Wows and Woes
In typical Disney fashion, everything is extravagant, even for a campground. Deer run wild and you can bring your own pets to play in the camp. The campsite looks like a scene from a movie in which you expect Mickey and Minnie to show up in at any moment.
Starting at $46 as of September 2009, that's quite pricey for camping when a motel is about the same price in Orlando, Florida. There are only a limited amount of food venues so if you forgot your BBQ, you'll have to fork out $15 to $40 a person for hot dogs.
Insider Tips
A large family is ideal for this campsite where you can bring a camper filled with food and grill outside, saving your money for the theme park.
Bottom Line
The campsite charges by vehicle or tent, not by the person, so it's a good deal for larger groups.
Author's Most Memorable Moment
I don't like camping, I don't care how ideal it is for acquainting myself with nature. My cousin's two kids talked me into this. We pull up to the campsite with a tent and set things up only to realize we have no water or food. We trek to the only restaurant at camp and pay close to $100 for four people for dinner. Give me a local crab shack any day over camping.
Article Written By Susanna Lo
Susanna Lo is an established writer, director and producer who won awards in The Berlin and Montreal film festivals. She is a member of PEN and WGA. Her parents worked for the airline and hotel industries and she's been traveling since infancy. Lo has lived in Europe, Asia, South America and North America and speaks five languages. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in communication.
