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DisneyTiger · 07-18-2008, 10:55 PM

I don't know what to do about this. I actually booked the HCR today for my family. The only problem is that I have a 3YO DD and 1.5YO DS. I'm worried that it may be too scarey for them. I called Disney today and they said that nothing is too scarey at Disney. I need feedback on this. The cool thing is that we'll be on the very first carriage ride on 10/3 at 7:30!

usewickhouse · 07-20-2008, 07:27 PM

I booked today for my daughters birthday for 10-18. We are super excited and hoping that the headless horseman rears his ugly head for the ride! I know this is a little costly but if they do it up in true Disney style I bet it will be worth every penny and then some. JMHO. Hope everyone enjoys!!

farmergirl · 07-30-2008, 10:24 AM

Does anyone know if there is any Annual Passholder,AAA/CAA or DVC discounts offered on the carrige rides?

Colson39 · 07-30-2008, 10:43 AM

I just did a quick search but couldn't find any discounts. I believe you still have to pay in cash or room card, maybe that's why.

farmergirl · 07-30-2008, 10:45 AM

Thank you...I was not sure. Does anyone know if they need a credit card to hold it when you book it?

Colson39 · 07-30-2008, 10:53 AM

I'm assuming you do since they charge $35 for no shows-cancellations, so the only way they would be able to charge you is to the credit card.

68firebird · 07-31-2008, 01:37 PM

Our family will also be down there on the 3rd and I think we may also try to do that. I wonder if since one of my kids is above 9 if that will keep up from being able to do it? I have a 12, 9 & 5. Like everyone else here, no way I would do two.

I did the hayride back in 2005 and the two my oldest daughter liked it (she was 9 at the time). Of course she also loves Tower of Terror. My daughter who was 6 at the time didn't go on the hayride with us.

68firebird · 07-31-2008, 04:27 PM

Just called in to reserve a time on 10/3 and they said it was booked up. Not just for that day, but all days. This sounds like a problem with the system. Of course the guy seemed clueless, but this is probably normal for that department....

usewickhouse · 07-31-2008, 06:38 PM

I bet they are already booked up. When I called to make our ressie I called on the 90 day out date. The CM thought I asked for a date 2 days earlier and that day had NO availibilty. We were at FW in April and took a carriage ride and the CM hinted that they would be making a change this year and that it would be totally worth it.

Regarding the credit cards...yes, they do ask for a CC to hold the reservation.

Good Luck everyone!!!

Hey, maybe we should start a share and or cancel/trade thread for the haunted carriage rides. It states that they hold 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children. So, maybe somebody out there with only 2 would like to share to help absorb the cost? Or if somebody would like to trade or even canel they could maybe post here first so another disser could try to get the date.

68firebird · 08-15-2008, 01:17 PM

Just called back in to check and they said 8:30, 9:30 and 10pm were available on 10/3. I don't know if they had that many cancellations or if there was a problem with the system when I called 2 weeks ago.

Oh well it doesn't matter. I grabbed 8:30.

Hope it is as good as the hayride used to be with the Headless Horseman.

rangebob · 08-24-2008, 05:39 PM

I was at FW today and they told me at the horses stable reservation desk that they headless horseman will be back again this year.

Nikfour · 08-24-2008, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colson39

I just did a quick search but couldn't find any discounts. I believe you still have to pay in cash or room card, maybe that's why.

I used the credit card to hold the reservation for the HCR. They didn't say anything about cash... I better bring the room card just in case! Good thing you mentioned that... I don't usually carry a lot of cash!

sleepingbean · 07-25-2009, 06:48 AM

This sounds like fun! I booked without trouble over the phone. Can't wait to surprise the family with this one!

Is anyone familiar with Ft Wilderness enough to know if the drive in movie/campfire activities would still be going on at 8pm when our ride is over?

farmergirl · 07-25-2009, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepingbean

This sounds like fun! I booked without trouble over the phone. Can't wait to surprise the family with this one!

Is anyone familiar with Ft Wilderness enough to know if the drive in movie/campfire activities would still be going on at 8pm when our ride is over?

Not to sure about your question. As for the hayride you will love it I am sure. We had alot of fun. It didn't end well though as soon as we got out of the carrige the horse somehow got spooked and threw the driver off who fell onto another CM. The driver was okay he did everything he could to stop the horse and did. The female CM got up and assured everyone she was fine but I felt so sorry for her she was next to tears. I think they were more shocked than anything. Everything was handled very well.

Shan-man · 07-25-2009, 10:24 AM

The movie will be in progress by time you get there. The campfires remain lit throughout the movie, so you can still do smores. You will, however have missed Chip & Dale and the Sing-a-long.

07-18-2008, 10:55 PM	#16
DisneyTiger Life is what happens between trips to Disney World Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baton Rouge OR 703 miles from Disney World! Posts: 1,281	I don't know what to do about this. I actually booked the HCR today for my family. The only problem is that I have a 3YO DD and 1.5YO DS. I'm worried that it may be too scarey for them. I called Disney today and they said that nothing is too scarey at Disney. I need feedback on this. The cool thing is that we'll be on the very first carriage ride on 10/3 at 7:30! __________________ Me 34 DH35 DD6 DS4 "Yes, someone stole our stroller"... and other magical moments - ASMo 9/21/11-9/26/11 Beach Club Villas 9/08 - We Finally took the kids! AKL 5/09 - The Boys Crashed Our Girls Trip! [URL="http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=36040491#post36040491"]

07-20-2008, 07:27 PM	#17
usewickhouse I am going to stick to my first guess but add a little to it... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA Posts: 1,126	I booked today for my daughters birthday for 10-18. We are super excited and hoping that the headless horseman rears his ugly head for the ride! I know this is a little costly but if they do it up in true Disney style I bet it will be worth every penny and then some. JMHO. Hope everyone enjoys!! __________________

