The we loooooove Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Part 4

massvacationer · Mar 6, 2015

I know this question has been answered before. We are going to WBC for our second time in April (we are Wyndham points owners, and I have never stayed on site.). I liked WBC the first time that we went.

Anyway, How does the quality of WBC compare to the various levels of Disney Resorts: Value, Moderate, Deluxe, DVC ??

Out of curiosity, I just priced a family suite at Art of Animation for the same week that we are going to be at WBC...and the price was $2,500. The maintenance fees for the unit that I am going to be using at WBC is below that - and I'm getting a lot more space. Is the quality level (rooms, amenities, etc.) at WBC on par with the higher end Disney offerings?

Spanky · Mar 6, 2015

The Art of Animation property will have more theme items - nice things to see but less to do. WBC has more pools - no lazy rivers at Disney resort. I have stayed in a little Mermaid room at AofA. The shower area was darling with tile murial on the wall & shower curtain. Rooms are smaller - not as many TVs. I also spent a lot of time in lines waiting for the Disney busses where at WBC I have a car and go when I am Ready. You would have daily maid service at Disney but not as nice a kitchen. Everything is more compact at AofA where you have a full size kitchen at WBC. At AofA you have a food court or you could walk over the bridge to Pops and use their food court. WBC has several restaurants but no food court. I would say if decorations & theme is important then choose AofA. If convenience ( like washer & dryer in your space) and room to spread out is important choose WBC.

tiggerfied · Mar 6, 2015

We're considering WBC but since I don't cook much (especially on vacation!) and we have some in our party who will be remaining back in the room much of the time, I'm wondering about casual dining options. First of all, is there room service? And is there a place similar to what they have at a lot of the Disney resorts where you can grab a salad or sandwich, or bagels or ice cream to go? Some even have a little grill going on? I've searched through this thread but couldn't find this...sorry if it's a repeat! And if we are pretty reliant on these, which tower would be best to stay in? Does each tower have some kind of amenities/services, food/beverage in it?
My other question is what is the advantage of booking a Presidential suite? I've looked at the pictures at it appears that the decor is different and the Master bathroom is more deluxe. Anything else?
Thanks so much!!

kimatigger · Mar 6, 2015

Thanks for all the replies. I am waiting for one more quote. The best I got for 10 nights 8/22-9/1 2 bedroom deluxe was 1350.00. I think it's a great price.Opinions on price? I was thinking of adding 2 more nights. Should I just stay elsewhere or is it worth the extra 300.00 for 2 nights?

klcrawford · Mar 6, 2015

So excited for out trip this September! Staying onsite for 2 nights to get the full Disney experience and then 5 nights at WBC. I'm so excited for the off-site nights! I'm in the process of booking with Ken Price at Vacation upgrades -- any recommendations for units or views that we should try to snap up? Any other helpful advice?

Spanky · Mar 6, 2015

Tiggerfied: yes there are places to grab a sandwich at WBC. Each condo has a balcony or porch with outside sitting - a lovely place to relax & read for an adult who chooses not to attend the parks - Only offered at the Disney delux hotels. Presidential suites have a little larger rooms and upgraded appliances. They have granite counter tops but I understand the current upgrading of delux units is putting granite in them. There is no room service at WBC. Food locations are spread through the property. No vending machines on every floor like a hotel.

kimatigger · Mar 6, 2015

Forgot to ask if they provide towels for you to use in the rooms? (I understand you must wash them yourself) Or do I need to bring them? How much is the cleaning fee?

ibob52 · Mar 6, 2015

kimatigger said:
How much is the cleaning fee?

I paid $99.00 (May 2013) for a one time housekeeping fee. Which was actually my fee to change suites.

I wanted to change rooms because I was not thrilled with my first room.

I considered the fee Quite reasonable because I was able to practically

handpick the location (Building/Floor Level/View) of my new room.

Bell Services was offered for the move (if I had other plans) This was done the day after my first check in.

The price I originally paid was so low (early May 2013) that paying the extra $99.00 was no problem.

SqueakyMouse · Mar 6, 2015

kimatigger said:
Forgot to ask if they provide towels for you to use in the rooms? (I understand you must wash them yourself) Or do I need to bring them? How much is the cleaning fee?

Plenty of wash cloths, hand towels, and bath towels! They are quite thick and nice.

You also can collect pool towels. Location for pool towel collection depends on how busy the resort is. When we were there in May and the resort was pretty empty, you had to go to the main building and check them out. When we were there October and the resort was hopping, they had towels at all the main pools, and you did not have to check them out.

SqueakyMouse · Mar 6, 2015

Spanky said:
They have granite counter tops but I understand the current upgrading of delux units is putting granite in them.

We've had 3 recently refurbished 2 BR deluxes over the past year, and they've all had granite counter tops in the kitchen and baths. Very nice.

SqueakyMouse · Mar 6, 2015

tiggerfied said:
My other question is what is the advantage of booking a Presidential suite? I've looked at the pictures at it appears that the decor is different and the Master bathroom is more deluxe. Anything else?
Thanks so much!!

More space. For example, a 2 BR deluxes is from 1180-1257 sq ft; while 2 BR Presidentials are 1250 sq ft.

BTW, the refurbished deluxes have equally nice bathrooms.

SqueakyMouse · Mar 6, 2015

massvacationer said:
Anyway, How does the quality of WBC compare to the various levels of Disney Resorts: Value, Moderate, Deluxe, DVC ??

