Hi Everyone,
As my title states, I'm going to be camping and I need help/advice/guidance. Anything you can do to help me out, I will appreciate.
First things first, I will be staying 5 nights at the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds at the end of May/beginning of June. My 4 kiddos and one (hopefully two) family friends round out the group. I have never camped...ever. The closest I have come is when I was a kid and slept in our back yard for a bit before heading inside before the "boogie man" got me.
Camping was never even on my radar as an option until I read about renting a camper. Bless that thread. We wanted a bit more space but were struggling to justify two rooms or a more expensive resort. We also really wanted to stay on property since we rarely make it to Disney. My kids have friends who camp and always ask why we never do. So once I figured out how much renting a camper would save us, and that I did not have to set it up/tear down or more importantly worry about dealing with the bath room hook ups and such it was a no brainer. I'm super excited and not telling my kids about the camper until we arrive. I'm also super nervous. My friend who is coming along is a "real" camper vs me who is going to pretend to be one for 5 nights. My friend has not stayed at Fort Wilderness though, so we are looking for guidance.
My kids at time,of travel will be 8,6,4 and 1 turning two while there. We are driving and hope to arrive early afternoon on the 29. There seems to be so much to do at the campgrounds, what is something good to do for day of arrival?
How hard is it to really drive around Disney? We think we will use the bus, but are willing to drive if it saves significant time. We will have two single strollers that I'm planning on renting.
Are there usually long lines for the showers at the comfort stations? I know we will have a shower in our camper but for the sake of time we may split and have some people use the comfort station.
I have so many more questions but have rambled so much already that I will stop for now. Thanks in advance. From what I've read on this board you guys are a fun group with a wealth of knowledge.
As my title states, I'm going to be camping and I need help/advice/guidance. Anything you can do to help me out, I will appreciate.
First things first, I will be staying 5 nights at the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds at the end of May/beginning of June. My 4 kiddos and one (hopefully two) family friends round out the group. I have never camped...ever. The closest I have come is when I was a kid and slept in our back yard for a bit before heading inside before the "boogie man" got me.
Camping was never even on my radar as an option until I read about renting a camper. Bless that thread. We wanted a bit more space but were struggling to justify two rooms or a more expensive resort. We also really wanted to stay on property since we rarely make it to Disney. My kids have friends who camp and always ask why we never do. So once I figured out how much renting a camper would save us, and that I did not have to set it up/tear down or more importantly worry about dealing with the bath room hook ups and such it was a no brainer. I'm super excited and not telling my kids about the camper until we arrive. I'm also super nervous. My friend who is coming along is a "real" camper vs me who is going to pretend to be one for 5 nights. My friend has not stayed at Fort Wilderness though, so we are looking for guidance.
My kids at time,of travel will be 8,6,4 and 1 turning two while there. We are driving and hope to arrive early afternoon on the 29. There seems to be so much to do at the campgrounds, what is something good to do for day of arrival?
How hard is it to really drive around Disney? We think we will use the bus, but are willing to drive if it saves significant time. We will have two single strollers that I'm planning on renting.
Are there usually long lines for the showers at the comfort stations? I know we will have a shower in our camper but for the sake of time we may split and have some people use the comfort station.
I have so many more questions but have rambled so much already that I will stop for now. Thanks in advance. From what I've read on this board you guys are a fun group with a wealth of knowledge.