07-30-2008, 10:24 AM	#18
farmergirl DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 551	Does anyone know if there is any Annual Passholder,AAA/CAA or DVC discounts offered on the carrige rides? __________________

07-30-2008, 10:45 AM	#20
farmergirl DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 551	Thank you...I was not sure. Does anyone know if they need a credit card to hold it when you book it? __________________

07-31-2008, 01:37 PM	#22
68firebird Looking forward to the fort... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 70	Our family will also be down there on the 3rd and I think we may also try to do that. I wonder if since one of my kids is above 9 if that will keep up from being able to do it? I have a 12, 9 & 5. Like everyone else here, no way I would do two. I did the hayride back in 2005 and the two my oldest daughter liked it (she was 9 at the time). Of course she also loves Tower of Terror. My daughter who was 6 at the time didn't go on the hayride with us. __________________ (12) (9) (5) Disneyworld - Fort Wilderness & MNSSHP (9/2008) Disneyworld & Universal - Fort Wilderness & MNSSHP (10/2005) Disneyworld 05/2002 - Holiday Inn Family Suites Disneyland 1979 Disneyworld 10/1971 - When it opened.

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07-30-2008, 10:43 AM	#19
Colson39 Ft. Wilderness or bust! Had a GREAT weekend a lot of fun They are starting to come out a bit now I'm full of tags now that I have no clue about Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,264	I just did a quick search but couldn't find any discounts. I believe you still have to pay in cash or room card, maybe that's why.

07-30-2008, 10:53 AM	#21
Colson39 Ft. Wilderness or bust! Had a GREAT weekend a lot of fun They are starting to come out a bit now I'm full of tags now that I have no clue about Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,264	I'm assuming you do since they charge $35 for no shows-cancellations, so the only way they would be able to charge you is to the credit card.

07-31-2008, 04:27 PM	#23
68firebird Looking forward to the fort... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 70	Just called in to reserve a time on 10/3 and they said it was booked up. Not just for that day, but all days. This sounds like a problem with the system. Of course the guy seemed clueless, but this is probably normal for that department.... __________________ (12) (9) (5) Disneyworld - Fort Wilderness & MNSSHP (9/2008) Disneyworld & Universal - Fort Wilderness & MNSSHP (10/2005) Disneyworld 05/2002 - Holiday Inn Family Suites Disneyland 1979 Disneyworld 10/1971 - When it opened.

07-31-2008, 06:38 PM	#24
usewickhouse I am going to stick to my first guess but add a little to it... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA Posts: 1,126	I bet they are already booked up. When I called to make our ressie I called on the 90 day out date. The CM thought I asked for a date 2 days earlier and that day had NO availibilty. We were at FW in April and took a carriage ride and the CM hinted that they would be making a change this year and that it would be totally worth it. Regarding the credit cards...yes, they do ask for a CC to hold the reservation. Good Luck everyone!!! Hey, maybe we should start a share and or cancel/trade thread for the haunted carriage rides. It states that they hold 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 children. So, maybe somebody out there with only 2 would like to share to help absorb the cost? Or if somebody would like to trade or even canel they could maybe post here first so another disser could try to get the date. __________________

08-15-2008, 01:17 PM	#25
68firebird Looking forward to the fort... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Clemmons, NC Posts: 70	Just called back in to check and they said 8:30, 9:30 and 10pm were available on 10/3. I don't know if they had that many cancellations or if there was a problem with the system when I called 2 weeks ago. Oh well it doesn't matter. I grabbed 8:30. Hope it is as good as the hayride used to be with the Headless Horseman. __________________ (12) (9) (5) Disneyworld - Fort Wilderness & MNSSHP (9/2008) Disneyworld & Universal - Fort Wilderness & MNSSHP (10/2005) Disneyworld 05/2002 - Holiday Inn Family Suites Disneyland 1979 Disneyworld 10/1971 - When it opened.

08-24-2008, 05:39 PM	#26
rangebob Moved to Orlando to be closer to the parks, now can't go due to work MIB Fantastic Four member Has super duper hots for Robinrs Don't touch my Skippy Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,077	I was at FW today and they told me at the horses stable reservation desk that they headless horseman will be back again this year.

07-25-2009, 06:48 AM	#28
sleepingbean DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 678	This sounds like fun! I booked without trouble over the phone. Can't wait to surprise the family with this one! Is anyone familiar with Ft Wilderness enough to know if the drive in movie/campfire activities would still be going on at 8pm when our ride is over? __________________ We are not Disney People - Okay...maybe I am... - Pt 2 ----- We are NOT Disney People - The First trip report - Pt 1 AKL 1/07, CSR 11/07, CSR 11/08, CSR 10/09, CSR, Cruise, and POFQ 10/10 The Gluten Free Dairy Free Food We Ate in Disney World

07-25-2009, 10:24 AM	#30
Shan-man ¿sɐɯʇsıɹɥɔ lıʇ, sʎɐp ʎuɐɯ ʍoH Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 2,783	The movie will be in progress by time you get there. The campfires remain lit throughout the movie, so you can still do smores. You will, however have missed Chip & Dale and the Sing-a-long. __________________ . . . IIRC WDW in '76, '80, '81, '82, '84, '85, '88, '91, all off-site. Married my Disney-deficient DW in '95 and finally got her to the World in Oct '03 (stayed in Ocala). Apr '04 (off-site). Nov '04 at Fort Wilderness, first time staying on-property! Nov '07 at Fort Wilderness (Trip Report here). Dec 7-14 '08 at FW (TR here). Dec 3-15 '09 at FW (TR here).

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