Duane

Enjoy yourselves Gwen... Wished we were still there!

That's gonna be a pretty sweet ride!  I hope you get it soon, being "so close but so far" is not a good feeling.

REV is the same parent company that built our Discovery...

What are you building?

Hey, with all of the "contraband" fire pits that I witnessed the other week when we were down there, I doubt you would have any problems...

If someone asks, just tell them you have COVID repellent in the torches...

I think he was really upset that Disney closed the Primeval-Whirl...

They were correct about Disney Springs.... We were there on Saturday and Sunday, and other than folks wearing masks, the green "stand here" floor markings and the head counting folks stationed outside the shopping establishments, you would never know there was a pandemic happening.  The crowds were huge...

I received this, this morning by email:

VIEW in your browser Dear Valued Annual Passholder, As the phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort® continues, we are nearing another exciting milestone we know many Guests have been looking forward to: the return of the Park Hopper® option! Starting Jan. 1, 2021, Guests who purchased a ticket or annual pass with Park Hopper benefits will be able to visit more than one park per day, with some new modifications as part of our ongoing focus on health and safety. To learn more about these modifications click here. Sincerely, Disney Destinations, LLC

Sounds like "Ranger season" is about ready to begin...

Claudine's G'parents and Aunt used to live in Baltimore, or as the locals say "Bal-mer"....  So it sounds like you don't have too bad of a trip, unless you have to go thru DC...

Anyway, when I sent my last response, I forgot to mention this place.  We have never stayed there, but have also heard really good things about this place.  Its new, and from what I hear, they are constantly adding things....  CreekFire Motor Ranch.

Debbie,

We are in the Raleigh Durham area of NC, but my wife has relatives in Maryland, so we know how that drive is...

I have not stayed there, but about 15 miles south of the NC/VA line there is the  RV Resort at Carolina Crossroads.  I have passed several times on my way north.  It seems to be easy in and out to I-95.  I've read good things about it for a quick overnight stop.

When we go to the Fort from home, we like to break the trip into 2 days.  We always stop in Brunswick GA at Coastal GA RV Resort.  This one, I can personally vouch for.  All paved sites, with mostly pull throughs.  It too is right off the interstate and is easy in/out.  Its about 3.5 to 4 hours to the Fort from there.

They will let you check in early if the site is ready.  If for some reason its not, then you can park in the overflow, head to the parks or the pool and they will text you (most of the time) when your site is ready.

21 hours ago, Tri-Circle-D said:

I was able to visit the Fort yesterday and noticed that they posted this new sign by the marina:

 I was going to report that they are now calling this area Clementine’s beach. 

But then I noticed something else. 

They misspelled Clementine!

WTF?

TCD

Well, since they have tried to stop teaching cursive writing in school, why let a pesky thing like spelling get in the way as well?!

That's pretty sweet...  However, trucks that used to be the most inexpensive vehicles to own, are quickly becoming, and in some cases the most expensive...  I wonder what these new features will add to the overall price of the truck...

Where are y'all headed?

I saw this article this morning....

Sky Liner Testing Underway

Got mine today!  Great job!!

46 minutes ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said:

 

I was wondering how they were going to handle buffets like Trails End.  Looks like for the short term at least, they're just not.  I wonder if this will result in a major change to Trails End (and other buffets) in the long run?

Also wondering what/how Crockett's Tavern is going to work - seating with a limited menu? There's definitely plenty of room to spread out tables inside with the buffet not in operation.

Mo, it seems like I read somewhere else (because as you know, there is no shortage of information out there) that buffets will be staffed with Cast Members who will be serving the food sort of like "cafeteria style" for the time being at buffets...

Man, for them to be "social distancing", they all seem pretty clumped up to me.... and that it with "reduced" attendance.  Imagine what it will look like tomorrow when they open up to everyone...

They probably got their inspiration from some of the crazy set-ups that we all have seen drive into the Fort over the years.  All they need now is to hook up a 6x12 U-Haul trailer and they will have a mother in law suite!

I'll take a set

I also read somewhere that the Magic was also supposed to go to drydock somewhere is Spain to get some minor updates...  

That was pretty cool!!  Thanks for posting!

Just checked this morning for something to do, and it looks like the fleet is spread out all over the place...

The Wonder is still cooling her heels outside of San Diego

The Dream is at the dock in Port Canveral

The Fantasy is outside of Puerto Cortes, Honduras.  I think they dropped off some crew in Cozumel recently.

The Magic is moored in Ponta Delgada, Portugal.

From some of the stuff I've read, the Fantasy and Magic were on repatriation cruises to get their crew back to (or close to) their homes...

I would be more inclined not to go just because it would be hot as crap rather than worrying about the virus...  

I'm still trying to piece together a trip to the Fort in November...  I've got the front end and the back in taken care of.  Just need to take care of 3 days in the middle. I'm just about to turn this over to Jason and let him have it.

Hey for us campers, its pretty easy...  Night before last, I loaded up the wife, daughter and her roommate into the motor home and drove the 15 miles from our house to Bonefish Grill to eat.

We had the parking lot to ourselves, where I found a place out of the way so as not to impede on the other takeout diners.  I dropped the levelers, extended the large slideout and one of the smaller ones, and we enjoyed a nice meal that was still warm when we got it.  It had begun to sprinkle rain and wind was starting to pick up, but we were high, dry, and filled when we left.