Daverene 14 Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 We were at the fort on Saturday for dinner manager came up asked if everything was ok we said yes but, with how hard it is to get a reservation at the fort why don't you Add more loops. Quote dot worry big changes comeing soon you will like. Tried to get him to tell us more he would not. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
articfox676 11 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Is it to much to hope for more rockers at the stores. Would be nice to rock while I check email (since that is where the internet is). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 When we can't get a picnic table we usually just head to the marina and snag a table there. Unless it's fireworks/EWP time, there seem to always be some open. Plus who doesn't like waterslide dining? Getting off track (slightly), years ago when the kids were younger we used to stop at the Fort for lunch/dinner when we visited Orlando. We would take the Tram down to the Settlement Trading Post and visit the deli where we would get made to order sandwiches, pickles, chips, sodas, and a $1 beer for dad. We would then head down to the beach, grab a table, and if it was warm enough let the kids swim while we relaxed. Yes, we let them swim in that bacteria infested lake water and they had a blast. We usually hit the petting zoo before heading back out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 We would take the Tram down to the Settlement Trading Post and visit the deli where we would get made to order sandwiches, pickles, chips, sodas, and a $1 beer for dad. I'd love to have the deli back. I'd think that something like that would do a pretty good business - I know we'd use it. As for $1 beers (queue the Ann Murray)"Dreamin'... I must be dreamin'..." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avatab.... Steve 124 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Getting off track (slightly), years ago when the kids were younger we used to stop at the Fort for lunch/dinner when we visited Orlando. We would take the Tram down to the Settlement Trading Post and visit the deli where we would get made to order sandwiches, pickles, chips, sodas, and a $1 beer for dad. We would then head down to the beach, grab a table, and if it was warm enough let the kids swim while we relaxed. Yes, we let them swim in that bacteria infested lake water and they had a blast. We usually hit the petting zoo before heading back out. Sounds like great memories. wish we could do that now. Funny how times have changed, now it's huge groups getting dropped off at the pool with big coolers and taking over the tables for the day...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avatab.... Steve 124 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 We were at the fort on Saturday for dinner manager came up asked if everything was ok we said yes but, with how hard it is to get a reservation at the fort why don't youAdd more loops. Quote dot worry big changes comeing soon you will like. Tried to get him to tell us more he would not. I can't believe no one has commented on this yet..... (I guess I just did ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 If I had a nickel for every time a random CM said something like this and nothing actually happened... I'd be at the Fort right now! :rofl2: I reserve all commentary until I see any sort of official anything from Disney. Wait, I take that back. We've seen actual, documented, official plans for a DVC at the Fort - a project where the permits have already expired and the project has been reportedly shelved (at least for now). I amend my previous comment about commentary to "until they actually DO something." Until then, we can at least have fun speculating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Somebody email Jim Hill quick and ask him to tell us all what is going on. He is sure to know.... BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avatab.... Steve 124 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 If I had a nickel for every time a random CM said something like this and nothing actually happened... I'd be at the Fort right now! :rofl2: I reserve all commentary until I see any sort of official anything from Disney. Wait, I take that back. We've seen actual, documented, official plans for a DVC at the Fort - a project where the permits have already expired and the project has been reportedly shelved (at least for now). I amend my previous comment about commentary to "until they actually DO something." Until then, we can at least have fun speculating. Exactly Let the speculating begin! I say we're going to get a couple of those caravan lots on one end and a whole set of 3000-3900 loops on the other.... BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Somebody email Jim Hill quick and ask him to tell us all what is going on. He is sure to know.... Do it!!! Exactly Let the speculating begin! I say we're going to get a couple of those caravan lots on one end and a whole set of 3000-3900 loops on the other.... I'm going with Fort management saying "They want rocking chairs? We'll give them rocking chairs!" ...and then they replace all the lounge chairs on the beach with rockers, turning it into an old age home beachfront activities room. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avatab.... Steve 124 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Do it!!! I'm going with Fort management saying "They want rocking chairs? We'll give them rocking chairs!" ...and then they replace all the lounge chairs on the beach with rockers, turning it into an old age home beachfront activities room. I can deal with that as long as they keep the plan to put beer taps in every site on the new 3000 loop...... :) BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I can deal with that as long as they keep the plan to put beer taps in every site on the new 3000 loop...... :) Deal! