A few tent camping questions

[dlrtr]

I am contemplating a tent camping trip to FW mid-June and I am hoping someone can help with a few questions:
1. First and foremost am I crazy to even think about tent camping in June?
2. What exectly is the electrical hook-up like? do I have to bring a power strip or are there multiple outlets?
3. Do tent campers at FW get the same perks as other WDW resort guests?

Any help would really be appreciated.

 

[luke6417]

1. I don't think you're crazy for tent camping inthe summer, but I would suggest that you invest in a portable ac. Walmart sells them for about $300 bucks.

2. I believe that there are four 220 power recepticals at each campsite. I would reccomend bringing a power strip. This will eliminate the need for multiple extension cords.

3. You get the same perks. You still get use of all of the amenities in FW. You still get to use Disney tansportation and extra magic hours.

 

[dgaston]

You could do a search for some of clkelley's posts. She tents by herself and flies in with her equipment, usually two tents, one for sleeping and one for gear. In some posts she lists her packing list.

 

[dgaston]

You could do a search for some of clkelley's posts. She tents by herself and flies in with her equipment, usually two tents, one for sleeping and one for gear. In some posts she lists her packing list.

Just searching now and remember this is from Carol, thanks are due to her.
I used a plastic footlocker, a large duffle, a carryon size roller suitcase, and a medium sized backpack.

I had the following:

Two tents
Two rainshelters
air mattress
Linens
Chair
Lantern
Stool
Clothing
Toiletries
Electric Blanket
40 ft extension cord
Power Strip
Alarm Clock
Shower Shoes
Camera
Laptop
Cell Phone and Charger
Air Mattress Pump
Towels
Washcloths
Quarters for Laundry
Laundry detergent
Dryer Sheets

In the footlocker

1 tent, one rainshelter, my sheets, blanket, and pillow, stool, and other small stuff that could be stuffed in the corners.

In the large duffle, 1 tent, one rainshelter, my chair, and stool, and other small stuff and clothing that could be stuffed in the corners.

In my carryon, I had anything that was small but heavy such as my lantern, air mattress, air mattress pump, extra batteries, coins for laundry

In the backpack, had my toiletries, and anything else small, but heavy.

With two of you, you have twice the luggage allowance, so it should be easier.

I don't cook at Ft. Wilderness, so didn't need any cooking stuff.

Let me also add a few things I forgot in my previous post.

As you can see in the picture, I brought painters plastic and placed it under the tents. Just throw that away after the trip. It keeps your groundcloth clean so you can pack it all back up.

I brought two tents because for a whole week, I didn't want to be crammed in my tent with my clothes and stuff. One tent is where I slept, the other tent held my clothes and other stuff.

Set up the tent you are borrowing ahead of time and make sure you know how to set it up and see if it you feel it is big enough for you.

Don't rely on the tent package on how many people the tent will sleep. Divide that number by at least half!! (They mean 5ft kids right next to each other with no gear!!)

Disney's comfort stations are some of the nicest in the industry. They are well lit and well maintained.

There is a men's side, women's side and a laundry room in the middle. Make sure you EACH have your own toiletries so you can shower at the same time, (unless of course you agree that one of you has a night shower, and the other has a morning shower). The shower houses have plenty of plugs and power for hair dryers, curling irons, electric razors, etc.

The extension cord needs to be an outdoor cord.

Some other handy items are cable ties for tying off the extension cords

I use those biner clips to hang my lantern from under the shelter. Also, if there is rain, if you set up the shelter at the entrance of your tent, you can shuck the rain gear outside and hang it from the shelter.

I would also bring some garbage bags. There are cans and recycle bins around the loops, but not necessarily right next to each site. This way you don't have to run to the garbage can for every little piece of trash.

Oh, I forgot to mention a stake mallet.

As the previous poster mentioned, if you need to run to the comfort station between midnite and 6am, you MUST have your resort ID card with you as the doors are locked.

You can request a site near the comfort station.

The loops for tents are loop 1500 and 2000. Loop 1500 is small and just about every site is close to the comfort station.

Loop 2000 is large and has two comfort stations, but it is possible to be a good distance from one in that loop.

I would recommend late October, early November for the best camping weather at Ft. Wilderness. I usually go in December. It can get cold, but I use an electric blanket and sleep in sweats and am usually pretty comfortable. No matter what the weather, open up your tent doors and use a fan during the day to air out the humidity. When it is cold, and you are sleeping don't close up that tent all the way, leave a window cracked for airflow. Your own breathing will create enough humidity to make you cold!!

Another thing you might want to bring is a collapsible cooler. That way you can keep sodas and/or water cool. Ice is dispensed in machines near the comfort stations for $2.00 a bag.__________________

 

[DavidHobart]

I am contemplating a tent camping trip to FW mid-June and I am hoping someone can help with a few questions:
1. First and foremost am I crazy to even think about tent camping in June?
2. What exectly is the electrical hook-up like? do I have to bring a power strip or are there multiple outlets?
3. Do tent campers at FW get the same perks as other WDW resort guests?

Any help would really be appreciated.

Agree with above. Have camped in mid-May (thanks to fans, just one bad night) and April (easy to sleep). Wouldn't dream of tent camping in June without A/C...

Biggest surprises for me: 1. the pad is sand, and very few stakes will hold in it in the rain. The gear I brought could also be tied out to one of the thousands of shrubs, but if I hadn't brought rope would have been in trouble. 2. No fireplaces! While you won't need one in June--fires are an issue of want, and not need...