charitycase20....Charity 10 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 On the way out the door this morning, Gracie nabbed my phone to check the trip countdown. We are 36 days until our camping trip at the fort. Since I like to be prepared for ANYTHING, lists are my "thing". (I tend to forget stuff if not on a list.)So All-knowing Fort Fiends...hit me with your bestest, funnest, non-park "stuff" to do while at the Fort. Keep in mind it will be 4 adults, Gracie (7) and Zach (5). We will be taking our bicycles and the kids got gift cards for christmas that are burning holes in their pockets so a trip to DTD is in order. Anything we definitely don't want to miss out on there?Thank you!! :purpleflam: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Take a ride on the monorail and visit those resortsLet the kids play with the Legos at DTDCampfire Movie and Singalong with Chip and DaleFireworks and EWP from the BeachYou can see some of the Epcot Fireworks from the Epcot ResortsFishingBike Riding Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Boat ride to WL and ContemporaryBike the path the WLFrom DTD, Boat Ride down the Sassagoula River, get off at Port Orleans French Quarter and wander, Get off at Riverside and wander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Take the bus to WL for the morning history tour(about the Lodge and Walt's trains) with the Ranger. Think is is around 9:45 am +/-Visit the horses and ponies.The kids should enjoy the activities at the pool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Don't forget the playgrounds at the Fort. My kids enjoyed playing on those. There is also the splash play area at the FW pool - we didn't get to use it as it was closed when we went.Oh, and don't forget to bring your own s'more makings, if you want to save some money. They sell kits at the campfire and sing along, but they can get pricey.One thing I don't like to do on vacay is spend much time cooking, so i prepped as much of our meals as possible before we left. That worked really great.Hope you have a great time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Take it all in from a rocking chair at Crockets and the porch at the meadows trading post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Looping! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 596 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Based on the age of your children, maybe get them each a cheap camera (or one of the single use ones) and let them take pictures from their view points. It would be fun to see everything through their eyes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 I've been told the miniature golf places at WDW are pretty awesome. Splitsville is now open at DTD - bowling, food and fun!There's also the balloon ride at DTD - be sure to pick a calm day. It won't go as high if it's breezy and won't go up at all if it's really windy. We've been on a clear day and the view is awesome. Would love to go back and try and time it around fireworks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Take it all in from a rocking chair at Crockets and the porch at the meadows trading post.Or grab a fruity drink and pull up a lounge chair on the beach around sunset. The kids can play on the beach where it's wide open and you can keep an eye on them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 This is my list for next week:Cigar at FuegoGuiness at Ragland RoadMargarita with salt either DTD or crocketsBeer at crockets, on porch and on Beach for EWPBeer at Poly with FireworksDrinks around 7 seas lagoonLooping (noitce no drinks)SocializingDay trip to check out Corana Cigars in OrlandoNAPS BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 This is my list for next week:Cigar at FuegoGuiness at Ragland RoadMargarita with salt either DTD or crocketsBeer at crockets, on porch and on Beach for EWPBeer at Poly with FireworksDrinks around 7 seas lagoonLooping (noitce no drinks)SocializingDay trip to check out Corana Cigars in OrlandoNAPSI think I am hanging with Genia... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Hey Genia -If you feel like riding a boat and the monorail (i.e., no driving!)...Territory Lounge at Wilderness Lodge has comfy seating and a decent apps menu (fyi - the "chicken lollipops" are actually wings/drumsticks.. and a pretty good portion)The Wave at Contemporary has a HUGE bar area and you can order off the dinner menuTamu Tamu lounge at Poly has drinks in pineapples and Pipeline Porter (and some good apps, including sticky wings)Citricos at GF has a great bar area and interesting tapas menu. When it's not busy they sometimes let you order off the full Citricos menu also.Oh and if it's not busy (shouldn't be next week) you can usually go up to the California Grill and sit in their comfy chairs in the lounge. Plan around MK fireworks time and you'll have an awesome view from the observation deck. You can also order off the full CG menu.ENJOY! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Oops, just realized that WAS "drinks around 7 seas lagoon" (doh!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Oops, just realized that WAS "drinks around 7 seas lagoon" (doh!) :thumbsup1: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Oh and if it's not busy (shouldn't be next week) you can usually go up to the California Grill and sit in their comfy chairs in the lounge. Plan around MK fireworks time and you'll have an awesome view from the observation deck. You can also order off the full CG menu.Mo, Isn't California Grill closed for refurb? Or did I make that up in my own mind?But I agree, the fireworks up there are awesome! We've done a couple of times while enjoying sushi. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 I think I am hanging with Genia...Your welcome to join us - minus the NAPS. :rofl2: :flush2: :rofl2: :clint: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Mo, Isn't California Grill closed for refurb? Or did I make that up in my own mind?But I agree, the fireworks up there are awesome! We've done a couple of times while enjoying sushi.The refurb was delayed till February 4th. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Your welcome to join us - minus the NAPS. :rofl2: :flush2: :rofl2: :clint:LOLOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 The refurb was delayed till February 4th.oooh oooh, Jason scooped MO!!!!! :batman:Beer to Jason! (psst, the only beer I have bought so far is a "gift" to someone, PBR.....) BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Yep - what Jason said.We did drinks and sushi up there in November. Sushi was AMAZING as always. Probably the best we've ever had anywhere.We also got lucky and got comfy seats right next to the window in the lounge. Our waitress was fantastic. We weren't sure if they'd be too excited about serving people in the lounge area but she was really amazing and attentive - even dragged an extra table over for us when it became apparent our "platter o' sushi" wasn't going to fit on one. Oh hey, and speaking of sushi... Kona sushi bar had a couple of new things on the menu since we were there last year that were quite good.I was glad to see them adding to the menu. I guess they finally decided the "experiment" was a success! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Hot Damn!! :clint: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Territory Lounge at Wilderness Lodge has comfy seating and a decent apps menu (fyi - the "chicken lollipops" are actually wings/drumsticks.. and a pretty good portion)We were there the other night for post "Christmas Wishes" drinks, very nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
traveltrailerrent 1 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Our boys (11 and 13) love biking around the fort the best! Fireworks on the beach, campfire w/smores a must...the $10 kit goes pretty far but you may want to bring your own. GC cruizing around is fun! The pool for sure if the weather is warm, fishing. We like to take the bus over to WL for extra fun! And if you are heading to DTD, our favorite kid friendly restaurants are Rainforest Cafe and T-Rex/Dinosaur Cafe. Definitely a must see if you haven't been before!! We also like Planet Hollywood. Walking around down there can get tiresome, but the Mrs. loves the stores! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 If the adults need a break at DTD, there's a good margarita bar in the Marketplace area over near Captain Jack's. It's down a few steps on the dock area near the boats. The drinks aren't cheap, but they also don't skimp and there are tables/chairs down there to relax for a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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