Matt 6 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 First of all, long time lurker. Love this site! For our trip, I had booked a partial hook up site. I then decided I preferred "preferred sites' haha but they were all booked up. They did have a premium though. We just have a popup camper. Would you upgrade sites? Only rationale I have for upgrading would be to be closer to the boat ride to MK (We have a car for the other parks). Any suggestions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5kidsmommy 18 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 It really is a personal decision. Do you need the sewer hookups? How much of a cost difference is it? Would you rather put that money towards food or souvenirs. Will you have a cart? The buses really only add a few minutes to the day. Really it comes down to preference. Honestly I'm cheap, we stay in the full hookup loops so I am biased and if I were in your situation and didn't need the sewer hookup I would stay where I was. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Did you try full hookup? There are more of them than Preferred, and depending on when you're going, you may have better luck finding availability. If it were me it would come down to what's most important for the trip. If it's budget, I'd stay put in the partial. If it's location, I'd try and move. But that said, if you'll have a golf cart to get around the Fort or don't mind taking the buses (which will get you wherever you need to go, including the marina area to catch the bus to MK) then location isn't that big a deal. Oh and ... :welcrowd: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 How many nights are you staying? The price difference between a partial and premium site is often more than $30 a night. That can add up to a lot of money that could be used for other things. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 6 Posted September 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 I don't own a golf cart so I was going to rent one from Fort Wilderness but for the week it's close to $400. I won't have a way to tow the cart so I can't rent from off site. Renting my camper from FortCamperRental.com :) Won't really need sewage hook up though. Sending the kids to the comfort station haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 6 Posted September 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 We're staying 7 nights and full hookups were full. I was really hoping for preferred but oh well. There can always be next year! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5kidsmommy 18 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 You will have a great time at the fort no matter what loop you are in. We have never had a cart, honestly I like not rushing and taking the bus. I may be in the minority but I do try and take my time. And we always use the comfort stations because there are so many of us and using our small bathroom isn't practical. You will have a blast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 I agree with both aboveWe have stayed in full hook up, preferred, and premium. We prefer the premium loops especially 500 and 700, but we tend to spend a lot of time at the site and like being able to spread out without ending up in the sand/shell.Busses, golf cart, or bikes will get you anywhere youd need/want to be.It all depends on budget, availability, and your preferences. Just remember any site at the Fort is better than no site at the Fort! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 It might be tough to find a Preferred site if you're going during a busy week, but I'd keep checking right up until your arrival date. People cancel reservations all the time. Can't hurt to even ask at check-in if there's anything available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 6 Posted September 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Thanks all! I'm basically deciding between the cart or being closer to the Pioneer Hall area. The one good thing about being close (or being with a golf cart is we have 4 kids. (2 little ones). And we're running the Tower of Terror 10 Miler race that Saturday night. Oy, I'm gonna be sore the next morning when my 4 and 6 yr olds wake us up for the parks. On the other hand... if I do stay in partial, I need to choose between 1500 and 2000. Last time, we stayed at 1500 and a tree was in the middle of the pad. Sorta annoying lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 If you like sleep, I'd request 1500. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5kidsmommy 18 Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Thanks all! I'm basically deciding between the cart or being closer to the Pioneer Hall area. The one good thing about being close (or being with a golf cart is we have 4 kids. (2 little ones). And we're running the Tower of Terror 10 Miler race that Saturday night. Oy, I'm gonna be sore the next morning when my 4 and 6 yr olds wake us up for the parks. On the other hand... if I do stay in partial, I need to choose between 1500 and 2000. Last time, we stayed at 1500 and a tree was in the middle of the pad. Sorta annoying lol Make sure to download the fort fiends app, that way when you check in you can check out your site before going back there, it can be a great lifesaver to avoid bad sites. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DramaMama .......... Janet 75 Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 We love 1500!!! Sadly, those sites were all booked for that same weekend by the time we made reservations. We'll be putting our tent up with the RVers a loop or 2 over. DH (Thrill Shakespeare on here) will be doing the TOT race, too. Hope to meet you; if you don't have a sign get Lou to bring you a general Fiends loaner (if you want to be found!) :wave1: Welcome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigTom 76 Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Make sure to download the fort fiends app, that way when you check in you can check out your site before going back there, it can be a great lifesaver to avoid bad sites.I have stayed in 20-30 different sites and never had a bad one. Some were better than others, but I was at FW. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 6 Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 If you like sleep, I'd request 1500.First off, Go Dawgs! My wife and I both graduated from UGA! :) Thanks! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 6 Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 I have stayed in 20-30 different sites and never had a bad one. Some were better than others, but I was at FW.Yeah "a bad site" at FW beats a stay anywhere else. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 6 Posted September 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 We love 1500!!! Sadly, those sites were all booked for that same weekend by the time we made reservations. We'll be putting our tent up with the RVers a loop or 2 over. DH (Thrill Shakespeare on here) will be doing the TOT race, too. Hope to meet you; if you don't have a sign get Lou to bring you a general Fiends loaner (if you want to be found!) :wave1: Welcome!Thanks! We're running the race in honor of our 6 yr old, Audrey who is on the autism spectrum. AS is the official charity of the race and my wife and I have raised almost $4000 for Autism Speaks. This is our 3rd year running ToT. It's a special race for us. :) We'll have to say hi! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5kidsmommy 18 Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 I have stayed in 20-30 different sites and never had a bad one. Some were better than others, but I was at FW. Mostly I meant "bad" as in difficult to back in or in the case where he mentioned a badly placed tree. It's worth knowing that stuff in advance at check-in rather than waiting until you get to the site. Some sites at the fort are certainly better than others and the app is great for knowing that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DramaMama .......... Janet 75 Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 Thanks! We're running the race in honor of our 6 yr old, Audrey who is on the autism spectrum. AS is the official charity of the race and my wife and I have raised almost $4000 for Autism Speaks. This is our 3rd year running ToT. It's a special race for us. :) We'll have to say hi! :)Awesome! Hope to see you there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted September 27, 2014 Report Share Posted September 27, 2014 First off, Go Dawgs! My wife and I both graduated from UGA! :) Thanks! :)How bout them Dawgs?!?! I graduated from there too. In fact, I'm at my RV in Athens right now. Where do you live? A bunch of us are camping at Bald Ridge on Lake Lanier for Memorial Day. Y'all should join us! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 6 Posted October 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Great news today. I called the Fort to cancel the golf cart. While I was talking to them I asked to be transferred to the front desk. I asked if a preferred site was available. She said yes! When I asked how much more would it be she said "No charge. I'm upgrading you for free." What an awesome surprise! 5kidsmommy and Cyclonic 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Great news today. I called the Fort to cancel the golf cart. While I was talking to them I asked to be transferred to the front desk. I asked if a preferred site was available. She said yes! When I asked how much more would it be she said "No charge. I'm upgrading you for free." What an awesome surprise! Hooray!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 Great news today. I called the Fort to cancel the golf cart. While I was talking to them I asked to be transferred to the front desk. I asked if a preferred site was available. She said yes! When I asked how much more would it be she said "No charge. I'm upgrading you for free." What an awesome surprise! Great news!! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 6 Posted October 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 We can't wait and the surprise upgrade is awesome. Our little ones will love being that close to the beach area! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted October 2, 2014 Report Share Posted October 2, 2014 :jumpforjoy pixie dust :jumpforjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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