Official 'Post a Picture of your Campsite at FW' Thread

[ftwildernessEASTER08]

Plus trip report

Hello Campers,
Our trip report begins with the itenerary that we followed 99% of the time.
We had 6 in our party. We had the Disney Dining which was great except there are too many desserts included.
We were in loop 2000 or Spanish Moss Loop. Not an especial attractive loop. It looks like a fire happened in the middle of it or they chopped down most of the trees or something. We ate breakfast each morning at camp. We took our mickey waffle iron. My husband cooks this! We also had a neat little gas camp toaster for bagles. We took a microwave for the bacon and such. We have a cooler that has a plug in and acts like a little fridge.
After 2 days we decided to rent a golf cart and had to wait a day to get one. (Reservations suggested)


Arrived Ft. Wilderness campsite Sat. March 22st check in is at 1pm
Camp address: 4510 N Fort Wilderness Trail, Orlando, FL 32830
To Do:
Set up camp (Our battery died at the check-in post and the FW staff jump started it quickly It took us 2 hours to set up camp under a drizzle of rain.
Magic Kingdom was open til 3:00am !Rode Big Thunder 3xs! saw Spectromagic Parade. Space mountain broke down- so long wait there.

Sun March 23rd
Easter Sunday
Easter Mass at Contemporary left camp at 9:00am for 10:15 mass
Then spent day at MGM
There was hardly anything Eastery in the Parks except I did collect the Easter Pins and Stitch on the World Of Disney Store at Dowtown was holding an Easter Egg.
We saw the Beauty and the Beast Show.
MGM Sci-Fi Dining at 8:35 pm Reservation - The Steak was good at the Sci-fi dining 6 of us fit into a car.
Camping was cool at night -dipped into the 40's. It didn't rain aside from the drizzle on the first day. We used cots in tents with warm sleeping bags.
We liked the tent camping!


Mon March 24th
Magic Kingdom AM (VERY CROWDED - I wanted to leave!) so we went to Animal Kingdom after our Lunchtime reservations 12:55 at the Liberty Tree Tavern at Magic Kingdom
Then we went to Animal Kingdom which was very pleasant at night! Crowds are fine during the Extra Magic hours.
We went to camp mickey to get autographs saw the bug's life 3d show and then went on the dinosaur ride. Ran to use our tray service on the Dinning plan before the pizza place closed! whew! Took lots of photos with the photo pass program. Over 80 photos are on our CD!

Tues. March 25th
Went to Epcot (spent whole day at Epcot)
Notes:1:20 lunch reservations at the Garden Grill –
Epcot had (Extra Magic Hours past 7:00pm for Future World) World Showcase stays open until 9:00pm Illuminations at 9:00pm. at 11:00am got our Test track fast passes- they were for 4:50-5:50pm. We did a lot of pin trading and milling around the coca cola experience. We walked through a lot of the attractions. Had fun! Character dining was fun! The line for soaring was 2 hours during the day. We waited until evening to do that. We went on Figment's ride Oh, By the way we had a "FIRST TIME AT DISNEY WORLD" guest and we got her a pin to wear to that affect. We looked at the landscaping as it was during EPCOTS flower fest. Then we used our Test Track Fast Passes - A fun Ride! But we had to wait as the ride broke down for about 1/2 hour. Then spent the rest of the evening in World Showcase mostly around the American Experience (Our 7 year old loves American history and the Presidents- so...) Our 12 year old daughter loves Funnel cakes- so...) Then we went on Mexico's boat ride. Then I ordered a Bloody Mary at the Tavern in England. And sipped it until Illuminations. We sat on the terrace directly in front to watch. Great view!



Wed. March 26th
My husband and 11 year old son went to Animal Kingdom extra early (for 7:00am). They rode the Yehti 4xs and ate a tray service breakfast. They came back to camp and we all went to Typhoon Lagoon . We were lucky to go and have a nice time this day. The next day was crowed with school groups.
From Typhoon Lagoon we had to hurry our group up to be back at camp to go to the Hoop De Doo Revue 4:30 . (Good thing we had a golf cart!) Hoop De Doo was Great!!! We spent an enjoyable evening at Magic Kingdom!
Highly recommend the Monster Laugh show. An Interactive Audience show.




Thursday March 27th
Tried to go to Blizzard Beach but it was closed due to being "filled to capacity" so we went to Typhoon but the same crowd!!!
We broke a rule and when to the Port Orleans Resort to use their Pool. We felt justified to do this with both water parks closed.
Then to MGM for 3:30 Hollywood and Vine diner reservation.
Saw the block party parade before our meal for the Fantasmic Show 8:30pm Seating. We were able to to a lot of fun things. Rode the Rock n Roll roller coaster. I went as a single while everyone else saw Indiana Jones' show. In the single's line at the Rock-n-roll coaster it took 40 minutes! We went on all the attractions we wanted to do. We realized we had a table service left on our dining plan. I went to guest relations at MGM and were able to get lunch reservations for the next day at Wolfgang Pucks Cafe at Downtown Westside. Leaving MGM was crazy crowded after the last fantasmic show!






Friday March 28th
Check out by 11:00am
It took us 3 hours to break camp!
but we did it!
We then went to Disney Quest (arcade) great way to end the trip!
lunch reservations at Wolfgang Pucks Cafe at Downtown Westside.
I had the pumpkin Ravioli which is delicious!!
Shopped at the world of Disney. Then got on the road.

