Fort Wilderness Nightime Movie & Campfire

[gvillemama]

Is the Chip & Dale Campfire/Movie worth the time? My DS2.5 loves the newer Disney movies...is that something that he would enjoy during one of those nights when we have some downtime? We are staying at All-Star Movies.

[Tri-circle-D]

Absolutely, it is worth the time. Most kids these days do not have the opportunity to see a movie shown outside on a big screen, the way us older folks used to see them at drive-in movies. Plus, the sing-a-long is great, corny, fun too.

TCD

[Dissyblonde]

If I may I would like to ask another movie question....I searched but to no avail....:confused3 (maybe didn't search correctly or it could be a blonde thing)
Is it okay to bring chairs for the movie rather than sit on the benches provided? Is there space for your own chairs?

We want to follow proper FW campfire/movie protocol!:angel:

[Shan-man]

Yes, certainly. Either folding chairs or stadium seats are a good idea... even a necessity for us older folks. It's a great time!

:santa:

[bama_ed]

To the Original Poster (OP): check the sticky note at the top of our Camping Forum for a list of the movies which is usually updated at the start of each month. If your son likes the newer movies you can time your visit to please him by picking a more recent movie (as opposed to my all-time favorite "Apple Dumpling Gang" followed by the orignial "Herbie the Love Bug").

I set up folding chairs along the center aisle which is paved but it can only go 1-2 chairs wide because any more will block the aisle which leads back to the Chuck Wagon (snacks) and the bathroom. The wood log benches they have are very hard and uncomfortable for a 2-hr movie. You can also bring a blanket and spread it out on the gravel up front in front of the benches. popcorn::

Enjoy!

Bama ED

[freshlybarked]

Don't forget the marshmallows and long sticks. My husband and I went last year in Nov. for the first time (we don't have kids) and had a great time. We are staying longer in May and hope they have some good movies. It brings back memories of drive in movies.

[BradyBz12]

Don't forget the marshmallows and long sticks. My husband and I went last year in Nov. for the first time (we don't have kids) and had a great time. We are staying longer in May and hope they have some good movies. It brings back memories of drive in movies.

Just wanted to say - LOVE your screen name! paw:

[stacktester]

Ed, I love ADG and Snowball Express. We went to the campfire one night when they were showing SE and thought we'd pass and leave. After watching for a few minutes we were enjoying it. Bought it that Christmas off Amazon and now it's become a tradition to watch during Christmas break.

[bigdisneydaddy]

Ed, I love ADG and Snowball Express. We went to the campfire one night when they were showing SE and thought we'd pass and leave. After watching for a few minutes we were enjoying it. Bought it that Christmas off Amazon and now it's become a tradition to watch during Christmas break.

Watching the ADG after a rousing singalong with Ms Sundee is one of the greatest things that I have ever experienced,

[stacktester]

Yes, those were the days. I couldn't tell you who does the sing a long now unless it's Julie.

[DisneyRose&Boys]

Watching the ADG after a rousing singalong with Ms Sundee is one of the greatest things that I have ever experienced,


Is Sundee still strumming her guitar? Wow... 4 (or maybe it's 5 now) years ago, she gave me and my guys a ride back to our tent during the movie. My youngest had fallen asleep and she saw me holding him with the other two holding on to my shorts' pockets. She told me that if I would wait until she got the movie rolling, she'd give us a ride to our site so we wouldn't have to wait for the bus.

Bless her heart! :hug:

It's awesome to see that she's stillat the Fort.

Rose, wiping a tear of joy

[Dissyblonde]

Don't forget the marshmallows and long sticks. My husband and I went last year in Nov. for the first time (we don't have kids) and had a great time. We are staying longer in May and hope they have some good movies. It brings back memories of drive in movies.

Yes, thank you, we have them packed and graham crackers and chocolate bars-love dem s'mores:love:.....since we are driving we have EVERYTHING packed.......:rolleyes: In fact...if someone forgets something we probably have it at our cabin......:rolleyes1

[dato63]

Is there enough time at the campfire to roast hot dogs for dinner and then roast marshmallows to make dessert (smores)?

