Off to Disney in T-Minus 7 Days and Counting
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Trip Report:
Pool Side, sitting with a soda and enjoying the kids playing
Day One:
We made it to Disney after a 22 hour trip, we had a challenge and blew a tire on the way down, just south of Bowling Green KY. We swapped it out, very proud of the wife, she was out there wrenching with me and helping me get the spare off.
Gassing up at Gainesville I noticed the spare was almost egg shaped with a possible snapped belt. Had some luck a gas station across the street had trailer tires and we changed it out....
We arrived at the gates and life is good:
Checking in is a breeze, they are doing some minor construction at the main gate of the campground, but still not difficult to process.
We got the 300 loop as asked and got a wonderful campsite, shaded nicely with plenty of trees but no major overhangs, close to the comfort station, my son helped me set up the outside, Mom went in and got things ready.
Took a nap, walked around, went to the sing along and did some hanging with the Chip and Dale Crew:
Next day we went to Animal Kingdom and hit the majors: Safari, Everest, Dinosaur, and finished up with Circle of Life:
Giovanni got picked to dance in the parade... I got picked to be the leader of the Warthogs..... what a fool
We went to Downtown Disney and had dinner at T-REX the boys loved it, the food was very mediocre at best....
Snuck in a Pony Ride:
We came back hit the pool, storm passed and had some ice cream. Decided to do some smores:
Giacomo with his SMores Face
Called it a night...
By the way, did Golf Cart Rental from Kenny. He is Awesome, had it waiting in the parking area ready to go, had roll down doors and cover for it, which came in handy the next day. It is the fastest out here.... I am passing people on the road getting not so nice stares as I am laughing like a little school girl.
Day Three:
Magic Kingdom
Awesome day even with the Down Pour and rain for several hours.... My youngest and I went without Ponchos and danced in the rain and just laughed. It was great. Giovanni fell in love with Space Mountain, Giacomo loved Pooh, rode it three times. Had dinner in the castle, hooked up with Snow White.... If she can handle Seven Dwarfs, no problems with two Italians:
Ran stopped at around 8 PM just in time to find a seat for the Parade, the Picture Show on the Castle and Wishes.... All were great
Had one bad moment while there was very disappointed with people in general. My son Giovanni and I were walking under the train tracks at the main gate on our way out for an afternoon break on the right side of the area (as you should) and this man just runs my son right over, knocks him to the ground and keeps walking. I turned and said "nice knock over a seven year old." Went about our business and next thing I know I am getting confronted face to face with this guy. I asked my son to move over to Mom and keep walking out of the park. I told him I thought it was quite rude to knock over a child, even after I made eye contact with him as we were walking towards each other. He got very mouthy and I explained to him it was a very bad idea to get in my face and that he needs to walk away and just enjoy his family and I walked on. He again got in front of me calling me some names. At that point I told him I was going to report him to Security and left. It was very sad.
Today: Was Animal Kingdom all day and now pool time
We had the Buffet Character meet and greet at Tusker House, food was excellent was very impressed, probably my favorite..
Will tell you I have informed my wife that I am not sure I will ever go to a Disney Resort after being at Fort Wilderness Campgrounds. My camper, my fridge, my food, casual feel, easy pace, kids playing with other kids in the loops, golf carts, camp fires, and etc.... AWESOME
Even Lily our Boston Terrier Loves it and the Pet Area:
Wifi is ok, not the greatest. At the Pool it is really strong no real problems, but over by the Trails End, it is hit or miss, cuts out several times... Only brought My IPAD so a cable modem does me no good.
More later
Pool Side, sitting with a soda and enjoying the kids playing
Day One:
We made it to Disney after a 22 hour trip, we had a challenge and blew a tire on the way down, just south of Bowling Green KY. We swapped it out, very proud of the wife, she was out there wrenching with me and helping me get the spare off.
Gassing up at Gainesville I noticed the spare was almost egg shaped with a possible snapped belt. Had some luck a gas station across the street had trailer tires and we changed it out....
We arrived at the gates and life is good:
Checking in is a breeze, they are doing some minor construction at the main gate of the campground, but still not difficult to process.
We got the 300 loop as asked and got a wonderful campsite, shaded nicely with plenty of trees but no major overhangs, close to the comfort station, my son helped me set up the outside, Mom went in and got things ready.
Took a nap, walked around, went to the sing along and did some hanging with the Chip and Dale Crew:
Next day we went to Animal Kingdom and hit the majors: Safari, Everest, Dinosaur, and finished up with Circle of Life:
Giovanni got picked to dance in the parade... I got picked to be the leader of the Warthogs..... what a fool
We went to Downtown Disney and had dinner at T-REX the boys loved it, the food was very mediocre at best....
Snuck in a Pony Ride:
We came back hit the pool, storm passed and had some ice cream. Decided to do some smores:
Giacomo with his SMores Face
Called it a night...
By the way, did Golf Cart Rental from Kenny. He is Awesome, had it waiting in the parking area ready to go, had roll down doors and cover for it, which came in handy the next day. It is the fastest out here.... I am passing people on the road getting not so nice stares as I am laughing like a little school girl.
Day Three:
Magic Kingdom
Awesome day even with the Down Pour and rain for several hours.... My youngest and I went without Ponchos and danced in the rain and just laughed. It was great. Giovanni fell in love with Space Mountain, Giacomo loved Pooh, rode it three times. Had dinner in the castle, hooked up with Snow White.... If she can handle Seven Dwarfs, no problems with two Italians:
Ran stopped at around 8 PM just in time to find a seat for the Parade, the Picture Show on the Castle and Wishes.... All were great
Had one bad moment while there was very disappointed with people in general. My son Giovanni and I were walking under the train tracks at the main gate on our way out for an afternoon break on the right side of the area (as you should) and this man just runs my son right over, knocks him to the ground and keeps walking. I turned and said "nice knock over a seven year old." Went about our business and next thing I know I am getting confronted face to face with this guy. I asked my son to move over to Mom and keep walking out of the park. I told him I thought it was quite rude to knock over a child, even after I made eye contact with him as we were walking towards each other. He got very mouthy and I explained to him it was a very bad idea to get in my face and that he needs to walk away and just enjoy his family and I walked on. He again got in front of me calling me some names. At that point I told him I was going to report him to Security and left. It was very sad.
Today: Was Animal Kingdom all day and now pool time
We had the Buffet Character meet and greet at Tusker House, food was excellent was very impressed, probably my favorite..
Will tell you I have informed my wife that I am not sure I will ever go to a Disney Resort after being at Fort Wilderness Campgrounds. My camper, my fridge, my food, casual feel, easy pace, kids playing with other kids in the loops, golf carts, camp fires, and etc.... AWESOME
Even Lily our Boston Terrier Loves it and the Pet Area:
Wifi is ok, not the greatest. At the Pool it is really strong no real problems, but over by the Trails End, it is hit or miss, cuts out several times... Only brought My IPAD so a cable modem does me no good.
More later
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Beautiful family. I love Lilly ! 
Princess Bette
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Enjoying your report - thanks for sharing! 
Care to share where online you picked up your FW decal/magnet? 
I think we need one of those!-
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