View Full Version : FW Camping for Jersey Week?
btmfdr
08-08-2006, 05:43 PM
Will there be DIS members staying at the FW Campground for Jersey Week? (11/4 - 11/12)???? Where are you traveling from if so?
btmfdr
08-11-2006, 12:48 PM
YES
This has been out there for three days and noone posted...
We will be the only ones there.... ( :guilty: with the 3 million non DIS users...)
Hey, we will be there too! It is not only Jersey Week but Virginia week too!
We will be camping in th 1400 loop from the 3rd until the 12th.
Can't wait!
ftwildernessguy
08-12-2006, 07:17 AM
Since it seems states can declare their own weeks, I am declaring the week of 22 October Pennsylvania week!
It seems the school systems have chosen that week to have Monday and Tuesday as "Teacher workdays" aka "no school" and then Friday is "veterans Day" so no school again. Many families take this as their vacation week so the kids will only miss 2 days of school.
Last year we went at the same time and it wasn't terribly crowded.
btmfdr
08-12-2006, 01:32 PM
Since it seems states can declare their own weeks, I am declaring the week of 22 October Pennsylvania week!
States have not declared it Jersey Week, Disney itself has, and not to worry PA will never have their own week at Disney... At least they give you off for the first day of Deer Season....
btmfdr
08-12-2006, 01:35 PM
Hey, we will be there too! It is not only Jersey Week but Virginia week too!
We will be camping in th 1400 loop from the 3rd until the 12th.
Can't wait!
Are you proudly displaying your lime green mickey?
I'll look for it...
ftwildernessguy
08-12-2006, 08:34 PM
States have not declared it Jersey Week, Disney itself has, and not to worry PA will never have their own week at Disney... At least they give you off for the first day of Deer Season....
Hate to burst your bubble, but Disney does not recognize any special week as Jersey Week.
btmfdr
08-13-2006, 12:56 PM
Hate to burst your bubble, but Disney does not recognize any special week as Jersey Week.
Call a CM and ask them if they have room availabilty for Jersey Week and they will ask you what day during the first week of November you wish to stay.
Bubble still fully inflated....
ftwildernessguy
08-13-2006, 02:57 PM
Call a CM and ask them if they have room availabilty for Jersey Week and they will ask you what day during the first week of November you wish to stay.
Bubble still fully inflated....
Checked out Disney's calendar of sanctioned events. Sorry, no joisey week. The name was started by people from joisey, not Disney. It is no more official than Gay Days or Mousefest. They all occur annually, Disney knows about them, but Disney didn't start them nor do they officially sanction them. Balloon deflated.
djblu883
08-13-2006, 03:12 PM
Joisy week, Pa. week...how about we are all going for the same reason year....WE ARE NUTS ABOUT WDW!!!!!!! Gotta say you gave me a giggle Joisey folk! :cool1: pirate: princess: :joker: :crazy:
btmfdr
08-13-2006, 05:39 PM
Checked out Disney's calendar of sanctioned events. Sorry, no joisey week. The name was started by people from joisey, not Disney. It is no more official than Gay Days or Mousefest. They all occur annually, Disney knows about them, but Disney didn't start them nor do they officially sanction them. Balloon deflated.
My Kiwi's bigger than yours....
Bubble mildly inflated...
ftwildernessguy
08-13-2006, 06:01 PM
It's quality, not quantity that counts.
Bubble deflated again.
btmfdr
08-13-2006, 08:56 PM
It's quality, not quantity that counts.
Bubble deflated again.
Hmmm, same manufacturer same name just larger....
I'll let you do the math....
Bubble hugely expanding...
ftwildernessguy
08-14-2006, 07:44 AM
Hmmm, same manufacturer same name just larger....
I'll let you do the math....
Bubble hugely expanding...
pixiedust: :thumbsup2
djblu883
08-14-2006, 07:57 AM
lol you guys are cute! I hope each one of your trips are as magical as mine will be...I LOVE FW and it makes the entire trip even better to me!!! DJ :thumbsup2 :sunny: :love:
btmfdr
08-14-2006, 12:24 PM
pixiedust: :thumbsup2
ft guy, you were supposed to respond back with the fact that it will cost me double in gas to drive there due to the fact you basically have the same sleeping arrangements in a much lighter trailer....
Bubble deflating :( :(
Gillian
08-14-2006, 08:49 PM
I'm from New Jersey but won't be at Disney that week (Nov 6-10). :( I just don't like hanging out with NJ people, LOL. Seriously, my son's new school isn't closed that week at all, I guess because it's a private school. But we get 2 weeks at Christmas and 2 weeks in March!!
