Pirateghostabc 0 Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Howday ya'll. Have a few days reserved, preferred. We have a 37' motorhome and tow a mini-van. Both are equipped with wheelchair lifts. The motorhome lift is just behind the front passenger tire area and sticks out about 5' when deployed. Wondering if anyone has any advice for us for obtaining the longest spot we can or at least one that is not a jungle near the wheelchair lift area. Also, long enough so we can keep our van on the site too. Is there any specific spots I should try and ask for? Will it matter? Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 Welcome!! If you have an Android phone or tablet, download the app called Fort Wilderness Sites. Here is the link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.loop3000.sitesatthefort&hl=en There was an iOS version for Apple devices but I don't think it's working currently. The app has dimensions and pictures of every site at the Fort, and is a good tool for requesting sites. Considering your needs, I'd suggest booking a Premium level site, which will give you a lot more concrete than other site types. I'd also suggest that you submit a request to the Fort 5-7 days before check in, telling them of your needs for a site. You can request specific sites, but you may be better laying out what your needs are, such as enough width of concrete to accommodate the lifts. If proximity to the comfort station, or to the marina, pool, etc is important, put that in your request as well. You can make requests by faxing a letter (similar to the below) to: 407-824-3508. Quote Date TO: Ft. Wilderness Resort and Campground Site Assigner FROM: Name Address SUBJECT: Site Request for Month xx - xx RE: Reservation # xxxxxxxx I am really looking forward to my stay at the Ft. Wilderness Resort and Campground and am writing about campsite requests. I do understand that these are only requests and cannot be guaranteed. If possible, I would like a site in Loop xxxx with a site that will accomodate the following: (list your "stuff" here) and near (whatever you want to be near). Thanks so much for your help, and once again I?m really looking forward to my visit to Ft. Wilderness Resort and Campground. If you have any questions, I can be reached at xxx-xxx-xxxx or by email at [email protected] Sincerely, Your name here Good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 If you have a preferred site reserved, pay attention to Loop 100, 200 and 300. Those are the only preferred loops. I would iterate the lifts in the fax mentioned above. They will do their best to accommodate you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 You really need to upgrade to a premium site. They are much larger in both length and width. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 If you have slide outs on the motorhome I would check into getting a premium site, however that aren't always in the budget. With slides and the lift out it might be tight to maneuver past the lift on the concrete in a wheelchair if needed. They lift might come down on the edge of the concrete where the crushed Coquina starts. I'd definitely check out the app if you can. But like Dave and Carol said I would fax with what your needs are and the size of your rv and set up, clearance you need and such rather then requesting a specific site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted January 28, 2018 Report Share Posted January 28, 2018 11 hours ago, LONE-STAR said: You really need to upgrade to a premium site. They are much larger in both length and width. X-2 Preferred will not be comfortable with your set-up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pirateghostabc 0 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Thanks for the replies. Great advice. I would have preferred the premium over preferred however, ex-son in law is coming down with daughter and granddaughter to have family time at disney. (don't ask). Anyway, he needs to stay in a tent and not the motorhome. The other problem is this will be this Easter and not looking like ANYTHING is open. Can you even fit a tent on a premium spot? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, Pirateghostabc said: Can you even fit a tent on a premium spot? Depending on the type & size of tent yes. Some PREM sites even have enough room off the pad for one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pirateghostabc 0 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Also, seeing that I am probably stuck in the preferred loops, can anyone recommend some of their largest/widest spots? I will go through the pictues too. Thanks again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Also, seeing that I am probably stuck in the preferred loops, can anyone recommend some of their largest/widest spots? I will go through the pictues too. Thanks again.108 and 109 are quite deep, and fairly wide for Preferred. Here is a pic of my 36' motorhome in 109. And a second pic showing that there is a fair amount of pad outside the mh door. