Premium,Preferred,or Full hook-up

[GoofyCampers09]

I'm trying to figure out which loop would be better for us. we have a 30ft fifth wheel a 1 ton dully and would like to put up our easy up ...can we get all this on a full site or are they to small plus not sure about being in a pet loop with a newborn are they those loops usually noisy?? i saw that all full loops are pet friendly we would also like to be close to the pool any suggestions??

 

[clkelley]

If you want to be near the pool, then you would NOT want a preferred. Those loops are up by the marina.

The only full loop that would be somewhat close to the pool is Loop 1600 and you are not guaranteed a loop, but can request one.

The closest loops to the pool are Premium Loops, 1400, 900, 1000, 1300.

In most cases a pet loop vs. non pet loop, there is really no difference in noise level. Here lately, Disney has placed pets in just about every loop.

 

[dtum]

When we were there in June we were in a pet loop and never saw any pets. Being so hot they probably all wanted to stay in the A/C--they're not stupid unlike us humans who chose to stay out in the heat all day at the parks. Something to be said for a dogs life.

 

[stpetedisneydad]

We just stayed in the 1700 loop which is a full hook up loop. Saw plenty of big 5th wheels with dually trucks and large motor coaches on the loop. There were pets on the loop including ours but all were friendly and no barking what-so-ever. The walk to the pool really wasn't that far, maybe 5 to 7 minutes.

 

[railmail]

After having raised two children, and currently having two dogs, in my honest opinion, pets are definately quieter than newborns! lol!

 

[Bessie_Blue]

I'm with Railmail.....We have pets and a newborn the newborn sleeps though the pets racket but the pets don't sleep through the newborns screaming at 2am...then 4am...then 5am...u get my drift. We picked preferred Nov 09 and Dec 10 closer to the main bus and boat line....I think

 

[dfchelbay]

Unless things have changed recently, I think of the loops as follows:

Full - no cable tv
Preferred - with cable tv
Premium - with cable tv and longer cement parking pad.

We stay for long periods of time when we go, so we like our cable tv. Cable on Disney property is slim pickings as far as number of channels. I think it cost $10 more per day from a full to a preferred.

If you have an internet card to travel with, get yourself a slingbox and you can get all your home cable channels while on the road, and you'll never have to pay more than a full hook up. Works great, especially if you travel for work. You can watch just about anything while waiting in airports, and even when driving, your passengers can watch tv.

 

[dtum]

Disney "cable" is the worst excuse for cable we've ever seen. It's more like a few local channels and Disney commercials, but what can you do---we're all a captive audience

 

[clkelley]

Unless things have changed recently, I think of the loops as follows:

Full - no cable tv

ALL sites at the campground now have cable including the partial hookup sites!!!!!

 

[mnsprk]

You could have trouble getting into some of the Preffered loop sites with a 30' and dually. You would be better off going for a Premium with what you are wanting to do.

 

[dtum]

Depends on what you want to watch. I would, but that's because we have one at home and are used to all those channels. Disney cable has local, some news, disney cartoons (they run the same ones over and over and over--GS actually had them memorized in the exact order they ran in!), DVC commercials, park commercials---you get the idea.

 

[GloryBee]

We have a reservation at FW for this December. Our reservation is for a partial hook-up or "pop up/tent" site. When we reserved, we clearly stated that we have a 12 foot box tent trailer that opens to 24 feet and we tow it with a large (19ft) crew cab pick up truck. Now, we are being told that the sites will be too small for us. Unfortunately, they can not allow us to change our reservation to a larger site since they are fully booked. Should we just stick with the site we have? Are the sites small? We understood that they were a good size but we stressed we needed the 24 feet for the trailer plus the 19 feet for the truck.

 

[Shan-man]

I would be surprised if there were any site at FW that could not handle a 43' rig.

 

[clkelley]

We have a reservation at FW for this December. Our reservation is for a partial hook-up or "pop up/tent" site. When we reserved, we clearly stated that we have a 12 foot box tent trailer that opens to 24 feet and we tow it with a large (19ft) crew cab pick up truck. Now, we are being told that the sites will be too small for us. Unfortunately, they can not allow us to change our reservation to a larger site since they are fully booked. Should we just stick with the site we have? Are the sites small? We understood that they were a good size but we stressed we needed the 24 feet for the trailer plus the 19 feet for the truck.

I think you will be fine UNLESS you absolutely don't want any of your rig on the coquina sand area.

Most of the partial hookup sites have a 16x16 and larger square sand area, then about 20-25 foot of driveway.
If you back your tent trailer into the sand area, then you will have plenty of room to spread it out and have room for your awning on most of the sites.

Then there will be plenty of room to park your truck.

Just a note, this is not normal sand. It is coquina, which is a sand/seashell mixture and hard as a rock. Your camper will not sink in this.

