disneylitch......Debbie

We have a Splendid washer/dryer combo.  I think that is the correct spelling.  Ours is vented to the outside.  From everything that we have read, this is the way to go.  We purchased ours used and it was at least 10 years old.  We live in Maryland and winterize it.  To winterize the unit, we draw in antifreeze until we see it in the washer.  Then we dispense almost all of it.

I would add them to your reservations

Hard to believe.  This group has such a wealth of information that I have recommended it to many people.

Thanks for the update.  The app works great, minus the new loop.  I have told many people about.

Is there an update for the ap with the sites?  If so, how do I get it?

Thanks

Yup, their website just sucks!!!

I have the other one, but I'm going to order this one.  It will be nice to make 2 waffles at a time.

We usually stay in the 1700 loop and use the buses, bike, or walk.  I think from the outpost to the marina is about a mile.  So, that would be the 1500 loop at about a half mile.  You will be right across from the pool, movies, etc.  So, it's a great location.

We always use Disney transportation.  Let someone else fight the traffic!!!

On ‎10‎/‎28‎/‎2016 at 10:55 AM, Tri-Circle-D said:

Did you get your site number texted to you before you went through the lane with your Magic Bands?

TCD

Yes we did.  We have checked in this way a couple of times.

I have done this as well.  When I did on line check in I did the loop request.  Then I sent a fax to request a site.  I gave them about 10 sites that I liked in the loop and I got one of them.  When we arrived at The Fort, we went through the lane with the Magic Bands.  Hope this helps.

Our grandkids, 5, 4, and 2, and going to Disney over Thanksgiving.  They are staying in a value resort and want to stay at The Fort with Mom Mom and Pop Pop.  Our daughter said they will pay for the gas and split the site if we can get a campsite.  We have been trying, but with no luck.  My granddaughter, the 5 year old, said she is just going to have to talk to Disney about that.  I asked her isn't it going to be fun just going with her Mom, Dad, brother, and sister.  Here answer was no!!!!

I don't have a problem with guests visiting the campfire.  I don't necessarily have a problem with resort guests visiting the campgrounds for trick or treating on Halloween.  However, I have a real big problem with outsiders vising The Fort for trick or treating.  They are not paying Disney guests!!!!  I just can't believe that groups actually advertise trick or treating at The Fort and then tell their members the different ways you can get to The Fort without being a Disney guest.  Our kids went to different neighborhoods for trick or treating because we don't live in a neighborhood.

40 minutes ago, kadancer said:

Hi!  I am also a substitute in Harford County, but I don't go to John Archer very often because of the early arrival time.  My son is on the severe end of the spectrum and attends the LEAP program at Kennedy Krieger.  We had some similar potty issues so we started making bathroom visits part of his "schedule."  After a couple of trips, he figured it out  and now we don't have to schedule anymore.

Hi, it's a small work.  Who would have thought 2 people from Harford County meeting on Fort Fiends.  Thanks for the suggestion and I will let my daughter know.  I agree with you about the early start time at John Archer, but I can make it work because I don't have children at home anymore.  I think it is a great school to substitute.  Everyone is so friendly and you truly feel like they want you there.  Hope your son is doing well at Kennedy Krieger.

My grandson was just diagnosed with mild aspergers and severe sensory disorder.  Fortunately, my daughter always knew that there was something going on with him.  We knew that as well.  I do substituting teaching at John Archer School, a school in Harford County MD for special needs children.  I also have a special needs grandson, so we knew a lot already.  She was able to get him tested and diagnosed very quickly once they moved to Parris Island, SC.  While in California, they said he was too young.  He will be 4 on Halloween.  He attends pre-pre K and is doing well in school. 

We go to Disney with them and that is a challenge sometimes.  He gets very anxious on some rides and manages to poop his pants a lot and he is completely potty trained at home.  We just figure that there is so much going on at Disney that he just forgets to go.

It is great that autism and in general, special needs, is not being hidden anymore.  Everyone needs a support system when they have a special needs child.

I live in northern Maryland just shy of the PA border and the stations raised the price of gas as soon as the break was news!!!!!

We rode our bikes around the loop during our last visit.  We still would prefer the current full hook up loops, but some of these sites are ok.  We wrote down the sites that we can fit in just in case we need it in the future.  Some of the sites are definitely too short for our motorhome.

We are at site 1710, all set up and ready to enjoy The Fort!!

1 hour ago, Tri-Circle-D said:

It's looking like a landslide- 100% Hoop Dee Doo for a family with two teen boys.  I can't imagine many teen boys who would want to be at the Backyard BBQ.  It is more geared to younger children.  And as long as we are being honest, they may not enjoy the HDDR either.  You might want to save some $$$ and just take them to the Trail's End buffet.

TCD

I agree, just take them to Trails End Buffet

We have been camping at The Fort for over 15 years and have never used locks

I think social media is definitely what has made a difference in the reaction to these issues.  Not too many years ago, it was basically word of mouth.  Now people are putting everything on facebook, so we are definitely aware of their plans.  Hopefully this will give management an idea of the magnitude of the problem.  Only time will tell.

We bought ours from IKEA.  It is very comfortable and because they come rolled up, it was no trouble fitting into the motorhome.

In my opinion, the bigger problem is that "guests" don't seem to need to take any responsibility for their own safety.  Common sense should come into play at some point.  No swimming means to stay out of the water.  I'm sure there will also be stay off the fence signs and stay off the rocks signs.  I guess that is what happens when we live in a lawsuit society.  It's always someone else's fault!!

On ‎8‎/‎9‎/‎2016 at 1:51 PM, Travisma said:

They can use a vinegar and salt mix.  Hah!  I tried it at home and it was a waste of $ and time.

Totally unrelated to The Fort, but you need to use vinegar, Epsom salt, and Dawn (the original blue).  This worked great for me.

Hard to believe we used to swim in the water and play at the beaches.  We were there for the 25th Anniversary of Disney World with my kids and they had a great time swimming.  Also, we honeymooned at the Contemporary and had a wing room that opened to the beach.  They even had a bar to serve the swimmers!!!