Now can someone talk my DH into going to Florida?
ftwildernessguy
08-15-2006, 08:01 AM
ft guy, you were supposed to respond back with the fact that it will cost me double in gas to drive there due to the fact you basically have the same sleeping arrangements in a much lighter trailer....
Bubble deflating :( :(
Perhaps I could redeem myself by commenting on how much easier it is to cool down or heat a smaller Kiwi, but that seems weak. How can I criticize someone who has such good taste in RV's?
So, bubble partially deflated due to original issue, but still solidly intact.
:thumbsup2
btmfdr
08-15-2006, 09:22 AM
I'm from New Jersey but won't be at Disney that week (Nov 6-10). :( I just don't like hanging out with NJ people, LOL. Seriously, my son's new school isn't closed that week at all, I guess because it's a private school. But we get 2 weeks at Christmas and 2 weeks in March!!
Now can someone talk my DH into going to Florida?
Send him over to my house one morning, he can pull the next Link in the 'Countown to Disney Chain' and see the elation in my kids as they are one day closer to the Magic... That should spur a two week trip in March for you... :sunny:
btmfdr
08-15-2006, 09:28 AM
Perhaps I could redeem myself by commenting on how much easier it is to cool down or heat a smaller Kiwi, but that seems weak. How can I criticize someone who has such good taste in RV's?
So, bubble partially deflated due to original issue, but still solidly intact.
:thumbsup2
All kidding aside would you agree that the Jayco KIWI line was awesome? I like the new JayFlights however not as eye appealing as the Kiwi Line was... Our trailer is an 02, and really no problems at all... I took it back to the dealer earlier this year for some minor A/C work - More so because I wanted to get some value out of the warranty than anything else. I've been back looking at the new Jaycos each year but nothing really appeals to me, everything not a Kiwi almost feels like I'd be taking a step down....
ftwildernessguy
08-15-2006, 09:48 AM
All kidding aside would you agree that the Jayco KIWI line was awesome? I like the new JayFlights however not as eye appealing as the Kiwi Line was... Our trailer is an 02, and really no problems at all... I took it back to the dealer earlier this year for some minor A/C work - More so because I wanted to get some value out of the warranty than anything else. I've been back looking at the new Jaycos each year but nothing really appeals to me, everything not a Kiwi almost feels like I'd be taking a step down....
Ours is an '01, which we bought in '02 as a leftover. It is hard, in the hybrid line, anyway, to beat the Kiwi. The solid wood cabinetry sold us - sure is better than the plastic on particle board so many campers have today. The only trouble we have had is a minor leak in the front bunk which was corrected with a new gasket. It really tows nicely and is quick to set up, which I appreciate. We have the bunk option which allows our family of 4 to sleep without setting up, for those quick overnight stops on the way to FW. Fully open, it has the interior space of a 30' trailer and sleeps 8, but that would be a bit cozy. I haven't seen anything that would make me want to trade in my Kiwi.
onelugnut
08-15-2006, 11:08 PM
Ours is an '01, which we bought in '02 as a leftover. It is hard, in the hybrid line, anyway, to beat the Kiwi. The solid wood cabinetry sold us - sure is better than the plastic on particle board so many campers have today. The only trouble we have had is a minor leak in the front bunk which was corrected with a new gasket. It really tows nicely and is quick to set up, which I appreciate. We have the bunk option which allows our family of 4 to sleep without setting up, for those quick overnight stops on the way to FW. Fully open, it has the interior space of a 30' trailer and sleeps 8, but that would be a bit cozy. I haven't seen anything that would make me want to trade in my Kiwi.
i am so glad you two got it together, I am from new joisy and you were killing my magical feeling. Are joisy people not liked? whats not to like? I am torn. I am orignally from NYC so NJ people dont like me either, and now i guess your gonna tell me i have 2 strikes against me. (joisyite with a bad accent/attitude) really i dont though. well i dont have an attitude. (cant help the accent, "ya know?")
anyway just wanted to pipe up and make this even sillier. This is a great site and am trying to squeeze myself into a joisy week deal. Was just checking out you campers. I was checking to see if it was a more affordable path, but I didnt realize there was such a caste system among RVers.
