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Well, our week at the mouse ended up being a relaxing time - but hot!
We really linked the 2100 loop and would not be disappointed if we got it again.   But, this trip was in our 18' Aliner.  For future trips we will probably bring the big camper, a 2014 Coachmen Freedom Express 297RLDS.
We liked having our golf cart with us so we will probably bring it for future trips.  Our current drive time from SC is a little over 6 hours and we normally stop about an hour shy of the Fort when traveling down.  Once we move to the mountains full time it will increase the drive to a little over 8 hours, so we will have to look at it again then.
My sister ended up at the Wilderness lodge for one night and they upgraded her to concierge.  The service and food in the concierge lounge were very good.From the 7th floor you could easily see the DVC construction and it appears it will be over very soon.  The new pool looks great and the new pool bar is already open.  I was amazed at the DVC cabins along the shore stretching out on both sides of the resort.  They cover a huge amount of ground along Bay Lake.
Did I say it was hot?  I think future trips will be more in the winter months.....
 

Good description, but they are pretty cute, though..

 

First off, let me say that it is good to find a community of people who share, and likely exceed, my enthusiasm for FW. 
I have a question related to the history of the place: when did the Wilderness Homes become available for rental? Specifically, what year?
My mother says that we stayed in them as early as 1984. This would make sense, as my family stopped bringing our camper to FW in 1982, and we did stay there in the springs of '84 and '85. In 1986, we stayed in the 2600 loop, and that was the first time I remember staying in a Wilderness Home. If memory serves me correctly, the Fleetwood Pass area was not there prior to that time.
So, can anyone help shed some light on this situation? Not a terribly important question, but I appreciate any information from the Fiends to help fill this apparent gap in my memory.

First off, let me say that it is good to find a community of people who share, and likely exceed, my enthusiasm for FW. 
I have a question related to the history of the place: when did the Wilderness Homes become available for rental? Specifically, what year?
My mother says that we stayed in them as early as 1984. This would make sense, as my family stopped bringing our camper to FW in 1982, and we did stay there in the springs of '84 and '85. In 1986, we stayed in the 2600 loop, and that was the first time I remember staying in a Wilderness Home. If memory serves me correctly, the Fleetwood Pass area was not there prior to that time.
So, can anyone help shed some light on this situation? Not a terribly important question, but I appreciate any information from the Fiends to help fill this apparent gap in my memory.