Quantcast Absolute best time to camp at FW?
 
INTERCOT: Walt Disney World Vacation Planning Guide Walt Disney World Disney Cruise Line Mousehut Mail WebDisney News INTERCOT: Walt Disney World Vacation Guide
News Discussion Theme Parks Resorts Info Central Shop Interactive Podcast INTERCOT Navigtion
Site Sponsors
  magical journeys travel agency
  INTERCOT shop

INTERCOT Affiliates
  disney magicbands & accessories
  disneystore.com
  disney fathead
  disney check designs
  amazon.com
  priceline.com

News
  site search
  headlines
  past updates
  discussion boards
  email update

INTERCOT Other
  advertising
  sponsors
  link to us
  contact us
     

INTERCOT Ads
 

 
 

Results 1 to 10 of 10
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    250
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default Absolute best time to camp at FW?

    As mentioned in a thread below, we were considering going to FW in July, the last week to be exact. I checked, and there are sites available that week. I am however not completely sold on the idea of camping in Florida in July, A/C or not. In fact, every time we go to WDW in summer, we always leave saying "Next time, we're going when it's cooler". Yet somehow we keep going back in the summer. BUT, our family has the luxury of a flexible schedule and can pretty much travel anytime. I am not opposed to taking the kids out of school for a week if I need to. The only time we wouldn't go (though I'd love to) is Christmas, b/c we have a lot going on around here. So what in your opinion is the very best time to go? Considering all factors, weather, crowds, and so on.
    [I]Hello. We are the Bradshaws. And We are Disneyholics.

    September 2000- Music
    June 2004- Pop
    June 2006- Movies
    February 2008- Offsite (Won't Do That Again!)
    May 2009- First Ever Disney Camping Trip!
    June 2011- Pop
    Feb 2012- Sports
    Dec 2012- Movies
    May 2014- Pop

  2.     Please Support INTERCOT's Sponsors:
  3. #2
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Mobile, AL Only 499 miles away!
    Posts
    5,019
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    My favorite times to stay at FW would be early Nov/Dec. The weather and crowds will be great. Also, early summer is better than later summer in my mind. No matter when you go, have a great trip
    1975-2000 Family Trips, FW
    Nov 2005- FW
    June 2006- FW
    Feb 2007- FW
    Dec 2007- POFQ
    Feb 2008- POR
    July 2008- WL
    Dec 2008- FW
    Feb 2012- POFQ
    Herb
    Proud Passholder

  4. #3
    Join Date
    May 2003
    Location
    Southern New Jersey ( only 1024 miles away )
    Posts
    407
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Best time to camp at F.W. is first two weeks in November or first week in December.. None better.. Weather is great during the day and cool at night.. great window open sleeping weather.. crowds are light.. We do this time each year and love it...

    1973,76,78,79,81,82 Off Site
    1994,96,97- ASSP
    1996,97- CBR
    1998- DCL-MAGIC (HONEYMOON)
    1999- ASMV
    2004- DCL-WONDER
    2005- CSR
    2002,03,05,06,07,08,09,10,11,12,13, 14 F.W.
    2008-DCL WONDER (Double Dip)
    2010 DCL WONDER
    2013 DCL DREAM
    ș șOș șOș șOș șOș
    Next Trip: F.W. December 2015

  5. #4
    Join Date
    Jul 2001
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    40,875
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    We've camped in October and found that to be a very enjoyable time to be the World.
    Linda aka: Faline
    INTERCOT Staff: Vacation Planning,Trip Reports and Disney Camping
    [email protected]

  6. #5
    Join Date
    Mar 2002
    Location
    long island ny
    Posts
    3,129
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    We always went to Disney in August..yes it's hot. Last two trips, we went in May..and it was wonderful! Warm..without the humidity that you have in July or August. Really delightful. I wouldn't mind trying October..and in fact we were supposed to..but cancelled..because I didn't want to go during the free dining that was running the 1st week of October last year. Seem as if it was going to be too crazy in the restaurants. Looking forward to May..but would love to try October also.
    Phyllis

  7. #6
    Join Date
    Dec 2006
    Location
    New Jersey
    Posts
    72
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    We've always generally gone during summer months. The crowds aren't bad in August but you deal with the highly increased possibility of hurricanes during that month.

    I will second Auntie's love for going in May though. That's easily the best time I've come across to camp at FW.
    WDW:
    -Fort Wilderness: 1987-2001, 2002-2006
    total - 172 days
    -Wilderness Lodge: 1995

    Last: july 2006 FW
    next: May 2007 FW

  8. #7
    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Location
    Round Lake Beach, IL.
    Posts
    3,010
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    We love the end of October and beginning of Nov. We have gone at other times of the year and we always say we are only going at the Oct/Nov time.

  9. #8
    Join Date
    Sep 2003
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    458
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    We have been Christmas week, late June, early July and January. I love the festivities of Christmas, the warmth of summer, and the crowd control of January. I really want to go in November/early December, though. I hear from lots of people it is the best time.
    Disney Institute December 1999
    Ft. Wilderness June 1993, 1997, 2002, 2006-December 2007
    Caribbean Beach January 2008
    Port Orleans Riverside - January 2009
    Pop Century January 2007, December 2009, November 2010
    Pop CenturyOctober 2011

  10. #9
    Join Date
    Mar 2001
    Location
    San Antonio, TX
    Posts
    53
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    We've been there in the Spring, Summer, and during the Christmas Holiday's. I must say my family enjoy's the Summer time frame the most. Since we are used to the high humidity, it doesn't bother us.
    But if the time is right we hook up and head on over to FW. That's what happened with both our Spring trips and three Christmas trips!!!

    It's great just being there!!

    __________________
    Next Trip: July '07

  11. #10
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Fort Lauderdale
    Posts
    40
    Post Thanks / Like

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Vanlandingham View Post
    We've always generally gone during summer months. The crowds aren't bad in August but you deal with the highly increased possibility of hurricanes during that month.

    I will second Auntie's love for going in May though. That's easily the best time I've come across to camp at FW.
    We got evacuated during hurricane Charley years ago they were going to put us in the french quarter, but we didnt want to leave our cart and coach in the parking lot they dont have shelter for all your camping stuff, so we bolted home.

Share This Thread On Social Media:

Share This Thread On Social Media:

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

 
Company
Advertising
Guest Relations
Community
Discussion Boards
Podcast
Newsletter
Shop
Social
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
YouTube
Pinterest
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Enter your email address below to receive our newsletter:
INTERCOT Logo PRIVACY STATEMENT / DISCLAIMER | DISCUSSION BOARD RULES
© Since 1997 INTERCOT - a Levelbest Communications Website. This is not an official Disney website.
> Levelbest Network Site