NEVER Camp at Disney's Fort Wilderness as a NEWBIE

[@joyappleman2380]

A newbie here, but a veteran Fort Wilderness camper (since 1972). The title with Fort Wilderness is what caught my eye! I could see your concerns getting around in your big rig, but actually the Premium sites (just reconstructed a few years ago) are the only ones that usually are recommended. To be fair to Disney, this campground was built when campers were mostly in tents or small trailers. We started out in a VW camper and have owned nearly every type of trailer/RV in the last 50+ years. We are now in a 34' RV. We have intentionally not gone for a longer RV so we can fit in most National Parks and private campgrounds. Anyhoo, enjoyed your video and seeing our favorite campground. Expensive, yes, but considering all we enjoy there it is worth it to us every 1-2 years. Safe travels!

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thanks for watching! This was the only site we could get considering we booked only 2 weeks before Halloween.

[@fivepeasnpod]

100% agree! You have to plan ahead for FW. If you go spur of the moment, you get what you get and be happy that you're at WDW!

[@LiveTomorrowNow]

We agree it’s not be newbies!! And don’t go Spring break like we did!! Thanks for sharing another great video!❤

[@bonnielunday8162]

I loved this video and your children are so sweet!!Their excitement was so fun to watch!

[@TheShinpaughs]

They love to travel and have fun! Thank you for watching.

[@melanddansadventures]

The site was beautiful and y’all did a amazing job getting in but the highlight for me and my husband is how amazing your kids are they are so smart like Beyond there age, very supportive and your family is so loving y’all did a amazing job raising a wonder young man and young woman we can’t wait to see y’all’s family over the next years happy holidays and happy new years

[@suzanneshaw4103]

Loved this video! Very informative, and your kids are so sweet! You have a great family, I’ll be watching again!👍

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you. We are so proud of them and the young adults they are becoming!

[@Bobbybouche9]

Your kids have great mannerisms! Reminds me of my siblings and I 🧡

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you. They are pretty great!

[@charliebrown8966]

i always enjoy watching your videos ! thanks for sharing your adventure with us 😊 you have a wonderful family

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you!!!!

[@ariverstonesthrowaway]

First visit to your youtube channel! For years, we would come down to Ft. Wilderness with our 2 kids around Christmas time. We have done it in a 45' fifth wheel, 30' motorhome, 45' Prevost CC, and a 45' Prevost Featherlite. We now have a home 10 mins away! Between the site posts, narrow roads and encroaching bushes it is always a challenge. Even more so when the neighbor parks their vehicle partly into the road. Regardless, it feels like home to us when we come for a visit - definately a special place. Do you remember when you could swim in the lake? Remember the open trams (no bus) - we like that so much better! Great video! You guys nailed it!

[@TheShinpaughs]

It's definitely a special place! You brought back so many memories for us with your post. We did swim in the lake when it was River Country.

[@steveo1kinevo]

My first time watching one of your videos, enjoyed your honest review! Love traveling around and exploring with my RV. A few months ago I was able to take a tour and test drive a 45ft Newell Coach so I understand trying to maneuver a 45' bus, not easy at times!

[@TheShinpaughs]

It's quite a beast to drive.

[@elainesheridan8509]

Great post as usual….always look forward to watching….thoughts from Scotland…

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy our channel.

[@DeAndraHarris-z6r]

I truly love your content! Seeing your family’s travels through your lens is fascinating and relatable. Great video!

[@TheShinpaughs]

We're so glad you enjoy it! We are so grateful for your support.

[@kimdevlin1749]

Have been loving all your videos and we are not RV’ers. You make it look so fun! Eagerly await every video. Sending you holiday blessings!🦃🎄

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you! Glad you are enjoying it!

[@Adam_Gray]

I don't know about the rest of the viewers....but.... bring that BIG rig into Fort Wilderness made me as nervous as a long tailed cat in a room for of rocking chairs! 👀 Team work makes the dream work!

[@TheShinpaughs]

LOL!!! It made us nervous watching that part too. It was quite a feat.

