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Has anybody used the Minnie Van service going to and from The Fort? Do they come to your campsite or do you have to get picked up at the front? Also do they provide car seats if requested? TIA

We went to Cocoa Beach in February and I saw a bunch of people walking their dogs on the beach.

Finally got a chance to record this podcast about wildlife at the Fort. Thanks for all the replies. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-discamp-podcast/id1281369946?mt=2&i=1000400649036

What exactly happened to the peacocks? I heard on another podcast they were an annoyance to the campers and were relocated not sure if that's accurate though.

Yeah I'm usually doing the 4 am walk with the dogs myself when we camp. Although we don't bring them to the Fort because we spend so much time in the parks. I still get up and run and that's when I see the most wildlife. One time I went running on the trails before daylight and as soon as I heard a deer crashing through the woods I turned around. Not sure who was more spooked me or him.

Haha.... Good stuff.

Bat house? Where is that located?

I was thinking about doing a podcast about the wildlife at Fort Wilderness? Where (and when) are some of the best places to spot wildlife that you have noticed?

I hate to hear this. I will keep the unfortunate people who are stuck at WDW over Christmas in my thoughts and hope they find a way to enjoy themselves.

DisCamp Podcast Episode 9 - Christmas at Fort Wilderness is out. We discuss one of the most special times of the year to stay at The Fort. Hope you enjoy. Follow me on twitter @discamppodcast. If you would like to be in the show email me at [email protected]. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-discamp-podcast/id1281369946?mt=2&i=1000397001603

Haha... I knew I was going to mess something up on that one. I actually spent probably 2 hours researching it too. At this rate, it won't be long before I will have enough corrections to fill a whole show. Thanks for listening.

DisCamp Podcast Episode 8 - the different types of campsites at Fort Wilderness is up. I know most of you already know all about the differences in preferred, premium and full hook up but it's still a confusing topic for some people. Thanks to @Tri-Circle-D for shedding some light on why the categories are the way they are. Hope ya'll enjoy it. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-discamp-podcast/id1281369946?mt=2#episodeGuid=tag%3Asoundcloud%2C2010%3Atracks%2F356396324

Here is a video someone posted on twitter.

Couldn't agree more. Plus the satisfaction you get out of making something yourself. I hope to have one made before my next trip.

DisCamp Podcast Episode 7 - My October trip report is up. We had a great time and I'm suffering the Disney hangover right now. I just have to convince my wife to go back soon. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-discamp-podcast/id1281369946?mt=2&i=1000394150723

I tried online check in today for 11am and never received a text. I showed up at 11am anyhow. I just went through the normal check in line and they sent us right through. I was in my site by 11:15. I still don't think the online check in helped much though.

This happened to us on our last trip as well. We waited close to an hour for the bus to Epcot. One family was worried about missing their breakfast reservation and told the Disney Springs bus driver who did not have anybody to take. He switched his electronic sign and took us to Epcot. Not sure if that's a normal occurrence but it's worth a shot if you are sitting there for awhile.

I think you may have won critter bingo with all those sightings

Nice. We will overlap a few days. Keep us updated on your trip.

Awesome. I wanna give that a try. How long are ya'll staying? We will be there in 10 days.

Episode 6 - RV prep tips and packing item lists is up. Follow me on twitter @Discamppodcast for more updates. If you would be interested in coming on a show email me at discamppodcast @ yahoo.com. Feel free to subscribe, rate and review on iTunes. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-discamp-podcast/id1281369946?mt=2

Yeah a podcast (especially a little one like mine) is not much different than a message board post. Its just an audio version for people on the go. For them to ban me because their Website has a podcast that rarely mentions Fort Wilderness is hilariously misguided. Funny you mention the brouhaha. I first lurked on Fort Fiends in 2013 before our first trip to the Fort and saw numerous cryptic posts referencing the other site, etc. I didn't get it at the time but I'm starting to connect the dots. I literally had never heard of the camping portion of that forum until I stumbled across it on

That already happened within hours of me joining. I'm here for the long haul.

I'm glad I'm Team Fort Fiends then.