Camping Disney's Fort Wilderness Lodge During A Pandemic ~ Whispering Canyon & More

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Camping Disney's Fort Wilderness Lodge During A Pandemic ~ Whispering Canyon & More

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My name is Eric and I travel with my cat, “Jax” in a 2012 Coachmen Mirada 32BH Class A Motorhome on a Ford Super Duty truck chassis. (V10 Triton) We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round since 2010. I travel with a 2009 Honda CMX 250 on the back of my RV on a Titan Ramp 600lb carrier. Bike goes 78mph and gets 70mpg. Here is my gear & some popular questions answered:
Gear: (UPDATED 2019)*
*Video: Panasonic Lumix G95
*Main Vlog Lens: 12-60mm Kit lens (100% manual focus)
*Stabilizer: Zhiyun Crane 2 (For B-Roll)
*Audio: (On Camera) Rode VideoMic Pro+ With Rycote VMP+ Deadcat
*GoPro 7 Black for water/action shots & Timewarps, Timelapses, & Starlapses
*GoPro Hero 6 Silver with Purple Panda Lavalier Lapel mic for Driving Narration
*GoPro Hero 4 Black for driving shots out the front window.
Time Lapses: 2 second intervals. Sped up 1200x, cropped 4K down to 1080 for panning
Night Lapses: Manual settings: 800 ISO, 30 second Shutter, 3000K WB, Protune On
Slow Motion: Shot 1080p 240fps. Reduced to 8% in Post Production
Additional Audio: Sony ICD-PX333
Editing Laptop: 2019 16” MacBook Pro 2.4GHz 8-Core i9 ~ 64GB Ram ~ 2TB SSD
Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Editing Encoder: Adobe Encoder - Presets: MP4 VBR H.264 16mbps
Aerial Drone Shots: DJI Mavic Air Shot in 2.7K Downscaled to 1080p
RV MPG: 7-8mpg depending on generator use.
Solar: 1280 Watts (320x4) Rec N-Peak Monocrystalline 120 cell panels on roof.
Charge Controller: Victron MPPT 150/85-TR
Inverter/Charger: Victron 3000 watt MultiPlus
Batteries: Battle Born Lithium 100ah x 5 = 500 amp hours.
Mobile Wifi: AT&T Unlimited Business Plan & Verizon Unlimited Cell Personal Line
Music: / audiolibrary & www.epdiemicsound.com
Jax is a MaineCoon/Ragdoll Tabby mix. Born April 21st 2010.
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@laurie6853 3 жыл бұрын

I love to see your enthusiasm about Disney and it feels great to know there are other adults that love everything Disney as much as I do. You’re right, don’t wait for any special events in your life to happen in order to enjoy your life to the fullest every day 💕

@nannettecouch1945 3 жыл бұрын

The sole idea that Walt used for his concepts of Disneyland & Walt Disney World was that they would be for everyone & every age! And after all, Walt knew his guests would be those who are 'YOUNG at HEART'----

@MarkTarsis 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, watching you play at Disney for a week sounds great. I'm so burned out on bad news and misery related vids. Watching you do your normal winter thing and seeing some pretty views will be nice.

@Louyark 3 жыл бұрын

34:20 of course when we get to the inside view of the RV it's when the video is gonna end. I wish that you look back on your early videos and see why we all started following you, Erick. The day-to-day life stuff inside the RV may be boring for you but to people like me who aspire to get into the RV life one day, it's what keeps us interested. In my opinion, the best video of this whole series is "A Day In The RV Life: Extreme Wind". That video is a template of what a successful RV life video should look like.

@ansapo 3 жыл бұрын

What's changed is that we know a whole lot more about how to handle the virus.

@youngraines851 3 жыл бұрын

Our cats have all the necessary paperwork from our vet - done annually - and especially before any road trips. Safer for all. To date, no negative responses from our furry family for all this time. Rabies shot is particularly very important & it's good for 3 years. We're so happy to see JAX and hear his voice. He's a very lovable DUMPLING :-) :-) :-)

@LarryTalbot_1313 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that whole place should be called "the most expensive place on Earth!" Now I know why every year I asked my parents to take me they said, "are you out of your mind?" Or "as soon as I win the lottery." Suddenly all these years later, it makes perfect sense!!!

@donnaDinMiss 3 жыл бұрын

That’s really expensive. Disney is crazy expensive. Most people can’t afford it .

@donnaDinMiss 3 жыл бұрын

@@slumberinc Thars unbelievable. Only the rich can have fun

@bostonterriermomakasandy9722 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t tell you how much I love Jax’s talking to you.

