Visiting The Fort To View Christmas Decorations - The DIS Discussion Forums

livingis2me · 12-08-2012, 12:46 PM

Hello,
I've heard about and have seen video of campsites at the Fort decorated for Christmas. I was thinking about visiting the Fort during our annual Santa visit at Downtown Disney. We'd like to rent a golf cart to ride around and check out the decorated sites. Is this doable for a non-guest?

Thanks,
Ron

bama_ed · 12-08-2012, 04:31 PM

Sure, livingis2me/Ron, it's doable.

You can call and rent a Disney golf cart (24 hour minimum). Drive to the Fort, park in the parking lot near the checkin buildings which is where you pick up the golf cart rental. You might be able to include other activities in the evening at the Fort like dinner at Trails End, the campfire singalong, or a wagon ride. You will see many decorations in all the loops but for the "sweet spot" hit 700, 100, 200, 400 (that nexus).

Some nights may be crowded with visitors so don't be surprised if it's easier to park you cart and walk some loops.

Enjoy the Fort at Christmas!

Bama ED

PS- for the record, a golf cart is helpful but day visitors can still see the decorations without one. Walk the "sweet spot" loops and get off the bus routes for any other great setups. Just don't be in a hurry and enjoy the setups.

TheRustyScupper · 12-08-2012, 05:04 PM

1) Bama ED said it pretty well.
2) In almost every case, I would rent the golf cart.
3) FW is HUGE, and walking the sites can be tiring.
. . . it is 1-mile from check-in to the lake
. . . it is about 3/4-mile side-to-side
4) If you want to rent the cart, call ASAP, as they go quickly.
. . . even though pricey, well worth the cost for several hours of touring
. . . call 407-824-2742
. . . guarantee with a credit card (but not charged at phone time)
. . . price is about $65 after tax for 24-hrs
5) Touring
. . . drive/walk around in both daylight and darkness
. . . some sites are cuter without lights
. . . others are spectacular with the lighting
6) With driving around and activities, you could easily spend 5-6 hrs
. . . 3-hrs campfire (campfire, sing-along, movie)
. . . 3-hrs driving around to see the campsites (day and night)

Princess Bette · 12-08-2012, 07:42 PM

When we checked out this morning - no carts were available - saw lots of carts out and about last night - so many beautifully decorated sites to see!

livingis2me · 12-08-2012, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bama_ed

Sure, livingis2me/Ron, it's doable.

You can call and rent a Disney golf cart (24 hour minimum). Drive to the Fort, park in the parking lot near the checkin buildings which is where you pick up the golf cart rental. You might be able to include other activities in the evening at the Fort like dinner at Trails End, the campfire singalong, or a wagon ride. You will see many decorations in all the loops but for the "sweet spot" hit 700, 100, 200, 400 (that nexus).

Some nights may be crowded with visitors so don't be surprised if it's easier to park you cart and walk some loops.

Enjoy the Fort at Christmas!

Bama ED

PS- for the record, a golf cart is helpful but day visitors can still see the decorations without one. Walk the "sweet spot" loops and get off the bus routes for any other great setups. Just don't be in a hurry and enjoy the setups.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRustyScupper

1) Bama ED said it pretty well.
2) In almost every case, I would rent the golf cart.
3) FW is HUGE, and walking the sites can be tiring.
. . . it is 1-mile from check-in to the lake
. . . it is about 3/4-mile side-to-side
4) If you want to rent the cart, call ASAP, as they go quickly.
. . . even though pricey, well worth the cost for several hours of touring
. . . call 407-824-2742
. . . guarantee with a credit card (but not charged at phone time)
. . . price is about $65 after tax for 24-hrs
5) Touring
. . . drive/walk around in both daylight and darkness
. . . some sites are cuter without lights
. . . others are spectacular with the lighting
6) With driving around and activities, you could easily spend 5-6 hrs
. . . 3-hrs campfire (campfire, sing-along, movie)
. . . 3-hrs driving around to see the campsites (day and night)

Thanks Guys! We've camped at the fort before, so we are aware of the distances.

Sounds like this will make for a good day.

Ron

livingis2me · 12-09-2012, 01:55 PM

We've reserved a cart for Saturday 12/22. Looking forward to seeing all the decorated sites.

Ron

bama_ed · 12-09-2012, 08:27 PM

Smart move.

