New to boards, DW and FW and SOOO excited, but I have a question!

[MadFF]

The tent loops are 1500 and 2000. 1500 is closer to "stuff" and 2000 is a little more away from the hustle & bustle. You can absolutely request certain loops!

Is the 1500 loop tent only? When we made our reservations, we requested loop 1500 with our 21' trailer, and as far as we know it was okay.

Also, we reserved through AAA and it was great, and we got what I felt was a good discount (more than I thought). The AAA person seemed to know what she was doing, and everything went very smoothly. I think you are supposed to call AAA directly and talk to someone to get the best discounts, as their website doesn't really have a lot of info about discounts.

 

[clkelley]

The tent loops are 1500 and 2000. 1500 is closer to "stuff" and 2000 is a little more away from the hustle & bustle. You can absolutely request certain loops!

Is the 1500 loop tent only? When we made our reservations, we requested loop 1500 with our 21' trailer, and as far as we know it was okay.

Also, we reserved through AAA and it was great, and we got what I felt was a good discount (more than I thought). The AAA person seemed to know what she was doing, and everything went very smoothly. I think you are supposed to call AAA directly and talk to someone to get the best discounts, as their website doesn't really have a lot of info about discounts.

Loop 1500 is water and electric only. Also the driveway is very short. You may not have room to keep your tow vehicle on the site in addition to your TT (unless you want to back up the TT onto the sand). Also no sewer on these sites. So, if they let you book a partial hookup and you are OK with that, then I guess it's OK, but with a larger TT, not having a place to dump balck or grey water may be a challenge. There are no dump stations at the Fort.

 

[2goofycampers]

The tent loops are 1500 and 2000. 1500 is closer to "stuff" and 2000 is a little more away from the hustle & bustle. You can absolutely request certain loops!

Is the 1500 loop tent only? When we made our reservations, we requested loop 1500 with our 21' trailer, and as far as we know it was okay.

Also, we reserved through AAA and it was great, and we got what I felt was a good discount (more than I thought). The AAA person seemed to know what she was doing, and everything went very smoothly. I think you are supposed to call AAA directly and talk to someone to get the best discounts, as their website doesn't really have a lot of info about discounts.

I was thinking the 1500 & 2000 loop were for pop-ups and tents only.

 

[Shannone1]

I was thinking the 1500 & 2000 loop were for pop-ups and tents only.

I think you are right.

 

[MadFF]

Loop 1500 is water and electric only. Also the driveway is very short. You may not have room to keep your tow vehicle on the site in addition to your TT (unless you want to back up the TT onto the sand). Also no sewer on these sites. So, if they let you book a partial hookup and you are OK with that, then I guess it's OK, but with a larger TT, not having a place to dump balck or grey water may be a challenge. There are no dump stations at the Fort.

Okey Dokey, looks like I should call and change that! I'll probably ask for loop 1600, if I remember correctly that is the next loop.

Thanks for the responses!

 

[clkelley]

Okey Dokey, looks like I should call and change that! I'll probably ask for loop 1600, if I remember correctly that is the next loop.

Thanks for the responses!

Did you actually book a partial hookup?? If so, then it's not a matter of just changing loop request, you'll actually need to change your reservation to a full hookup. If you have already booked a full hookup, then you probably wouldn't be put in 1500 anyway, as that is a partial hookup, in that case just change your loop request to 1600.

 

[PolynesianPixie]

Thank you guys so much! If any of you are going to DW in April, stop by our "compound" and I owe you some sangria, mojito, beer, wine, coca-cola classic, tea, coffee......whatever it is you may want to imbibe. I'll even throw in some chips and guacomole! I really, really, appreciate your help and I promise to pay it forward as I become more Disney-versed.

Melissa

Wish I was going to there, Melissa!

Okey Dokey, looks like I should call and change that! I'll probably ask for loop 1600, if I remember correctly that is the next loop.

Thanks for the responses!

You're right!

 

[blisschaser]

I just thought of something. If you feel nervous about the amount of tents on the site, Wal-Mart has something called a "connection" tent. It is actually 3 tents with tunnels that connect one larger tent with two smaller tents on either side. All connected, technically, it is one unit, but will still give the privacy for everyone.

Ok, that is about the coolest thing ever! It would work perfect for privacy. I like it even without worrying about tent rules. We booked a preferred, just water and electric. We are only using tents so we don't need sewer. Thanks for the fax number to the campgrounds. I think we got a discount right around 15% by using the the DW reservations when comparing it to the internet price on the WDW site. I thought that was pretty decent, would calling AAA directly end up being a larger discount? And if so, if I cancel my current res, can I immediately rebook thru AAA? Also, silly question, but I paid for our site in full, in the event it is better to cancel and book directly with AAA do they refund your CC immediately or is it a big process?

Thanks again!
Melissa

 

[clkelley]

Ok, that is about the coolest thing ever! It would work perfect for privacy. I like it even without worrying about tent rules. We booked a preferred, just water and electric. We are only using tents so we don't need sewer. Thanks for the fax number to the campgrounds. I think we got a discount right around 15% by using the the DW reservations when comparing it to the internet price on the WDW site. I thought that was pretty decent, would calling AAA directly end up being a larger discount? And if so, if I cancel my current res, can I immediately rebook thru AAA? Also, silly question, but I paid for our site in full, in the event it is better to cancel and book directly with AAA do they refund your CC immediately or is it a big process?

Thanks again!
Melissa

You won't get any more discount by going through the AAA office. I would just keep your campground reservation as is, then look for the best price on tickets. Disney reservations gives the same AAA discount on room only reservations.

