Fernwood Resort...Camelback Water Park...review of either? - The DIS Discussion Forums

njmomboys2 · 07-14-2009, 02:25 PM

Has anyone stayed at this resort recently? Specifically in a villa? Thoughts/Reviews?

What is the overall resort like...activities..pools?

How is the water park at Camelbeach? Thanks

YachtClubWoman · 07-14-2009, 03:50 PM

I was at Camelbeach yesterday with my husband, niece and nephew.

I think it is a great park. Clean and free parking. We brought lunch. If you pay $10 for a picnic table it is yours for the day. You are given a wristband that has the table number on it. The slides are great. The wave pool has stronger waves than Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach in my opinion.
I think it is great - I also saved $10 per person getting the tickets at AAA ( I live about 1hr 45 min from the park.

I recommend water shoes or wearing flip flops and leaving them in the cubbies at each slide. I found the pavers and cement really hurt my legs and feet when I went last year.

shoney · 07-14-2009, 04:05 PM

I haven't been to fernwood in 20 years and it was dumpy then. last October my husband wanted to stay there, but when I looked into it I read reports that claimed they had armed guards! Ouch! I can't imagine what goes on there. As for the condos, that may be a different story, but I would really look into it on several sites before booking. We stayed at the Shawnee Inn and it was good for a night or two. They also have the timeshare units as well. Do your research!!!!!

Nennie · 07-14-2009, 04:46 PM

RE: Fernwood

I stayed in the condos 10 years ago and they were very nice. As for the hotel...I don't know how it is in the summer, but I know in the winter (ski season) they get bus tour groups that come up to party (open bars, happy hours, etc), and it's loud and not family-friendly. Maybe the summer is quieter though?

Like I said, as of 10 years ago, the condos were nice!

07-14-2009, 02:25 PM	#1
njmomboys2 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 425	Fernwood Resort...Camelback Water Park...review of either? Has anyone stayed at this resort recently? Specifically in a villa? Thoughts/Reviews? What is the overall resort like...activities..pools? How is the water park at Camelbeach? Thanks __________________

07-14-2009, 03:50 PM	#2
YachtClubWoman Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Philadelphia suburbs Posts: 356	I was at Camelbeach yesterday with my husband, niece and nephew. I think it is a great park. Clean and free parking. We brought lunch. If you pay $10 for a picnic table it is yours for the day. You are given a wristband that has the table number on it. The slides are great. The wave pool has stronger waves than Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach in my opinion. I think it is great - I also saved $10 per person getting the tickets at AAA ( I live about 1hr 45 min from the park. I recommend water shoes or wearing flip flops and leaving them in the cubbies at each slide. I found the pavers and cement really hurt my legs and feet when I went last year. __________________ 1976 -offsite 1982 - FW 1987 - offsite 1988 - offsite 1989 - CBR 1992 - offsite (honeymoon) 1995 - Disney Village hotels 1997 - CSR (5th anniv) 2000 - offsite 2001 - Disney Village hotels 2004 - YC 2007 - POR (15th anniv) 2008 - CBR 2009 - CSR - weekend trip to see Christmas lights

07-14-2009, 04:46 PM	#4
Nennie Insert funny comment here! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 699	RE: Fernwood I stayed in the condos 10 years ago and they were very nice. As for the hotel...I don't know how it is in the summer, but I know in the winter (ski season) they get bus tour groups that come up to party (open bars, happy hours, etc), and it's loud and not family-friendly. Maybe the summer is quieter though? Like I said, as of 10 years ago, the condos were nice! __________________ Trips since we joined DVC! 10/05 - Beach Club Villas 1/06 - Beach Club Villas 9/06 - Beach Club Villas 1/07 - Beach Club Villas 5/07 - Beach Club Villas 9/07 - Beach Club Villas 5/08 - Boardwalk Villas 5/09 - Boardwalk Villas (Baby's first trip!) 5/09 - Boardwalk Villas (Baby's second trip! LOL!) 9/09 - Bay Lake Tower

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07-14-2009, 04:05 PM	#3
shoney Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 268	I haven't been to fernwood in 20 years and it was dumpy then. last October my husband wanted to stay there, but when I looked into it I read reports that claimed they had armed guards! Ouch! I can't imagine what goes on there. As for the condos, that may be a different story, but I would really look into it on several sites before booking. We stayed at the Shawnee Inn and it was good for a night or two. They also have the timeshare units as well. Do your research!!!!!