We have a week booked at Ft. Wilderness in mid November, however we will be arriving 1 day early, and need to find a spot. So looking at my options. Sadly there is no availability at Ft. Wilderness.We've also considered overnighting locally at walmart or similar, or possibly the parking lot at Ft. Wilderness, but I'm not sure the Mouse would dig that. At least in November, the overnight temps should be nice for parking lot boondocking.Obligatory statement about no slides, campfire, generator, etc. in the walmart parking lot.Suggestions, ideas?

Drive slower or stay an extra night wherever you are the night before then when you get there you will have a spot.

Keep trying for Ft Wilderness. I’m a Disney Travel Planner and they pop up all the time. In fact, I was just able to add days on to the front and tail end of my week mid-November.

I believe they do have an waiting area outside the campground. I would definitely ask if you'd be allowed to stay there overnight since you do have a reservation for the following day. I've found they will do everything possible to try and accommodate you.

We usually stay at Lake Magic, 192 just before 27 in Clermont, for our first night. Then get to the Fort early and have a better chance of getting the site we want. It's better to arrive at the Fort early rather then around 4:00 PM as we would on a travel day.

Lots of FL State Parks in that area.

Ft. Wilderness Disneyworld alternative in Mid November

Fordlover
Explorer
Jul 28, 2018
Thanks for the advice and warnings. I'll be looking into all these ideas/locations.
mgirardo
Explorer
Jul 28, 2018
There's plenty of time. Just keep calling Disney everyday. You should be able to get the extra day you need.

-Michael
Dick_B
Explorer
Jul 28, 2018
I thought I posted this earlier but can't find it. There is a KOA in Davenport, FL also Clerbrook RV Resort in Clermont.
ct1964ups
Explorer
Jul 29, 2018
Dick_B wrote:
I thought I posted this earlier but can't find it. There is a KOA in Davenport, FL also Clerbrook RV Resort in Clermont.

The KOA in Davenport is just south of I-4 On Rt 27 on the right hand side..not bad place..it would be 15 minutes from the Mouse...
Also have nice KOA on 192,just past Camping World and right across the street from Sam's Club.....C
Ralph_Cramden
Explorer II
Jul 29, 2018
YC 1 wrote:
its Florida so expect rain.

The OP said Novemeber which is the dry season. It's usually as dry as a bone around Orlando in Nov unless a front drops far enough south but those are infrequent and result in a few showers for a day, or a late season tropical system blows in. It's nothing like the daily deluges from Spring to October.
Kentucky__Jo
Explorer
Aug 08, 2018
I guess we have had better luck than most. We have stayed at Tropical Palms at least 10 times and never had an issue with anything. Easy in, easy out and good prices. Never had trouble with mud, but if you are worried about mud, be sure to get a paved site. 5 minutes from Disney. I agree though, that if you keep calling, you probably will get that extra day.
Fordlover
Explorer
Aug 08, 2018
You guys were correct. We were finally able to add the extra day. Unfortunately it was a preferred site, so we will likely have to relocate from our first spot, but that is ok with me.

Thanks everyone for the alternative suggestions, they will help other members of the family who are joining us.

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