Did you say you booked preferred?? If so, that is water, electric, sewer, and cable. There is no such thing as water & electric only in the preferred loops. If there are no water and electric only sites available, then your loop choices would be 100 - 800 and loop 1400. If you can't get it switched to partial hookup, then you need to make sure you request a site with as much sand area as possible, as the preferred sites tend to have more driveway and less sand for RVs and campers.

 

[blisschaser]

You won't get any more discount by going through the AAA office. I would just keep your campground reservation as is, then look for the best price on tickets. Disney reservations gives the same AAA discount on room only reservations.

Did you say you booked preferred?? If so, that is water, electric, sewer, and cable. There is no such thing as water & electric only in the preferred loops. If there are no water and electric only sites available, then your loop choices would be 100 - 800 and loop 1400. If you can't get it switched to partial hookup, then you need to make sure you request a site with as much sand area as possible, as the preferred sites tend to have more driveway and less sand for RVs and campers.

Ok that is good to know because I told her I was only bringing tents and only wanted water and electric, she even said do you need sewer and I said no. However, what she said was I have a preferred site available. I wrote down preferred, so I know that is what she said. I just assumed that it was just water and electric. Plus the price I got off of the WDW websites booking, for a tent site for ten nights was $896. She gave me a price of $750. So it seemed to be in line with the price of the tent only site too. Should I just call them back and ask?

 

[blisschaser]

I just went back to WDW and realized that $896 is a preferred site. It looks like they don't have any tent only sites available. I have to say, I don't really like the idea of tenting amongst a bunch of big RV's. It seems there would be no privacy at all, let alone not enough space. Kinda bummed. Any thoughts?

 

[Shannone1]

I just went back to WDW and realized that $896 is a preferred site. It looks like they don't have any tent only sites available. I have to say, I don't really like the idea of tenting amongst a bunch of big RV's. It seems there would be no privacy at all, let alone not enough space. Kinda bummed. Any thoughts?

I wouldn't worry about it. When I was there we rarely even seen our neighbors. People are so busy at the parks or around the CG that they don't really spend that much time at their site

 

[clkelley]

Ok that is good to know because I told her I was only bringing tents and only wanted water and electric, she even said do you need sewer and I said no. However, what she said was I have a preferred site available. I wrote down preferred, so I know that is what she said. I just assumed that it was just water and electric. Plus the price I got off of the WDW websites booking, for a tent site for ten nights was $896. She gave me a price of $750. So it seemed to be in line with the price of the tent only site too. Should I just call them back and ask?

Yes, I would call back and ask.

 

[blisschaser]

I wouldn't worry about it. When I was there we rarely even seen our neighbors. People are so busy at the parks or around the CG that they don't really spend that much time at their site

Very true. How much will we really be there? I'm not actually that worried about it. I think it is all perspective. I mean if you can complain about being at Disneyworld then maybe it is time to get a little perspective in your life, right?

 

[Sinclare]

I think you are right.

Not completely true, they are just partial hook-up sites. Anything that can get in them can use them. In 2006 we were in 2000 loop and had one of those multi-million dollar RV's beside us for a week. Swing out plasma screen and everything. I've also seen the smaller RV's along 5th wheelers.

I wasn't there when they pulled that huge $$$$ RV in beside us but I would have liked to seen it. That thing was HUGE and took up all the blacktop/sand pad/+ hung out in the air off the back of it.

 

[2goofycampers]

blisschaser... people cancel everyday keep trying to get the site you want, 2weeks before people who have packages booked and do not come up with the full payment and 5 days before arrival people with room only ressies will cancel or drop off. NEVER GIVE UP right till the end.

 

[blisschaser]

blisschaser... people cancel everyday keep trying to get the site you want, 2weeks before people who have packages booked and do not come up with the full payment and 5 days before arrival people with room only ressies will cancel or drop off. NEVER GIVE UP right till the end.

So what do I do? Just keep calling the res. line every day and asking if any tent sites are open? Also, I assume the price will drop at that point, will they adjust it? And will they still honor the AAA discount on it? I don't mean to sound clueless but............well, I am.
Melissa

 

[2goofycampers]

call everyday, we have called a few times a day, best time is when they open 7am est . the price will drop to water and electric price . you may or may not get the AAA at the time , remind them you had it on the ressie you have now, might help, if not then you have to keep calling to get the AAA rate. NEVER GIVE UP we have all but once gotten what we wanted.

 

[DznyRulz]

So what do I do? Just keep calling the res. line every day and asking if any tent sites are open? Also, I assume the price will drop at that point, will they adjust it? And will they still honor the AAA discount on it? I don't mean to sound clueless but............well, I am.
Melissa

Yes, yes, and I'm not sure about that. I would think that if you already have the AAA discount it should carry over. The only hitch might be if they have to cancel the reservation and create a new one. I would think you would be able to just make a change in your reservation without having to start over. If you can't get the AAA discount but can get the tent site, make the reservation. You can keep calling back to see if a AAA discount becomes available then have it applied to your reservation. Disney will credit the difference.

For the kind of scratch you are being charged for a preferred site and given that you're tent camping, to me it's worth the hassle to save the bucks. That way you can apply it to the tickets, gas, meals at Trail's End.

And you're not clueless, just inexperienced. You will just have to visit The Fort more often!

 

[clkelley]

To keep the calling down on yourself, why don't you have Rhonda (she is a moderator for this forum) take over your reservation at Dreams Unlimited. She will then contact Disney daily if necessary and do her best to get you that partial hookup site at AAA rate. If it's possible, she can handle it, if not possible, then it saved you calling every day. I think she's out of town this week, but find her name in one of the posts and send her a private message, and she will give you everything you need to do about transferring the reservation.