Otter Spotter aka Debbie

Have there actually been any houses built in there yet? I know the high-rise is well underway. So underway, you can see it when you loop around the Fort - which sort of destroys the idea of camping in the wilderness.

Welcome! Since no one answered your question about 1700 or 1800 loops & being away from comfort stations....Sites 1800-about 1820 are not only away from the comfort station but, away from the bus traffic noise. Sites 1710 - 1726 are away from the comfort stations but you might hear bus noise. If you have an android cell phone download the app "Sites at the Fort". There's also an i-phone app, but I don't know what it's called. If you search "i-phone app" under forums, you'll find the info. These apps show you site by site pictures of most sites. My favorites are 1720, 1722, 1801, 1803,

Perhaps the explanation will be that the Hessian's built a fort with a castle somewhere off the Mississippi in Louisiana?

We walked past there on 11/29. It won't be opening anytime soon. Now that being said, it was about 9pm and construction crews were hard at work.

Cute!!

I'm not sure they won't be Disney cast members. Starbuck's is probably paying Disney a hefty price for such visibility - yet Disney holds all the cards. You just can't get better advertising than this and it includes an international audience. Disney has ALWAYS gotten big business to pay for (or in today's world partner with) attractions. Have none of you ever seen the term "Sponsored by" at the various attractions? Walt was the inventor of getting others to pay for his dreams. Brilliant, if you ask me!

Starbuck's coffee is preferable to any coffee Disney makes. The bakery is no loss. Since they contracted with Aramark some years ago, and did away with the actual baking for Main Street Bakery, the baked goods were no better than what you get at 7-11. And I can't tell you the last time I went into Fountain View.

It can be a lot of fun. Is the food worth the price? No. But that's almost anywhere at Disney. We've gone there one time on our own and 2 other times because visiting friends or family wanted to go. In my opinion, once was enough but, it was cute enough that we went back because our "peeps" wanted to. Don't expect a show, but do expect to be entertained - especially if somebody asks for ketchup!

I vacillated about getting an e-reader for about a year after they came out. Finally my DH said, "Will you just order the damned thing? I'm tired of listening to you." It is without a doubt the best purchase I've ever made. I have the Kindle 3G & have had it for almost 4 years. If it craps out on me, I'll probably get another one. My DH has a tablet set up with my Kindle account and I also can get to my library on my Samsung droid. I'm too old to read books on my droid (or rather, my eyes are) - so that's out. The tablet is to heavy and too cumbersome - so that's out. My Kindle fits ni

Thanks for the info!

Yep - we saw "Dead Big Red", the plane, and the rifle wielding cast member on the AP preview, too. The dead elephant was a bit much - so I was glad they removed it. Now - for kids and first timer's, the "Simba 1" & "Little Red" shtick is okay. When you've heard it more than once, no so okay. I rather see real animals and not plastic replicas. The other item open on the preview was the boat ride in the "river" around AK. We loved it! When they opened the park to the public, it was closed. :argh:

Just curious as to what time you were there. I thought Boardwalk was open until something like 2am or later because of Jellyrolls, ESPN, and other clubs.

My thoughts exactly!! Great medal!!

Me too!! Rick gets so frustrated that I have to stop him from going over and helping. Like I tell him - they gotta learn sometime!! Like Dave, over the years we have seen lots of damage done when people are backing in. Not as much now as in years past when the sites were smaller and the roads were narrower. Disney's done about as much as they can to improve the campsites without completely ripping out the infrastructure and starting over. With what they charge, that's exactly what they should have done with all the "big improvements" of 2008.

Yep!! As much as I love OLJ, Lea Salonga has the voice of an angel. She was in the 25th Anniversary Edition of Les Mis and her performance captivated me! Out of this years line-up I've seen NPH, Whoopi, Gary Sinise, and Marlee Matlin. Out of those four Gary Sinise was hands down my favorite. Marlee's performance is unique and if you can you, should try to see it. We did the reserve seating years ago but now we just wander around until the performance begins & can usually sneak in and get a seat. If nothing else we sit on the planter in front of the America Pavilion & you can hear e