October 2015 Fort Wilderness Meet and Greet Thread

[serenitygr]

LOL That is funny about the steps- I think I remember that post, in fact! LOL

We are actually arriving September 29th- we might be the first of the October group to arrive. (hopefully this won't get us kicked out of the group) So if a live trip report isn't started by then, I'll start one when we get there, and I'll put a note in here so everyone knows.

 

[Uruguayo21]

Hello DIS boarders!

It seems a few of us are going to be at the Fort at a similar time. Instead of having every bodies pre trip threads overloaded with this Meet and Greet, why not create its own thread. Here is what I propose.

Board name
Real name (if you so desire)
Dates while on site
Coming as a group or as a family/solo

Sirenia88
Alan and Elizabeth depending who posts
October 8-18, 2015
Premium site
With the family wife Elizabeth and DD(7) Teagan My in laws are staying at Port Orleans

I know many of us have plans such as myself (DW maximizes our Disney time since we only have a short amount of time for our trips.) Others are less planning like as they may not have ADRs, FP+, parties, or other commitments. They also may come to the fort more often than others.

Right now, I will keep this as an October thread but who knows it might change to just a M&G thread for others to use while some may not be there. Well everyone, enjoy!

Uruguayo21-
9-29/10-03
1400 Loop
Visiting with the family!
We will have our DisBoards sign out! Can't wait to meet up!!

 

[serenitygr]

Uruguayo21-
9-29/10-03
1400 Loop
Visiting with the family!
We will have our DisBoards sign out! Can't wait to meet up!!

Hi Uruguayo21! How cool! You are arriving the same day we are!! And we are keeping our fingers crossed for the 1400 loop- what made you request that that loop, just out of curiousity? Are you driving down? We'll also have our sign out, if I can figure out how to transport it on the plane Not too sure how that's going to work- maybe I'll look into sending it ups to the fort and have it waiting- wonder if that's possible?.....

 

[Uruguayo21]

We didn't request the 1400 loop that is just what they gave us. We usually ask for the 1800 or 1900 loop but they didn't have anything available there. I'm not even sure exactly where the 1400 loop is but I'm sure we will love it! Hope you get your sign down with you I would try to mail it to the fort I think I have heard of people sending things there for them to pick up. Please stop in and say hello! We look forward to meeting you guys!!

 

[serenitygr]

Who does your family include? Any kids? The first time we were put in 1400 it was just random- we'd asked for a spot close to a bus stop (for my mom to have less walking) and close to the pool. We ended up being just across a little grassy area from where the movie and campfire is every night. Our kids were 8 and 11 at the time, and it was so perfect because while we were doing stuff around the motorhome, they could just walk right over to the campfire and watch the movie- they didn't have to wait for us. And close enough to walk to the pool if we wanted to. I loved it there.

How do you know already which site you have? Did they tell you when you made the reservation? We requested our sites in the 1400 loop, but of course they told me they will do all they can but there's no guarantee- it depends on which sites are open when we check in....

Maybe I will see if I can find a box- we had 2 signs- one larger green one, and then a smaller laminated paper one. I'd rather bring the wood one We'll definitely be looking for signs to find everyone while we are there! I just signed up on the September thread too I'm pretty excited to meet some people and start putting faces to names...

 

[Bishoparc]

I have been thinking about this, and with so many of us there during October I wonder if we might be better off to do one thread for all of us to report on instead of potentially there being 10 or more threads to keep up with. We can use it and those watching from home won't be having to look at multiple threads to keep up.

Ok...I hate to be the lurking thread idea stealer but tiggerdad, do you mind if I steal this for September as well? lol

 

[tiggerdad]

Steal from me? Heck man, I stole it from Bamaed.

Sure thing, you can rip off the idea that I ripped off!

 

[sirenia88]

Hi,

I have updated the original post of a list disboarders heading to the fort in the October time frame. Serenitygr complied this list and asked if I could added to the original thread. WE have many people coming in for October. Pretty cool.

 

[JacquiBee]

JacquiBee
Jacqui
Me, DH, DD (26)
Cabin
October 10-14, 2015

We will be arriving late, but I just can't wait! Haven't stayed at the Fort in YEARS! Wish I had a camper, though. As this was a "last-minute" ressie, I was unable to rent a camper from Florida Camper Rental. Maybe next time.

 

[bama_ed]

Steal from me? Heck man, I stole it from Bamaed.

You folks can pay me back by somebody having a cold one on the Trails End porch for me (and post a pix in the "Kickin' It" thread).

Bama Ed

PS - that updated list of who's going to be there in October is AMAZING. Thanks to sirenia88 and serenitygr for getting it put in post #1

 

[serenitygr]

You folks can pay me back by somebody having a cold one on the Trails End porch for me (and post a pix in the "Kickin' It" thread).

Bama Ed

PS - that updated list of who's going to be there in October is AMAZING. Thanks to sirenia88 and serenitygr for getting it put in post #1

I really think we need to get a group picture there, Bama Ed! And most definitely post it!

