Specific Site Requests

[tim5055]

The recent thread regarding Specific Site Requests finally poushed me over the edge to update my Fort Wilderness Fun Facts and Information Web Page to address this issue.

On my section regarding "Reservations" I added:

Some things to keep in mind when making a reservation at Fort Wilderness. The folks who answer the phone (i.e. reservations cast members) have differing levels of expertise regarding Fort Wilderness. Keep in mind that there are tens of thousands of Disney hotel rooms fitting into a few categories such as Value, Moderate and Deluxe. Most rooms, no mater what property have similar size rooms, room capacities and rules regarding the room. So, the reservations cast members have most of the information regarding rooms in their head. Except for the exceptional reservations cast members, for Fort Wilderness they usually read what is on the screen in front of them. You may need to guide them with your reservation as you may actually know more about the campground then they do. At the very least, make sure they note the following things in the comments for your reservation:

Type of camping unit (i.e. trailer, tent, motorhome/coach etc.)
Length of your entire rig including tow vehicles and toads
Number/location of all awnings
Number/location of all slides
Let them know if you have pets

For more information, see the section below regarding "Specific Site Requests"

On the section regarding Specific Site Requests I added:

When making reservations you can ask to be assigned to a specific loop, and they will even note a specific favorite site, but remember nothing is guaranteed! While I could give specific instructions, I would just recommend reading one of the best articles I have found regarding site/room requests is "Faxing Your Room Preferences To Your Disney Hotel" by Jack Marshall. This and other great information is found on the All Ears Net/Walt Disney World Information Guide.
Now, with that said I will give you my personal opinion. Make your site selection known when you make your reservation so they can note it on your reservation. You are much better off requesting the things you like about the site/loop rather than the site/loop itself. For example, if you like the site because it is near a comfort station, then request that, if you like it because it is in the back of the loop and is quieter request that. The problem with asking for a specific site/loop is that the site assigners really don't know why you wanted that site/loop. If your request is not available they really don't know what you might find as a comparable site.

My thanks to HappyDznyCamper, who gave a clear/concise explanation regarding the information the site assigners need.

So, you opinion please. Will this help??

As always I am looking for corrections to my page, any and all comments regarding this issue or other things you find are open to discussion.

 

[ynottony99]

Good observations, solid advice.

 

[HappyDznyCamper]

The recent thread regarding Specific Site Requests finally poushed me over the edge to update my Fort Wilderness Fun Facts and Information Web Page to address this issue.

On my section regarding "Reservations" I added:

On the section regarding Specific Site Requests I added:

My thanks to HappyDznyCamper, who gave a clear/concise explanation regarding the information the site assigners need.

So, you opinion please. Will this help??

As always I am looking for corrections to my page, any and all comments regarding this issue or other things you find are open to discussion.

Wow! I feel so special, thanks

 

[JPG]

Good work as usual Tim! Keep up the good work on your website. It has been a great tool of reference for my family for several years now.

 

[terri01p]

I have really enjoyed your website !