[Shan-man]

Yes, the campfires are lit well before the singalong and are roaring throughout the movie. Plenty of time. Enjoy!

:santa:

[jennc27]

I have heard about a s'more kit that we can buy, but I can not find out any inforamtion about it. Can some one please help me! :worship: I want to know what the cost is and how many s'mores I can make out of it. :confused3 Please, please, please, with sugar on top, could some one tell me more inforamtion about this! :goodvibes

[dato63]

Yes, the campfires are lit well before the singalong and are roaring throughout the movie. Plenty of time. Enjoy!

:santa:

Thank you!!


I have heard about a s'more kit that we can buy, but I can not find out any inforamtion about it. Can some one please help me! :worship: I want to know what the cost is and how many s'mores I can make out of it. :confused3 Please, please, please, with sugar on top, could some one tell me more inforamtion about this! :goodvibes

Allears.net has pricing, but doesn't show how many you can make with a kit.

S'mores Kit (includes 2 sticks) - $9.50

Marshmallow Roasting Stick $0.75

Marshmallow Bag $4.25

[Shan-man]

Here is an older post (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=27364361&highlight=smores+kit+makes#post27364361) that lists the contents of the kit. And, here is a somewhat older one (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=21847044&highlight=smores+graham+marshmellow+chocolate#post 21847044) that lists a bit more detail.

Enjoy
:santa:

[Disneycrazymom]

Can we invite someone local (lives in Orlando - not staying at the resort with us) to join us for the campfire and movie? I think it would be fun for the evening. And pretty inexpensive for them to join in.

[bigdisneydaddy]

Is Sundee still strumming her guitar? Wow... 4 (or maybe it's 5 now) years ago, she gave me and my guys a ride back to our tent during the movie. My youngest had fallen asleep and she saw me holding him with the other two holding on to my shorts' pockets. She told me that if I would wait until she got the movie rolling, she'd give us a ride to our site so we wouldn't have to wait for the bus.

Bless her heart! :hug:

It's awesome to see that she's stillat the Fort.

Rose, wiping a tear of joy

I wish she was still at the Fort, she is at Saratoga springs now doing their singalong. I didnt get a chance to meet up with her my last trip but she told me she was doing well.

[bama_ed]

Can we invite someone local (lives in Orlando - not staying at the resort with us) to join us for the campfire and movie? I think it would be fun for the evening. And pretty inexpensive for them to join in.

Sure they can come. They would have to park in the overflow lot up by the Fort check-in area (where people driving into the Fort to go to HDDR would park, for example). Then they could walk down to the Meadow Trading Post area or catch an internal bus.

Bama ED

[Tiggntaz]

if you are planing on going stop at the store and get a the supplies. It is much cheaper!!

I think the kit is around 7 bucks and only make a few. For that you can make a whole bag full if you bring your own.


Also Stacktester and others, The sing along is now done by a guy.

[Disneycrazymom]

Thanks very much. How nice that we can bring our own supplies. Can we also bring like some hot dogs? And is it really crowded in summer?

[bama_ed]

We've done hotdogs in the past. I will tell you that the fire area(s) can get crowded early in the sing-along or right before. Flaming marshmellows are a common occurance and people think they can put out the fire by waving them around in the air. But with kids shoulder to shoulder that's not good. One kids was waving his flaming tip around near my daughter's long hair and I grabbed it, blew it out, and handed it back to him. His parents were nowhere to be found.

It's been a long time since I've been in summer but I think crowds are a little lighter then. The peak season at the Fort is springtime and holidays (July 4, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving week, Christmas Week). So movie crowds probably peak and ebb accordingly. Except for those peak times the crowds are manageable. Just be patient and you will enjoy the experience. It's a cheesy, fun, innocent time so go and enjoy.

Remember to bring choclate chip cookies for Chip and Dale. That's their favorites! :woohoo:

Bama ED