ependydad...Doug 176 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 NaCole has asked me about TT Orlando pictures. I took a couple when we got here- mostly around my site. It's a huge place, so there's a fair amount of variation. When I get a chance, I'll take some more. Full album: https://www.flickr.com/gp/dougsetzer/758m3Y Individual pics (no idea why many of these are sideways; Flickr shows them correctly): Domino's Delivers Straight to Your Site Campsite G-47 Campsite G-47 in the distance (as viewed from the street, Gypsy) Non-functioning 50amp service (The campground denotes their 50amp sites with a red cover to the electrical box. We parked, got leveled, and I went to hook up only to find the note "50 amp not working". I called the front desk and it sounds like it was that way for a while- they seriously need to repaint the cover!) Campsite G-47 Laundry Facilities (in G section) (Machines take tokens. 1 token = $1. 1 load of wash = $2; 1 load of drying = $2. While it doesn't say it, the machine DOES accept $20s.) Laundry Facilities (in G section) Laundry Facilities (in G section) Irony (The sign says to close all doors due to very nasty but unlikely viruses carried by mosquitoes; yet the door doesn't fully close.) Workshop in a trailer (Saw this at Christmas. This guy had his motorhome's trailer setup as a sewing workshop.) Motorhome and trailer workshop "Decorated campsite" (We did very minor decorations since we were only here a couple of days and were headed down the road. Actually, I'm pretty sure these were done by the kids.) Campsite F-8 Campsites F-8 and F-10 Campsite C-62 (I think) (Not my camper; this was a forum (not FortFiends) friend's camper; I was lucky enough to go visit with him and his wife for a bit.) Oh the things you see 1 of 2 Pools at Thousand Trails BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 When did the laundry start with tokens? Last summer I still used quarters. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 This TT looks 1,000 times better than the TT around here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Thanks for the pics! Wow... very flat. Then again, it is Florida Spots look pretty spacious. Love the pic of the random pizza guy :) Not as magical as the Fort but, you can't beat the price! How far are you from WDW? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 When did the laundry start with tokens? Last summer I still used quarters. No idea, I was a little surprised by it. I went up to the front desk and got $40 in quarters before I knew it took tokens. The schmuck up there gave them to me without mentioning that the laundry changed. Why else would I want $40 in change? That's not stripper money... typically. This TT looks 1,000 times better than the TT around here! This one is one of their nicest, though the paved spots are really showing their use and abuse. Most of them are very much reclaimed by nature. Thanks for the pics! Wow... very flat. Then again, it is Florida Spots look pretty spacious. Love the pic of the random pizza guy :) Not as magical as the Fort but, you can't beat the price! How far are you from WDW? Some spots are spacious, some are tight. I wouldn't be crazy about this site if I had neighbors. Fortunately it's pretty empty in the summer when we're here. Come February and it'll be a whole different story. The pizza guy wasn't random- he was dinner. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Ghost... :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted June 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 How far are you from WDW? As the crow flies- 6 miles, I think. But with a roundabout way of getting there and traffic, we plan on 30-40 minutes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 The pizza guy wasn't random- he was dinner. :) My gosh you've barely been gone a week or so and your already resorting to cannibalism. I hate to see what happens if you decide to cross the Donner Pass. :( :cauldron-smiley: momof3kids-Yvonne and BradyBzLyn...Mo 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TnBob 311 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 THAT'S one of the nicest??? Holy crap I wouldn't want to see any of the others. We have stayed there a couple times before going to the fort. In the summer you better have skeeter repellent BEFORE you step out of the truck/MH. They consider it a "reserve" and don't spray at all. Last time we stopped there I was covered with them as soon as I stepped out of the truck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 My gosh you've barely been gone a week or so and your already resorting to cannibalism. I hate to see what happens if you decide to cross the Donner Pass. :( :cauldron-smiley: THAT'S one of the nicest??? Holy crap I wouldn't want to see any of the others. We have stayed there a couple times before going to the fort. In the summer you better have skeeter repellent BEFORE you step out of the truck/MH. They consider it a "reserve" and don't spray at all. Last time we stopped there I was covered with them as soon as I stepped out of the truck.From what I understand, I think the TT have really gotten run down...unfortunately Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 My gosh you've barely been gone a week or so and your already resorting to cannibalism. I hate to see what happens if you decide to cross the Donner Pass. :( :cauldron-smiley: I was thinking the same thing!