The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[westcoastgal]

I realize that WBC doesn't have childcare for guests except those doing the timeshare tour and only during the timeshare spiel.
Does the concierge service have babysitting referrals? Does anyone on this board have a suggestion?
We would like to go shopping one day at the outlet stores (being Canadians we find the US stores a bargain) but know that dragging a 3 and 4 year old along will not be fun for them, or us. We were hoping to get a sitter for 4 or so hours that day.

Thanks.

 

[ibob52]

I realize that WBC doesn't have childcare for guests except those doing the timeshare tour and only during the timeshare spiel.
Does the concierge service have babysitting referrals? Does anyone on this board have a suggestion?
We would like to go shopping one day at the outlet stores (being Canadians we find the US stores a bargain) but know that dragging a 3 and 4 year old along will not be fun for them, or us. We were hoping to get a sitter for 4 or so hours that day.

Thanks.

Might be best to call WBC and talk to concierge.

 

[lhguillory]

We got a great deal from VS over Thanksgiving this year. This trip will be our second within the last 5 years and our first staying off-site. I am a bit nervous about losing some Disney magic being off-site, but I could not justify the cost of on-site properties during Thanksgiving. We are die-hard park-goers and will be there at rope-drop every day and will stay until they shoo us out.

 

[snowang]

We'll be at WDW for 6 days during the spring break week. Started planning in Jan. and was already too late to get a 2 br at WBC. While I have a backup reservation with Wyndham Grand Orlando that is fully refundable, I've been waiting for the 15 day window to come up hoping someone may cancel with WBC. This was a tip given by one of the rental places. Today I got a quote for $200/night at a 2 br Deluxe and $240/nt for 2br presidential. They are definitely much higher than what I was prepared to pay, plus there is the $12/day parking fee. Are these reasonable prices for peak dates? What are there chances that things start to open up more even closer to the travel date?

 

[mjohnson96]

Internet service varies depending on what building you are in. A wired connection is always more reliable. I suggest taking a wireless router with you. I've not done that, but have known people who have. If you need reliable internet, that's the way to go.

I used one last trip and it worked great, made it easy for the iPad to be used and I could work from any room too that way.

 

[Spanky]

Snowang - they dropped the $12 parking fee at WBC. Now the folks who ride the bus pay per round trip. If you don't use the bus there is no cost to you. If you take your car to the disney parks it is $14 a day to park - good all day at all disney parks.

 

[westcoastgal]

Might be best to call WBC and talk to concierge.

I did email the concierge and was given a couple of names. Of course one was Kids Night Out and the others were All About Kids, Super Sitter and Fairy God Mothers. We were also told that besides the Grand Floridian, the DW kids clubs are open to those staying on and off site at about $11.50 per child per hour and each has rules about min hours, etc.,

I am very wary about leaving my daughter with a stranger in a strange place but prefer the idea of a kids club with lots of eyes, other children and activities than in our room.

 

[akadada]

I did email the concierge and was given a couple of names. Of course one was Kids Night Out and the others were All About Kids, Super Sitter and Fairy God Mothers. We were also told that besides the Grand Floridian, the DW kids clubs are open to those staying on and off site at about $11.50 per child per hour and each has rules about min hours, etc.,

I am very wary about leaving my daughter with a stranger in a strange place but prefer the idea of a kids club with lots of eyes, other children and activities than in our room.

We used Kids Nite Out three times...great service, the hard part was leaving the kids with someone we didn't know. But they were very good. Our daughter loved it the third time; younger sitter who brought a suitcase of stuff to play and color. She also texted us status reports. I would use them again if we wantec a break...that said we enjoy hanging with our kids anyway, so not sure if we'll use them again becaus our kids are good going out to dinner kids.

 

[eeyorepixie]

I am really looking forward to staying at WBC again! we are going for 16 days, 1,800.,July 21-Aug.5th in a 2 bedroom.

We went last year and my DH fell in love with the resort, I guess he was not that big of a fan of sleeping on the floor trundle at POR I do love on site too, but WBC is close enough and the pools and the space = to the convenience of on site.