Bama ed

12-08-2012, 12:46 PM	#1
livingis2me DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 788	Visiting The Fort To View Christmas Decorations Hello, I've heard about and have seen video of campsites at the Fort decorated for Christmas. I was thinking about visiting the Fort during our annual Santa visit at Downtown Disney. We'd like to rent a golf cart to ride around and check out the decorated sites. Is this doable for a non-guest? Thanks, Ron __________________

12-08-2012, 04:31 PM	#2
bama_ed DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,457	Sure, livingis2me/Ron, it's doable. You can call and rent a Disney golf cart (24 hour minimum). Drive to the Fort, park in the parking lot near the checkin buildings which is where you pick up the golf cart rental. You might be able to include other activities in the evening at the Fort like dinner at Trails End, the campfire singalong, or a wagon ride. You will see many decorations in all the loops but for the "sweet spot" hit 700, 100, 200, 400 (that nexus). Some nights may be crowded with visitors so don't be surprised if it's easier to park you cart and walk some loops. Enjoy the Fort at Christmas! Bama ED PS- for the record, a golf cart is helpful but day visitors can still see the decorations without one. Walk the "sweet spot" loops and get off the bus routes for any other great setups. Just don't be in a hurry and enjoy the setups. __________________ Apr 1979 Off-site...................... Jan 2001 FW 2200 Loop (cabin)........Dec 2007 FW 900 loop (pop-up) Apr 1981 FW Creekside Meadow... Jan 2002 FW 2200 Loop (cabin)........Nov 2009 FW 1500 Loop (pop-up) Sep 1987 FW 100 Loop(tent) ...... Oct 2003 FW 2000 Loop (tent).........Mar 2011 FW 900/1500 loop (pop-up) to/from KW Jan 1988 FW 700 Loop (tent).......Jan 2004 FW 2500 Loop (cabin)....... Apr 2011 FW 2000 Loop (pop-up) May 1988 FW 1200 Loop (tent).... May 2006 FW 900 Loop (pop-up) .... Mar 2012 FW 1500 Loop (pop-up) Dec 1995 Contemporary.............. Mar 2007 FW 1000 Loop (pop-up).... Apr 2013 FW 100 Loop (pop-up) plus countless WDW day trips, DL 3X, DLP 2X - TV: 2005 Chevy Suburban - Camper: 2005 Jayco 12 HW pop-up - Nights Camped in Popup: 166

12-08-2012, 07:42 PM	#4
Princess Bette DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Decatur, AL Posts: 729	When we checked out this morning - no carts were available - saw lots of carts out and about last night - so many beautifully decorated sites to see! __________________ March 24-28, 2013 Disney Dream Spring Break Cruise with MaMaw Nov 30-Dec 8, 2012 Fort Wilderness at WDW July 5-10, 2011 Disney Dream 5 Night Double Dip Bahama's Cruise March 21-24, 2010 Disney Wonder 4 Night Spring Break Bahama's Cruise

12-09-2012, 01:55 PM	#6
livingis2me DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 788	We've reserved a cart for Saturday 12/22. Looking forward to seeing all the decorated sites. Ron __________________

12-09-2012, 08:27 PM	#7
bama_ed DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,457	Smart move. Bama ed __________________ Apr 1979 Off-site...................... Jan 2001 FW 2200 Loop (cabin)........Dec 2007 FW 900 loop (pop-up) Apr 1981 FW Creekside Meadow... Jan 2002 FW 2200 Loop (cabin)........Nov 2009 FW 1500 Loop (pop-up) Sep 1987 FW 100 Loop(tent) ...... Oct 2003 FW 2000 Loop (tent).........Mar 2011 FW 900/1500 loop (pop-up) to/from KW Jan 1988 FW 700 Loop (tent).......Jan 2004 FW 2500 Loop (cabin)....... Apr 2011 FW 2000 Loop (pop-up) May 1988 FW 1200 Loop (tent).... May 2006 FW 900 Loop (pop-up) .... Mar 2012 FW 1500 Loop (pop-up) Dec 1995 Contemporary.............. Mar 2007 FW 1000 Loop (pop-up).... Apr 2013 FW 100 Loop (pop-up) plus countless WDW day trips, DL 3X, DLP 2X - TV: 2005 Chevy Suburban - Camper: 2005 Jayco 12 HW pop-up - Nights Camped in Popup: 166

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12-08-2012, 05:04 PM	#3
TheRustyScupper ALMOST DAILY TRIVIA: When did Walt Disney World open (1971) Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: 15-min from WDW. Posts: 15,098	1) Bama ED said it pretty well. 2) In almost every case, I would rent the golf cart. 3) FW is HUGE, and walking the sites can be tiring. . . . it is 1-mile from check-in to the lake . . . it is about 3/4-mile side-to-side 4) If you want to rent the cart, call ASAP, as they go quickly. . . . even though pricey, well worth the cost for several hours of touring . . . call 407-824-2742 . . . guarantee with a credit card (but not charged at phone time) . . . price is about $65 after tax for 24-hrs 5) Touring . . . drive/walk around in both daylight and darkness . . . some sites are cuter without lights . . . others are spectacular with the lighting 6) With driving around and activities, you could easily spend 5-6 hrs . . . 3-hrs campfire (campfire, sing-along, movie) . . . 3-hrs driving around to see the campsites (day and night)

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