The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[rdevine10]

I'm looking mod-April, after the big Easter rush. I was surprised to find nothing left.

I booked for mid april a couple weeks ago and had a VERY hard time finding availibility. I agree ebay is likley your best bet.

 

[westcoastgal]

Just booked through VS a two bedroom deluxe 11/16-11/23.

Despite my trepidation, I have booked through VS a 2 bdrm dlx for Sept 21-29. I have booked our airfare from Toronto to Orlando direct as well. I think due to the "free dining" plan during September and the food and wine fair at Epcot, the flights are selling and rentals booking up. The Dolphin and Swan were suggested to me but they have had no availability for Sept and Oct around our dates since I started looking over a month ago. I was going to hold out to purchase our flights but today when I went online, I saw that the original flight I wanted from Toronto to Orlando was old out for economy and only business tickets left. Other flights had only limited seats left. Yes, there is a chance that there may be a "seat sale" later but it will be discounts from the higher fare and may not be as low as the lowest fares now and I may not get the direct flights or times I want. For peace of mind, I booked.
Now I just hope it all works out with VS and we have a place to stay at Bonnet Creek.

 

[Teacher03]

Despite my trepidation, I have booked through VS a 2 bdrm dlx for Sept 21-29. I have booked our airfare from Toronto to Orlando direct as well. I think due to the "free dining" plan during September and the food and wine fair at Epcot, the flights are selling and rentals booking up. The Dolphin and Swan were suggested to me but they have had no availability for Sept and Oct around our dates since I started looking over a month ago. I was going to hold out to purchase our flights but today when I went online, I saw that the original flight I wanted from Toronto to Orlando was old out for economy and only business tickets left. Other flights had only limited seats left. Yes, there is a chance that there may be a "seat sale" later but it will be discounts from the higher fare and may not be as low as the lowest fares now and I may not get the direct flights or times I want. For peace of mind, I booked.
Now I just hope it all works out with VS and we have a place to stay at Bonnet Creek.

Don't worry about VS....we booked with them last June, and like you, was feeling a little nervous. It was fourteen days out, and I still hadn't received my confirmation; I called them and they assured me that I was in the system and everything was good. I received my confirmation a couple of days later and check in went smoothly, no problems. We were so pleased with their service that we booked with them again this year. Their prices just can't be beat.

 

[westcoastgal]

Don't worry about VS....we booked with them last June, and like you, was feeling a little nervous. It was fourteen days out, and I still hadn't received my confirmation; I called them and they assured me that I was in the system and everything was good. I received my confirmation a couple of days later and check in went smoothly, no problems. We were so pleased with their service that we booked with them again this year. Their prices just can't be beat.

Since booking with Vacation Strategies, I have discovered that the shuttle to the parks is $5 per person per roundtrip, not per day. The resort clarified that if we take the shuttle to the park, come back to the resort for my 3 and 4 year olds to rest and then return to the park, we will be paying again. That means $30/day! I preferred the $12/day flat fee. When I booked, I was told $12. Then I was told $5 per person per day. Now, it's $5 per round trip. I am not pleased. I feel like there has been a lot of miscommunication and misinformation. The shuttle was a huge factor in our booking.

 

[mrsap]

Hello everyone! I'm so sorry if I'm asking repeat questions but I was wondering if all the buildings have been updated. If not, is there a specific building(s) you would recommend? Also, I was wondering the best websites to rent from.
We are looking to go late November, what price would you feel is reasonable for a one week stay for that time of year? Thanks so much!!!!

 

[DSLRuser]

Since booking with Vacation Strategies, I have discovered that the shuttle to the parks is $5 per person per roundtrip, not per day. .......................... I feel like there has been a lot of miscommunication and misinformation. The shuttle was a huge factor in our booking.

So cancel.

This is not something VS can controll. It is the resort traying to recover costs in hard times like every other company.

VS is selling you time in the resort. that times is subject to what ever rules the resort has in effect.

your issue is with Bonnet Creek, not VS. You can choose to deal with it like everyone esle, or look else where.

unfortunately for you, me as well. the timing of the price change for the shuttles comes after we booked, but before our stay.

 

[funkymunky]

Hello:

We are trying to stay at the WBC and book via an owner. Was wondering if anyone has booked through Shelby Resorts before? Thanks

 

[COSgal]

I booked through Shelby Resorts, however our stay isn't until next month to I can not speak to the check in or stay as of yet. So far though, I have received very quick responses and have already received my confirmation number for the stay.

 

[aubriee]

Since booking with Vacation Strategies, I have discovered that the shuttle to the parks is $5 per person per roundtrip, not per day. The resort clarified that if we take the shuttle to the park, come back to the resort for my 3 and 4 year olds to rest and then return to the park, we will be paying again. That means $30/day! I preferred the $12/day flat fee. When I booked, I was told $12. Then I was told $5 per person per day. Now, it's $5 per round trip. I am not pleased. I feel like there has been a lot of miscommunication and misinformation. The shuttle was a huge factor in our booking.

