Snarky-Fairy

Sounds like a scotch and Oreo type of day to me

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6 hours ago, Avatab.... Steve said:

 

You wouldn't have to limit it to weekend campers, but rather for those who are looking for a bargain, only staying for a day or two or three, and/or don't really care too much about where their camper is parked as long as it is parked at WDW.

I believe there is money to be made by treating campsites more like they do hotel rooms or even DVC rooms.

 

Here's what I would pitch to Disney if I were to find myself in front of "them":

"In order to maximize appeal to our camping guests let's create a tiered system of RV sites similar to how we have a tiered system of hotel rooms.

1. We build a short term "Value" camping area w/ limited themeing and amenities. Possibly like the caravan parks in Europe.  Quick in quick out and a Value price.

2. We designate Fort Wilderness as our "Moderate" RV resort for those guests looking for longer stays with a moderate price.

3. And lastly we build a "Deluxe" Resort that is aimed at both long term campers, extra large rigs, and those looking for an "upscale" experience."     

 

 

I actually like your business model.  And I think it would only work at a place like WDW. 

I could see how they could do that with the existing facilities and just modifying a few loops and adding another loop or two.   And a pool or two. 

10 hours ago, Tri-Circle-D said:

You make a good point- but, it's not one that anyone disputes- there are no other RV resorts that are on the same level of Fort Wilderness- it is in a class by itself.

TCD

 

 

I actually wasn't really trying to make a point.  I'm really interested in alternatives RV resorts.   And I thought others might also. 

It would be nice for the kids and me and the DW to have some of the amenities that we enjoy at the Fort.  

Where would you stay if there was no Fort?   And why?

2 hours ago, Grumpy and Grandma said:

All of the RV parks in the area have full-timers and many are CM's. With that said you have Lake Magic, Sherwood Forest, 2 Thousand Trails ( one on 192 and one on 27) Mouse Mountain and Theme World to name a few.  We've stayed at Lake Magic. 

 

Maybe i should have been more clear. I don't want names of rv parks in the orlando area. I want rv parks that have some of the amenities that the fort has.  Someplace that might  a restaurant, swimming pool(s),  a marina with boat rentals, horseback riding,  fishing, etc.  I know not every rv park is going to have all these amenities but when I'm on vacation I want just that. A vacation.  I don't just want a place to park the TT.  

 

Show me rv parks that have some fun amenities for families.  And what they charge. 

14 minutes ago, ependydad...Doug said:

 

I've stayed at Thousand Trails Orlando- the price is right. I pay $400/year and that covers as many TT nights as I want (something like 30-50 and then after that is $3/night). Depending on the site, there may be a $3/night up charge for 50-amp service. With the "back way" getting in, the drive into WDW isn't awful and with annual passes, there are no parking fees.

Friends of ours stay at Tropical Palms, I think.

I will also say- the Fort is way more of a "campground" experience than the TT park. The TT park is very much a "wide open" RV park; not a campground.

Great price.  I went to their website and noticed 6 parks in the Orlando area. Which one do you like best?  Is it the Orlando RV resort on thousand trails blvd?

looks like a nice place.  Is there much to do for he kiddos?  (5 kids from 7-21 yrs old). We usually do 4 park days and 4 hanging out at the TT.)

it looks like there are some full timers in the pictures. Or am I reading to much into the pictures?

I've heard some valid arguments on both sides of the issue.  

Was the fort built to accommodate 40'+ diesal pushers?  No. 

Should they allow 40'+ deisal pushers?  Yes. 

If I could afford it I would trade-in the TT for 45' bus to accomadate our large family. I don't begrudge someone because they have nice things I envy them. 

"These are the good ole day."  well said. Let's not dwell on the past.  

So with that said I challenge you to find alternatives to the Fort. For people who want to camp and enjoy WDW.   I'm not trying to be snarky. It's a legitimate question.  If you were bring your family to WDW to camp and couldn't stay at the Fort.  Where would you stay?

Rain SMB. But you didn't melt like some thought you would. Lol.

The date night and all the kid pix are so adorable.

Snarky out!

The Snark Fairy sure is posting a lot lately. hmmm

Maybe I'm on vacation mouse-boy.

My parents have an ADR at 7:15 at the boardwalk and we were discussing their options to return back to the fort that would be easier a bunch of buses , etc since it will be later in the night. They don't have a smart phone but I was googling and found an article you could use uberx via text messages? Has anyone done this? What is uberx compared to regular uber? Any idea what a taxi would cost and where to get one if they went that route to return home?

I don't know anything about über but if they are not in too much of a hurry they could take the boat to HS and then take the bus back to the Fort.

Or walk thru Epcot and take the (reliable) monorail to the MK and then boat to the Fort

By the way. A hot dog can have mustard, and/ or onions, and/ or sauerkraut. That's it. No ketchup, pickles, no bacon.

We still have some big hills around here. Funny story, we were going camping at Promised Land State Park in PA and we drove up 31 through Flemington, along Raritan River etc and we were getting toward I-78 near Blairstown and the girls wanted to know if we had left NJ because of all the "mountains" they could see.

Best Regards,

Norm

Mountain: A large natural elevation of the earth’s surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level over 2000' above sea level.

A hill is under 2000'.

Fixed it for you.

Your welcome.

Just don't let it happen again!

Thank you "helpful" fairy. You may scatter tainted pixie dust on all who say differently.  :wiz:

 

Helpful!!!  watch it.  im not helpful.  somebody must have logged in as me.

 

And i don't do pixie dust of any kind!

Go to guest services at the MK.

They will look up the number associated with your brick and even give you a map to help you find it.

I love Jim, I got some of my wardrobe ideas from him!

I don't have a camper, I don't camp.  I use my wings and fly to bars near where I want to be, and then just bum off of people till I am happy.