Am I unique?

[mamaloya]

We bought our popup with FW in mind. We have since traded up to a TT because we needed bunkbeds. My one regret is that it is much easier to get a site for a popup than for a TT. Feb still has openings for partial hookups, but the full hookups have been full for a while. No more last minute trips. I would be tempted to buy a tent or an old cheap popup just to have in case I can't get into a full site. LOL So no, you are not alone!!!

We also take ours everywhere as well. I must say though that the popup would have been worth it even if we only used it at the fort. Popups can be had so cheap that is definitely financially worth it.

 

[disneymom04]

Mrsbert,
We bought our camper right in your hometown. (We are in Thibodaux.) We love it.... and although we have gone to Destin and taken a few local trips, our real reason for buying it was Ft. Wilderness. Our first trip to Ft Wilderness with this camper will be in just a few weeks!!!! I think that once you use it, you will start to enjoy it, and take other trips... not just DW. There is a beautiful campground in Destin right on the beach. We will definately be back there every summer.
Hope this helps!!

 

[mrsbert]

Mrsbert,
We bought our camper right in your hometown. (We are in Thibodaux.) We love it.... and although we have gone to Destin and taken a few local trips, our real reason for buying it was Ft. Wilderness. Our first trip to Ft Wilderness with this camper will be in just a few weeks!!!! I think that once you use it, you will start to enjoy it, and take other trips... not just DW. There is a beautiful campground in Destin right on the beach. We will definately be back there every summer.
Hope this helps!!

We have friends who have vacationed in Destin and camped on the beach. They try to go at least once a year. They too said it was beautiful.

 

[loveDmouse]

The reason we got our motorhome was to go camping with the dog. We have some nice campgrounds close by so we try and go at least one weekend a month. She really loves it.

We had reservations to Wilderness Lodge before we got it and decided it seemed silly to go to Disney and not stay at Fort Wilderness. So that is how we got started at the Fort. Which now seems like will be an annual tradition.

I don't know if I would get one strictly to go to the Fort because we live to far away to go more than once a year. At least right now.
But if you can justify it then I say GO FOR IT!!!!!!

 

[FWCamper]

We also own our RV as a high priced dog house After 12 years at the Fort only I told DH it is time to see some new sites. I won't kennel the pups so without the RV I would be stuck home forever! BEFORE gas went up we would use it on any driving trip that took more than an hour. Right now she might be sitting more than moving due to the gas cost. Of course the parents think we are nuts.

 

[Napria]

Older pop-ups are cheap and lighter than the newer models, meaning some can even be towed by a car or minivan. They also hold their resale value more. My parents bought a used pop-up in 1979 and used it for four years, then sold it for the same amount they paid for it. More recently, my sister bought a used pop-up and sold it two years later for the same amount. People are always looking for a good, used pop-up.

Now, with my previous post, there's my $0.04!

 

[Us3]

Camping gets into your blood just like Disney.

Perhaps buying used the first time could be an option until you feel like the expense of a new tt would be worth it.

Best of luck with your decision!

 

[ftwildernessguy]

Older pop-ups are cheap and lighter than the newer models, meaning some can even be towed by a car or minivan.

Sorry, but everything else being equal (size and equipment), an older pop up will weigh more than a newer model.

 

[CCIntrigue]

We got into camping 20 years ago as a way to save money on our WDW trips. First unit was an Airstream which paid for itself within 5 years. At the time we were traveling with 7 people. Had to book a suite to accommodate us all.

We traded up to a MH last year and just love it. Camping at FW makes a WDW trip so much more enjoyable and so much less stressful. Nothing else compares!

 

[cajunpeach]

MrsBert, now my 2 cents.

I feel I have a vested interest in your purchase of a TT (she's my SIL) You can't go wrong buying a TT, but just for WDW? Factor in the actual cost of the TT, plus extra fuel, extra time (takes longer to travel when pulling a TT), and cost of campsite, if you only go to the Fort once a year, you would be paying an exorbitant amount of money for each stay. I would also think about the cost to stock the TT at least $1000 for sheets, pots, pans, hoses, etc.
I would borrow or rent one first and see how you like it. We had the use of DM for many years so we knew what we were getting into. Also how would DH feel about towing a TT all the way to WDW? , knowing DH, I'm sure he would freak out! I again would have him tow a friends TT on a short trip, maybe Gulf Shores and see what you think. A fifth wheel feels different than a TT when in tow but you would get the general idea for towing, backing purposes. It is a real joy to camp, we just got ours (as you know) this summer and go several times a month locally. Can't wait to make the first trip to the Fort. I must admit, reading the Dis about the Fort is what sealed the deal for me on buying a TT.

Don't get me wrong, it's sounds like I am discouraging you, I would love to meet at the Fort!!!! I just want you to make an informed decision