Never been to the Fort...nervous to try out the cabins...help!

[doxxie]

We are also going in early Feb (arriving the 7th) and while I was looking at ASM Family Suite or a 1bedroom at AKV (would still love that), I think we have also decided to do the cabin. We have looked at it previously but this will be the perfect trip to do it! We were only going to do 5 nights but now that the 4/3 is out we're likely to do a 7 night trip and only do the parks for part of that. I am very excited about the campfire, movies, etc. The golf cart would be extremely fun but it may not fit in our budget. I'm sure we can borrow one to take with us but then the cost of getting down there goes up! Either way, I am so happy I thought about FW and looked into it again!

 

[pammomof4]

We stayed at the Fort in Sept. of 07 and liked it. I probably would not stay there without a golf cart...would not want to have to hop off 1 bus and then wait for another. Plus the golf carts were fun! We had quite a walk to the pool and shops also. The only 2 problems I had with the cabins was only 1 bathroom for 6 of us and lack of space to put clothes away. We found the Murphy bed quite comfortable and liked having a kitchen available and a separate room for the kids.

 

[suevr]

We stayed at the cabins two weeks ago and loved them. We have two young boys (2 and 5) who nap every day so the cabins were perfect. Being able to put the boys in the bedroom and close the door was nice while we watched tv. Every morning we made a huge breakfast and sandwiches to take with us to the park. We wouldn't have been able to do that in a regular hotel room.

The Fort is really laid back and quiet. I doubt that we'll every stay anywhere else at Disney again because we loved it so much. We had our car so we drove to all of the parks. On days that we went to Magic Kingdom we rented a golf cart because it was fun and convenient (but expensive). Next time I think we'll try to borrow one from a friend and take it with us because it is so convenient.

Have a great time! I'm sure you'll love the Fort.

 

[stampin_fool]

The fort rocks and you will love it. I won't stay anywhere else on property after our one try at another resort. We were unhappy the whole trip. From then on it has been back to the cabins. Once we can manage the funds we will be purchasing an RV to we can go more often. I can tell you than when i get to the security guard check in for the fort I feel like I have come home. Yup, I know that sounds crazy but I just love the fort and would live there if I could!!!

Go, have a blast!!! You will be happy you got a golf cart, saves a lot of time rather than waiting for the bus, just my opinion. I love looping in the cart to see the decorations the other campers have out. We usually go in December but will be there in four days this time and hope to see lots of Halloween decorations!
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Ronda

 

[Born 2 Fish]

Hey Big Daddy,
Thanks for running that web site . Some friends were thinking about trying out a camper before buying one. What a great idea !!

 

[Judy in Texas]

I appreciate the information that all the veterans on this site have to offer...

 

[Disney Campers]

off to give myself some points.....

 

[BigDaddyRog]

....Scott...you're a good guy! I was needing a smile right about now.

 

[tam626]

I love, love the cabins. We just got back from 8 days at FW & I don't think I could stay anywhere else!

 

[Lglchick]

We're planning our trip for the end of March and I've been debating where to stay for weeks now, but I happened to come across this thread tonight. WooHoo! Just about everything I wanted to know about the cabins has been answered by reading this thread. Everyone's advice is exactly what I needed/wanted to hear. I'm so much more excited now (is that possible?). Oh, wow. My hands are starting to sweat just thinking about making the call to book our trip.

AAAGGGHHH! We're actually going to DISNEY WORLD!

 

[Todd Packer]

You will love it.

We're trying to fiqure this out as well. It will be our first trip to Fort Wilderness and trying to decide what is better, the cabins or renting a camper? Is there companies that rent campers at the Fort? How does renting work?
Thanks

 

[Todd Packer]

Todd....check your IN-BOX....I sent you a message about 2 great "local to Orlando" companies that rent campers to folks staying at the Fort.

Thanks for the details. I tried to answer back but it said something about not having enough posts

 

[peggyN]

If you're unsure about renting a golf cart, reserve one for a day you plan to relax around the Fort. That way you'll have the experience and will know what you want the next time. It is so darn much fun for us. Don't expect to grab one once you get there, prob. unavailable. Reserve one, you can always cancel within their limits. As far as liking the cabins, it is really hard to say what another person will value from their vacay. It is a hastle and takes more time out of your day to get places but that's part of the fun. It is really a sigh of relief to return after a hectic day. We enjoy eating and drinking in our own little home away from home. I see a lot of kids having fun there, chilling on the beach or the playgrounds. That is a good sign as the parents are probably relaxed, too. JMHO.