Abbreviated Trip Report, First Trip, 12/30 to 1/8/10

[SCIMACER]

Arrived at the Fort, 5pm 12/30, had done early check in, took 50 minutes to get in the gate.. Since we have a person with disabilities with us, they gave us site 515, right next to the Comfort Station. (Lots of pedestrian traffic, kids, dogs etc, all hours).. Got a golf cart from Kenny at T-Time, was a really great experience. We definately recommend them. We watched the New Years fireworks from the beach tonight, was NOT crowded (they are doing New Years fireworks for two nights) was a really good fireworks show..

12/31 Since we did not get reservations for our dog and the kennel was full, DW and DN hit the parks in ernest, Chubs and I walked around, and hit the Dog Park (very nice!!) Chubs loved all the other pups to play with..

1/1 thru 1/6 Actually was pretty much duplicates of the 12/31 day, I hung out with Chubs, they hit the parks..

1/7 Checked Chubs into the Kennels at FW, the people there seemed like they really cared, Chubs didnt seem to mind very much staying there, his report card was very good when we got him back..

Synopsis: Visiting Disney at this time of year is not for the faint of heart, I doubt we will come back at this time of year, the parks are crowded, wait times for rides can exceed 2 hours (??) and did I mentions the parks are full? We will however return to Fort Wilderness, but the cost for camping there is not very cost effective, but with 8 dollar turkey legs, the camping rate seems in line, although extremely inflated. I do know why Disney charges so much to camp, we are willing to pay it. Overall, we did have a good time, even though we only had 2 really nice (warm) days.

 

[DaveInTN]

Is 515 that site that borders the walkway to the CS? I always can check out what they are cooking on their grill as I walk by. Not the most private site with the pedestrian traffic as you mentioned, but it sure is convenient if you need easy access to the CS.

Sounds like you had a good trip and got to enjoy the Fort a lot with Chubs. Thanks for sharing.

 

[liv luvs disney]

I have no desire to visit WDW during peak season, but that's just me. Yes, FW is expensive, but wasn't it great?! I'm glad you had a good time and that Chubs had a good report card.

 

[OK GRUMPY]

Hello we were in site 536. Is Chubs a black puppy dog. I think I met him on my way to the CS and at the dog park. I had a Golden and my sister had a smaller golden dog. We really enjoyed the fireworks from the beach. I had never been to the Fort for New Years I loved being there getting the tale end of the Christmas Decorations. We did not do the parks because of the crowds. Hope to See you back at the Fort!

 

[SCIMACER]

Hello we were in site 536. Is Chubs a black puppy dog. I think I met him on my way to the CS and at the dog park. I had a Golden and my sister had a smaller golden dog. We really enjoyed the fireworks from the beach. I had never been to the Fort for New Years I loved being there getting the tale end of the Christmas Decorations. We did not do the parks because of the crowds. Hope to See you back at the Fort!

Yep! Chubs was the big black dog that had his tongue hanging out most all the time. (his mother damaged his while cleaning him off at birth, he has some nerve damage on one side) His 2 favorite things were to sit by the sidewalk to the CS to get petted, and to play at the dog park..

Below is a picture of him with one of his favorite humans, my niece Lindsey..

And one with him hamming it up.. (And eating a Nemo antenna topper)

 

[Lyndria]

Yep! Chubs was the big black dog that had his tongue hanging out most all the time. (his mother damaged his while cleaning him off at birth, he has some nerve damage on one side) His 2 favorite things were to sit by the sidewalk to the CS to get petted, and to play at the dog park..

Below is a picture of him with one of his favorite humans, my niece Lindsey..

And one with him hamming it up.. (And eating a Nemo antenna topper)

He is SO cute!!!!!

 

[SCIMACER]

He is SO cute!!!!!

Thank you!! He has really filled up our life since our daughter got married and moved out.. For sure he is a keeper!

 

[Born 2 Fish]

Thank you!! He has really filled up our life since our daughter got married and moved out.. For sure he is a keeper!

What a awesome fur baby, !!! He is a real doll !
Oh, and it is nice to meet you too. I hope you stick around,,we need some more faces on the boards. Some of the greatest folk you'll ever meet are here.
Many of the ol regulars are now spending most of their time on space face/face face/ face base/ or what ever its called, and dont post a lot here anymore, but a small handful are still around.
So, WELCOME !!