mac24601 0 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Hello everyone!So I've been reading this forum and gathering information from this site for a few months now. I thought it was time to introduce myself and my family. I'm Michelle, my DH is Rich and we have two girls Madeline (6) and Emily (almost 3). We are from the beautiful Eastern Shore of Maryland. We have loved tent camping for years and last year we upgraded to a very small travel trailer. Too small so we are already upgrading in preparation for our trip to the Fort in August. This year is our 10th wedding anniversary and, during our trip, I will be celebrating my 35th birthday! We've been to WDW several times but this is my first time at the Fort. Years ago my husband camped there many times on family trips. I love to plan trips. Part of the fun, for me, is the planning and anticipation of a vacation. On our 180 day mark I was up to make our dining reservations. I've been playing with different travel scenarios: when to leave, where to stop overnight, where to eat, etc. This forum has helped me so much! I look forward to reading more and living vicariously through trips reports. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Welcome!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Welcome. You will find a lot of big planners chiming in shortly. I'm a semi planner. Figure out the meals to pack and all of the assorted accessories, then wing it for our Fort stay... play it by ear day to day. But we just bought passes again after a 5 year lapse and have seen how things have changed drastically, so now we have to plan park visits instead of winging it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Welcome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Welcome!Where are you from on the Eastern Shore? I am a SSU alumni. My dad also lived on Kent Island for awhile. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Welcome Michelle! If you like planning and haven't already, be sure to check out this thread where our hard-core planners like to share their best planning tools and tips. :) http://www.fortfiends.net/forum/topic/10310-spreadsheet-makers-and-planners-unite/?hl=%2Bspreadsheet%2C+%2Bunite Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mac24601 0 Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Welcome. You will find a lot of big planners chiming in shortly. I'm a semi planner. Figure out the meals to pack and all of the assorted accessories, then wing it for our Fort stay... play it by ear day to day. But we just bought passes again after a 5 year lapse and have seen how things have changed drastically, so now we have to plan park visits instead of winging it.I'll plan like crazy in the months leading up. However, I know better than to expect my kids to stick to those plans so I build in a lot of cushion and alternatives. Since this will be our girls' second trip I think I'll be a bit more relaxed. Welcome!Where are you from on the Eastern Shore? I am a SSU alumni. My dad also lived on Kent Island for awhile.We're from Easton. I have family and friends in Salisbury. I'm a native but my husband is a transplant from the Philly area. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Welcome and :hello-smiley: We too purchased a small trailer (a hybrid)... did so last year, had a great time camping in it and then decided to upgrade to something a little larger so we could continue to enjoy for many years to come. Our little ones are 8 and 3. Enjoy your time at the Fort!! Remember to save a day (or at least a few hours each day) to simply hang around the campground.... it's relaxing and a lot of fun :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Welcome!!! I love the planning part too. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Hey Michelle! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Welcome! Since your in the area, you should bring your family for Easter to camp with a few fiend families in Lancaster pa!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Welcome! Since your in the area, you should bring your family for Easter to camp with a few fiend families in Lancaster pa!! Yeah what she said.^^^^^ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YENSIDCAMPER 66 Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Welcome to the fun! I will warn you this place grows on you. It is very addictive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mac24601 0 Posted March 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 While I would love to come to Lancaster over Easter, we can't make it then. We have some Easter traditions that can't be missed. We will be in Lancaster in July for our annual family camping trip. I really enjoy camping there. We always go to Shady Maple and the Green Dragon. I really do want to make one of these gatherings so I'll keep an eye out for them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 If you like the Green Dragon try getting to Root's near Manheim, they are only open on Tuesdays, we think it is better then the Green Dragon, more produce and Amish good's, less junk ...aka flea market type stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disneylitch......Debbie 61 Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Welcome!!! I also live in Maryland, but I'm in Northern Harford County not far from Delta, PA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted March 20, 2015 Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 Welcome!!! I also live in Maryland, but I'm in Northern Harford County not far from Delta, PA. I guess we will not be to far from you tomorrow if we go to the York RV show Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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