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[PPink]

When we visited the Fort last time, we saw an RV with the giant castle underneath and the car which was parked be the trailer had Florida Tag "number" WALT DISNEY - I wonder if anyone knows the person and if there is a story to it.

 

[retired and happy]

When? Where? Castle Underneath?

 

[TinkBell10]

When we visited the Fort last time, we saw an RV with the giant castle underneath and the car which was parked be the trailer had Florida Tag "number" WALT DISNEY - I wonder if anyone knows the person and if there is a story to it.

We see this RV EVERY time we are there! It's parked right at the entrance to the Pioneer Hall area. I always assumed they just live there!

 

[Napria]

That's someone who is there long-term. She and husband are retired and now living their dream. I met her about two years ago.

 

[SinceDay1]

It has been there over 5 years, they had a motor home and now the fifth wheel, I was there today and took pictures of castle and will post them soon.

 

[PPink]

Ha that is interesting! I was thinking - maybe it is the bama ed guy who have many posts on the camping board here

 

[SinceDay1]

Is this the castle you are speaking of? I was there last week and got this. They are living it up as far as I can tell.

Richard

 

[robbi71]

So is that a vacation club deal, I wouldn't think they are paying the daily rate???

 

[wdwmom0f3]

Are they parked there yearly? This is interesting..... I could so see me doing this!

 

[bama_ed]

IIRC the lady's name is Hilda or Helga (something like that).

SinceDay1 is correct - they have literally been there for years and I believe they have to play the rate/reservation game just like we all do.

Bama Ed

 

[EnchantedSurprise]

IIRC the lady's name is Hilda or Helga (something like that).

SinceDay1 is correct - they have literally been there for years and I believe they have to play the rate/reservation game just like we all do.

Bama Ed

That is crazy!

 

[John VN]

That is crazy!

Let's see?

No mortgage......
No large home insurance bill....
No property taxes......
No large maintenance bills......
All utilities included......
Finest dining in the World within minutes.......
Entertainment within minutes.......
Neighbors pretty friendly.......
Fireworks every night......
Fairly safe environment.......
Fishing within walking distance........
Just a few golf courses nearby......

Crazy like a fox!......

 

[tiggerdad]

Finest dining in the World within minutes.......:

Agree with all but this...
Unless you are referring strictly to the Fort eateries...in which case I agree.

But I would still do it if I could. Very nice lady, met her in 2012 during our trip. Not sure if it is a couple, I just met the one. My then 1 y/o was trying to climb all into the decorations.

 

[Napria]

Agree with all but this...
Unless you are referring strictly to the Fort eateries...in which case I agree.

But I would still do it if I could. Very nice lady, met her in 2012 during our trip. Not sure if it is a couple, I just met the one. My then 1 y/o was trying to climb all into the decorations.

Yes, Hilda's husband lives with her there. I believe Hilda said his health isn't the best, last I talked to her. They started with a motor home that had a custom painting on the back of the backs of Mickey and Minnie sitting on a park bench, looking at a beautiful sunset. When I talked to her on our last trip she said they were selling it to buy a fifthwheel so they would have more room. I'm glad to see she got it!

 

[happycamper47]

Yes, Hilda's husband lives with her there. I believe Hilda said his health isn't the best, last I talked to her. They started with a motor home that had a custom painting on the back of the backs of Mickey and Minnie sitting on a park bench, looking at a beautiful sunset. When I talked to her on our last trip she said they were selling it to buy a fifthwheel so they would have more room. I'm glad to see she got it!

He passed away last year.

 

[Napria]

I am so sorry to hear that.

 

[EnchantedSurprise]

Let's see?

No mortgage......
No large home insurance bill....
No property taxes......
No large maintenance bills......
All utilities included......
Finest dining in the World within minutes.......
Entertainment within minutes.......
Neighbors pretty friendly.......
Fireworks every night......
Fairly safe environment.......
Fishing within walking distance........
Just a few golf courses nearby......

Crazy like a fox!......

Oh I don't mean crazy in a bad way, just.. well.. crazy to think someone is really living there?! Who needs Golden Oaks anyway!

 

[John VN]

Oh I don't mean crazy in a bad way, just.. well.. crazy to think someone is really living there?! Who needs Golden Oaks anyway!

I knew that, , just attempting to convince myself that to do the same thing would make a whole lot of sense.

 

[Judique]

I knew that, , just attempting to convince myself that to do the same thing would make a whole lot of sense.

You could try it - run the numbers and let us know!

A premium site for the year will run $50 to 55K for the year - maybe less if you get some AAA discounts.

Rent out your home for the year - rental amount times 12 months - add in your utilities and cable, etc and see how close you come.

(I would have to stay in a tent !!!)

 

[ChrisinNJ]

You could try it - run the numbers and let us know!

A premium site for the year will run $50 to 55K for the year - maybe less if you get some AAA discounts.

Rent out your home for the year - rental amount times 12 months - add in your utilities and cable, etc and see how close you come.

(I would have to stay in a tent !!!)

My property taxes are so high. It would probably be cheaper or break even for me to sell my house and live there.

I met Hilda in November. She is a lovely person.