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Last time we stopped there I was covered with them as soon as I stepped out of the truck. Must be lady skeeters, right Bob? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TnBob 311 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 Must be lady skeeters, right Bob?you know it, Dave! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted July 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 My gosh you've barely been gone a week or so and your already resorting to cannibalism. I hate to see what happens if you decide to cross the Donner Pass. Thanks for that Keith- not only did it make me laugh, I recounted your comment to my wife at dinner and made her laugh. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 It always helps to have a good straight man for the setup. Glad to hear y'all had a chuckle. I'm of the mind the more of those we have the better off we'll be. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 It always helps to have a good straight man for the setup. Glad to hear y'all had a chuckle. I'm of the mind the more of those we have the better off we'll be. Agreed! :D And this is when I wish there was a "Like" button here... Oh the things you see Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted July 2, 2015 Report Share Posted July 2, 2015 My gosh you've barely been gone a week or so and your already resorting to cannibalism. I hate to see what happens if you decide to cross the Donner Pass. :( :cauldron-smiley:That's hilarious. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Hey Doug... Any state parks near Disney that you would recommend? We're considered a trip back down for Christmas, but the Fort is full Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 There is a County Park (Orange County) about 40 minutes away called Kelly Park. It's in Apopka I did a mini trip report about the tubing there called Rock Springs Run There are 26 sites, roads are packed dirt. I don't remember if there were pads at the sites, but they each have a fire ring! Here is a link to the county page with information http://www.orangecountyfl.net/Portals/0/Library/Culture-Recreation/docs/Camping%20at%20Orange%20County%20Parks.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 There is a County Park (Orange County) about 40 minutes away called Kelly Park. It's in Apopka I did a mini trip report about the tubing there called Rock Springs Run There are 26 sites, roads are packed dirt. I don't remember if there were pads at the sites, but they each have a fire ring! Here is a link to the county page with information http://www.orangecountyfl.net/Portals/0/Library/Culture-Recreation/docs/Camping%20at%20Orange%20County%20Parks.pdf That's right... I remember the pictures of your tubing experience now :) Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 That's right... I remember the pictures of your tubing experience now :) Thanks!It wasn't much, no Hoop De Do, wagon rides, etc. But you could stay there for a week for the cost of 1 night at the Fort. The campground has a separate road over to it once you go past the check in, and a walkway over to the Rock Springs part, so the day people don't have a reason to be in the campground portion at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 When I looked at alternatives, I considered Lake Louisa and Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake and Lake Louisa State Park. I haven't been to either, but they get decent reviews online. I have a friend who stays at Bees RV Resort when he comes to this area. I've never been here, either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Thanks. We're trying to decide if we want to come to the Orlando area, without staying at the Fort (feels so strange!!). But yes, Disney is NOT cheap and we already have some trips planned so... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 Thanks. We're trying to decide if we want to come to the Orlando area, without staying at the Fort (feels so strange!!). But yes, Disney is NOT cheap and we already have some trips planned so... You get used to it. :D It's a little more driving*, but really no extra time compared to Disney transportation. * with this trip, we found that we just as quickly jumped in the truck to get to anywhere but Magic Kingdom, Epcot, or the monorail resorts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Share Posted July 7, 2015 At I-4 and Hwy 27 there are 2 campgrounds. Themeworld, and Fort Summit KOA. Neither look like they have much shade, but they are fairly close to Disney. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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