We usually do 2 week trips, but due to sports last trip we only did 11 days, so we had nor resort days This trip we have 4 days just to enjoy the resort and DTD!

Really looking forward to the mini golf and my DD's want to do a few of the activities at WBC this year. They looooooooooove the pirate pool and Lazy River.

We requested Lake view, building 5...hope we get it

 

[torsie24]

Hi BC fans.

If any of you have TRs from trips staying at WBC I'd love links to them.

Thank you. X

 

[kimski25]

Internet service varies depending on what building you are in. A wired connection is always more reliable. I suggest taking a wireless router with you. I've not done that, but have known people who have. If you need reliable internet, that's the way to go.

We stayed in tower 3 and we didnt have any trouble with internet

 

[ambiancetc]

We are traveling in a couple of weeks with our medically complex child and are hoping to have her medical supplies shipped ahead of time so that we don't have to carry it all on the plane. Anyone know if this is possible? Just trying to figure out logistics as our date is quickly approaching. Eeek!

Hi Kelly,

We are arranging to have some of DS's stuff shipped straight from the DME but arranged to have it arrive the day after we do (we come in Friday so it will come Saturday). We called the front desk to let them know and will confirm when we arrive.
the address will read:
"Our first & Last name"
C/O Wyndham Bonnet Creek
Bell Services
Address

As a side note, call the airline ahead of time. We were able to fly with DS's medical supplies and check them for free. I just explained that we had lots of equipment and supplies we couldn't ship or afford to be without. They told me that as long as it met height & weight restrictions and was strictly his medical supplies it would check for free. They emailed me this information so I carried it with to the airport. We had no problems. They would MUCH rather check it for you than have you try to carry it on! We had to carry on 3 bags, 1 cooler and a car seat just for him as it was! (And I made a point to tell them this).

By the way, I'm pretty sure I recognize that sweet face from P2P! Although, I haven't been on in a while.

 

[Cynt]

Just booked and paid for my condo! I'm so excited!

 

[Cynt]

I've searched but couldn't find how do I get clean towels. Do they expect me to wash them? Not going to happen. LOL! Well it could. I read something about going and picking them up. Pick them up from where? We will be staying for a week in a 4 bdrm. 9 people.

Will someone explain how do I get clean towels? Where do I go? How often can I go? Etc. Thanks.

 

[aubriee]

Just booked and paid for my condo! I'm so excited!

I got an email from Vacation Strategies yesterday saying my balance was due. The email I got from them when I paid the deposit several months ago, said that the balance wouldn't be due until I got the confirmation in my name which should be 20-30 days out. I am now 50 days out and do not have any kind of confirmation. Since I got the email saying my balance was due, I called to ask and the guy on the phone sounded sort of rushed and irritated. He said that they are no longer doing that, are asking for the balance to be paid earlier, and I would not even get a confirmation at all. He said if I wanted to, that I could call him back 48 hours prior to check in and he'd transfer me through to BC, who would verify that I had a reservation. He said that they had to piece together three different confirmations to get my ten night stay in May and that over the next few weeks would be doing alot of stuff behind the scenes to piece the reservation together to get the price they promised me, but that didn't concern me and all I needed to check in was my ID and not to worry about anything else, that I wouldn't need a confirmation. Is this normal? According to the original email I got from them, they said they would send me a confirmation in my name, but now they are saying they don't do that any longer and to just show up with nothing. I'm scared of getting down there and not having a place to stay.

 

[haPevraftr]

I got an email from Vacation Strategies yesterday saying my balance was due. The email I got from them when I paid the deposit several months ago, said that the balance wouldn't be due until I got the confirmation in my name which should be 20-30 days out. I am now 50 days out and do not have any kind of confirmation. Since I got the email saying my balance was due, I called to ask and the guy on the phone sounded sort of rushed and irritated. He said that they are no longer doing that, are asking for the balance to be paid earlier, and I would not even get a confirmation at all. He said if I wanted to, that I could call him back 48 hours prior to check in and he'd transfer me through to BC, who would verify that I had a reservation. He said that they had to piece together three different confirmations to get my ten night stay in May and that over the next few weeks would be doing alot of stuff behind the scenes to piece the reservation together to get the price they promised me, but that didn't concern me and all I needed to check in was my ID and not to worry about anything else, that I wouldn't need a confirmation. Is this normal? According to the original email I got from them, they said they would send me a confirmation in my name, but now
they are saying they don't do that any longer and to just show up with nothing. I'm scared of getting down there and not having a place to stay.

