Disney's FORT WILDERNESS CABINS & CAMPGROUNDS Thread

[WDWKOOK]

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

Beginning 6/10/14: Bus service to and from the water park after 2:00pm will only be available at Epcot. Guests traveling to Typhoon Lagoon after 2:00 will need to get to Epcot, then get on the Typhoon Lagoon bus. When leaving the water park, you will be dropped off at Epcot, then you can take other transportation from there. This is all due to the transportation changes at Downtown Disney.

 

[Luv_Tink]

Do we have any recent info about renting a cart from Kenny? Can't figure out how to rent off site if we will not have a vehicle.

We recently reserved a cart from Beachline Golf Carts for our December trip and DH said it was super easy. He even talked with the owner on the phone about the process of picking up the cart from him since we won't have a vehicle. We'll be at FW for two weeks so the savings over renting a FW cart is significant and worth the hassle of having to arrange a meeting. Also, their online reservation process was super easy and we were able to pay the deposit via pay pal.

 

[Luv_Tink]

You could try Crockets Tavern, but if it's a night game they might close early.

Thanks for the suggestion. The game is at 4:25 pm Eastern time, so maybe that will work out.

 

[GWhitten98]

We are currently booked in 2 rooms at CBR( Me, DH, 3 kids, DH mom and my mom, but are considering moving to the cabins at Ft. Wilderness. I have a couple of questions, before making the jump.

1) Will an average 5'7" adult be able to sleep comfortably in the bottom bunk bed?

2) Are there places to park you car near the boat dock, restreraunts, pools, etc or do you have to use the internal bus system or rent a cart?

3) Is there enough room to park 2 cars at a cabin? If not is there someplace else to park the other car that will not cost us?

4) How is the pool compared to CBR, we have one/possibly 2 resort days planed and I am a little worried the kids wont be thrilled by the pools?

5)Overall do you think 4 adults and 3 kids(one in pack and play) will feel cramped in a cabin?

 

[Mydreams]

We made it yesterday around 2ish!! Beautiful weather!!! I was up this morning at the crack of dawn cruising around on the golf cart. Very peaceful and relaxing. Our cabin is in the 2200 loop...great location!










4 short hours of "When we will be there, mom??!!" asked repeatedly will drive anyone insane!!! I'm finding The Mystery today! Promise





Thanks!




Not sure. However, I know somewhere on this thread that has been discussed. I'll see if I can find it and let you know. You might have to call Kenny and ask them directly. No worries...we'll find out for ya

It looks so beautiful and peaceful! I don't think I will survive until next summer! I hope you are having a great time!
Cathy

 

[nardoneje]

We recently reserved a cart from Beachline Golf Carts for our December trip and DH said it was super easy. He even talked with the owner on the phone about the process of picking up the cart from him since we won't have a vehicle. We'll be at FW for two weeks so the savings over renting a FW cart is significant and worth the hassle of having to arrange a meeting. Also, their online reservation process was super easy and we were able to pay the deposit via pay pal.

Did they tell you how/where you would be picking it up?

 

[Mydreams]

I was wondering, when you reserve a golf cart from Disney, do you pay for it at the time you reserve it, or do you just pay a deposit and pay the balance when you get there and pick it up?

 

[KonaKaiTom]

We are currently booked in 2 rooms at CBR( Me, DH, 3 kids, DH mom and my mom, but are considering moving to the cabins at Ft. Wilderness. I have a couple of questions, before making the jump.

1) Will an average 5'7" adult be able to sleep comfortably in the bottom bunk bed?

2) Are there places to park you car near the boat dock, restreraunts, pools, etc or do you have to use the internal bus system or rent a cart?

3) Is there enough room to park 2 cars at a cabin? If not is there someplace else to park the other car that will not cost us?

4) How is the pool compared to CBR, we have one/possibly 2 resort days planed and I am a little worried the kids wont be thrilled by the pools?

5)Overall do you think 4 adults and 3 kids(one in pack and play) will feel cramped in a cabin?

I love the cabins -- but I think that 4 adults and 3 kids will be way too cramped. Remember, there is only 1 bathroom in the cabins. We had 3 adults, an 8 year old and an infant and even that was pushing the limits.

Tom

 

[msimoneaux]

Oh no. My sister and brother in law just decided to join us and I just switched us to the cabins. 4 adults and 3 kids. Anyone have a positive experience with this crowd of people.

 

[mkillian21]

Oh no. My sister and brother in law just decided to join us and I just switched us to the cabins. 4 adults and 3 kids. Anyone have a positive experience with this crowd of people.

Interested as well because we're staying with 4 adults, 8, 7, and a 2 year old. My family is pretty low key and well be in the parks most of the time. Interested in responses though!

 

[ADRANAS32]

I was wondering, when you reserve a golf cart from Disney, do you pay for it at the time you reserve it, or do you just pay a deposit and pay the balance when you get there and pick it up?

