Cyclonic 55 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 This might be over thinking things a bit, but I have some flexibility in when I can start my vacation in a year, and I was wondering what the best arrival day may be to maybe get the site I want? I know sites can be requested, and this should be done just a few days before arrival, but is there an arrival day of the week when more sites clear out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 First of all welcome! Glad your here!I would think Sunday would be the best day to check in since all the weekenders will be checking out. You can and should fax a site request a few days before you arrive to the Fort. Someone will along shortly to give you more details on how to get the site you'd like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Lol! Love your tag! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I don't agree with Sunday being the best day to check in. Yes, the weekend crowds will be checking out, but the Fort doesn't increase staff to get the sites cleaned and turned over. There might be a lot of empty sites, but they're not going to put the next camper on them until a slowpoke site cleaner radios in and an even slower supervisor OK's the site for occupancy. The best days to check in would be Monday to Thursday. If you get there early (like 10 or 11), chances are that there will be plenty of clean sites ready for you to check-in to. But, you never know. Official check in time is 1 pm. During slow times, they might be doing maintenance or improvements, and sites won't be ready early, even though they're not occupied. There are times during the off season that they shut down entire loops during the week so they can work on utilities and such. Still, your best chance of having multiple sites to pick from would be to check in early on a weekday. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I think the best day to start a vacation is today, with tomorrow running a close second. (Seriously, I hope you have a great vacation!) GaDawgFan.....Kelly, AC in A2......Aaron, TurkeyPants...Nicole and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 This might be over thinking things a bit I'm a big fan of over planning and over thinking trips to WDW.Ask me and I'll show you my spreadsheets. I would think Sunday would be the best day to check in since all the weekenders will be checking out. While it sounds logical, and as TCD explained, it's not. I'm thought of as mainly a bus driver, but the majority my experience at WDW is working in the Front Office at various resorts, 5, but who's counting, the Fort not being one of them. I prefer it when it's extra busy, so I loved working Sunday mornings at the resorts. It was a zoo. Get everyone out, and get everyone in........eventually.Sunday is the busiest check out/check-in day, at WDW resorts, but if you decide to check-in on a Sunday, unless it's a slower time of the year, expect a room later rather than sooner.According to TCD, that's also the case at the Fort, and Monday would be the better day. I don't agree with Sunday being the best day to check in. I hate it when I have to agree with "the great one" I think the best day to start a vacation is today, with tomorrow running a close second. This is the response of the day, brilliant Marty. It pretty much sums it up. Momof6....aka Marty 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I think the best day to start a vacation is today, with tomorrow running a close second.(Seriously, I hope you have a great vacation!)Amen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 I think the best day to start a vacation is today, with tomorrow running a close second. (Seriously, I hope you have a great vacation!) Agreed! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 This is the response of the day, brilliant Marty. It pretty much sums it up.Praise from Lou - I may faint! BTW, it isn't really planning unless you know what day to wear your Blood Connection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dusty 0 Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 We have had good luck checking in on Saturday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Lou. If Sunday is the busiest check out/ check in day doesn't that mean there would be less rooms left on Monday? I would wait and have waited till a room I wanted was ready. Or is it just at the fort that you couldn't wait till they cleaned the site or will they wait till Monday to clean them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired and Happy (Ken) 101 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Cyclonic, Welcome to the Fiends. I see you have already met Lou, but don't worry about him. He's a FrIEND to all and one to know if you ever need help. I agree with Marty....any day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 If Sunday is the busiest check out/ check in day doesn't that mean there would be less rooms left on Monday? Sounds logical.Because there are fewer rooms to get ready, you have a better chance of getting in earlier. Or is it just at the fort that you couldn't wait till they cleaned the site or will they wait till Monday to clean them? As it's Fort specific, TCD would have more insight into this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cyclonic 55 Posted January 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Cyclonic, Welcome to the Fiends. I see you have already met Lou, but don't worry about him. He's a FrIEND to all and one to know if you ever need help. I agree with Marty....any day. Fear not, I have caught on to his... sense of humor >:D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Ok thanks.I think I understand how, at least at a resort, it would work. Sunday there's more rooms and if your willing to wait you would have a better selection. And the check in process would be longer. But you could check in earlier and faster on a Monday because theres less people Checking in and out but you might not the best room location. . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 As it's Fort specific, TCD would have more insight into this. Going back to the original post- I agree that this discussion should be filed under overthinking. My experience at the Fort is limited to the times I have checked in-which in the past few years was around 5-6 trips per year. Based purely on that experience, which isn't representative of what happens 365 days a year, I think Sunday is not a great day to arrive and expect to get to choose a site and check-in early. In the big picture, if you want to be able to have sites to choose from, it usually isn't a problem, except for around holidays. And if it's around a major holiday, you just never know. Especially if you've never camped at the Fort, don't sweat what loop or site you're going to get. It's been said over and over again that what appeals to one person may not appeal to you. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 740 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Granted it's not a super busy time, but for what it's worth. Linda and I were out looping Mon evening and last night. There were more open sites Monday than yesterday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Granted it's not a super busy time, but for what it's worth. Linda and I were out looping Mon evening and last night. There were more open sites Monday than yesterday.Wish I had been there to loop with you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Santa ... Shannon 160 Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 I would say Monday for two reasons, 1) you can avoid all the hubbub of Sunday's mass exodus and 2) you will maximize your budget by minimizing the weekend days in your trip. Neither is a major reason but if we're splitting hairs... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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