As a matter of fact, a lot of popup owners push their campers to the back of the site and turn it sideways for even more room.

If you check out the following thread, it has wonderful pictures of a lot of the partial hookup sites.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2083091

 

[Tnbob]

Would you recommend that we bring our satellite dish then? I was thinking of leaving it home.

I always bring my dish

 

[GloryBee]

I think you will be fine UNLESS you absolutely don't want any of your rig on the coquina sand area.

Most of the partial hookup sites have a 16x16 and larger square sand area, then about 20-25 foot of driveway.
If you back your tent trailer into the sand area, then you will have plenty of room to spread it out and have room for your awning on most of the sites.

Then there will be plenty of room to park your truck.

Just a note, this is not normal sand. It is coquina, which is a sand/seashell mixture and hard as a rock. Your camper will not sink in this.

As a matter of fact, a lot of popup owners push their campers to the back of the site and turn it sideways for even more room.

If you check out the following thread, it has wonderful pictures of a lot of the partial hookup sites.

]

Thanks so much. Those pictures really help. So to summarize, if I understand correctly, pretty much all of the sites are of good size and, unless you are talking about a really big rig (large 5th wheel or motorhome), you can base your site selection on the connections provided (water, electricity, sewer). This is more along the conventions of other campgrounds. I think it is a bit confusing for Disney because they call the sites "tent/pop-up". In the pictures from the link, it looks like hybrids and travel trailers would be fine in partial hook-up as well. I guess the length of pavement varies but the overall length is very generous. Additionally, it sounds like pets are fine in all categories as long as you tell them ahead of time that you have a pet and you are willing to use the kennel rather than leave the pet unattended. Am I understanding this all correctly?

 

[clkelley]

Additionally, it sounds like pets are fine in all categories as long as you tell them ahead of time that you have a pet and you are willing to use the kennel rather than leave the pet unattended. Am I understanding this all correctly?

Officially, partial hookup loops are NOT pet loops. However, I have seen folks in those loops with pets. There are no poop bag dispensers in 1500 or 2000, and in 2000, the closest pet walk is quite a ways away. Also, it is true that pets can only be left unattended in hard sided trailers with air conditioning. Since you have a tent trailer, you will need to board the pet when you are away. You "might" even be asked to board the pet 24/7 since you are in a partial hookup.

(But with the way the rules are enforced that is doubtful).

 

[Tri-circle-D]

Thanks so much. Those pictures really help. So to summarize, if I understand correctly, pretty much all of the sites are of good size and, unless you are talking about a really big rig (large 5th wheel or motorhome), you can base your site selection on the connections provided (water, electricity, sewer). This is more along the conventions of other campgrounds. I think it is a bit confusing for Disney because they call the sites "tent/pop-up". In the pictures from the link, it looks like hybrids and travel trailers would be fine in partial hook-up as well. I guess the length of pavement varies but the overall length is very generous. Additionally, it sounds like pets are fine in all categories as long as you tell them ahead of time that you have a pet and you are willing to use the kennel rather than leave the pet unattended. Am I understanding this all correctly?

GloryBee-

I am sorry that I missed your original post.

First, let me say welcome to the Disboards.

Next, let me assure you that you will have no problem with a partial site for your 24 foot (open) camper and 19 foot truck. My camper is 25' opened, and my tow vehicle is a Ford Excursion (which I believe is 18.5' long). I will fit on any site in the Fort, including any partial site. On a partial site, the camper will have to go on the coquina pad. It is not a big deal. But, if you want everything on concrete, you will have to reserve a higher level of site.

The official WDW website says that the partial sites are suitable for tents and pop-up campers only. The website specifically says that if you have a travel trailer or motorhome, you should not reserve a partial site. But, the sites can certainly accommodate a small travel trailer. I have personally seen larger travel trailers, and even Class C's on the partial loops on occasion. But, mostly only tent campers and pop-up campers are on those loops.

As far as utility connections go, there is no difference in the premium, preferred and full designations. They all have electric, cable, water and sewer. The only difference utility-wise between these categories and the partials is that the partials do not have sewer. They do have electric, cable and water.

There are supposed to be no pets on the two partial loops. But, again, I have seen campers with pets on these loops. I believe the updated info on the website still says that there can be no pets in tents, whether attended or unattended, but this rule doesn't seem to be enforced either.



TCD

 

[sshudson99]

Newbie here! I have been reading and looking at many pictures and have noticed that there is a water hose on the electric stump? Is this for campers to use? Is this in all loops? Thanks

 

[mnsprk]

Newbie here! I have been reading and looking at many pictures and have noticed that there is a water hose on the electric stump? Is this for campers to use? Is this in all loops? Thanks

They have the hoses there for "EMERGENCIES" such as a possible brush fire but they are also used by the staff to clean the sites before the next person checks in. There is no hose fitting on the end, just a cut hose..