Nothing to worry about. You will be fine. We had two reservations combined over our 9 night stay. We were asked to pay at 50 days out. All I needed was ID to check in. Have a wonderful trip.

 

[Cynt]

Hey Aubriee hopefully it will all work out for you. Take a deep breath! You sound like a planner like me and you go crazy when things don't go the way you think they should go. I can sooo relate. I'm the exact same way.

I purchased mine on EBAY. I used Renting Resorts. For payment they used Skrill which I had never heard of and I was a little leary. But it all worked out fine. Paid in full yesterday and got my WBC confirmation this morning. This guy was on it!!! I was shocked and happy when I checked my email this morning and saw the confirmation email. Did I mention we landed a 4 bdrm PRESIDENTIAL SUITE!!?!?!?! I waited until the 60 day mark to get a low price, I don't recommend if you're not a risk taker. LOL!! But I knew somebody would have two-2 bdrms if it didn't work out. I've been perusing ebay every day for a month. When I saw my exact dates popup yesterday I grabbed it. WAA HOO!!! The risk paid off!

O, and I read a few days ago about the room number would be assigned on your confirmation. A room number was not assigned on my confirmation page in case anyone was wondering.

Flights booked - check
Car rental reserved - check
Hotel booked - CHECK!!!

58 days! YES!!!!

 

[EMHDad]

Hey Aubriee hopefully it will all work out for you. Take a deep breath! You sound like a planner like me and you go crazy when things don't go the way you think they should go. I can sooo relate. I'm the exact same way.

I purchased mine on EBAY. I used Renting Resorts. For payment they used Skrill which I had never heard of and I was a little leary. But it all worked out fine. Paid in full yesterday and got my WBC confirmation this morning. This guy was on it!!! I was shocked and happy when I checked my email this morning and saw the confirmation email. Did I mention we landed a 4 bdrm PRESIDENTIAL SUITE!!?!?!?! I waited until the 60 day mark to get a low price, I don't recommend if you're not a risk taker. LOL!! But I knew somebody would have two-2 bdrms if it didn't work out. I've been perusing ebay every day for a month. When I saw my exact dates popup yesterday I grabbed it. WAA HOO!!! The risk paid off!

O, and I read a few days ago about the room number would be assigned on your confirmation. A room number was not assigned on my confirmation page in case anyone was wondering.

Flights booked - check
Car rental reserved - check
Hotel booked - CHECK!!!

58 days! YES!!!!

Just curious... would you share the total price you got for the 4br pres. suite? I would like to get a picture of what a good deal it is.

 

[Upatnoon]

Just curious... would you share the total price you got for the 4br pres. suite? I would like to get a picture of what a good deal it is.

Ebay Tip: If you do a completed listings search, you can see what kind of deals EVERYONE is getting on Bonnet Creek.

 

[darrius1st]

I am really looking forward to staying at WBC again! we are going for 16 days, 1,800.,July 21-Aug.5th in a 2 bedroom.

We went last year and my DH fell in love with the resort, I guess he was not that big of a fan of sleeping on the floor trundle at POR I do love on site too, but WBC is close enough and the pools and the space = to the convenience of on site.

We usually do 2 week trips, but due to sports last trip we only did 11 days, so we had nor resort days This trip we have 4 days just to enjoy the resort and DTD!

Really looking forward to the mini golf and my DD's want to do a few of the activities at WBC this year. They looooooooooove the pirate pool and Lazy River.

We requested Lake view, building 5...hope we get it

Who did you rent from because that's a great price. We are looking for a 2bedroom for 7/20/13-8/3/13.