We have visited 3 times over the past year (and are about to return for a 4th) and have been lucky enough to score recently refurbished rooms each time. They have been far nicer and much more spacious than anything we've ever had at WDW (and we've stayed just about everywhere over the years!) - definitely nicer than DVC. What WBC is lacking is the over-the-top theming that the WDW resorts now have. There is a pirate them, but it's subtle. Admittedly, my kids are all getting older; and the Disney theming no longer appeals to us as it once did. Personal preference.

On a side note, you also have to consider whether you need Disney transportation, Disney-type food courts/restaurants, and daily housekeeping. Not desired by us, but essential to others.

Funwith4kids · Mar 6, 2015

OK folks.....looking at WBC as a first timer...we usually are in a condo/house down in Kissimmee resorts, but looking at different area this time around.

A few questions...

How crowded is the resort? Assuming most go to the parks everyday, how crowded is the pool(s) as we like to take a couple pool days to relax?
How does WBC compare to the Sheraton Vistana Villages units and pools?
Some of the pictures look like the units are dated. Have certain buildings been updated recently?
Recommended places to find out availability and prices?

TIA!

Upatnoon · Mar 6, 2015

SqueakyMouse said:
More space. For example, a 2 BR deluxes is from 1180-1257 sq ft; while 2 BR Presidentials are 1250 sq ft.

BTW, the refurbished deluxes have equally nice bathrooms.

Presidentials have full-size washers and dryers vs. stacked units in deluxe.
Presidentials have stainless appliances.
Presidentials are just a bit more "done."

It's nice, but would I pay more? No

Upatnoon · Mar 6, 2015

Funwith4kids said:
OK folks.....looking at WBC as a first timer...we usually are in a condo/house down in Kissimmee resorts, but looking at different area this time around.

A few questions...

How crowded is the resort? Assuming most go to the parks everyday, how crowded is the pool(s) as we like to take a couple pool days to relax?
How does WBC compare to the Sheraton Vistana Villages units and pools?
Some of the pictures look like the units are dated. Have certain buildings been updated recently?
Recommended places to find out availability and prices?

TIA!

We've been there more than a dozen times and there have never been big crowds that made us uncomfortable. Some times are busier than others, of course. Many people take pool days at Bonnet Creek because of the nice facilities.
All the rooms have been updated.
I recommend ebay as an easy place to start to get a feel for the prices. Tons of reservations to look at on there and you can see sales history in the sold listings. There are a few sellers mentioned on here quite a bit, like Vacation upgrades and Vacation Strategy. There is no one perfect place to get a deal, you have to shop around.

Portugal1000 · Mar 7, 2015

massvacationer said:
I know this question has been answered before. We are going to WBC for our second time in April (we are Wyndham points owners, and I have never stayed on site.). I liked WBC the first time that we went.

Anyway, How does the quality of WBC compare to the various levels of Disney Resorts: Value, Moderate, Deluxe, DVC ??

Out of curiosity, I just priced a family suite at Art of Animation for the same week that we are going to be at WBC...and the price was $2,500. The maintenance fees for the unit that I am going to be using at WBC is below that - and I'm getting a lot more space. Is the quality level (rooms, amenities, etc.) at WBC on par with the higher end Disney offerings?

I have stayed at SSR three times in a one bedroom and I would say that BC is definitely on par with the Disney resorts. Obviously looks very different from the outside as high rise but I think the rooms are far superior at BC. I loved SSR but didn't like the fact that you couldn't really walk to every pool, at BC you can wander round the whole lake and pool hop (we love that). While the rooms at SSR are very nice, a one bed their is about three times the price of a 2 bed at BC so no contest really. Also the balconies at BC are huge in comparison. BC doesn't feel as Disney of course but we like that. I also think the pools are less crowded at BC but that might just be because there are more of them.

For me, I would never consider Disney unless it was cheaper than BC and the room was atleast as big.

tiggerfied · Mar 7, 2015

Does anyone know if there is a way to rent points/make reservations with some sort of cancellation policy even if it's just to use the points at a later time?

Funwith4kids · Mar 8, 2015

Upatnoon said:
We've been there more than a dozen times and there have never been big crowds that made us uncomfortable. Some times are busier than others, of course. Many people take pool days at Bonnet Creek because of the nice facilities.
All the rooms have been updated.
I recommend ebay as an easy place to start to get a feel for the prices. Tons of reservations to look at on there and you can see sales history in the sold listings. There are a few sellers mentioned on here quite a bit, like Vacation upgrades and Vacation Strategy. There is no one perfect place to get a deal, you have to shop around.

Thanks for the response.

What are recommended buildings for teenagers (swimming, water slide, lazy river) and for adults (bar!)?

Any feedback on the quality of the rooms (carpet, furniture, etc..)? Some of the pics look pretty dated.

How does WBC compare to the Sheraton Vistana Villages?

Thanks.

ibob52 · Mar 8, 2015

Funwith4kids said:
What are recommended buildings for teenagers (swimming, water slide, lazy river) and for adults (bar!)?

Buildings ... 4-5-6 ... IIRC (exception no large water slide)

Brian Noble · Mar 8, 2015

Funwith4kids said:
What are recommended buildings for teenagers (swimming, water slide, lazy river) and for adults (bar!)?

Any feedback on the quality of the rooms (carpet, furniture, etc..)? Some of the pics look pretty dated.

Nothing is too far from anything else; it's a compact resort. They are just finishing a resort-wide refurbishment; we were in Building 2 (one of the earlier in the refurb cycle) a few months ago and it was in good shape.

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