Walt Disneyworld Area park advice?

[catkins]

Have decided to visit Disneyworld area. Way too late to get into Fort Wilderness unless there is a cancellation. So, any advice on local parks with good access? Looking to be there the end of October or early November. Being a left coaster, I have no clue. Has been 20 years since I have been in the area. THANKS for any advice on where to stay or areas to look at.

[djsamuel]

Bears Den wrote:
Lake Loiusa SP is also an alternative should you not get into the Fort. It is only a short drive to DW.

Lake Louisa is very nice. I live nearby and we enjoy camping there. Most sites are water/electric only. There are a few full hookups, and the dump station is easy to access and use.

[Bears_Den]

Lake Loiusa SP is also an alternative should you not get into the Fort. It is only a short drive to DW.

[Twain]

If trying online, expand your booking dates for FW and see what comes available. Be surprised how one week is booked, but 3 weeks are open. Book, then call back later and prune down the days. It's crazy how they work the bookings.

[catkins]

OP here. Thanks all for your advice and thoughts. I am going to be trying to get reservations ASAP. DW here we come!

[mgirardo]

Have you tried to get reservations at the Fort? You should be able to get in for October or November. It is much quieter at the Fort then. On a few occasions we decided last minute to go to Disney and made reservations the day or a few days before, once in October and once in November. We had no problems getting in.

If you can't get in, Tropical Palms is nice.

-Michael

[YC_1]

If you have time and the budget buy annual passes. There are four major parks plus so much more to see like Downtown Disney or just visiting some of the Resort hotels. If you stay at the Fort there are free shuttle buses and boats to take you anywhere you want to go.

See you at the Food and Wine Festival. Yummmmm.

[helperzack]

We like Themeworld much better than the KOA there. Last time at that KOA/Davenport (they also advertise Main Gate but are not near the Main Gate) there were dozens of cats that would not leave you alone.

The KOA in Kissimmee is corporate owned and so much nicer than the one in Davenport.

[Beverley_Ken]

Keep TELEPHONING Disney reservations, Much better than doing it on line or through a travel agent. Sept, Oct and early Nov are not prime times at Fort Wilderness. Weekends, Fri and Sat nights book up faster with the Florida locals. Start trying your first night on Sun or Mon, once you get your foot in the door, call back regularly to add more days, till you get what you want.

We have stayed at Fort Summit/Orlando SW KOA, which is in Davenport many times. Also literally right beside KOA, is Themeworld resort. Both have similar amenities (except Disney Shuttle). Themeworld is a Passport America park and they give the 50% off 365 days a year. Last Feb we paid $27 a night.

Beverley and Ken

[modern_family]

I would call, they will be able to find you a site.

If not, x3,on tropical palms...

[djsamuel]

Just did a quick check and there are still Premium sites at Fort Wilderness for 11/1 - 11/7. More dates may be available. May be worth checking the web site or calling (407-WDISNEY)

[ford_truck_guy]

I also have stayed at Tropical Palms.. I would stay there again if Disney were full......

[Crawfordville]

We stayed at Tropical Palms in March and were pleasantly surprised. We've stayed at Fort Wilderness before and were concerned about what to expect but it was very nice. They have a pool that serves snacks and drinks (adult style as well). Can walk to Old Towne which is a neat little place. We were also able to walk to a mini golf (a nice one, not dumpy) and to Joe's Crab Shack. I would recommend the premium black top or cement sites. The grass sites can be quite unlevel (we stayed on one).

[Dick_B]

There is also a KOA in Davenport that has a `free' shuttle to Disney. The quotes are because we tipped the driver.

[myrtle_beach_rv]

Ft. Summit koa off I 4 is good also Tropical Palms by Old Town on Irlo Bronson both convenient to Disney.