Tent Rental?

[Sleepydormouse]

My 7 year old niece really wants to do "real camping" (in a tent) but the rest of us think "camping" is when you have to settle for a moderate resort instead of deluxe. ;-)

So when the whole family is in Disney this spring, my brother thought he could stay one extra day after the rest of us leave and spend the night with her in a tent at Fort Wilderness.

But with airlines charging so much for each bag these days, it would cost a small fortune to bring two sleeping bags and a tent in addition to all the luggage they will need for the rest of our 5 day trip.

I guess he could buy a tent while they are there, but that would involve either finding a way to dump it after or mailing it home.

Where could he go to mail it home? And is there a way to rent a tent instead? (And no, driving is not an option)

 

[Tri-circle-D]

They charge approximately $37 a night to rent a tent at Ft. Wilderness. They will set the tent up for you. You can also rent cots, which I think are an extra $5 a piece. You also have to pay for a campsite. So, the cost of that one night of camping will be more than what it would cost you to stay in a value resort. But, if the night of camping must be done, and it is only one night, and you are flying, you are probably better off renting the tent, rather that trying to bring one with you. The number to call for this is 407-939-7807. I hope it works out for you!

TCD

 

[Sleepydormouse]

Thanks!