@Simply_Living_It_Up 3 жыл бұрын

My cat's happy too. I'm a hijacker...Eric knows me. Talk to you for a while...

@TimeTraveler8528 3 жыл бұрын

I remember $50 for a site late 70s, 80s. That was a lot back then.

@emailbrandik 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Just found your channel! Love it! Couple of things about fort wilderness from someone going there for her lifetime: you can ask for camping spots. When you check in you can ask if a certain spots are available. Over by group camping you can usually spot deer in the woods as it’s not as crowded and loud over there. Christmas at Disney usually goes through January. Wilderness lodge always has the fire going, has a geyser that goes off every 20-30 minutes(can’t remember the timeframe!), has a great pool lounge with with drinks and snacks! Enjoy Disney!!! Can’t wait to go back

@30AndAWakeUp 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! Was so cool running in to you! Thanks for stopping & saying hi!

@maebellaakamaegirl190 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Eric and Jax for taking us to Disney. I'm sure we are going to enjoy it. ❤️🐈👏🌟🌴🌴🌴🌠🌠

@jaygr306 3 жыл бұрын

Eric u can take your bike on the concrete path by the horse barn to Wilderness lodge. Also see a lot of deer on that path before dark

@darkiceangell 3 жыл бұрын

Your first review of fort wilderness is why I started staying there.

@nomadicfanatic 3 жыл бұрын

Like no other campground! :)

@63sonotech 3 жыл бұрын

I have never had any desire to go to Disney. I was a snoopy and peanuts girl. Never a mickey girl but Im glad it brings you happiness. Some people believe you leave your christmas decor up til january 13th. Has some religious meaning. Oh and if you get a regular cupcake and it has a ton of icing like yours had, tear the cupcake, the actual cake part, in half, take the loose half and put it on top of the icing and make a sandwich. Much easier to eat.

@DeborahDeBoer 3 жыл бұрын

THIS is how you eat a cupcake like that. You take the bottom of the cupcake off, put it on top, makes a cupcake sandwich so you don't get icing up your nose :) I expect to see some practicing of this technique :P Enjoy!!! ❤️

@Simply_Living_It_Up 3 жыл бұрын

Lepper Alert on Gawd band: This is not a birthday party spot, honey...

@raylane7056 3 жыл бұрын

brilliant!!!!

@michellefeliu9281 3 жыл бұрын

I have that same coffee mug. I love fort wilderness. I used to work there. My fav place at Disney! Enjoy.

@FordManiac76 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric, you never cease to amaze and I’ve been watching for years.

@barbarapoirier8835 3 жыл бұрын

Be sure to check out the new stable. It is up past the bus stop for Pioneer Hall! Have a great time!

@mmichaeldonavon 3 жыл бұрын

I used to live 50 miles South of Orlando - Been to Disney World only once. Have had two Class C's MH. Now living in Va. There will another MH in my life at some time. As a retired military person, I usually use the DOD facilities at Patrick AFB, Melbourne - McDill AFB, Tampa, and stay with the Navy in KW. Have been to those facilities, in the Winter, a bunch of times. Always fun. And the weather is always excellent - in comparison. See you on the road Eric.

@klouism1 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. So glad you're having fun. And thanks for taking us along. Looking forward to your next video stay well and happy. 😺

@bobbyntammy 3 жыл бұрын

Just found you on KZfaq, actually my wife did and we are huge Disney fans. Wanted to let you know though we can’t be there watching you having a great time is almost as much fun... Thank you for sharing your trip with us.

@raystravel8325 3 жыл бұрын

I love Disney. Thanks for bringing us on this adventure with you. It's a nice distraction from day to day life.

@adventureswithgnomie6553 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your vacation and bellyrubs for Jax! My niece works at Disney.

@CampingTherapy 3 жыл бұрын

Great tour! Thanks for showing us around.

@designdoctor247 3 жыл бұрын

We got home last week from a 2 week trip to Disney. We did just what u said u r doing. One day in a park...one rest day ...repeat 🙌 repeat 🙌 repeat 🙌 repeat 🙌 repeat 😃 repeat 🙌 repeat 🙌 repeat 🙌 repeat 🙌 It was AWESOME...felt refreshed when we returned 🏡 home Felt VERY safe at the parks

@todhunt182 3 жыл бұрын

You are finally doing Disney the way it should be done!! Relax and enjoy! Welcome back 🤠! Keep on keeping on!

@dawnmetcalfe7903 3 жыл бұрын

Have a great time with your party of one!!! Thanks for taking us with you!