[@WePlusThreee]

We did exactly what yall did on our first time at FortWilderness. We tried 2 standard sites and with the sharp turns, trash cans and trees… it was the hardest rv park we have ever had to maneuver in. Since it was built in the 70’s the rv’s were not as big as ours today. Next time grab the premium meadows sites… less stressful! Hope you have an amazing trip at Disney World! 🎉

[@TheShinpaughs]

That is great advice! We didn't have a choice this time but we will do that in the future.

[@mc87867]

We tent camp at least once or twice a year at the Fort. We hope to eventually RV camp but for now we enjoy tent camping. This past July we camped in the loop that we prefer to camp in and had the whole back section as well as the bathroom to ourselves. The price tag can be high and has definitely like all things Disney become higher over the years. To off set the cost, we usually camp with another family to split the cost of the site. You can get two 6 person tents comfortably on one site. Some things to make your trip more enjoyable is to bring your bikes even if you rent a golf cart (which I highly recommend). It's fun to decorate your carts no matter what time of year it is when you're there camping. It's also fun to go catch a movie (free) and make s'more's with Chip and Dale or go do some of the crafts that they offer. There is also archery, canoeing, and visiting the horse barn where small children can ride the ponies just to name a few things the Fort offers. You have to pay extra for many of these activities but they’re fun to do if you budget them into your stay. There are two swimming pools on the property. One that is family friendly with a kids pool area and the other is quieter for older kids and adults to enjoy. There are several basketball courts on the grounds, a volleyball court area, lots of kids playground areas as well as a dog park. You can only bring your dog to the Fort if you are camping in an RV so that your pets have A/C and can be properly contained when you leave your campsite for long periods of time to go to the parks, etc. If you go on FB you'll find several groups that you can join for tips and tricks to camping at the Fort and the Original Fort Wilderness Scavenger Hunts group is so much fun for all ages.

[@TheShinpaughs]

Our first time was in a pop up and we loved it. You are right there is so much to do on property. You really don't even have to leave:)

[@enyoc3d]

we were drooling over your rig at Halloween! great vid. thanks

[@TheShinpaughs]

😊 Thanks for watching!

[@rschmidt320]

I have stayed at Fort Wilderness twice, but in cabins both times and loved it. Really enjoyed the video. I hope to get me Super C one day and go there, but probably not on a holiday.

[@TheShinpaughs]

Cabins are a great way to experience camping. Love it!

[@Kawartha]

You parked that like a true pro!

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you!

[@Bezuidenhout474]

Aaah I was looking forward to seeing all your trips you took while there.

[@TheShinpaughs]

We went there to spend time with another family for a few days. We didn't go to any of the parks, only rode the transportation around for the afternoon to check out some of the resorts. This was really about getting to spend time with friends.

[@cjhoward409]

We picked a 30 ft class C after looking in space at most camp grounds. Most state parks don’t have room for 40 ft rigs and a lot of big rv parks , the space for 40 footers were more like parking lots. No trees. And the tree areas were for 30 ft and less rigs. Plus my husband doesn’t want to drive a class A 😊

[@TheShinpaughs]

State parks can be tight for sure. We have only stayed in a handful of them but I am very careful about booking them.

[@godshandbigfootofalabama4686]

I camped there many, many, many years ago. It was considered expensive back then too but it's the "Magical" feeling you get when arriving that helps with the value. It's my first time seeing your channel and it was refreshing seeing such well mannered children/young adults. You two have done a great job with them and spending time together as a family is a blessing...I'm subscribing and hitting the bell !!!

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thanks for subscribing. We hope you enjoy our content!

[@dennisfletcher3116]

First time watching your videos. Really appreciate you telling the cost. Great video. Thanks

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you. Hope you continue to enjoy our channel.

[@SouthFloridaSound]

As a Florida resident (South Florida) I try and go on a regular basis. I am a 45' Super C towing a 35' stacker trailer. Combined with hitch I am about 83'. I have never had any issues but always try and book a premium site.

[@TheShinpaughs]

That is impressive if you get a stacker trailer in there😳

[@stevenalves479]

@@TheShinpaughs The stacker gets left up front in the overflow parking. I unload the golf cart and it is driven back to the spot. If you look at the overflow parking it is quite common to see large stackers parked there. It takes a big RV to pull one of those stackers.

