QueenD 0 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 We have been to WDW several times but this will be our first in RV. Not sure where to start. We will be there Jan 3-7. Have a 40ft. With super slide on drivers side and rear slide on pass. side. Will have a 4 & 2 year old with us. Would like to be near CS and playground. Prefer no pet area. Will not have vehicle or golf cart. Any suggestions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 First off Welcome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 We will be there Jan 3-7 In between New Years and Marathon weekend. While not as slow as the rest of Jan, still low crowd levels.Pack warm clothes just in case. Have a 40ft. With super slide on drivers side and rear slide on pass. side. Length and slides are not an issue. Prefer no pet area. There are designated "pet friendly" loops, but as a practical matter there aren't any "no pet" loops.Even though it may not be a pet friendly loop, you might see dogs.It all depends how busy it is. I'm thinking at that time of year, you'll be ok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 What level of site do you have booked? That would help on recommendations Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Welcome!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
QueenD 0 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 I have not booked as yet. Just found this site and have been reading lots of comments and taking notes. Plan on booking next week. Will probably go with premium so I don't have to worry about dealing with the sand and kids. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Welcome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Welcome and yes, Lou is right, pack layers! Have fun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 Just my $.02 worth. I would avoid the preferred sites with your rig. Some of them are very tight to back into. You will be okay with either a full or premium site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 In your case Premium would be the way to go. All of the Full Hookups are Pet Friendly. I would recommend requesting 1300 Loop. It is close to the pool. It is not a "designated pet loop", BUT as Lou said, pets could be assigned. There are comfort stations in most loops. There is a playground near the pool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 I would recommend requesting 1300 Loop.There is a playground near the pool.Also a small playground right at the entrance Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.....Gary 85 Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 We are pet people and have been in 1300 three/four times. Seems like less pets in 1200. Not much difference in distance as they are co-joined. By the way Welcome!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TnBob 311 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Only problem being near a playground is their are idiots in the world who think bouncing a basketball at 7 in the morning or all day is ok. Oh, and welcome Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 I hate basketball. The kid across from where I grew up played all hours of the night. Thunk, thunk, thunk, thud. Over and over and over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Only problem being near a playground is their are idiots in the world who think bouncing a basketball at 7 in the morning or all day is ok. Oh, and welcomeSolution, grab an ice pick, walk over and ask the inconsiderate kid if you can take a shot. Oops, my ice pick seems to have punctured your ball, so sorry. Have a magical day. 5kidsmommy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Solution, grab an ice pick, walk over and ask the inconsiderate kid if you can take a shot. Oops, my ice pick seems to have punctured your ball, so sorry. Have a magical day.......and then yell at them to get off your lawn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 ......and then yell at them to get off your lawn :rofl3: We have been to WDW several times but this will be our first in RV. Not sure where to start. We will be there Jan 3-7. Have a 40ft. With super slide on drivers side and rear slide on pass. side. Will have a 4 & 2 year old with us. Would like to be near CS and playground. Prefer no pet area. Will not have vehicle or golf cart. Any suggestions? Welcome! Remember to request being near a CS, when you make the reservations.... Disney is usually pretty decent about that. 5kidsmommy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 First of all welcome!My .02 cents. We really enjoyed the 1400 loop. We were in the outer loop close to CS. Its next to the campfire and it's nightly movies. Short walk to the pool, bike barn, pond, playground, and store. I did t time it but it was a short walk to the marina also. We do have an app that you can use to look at actual pictures of sites with dimensions of each one. Can someone please post the link to it? I don't know how to do it. Again welcome and please go to the introduce yourself thread and introduce yourself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 I remember playing basketball at the Fort when I was a kid it was great. Best time to play was while waiting for your parents while heading to rope drop at MK or about 7a.m. Or coming home from the park around midnight. Oh fun times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 You can also look at the sites here:http://www.fortfiends.net/_/accomodations/loop-information/videos-of-all-camping-loopssites-r263 For someone that hasn't stayed at the Fort before, after doing your research, I would select one or two loops and have it put on your rez when you book it. Then 5 days out, also fax in the loop request. If you don't want any surprises, park in the overflow lot when you arrive at the Fort and if you have a car drive through the loops you requested and select 3 or 4 empty sites that will work for you.If you don't have a car, walk over to the Outpost bus stop and take a bus to the loop you requested, walk around to select the sites. Take the bus back to the front. Now you're ready to check in prepared with site numbers that you've already seen and likedThey'll be no surprises, no back and forth to the front office because the site doesn't work for you.Yes, it will take a little extra time, but you'll be sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.....Gary 85 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 You can also look at the sites here:http://www.fortfiends.net/_/accomodations/loop-information/videos-of-all-camping-loopssites-r263 For someone that hasn't stayed at the Fort before, after doing your research, I would select one or two loops and have it put on your rez when you book it. Then 5 days out, also fax in the loop request. If you don't want any surprises, park in the overflow lot when you arrive at the Fort and if you have a car drive through the loops you requested and select 3 or 4 empty sites that will work for you.If you don't have a car, walk over to the Outpost bus stop and take a bus to the loop you requested, walk around to select the sites. Take the bus back to the front. Now you're ready to check in prepared with site numbers that you've already seen and likedThey'll be no surprises, no back and forth to the front office because the site doesn't work for you.Yes, it will take a little extra time, but you'll be sure.Who'd a thunk it??? Good advice from Lou!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 Who'd a thunk it??? Good advice from Lou!!Now we can listen to him, he's not a bus driver anymore. :rotfl6: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
QueenD 0 Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Booked a premium site. Friend suggested 400 or 500. Also looking at 1400 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 500 has some very big sites. One of my favorites. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 For what it's worth, 400 & 500 are pet loops, although 500 is nice because it's also close to the playground near the dog park. We've stayed in 500 and I agree with Ed about the size of the sites. I'd just avoid the few outside ones about midway through, as they back up to the main road. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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