@tammymcdowell9469 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks for taking us along. Those drinks look so good. Love the longer videos and would love to see more of them!

@WaysideWade 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see you having a great time, with margaritas and at least one mojito!

@Debbie_T_FL 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I love Fort Wilderness, but it’s been a while. Thanks for the tour around the campground. I think buffet restaurants will be a thing of the past. I love the riding stables - it’s good to see they’re still operating. So glad you’re having a good time at your happy place😻.

@debbieholman906 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so excited for you. Love Disney and the campground. Have a fabulous time. I will live through you this week. Thanks for sharing!!

@judyherman5470 3 жыл бұрын

Love that Jax boy! Keep having fun 🌴

@JustCarolS 3 жыл бұрын

That campground looks outstanding!

@RachelPilgrim 3 жыл бұрын

So happy you are back at WDW. Hope you have a great time there.

@angelaw4914 3 жыл бұрын

I stayed at Fort Wilderness once, in a cabin, it is truly magical there. It was a once-in-a-lifetime trip for a girl from Ireland. Watching you enjoy it brings back happy memories.

@jeroenpuyman6664 3 жыл бұрын

Thanx for the great 1st of 6 videos! Looking forward to all the new adventures! Great to see some more of the campground! Thnx

@LateBrake54 3 жыл бұрын

We have only been to Ft Wilderness twice. Both times were when the kids were young. And both times, we stayed 10 days. We built in “off days” to lay low and stay in the campground or even visit Sea World, etc. It was pretty essential for our sanity and relaxation.

@gwengallen9157 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see that you made it. Looks like great weather!

@Blondie_3 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your channel. I’m loving all your traveling. Especially Home alone 30 yrs later and this Disney one. I love Disney. Thanks for showing your adventures! Safe travels❤️

@elizabethbrundagemediajour150 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you at your happy place. The lodge is beautiful. Hugs for you and Jax.

@linne834 3 жыл бұрын

So happy for you - enjoy your time at Disney World. What a great vacation!

@justinlombardo55 3 жыл бұрын

The Disney vlogs are my favorite. It’s how I found your channel 6 years ago. Been here ever since.

@apheriousblack 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta give it to you Eric a few weeks ago it was 9 degrees and you were hanging out by a fire barrel.. And now it's a 180,.. great example of changing your reality.. Great inspiration, thx again for the videos

@karenbarnaby80 3 жыл бұрын

Wow I thought that was great! I love Disney World just watching your videos! It was nice just to see the pools and food! Yes Fort wilderness lodge is so unique with all the carvings and the log cabin look. One time we were at Disney riding the bus back to the place we stayed I can’t remember now but we had to get off at the Lodge because Some kid barfed on the bus so they pulled over and made everyone get off so they could take the bus somewhere to clean it and another one came and picked us up. We stood outside to wait for the bus and finally decided to go inside and check it out but by that time here came the bus, that’s how fast they are. Dang it! Thanks Eric, can’t wait for the next video! Night night Jax😴

@zd5801 3 жыл бұрын

Eric, the price depends on the season and what area you want to rent not the rig. Certain sites are for tent camp, some are for tent and camper. I just didn't want anyone to get discouraged. Have fun.

@hepcat5199 3 жыл бұрын

The ‘palm plants’ are Sabal Palms. The Florida state tree.

@thaitravels5871 3 жыл бұрын

The happiest place on earth! Your Disney videos are my favorite...looking forward to the next 10 days😀

@patmitskey839 3 жыл бұрын

Holy moley!!!! KEEP THESE VIDEOS COMING!!! THANKS ERIC!!!!!

@markattardo 3 жыл бұрын

Fun times! Can't wait for the rest. Glad you are slowing it down a little instead of your usual marathon.

@lisaturner2665 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed your video so much. I was at the campground on my 6th birthday in 1972! My family of 5 drove there from Miami in a station wagon and we camped in tents. In August! What a memorable vacation we had!

@lilysgma2852 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy seeing the campground, thank you!

@lindadelaney8117 3 жыл бұрын

LOVED the long video. Keep up the good work. That food REALLY looked good.

@armedinbama 3 жыл бұрын

Jax pulled an epic "Didn't miss you" prank! 🤣🤣🤣

@stillaknickfan4838 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the Disney videos. I would have never experience the campground experience. Love taking a seated vacation.