[@TheShinpaughs]

That makes more sense to me. We would like to get a stacker trailer but I am just not sure how much stress it would cause based on the way we travel.

[@mikeyoung1813]

very good driving! i drove 18 wheelers for 30 years and you did good, also thank you for the entertainment you give me i love your vids😇🥰❤💯🙏

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you! I appreciate the compliment!

[@neilbennettandassociates4341]

Great video and liked your comments. We were there week before this October in our 41 Ft RV 1400 loop so close to yours. Moved about 6 years ago to an RV Motorcoach resort about 22 miles away and decide to apply there. Started driving their 41 ft buses about 7 months ago PT 3 nights a week. And yes I get a little smile every time I go under the signs!

[@TheShinpaughs]

So cool Thanks for sharing!

[@AlisonCreamerandCo.]

My Coach, Deanna Watson, said, you're living my life, and I had to check you all out ! I can't wait to watch these. WAY TO GO !!!

[@TheShinpaughs]

Deanna is one of my favorite human beings on the planet:) Hope you enjoy our channel!

[@aboveboardhandyman8174]

We’ve kept there three times we bring a trailer all the way from Canada. Yes it is expensive but it’s a Disney adventure you choose to pay the money and being there for Halloween is one of the most spectacular times just to see everyone how they decorate. it’s incredible my familyand I were fortunate to do it in 2023. It was incredible. We do it again.

[@TheShinpaughs]

It sounds like you have some great memories there! We are so happy to hear it. Thanks for watching!

[@SugarHoneyIcedTee2]

I ❤ LOVED❤ your video on Fort Wilderness ❤❤❤. I hope to take my family there one day. Im a big Disney fan and want to experience the campgrounds soon. Thank you for sharing your family and perspective with us.

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GWM9930]

Wow! I really enjoy staying at Fort Wilderness! Thanks for the video!

[@TheShinpaughs]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PDGula-lk6dq]

That was a "scary" Halloween entrance to your spot. Great family teamwork once again!

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you. It was for a little tighter than we are used to but slow and steady wins every time!

[@grantmarut7488]

If I had a Prevost I wouldn't worry about 150 night 😊

[@TheShinpaughs]

Why...... money is money regardless of the type of coach we have.

[@vivianburrus8085]

Thank you for this! The hubby and I dream of getting an RV (trailer style couples camper, no more than 20ft) and I've always said that one of the first trips I want to take is to Fort Wilderness. Doing Disney on a holiday is wild, though! I loved the convenience of Disney's transportation system when we stayed in the resorts there years ago so glad the access is no different being at the Fort. Thanks for the taste of what it's like!

[@TheShinpaughs]

Our pleasure! Hope you get to have a camper one day and enjoy the lifestyle! It is amazing!

[@sarah-seww-creative]

Ah the sound of the golf carts. I was just at the Fort two weeks ago and love it so much

[@TheShinpaughs]

Glad you enjoyed it. It was fun to have one for sure!

[@memberrebmem-id5df]

As always, lovely video with a bit of everything, excellent content & production. My mouth was watering over that dessert omg lol

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you. It was amazing. Sara made it 2x's more since then:)

[@mikedoran4763]

Yep. Fort Wilderness Campsites can make for difficult backing. As pointed out here, it really depends on one's rig length, the angle of the site, (especially if it's on the inside of a curve) & the obstacles like the cable boxes, which I seem to find as the front of my long bed truck swings out. The older "Prefered" sites can be especially challenging.

[@TheShinpaughs]

Yep, we were lucky our site was pretty easy to get into.

[@TheKurtsPlaceChannel]

Very nice video. Thanks for posting this.

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheBlackLeprechaun]

Wow, 9 years! 🤩Rock Stars! Are the kids going to carry on the tradition? Walkie Talkies are amazing things. I'm just saying. 🤔 Good ideal of making something with the Halloween candy Sarah.