 

[CowboysButterfly]

CowboysButterfly
Tammy Sue(Me 44), Wes(Hubby 45), Gloria(My Momma 60)
Oct. 21st - Oct. 28th
Camper/Tent Site
3rd Trip to WDW and 1st time at the Fort. This will also be my hubby's 1st trip and we are all celebrating our birthdays. Looking forward to the F&W Festival and MNSSHP.

 

[Nature Mom]

Hi y'all! It has been so long since I have been here on the Dis but I am so happy to see names I recognize! I was told about the meet thread on another group so I am happy to be back adding my info. Got the email that my MBs shipped today, so the countdown is really on!

This trip:

10/2-11

Nature Mom
Charlotte (me, 43), Grumpy hubby, David (44) (first time he has been back since 1978. He never comes with us. We are MAKING him this time.)
Son, Jordan, 24, DIL, Meghan, 21, grandbaby, Leilani Aurora, 1 (It's her first trip!!!)
Daughters, Lyndsey, 20 and Katie, 15.

Full Hook up, haven't requested a loop yet. So far our plans include the Disney Nerds podcast meetup on the 2nd, Dapper Day on the 3rd, MNSSHP on the 4th and homeschool day on the 8th. Hoping to get tickets for one of the tapings of The Chew on either 7th, 8th, or 9th. The rest of our time is as unplanned as possible. lol

So happy to be back Dis'ing with you all!

 

[serenitygr]

Hi y'all! It has been so long since I have been here on the Dis but I am so happy to see names I recognize! I was told about the meet thread on another group so I am happy to be back adding my info. Got the email that my MBs shipped today, so the countdown is really on!

This trip:

10/2-11

Nature Mom
Charlotte (me, 43), Grumpy hubby, David (44) (first time he has been back since 1978. He never comes with us. We are MAKING him this time.)
Son, Jordan, 24, DIL, Meghan, 21, grandbaby, Leilani Aurora, 1 (It's her first trip!!!)
Daughters, Lyndsey, 20 and Katie, 15.

Full Hook up, haven't requested a loop yet. So far our plans include the Disney Nerds podcast meetup on the 2nd, Dapper Day on the 3rd, MNSSHP on the 4th and homeschool day on the 8th. Hoping to get tickets for one of the tapings of The Chew on either 7th, 8th, or 9th. The rest of our time is as unplanned as possible. lol

So happy to be back Dis'ing with you all!

Hi Charlotte! So glad you found us on here!! There's no better place to be than the camping board! And the Fort! I hope we get a chance to meet up, since we are there at the same time!

 

[Nature Mom]

Hi Charlotte! So glad you found us on here!! There's no better place to be than the camping board! And the Fort! I hope we get a chance to meet up, since we are there at the same time!

Thanks so much Serenitygr for telling me about the thread! I do hope we meet up, even if it is a short hello at Meadows!

 

[Lehuaann]

Lehuaann
Oct 28 - Nov 6
Cabin (2500 loop, fingers crossed)
DH, DS, DD, and myself (ages 15 to 50+ )

 

[Lehuaann]

Hi y'all! It has been so long since I have been here on the Dis but I am so happy to see names I recognize! I was told about the meet thread on another group so I am happy to be back adding my info. Got the email that my MBs shipped today, so the countdown is really on!

This trip:

10/2-11

Nature Mom
Charlotte (me, 43), Grumpy hubby, David (44) (first time he has been back since 1978. He never comes with us. We are MAKING him this time.)
Son, Jordan, 24, DIL, Meghan, 21, grandbaby, Leilani Aurora, 1 (It's her first trip!!!)
Daughters, Lyndsey, 20 and Katie, 15.

Full Hook up, haven't requested a loop yet. So far our plans include the Disney Nerds podcast meetup on the 2nd, Dapper Day on the 3rd, MNSSHP on the 4th and homeschool day on the 8th. Hoping to get tickets for one of the tapings of The Chew on either 7th, 8th, or 9th. The rest of our time is as unplanned as possible. lol

So happy to be back Dis'ing with you all!

Congrats on your grandbaby! Love the name Leilani

I wish we were able to participate in YES/Homeschool Days this year. This would've been DS last year to do so

 

[Nature Mom]

Congrats on your grandbaby! Love the name Leilani

I wish we were able to participate in YES/Homeschool Days this year. This would've been DS last year to do so

Thanks so much Lehuaann!! She was a surprise but I wouldn't trade her for anything!

I'm sorry you won't be there for HS days. I know we are getting to the last years of our HS days, too. My homeschooler is planning on Dual Enrollment at a local college next year, so this may be our last. I don't want to think about that yet! This is our fifth year of HS days, I am not ready to end it. lol

 

[Yellowstonetim]

LOL That is funny about the steps- I think I remember that post, in fact! LOL

We are actually arriving September 29th- we might be the first of the October group to arrive. (hopefully this won't get us kicked out of the group) So if a live trip report isn't started by then, I'll start one when we get there, and I'll put a note in here so everyone knows.

SEPTEMBER! LOOK OCTOBERITES! THERE's a SEPTEMBERITE HERE!! How dare you!

Actually we are arriving the 29th too, but will have a busy day. If you start it, we'll chime in. Thanks!

 

[sirenia88]

Looks like a party here. The list has been updated as regularly as possible and when I have time.
Thanks to Serenitygr for keeping me up to date for the updates.