Disneyzombie-Brenda 10 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Welcome Tom! Your family will love the fort. Have a wonderful trip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Hope you enjoy your first time Fort'in around! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thdewey 1 Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 That's what I figured for loop 1500. Close to the action but smaller sites. I appreciate the tip to check out the loops on YouTube. Being our first trip I figured that the DDs would prefer to be near the bigger pool. Next trip will be much more laid back. Maybe we'll stay in loop 2000. Are there any loops that lend themselves to popups more than others? Are other 'full hookup' loops worth the extra money if using a popup? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Any of the loops are great for a popup. I even enjoy staying in the Premium Loops! No sand!! However, for the balance of amenities, site size, and price, we usually book full hookup. 1600 and 1700 are great loops and it's great having the sewer right there to dispose of grey water and to dump the portapotty.When you are in a partial, you have to carry your grey water and toilet contents to the comfort station or to a nearby empty campsite that has sewer.Also a word of warning about Loop 2000. While the sites back there are huge and it can be quiet. However, Loop 2000 also can become a nightmare of large loud groups on the weekends.I have dealt with that nightmare once, and now will no longer book a partial site to ensure I am not placed in Loop 2000. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thdewey 1 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 How do most PUP owners set up at the site in the 1500 loop?Do they park on the pavement or on the sand?Thanks,Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 I've seen both. When I stay in partials, I park on the sand as far back as possible and turn my rig sideways, then cover the sand with plastic and my rugs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 How do most PUP owners set up at the site in the 1500 loop?Do they park on the pavement or on the sand?Thanks,TomYou don't get much pavement on the 1500 or 2000 loops. You pretty much need to set up on the coquina (it's not really sand).If you set up on the pavement, you will have no place to park your tow vehicle.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thdewey 1 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 I guess coquina is crushed shells. That's a lot better than sand.There is NOTHING dirter than Florida sand. LOLTom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 I guess coquina is crushed shells. That's a lot better than sand.There is NOTHING dirter than Florida sand. LOLTomThe worst thing about the coquina is that it sticks to everything when it's wet.I am not sure I agree that it's a lot better than sand.I am not sure where you saw dirty sand in Florida, but on the Gulf coast, it's about the whitest, cleanest sand I've seen anywhere.TCD PureTcrazy...rita 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Imagine 6 chihuahuas and wet coquina. It is a mess! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thdewey 1 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 The worst thing about the coquina is that it sticks to everything when it's wet.I am not sure I agree that it's a lot better than sand.I am not sure where you saw dirty sand in Florida, but on the Gulf coast, it's about the whitest, cleanest sand I've seen anywhere.TCDOh sure the Gulf beach sand is beautiful but away fom the coast, blech.I'll try to cover the conquina with the rug. ThxMade my reservations for HDR. Had to get the 5PM balcony. The 7:15 was sold out. The 9PM spot is too late for the young DDs.I also made reservations for the Rose and Crown at EPCOT (I guess thats R&C @EPCOT) for Tuesday.Now I have tons of family coming to visit. Which is great but I told everyone that I'm NOT Leaving the Disney property.Look like gonna have some weather too. As long as it's just regular Florida passing rain, that's OK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom 15 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hey Tom you are going to have a blast. we will be in the 600 loop(hopefully) on the 23,Look forward to meeting another Tom Tom W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Oh sure the Gulf beach sand is beautiful but away fom the coast, blech.I'll try to cover the conquina with the rug. ThxMade my reservations for HDR. Had to get the 5PM balcony. The 7:15 was sold out. The 9PM spot is too late for the young DDs.I also made reservations for the Rose and Crown at EPCOT (I guess thats R&C @EPCOT) for Tuesday.Now I have tons of family coming to visit. Which is great but I told everyone that I'm NOT Leaving the Disney property.Look like gonna have some weather too. As long as it's just regular Florida passing rain, that's OK.Good call on the rug. Bring a few door mats too if you have any. Bring a broom too, as you will need to sweep out the camper often. You will figure it out.The weather forecast is calling for some rain. That probably means a lot of sun!TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 I also made reservations for the Rose and Crown at EPCOT (I guess thats R&C @EPCOT) for Tuesday.This used to be our first full day night's tradition. But be warned, they have a new chef that is different from 2 years ago.The fish and chips were fine. The scotched egg was still good.Don't get the pork duo or the veggie pie. The pork was not so great and the sauce in the veggie pie gets gross after 3 bites.The shepherd's pie was only okay. It used to be much better.Those are the dishes we had this past trip. The meal was so not to our liking that we decided to just leave half the meal and not stick around for there for illuminations. We got popcorn to fill us up because it tasted better.I don't usually bad mouth places and it was really disappointing this time because it used to be our favorite meal. I definitely recommend you try something different than what we ate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thdewey 1 Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 This used to be our first full day night's tradition. But be warned, they have a new chef that is different from 2 years ago.The fish and chips were fine. The scotched egg was still good.Don't get the pork duo or the veggie pie. The pork was not so great and the sauce in the veggie pie gets gross after 3 bites.The shepherd's pie was only okay. It used to be much better.Those are the dishes we had this past trip. The meal was so not to our liking that we decided to just leave half the meal and not stick around for there for illuminations. We got popcorn to fill us up because it tasted better.I don't usually bad mouth places and it was really disappointing this time because it used to be our favorite meal. I definitely recommend you try something different than what we ate.Good to know.Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AC in A2......Aaron 693 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Have a black & tan for me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thdewey 1 Posted June 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Well we checked in siite 1513. We had an awesome time @ HDR. Eventually I'll figure out how to attach pics from my iPhone. The choose file Button is greyed out. Anybody know how to attach pics from an iphone?I had to put up a temporary fort fiends sign. I think that Lou might drop off my sign while we are here. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thdewey 1 Posted June 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Trying to post pix on moble version or full version from iPhone. No luck. What about the $1.99 iPhone app advertised on the mobile site? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I'll be there on Sunday. I'll look for you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thdewey 1 Posted June 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Cool cant wait. Probably have croud here. Family is coming from all over Florida to see us. And the fort. I think they really want to see the fort. Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Have a wonderful time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexwyattmommy 181 Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Make sure they don't park on the grass. Ask Lou. ROFLHope your trip is going amazingly well!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Well we checked in siite 1513. We had an awesome time @ HDR.Congrats on getting the 1500 loop!Have a great trip.TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Have an awesome time!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thdewey 1 Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Well it started to rain when all the relatives showed up. Go figure. Too many people in one pup on a rainy afternoon. I. I could deal if it was just my own kids but this is a bit much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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