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you! They are talking about it for sure. They love it as do we:)

[@rachellestuart7936]

Back in the 70's they didn't have safety ropes up on the walkways. My husband and a long line of kids were lined up waiting to get on the rope swing around the lake. Kids in the back of the line started to push the line forward so it would move and my husband was pushed off the dock head first into the water which was only a ft deep. He broke his neck that day. He actually had to walk around ft wilderness holding his head up with his hands. He actually had to find the nurses station because back then they didn't have real life guards, just people who walked around. He was in traction and the second person in the state of FL to get a halo brace for almost a year. He's never been back and won't. He learned a long time ago Disney doesn't care about the guests only their bottom dollar.

[@TheShinpaughs]

Sorry you had a bad experience. Thanks for watching!

[@BrendaHarvey-s3e]

Nice video....my husband and I stayed at Fort Wilderness Campground 2 weeks ago. We have a Class B Winnebago Travato, 21 ft. Stayed in a premium site across from our kids that have a Class C. We went to the parks every day. We walked everywhere, no golf carts. .Great exercise and Disney transportation was fabulous. We have been to many RV resorts and feel Disney does it the best. We thought the price was fair for the quality and amenities. We were totally blown away by all the massive A's and Super C's....Saw some impressive parking maneuvers! .We would definitely stay again.

[@TheShinpaughs]

Glad you enjoyed your stay! It is a great park for sure!

[@yankeesusa1]

It's definitely expensive if you pick holidays. It's like that everywhere. We stay in September and pay about $90 a night. Even lower when they release random discounts. This place is definitely unique. Premium and regular full hookup is best for rvs this big. Preferred sites are original sites which are smaller sites.

[@TheShinpaughs]

Yes we have stayed cheaper as well. It was fun to experience Halloween there for sure. Not sure we would go back but we might:)

[@dwn3576]

Great video, we showed up the week before Halloween for our first time staying there and in our 45' Allegro Bus. Yes it was tight. Our trip was to take the kids to Disney and didn't think about the campground much so didn't rent a cart nor did anyone make a suggestion to rent a cart to make better use of the campground. I made the assumption that our Jeep (TOAD) would be sufficient to get us around but it wasn't. They kind of make the campground by design so that you really need that cart. What kind of grill was that you used to cook those wings?

[@TheShinpaughs]

Agreed, you can do it without a cart but so much easier with one. It is a Keveri grill. Best cooking gadget we have had:)

[@davidbutton3111]

The highlighted bicycle rules do NOT state electric bikes are not permitted, only that gas powered are not allowed. The rules state to ride your bike on the sidewalk to keep you out of the road for safety.

[@TheShinpaughs]

The rules we had said bikes must be manually operated and EBikes were prohibited.

[@musclecars4635]

Have a 2025 40' class-a diesel, no problems at Fort Wilderness 😊. Thanks! Nice job backing in!

[@TheShinpaughs]

Nice! What kind of motorhome do you have? Is it your first one? Thank you for the compliment!

[@musclecars4635]

@ 2025 Thor Aria, our second 40’ rig from Thor. Our first 40’ rig was gas (Thor Challenger), current one is diesel. I’m not an expert but I am learning and just take it slow when backing in (if we don’t get a pull-thru site). Only been driving a 40’ class-a for a few years, still somewhat of a newbie (was definitely a newbie with our first 40’ rig when at the Fort. Keep safe everyone! Great channel, thanks so much!

[@TheShinpaughs]

That is great. Congratulations on your new rig! Thank you for the kind words!

[@KP-ni8bh]

I get nervous pulling my 22 foot travel trailer anywhere. I salute you.

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you🥰

[@maryyjanee247]

One of the best campsites we love it

[@TheShinpaughs]

Glad you enjoy it. We did as well:)

[@NomadXplorer]

A 36 foot Class A was my first rig in 2013. I've gotten smaller and smaller ever since. After 11 recreational vehicles / trailers. I'm now in a 7x12 foot cargo trailer. I drive trucks for a living. I'm used to driving large farm equipment and heck I like space... but traveling easy is traveling smaller.

[@TheShinpaughs]

Bigger is not always better. We have no choice but to have bigger because of our family!

[@richardbrunelle9448]

Good job for parking the rig

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you! That was the easy part:)

[@frankzicari784]

We have a koa here in NY that is $163 a night with less to do.

[@DrUlrichSelz]

It was nothing compared to an Italian campground :) Need some severe skills here ;-) Awesome video!

