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  2. Anyone at the Fort now for Spring Break?

    in General Camping Discussion and Questions

    Posted

    20 hours ago, jrbdad said:

    Looks like you guys are enjoying it.   Hopefully we get that spot.

     

    I hope so too, you will love it.   We initially requested 619 (which we love but beware, it is one of the few good spots on 600 loop), instead they had us on 611 which was a no go. I did some research and had backup sites that fiends have recommended...as luck would have it, the first one was 1429 and we got it!  Here are my notes about 1400 loop.  

    1429 - backs up to canal and very peaceful

    1435 - watch movie from site but could get loud, plenty of room though

    1439 - Nice and large

    1441 - Is private and nice

    I will add that the in-laws stayed in 1432 and liked it a lot...it has path to the meadows in the back of the site, but can get a little loud from the movie as well.

    Also, we arrived to check in around 10:30am...the earlier the better since there are more sites to choose from.

  7. Disney Planning Fail

    in Disney Trips

    Posted

    8 minutes ago, Seals said:

    Have you contacted the outside vendor? Undercover Tourist will refund, minus 5% fee, in some cases if you haven't linked them. 

    I called officialticketcenter.com this morning and unfortunately I have already linked them.  No dice.

  9. Disney Planning Fail

    in Disney Trips

    Posted

    Ok, so my planning has failed miserably.  I initially purchased a 10 day ticket w/hopper and waterparks and had planned on upgrading to AP's when we got there.  (This would save us around $180 since we purchased them through an outside vendor).  This was all done since we were (key word) planning on going for Spring Break, Fall Break, and Christmas.  

    Fast forward 5 months'ish and our house is on the market and we have a contract on another house with some acreage, this is not only affecting our cash flow but also our time available.  So bottom line, we will probably want to spend Christmas in our new home and maybe fall break to work on projects.

    My question is this...I know Disney tickets are non refundable and I've spoken with them about this issue just to make sure.  Has anyone had any luck downgrading tickets?  We would want to reduce to a 5 day ticket (no hopper or waterpark option).  The CS rep suggested I speak to them in person when I get there and they may make an exception...any other options?

  10. Dollywood?

    in Regular Vacations

    Posted

    We have two trips to DW planned for 2016.  One in the summer, and one for Thanksgiving.  Staying in the MH in Sevierville in the summer and using Veteran's Blvd to avoid much traffic.  In a "cabin" for Thanksgiving off 321 in Gatlinburg.  We gotta find some of those nooks and crannies DIT has explored at DW.

     

    Cinnamon Bread at the Grist Mill will change your life...most excellent.

    2015 College Football Thread... Here we go!

    in Sports Talk Forum

    Posted

    Yes, Treadwell is going, but our QB(a Junior) is staying(at least that is the thought) and he still has many targets to throw at. Ole Miss will still be a strong team next year only losing 4 players to the NFL. I don't know why the media keeps saying that Ole Miss will be in a rebuilding pattern next year.

     

    I think the Cowboys will get Treadwell.  He is such a beast!

    2015 College Football Thread... Here we go!

    in Sports Talk Forum

    Posted

    And, the talk has already started for next season.

     

    A genius on Fox Sports already has his top 25 list for next year. I guess Bowl results don't count, because it looks like the love affair with the Big 12, ACC and other inferior conferences continues:

     

    1. Clemson
    2. Florida State
    3. Alabama
    4. Michigan
    5. LSU
    6. Oklahoma
    7. TCU
    8. Ole Miss
    9. Baylor
    10. Houston
    11. Tennessee
    12. Stanford
    13. Michigan State
    14. Ohio State
    15. Washington
    16. Notre Dame
    17. USC
    18. Iowa
    19. Georgia
    20. North Carolina
    21. Oklahoma State
    22. Oregon
    23. Lousiville
    24. Utah
    25. Miami

    Just missed: UCLA, Boise State, Wisconsin, Washington State, Nebraska

     

     

    http://www.foxsports.com/college-football/story/cfb-top-25-2016-season-clemson-tigers-florida-state-seminoles-alabama-crimson-tide-011116

     

    Sigh.

     

    TCD

     

    Only 233 days left till the season starts so the pollsters have to get on it.  I must agree on Clemson at #1 since they have so much coming back and I am super impressed with Watson.  He is what we want Dobbs to be next year.  

     

    Why O why couldn't they have beaten Bama last night?!?!?!  But I did read where the busses left Kiffin at the stadium, I enjoyed that.

     

    Vols in the top 15 looks nice and I think they will go 10-2 next year with losses to Fla and Bama.  After the painful game this year, i have vowed never to pick them again vs the gators until they prove they can win.  

  18. Site Choice Loop 600

    in Fort Wilderness Loops Information

    Posted

    Did it bother you having Fort Wilderness Trail right behind your site?  That's the main campground road and there's a busy sidewalk alongside it as well.  To me, that disqualifies one of the criteria the OP was seeking (privacy).

     

    TCD

     

    Guess I probably should have mentioned a disclaimer on the post.  The other loops we have stayed in are 100 and 200. So compared to those loops, site 619 was private.  And our youngest, Reese, normally brings all kids to our site anyway, so we normally throw privacy out the window when we take her.   :D

     

    I really didn't notice the noise too much because the trees were fairly thick between us and the road.  However, you could hear the buses running for sure. Here is a pic of the site during March.

     

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  19. Site Choice Loop 600

    in Fort Wilderness Loops Information

    Posted

    We stayed on the 600 loop earlier this year and really liked it.  Site 619 seemed to be the best from a shade perspective plus  it was very close to the bridge leading over to the meadows.  Our girls (7-9) could go back and forth while the wife and I relaxed at the camper.  We had a golf cart as well which was key.  

  21. Short Term RV Storage

    in General Camping Discussion and Questions

    Posted

    This idea has so much potential for us next year between fall break and Christmas. The only problem is space for stuff since we haul the golf cart in the back of the truck...wheels are still turning.

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    Rubbermaid tubs strapped to the golf cart. Just an idea

    Good idea...but I'm afraid this would be us. 954473a5b3fdc658b666535a7d8a3919.jpg

    We overpack like crazy.

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