The golf cart was just charged to our cabin and will be part of our final bill .... I am not looking forward to that!

 

[ADRANAS32]

So: there should be a leftover grocery thread
I'm gonna have quite a bit left from our Garden Grocer order. Leaving on Saturday and definitely not going to finish all this

 

[Luv_Tink]

Did they tell you how/where you would be picking it up?

My DH spoke to the owner and has the details so I will double check when I talk with him later today. But I believe he said that DH would meet him just outside the gates to FW and come in with him to receive the cart. The owner was very nice and easy to deal with on the phone. Give them a call.

 

[KonaKaiTom]

Interested as well because we're staying with 4 adults, 8, 7, and a 2 year old. My family is pretty low key and well be in the parks most of the time. Interested in responses though!

First suggestion, which we utilized a lot -- find out where the nearest "comfort station" is to your cabin -- i.e. extra toilets should you need them. It has been 14 years since I last stayed in the cabins but if I remember correctly, the comfort stations also had showers too.

As I recall the "bedroom" had a fullsize as well as bunkbeds and the living room had a pulldown murphy bed that was a fullsize. The plus side was that there is a nice large deck with a gas grill and a picnic table should you choose to do some meals at the cabins.

But as I said, with 3 adults, an 8 year old and a toddler, we had to manage the space wisely -- including suitcase storage -- we had a rental car and left the bags in the trunk as we also had a golf cart. If budget can afford it, I highly recommned the golf cart as it made transportation around the resort much easier and more fun.

If the opportunity presents itself, I will definitely stay in the cabins again -- but lately its just been 2 or 3 of us, and no need for a cabin.

I did some research as I thought we had the rule that the boys got showered and ready for the day in the comfort stations and the paragraph below confirms that:

"There are 15 comfort stations strategically located through the campground. Many loops have their own comfort station; however, some of the smaller loops share a single, centrally located station. The comfort stations are all air conditioned and include private showers, restrooms, laundry rooms, pay and house phones, and ice machines ($2 per 7 lb. bag). They are open 24 hours a day, with the exception of the laundry. The comfort station doors have security locks that are activated from midnight to 6 a.m. The comfort stations are clean and are cleaned at least once a day. If you experience any problems, you can use the comfort station's phone to call the front desk. "



Tom

 

[Mydreams]

The golf cart was just charged to our cabin and will be part of our final bill .... I am not looking forward to that!

Did you reserve in advance?

 

[Mydreams]

So: there should be a leftover grocery thread
I'm gonna have quite a bit left from our Garden Grocer order. Leaving on Saturday and definitely not going to finish all this

Yeah, I was thinking about that, too! We will probably waste a lot of food, also!

 

[arrical8]

I was wondering, when you reserve a golf cart from Disney, do you pay for it at the time you reserve it, or do you just pay a deposit and pay the balance when you get there and pick it up?

Yes, reserve your cart in advance because I have been told they can run out of carts if you choose to wait until you get there.

When I called to reserve ours, I was told they would be charging the credit card I gave them to hold the cart the day before we arrive.

 

[Mydreams]

Yes, reserve your cart in advance because I have been told they can run out of carts if you choose to wait until you get there.

When I called to reserve ours, I was told they would be charging the credit card I gave them to hold the cart the day before we arrive.

Ok, thanks! So, I guess I better write down which card I give them when I reserve, and then be sure not to fill up that card, lol.

 

[Luv_Tink]

Did they tell you how/where you would be picking it up?

Just talked with DH and here's the scoop from his conversation with the owner at Beachline Golf Carts. Since we won't have a car, DH will meet him in the outer parking area which is just outside the gates of FW. Apparently there is a pull-out area located there. DH will then drive in with him, using his Mickey Band to gain entrance to FW, and deliver the cart to our cabin. I didn't ask about the return process, but I would assume it's similar.

The owner of Beachline did say that Disney was cracking down on the delivery of outside rental carts to FW but that this is the process that is working for him now. Hopefully it stays this simple by the time our trip rolls around in December.

Since we will be there in December, Beachline also told us we could decorate the cart if we wanted to. Now I have to figure out how to pack or send Christmas decorations.

 

[nardoneje]

Just talked with DH and here's the scoop from his conversation with the owner at Beachline Golf Carts. Since we won't have a car, DH will meet him in the outer parking area which is just outside the gates of FW. Apparently there is a pull-out area located there. DH will then drive in with him, using his Mickey Band to gain entrance to FW, and deliver the cart to our cabin. I didn't ask about the return process, but I would assume it's similar.

The owner of Beachline did say that Disney was cracking down on the delivery of outside rental carts to FW but that this is the process that is working for him now. Hopefully it stays this simple by the time our trip rolls around in December.

Since we will be there in December, Beachline also told us we could decorate the cart if we wanted to. Now I have to figure out how to pack or send Christmas decorations.

Thanks. I will have to call him soon since Our trip is Aug 30th! It just seems silly to pay almost $600 for a golf cart for a week.