Bye Disney World.
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[chief19spixi]

WOW thats a big setup you got there

 

[ynottony99]

ftwildernessEASTER08 that is a great setup! Sounds like a great trip!!!

 

[CampingChristy]

Just a few to share...

 

[CampingChristy]

This was Loop 500, site #515.

 

[3gr8kids]

Just a few to share...

Hi Christy - nice set up! One question for you - are those tarps over your bunkends or are they special bunkend covers? Can you PM me so I don't take up anymore of this thread with OT stuff? Thanks!

 

[bradisgoofy]

This is our 2008 site ( see post #3 for our 2007 site ). I wasn't real happy with the site as it was a little narrow. It took a couple of minutes of moving around until we got it set to open the slides and not have anything blocked. We could put the awning out, be it was into a tree. Also, there was no room on the site for the picnic table so it went in the dirt between our site and 339. You can see our Fort Fiend LGMH logos on the front of the coach and there is one in the window of the cart, too.

 

[RvUsa]

We're not worthy, we're not worthy!!! Holy $#%, you are now my all time hero! You got the trifecta of my dreams, the coach, the cart and THE CAR!!!

 

[chief19spixi]

This is our 2008 site ( see post #3 for our 2007 site ). I wasn't real happy with the site as it was a little narrow. It took a couple of minutes of moving around until we got it set to open the slides and not have anything blocked. We could put the awning out, be it was into a tree. Also, there was no room on the site for the picnic table so it went in the dirt between our site and 339. You can see our Fort Fiend LGMH logos on the front of the coach and there is one in the window of the cart, too.

HEY thats the site I had last year!!! LOL

 

[Mickey Canada]

Awwww .... the stuff dreams are made of!!!

Love the stang!

I seriously don't make enough money!!

 

[Us3]

bradisgoofy, We spotted your site while looping one evening....but you guys were out. We went by the next mid-morning and you guys had already pulled out! Sorry we missed you...hope you guys had a great time like we did! Love the way you sported the lime green!

 

[Us3]

Our site #117, Spring Break 2008.

 

[Disneymommom]

you can see the clearing in these pics

I have a question, is the 300 loop too close to the pet friendly loop and did you see and hear a lot of doggies barking? We originally wanted loop 300 but heard it was near the dog friendly loop and we didn't knwo what to expect.

Can you help?

 

[proudmomof4]

Sonya.........I came by your site twice while we were there but you were out both times. I also found Bradisgoofy's sites but they were out too. I did meet up with Stacktester and Drewsmamabear though.

 

[2goofycampers]

I have a question, is the 300 loop too close to the pet friendly loop and did you see and hear a lot of doggies barking? We originally wanted loop 300 but heard it was near the dog friendly loop and we didn't knwo what to expect.

Can you help?

300 is a pet loop and is next to the dog park. 100 and 200 are nearby and not pet loops, you would not hear any barking in these 2 loops. you will hear doggies in 300 loop.

 

[bradisgoofy]

bradisgoofy, We spotted your site while looping one evening....but you guys were out. We went by the next mid-morning and you guys had already pulled out! Sorry we missed you...hope you guys had a great time like we did! Love the way you sported the lime green!

Bummer, we would have enjoyed meeting all of you. We had a great talk with stacktester one evening. Maybe next time. Even a bad day at WDW is better then a good day at work, but yes, we had a great time.

 

[chief19spixi]

300 is a pet loop and is next to the dog park. 100 and 200 are nearby and not pet loops, you would not hear any barking in these 2 loops. you will hear doggies in 300 loop.

while in loop 300 last year there were dogs around including mine but I did not he much barking at all with the exception of the ppl next to us who let their dogs bark all day and night!!

 

[Us3]

Sonya.........I came by your site twice while we were there but you were out both times. I also found Bradisgoofy's sites but they were out too. I did meet up with Stacktester and Drewsmamabear though.

Sorry we missed you Denise! We usually spent mornings at the parks or other resorts and then most of our evenings at the Fort.

 

[usewickhouse]

This was Loop 500, site #515.

Hi, we were just there!! Just got home 2 hours ago. We were in site 509 for 2 days and said if we ever get the chance to camp there again we would love to ask for site, I think it was 515 ir 516, the one right next to the comfort station. Was this site right next to the CS? It had a nice area of green grass that my little doggie would have loved to play on.

 

[ffpm63]

The last time we went we were in Loop 600 at the end toward the dock. By looking at the picture I think the site was 619. This was a gre site and pretty large the camper is 34 feet tongue to tail and the truck was 24 feet. It was real easy to back into since the exit road was straight out. It would be a good spot for a larger fifth wheel. I am going this year and was going to try for this spot when I had a 39 foot toy hauler but we since traded for a class A and it no longer matters. The other picture is 601 I think directly across from the site I had. My mom rented a 32 foot class C and that was what was in there alittle smaller site and right along side the road. I'm going again at the end of July and can't wait. The only complaint about the fort is it spoils you no other campground can compare.

Site 601

Loop 600

Just to give an idea how easy the site is to back into this picture was taken standing in front of my truck looking straight out.

The Dock