texasrose 1 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 HI all!! New to this (very cool) forum! Found it kind of accidently and am thrilled. What a neat group of people Ok, here is my deal. This is our FIRST trip to the Fort. So excited, 3 young sons who can't wait to visit the park at Christmas time. We booked a pop up site. Well, me and the hubby decided we wanted to stretch all five sets of our legs better and have moved up to a hybrid style travel trailer (we had 2 pop ups before this, our last one was 25 feet opened up and the travel trailer will be only 27ft). I figure I should call and find out if they will allow my somewhat (by 2 feet) longer trailer in a pop up site and the agent tells me "oh no, this is not allowed". So I ask if there are ANY other sites at this time. Well, the answer was no. Totally bummed. Have been saving for this for a while now and she said all we can do is call back and check the website for cancellations. After reading some of your posts, I noticed one that suggested that although they 'say' we cannot park our trailer in a pop up site, that people have seen this done at the park before. Does anyone have any suggestions for us? The people at the reservation desk just told us that they could put a note on our site saying our rig was going to be bigger (?). Yet the agent said this was not allowed. Are they very strict about what trailers they allow in partial sites? Should we be scrambling to get someone's cancellation or will they work with us when we get there? I so appreciate your input....and I love sarcasm so bring it on :) Thanks all!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 First off welcome!!!!The biggest thing with partials is there is no sewer and there is also no dump stations at the Fort, so if you use your sink and shower and toilet a lot, you will be dragging your blue boy to the bath house or an empty full hookup site to dump it.However, even though they say no at reservations, the real answer is "don't ask, don't tell"Another trick, try and book for a much longer time than you actually need, as much as a month, then cancel the days you don't need. Try starting your reservation mid week.Another tip, contact [email protected] She is EXCELLENT and will find a site for you eventually!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
texasrose 1 Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Thank you thank you!!! I was so hoping I would get a response from ya No dump stations??? YIKES!!!! That is great to know :) Great info, us newbies appreciate this a BUNCH!!!! Happy camping First off welcome!!!!The biggest thing with partials is there is no sewer and there is also no dump stations at the Fort, so if you use your sink and shower and toilet a lot, you will be dragging your blue boy to the bath house or an empty full hookup site to dump it.However, even though they say no at reservations, the real answer is "don't ask, don't tell"Another trick, try and book for a much longer time than you actually need, as much as a month, then cancel the days you don't need. Try starting your reservation mid week.Another tip, contact [email protected] She is EXCELLENT and will find a site for you eventually!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Absolutely our pleasure! Were hear to help happy campers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 I have nothing to add to your question other than... :welcome: You will LOVE the Fort! You'll love it even more at Christmas time! You're paying a premium price for a campsite that time of year so do plan some Fort time in your vacation and just roam around. There's so much to do & enjoy there that if you didn't go into the parks you would still have an awesome time!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 :insanity: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Just Whipperwhirl 24 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Welcome and great question - thanks for posting! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daddyphat808 - Eric 16 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hiya! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HillBillyWhisperer 20 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Another tip, contact [email protected] She is EXCELLENT and will find a site for you eventually!!!I second this suggestion. I can tell you this. I simply quit doing reservations myself and just use Rhonda. Not only has she been able to get me ressies when I could not, she even got me discounts.Oh, do any of you guys sleep or is the clock off? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hope you get the site you want! Have a Merry Fort Christmas! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Just yesterday I did the very thing that Carol suggested. I couldn't get the exact dates I wanted for Halloween. I added a week to my search and there they were just what I needed. After I secured my reservation I called the reservation number and cancelled the days I didn't need. No fuss, no muss. :banana: One more thing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wak648...Bill 94 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Welcome to the insanity!! We will be there over Christmas also so keep an eye out for some Fort Fiends signs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 What a neat group of people Welcome! :partyline: Nothing to add, just listen to the others.Is neat the same as "cute"? come on people are we not being snarky enough? Neat? Wow! :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disneylitch......Debbie 61 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 HI all!! New to this (very