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We have arrived in Florida and are heading to the fort as I type. Hubby was a trooper with 4 girls in the car who were either whining for internet or food or bathrooms or out cold while he drove most of the way. Can't wait to meet everyone and experience the fort for the first time.

Thanks everyone. We will have flash lights and glow sticks (left unused for some party or the other) Less that 24 hours till we start our Trek down to the fort. This house has never had so much pixie dust floating around. We purchased the thermacell and already have had good effects in our back yard so our fingers are crossed. Doing some last minute laundry and clean up before the fireworks tonight. (Hubby and DD (18) are volunteer firefighters and paramedics so they to standby and make sure everything stays safe) Then a quick nap before we head out at 5 am to make the drive down from NY.

Did BBB last trip with our 5 year old DD and she loved it. Doing it again this trip as a surprise for our last day at Disney with CRT reservations that night. She has no idea it is happening and I can't wait to see how she reacts when we get there. We purchased dresses and are bringing them with us. (she picked two) she can decide when we get there. Best thing as a graduation gift she got DISNEY CARDS with enough to cover her BBB plus a few extras. It is well worth the money when you see the magic.

Yippies... 2 more wakes up and we are on our way to Fort Wilderness. You have been wonderful with all your answers and welcome. We are pretty much packed and ready to go. The only thing left to do is packed up the car and settle everyone in there seats for a fun trip down. Any last minutes suggestions or ideas for us. Can't wait to get there and enjoy.

Thanks again. I think we will bring one lantern for grilling but should be okay otherwise.

Thanks... we are looking at picking up a therma cell and have another question (knew it was going to happen) Our rental travel trailer comes with awning lights. Do any of you also use other lighting like lanterns etc.. or does Disney provide enough lighting for the area. Packing is making me crazy with questions and what to bring and not to bring. 4 days to we leave and the excitement is building. I'm sure there we be a more questions coming. You have all be so wonderful and we appreciate all your help. Thank you!

See I knew there would be more questions.... I read somewhere that Disney frowns on citronella candles.... Hubby just asked if we should bring them. Any other suggestions for bug repellent or bug sprays? Thanks all... less than a week till we get to the fort.

12 more days till our trip and we are getting super excited as prom and graduations are finally over. Excited that our daughters got plenty of money to bring with them to Disney. I'm off the hook for that. Packing is beginning and you have all been wonderfully helpful with all of your answers. We are hoping to meet some of you while we are down at the Fort. As packing continues I will probably be logging on with questions but for now I think we are good. The girls are making our sign any suggestions as to what to put on it. The girls are decorating it with Disney characters and a bit of ea

HI all, About 22 days until we head to the fort. A bit nervous and overwhelmed but I figured whatever I forget we can always buy. Budget has been figured out and we are starting to plan what will be coming with us and what will NOT. LOL We are renting our travel trailer from Meacham and Andrew has been wonderfully helpful. We are all set with our tickets, reservations and dining plans but I have a few more questions. My husband has family that lives local to the fort is it bad form for them to come visit us for the day while we are staying at the fort. We were thinking of BBQing at the s

Thanks everyone! I'm thinking I will have more than enough socked away I'm just a nervous Nellie when it comes to possibly running out of money. Most of our meals, tickets, etc are paid for. I was thinking more for extras, gas and food for the RV. This is a graduation gift for my three girls and I want them to have the time of their lives. Just spoke to some family and they will be giving Disney gift cards and cash as gifts. so they will have plenty of money.

LOL I understand that but I don't want to not have enough. We have a special account that will is being used exclusively for Disney trip by then there will be about 3000 in the account for use but that will include the gas, meals there and back as well as hotel in Ft. Lauderdale. I'm think that it should be plenty being that we have already paid for campsite, RV, tickets and dinning plan. The money is really for the extras.

Thank you all. You have no idea how much better I feel about this trip. I am a planner that ends up losing sleep over trips like this. I know this is a very individual question but does anyone know about how much cash/credit we should expect to spend. Our campsite, rv, tickets and dining plan has been paid for. (have to get those character meals in for the little one) We are thinking on one maybe 2 meals and snacks at the RV. I am more concerned about grocery bills estimates and or spending money in the parks and at the campgrounds. We will still have to continue down to Ft. Lauderdale area

Thank you all. We are getting excited to go. 42 days to go from today.

thank you so much. this helps so much. I am starting prom and graduation season soon so I wanted to get some of the major stuff set up and ready to go. You are all amazing and I appreciate it You are all more then welcome to stop by and say hi. We are a friendly bunch.

Hi all, My daughter's begged for a camping trip to Disney for their graduations (two from high school and the other from 1st grade) and well they got it. Now I am so overwhelmed with what to bring and what not to bring. We are renting from Meacham's RV's and have the fort wilderness package. Can anyone help me with the must brings? We are driving from NY. at the fort July 6th - July 13th We are planning on at least one if not more meals in the RV per day. How clean our the comfort stations (having two 18 year old girls I told them if they want long showers it will be in the comfort s