bama_ed
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Folks,
We're finally in the home stretch now that it's Labor Day and this long anticipated DISMeet at the Fort is about to take place. This DISMeet is focused around a group of campers from the DIS Camping Board who get together at the same place at the same time to ..... camp ..... while we enjoy the sites and sounds of the area plus each other's company. Camping DISMeets have sprung up regionally and are becoming annual events as they move around and flex with the mix of attendees at each event. DIS members have routinely said hello to each other during Fort camping trips during Halloween visits, Marathon events, spring break, or just a weekend stay and even had lunch together.
The idea of a DISMeet at Fort Wilderness is the culmination of this idea of meeting face to face in a relaxed setting while, let's face it, enjoying a vacation at Walt Disney World. The Fort is ground zero for us and despite rising campsite prices and the pressure of development around it, the Fort still holds its charm and offers one of the best camping experiences there is. It's been years in the discussion and talking phase and while the current pandemic and economic impacts from it have reduced our number of attendees and altered the current WDW experience, we're moving forward with our plans for those that can and will attend.
Speaking of those who can attend, below is the list that I have tried to keep current of who is going to be at the Fort and on what days as a part of our group. As you can see, we have some folks who will be there "in parallel" with us and who may be around from time to time. My apologies for mistakes, omissions, or general fat fingering I may have done while compiling this list - post corrections and I will update and repost the info here:
This info is based on data provided by our hard working Travel Agent and posts I've read here on the Camping Board.
To wrap up this first post, I want to highlight another long-standing DIS tradition and that is the support that the DIS has shown to Give Kids The World, a central Florida charity with a long established record of giving vacations to families with critically ill children and offering them a happy time full of memories together.
https://www.gktw.org/
Pete Werner, the founder and owner of the DIS, has long advocated for GKTW and the DISMeets have traditionally had a focus of supporting this very worthwhile organization. In line with that, we have established a specific giving opportunity for our Camping DISMeet friends to particpate in (and I thank our poster @garneska for setting this up). Please consider making a donation to GKTW via this link:
The Camping DISMeet GKTW Donation Link <click here>
I've already made a donation and will be giving more between now and our event. You don't have to be listed in the group above or camping with us to donate - anyone reading this thread can make a donation of any amount to this very worthy cause.
Here is an interview a member of the DIS Podcast team, Deni Sunderly, did with Pam Landwirth of GKTW back in December of 2019 about GKTW and working with the DIS.
OKAY - LET'S DO THIS!
I AM READY TO RENDEZVOUS!
Bama Ed
PS - back to fixing/tinkering with things on the trailer and getting my decorations organized....
We're finally in the home stretch now that it's Labor Day and this long anticipated DISMeet at the Fort is about to take place. This DISMeet is focused around a group of campers from the DIS Camping Board who get together at the same place at the same time to ..... camp ..... while we enjoy the sites and sounds of the area plus each other's company. Camping DISMeets have sprung up regionally and are becoming annual events as they move around and flex with the mix of attendees at each event. DIS members have routinely said hello to each other during Fort camping trips during Halloween visits, Marathon events, spring break, or just a weekend stay and even had lunch together.
The idea of a DISMeet at Fort Wilderness is the culmination of this idea of meeting face to face in a relaxed setting while, let's face it, enjoying a vacation at Walt Disney World. The Fort is ground zero for us and despite rising campsite prices and the pressure of development around it, the Fort still holds its charm and offers one of the best camping experiences there is. It's been years in the discussion and talking phase and while the current pandemic and economic impacts from it have reduced our number of attendees and altered the current WDW experience, we're moving forward with our plans for those that can and will attend.
Speaking of those who can attend, below is the list that I have tried to keep current of who is going to be at the Fort and on what days as a part of our group. As you can see, we have some folks who will be there "in parallel" with us and who may be around from time to time. My apologies for mistakes, omissions, or general fat fingering I may have done while compiling this list - post corrections and I will update and repost the info here:
This info is based on data provided by our hard working Travel Agent and posts I've read here on the Camping Board.
To wrap up this first post, I want to highlight another long-standing DIS tradition and that is the support that the DIS has shown to Give Kids The World, a central Florida charity with a long established record of giving vacations to families with critically ill children and offering them a happy time full of memories together.
https://www.gktw.org/
Pete Werner, the founder and owner of the DIS, has long advocated for GKTW and the DISMeets have traditionally had a focus of supporting this very worthwhile organization. In line with that, we have established a specific giving opportunity for our Camping DISMeet friends to particpate in (and I thank our poster @garneska for setting this up). Please consider making a donation to GKTW via this link:
The Camping DISMeet GKTW Donation Link <click here>
I've already made a donation and will be giving more between now and our event. You don't have to be listed in the group above or camping with us to donate - anyone reading this thread can make a donation of any amount to this very worthy cause.
Here is an interview a member of the DIS Podcast team, Deni Sunderly, did with Pam Landwirth of GKTW back in December of 2019 about GKTW and working with the DIS.
OKAY - LET'S DO THIS!
I AM READY TO RENDEZVOUS!Bama Ed
PS - back to fixing/tinkering with things on the trailer and getting my decorations organized....
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