Things to do right before or after HDDMR? What would you like to do?

[RaySharpton]

I was hoping to do the Fort Wilderness Campfire program after the Hoop-Dee-Doo Muscical Review on Tuesday evening, December 3, 2002, but it begins at 7:00 P.M., and we will be in the HDDMR.

But this might be a great DIS-meets for families with kids, like shep and others. The following quote is from Deb Wills:

When does the campfire program begin and what is it like?

The campfire program is open to all WDW resort guests. It generally begins around "7:00 p.m." during the fall/winter season. It is held near the Meadow Trading Post in the campfire area. The program begins with a sing-along led by a Disney CM and a "marshmallow roast" around two "campfire" rings. You may bring your own marshmallows or buy them at the Chuckwagon (roasting sticks and marshmallows are $2). You may also buy pizza, hot dogs, candy, nachos, juice, popcorn, sodas, coffee, beer and other refreshments at the Chuckwagon. While this is going on, Chip and Dale make an appearance to visit with guests and sign autographs. The sing-along lasts about 40 minutes. Next, one or two Disney animated features, depending upon the season, are shown on a large outdoor screen. Seating is available in bleachers or on benches. There is also plenty of room to lay out a quilt or blanket. The movie schedule is posted at all comfort stations. In the event of rain, the sing-along is still held on the porch of the Meadow Trading Post. The following is a recent movie schedule, just as an idea of the type of entertainment provided:
February 2002
4 Flubber
5 Lady and the Tramp
6 Pooh's Grand Adventure
7 Snow White
8 Inspector Gadget PG
9 Atlantis
10 Mighty Joe Young PG
11 The Little Mermaid
12 Robin Hood
13 The Love Bug
14 The Parent Trap PG
15 The Tigger Movie
16 The Princess Diaries
17 The Emperor's New Groove
18 Mary Poppins
19 A Goofy Movie
20 A Bug's Life
21 Pinocchio
22 102 Dalmatians
23 Mulan
24 The Aristocats
25 The Rescuers Down Under
26 Pete's Dragon
27 Toy Story
28 The Apple Dumpling Gang
March 1 Tarzan
March 2 Homeward Bound

Then I thought that maybe before or after HDDR we might want to ride some horse drawn carriages through Fort Wilderness. Here is some more quotes:

"Private carriage rides" - Cost $30/half-hour. Call (407) 824-2832 to reserve (reservations suggested, not required). Available at the Tri-Circle-D Ranch between "6 p.m. and 10 p.m." nightly. There are two carriages available; one accommodates four adults and two children, the other accommodates two adults and two children.

Or if you don't have anything else planned after HDDMR, maybe you would like to hang around and see the following:

Electrical Water Pageant - nightly at 9:45 PM at the FW beach and marina

How do I contact Ft. Wilderness?
Ft. Wilderness is at 4510 N. Ft. Wilderness Dr. Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-1000. Phone is: 407-824-2900; Fax is: 407-824-3508.

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Just thinking out loud, again...lol.

I'd like to ride the horse drawn carriage before or after the HDDMR, and see the Electrical Lake Parade after the HDDMR.

Anyone else?

RaySharpton

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Fort Wilderness Campground map by Deb Wills.

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Outdoor movie threater by Deb Wills.

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Pioneer Hall by Jeff Spence.

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Campfire and roasting marshmellows by Jeff Spence.

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Hayride (I couldn't find a horse drawn carriage ride) by Jeff Spence.

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Jeff's daughter on a pony ride. This seems like it would make a nice family DIS meet, too, for shep.

 

[luvdsny]

I want to do it ALL! LOL

I think roasting mellows and taking a horse-drawn carriage ride sounds wonderful!

I can't wait!!!! I just got done watching Barry's slide show video, so I am PUMPED and ready to go! "Whoo-Hoo!"

 

[Fantasia Sam]

Sounds like a plan to me Ray!

 

[December99]

I think I will probably only hang around to do the EWP and then head over to DD for a bit of shopping and then back to my room...I'm gonna need this night to sleep!!!!! I don't want to overload myself on the first night. And doing something beforehand...I'm not sure about I may just want to hang out around the pool or something at OKW after I get checked in. And hopefully KimRaye and I will be arriving about the same time but if not, I may need to hang out at the airport until she arrives so that we can check in together. So the first night prior to about 4pm is up in the air. Thanks for thinking out loud though Ray!!!

 

[Pixie Power!]

Is there room in your carriage for me Ray?? I'd love to join you on this, it all sounds great to me.

Emma

 

[bashful64]

A carriage ride sounds wonderful. Count me in. You have some great ideas Ray!

 

[BarryHom]

When will we sleep?

 

[CDoobee]

I would love to see the Electric Light Pageant after HDD! I've never done either of these. And if we can fit in the m-roast thing, too, that'd be great!!

Thanks for taking such good care of us, Ray!!

Debbie

 

[RaySharpton]

The roasting marshmellow roast, Sing-a-long, and outdoor movie will unfortunately take place during our Hoop-Dee-Doo-Muscical Review. But the Carriage rides could be squeshed in before or after the HDDMR and the Electrical Light lake parade afterwards.

Shopping at DownTown Disney is always a good idea.

I could use some of you DISers ideas about the Holiday Resort Tour and what you would like to do on my other thread.

I would love to have you guys ride with e. I'll call tomorrow about the four adult carriage.

Ray

 

[perfectmatch300]

Ray, as usual, I think your ideas sound great! I'd love to do the carriage ride, and, believe it or not, we've never seen EWP!

 

[RaySharpton]

They only have two carriages running at the same time, so you might want to call and reserve one if you want to do this.

They also have the hayride.