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joanjett1976 · 11-12-2009, 09:50 AM

Hi y'all. I've been to the world over 20 times, but the first time will be tenting it for a few days at Fort Wilderness in mid-January.

I have a few newbie questions:

- Can magical express be used when camping at Fort Wilderness?
- I know I cannot use a premium, preferred location camping site as they are rocky and we will not be able to secure our tent in the soil, but from your experience, what would be the best area to request if we want to be closer to boat launch to MK and Trail's End?
- Has anyone stayed in a tent in January? Unbearably cold or still o.k?

Thanks everyone for your help!

clkelley · 11-12-2009, 09:58 AM

Yes, Magical Express CAN be used as a guest at the Fort.

You can set up a tent on any site, but only the premiums are full concrete. The partial sites, full sites, and preferred sites all have a sand/coquina pad that is well suited to set up a tent.

The partial sites are least expensive. Loop 1500 is close to the Meadows area (Pool, Bike Barn, Trading Post). Loop 2000 is not close to anything, but is quiet.

Full Sites have nice roomy areas and Loop 1600 is kindof close to the Meadows area. In addition, they are a bit more expensive than partial, but do have sewer. Loop 1700, 1800, and 1900 is a bit further from Meadows than 1600.

Preferred Sites are some of the oldest sites in the campground, so can be the smallest, but they are in Loop 100, 200, and 300, right near the Marina, Settlement, and Trails End/Pioneer Hall. These cost a little more than the Full Hookups.

Beavers5 · 11-12-2009, 11:29 AM

We spent a week in a tent at FW in October. We were in the 1500 loop and it took us about 20 minutes to walk to the marina, that was at our two year olds pace. We had two nights that the temperature dipped down to 50 degrees and were thankful for our propane heater.

m1tchells · 11-12-2009, 08:38 PM

Weather in January is typical unpredictable Florida winter weather. Could be warm... could be freezing. You just never know what you are going to get. However, it is normally comfortably cool.

http://weather.orlandovacation.com/almanac-january.php
Orlando Weather Almanac - January
Generally, the average temperature in Orlando during January is 60.9 degrees. There is scattered rain during this month. It doesn't snow in Florida in January. The highest temperature ever recorded in Orlando during January was 87 °F and the lowest temperature ever was 19 °F.

Average 60.9 °F
Record High 87 °F
Record Low 19 °F

11-12-2009, 09:50 AM	#1
joanjett1976 Shane in the study with the candlestick! As a Disney geek you can truly feel Walt's touch in the park Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Montreal Posts: 487	First Timer - Tent Camper! Hi y'all. I've been to the world over 20 times, but the first time will be tenting it for a few days at Fort Wilderness in mid-January. I have a few newbie questions: - Can magical express be used when camping at Fort Wilderness? - I know I cannot use a premium, preferred location camping site as they are rocky and we will not be able to secure our tent in the soil, but from your experience, what would be the best area to request if we want to be closer to boat launch to MK and Trail's End? - Has anyone stayed in a tent in January? Unbearably cold or still o.k? Thanks everyone for your help! __________________ Jan 2008 Paradise Pier Disneyland, Oct 2007 DL Paris, Sept 2007 POFQ, May 2007 Grand Californian Disneyland, April 2007 DL Paris, Feb 2007 Disney Wonder & POP, Oct 2006 MNSSHP/F&W @ POP, Oct 2006 Halloween @ DL Paris, May 2006 2 weeks @ POP, April 2006 DL Paris, January 2006 Disneyland, January 2006 30th Bday POP/AKL, Oct 2005 Halloween @ DL Paris, June 2005 POFQ, Feb 2005 Disneyland, Aug 2004 POFQ : 1983-1984-1986-1988-1989-1991-1994: Off Site July 1980: 4 Years Old: 1st Trip To WDW

11-12-2009, 09:58 AM	#2
clkelley I squealed really loud!! I got one on my camper too Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 10,639	Yes, Magical Express CAN be used as a guest at the Fort. You can set up a tent on any site, but only the premiums are full concrete. The partial sites, full sites, and preferred sites all have a sand/coquina pad that is well suited to set up a tent. The partial sites are least expensive. Loop 1500 is close to the Meadows area (Pool, Bike Barn, Trading Post). Loop 2000 is not close to anything, but is quiet. Full Sites have nice roomy areas and Loop 1600 is kindof close to the Meadows area. In addition, they are a bit more expensive than partial, but do have sewer. Loop 1700, 1800, and 1900 is a bit further from Meadows than 1600. Preferred Sites are some of the oldest sites in the campground, so can be the smallest, but they are in Loop 100, 200, and 300, right near the Marina, Settlement, and Trails End/Pioneer Hall. These cost a little more than the Full Hookups. __________________ Carol MOUSE-KE-T@B 2007 Dutchman T@B Clam Shell #2741; 2009 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.6 V8 2009 - 41 nights camped http://mouseketab.blogspot.com/ Updated 01/04/2010

11-12-2009, 11:29 AM	#3
Beavers5 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 110	We spent a week in a tent at FW in October. We were in the 1500 loop and it took us about 20 minutes to walk to the marina, that was at our two year olds pace. We had two nights that the temperature dipped down to 50 degrees and were thankful for our propane heater. __________________ Alisa DH-Jason, DS(10yo)Austin, DD(2yo)Ruthann, DD(5mos)Hazen

11-12-2009, 08:38 PM	#4
m1tchells Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Santa Rosa Beach, FL Posts: 72	Weather in January is typical unpredictable Florida winter weather. Could be warm... could be freezing. You just never know what you are going to get. However, it is normally comfortably cool. http://weather.orlandovacation.com/almanac-january.php Orlando Weather Almanac - January Generally, the average temperature in Orlando during January is 60.9 degrees. There is scattered rain during this month. It doesn't snow in Florida in January. The highest temperature ever recorded in Orlando during January was 87 °F and the lowest temperature ever was 19 °F. Average 60.9 °F Record High 87 °F Record Low 19 °F __________________ Jaime Fort Wilderness Dec/Jan 2011, Jan 2010, Jan 2009, Jan 2008, Oct/Nov 2007, June 2007, Oct/Nov 2006, May/June 2006, Sept/Oct 2005 Polynesian Oct 1976 Offsite April 1990, Dec 1995 June 2000

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