The title sounds great but we've always gone down in September and finding a spot was never an issue. Well we discovered that there's not a single spot available and that most people make this reservation a year in advance. So my question is, does anyone have an inside info about how to get on a waiting list? At Disney they say only way is to call everyday to see if there is a cancellation. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you all in advance.

My advice if you want a spot is to call every day.Or get a reservation at another campground in the area. If one is available in one of them.

I don't think there's a waiting list. As they said, just keep calling or by internet.Ocean Lakes is booked solid for the weekends of October because they do Halloween weekends. I started a month ago checking every morning for reservations the weekend of October 22. Nothing for weeks. Then last Monday morning I went on and a spot popped up. Evidently, someone had just cancelled.You just have to be persistent and have a little bit of luck.

Call everyday, multiple times even. Then take less days, if you can get them, and then try to extend. That has worked for me in the past.

Ok all good advise Between the wife and me we will call multiple times a day. Any other ideas keep them coming! Thanks

Bob Shaw wrote:Call everyday, multiple times even. Then take less days, if you can get them, and then try to extend. That has worked for me in the past.Yep up until the last minute you can cancel for only a $200 up to 2 days prior to arrival so last minute cancellations are doable

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Strokenfiver
Explorer
Sep 09, 2016
Ok so here's an update after everyone's advice we have been checking constantly for the past 5 days and I managed to book 3 separate reservations so far. On Sunday I lucked into openings on the 20-21st, on Monday I was able to catch the 19th and on Tuesday morning I lucked upon the 22nd. Who Hoo!!!!! So over the next 2 months I just need to secure the 23rd 24th and 25th. Thanks again and keep sending any advise you can share.
RV-1_2n-FUN
Explorer
Sep 09, 2016
Strokenfiver wrote:
Ok so here's an update after everyone's advice we have been checking constantly for the past 5 days and I managed to book 3 separate reservations so far. On Sunday I lucked into openings on the 20-21st, on Monday I was able to catch the 19th and on Tuesday morning I lucked upon the 22nd. Who Hoo!!!!! So over the next 2 months I just need to secure the 23rd 24th and 25th. Thanks again and keep sending any advise you can share.

FANTASTIC NEWS :B keep on calling, keep on calling
CampingN_C_
Explorer
Sep 10, 2016
The Fort filled up fast this year. We've never book a year out. We've always called in the spring for a week in October. This year the whole month was booked solid and I couldn't believe it. Even the lady I spoke to said they had all noticed it as well and could only contribute it to lower fuel prices.
We wanted the second week in Oct. and got pushed back to the week before Thanksgiving.
Lesson learned.
spro2395
Explorer
Sep 10, 2016
No campground is worth that aggravation...
Bears_Den
Explorer
Sep 11, 2016
I have learned over the years not to even try to get a sight when the kids are out of school. I'm here now and the place is empty, the kids are back in school, lines are short and prices are down. Supply and demand is the key to making reservations at the Fort. Go when the demand is down. I have to admit DW and I are empty nesters so that makes a big difference.
Bob_Shaw
Explorer
Sep 15, 2016
Strokenfiver wrote:
Ok so here's an update after everyone's advice we have been checking constantly for the past 5 days and I managed to book 3 separate reservations so far. On Sunday I lucked into openings on the 20-21st, on Monday I was able to catch the 19th and on Tuesday morning I lucked upon the 22nd. Who Hoo!!!!! So over the next 2 months I just need to secure the 23rd 24th and 25th. Thanks again and keep sending any advise you can share.

Don't stop. Even if you don't get all your days before you check-in, ask at the gate when you check-in, and call while you are there. They always reserve a few sites for emergencies, and you may be able to snag one.

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