fortpartyof4

And you as well! I thought of you when my sons both got the opportunity to record at Bob's Big Boy/Sound Kitchen in Franklin a few years back. Paul and I will be back in a few months for his brother's big bday bash. I'm tired just thinking about it lol.

FL Prepaid!!! I'd much rather they went to Penn State like most of their classmates, but they are both right where they want to be and doing well! Cannot ask for more than that!

I randomly popped on to FF and this was the first thread I noticed. I have a lot of catching up to do around here but am delighted to see so many familiar names contributing! When I was a "regular" here, I lived outside of Jacksonville, FL and my kids were in elementary school. We started camping at the Fort in a tent when they were 3 and 6, then a pop up, then a TT. In 2013, we relocated to a suburb of Philadelphia. Sold our TT to another family on this board right before we moved. We did get a new one, though we do not tow it down there. Now when we visit WDW we stay in a cabin. Expe

I also completely agree with your sentiments. I am disgusted, sad, and very disappointed in the decisions that have been made which will result in spoiling the charm and tranquility that was once my beloved Fort Wilderness. Fueled by greed and power, and certainly not made by anyone who has any real appreciation for what the Fort is to so many, much less having spent time there relaxing. As you said, at least we have our memories!

Thank you for the update! I have not been to Epcot in years, so fun to see what's new. Love the super flexible easy feeling of your WWW weekend! Exactly how I operate.

Thanks! It looks fabulous! My late in-laws were big RCI people. We stayed at several places compliments of their many ownerships over the years.

Enjoying your TR! Though, it is making me hungry! I am inspired by your solo visits to the parks. I suspect this may be in my future now that my kids are older and the hubs isn't into WDW like I am. He likes it OK, but not enough to stay all day and really dig in. Curious where you stayed for this visit? You mention a condo, do you own, or rent? Looking for new options since cabins have gotten so pricey!

In and first! How appropriate that I pop on here and happen to catch the beginning of your TR! Not unlike when I was at the Fort recently and popped on to catch the latest, only to find out I was there at the same time all of you were! I look forward to hearing more about your weekend. And, I am so glad I got to meet all of you!

note the ones along the cart path to the beach in the distance:

oops didn't mean to post it twice!

I also noted all of the survey stakes when we were there last weekend. Took some photos, will attempt to see if I can figure Imgur out and post them. I have to say, the placement of some of them was unsettling.

Anyone have the name of an off site golf cart rental co., other than Tee Time? They've been our go-to for years, but my husband refuses to use them any more so I have to find another source. Thanks for any help!

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you who are in the path of this horrible storm. I've been monitoring the updates since I have so many friends and family in NE FL, then yesterday when the path shifted west I immediately thought of many of you who are in that part of the state. I hope you are able to get to a safer place if you can.

Congrats on the new camper!! If you check from time to time between now and your Oct. trip, I'd be willing to bet you could get a FHU site for your TT. But, even if that doesn't happen, as others have said, I am sure you would be able to fit a 19' trailer on a partial.

BAHAHAHA!! This is completely true. And while you're at it, go ahead and let your 13 year old take the cart for a spin, tell them there is no need to be careful or stop for buses.

when we were there last month there was a (smaller) 5th wheel in the 2000 loop! Had to do a double take!

Just wanted to pass along some news I discovered during our last visit to the Fort in Feb. Guests of FW are no longer allowed to use the fitness center, Sturdy Branches, at WL. My son and I took the bus over to work out and our bands would not open the door. No one was in there to let us in, so we went to the main desk in the lobby and inquired as to why they wouldn't work, and the CM told us Fort guests are no longer welcome to use the facility. He cited it being partially due to the room not being attended by a CM anymore. As we were actually staying in a cabin this trip and pay

We are here now. Very surprised to see all the playgrounds fenced. What was the rationale? If it's safety I guess I understand but personally I find them sort of unsightly. Beach fence just makes me sad.

The suggestion that has been made about having carts floating around for those on this board, and those who are Fort regulars, has been done. I witnessed it myself many times in years past, and I know of some of the contributors to this thread have taken advantage of a very similar arrangement. As many have stated, Disney put their foot down on outside cart rental vendors, as well as scaring off those of us willing to juggle carts on site. I've used Kenny for years. Again, I concur with everyone that his service is above and beyond, but his product can be sub par. The last time

We kept our TT at a storage place on 27 in Davenport. Just tried to google the name but it appears to have changed hands since we used them, so cannot speak to the quality these days. But, it was a great place in terms of proximity to the Fort and economical. I got the recommendation from Curt here on FF who used to store his pop ups there when he was operating Fort Camper Rental.

I am so sorry your trip didn't go so well.....hoping everyone is on the mend now. Still, you have a great outlook and it seems you made the best of it. We've only been on one, a 3 night, and I agree completely - it's not enough time. Next one will be longer for sure! I want to learn how to speak coon-ass! LOL! Thanks for sharing your experience!

Just saw this from an RV group I belong to. Thought it might be helpful to some Fort evacuees?

What about all the folks who stay there for extended periods? The ones who have sheds and EZ ups and all sorts of decorations to deal with? I can't imagine that will be an easy task......