Fort Wilderness Rennovations!!!!

[DznyRulz]

I don't think there will be any "full hookup" sites after the conversion is complete. They are adding cable to ALL the sites, so anything that was full hookup previously will now be preferred. Not exactly sure what this means for the partial hookup and tent sites and if they're going to raise the rates there, but they're all supposed to have cable.

Oh. I thought only the premium sites were going to be expanded and get cable. I guess I misread that all sites were getting cable regardless. I would hope we'd get the option of not paying for cable to keep the cost down but that's probably asking too much.

 

[Kimbere]

We didn't even set up our TV this trip. So, I would hate to have to pay money for cable...especially if I'm not even using it. That was part of the beauty of this last vacation. No TV, no computers...just like the old days from when I was a kid.

 

[Mickey Canada]

When are the cable installs going to be completed on the tent sites?

Do you have to pay for cable as an extra charge now? or is it part of the premium cost for the site already?

I'll be tent camping in October and I may bring down the TV if the cable is going to be ready.

 

[clkelley]

The original email says the cable installation for 1500 and 2000 will be complete by 11/21/08.

 

[mdoc]

My understanding is that all of the sites are going to have cable, and there will no longer be a "full hookup" category - it's going to be premium, preferred and partial hookup (w/cable). FWIW, I have ressies for a premium site for late March 2009 and, although it's not guaranteed because the 2009 prices aren't out yet, it's something like $110 a night. Until I see the premium sites and how spacious and easy to get into they are, I won't know if it's worth it to get a premium site vs. a preferred (we've always managed to get into our preferred sites), but I wanted to at least check it out.

 

[MomofPirate&Mickey]

We didn't even set up our TV this trip. So, I would hate to have to pay money for cable...especially if I'm not even using it. That was part of the beauty of this last vacation. No TV, no computers...just like the old days from when I was a kid.

Yeah, we have a ban on electronics when we're camping. Of course, we're in a tent, so it's a little easier to do... (Electronics being...tvs, video games, etc., not the crock pots, etc.)

 

[kc5grw]

Yeah, we have a ban on electronics when we're camping. Of course, we're in a tent, so it's a little easier to do... (Electronics being...tvs, video games, etc., not the crock pots, etc.)

Okay I understand this in the context of camping at a state park or national forest or the like. But at Disney World?

 

[AuburnJen92]

Yeah, we have a ban on electronics when we're camping. Of course, we're in a tent, so it's a little easier to do... (Electronics being...tvs, video games, etc., not the crock pots, etc.)

I think my DH and DS would absolutely DIE if there were no electronics. Neither of them would function.

 

[bxtx]

We don't even have a TV in our trailer. The most electronic I get whislt camping at FtW is popping popcorn ready to watch the movie

No TV was a major reason we decided to get a camper!

Bex

 

[YellowXterra]

I camp about 40 nights a year, but when we go to the fort we go in Hotel mode. Just basic stuff and a TV to watch the resort channels. The boss don't cook on vacations

 

[clkelley]

I don't cook at the Fort either, but now that I have the camper with fridge and stove, it is nice to be able to have my quick breakfast of yogurt, bagel, juice and hot chocolate right there at the campsite without going to the Contemporary or Wilderness Lodge first thing. This upcoming trip in October, however, since DH is coming with me and HAS to have his eggs, we've decided our big meal of the day will be sit down breakfast, then we're going to graze at F&W festival for the rest of our meals. He'll be there 4 mornings, so I figure Chef Mickey's, Tusker House, Whispering Canyon, and maybe Hollywood & Vine.

I haven't done the TV thing much while camping either. I've got one built in, but I much prefer hooking up the XM and listening to Old Time Radio or Cinemagic. I do bring the laptop to keep my work email down to a dull roar. download pictures, and to check the weather (and keep up with DisBoards )

 

[seabee]

I like to have the tv so that I can watch the news while I lay in bed. I know, I know, I'm camping. My dd says it isn't camping its "campERing"

I have upgraded our Oct. res. to a premium. It add $90 to our 8 night res. It's aprx. $75 a night. Hopefully it was worth the upgrade. I'm sure it will be. For us the extra room around the site is a plus with DH's wheelchair and the back door/ramp dropping for him to get in. I will actually be able to backup into the site like you are suppose to. We had to park more foward before because I couldn't push him through the sand to get up on the ramp.

 

[ftwildernessguy]

I use the TV mainly for some news in the morning and the weather reports, although I have a weather radio in the camper.

As for cooking, I am the chief cook and bottle washer when we are camping. I don't like to brag, but FWGirl says I can do some real gourmet (pronounce GOOR MET not GOOR MAY) cooking at the Fort.

 

[Colson39]

I don't think I would like those late night wind downs without a TV, plus I need to be able to watch my sports!

On short weekend trips, the TV's don't get much use, but on the longer week trips or so, the TV definitely gets it's fair share of attention.

 

[VACAMPER]

Watch your sports now because soon you'll be watching Barney!

 

[Colson39]

Do they at least have Barney sports??? lol

 

[3gr8kids]

Barney Sports? Are you kidding? LOL Boy-oh-boy, you are in for a surprise.

 

[Us3]

Watch your sports now because soon you'll be watching Barney!

So very true! Pretty soon you'll be singing the "hot dog" song from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse...ALL DAY long! Urgh!

 

[BigDaddyRog]

hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog......

 

[3gr8kids]

Ha! We can't just sing it in our house - we have to do the dance too!! Let me tell you - my DH can do a mean Goofy dance, LOL