I booked my May trip through Vacation Strategies. When I booked there were no fees at all. I then got the email (and also read here on the Disboards) that they were instigating a $12.00 per unit fee and every unit had to pay the same fee whether they were using the shuttles or not and regardless of how many people were in a unit. Since I was going to be a solo in a one bedroom unit and using a rental car, it did not seem fair to make me pay a fee for something I was not even going to be using and that the fee would be the same as a four bedroom unit with twelve people, who were using the shuttles. Why should one person pay for something they are not even using and yet twelve people use it and the total for all twelve is the same as it would be for just the one person in another unit? I wasn't happy about the new fee (for something that I wasn't even going to be using), but adjusted knowing that even with the $12.00 fee, I was still getting a good deal. The $5.00 fee/person for those who were actually going to be using the shuttle seemed more fair. I agree it should be per day though. For families with several kids, it may be cheaper to rent a car. However, if that happens, I wonder how it will affect the availability of parking spaces at the resort.

My mom has since decided to join me, but we will still be using the rental car. The homeowners association has apparently decided the shuttle service needs to support itself and charging $5.00 per person to those that actually use it still seems more fair, than charging those of us that don't use the shuttle at all. Why should we pay to subsidize those that do use it? Vacation Strategies had nothing to do with it. If you want to complain to someone complain to the homeowner's association, but it may have been a matter of either charging people to use the shuttle or else discontinue the shuttle completely.

 

[skateshome]

We are getting a rental car. I loved using the shuttle service last year but
with 4 people that's an extra $20 per day so at least $100 for our 8 day stay.
Factor in $150 for trasportation to and from the airport then it's cheaper
to just rent. It's a shame but it will actually free us up to do other things
since we will have a vehicle now. $179 for full size 8 day rental thru Dollar.

 

[DCTooTall]

Thank you......we will probably just rent a car. Is there a rental car place near BC?

yes...and no. There are several rental locations available within the Disney Arches.... however there is not anything that would allow you to walk from the resort.

Off the top of my head.....


There is the Disney Car Care Center (alamo/National... shuttle to the Car Care Center is available I believe from the TTC).

The Swan/Dolphin have a care rental Desk (Think it's also alamo/National... but I may be wrong).


And there is (was?) an Avis rental desk at one of the hotels across the street from DTD.




you may be better though renting from the airport. more options, and then you also don't have to worry about airport transportation.

 

[funkymunky]

I booked through Shelby Resorts, however our stay isn't until next month to I can not speak to the check in or stay as of yet. So far though, I have received very quick responses and have already received my confirmation number for the stay.

Thank you. They have been quick with the responses with us too, so we will most probably book through them. Our stay will be in a couple of weeks, so I will give you a heads up about any issues with the booking should any occur.

 

[Robbi]

Does anyone think I'd have a prayer of getting a WBC reservation for April 9 -16th?
If so, can someone recommend who to try to book through. Right now we're booked at POR Royal Room but we're used to DVC and I'm afraid we'll feel cramped. Thanks!

 

[westcoastgal]

So cancel.

This is not something VS can controll. It is the resort traying to recover costs in hard times like every other company.

VS is selling you time in the resort. that times is subject to what ever rules the resort has in effect.

your issue is with Bonnet Creek, not VS. You can choose to deal with it like everyone esle, or look else where.

unfortunately for you, me as well. the timing of the price change for the shuttles comes after we booked, but before our stay.

Ok perhaps you missed what I already wrote- you and others. I don't blame VS. I am frustrated at the confusion and changes to fees by the Wyndham HOA. Miscommunication and having half the story before responding appears to be a common thread.

 

[westcoastgal]

Does anyone think I'd have a prayer of getting a WBC reservation for April 9 -16th?
If so, can someone recommend who to try to book through. Right now we're booked at POR Royal Room but we're used to DVC and I'm afraid we'll feel cramped. Thanks!

Have you looked on Ebay?

 

[lillygator]

are there cabanas at the pools for rent?

also what is the website for vacation strategy? ies or gy?

 

[DSLRuser]

are there cabanas at the pools for rent?

also what is the website for vacation strategy? ies or gy?

yes and GY

they have recently changed their web site. the new site looks quite nice.

 

[lillygator]

does anyone have any info on the cabanas? rental cost etc.
we stayed at the bonnet creek hilton a couple weekends ago and they had them there, I just didn't walk around to the other pool areas to see if they had them.

 

[JimMIA]

does anyone have any info on the cabanas? rental cost etc.
we stayed at the bonnet creek hilton a couple weekends ago and they had them there, I just didn't walk around to the other pool areas to see if they had them.

The cabanas are at the Tower 5 and 6 pools. They're very nice -- two lounge chairs and a couple of other chairs, a small refrigerator, and a flat screen TV. I think the price is $50 per day, but I sorta remember reading lower prices than that off-season.

 

[DCTooTall]

The cabanas are at the Tower 5 and 6 pools. They're very nice -- two lounge chairs and a couple of other chairs, a small refrigerator, and a flat screen TV. I think the price is $50 per day, but I sorta remember reading lower prices than that off-season.

4 and 6.... 5 doesn't really have room for the cabanas due to the zero entry and lazy river.


And from the reports I've seen here, the prices do tend to fluctuate based on season and availability. I'd say it's best to call the resort if you want to find out the pricing for when you are down there.