AuburnJen 771 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I was given this by the Rangers so that we all would know what is approved and not. Enjoy!This post has been promoted to an article Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I was given this by the Rangers so that we all would know what is approved and not. Enjoy!(edit the scan came in upside down, I am fixing it)We only need to worry if people start sitting on their heads to read the computer monitor. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
campingpixi 11 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 woo hoo I got an approved one!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BouncingTiggers 98 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I've always wondered if there was some way to have a campfire there. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 We only need to worry if people start sitting on their heads to read the computer monitor. :)I kept uploading it right side up and when it put the image on, it came up upside down. The geek fixed it. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Well my propane tank top heater is not on either list :-)So I'll keep using it until somebody tells me no. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 I got an Auburn fire pit to match their list. The other one that caused a ruckus at NYE is gone. :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 so obviously I'm new to the lovely camping world.. but can you use a fire pit even if there is a burn ban? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 so obviously I'm new to the lovely camping world.. but can you use a fire pit even if there is a burn ban? Nope, no fires at all when there is a burn ban. The problem is you never seem to know whene there is one, cause they leave the burn ban signs up year round!!!! So don't know when the bans are really in effect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MLM5.. aka Judy 97 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Nope, no fires at all when there is a burn ban. The problem is you never seem to know whene there is one, cause they leave the burn ban signs up year round!!!! So don't know when the bans are really in effect.Carol, do you guys do new years at the fort? How cold will it get in December? We are thinking that next year we might try to do 2 weeks during christmas and new years but I'm worried about freezing the kids to death. Chances are we might have a TT by then but if we dont, we will be tenting it.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 We were at Disney for the first time over New Years this last year. However, we didn't stay at the Fort, we stayed at All-Stars and just visited with the fiends New Years Eve.I don't remember it being miserably cold. Now earlier in December, I understand it was FRIGID!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 How cold will it get in December? We are thinking that next year we might try to do 2 weeks during christmas and new years but I'm worried about freezing the kids to death. Chances are we might have a TT by then but if we dont, we will be tenting it..Typically, the temps are reasonable in Florida during Christmas to New Years. By reasonable I mean low 60's to mid 70's and even into the low 80's. Last year our winter was very, very freakish. Just keep an eye on the 10 day weather forecast before you leave and you should be well prepared. Normally a good sleeping bag or electric blankets will keep you toasty in a tent. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mr.ken 0 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 I have one that is unapproved but I have used it numerous times and never had a problem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SCTigerCock 171 Posted August 4, 2011 Report Share Posted August 4, 2011 Probably like anything else at the fort, subject to interpretation and efforcement upon discretion and effort of power to be of the day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roberta 42 Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 Carol, do you guys do new years at the fort? How cold will it get in December? We are thinking that next year we might try to do 2 weeks during christmas and new years but I'm worried about freezing the kids to death. Chances are we might have a TT by then but if we dont, we will be tenting it..December does get chilly at night sometimes. It couldn't hurt to bring a small electric heater just in case. Just put it as far away from the tent wall as possible as the heat will ruin the tent material. You might never need it, but better to be safe than sorry when you have little ones. Jan. & Feb. get downright freezing at night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MandMandMandMandM 31 Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 So the BRAND NEW pit I bought a couple of months ago, haven't had a fire in it (but it's been out of box & firewood in it ready to light), that was okay when I bought it, is now NOT allowed. I'll hook a piece of metal over it. No way I'm not using it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mr.ken 0 Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 I would use the one you bought, but use it responsibly and you shouldnt have a problem. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discamper 394 Posted August 5, 2011 Report Share Posted August 5, 2011 I hope my new propane fire pit approved Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mr.ken 0 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Anyone know if there have been any changes?? We are at the fort now Nd the paperwork still says no fires. It said that last time we were here too but fires were allowed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Anyone know if there have been any changes?? We are at the fort now Nd the paperwork still says no fires. It said that last time we were here too but fires were allowedNo- nothing new.The directory of information and the signs posted on the comfort station bulletin boards still say no campfires.But, you can still have a campfire as long as it is in an approved fire pit.This past weekend, they were too busy chasing golf cart rule breakers and causing traffic congestion to worry about campfires, and I saw many people with uncovered or mesh covered fire pits using them without a problem from the rangers.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 771 Posted November 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 I too saw a bunch of fire pits, approved and not approved. I kinda wish I brought mine, but the weekend went by just too darn fast. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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