@justjenkinaround5116 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE IT!!!! Thank you sooooo much for the trip to Disney. We are having Disney withdrawals and won’t be going till May/June to the Fort. Great vid. Keep em coming

@annettegoltermann3496 3 жыл бұрын

@tinab6032 3 жыл бұрын

Such a cool place. Thanks for taking us along. Enjoy your happy place!

@lynnmaynard612 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy Eric, you deserve it! 😃

@hedymartin763 3 жыл бұрын

Ride your bike on the path to Wilderness Lodge, it's a pretty ride, just a couple minutes....saves a ton of time. That's what we do! I am so bummed if Trails End is closed for good 😥 😥

@kippbachurski4766 3 жыл бұрын

You can no longer use the path between Fort wilderness and wilderness lodge, it is closed because of construction of new resort

@joycejohnson1396 3 жыл бұрын

You are right no matter how many times you go to Disney you always see something new.

@suechambers5123 3 жыл бұрын

That video made me so hungry! Aw....Jax missed his dad. Looks like a fun day.

@BRP42 3 жыл бұрын

Such fun! You’re a good soul, my friend. Big hugs!

@AyshKing 2 жыл бұрын

He really isn't. Repent

@BRP42 2 жыл бұрын

@@AyshKing ???

@jamesbitb 3 жыл бұрын

Fort Wilderness and Wilderness Lodge are our favorite resorts. Hope you had a great stay! PS: My experience has been the leave the decorations up until after Run Disney in January. Then overnight each park and some resorts the decorations will be gone by morning. I wouldn't be surprised if you found the Lodge decorations gone by the weekend or shortly after.

@coolbowfin 3 жыл бұрын

Why on earth would you take a glass bottle into the pool area???

@tmccutchan8022 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to central Florida! Fort Wilderness is awesome!

@tigersharkzh 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh, back to floridas amusement parks. You do remember what you picked up there 9 months ago...

@ajelsafi4040 3 жыл бұрын

It was 12 months ago wasn't it?

@californiasunshine2116 3 жыл бұрын

You’re the best! Very much enjoyed this episode. Thank you for sharing your travels with the world. Safe travels 🚙 💨

@Laurelandiron2 3 жыл бұрын

So excited for my first Fort Wilderness stay in two weeks! Thanks for sharing.

@youngraines851 3 жыл бұрын

Remembered our Disneyland FL summer vacation - jammed with people everywhere. Could smell the perspiration & honestly, did not really enjoy much. But the kids do. So happy seeing JAX the KING again. He always bring on the smiles (for us anyway).

@PeterKruseMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along on this mega fun journey. Have a Blast! :-)

@susanwheat9910 3 жыл бұрын

Palm plants are called Palmettos. Welcome again to our home state! 🌴 🌞 🌴🐢 Still stoked about seeing Miranda and Tator Tot parked waterside. (FYI, l fully respect your privacy and did not/ will not disclose your location on any to anyone. I also framed my images to look Florida generic.)

@shelbyob1 3 жыл бұрын

great video as always, but I would like to call your attention to taking a GLASS bottle to the pool and hot tub. You really shouldn't do that just in case of the accidental breakage. Bring a cup and pour into the cup before you go close to the pool or tub so others wont be cut in the future if you break your bottle. Just a comment so they don't ban beverages all together. Regards!

@NewtonWashinton 3 жыл бұрын

That's a nice roomy campsite.

@MindiheartsMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh! That place looks so fun! Wow.

@binx4things 3 жыл бұрын

All Disney vids should be this long 🐱 love it!!

@TONYANDBRENDA1969 3 жыл бұрын

FW on our bucket list. Thanks for the tour. I’m sure you’ll have more.

@sharonelliott3815 3 жыл бұрын

Have a great time! Can't wait for more videos - Disney is my favorite place!

@susanpope2193 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t expect to enjoy this video since there have been a lot of Disney videos but I really did! I liked that you showed us how it was during the pandemic - how it was different now. Also liked seeing Wilderness Lodge. Maybe show us some of the other. Disney Resort properties (as much as you can without staying there) instead of just inside the park.

@lisavalencia6572 3 жыл бұрын

Gives me the feeling of being in Cabellas. Have a great time👍🏻😃

@rationalbushcraft 3 жыл бұрын

We stayed in Wilderness Lodge and loved it. Though I still think the one at animal kingdom over looking the animals was cooler.

@Disabledguitarist1985 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for taking your time to film all of this during your vacation to show us . 🌴🌊☀️

@WaysideWade 3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the Griswolds and the Wally World exit...🤔🌪️

@rustynail5676 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know what the date was in January when you recorded this. Disney maintains the Christmas decorations until the end of the Christmas season on January 6th. Traditionally said to be when the wisemen arrived with gifts for the baby Jesus. According to the church Christmas ends on January the 6th with the Feast of the Epiphany which is the next season of the church year.