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 We were at the fort on Saturday for dinner manager came up asked if everything was ok we said yes but, with how hard it is to get a reservation at the fort why don't youAdd more loops. Quote dot worry big changes comeing soon you will like. Tried to get him to tell us more he would not.I brought this subject up last fall, and Lou.. yes that Lou, said it's only the weekends when the Fort fills up. During the week there are a lot of empty sites. So, maybe they should make some additional loops that are only open Friday thru Monday for the weekend crowd. The rest of the week they could chain/gate it off and lock the comfort stations. No cleaning, no trash pick up. Just a quick spruce up late Thursday or early Friday before the chains/gates come down. Problem solved. BradyBzLyn...Mo and Avatab.... Steve 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Avatab.... Steve 124 Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 I brought this subject up last fall, and Lou.. yes that Lou, said it's only the weekends when the Fort fills up. During the week there are a lot of empty sites. So, maybe they should make some additional loops that are only open Friday thru Monday for the weekend crowd. The rest of the week they could chain/gate it off and lock the comfort stations. No cleaning, no trash pick up. Just a quick spruce up late Thursday or early Friday before the chains/gates come down. Problem solved. That's where a couple of those euro-style caravan lots would come in handy (there was a pic in a recent TR here, but now I can't find it...) They could even use that for those people who rent a "throw-away site" just to get the on-property bennies.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 I am pleased to break the news that the high top tables and chairs have completely vanished from the porch. It's just rocking chairs and picnic tables again. There are still only two picnic tables. TCD BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 I am pleased to break the news that the high top tables and chairs have completely vanished from the porch. It's just rocking chairs and picnic tables again. There are still only two picnic tables.TCD :jumpforjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I am pleased to break the news that the high top tables and chairs have completely vanished from the porch. It's just rocking chairs and picnic tables again. There are still only two picnic tables. TCDI'm a failure for not reporting this in April. Has it really been that long since you've been to the Fort? What have you been up to? LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I am pleased to break the news that the high top tables and chairs have completely vanished from the porch. It's just rocking chairs and picnic tables again. There are still only two picnic tables.TCD Huzzah!! Thanks for the update. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 I'm a failure for not reporting this in April. Has it really been that long since you've been to the Fort? What have you been up to? LOL Yes, you really dropped the ball. I had no idea that the tables have been gone that long. I was trying to remember when the last time was that I stopped by the Fort for a GAG. Since it was too long for me to remember, that meant it was too long. Here's a couple of photos showing that those wretched pieces of crap are finally gone: TCD wdwpoohbear...Jennifer 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Those pictures are so much better without the high tops. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 It's been a while since all the rocking chairs went missing. But they're gone again. And just in time for the busy spring break season! As of March 4, 2018, there were only four of those awful metal picnic tables on the porch and zero rocking chairs: TCD BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 I disapprove of this. Rocking chairs belong on that porch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted March 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 I saw a post on FB a while back and was hoping that BPG just took them back to his lair for a new paint job but maybe not. Even BPG could get it done in less than a week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 Over the years there have been many, many things that have disappeared from the Fort. The train, the peacocks, swimming in the lake, the totem poles, the covered wagon, the River Country wagon, the lawnmower tree....just to name a few. Everything on that list either had a good reason, such as maintenance issues, or while they impacted the ambiance of the resort, they maybe didn't directly impact my enjoyability of spending time there. But this one crosses a line. There is nothing I enjoy more than some quality rocking chair time on the porch. In fact, when I'm at the Fort, I do it AT LEAST twice per day. I enjoy coffee on that porch in the morning, while Anna plays on the playground. And I enjoy a beverage in the late afternoon, before we embark on our evening dinner plans whether they be back at the campsite or off on a boat or bus for a dining adventure. Those rocking chairs are a big part of The Fort to me. Yes, all of the other things I listed above were enjoyable, but as I said, I understand why the train went. I don't necessarily understand why the River Country wagon is gone, but its removal, which we personally witnessed on March 18, 2010, hasn't really impacted me. This does. And this one actually hurts more than the MSB cinnamon rolls. Tri-Circle-D and Avatab.... Steve 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 1 hour ago, ImDownWithDisney said: I disapprove of this. Rocking chairs belong on that porch. X2!! But seriously, why DO they keep disappearing and reappearing? Is there some secret bi-quarterly, semi-monthly meeting of the SuperSecret Rocking Chair Society somewhere that requires moving them all off the porch from time to time? Has anyone ever seen them being removed or brought back, or does this only happen under cover of darkness? I think we need a Fiend to take up residence on the porch and keep watch so that we can solve The Mystery of The Disappearing (and Reappearing) Rocking Chairs - which also sounds like a great episode of Scooby Doo. Oh and I volunteer as tribute. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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