Greenberg Rv rental

[bama_ed]

So they posted yesterday that this is because Disney is no longer allowing any parking of trailers in overflow (which might affect some people here as well ... but anywho). They said it was 20 min each way for them to take a trailer and then return to the campground. To get this done and be off property by Disney's 11am checkout time is not feasible if they have a lot of reservations. So they would still be renting, but they would have to limit when and all. (hopefully that makes sense).

Interesting. I guess that means Greenberg can't turn the trailers around same day (pick them up, clean them, get new assignments, deliver them, and hook them up if it's all in the same day). As I saw them in the Hitch/Un-Hitch area, they must have been using the overflow lot too. They need an out-of-the-way lot like the old STOL airstrip over by the MK toll booth to spot the trailers to for a few hours without taking them all the way back to Greenberg HQ. They could at least be cleaned there.

So if a unit is booked back-to-back-to-back-etc. then they have a problem. If there is at least one empty day in between unit rentals, they can manage it (but it's more costly to haul each unit back and forth rather than just move it around the Fort).

Bama Ed

PS - although I think the Officially Endorsed Service Providers should have an issue with unofficial folks.

 

[SouthAlabama5er]

I follow you Ed, they would have to have a person or crew for each trailer in order to be able to turn them around on the same day, and that would be a long shot.

Ed's right, Disney could work with Greenberg and find the a location out of the way for Greenberg could do a quick turn around, it all adds up to money signs, Disney make money for full sites, Greenberg helps Disney fill those sites.

 

[tiggerdad]

I'm gonna be honest, I think Disney is getting sites filled quite easily these days (just ask anybody trying to book). They are getting to a point where they are probably filling those sites with rigs that are privately owned and possibly the rentals may not be as necessary any more and thus not worth the loss of space in the overflow.

Personally I think the rental option may be becoming a thing of the past as more and more folks buy campers.

I'd be interested to know the numbers on how many sites are for rental campers.

 

[Disneyforus]

We are renting from them in April, they only had 3 units left. We called two others that had no availability at all. They were very friendly and helpful.

 

[peg110]

Personally I think the rental option may be becoming a thing of the past as more and more folks buy campers.

Yes and No. I do think more people are buying, but I still think the rental option is alive and well for those who are not "Certain" they want to be owners. Granted.... Renting them doesn't give you the FULL experience of ownership (Maintenance, winterizing, storing, etc..) but it's a step in the right direction.

I'd be interested to know the numbers on how many sites are for rental campers.

I would too.

I have previously stated that I hadn't really noticed the "Rental" trailers in another thread talking about the (somewhat annoying) advertising on them, however on our last trip in August 2016, I did take notice of quite a few of the rentals (I think they were "Cruise America").

 

[Disneyforus]

Personally I think the rental option may be becoming a thing of the past as more and more folks buy campers.
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We are campers with no "rig". Our family is getting older and teens have jobs and extracurricular stuff, so it's really difficult to get away to camp enough to own a trailer. We wish it weren't that way.

Going to Disney combined with camping for us is a real treat! We miss both! Haven't been to Disney in 3 yrs and no camping for 2 yrs.

 

[SamRoc]

We used to own a RV years ago but still love to go to Fort Wilderness. We go every year at Halloween and rent. This year will be our first time with Greenberg. Looking forward to another great Halloween!

 

[Sundancer330]

We have a camper but have rented from Greenburg a few times. We only come down in Feb due to kids school schedule and I hate to think about getting caught driving in the snow with the camper coming from Michigan. Its much easier to fly down in just over two hours and take the bus to the Fort, never rented a car, used Garden Grocer for food delivery. It works perfect for us since we enjoy camping without the hassle of towing to the Fort.

 

[atomik_momma]

We were looking into renting a camper from Greenburg and going in March but this thread has me worried if that will even be possible. We're a family of seven plus a dog, so it makes much more sense financially for us to rent a camper and stay Ft. Wilderness (we've stayed in the cabins twice when we still met the occupancy limits) than it does to get two hotel rooms and put our dog in a kennel. We're seriously considering buying an RV of our own at this point.

 

[peg110]

We were looking into renting a camper from Greenburg and going in March but this thread has me worried if that will even be possible. We're a family of seven plus a dog, so it makes much more sense financially for us to rent a camper and stay Ft. Wilderness (we've stayed in the cabins twice when we still met the occupancy limits) than it does to get two hotel rooms and put our dog in a kennel. We're seriously considering buying an RV of our own at this point.

If you use it enough.... Then it's worth it.

 

[moesy4]

I had called them two weeks ago about a rental for February. They were very short, telling me they weren't renting more than 6 months in advance. When I explained my days were less that 180 days out. They said "we aren't doing rentals" for February. It was a very short response, bordering on rude. We decided to go with someone else and now it all makes sense.

They have I think 4 people who answer phone call and emails. There is 1 person there who always comes off rude...very short and somewhat off putting, Lee Han? She was "sassy" enough in several communications that I debated complaining, but she probably would get the complaint email lol. Anyway, the other 3 people who respond are always very nice and the rental itself we had last week went very smoothly....the camper was the one we requested and was clean and in good shape, the outdoor set up was great, it was set up quickly and all communication during the rental was answered quickly. I would use them again, especially since they were much cheaper than the competition.

 

[5kidsmommy]

They have I think 4 people who answer phone call and emails. There is 1 person there who always comes off rude...very short and somewhat off putting, Lee Han? She was "sassy" enough in several communications that I debated complaining, but she probably would get the complaint email lol. Anyway, the other 3 people who respond are always very nice and the rental itself we had last week went very smoothly....the camper was the one we requested and was clean and in good shape, the outdoor set up was great, it was set up quickly and all communication during the rental was answered quickly. I would use them again, especially since they were much cheaper than the competition.

We ended up fixing our trailer so it ended up being a non-issue. But if I ever do need a rental the numerous communications I had with them were enough to turn me off permanently. I tend to speak with my wallet. I don't give up my money willingly to places where have treated me with less than stellar respect. I was very nice in all my communications and the treatment was highly unprofessional. I am glad though that you had a better experience than me.

 

[SamRoc]

Rented from them this past weekend. Got the Buena Vista and it was spotless. Could have just used more towels in the rv. Kids loved the outside tv and fire pit. I emailed them because i couldn't figure out how to open the table/bed and they emailed me back right away. Have used florida camper rental before and were happy with both companies.