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thanks for watching!

[@adriannurse1502]

That looked fun. I hope you had a really good time. Have you ever considered Salem Massachusetts at Halloween?

[@TheShinpaughs]

Not yet! But we may include that on our travel list in the future.

[@moriorinvictus6522]

Been staying for years there with f450 and 42ft momentum sometimes I have to change sites becuase we can get her turned in very few spots that we do we have them all marked in map and request them when we make reservations not guaranteed but sometimes they help …ooo and fyi keep awnings closed tree sap destroys them there in one weekend

[@TheShinpaughs]

That is a big rig to get in there. Hats off to you for doing that!

[@vtmkb]

This is my first video of yours. Been looking for a channel that could be helpful since we full time and just moved to a class A. Great video. We were there a couple weeks before you for our first time and we agree the no electric transportation is not for us. We will go back some day but it will be a few years. Disney is just not our preferred type of campgrond. I am going to subscribe and check out a few more of your videos. 👍🏼

[@TheShinpaughs]

Welcome to fulltime life. It is amazing! What type of rig are you traveling in? Please reach out on IG if we can help in any way!

[@vtmkb]

@ Thank you. We are in a 2018 Winnebago Horizon. It’s nice but definitely not without its problems. We still prefer it over our 5th wheel we had before this. Thanks for being so kind. ❤️

[@TheShinpaughs]

My Pleasure. That is a beautiful rig. Hope you enjoy the lifestyle.

[@benstefan26]

Took our 43' DP to Fort Wilderness 2 years ago and there was no way we could even drive around our whole loop. Had to pull in and then back out of the loop. Wasn't terrible but definitely took some skill.

[@TheShinpaughs]

It is tight for sure.

[@deedeew4040]

I adore your channel. Good job parking your rig. Wow, the obstacle course is driving through the park.

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thanks so much, we really appreciate it!

[@kdsailorgirl]

I wouldn’t go to Ft Wilderness even with a small camper! Way too many people😮. I give y’all a lot of credit for all your patience.

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you. It was a fun time for sure. It was worth the effort.

[@ryanp135]

UMMM you are supposed to lift the tag axle when taking sharp turns like in this videl ... you are ruining the tag tires and will cause flat spots and feathering

[@johnbarton1878]

I believe his rig is new enough to have a steerable tag axle, helps with the turns and keeps the tires from scuffing.😊

[@brandonknight1645]

Steerable tag makes all the difference

[@WayneTesta4444]

Most of those motorhomes have a button to dump air for that axle for tight turns

[@kathrynaraguz4816]

He also knows what he’s doing and doesn’t need opinions

[@ryanp135]

@@kathrynaraguz4816 Not an opinion, it's a fact, sweetheart.. Clearly, he hasn't been trained/educated properly, at $900+ a tire, I highly doubt they want to ruin tires prematurely

[@Thesaltymedic36]

We are going to get it? Dad is going wheel that big boy in there 😂 That bus is big 😂 I’m only 21’ lifted and 4wd. I park anywhere 😊 that was intentional on our part. We did have a suburban and 30’ TT in there years ago, I know what you mean by tight 👍🏼 Disney is a lot of fun. I’ll be back in a few years again when we retire and go FT I’d probably stay again for the convenience of transit. We walked to the bus and used it. Walked to the boat too. It was nice not driving. We have a TT membership and drive over from TTO before too. It’s not hateful. Great video

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thanks for watching. You will recognize TTO as where we started our journey that day. We have a membership and stay there sometimes as well. We will actually be there in January for a few days. Are you all fulltime?

[@Thesaltymedic36]

@ not yet. I retire in 22 months

[@TheShinpaughs]

That is awesome. I hope you get to enjoy the lifestyle. It is awesome!

[@chantalpike8316]

i love watching your videos,Have you camp in Canada?

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you! Glad you are here.

[@jimmycrumpler1853]

Backing into the blind side. Went one time during spring break, $200 bucks a night

[@TheShinpaughs]

Yes always a little extra challenging to back that way. But we made it:)

[@santiagojimenez8912]

Oh my God I was so impressed. See you getting into that spot with a 45 foot motorhome. You did a great job. Let me ask you something. Are you used to be a truck driver because is amazing the way that you drive the big rig

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you. No I am not a truck driver. I just go slow and take my time:)

[@santiagojimenez8912]

That’s great that’s all you need to do. Take you time.

