PTParaD Summer 2020 errr 2021 vacation.

[bama_ed]

Great job on your first Fort Wilderness trip report, PTP.

Your great pictures made it look like there was no rain at all during your trip (ha).

Finally, I think you set some sort of record for the number of BTM rides in one vacation.

Bama Ed

 

[jbrostek]

Sorry you had to cut it short. I am prepared for the 2pm thunder storm.

 

[Teamubr]

We will certainly stay there 99/100 next time we come back, unless the overhead of dragging the rig there and back outweighs the cost.

Great TR! Thanks for letting us follow along.

FWIW, I used to do the math for every trip. I still have a spreadsheet that compares dragging the RV the 1003 miles each way compared to driving and staying at a Value or staying at a Moderate. I never factored flying, because that was way too costly for 3 of us. Now that DS pays his own way, that is slightly more attractive.

Factoring the difference in fuel, the Fort was nearly the same as staying at a Value. This was before the daily parking fee. At that point it came down to food. I typically eat breakfast and 2-4 dinners at the camper. That was the deal breaker. Having my own bed wasn't really a factor for me like I know it is for others. I stayed in so many places for work and when racing, that a hotel bed doesn't bother me.

I have stayed at a 1/2 dozen different resorts on property from Values to DVC Villas. I really just prefer the feel of the Fort. Someday I would love to stay at one of the Epcot resorts. Beach Club or Boardwalk would be fun, but I think it would be a "once and done". I have a really hard time justifying the price for the Deluxe resorts.

j

 

[Part-Time Paradise]

Great job on your first Fort Wilderness trip report, PTP.

Your great pictures made it look like there was no rain at all during your trip (ha).

Finally, I think you set some sort of record for the number of BTM rides in one vacation.

Bama Ed

Yes, no rain... I felt like a cartoon character with the storm cloud following directly over me.

I've always liked BTM. I guess my kids like it as much or more.

Great TR! Thanks for letting us follow along.

FWIW, I used to do the math for every trip. I still have a spreadsheet that compares dragging the RV the 1003 miles each way compared to driving and staying at a Value or staying at a Moderate. I never factored flying, because that was way too costly for 3 of us. Now that DS pays his own way, that is slightly more attractive.

Factoring the difference in fuel, the Fort was nearly the same as staying at a Value. This was before the daily parking fee. At that point it came down to food. I typically eat breakfast and 2-4 dinners at the camper. That was the deal breaker. Having my own bed wasn't really a factor for me like I know it is for others. I stayed in so many places for work and when racing, that a hotel bed doesn't bother me.

Financially, I agree it's about a wash. Time also factors in there for me. Tagging on 3 long days or 2 really uncomfortable days on both ends cut into the vacation time at the destination.