that little bit closer to the marina. I've been looking at the Google Earth files and have figured out a few sites that seem to work for us. I'll phrase my request for why and where. I figure we'll be fine for 100, 200, or even the one end of 700 should work to put us close to what we want.

We are in 112 and I can literally walk to the back of my camp and see the settlement. I am a 3 minute walk from the water.

When we come back we are going to try and get some other that splits the distance from the middle to the back of the campground.

[HappyCamper77]

I don't know if this is already common knowledge but I found an app for iPhone made by fort fiends. It shows a pic and measurements of every campsite at FW!


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[bgilly]

Wanted to mention that loops are sorted by the type of campsite you want to reserve:

Tent-pop-up campsite - includes water and electricity. For use with tents, pop-up vans or campers, motorhomes can not be accommodated on this type of site. Tent/pop-up sites are located in loops 1500 and 2000. Pets are not allowed.

Bedding options:
1 Pop-up or van camper-type vehicle plus one tent, sleeps a maximum of 10 Guests.
2 tents, sleeps a maximum of 10 Guests

Campsite includes:
charcoal bbq grill and picnic table, nearby comfort station with laundry facilities, private showers, ice machines, restrooms, and pay phones

Full hook-up campsite - level paved pad campsites including power, water, and sewer. For use with motorhome, travel trailer, 5th wheel, van camper, pop-up type vehicle. Sites are located in loops 1600-1900. Pet friendly sites are available (charges and restrictions apply)
Bedding options:
1 RV plus one tent, sleeps a maximum of 10 Guests
2 tents, sleeps a maximum of 10 Guests

Campsites include:
charcoal bbq grill and picnic table, nearby comfort station with laundry facilities, private showers, ice machines, restrooms, and pay phones

Preferred campsite - level paved pad campsites including power, water, sewer, cable, and high speed internet modem (internet at an additional charge). Preferred campsites can accommodate the following: motorhome, travel trailer, 5th wheel, van/camper, or pop up type vehicle, equipment up to 10'x60'. Located in loops 100-300. Pet friendly sites available (charges and restrictions apply)
Bedding options:
1 RV plus one tent, sleeps a maximum of 10 Guests
2 tents, sleeps a maximum of 10 Guests

Campsites include:
charcoal bbq grill and picnic table, nearby comfort station with laundry facilities, private showers, ice machines, restrooms, and pay phones

Premium campsite - larger level paved pad campsites in desirable locations including power, water, sewer, cable, and high speed internet modem (internet at an additional charge). Premium campsites can accommodate the following: big rigs, motorhome, travel trailer, 5th wheel, van/camper or pop-up type vehicle. Located in loops 400-1400. Pet friendly sites available (charges and restrictions apply)
Bedding options:
1 RV plus one tent, sleeps a maximum of 10 Guests
2 tents, sleeps a maximum of 10 Guests

I just wanted to mention this for Fort Wilderness "newbies", don't assume that if you reserve a full hook-up site and think you will get in loop 100 - 300 (close to the lake). There are considerable differences in the loops both in the camping pad and the size of the site (distance from neighbors).

[SKnight]

I was in the 900 loop across the driveway from the bus stop. I loved it and I'll request that if I go back.