[@pamelapanzenbeck6035]

I love Disney!!!!!!!!!

[@TheShinpaughs]

That is awesome!

[@brandonknight1645]

Great video. Don’t think I will be visiting just not our gig.

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thanks for watching!

[@LadySweet007]

Awesome! My husband and I, really enjoyed your video, it was very informative and fun. However, we do have one question, where do you leave your dog during the day when you're out and about?

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you. Norman hangs out at home while we are out. We make sure he is super comfortable:)

[@sarahmarschang977]

Unless you know what loops are big rig friendly at the campgrounds you should let the campgrounds know how big your motorhome is. I have been staying at the campgrounds of fort wilderness for many years and with my grandparents moterhome and now we stay in the cabins. We stayed in many of those loops

[@TheShinpaughs]

The spot was plenty big enough. All the cars and decorations made it a little more challenging. Overall we did just fine getting in there!

[@Bowtie_xpress]

It is what it is number one use your kids to move cones 2nd lift your rear bags or lift axles 3 your need to make your turns wider not hugging to much driver side

[@TheShinpaughs]

I was so focused I forgot to raise our tag. I usually do. I made it about as wide as I could but I know there is always a little more room than it feels. Thanks for watching!

[@maifrank6048]

You are right. I do dream of doing full time because I do need to escape the stress and pressures I deal with in my everyday life but Im not ready for that kind of lifestyle, maybe someday.

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thanks for watching!

[@walle6228]

Such a great family . I wish my Dad was here but he left early anyway I can see Thea perfect family picture I get to see from you guys . Love to you entire family . God bless you

[@memberrebmem-id5df]

So sweet, be well 🙏🏼

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you🥰

[@tombeilman5579]

Don’t they have shuttle buses that come by or thru camp wilderness. We stayed there a long time ago

[@TheShinpaughs]

They do.

[@waynerabideau6693]

Need to swing wider when turning

[@TheShinpaughs]

In this case it was not completely possible. I think we did a pretty darn good job of navigating this situation. Thanks for watching!

[@profmo]

I love you guys.

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thanks for watching!

[@williamsmotorhome9408]

We did FTW in our 45’ bus. Never again. It was definitely challenging getting into our spot. This was during the Covid era and it was definitely not worth the money we paid.

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thanks for watching. Hope you continue to enjoy our channel.

[@johncaruana6406]

As far as not allowing e-bikes and scooters - the infrastructure is already maxed out with the in-house golf carts and over extended with the additional personal carts brought in. It’s all a matter of safety.

[@TheShinpaughs]

Im sure that plays a role in it. I also believe they want you to rent a golf cart from them.

[@doreenclark-o3x]

Mobility scooters are allowed we go 3 times a year and both my husband and I have them

[@PatriciaCentralFlorida]

We never been there. It looks too tight for 45 ft rig. And the trees scare me. I wouldn’t want them touching my roof. We are in Disney now using our timeshare. I’m assuming they don’t have pull through sites? I understand you did last minute reservations. Halloween looked like a very nice time there.

[@TheShinpaughs]

They do not have pull throughs. When they built the campground they were not a thing like they are now a days.

[@johnh5913]

Hello, NOPE!! 🤔🤔 Thank you for the vid;s..

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thanks for watching!

[@heatherwith9345]

Love your rv do you have a home base or do you live on th rv full time and do you work a regular jobs or on the Rd?

[@TheShinpaughs]

Yes we are fulltime. We sell real estate and are in the mortgage business. We have set it up so we can do business anywhere in the country:)

[@DouglasFriedman]

You definitely don’t want to show up on Halloween day! The fort is always crazy!

[@TheShinpaughs]

It was eye opening for sure!

[@KrisHarvey321]

We stayed at Halloween back in 2009 or 2010….. What a great trip! Continue to try to book 2025 with no success. We stayed 4 nights over Thanksgiving….. averaged $243/night have Friday thru Mon before Christmas booked for $333/night. We do it for the Grandkids (and the kids to be honest) and enjoy our time there. Some of our children’s best memories. Yes, it’s expensive….. But it’s a choice that we are able to make. Great video!

