5kidsmommy

I used my magic band to open the entry gate - after we had checked in, of course.  I really enjoyed using the band at the parks; for one reason I never worried about losing my KTTW card.  The FP+ worked wonderfully for us, even with the one operator error I committed.  Then an kind, understanding CM took pity on me and let us all on the ride.  I may be in the minority, but I think the Magic Bands and the MDE app are great.

Maybe they used drones to deliver them......

Yes, there is a parking lot at the front of the campground where you can drop the trailer.  You will need to request an extra parking pass. (They will give you a ziploc bag and a cable tie to secure the pass to your trailer). As a matter of fact, it might be easier to drive straight to that front lot, unload the golf cart, and drop and lock the trailer, then drive the cart back to your campsite.

I just hope Disney doesn't ban nudity at the Fort.

It'll be a tiered program whereby you are allowed 6 squares per "visit," priced on a per day basis, with an upcharge if you have an ADR at 'Ohana ...and your name is Dave.

This will be interesting. What's next RFID on the toilet paper dispensers?

Ours is easy.  We have the tv DVD in the camper but outside we have the awning and an ez up.  Small radio and no other electronics outside.  I try and force the family to disconnect from the tech stuff and enjoy the outdoors.

Attention all Listeners.  Attention all Listeners
 
Ajax.
 
This just in.
 
The Fort Wilderness DVC idea sucks major monkey butt.
 
That is all.
 
-Breckinridge

Why yes I do.
It was the grand reopening of River Country, and you missed it.
They were filming a promo for the new FW DVC. 

let me just say, I experienced a few sudden stop situations towing home from disney on sat. I had several drivers cut me off, one try to merge on top of me, cars screeching to a halt for an accident as I popped over a hill, and a driver deciding standing on his brakes on 95 was a good idea. He must have seen that purple squirrel that keeps distracting the fiends. In all of these situations I was thankful I had my truck instead of my old armada because I had enough truck to safely and quickly bring the trailer to a sudden halt. I did use my brake controller but that is what it's there for. I'm not sure i would have stopped in time everytime or been able to control the trailer when forced to Make a sudden swerve if I had the old Armada that was over on tongue weight but under on overall tongue capacity. These are the situations that a marginal tow setup can get you into serious trouble.
Now as for waiting til spring, we researched and looked at trailers for over a year before we made the leap. I thought I understood what I needed to know and had properly matched a TT to my TV. I had shopped by gvwr and kept that under my TV max capacity by well over 1000 lbs. Well as they have told you, you don't know what you don't know at this point. I had no clue why I needed to know tongue weight or how that applied to me. I knew I needed a wdh and had an idea of what it did but didn't fully understand any of that stuff. I didn't even know what questions to ask. I learned quickly though. I learned the difference between a wdh, a wdh w/ integrated sway control, and friction sway control. I learned what was appropriate for a larger trailer. I learned that I knew nothing. I learned that towing an rv is an awesome responsibility. I learned towing a marginal set up is a white knuckle experience that will exhaust you on a short drive. I learned that it doesn't matter if you tow 1 mi or 1000 mi from home, unsafe is unsafe. I then learned how expensive it is to trade for the truck I needed to tow this monster we purchased. Then I learned how pleasant towing can be with the right TV and right equipment set up correctly. now I'm learning that no matter how much research you put into it, you will upgrade your Trailer much sooner than you thought because something prettier, shinier and more suited to your desires and camping style will come along. We have self control (mostly due to limited finances) so that shiny pretty new 5er we want is on hold for a couple of years. in the process I have had to learn another hard lesson, not all diesels are created equal and so we would need a new TV for the 5er. ouch.
my point behind rambling is ask lots of questions. let those answers generate more questions. Do some more research. go sit in those pups and imagine your camping in them. Act out your daily activities in it, think about where you will put things and then when you find out what fits your desires, look at the weights. determine what you will tow with after you decide on the trailer so you can properly match the two. if you find that the trailer that makes you happy is too large for the odyssey then you have your answer. rather than bow the money on a smaller less desirable pup than you want, save your pennies, trim some fat in the budget and get a safely matched rig that suits your needs.

Gwen-
 
I agree with the advice given to you by Dave and Dave.  If you're in 700, just walk or take the cart over to the Settlement Bus Stop, and take the WL bus to the Lodge.
 
Since you've never been- here's a tip on something that you can do to impress the grandkids.
 
The bus stop is located between the Lodge and the DVC building, and you will walk up a covered walkway to enter the WL lobby from the side, near the gift shop and arcade.  If you turn right as you approach the Lodge from the bus stop, you will go in to the DVC building lobby.  There is a very cool room on the first floor of this building with some very nice displays about Walt and his love of railroads.  It is worth a look.
 
Here's the part where you can impress the grandkids- there is a cool Hidden Mickey carved in to one of the beams in the room adjacent to the display room.  It looks like this:
 

 
 

 
Turn the kids loose in that room and challenge them to find the Hidden Mickey.  It's hard to find, even if you know what you're looking for.
 
Here's a clue for you:  After you enter the room, turn back and face the door.  The Hidden Mickey is carved into the beam that will be to your left as you face the door, on the side facing the fireplace.  I'll bet the grandkids won't be able to spot him, and then you can show them and they'll be impressed at how smart Grandma is.
 
TCD

Oh I know we will. I am totally giddy about this trip. Our oldest is a senior this year so this will be our last family vacation for awhile. This trip was kind of a last minute decision and we were so happy to find dates that worked at a price we could afford. We loved Fort Wilderness the last time we were there. I am so grateful for a place that makes Disney trips within reach for big families.