Do you think Disney makes money on the Fort?

[kc5grw]

have you been in December before? Should we pack shorts and Tees? Or would jogging suits be smarter?

Definitely pack cold weather clothing, especially for the kiddos. We have been there twice in the winter, Mar 1998 and Dec 2003 and both times it was unseasonably cool and unforecast. Temps dropped into 30's on one trip and low 40's on the other. It can be pretty miserable if you're unprepared. Until our trip this past June my wife was convinced that it was never warm in Florida.

And to keep it more or less on topic. Yes, I think Disney makes a reasonable profit on the campground. I just booked a preferred site for 12/19/2008 - 12/31/2008 that will cost $99.67/night. Yup, I think they're making some money there. But as BigDaddyRog said, I'll be happy to pay it.

 

[Colson39]

Definitely pack cold weather clothing, especially for the kiddos. We have been there twice in the winter, Mar 1998 and Dec 2003 and both times it was unseasonably cool and unforecast. Temps dropped into 30's on one trip and low 40's on the other. It can be pretty miserable if you're unprepared. Until our trip this past June my wife was convinced that it was never warm in Florida.

That's just a weather trick we use to make sure that EVERYONE doesn't move to Florida

 

[GreatLakes5]

Considering the mom & pop KOAs we often stay in at least throw in a free hotdog or cup of coffee I'm going to jump on the "heck yeah they make money" bandwagon (or travel trailer...whatever is being jumped on)

A Disney was on Fox Business last night discussing the business of Disney Philantropy....I'm thinking Philantropy should begin at home....or at least at the campground....

 

[Lil Connor]

Beer can be the solution to many, many problems!!

Beer, the cause and solution to all of life's problems!

 

[big kahuna1]

It's about time this thread got back on topic...Did someone say BEER?

 

[ntsammy5]

how thess threads come back to life when someone mentions beer

 

[BigDaddyRog]

Hey! take it to email.

These were Gatordads FIRST words to me on these boards....who would have guessed I'd end up thinkin he was such a great guy!!??!!

 

[ntsammy5]

These were Gatordads FIRST words to me on these boards....who would have guessed I'd end up thinkin he was such a great guy!!??!!

Is that what you really think, Rog? Come on, you can be truthfule here!

 

[F4disneyfan]

I am willing to bet they make more money on the fort than almost all other resorts.

 

[MomofPirate&Mickey]

Actually, I'm a Floridian & live only 30 miles from the Fort, so yes, I've been there in December !

The weather in December is usually very mild, but you can get fooled, too! Your best bet is to get a long range weather report from one of the following news websites:

www.myfoxtampabay.com

or

www.tbo.com

These are both stations out of Tampa, but their radar includes the Disney area. I'm sorry that I don't know the names of the Orlando stations - maybe someone else here does.

I'd bring mostly shorts & tees, a light weight hoodie (those boat rides can be rather chilly),one or two pairs of jeans, and ponchos.

Try www.myfoxorlando.com, www.wesh.com or www.local6.com. these are all Orlando Stations.

We went to Disney & stayed at Pop Century this past Christmas , there were a couple of days where you had to wear sweatshirts. It was down right cold those days , but most of the time, it was beautiful . Just layer for cool mornings & evenings and then t-shirts for day time. Or plan on going back to your site towards evening to get warmer clothes . Jan & Feb usually will get colder than Dec. Looking forward to getting to the Ft. in May!!

 

[ftwildernessguy]

Actually, I'm a Floridian & live only 30 miles from the Fort, so yes, I've been there in December !

The weather in December is usually very mild, but you can get fooled, too! Your best bet is to get a long range weather report from one of the following news websites:

www.myfoxtampabay.com

or

www.tbo.com

These are both stations out of Tampa, but their radar includes the Disney area. I'm sorry that I don't know the names of the Orlando stations - maybe someone else here does.

I'd bring mostly shorts & tees, a light weight hoodie (those boat rides can be rather chilly),one or two pairs of jeans, and ponchos.

Try www.myfoxorlando.com, www.wesh.com or www.local6.com. these are all Orlando Stations.

We went to Disney & stayed at Pop Century this past Christmas , there were a couple of days where you had to wear sweatshirts. It was down right cold those days , but most of the time, it was beautiful . Just layer for cool mornings & evenings and then t-shirts for day time. Or plan on going back to your site towards evening to get warmer clothes . Jan & Feb usually will get colder than Dec. Looking forward to getting to the Ft. in May!!

What does this have to do with beer????

 

[ftwildernessguy]

These were Gatordads FIRST words to me on these boards....who would have guessed I'd end up thinkin he was such a great guy!!??!!

I remember reading that reply and thinking "this guy must be a real doofus." I was right, but since I am a real doofus, too, we have gotten along just fine.

 

[BigDaddyRog]

Is that what you really think, Rog? Come on, you can be truthfule here!

Pete's hilarious..............now that I know his personality! I admit, at first I thought he was just an old, grumpy fart....now I KNOW he's an old grumpy fart!!! But so am I, so its OK!

 

[PolynesianPixie]

This is not the camping board. It is the old grumpy drunk fart board. No wonder I fit in so well.

 

[OK GRUMPY]

This is not the camping board. It is the old grumpy drunk fart board. No wonder I fit in so well.

WOW! I knew I found HOME!!

 

[MomofPirate&Mickey]

What does this have to do with beer????[/QUOTE]

It doesn't. I was answering another question that was there before all you yahoos started getting into the beer thing..... It was asked about camping in Dec at the Ft. after all.....

 

[big kahuna1]

Did someone say BEER again?

 

[bigdisneydaddy]

December is a month for wild swings in the temp in Florida, we have been 4 of the last 5 years and learned early that you need to be prepared for everything. I have worn my winter jacket, gloves and hat on one day and my swintrunks the next day.
In reality a "cold" day in Florida is mild for us.

Scott

 

[des1954]

Beer is a wonderful thing!!

BTW: For those of you under 50.... you don't qualify to be an old fart! Ya'll are just lil' toots (or FITs - farts in training)!!!

"Come back when you grow up girl (guy)"!

 

[ftwildernessguy]

December is a month for wild swings in the temp in Florida, we have been 4 of the last 5 years and learned early that you need to be prepared for everything. I have worn my winter jacket, gloves and hat on one day and my swintrunks the next day.
In reality a "cold" day in Florida is mild for us.

Scott

You know, I have found that beer is good no matter what the outside temperature is.