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thank you! We got our reservation last minute. You have to be on the website a bunch the couple weeks leading up to the event. But lots cancel their reservations because they make them so far in advance.

[@JJ-ol5wz]

I love Disney, we've stayed in six different resorts, loved them all except Fort Wilderness. I could see you all were responsible golf cart users. That was not our experience. We took our bicycles and both while walking and while riding our bikes we were nearly run over by idiot golf cart drivers. I am very allergic to poison ivy and have become very adept at recognizing it. I don't know how I managed it, but I contracted one of the worst cases of poison ivy I've ever had, while camping at Fort Wilderness. Once and done for us. I am very much enjoying your videos though!

[@TheShinpaughs]

Sorry you had a bad experience there. Thank you for watching our channel!

[@ssfolks2]

I think if they included the golf cart in the fee, it would worth it a bit more. Why don't they allow the electric motors? Is it because they don't want the extra pull on power for charging them?

[@TheShinpaughs]

The gold carts are a big money makes for them. They do not really care about electric best I can tell.

[@wdgpcfr]

$160 a night is about average for campgrounds here in upstate NY unless you are going budget

[@TheShinpaughs]

No that has not been on our list. Halloween is not to high on our list. We just enjoy wherever we are in the world. our goal is to try and be with the kids friends if possible:)

[@briangrooms3104]

Great video, thanks for sharing. We have stayed at Fort Wilderness several times and think its a great place to stay to do Disney however not worth the money just to camp. There are many cheaper alternatives for that. As far as the rules on E-Bikes, scooters, etc... We've bent or broken those rules as have many others and never had an issue. My personal opinion is those rules are there to persuade people to pay the overpriced golf cart rental fees.

[@TheShinpaughs]

Agreed on all parts of your comment:)

[@redfire316]

We got a 42ft long 5ft wheel and a second car and it was tight but we made it. We didn’t get a golf cart we just used our bikes and bike trailer with our young boys

[@TheShinpaughs]

That is a lot of rig to get in there for sure. Thank you for watching our channel!

[@clarkhowle8731]

We made the Halloween trip and we had to have three cars moved so we could get to our second site as our first would not accommodate or 42 ft. coach. As you never again!

[@TheShinpaughs]

It is not for everyone, that is for sure! There is no where for people to park at the site if they have a larger rig and more than one car for sure.

[@kellymalcolm5988]

That was my site. When he asked where are all the outlets. 😂

[@TheShinpaughs]

How funny! It was a real conversation for us. How do you plug all those things in:)

[@kellymalcolm5988]

@TheShinpaughs one cord coming from the stump, then lots of spliters or Christmas decoration powerstakes. It takes me about a whole day to set everything up for Halloween. Someone else asked me how I brought them all in my little camper and suv. Most of them were in the storage box on top of my vehicle.

[@kellymalcolm5988]

We are hoping to get the same site next year. Stop by if you are at the fort at the same time.

[@TheShinpaughs]

Will do!!!

[@thekranzdream1915]

The standard sites are tight. Unfortunately, you get what you pay for at Disney. Prevost needs the premium sites. I’ve stayed there plenty of times and never had an issue.

[@TheShinpaughs]

We had no choice. We had to take what we could get since we only booked 2 weeks before Halloween. Most book 12-18 months out.

[@topgunjoeicdbko]

Kids went back to sneak some pot while yall had wine lol

[@TheShinpaughs]

Nope! Our kids are not into that stuff.

[@topgunjoeicdbko]

@TheShinpaughs said my parents and ever parent lmao

[@TheShinpaughs]

Guaranteed. Not my kids style!

[@topgunjoeicdbko]

@TheShinpaughs lol idk if that's. Good or bad glad I got it out my teenage years instead of college

[@taylorj959a]

Expensive camping!

[@TheShinpaughs]

Agreed!

[@TheFairyQueen]

Did the thumbnail photo change?