cool) forum! Found it kind of accidently and am thrilled. What a neat group of people Ok, here is my deal. This is our FIRST trip to the Fort. So excited, 3 young sons who can't wait to visit the park at Christmas time. We booked a pop up site. Well, me and the hubby decided we wanted to stretch all five sets of our legs better and have moved up to a hybrid style travel trailer (we had 2 pop ups before this, our last one was 25 feet opened up and the travel trailer will be only 27ft). I figure I should call and find out if they will allow my somewhat (by 2 feet) longer trailer in a pop up site and the agent tells me "oh no, this is not allowed". So I ask if there are ANY other sites at this time. Well, the answer was no. Totally bummed. Have been saving for this for a while now and she said all we can do is call back and check the website for cancellations. After reading some of your posts, I noticed one that suggested that although they 'say' we cannot park our trailer in a pop up site, that people have seen this done at the park before. Does anyone have any suggestions for us? The people at the reservation desk just told us that they could put a note on our site saying our rig was going to be bigger (?). Yet the agent said this was not allowed. Are they very strict about what trailers they allow in partial sites? Should we be scrambling to get someone's cancellation or will they work with us when we get there? I so appreciate your input....and I love sarcasm so bring it on :) Thanks all!!What are the dates you are planning to visit The Fort? We have dates in December and might need to do some tweeking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
texasrose 1 Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Thanks everyone for all the 'Welcome's"! We love it! We are planning to be at the fort from Dec 22-29.....I will be using some of your tricks and tips to help me for my issue now and I might be handing my reservation making over to Rhonda as suggested. Seems much easier, takes my (everlasting) worrying out of the situation Ya'll are neat AND cute! haha! I will be looking for Fiends signs while there :) Can't wait for our very first trip to the Fort! Happy camping!!!What are the dates you are planning to visit The Fort? We have dates in December and might need to do some tweeking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 definitely with the crowds, plan a few days at the Fort...don't forget, you will have the holiday crowd, plus all the crowds from the college bowl games as well aroundI hope you have a wonderful time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo..Karla 77 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 From one Texan to another welcome or Howdy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
texasrose 1 Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 Howdy to all ya'll!! Thanks again for the welcomes :) Where do you get these 'fort fiends' signs I am reading about? From one Texan to another welcome or Howdy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 In the Fort Fiends Store, of course!!http://www.fortfiends.net/store/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Welcome texasrose!!!!!I hope you get everything squared away for a perfect vacation! Also, be sure to check out all the other interesting subforums here. Lots of great information, and lots you can share as well. Have fun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Ya, welcome. Texasrose, love the name.Another tip, contact [email protected] She is EXCELLENT and will find a site for you eventually!!!For obvious reasons, I never have and probably never will use Rhonda, but from what I've heard, she does an excellent job. She makes the res, gets you the best price, and sometimes a discount. That being the case, why does anyone bother going through Disney reservations and put up with the hassle, why not contact Rhonda instead. Sounds like a no brainer to me. And no, she's not a relative.are we not being snarky enough? I can certainly take care of that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discamper 394 Posted July 30, 2011 Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 I stopped using Disney reservations in 2008 I use Judy because I know her Quote Link to post Share on other sites
texasrose 1 Posted July 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2011 Thanks all A Fort Fiends store??? You MUST be joking?!! Now i have to sneak back my credit cards from the hubby!! haha! He will LOVE that there is another store for me to shop in! :) We are doing our best with the reservation issue. I have checked back numerous times online ( I do obsess much) but to no avail. I will respectfully accept that I may just have to show up with my partial site reservation and hope they let me grab up a last minute cancellation or just let me squeeze into the site regardless. Heck, I would park it on a sidewalk somewhere just to be able to get into the Fort for the first time (and Disney for that matter)! I don't give up easily....thanks for all the tips and support :) Ya'll are awesome...but you knew that already :)Ya, welcome. Texasrose, love the name.For obvious reasons, I never have and probably never will use Rhonda, but from what I've heard, she does an excellent job. She makes the res, gets you the best price, and sometimes a discount. That being the case, why does anyone bother going through Disney reservations and put up with the hassle, why not contact Rhonda instead. Sounds like a no brainer to me. And no, she's not a relative.I can certainly take care of that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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