@dansmith6990 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for the information! I learned something today

@rustynail5676 3 жыл бұрын

@@dansmith6990 I just found out that Disney is keeping the decorations up till January 20th which means they are following the Orthodox Christmas Season now.

@simondavey7787 3 жыл бұрын

I quite enjoyed the longer video. It was so good to see so many things open. Here in England practically everything is closed and you can't travel. I'm intrigued to see how the parks are, since they would normally get so many international visitors.

@hjfox1 3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE your Disney videos. And even if you just visit the campsites. But you are right,,,,"Bless your heart Disney." I was happy to see a longer video and that CHICKEN,,,YUM! Jax man was seriously missing you (or missing treats,,who knows. lol)

@fairydust-weepthewildwinds 3 жыл бұрын

HILARIOUS, hi..watching this video just now....Adam's video and of course Adam coming back to OC here right when you arrive is funny. I just started watching and getting to know KZfaq My KZfaq to get introduced to was BEST LIFE AND BEYIND with Katie and Spence. They had a video on the reopen of Vegas back in June.. I was hooked and the rest has they say is history. (This is the good thing about 2020) it made me homebound and have all the time to look at as much videos as I can. You are one of the newer KZfaqrs I'm glad to see and that's because I came across PANDA MONIUM. So yes love my DISNEYLAND KZfaqrs and my RVers...guess by now I should say that I'm SERIOUS about wanting to travel and hopefully check out WDW. Lots going on in California I have been getting ready to leave this state. Now more than ever. Well you be well stay safe. And how crazy this small world is. I never you that you and Adam. I'm guessing the rest of the Disney bunch you had a connection to... I been new to all of you since June 2020. Berni

@patriciaearling1939 3 жыл бұрын

Your excitement reminds me of my children. They would start about 50 miles out!

@alwaysbeenanightowl 3 жыл бұрын

Disney has always kept their Christmas decorations through the 2nd weekend of January for those unable to enjoy them in December

@marnik2504 3 жыл бұрын

Eric, not sure if you have heard about Campervan Kevin, but please send him some good vibes and encouragement, I'm sure he would appreciate it, xxx

@raylane7056 3 жыл бұрын

You look like you are having TOO MUCH FUN!!! And I know exactly how you feel!! Love that place!!! I'll be there again around T'giving. As a non-RV-er my 'home' is Pop Century but I would love to spend 10 days at Ft. Wilderness. Definitely on my bucket list. Whispering Canyon is a great restaurant. Delicious BBQ. The waitresses used to have an attitude and it was funny to ask for ketchup because you would get 10-15 bottles of ketchup, not just one. I miss Hoop-de-Doo Music Review. Hope that will eventually come back. Enjoy your stay.

@sharonwilson2450 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Eric! Was never to Fort Wilderness so great to see what they have to offer. Love seeing Florida again!🌴

@Itsthekellyschannel 3 жыл бұрын

One of our Favorite campgrounds, there is just nothing like staying in the Magic! Hope you’re having a blast 👍

@marilynrenaud1892 3 жыл бұрын

Disney's prices are way too high for the average person... unfortunately. Enjoyed the video Eric. Have a great time! 👍😁

@JustManda77 3 жыл бұрын

Really loved this Video Eric. Love seeing campgrounds and you showed more this trip than before. I need to put Fort Wilderness Lodge on my list for camping. Kinda nice that its not super full this time of year.

@jenniferjahns4006 3 жыл бұрын

Who's to say what's on time to take down decorations? Many of us still have ours up on the 12th!

@timogrgic3693 3 жыл бұрын

Should've walked down to the pool and waterfall. They also have a geyser that goes off every half hour. Beautiful resort. I worked there as an Electrician and helped install the fire alarm system. I remember being lost for about 2 weeks when I started pulling wire. Lol. Next time, take the water taxi.. it's a much more enjoyable way to travel from site to site.

@jackheckenkamp6269 3 жыл бұрын

Love the video, brings back Disney memories, I shall return, do more videos please !

@HORISBOX 3 жыл бұрын

Please try to stop the Haulover Inlet Miami weekend, look at the boat action.

@campkayakadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Must be nice having fun starting Thursday we have more restricted lockdowns that includes only going out if you are an essential service or getting something from an essential service such as groceries, medication etc. Can't wait to get back to normal.