[@TheShinpaughs]

No

[@KG-tl1ox]

It’s Disney You’re paying for that I agree with their rules Nobody wants tons of kids zooming around on electric stuff

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thanks for watching our channel. There are for sure lots of people there this time of the year.

[@timothyhorner3152]

There’s not a lot of people driving a 4 thousand sq ft. House through a Forrest

[@TheShinpaughs]

I agree. But there are for sure lots driving 300 sq ft motorhomes through the trees:)

[@angelagrant9163]

How do your children learn? And missing school experiences, just sad😢 they will not know what to do if they get to college 😮the world will hit them hard😢😢

[@TheShinpaughs]

What experiences do you think they are missing? Reading a book about the Oregon Trail or going on a horse back ride on the actual Oregon Trail. Or looking at pictures of the Rocky Mountains or hiking in them and learning how they were created? They are not going to college because they have already started thier own businesses. But I guess they should not do that at 15 & 17🤷‍♂️

[@dennisbeek6958]

This is my first time watching your video. Great job! As far as Fort "Wilderness", once is enough for campers, but still a must see. I spent 3 nights with the amateur glampers to know not to do that again. You know the amateurs by the string of lights on all night robbing any chance of seeing stars and tent campers thinking it's light outside, the sun is up but it's 3am. I'm gay but that place is way to gay for me 😮.

[@TheShinpaughs]

It is a lot to take in for sure. We are so used to all the different camping experiences by now. We just close our blinds and go to sleep:) Hope you enjoy our channel!

[@djahant]

Great park job. I probably would not spend that amount for a 3 day trip unless it was tradition. It looked super nice but there's a lot people jammed in that campground. Not sure it would be relaxing. Was it loud for you guys?

[@TheShinpaughs]

It was not our typical camping experience, but I am glad we did it. We had a fun time and no it was no to loud once everyone settled down at the end of the evening!

[@djahant]

@@TheShinpaughs I'm glad! It looked like it would be a blast having everyone trick or treating and all the decorations. Happy it settled down after.

[@bikramjitsingh1310]

"hopefully uhhh branches?" LOOOL

[@TheShinpaughs]

Luckily no damage was done!

[@mikegruber172]

We know there was a "6" on the cake :)

[@TheShinpaughs]

I realized that, too, after it was uploaded. We camped for both Willis’ 5th and 6th birthday. It’s quite a chore finding the old photos and videos.

[@verdeflora]

The rules doesn't say anything about e-bikes being prohibited.

[@TheShinpaughs]

The rules we had did.

[@verdeflora]

@@TheShinpaughs You're right. I called Disneyworld and confirmed with them.

[@jhillestad]

Wrong loop! you needed the longer wider PREMIUM sites the 1600 loop is not that... its for normal rigs you needed the 600 loop

[@TheShinpaughs]

We did not have a choice. We had to take what we could get since we booked 2 weeks before Halloween!

[@jhillestad]

@@TheShinpaughs I see the bigger sites were all taken but then it should have been no surprise that these sites were smaller... I didn't want people to think that that site represents every site at the Fort

[@TheShinpaughs]

The site size was just fine. We had more than enough room. It was the roads getting in because of all the people and decorations.

[@debyarger3084]

I personally wouldn't give Disney a dine. It's not family affordable or morally on the right track!

[@TheShinpaughs]

Understood. Thank you for watching!

[@myk55501]

Hey, Disney world is not 35ft or bigger rig's . They need to remove some trees and widen some roads. DW is way too expensive foods are right its like the keys too crowded for me. I found other places to go then Fl. Cats can walk on the beach and chase and attack crabs and seagulls no one around.

[@TheShinpaughs]

It’s definitely not for everyone. We would not typically go there but we did so our kids could hang out with their friends.

[@marychristie6194]

I think Disney is ridiculous-I would never spend the crazy money that place costs -You have kids but I can’t understand these adults who just love Disney-Really crazy 😜

[@shawnokeefe1580]

I can't understand someone who feels they have to judge others .most of these adults have grown up with Disney and it's a part of their life since birth...open your mind before you open your mouth

[@TheShinpaughs]

Thanks for watching! It is not really our thing either but our kids had friends who were going to be there and it was fun to hang out with them.