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk Pirateghostabc 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 116 is the largest site in that loop, but you do have the walkway on the driver's side of your rig. Pirateghostabc 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 I believe 105 is a nice size site as well. Pirateghostabc 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pirateghostabc 0 Posted January 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 Thanks. Now, how about your opinioins about getting to MK in a wheelchair quickest way? I read that one of two boats can handle a wheelchair. Is it safe to assume there is a direct bus/shuttle to MK from a stop near the preferred loops? Thanks again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, Pirateghostabc said: Thanks. Now, how about your opinioins about getting to MK in a wheelchair quickest way? I read that one of two boats can handle a wheelchair. Is it safe to assume there is a direct bus/shuttle to MK from a stop near the preferred loops? Thanks again. Only bus would be, Fort to Wilderness Lodge then to MK. Pirateghostabc 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 It's a short strol to the marina. Most MK boats can accommodate chairs. It's the smaller resort boats to the lodge and contemporary that cannot. Pirateghostabc 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 Like Dave said the larger boats to the MK can take wheelchairs. Unless something has changed since June they do not use ramps on them so there can be a little bump going up or down. They usually have had us stand back and wait till the boat loads before putting the scooter on. Boats I would say are the faster/easier way of getting to the MK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 1 hour ago, DaveInTN said: It's a short strol to the marina. Most MK boats can accommodate chairs. It's the smaller resort boats to the lodge and contemporary that cannot. 12 minutes ago, Cortezcapt (Derek) said: Like Dave said the larger boats to the MK can take wheelchairs. Unless something has changed since June they do not use ramps on them so there can be a little bump going up or down. But if a big boat is out of service they run one small boat and one big boat to the FORT. So you can have a longer wait. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted January 31, 2018 Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 You may find it is easier to use your van instead of waiting for a bus with a wheelchair. If there are several ecv''s or wheelchairs in front of you, it may take several buses before they can take you. This is normally only a issue at park closing. For the boats it's not a big issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pirateghostabc 0 Posted January 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2018 20 hours ago, LONE-STAR said: You may find it is easier to use your van instead of waiting for a bus with a wheelchair. If there are several ecv''s or wheelchairs in front of you, it may take several buses before they can take you. This is normally only a issue at park closing. For the boats it's not a big issue. Can you expand on this please. Take my van from FW to where? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 50 minutes ago, Pirateghostabc said: Can you expand on this please. Take my van from FW to where? I think he means to the parks. MK you can get to by boat, but any of the other parks or Disney springs you would have to take a bus. Which can be a pain at times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pirateghostabc 0 Posted February 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 3 minutes ago, Cortezcapt (Derek) said: I think he means to the parks. MK you can get to by boat, but any of the other parks or Disney springs you would have to take a bus. Which can be a pain at times. Ah, I see. I thought maybe I was missing something about getting to MK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 27 minutes ago, Pirateghostabc said: Ah, I see. I thought maybe I was missing something about getting to MK Also if it's storming and/or there is lightening in the area they will shut down the boats. If that happens they will have busses to get you back to the Fort or to the MK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 Sorry yes I was talking about going to places other then MK. My dad has been in a wheelchair since 01 and we did the busses for awhile but after a couple years we found using our own vehicles was easier, except when going to MK we take the Boat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cortezcapt (Derek) 156 Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 We took the scooter on the bus once that was more than enough. If we are feeling really adventuresome we'll take the boat to the MK, monorail to ticket and transportation, and hop on the Epcot Monorail. This is usually done we we are bored and just killing time. Definitely not a short or easy way to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 1, 2018 Report Share Posted February 1, 2018 One little known fact is that for the past few years, there is a bus that goes directly from the Settlement bus stop to the MK. It only runs in the evening, starting at around 4 pm. It is there for guests leaving the Hoop Dee Doo dinner show, but anyone can ride it. On the return trip, the bus stops at Wilderness Lodge before heading to the Fort. This direct bus is faster and less crowded than the boat. TCD Pirateghostabc and fladogfan aka Gretchen 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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