FlaFortCampster
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Nov 29, 2008
Just returned from a small trip to the Fort. Finally had beautiful weather with no rain!!!! The last 4 trips had included rain, so this was a nice change. As is normal for Sept., the Fort was very quiet. Many of the loops were closed and some had just a few campers.
Enjoyed a walk by the lake and nature trail.
Always a welcomed sight.
A great fishing spot.
The 300 loop was closed for upgrading. I walked thru from the back way (the nature trail road), so I was able to walk half the loop before getting chased out.
Here's a couple of shots of new plants going in and fill as this is one of the lowest loops at the Fort.
New plants for 300 loop
An empty 300 loop.
Workers putting in new foliage. They were 7 gallon and it looked like 15 gallon plants, so they'll fill in quickly.
Still muggy and warm, but the morning was so bright and beautiful, I skipped the bus and walked back to the Meadows area.
Here's the big reason so much of the Fort has lost foliage and is being replanted, this is the dreaded potato vine.
The Meadows area is also quiet and it's actually a nice change from the normal crowd.
Ahhhh, very peaceful.
Great fishing right under this bush. This is right across the street from the 1500 loop bus stop, looking towards the 1400 loop.
Here's a pavilion for picnics, grills provided. This is located just east of the pool, right by the tennis courts.
This is next to the Bike Barn looking at the Meadows Trading Post. Loop 600 is to the right. So many options for recreation here.
Only the Lifeguards were at the pool.
Didn't do online checkin because we wanted to see what loop we would be given. Sometimes, you get a free upgrade when the Fort is this slow. Ended up in the 1500 loop aka Cottontail Curl. Haven't been in this loop in over 15 years, so it was like coming home. The great thing is the canals are right behind the sites, so got quite a bit of fishing in on this short trip. Several beam, sunfish and a couple of big, ugly catfish. It's the first time I've caught catfish at the Fort.
They were stocking the canals with fish on Wed. and Thurs., so the fishing should be better in, ah, 2 or 3 years.
This site has survived all the foliage removal. Nice and secluded although it's right in the middle of the loop. Site 1515 Site 1518 looks very much like this.
This site backs up to the canal and has a slight runoff problems.
Head over to MK the next day. The crowd isn't too bad. Enjoyed the train ride and chat with the conductor.
Wish the Fort Wilderness Line still looked like this. This is the Main Street Station.
I learned this is a retired trestle bridge from Florida, but still works and is used to move the River boat to back canals during hurricanes. It swings out to open the waterway for passage. It's located just past the Frontierland Station. Look for it next time you take the train.
Is it my imagination or is the castle leaning a bit?????
That's all folks. Until the next trip, one more shot for the road.
Enjoyed a walk by the lake and nature trail.
Always a welcomed sight.
A great fishing spot.
The 300 loop was closed for upgrading. I walked thru from the back way (the nature trail road), so I was able to walk half the loop before getting chased out.
Here's a couple of shots of new plants going in and fill as this is one of the lowest loops at the Fort.
New plants for 300 loop
An empty 300 loop.
Workers putting in new foliage. They were 7 gallon and it looked like 15 gallon plants, so they'll fill in quickly.
Still muggy and warm, but the morning was so bright and beautiful, I skipped the bus and walked back to the Meadows area.
Here's the big reason so much of the Fort has lost foliage and is being replanted, this is the dreaded potato vine.
The Meadows area is also quiet and it's actually a nice change from the normal crowd.
Ahhhh, very peaceful.
Great fishing right under this bush. This is right across the street from the 1500 loop bus stop, looking towards the 1400 loop.
Here's a pavilion for picnics, grills provided. This is located just east of the pool, right by the tennis courts.
This is next to the Bike Barn looking at the Meadows Trading Post. Loop 600 is to the right. So many options for recreation here.
Only the Lifeguards were at the pool.
Didn't do online checkin because we wanted to see what loop we would be given. Sometimes, you get a free upgrade when the Fort is this slow. Ended up in the 1500 loop aka Cottontail Curl. Haven't been in this loop in over 15 years, so it was like coming home. The great thing is the canals are right behind the sites, so got quite a bit of fishing in on this short trip. Several beam, sunfish and a couple of big, ugly catfish. It's the first time I've caught catfish at the Fort.
They were stocking the canals with fish on Wed. and Thurs., so the fishing should be better in, ah, 2 or 3 years.
This site has survived all the foliage removal. Nice and secluded although it's right in the middle of the loop. Site 1515 Site 1518 looks very much like this.
This site backs up to the canal and has a slight runoff problems.
Head over to MK the next day. The crowd isn't too bad. Enjoyed the train ride and chat with the conductor.
Wish the Fort Wilderness Line still looked like this. This is the Main Street Station.
I learned this is a retired trestle bridge from Florida, but still works and is used to move the River boat to back canals during hurricanes. It swings out to open the waterway for passage. It's located just past the Frontierland Station. Look for it next time you take the train.
Is it my imagination or is the castle leaning a bit?????
That's all folks. Until the next trip, one more shot for the road.
..thanks for posting.
