California to Disney World Florida?
Okay so is this even something I should consider? Were about 7 hours north of Disneyland California and have been several times. I LOVE Disney and would love to camp in Ft. Wilderness DW someday. H...
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You want days "on the ground" at Disney World. I consider 5 days to be a minimum, and you probably won't be able to see and experience everything in that time. Disney World is HUGE. I would definitely think about flying in, to have more time there.
We've been twice in the past 6 years. 2 day drive from Connecticut to Disney World. Basically took 9 days off - 2 days to drive there, 5 days there, 2 days to drive back. Drive there was pretty cool and went well. Drive back was no fun... we were tired and just wanted to get home, and had 2 days in the truck to look forward to. In the future I would try to schedule a couple days stop somewhere on the way back to break up the trip.
Fort Wilderness in Disney World has the rental "cabins", which are basically fancy campers. I have not been in one, but have heard and read that they are very nice, just like camping except you have maid service! I think the people are called "Mousekeepers" - as opposed to housekeepers. I think the price is about the cost of a mid-level Disney hotel room, but with a heck of a lot more room and a kitchenette to use.
There are some people who you can rent campers from, such as a fifth wheel. My understanding is that they make all the arrangements for the camper and set it up for you. I know at least one person was reachable through DisBoards forum, but it's been awhile since I've been on those forums.
Your kids are 4 and 2? You might want to consider waiting a couple years until they get older to be able to really remember Disney World. Our kids were early teens, they had a great time, and remember everything.
We've been twice in the past 6 years. 2 day drive from Connecticut to Disney World. Basically took 9 days off - 2 days to drive there, 5 days there, 2 days to drive back. Drive there was pretty cool and went well. Drive back was no fun... we were tired and just wanted to get home, and had 2 days in the truck to look forward to. In the future I would try to schedule a couple days stop somewhere on the way back to break up the trip.
Fort Wilderness in Disney World has the rental "cabins", which are basically fancy campers. I have not been in one, but have heard and read that they are very nice, just like camping except you have maid service! I think the people are called "Mousekeepers" - as opposed to housekeepers. I think the price is about the cost of a mid-level Disney hotel room, but with a heck of a lot more room and a kitchenette to use.
There are some people who you can rent campers from, such as a fifth wheel. My understanding is that they make all the arrangements for the camper and set it up for you. I know at least one person was reachable through DisBoards forum, but it's been awhile since I've been on those forums.
Your kids are 4 and 2? You might want to consider waiting a couple years until they get older to be able to really remember Disney World. Our kids were early teens, they had a great time, and remember everything.