I guess i would be really looked down on if i showed up in a pop up or even worse, a tent.
by the way, i think the rv in the picture is awesome!
ftwildernessguy
08-16-2006, 07:47 AM
If you just go back and read the thread, it was pretty much tongue in cheek. I have nothing against people from joisey, well, except that they are the world's worst drivers. But if you can't get a deal during joisey week, perhaps you can be persuaded to come down during Pennsylvania week. Just bring some Jersey tomatoes and corn and leave the accent at home. ;)
btmfdr
08-16-2006, 11:47 AM
i am so glad you two got it together, I am from new joisy and you were killing my magical feeling. Are joisy people not liked? whats not to like? I am torn. I am orignally from NYC so NJ people dont like me either, and now i guess your gonna tell me i have 2 strikes against me. (joisyite with a bad accent/attitude) really i dont though. well i dont have an attitude. (cant help the accent, "ya know?")
anyway just wanted to pipe up and make this even sillier. This is a great site and am trying to squeeze myself into a joisy week deal. Was just checking out you campers. I was checking to see if it was a more affordable path, but I didnt realize there was such a caste system among RVers.
I guess i would be really looked down on if i showed up in a pop up or even worse, a tent.
by the way, i think the rv in the picture is awesome!
It's Disney, does'nt matter where you are from you will be welcomed with open arms (Or so I hear...) I think Ftguy would agree that for the most part (exceptions to everything) camping folks are down to earth people so even if you camping in your car noone would look at you any differently. :wave:
Although I think FW is booked for said 'Jersey/Virginia/Pennsylvania/NovaScotia' week, but it cannot hurt to call...
btmfdr
08-16-2006, 11:50 AM
In your KIWI pic, is that a preferred site? Are all the sites relatively the same size? Although it looks very secluded (Which we all love) it would appear to be a wee bit small...
ftwildernessguy
08-16-2006, 02:08 PM
Actually, that picture was taken in the 1900 loop, which is a full hook up pet loop. Sites are well wooded and larger than most of the preferred spots. However, they are off limits to people from New Jersey, mainly because Disney has found that people from New Jersey have difficulty backing trailers into spots with trees within 50 feet.
onelugnut
08-16-2006, 08:31 PM
Actually, that picture was taken in the 1900 loop, which is a full hook up pet loop. Sites are well wooded and larger than most of the preferred spots. However, they are off limits to people from New Jersey, mainly because Disney has found that people from New Jersey have difficulty backing trailers into spots with trees within 50 feet.
you campers are fun people, i wish i could talk my wife into camping,
I'll bet there is some funny times in the wilderness.
What if i rented an R.V., is that crazy?
could i rent it on the way, say in st. augustine?
probably not cost effective though.
oh well. i will leave you alone now.
by the way. my tomatoes are red and awesome. no corn though.
btmfdr
08-16-2006, 10:50 PM
Onelug-Renting is a goodway to get your feetwet and I'm certain there are some near Disney... Rental Fees are generally high though....
FTguy - I'm uncertain how you would know if it was diffulcult to back a trailer into a spot, a child could back in a glorified popup such as yours, it takes mad skills to back in a 'Real' trailer... Do you often attach 'Radio Flyers' to your bumper and back it in between lincoln log homes for practice?
ftwildernessguy
08-17-2006, 08:08 AM
Onelug-Renting is a goodway to get your feetwet and I'm certain there are some near Disney... Rental Fees are generally high though....
FTguy - I'm uncertain how you would know if it was diffulcult to back a trailer into a spot, a child could back in a glorified popup such as yours, it takes mad skills to back in a 'Real' trailer... Do you often attach 'Radio Flyers' to your bumper and back it in between lincoln log homes for practice?
All homes in PA are made of Lincoln Logs, you know. In fact, I bought a new house last year at WL - the lincoln log lodge replica. We love the extra space.
Disney recognizes that New Jersey is mostly pavement, so they try to keep you folks in paved areas with fewer trees so you feel more at home. A bus driver told me last year that Disney is considering converting the overflow lot in the outpost area to a special preferred hookup spot reserved for New Jersey residents only. It must be true, since it was told to me by a FW bus driver.
btmfdr
08-17-2006, 12:41 PM
A bus driver told me last year that Disney is considering converting the overflow lot in the outpost area to a special preferred hookup spot reserved for New Jersey residents only. It must be true, since it was told to me by a FW bus driver.
:rotfl:
Oh yeah your from PA, that explains everything.....
You know you're from Pennsylvania if...
You only own three spices: salt, pepper, ketchup.
You design your Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit.
You have more miles on your snowblower than your car.
You have an uncontrollable urge to buy bread and milk when you hear the word "snow."
Driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow.
You think sexy lingerie is tube socks and a flannel nightie.
:dance3:
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