The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[lisski76]

I just read on they Wyndham website that as of July 1st the shuttle is $6 per day rather than $5 or each round trip Sorry if anyone has already posted this.....

 

[lisski76]

anyone know what kind of filters the coffee pots take?

 

[DCTooTall]

anyone know what kind of filters the coffee pots take?

Cone style

 

[zilp]

I am interested in renting a 3BR presidential next spring. I have read the entire thread (well, at least the 3rd thread lol) and I have a few questions.

1) I understand that some renters (eg Ken Price ) seem to charge a bit more, but that is because he is considered a VIP owner? That way if we had a request (water view), it might be possible to grant?

2) In your opinion is there a bad view, (or alternately) a prime view from the 10th floor and above from tower 6? We all really enjoy sitting on the lanai at night so a nice view/fireworks is a plus for us.

3) Also, we are planning on staying 8 nights. Is it really possible that we would have to change rooms (since this is mainly a 7 day rental property)?

 

[DCTooTall]

I am interested in renting a 3BR presidential next spring. I have read the entire thread (well, at least the 3rd thread lol) and I have a few questions.

1) I understand that some renters (eg Ken Price ) seem to charge a bit more, but that is because he is considered a VIP owner? That way if we had a request (water view), it might be possible to grant?

2) In your opinion is there a bad view, (or alternately) a prime view from the 10th floor and above from tower 6? We all really enjoy sitting on the lanai at night so a nice view/fireworks is a plus for us.

3) Also, we are planning on staying 8 nights. Is it really possible that we would have to change rooms (since this is mainly a 7 day rental property)?

1. VIP benefits are non-transferable. That means that even if a VIP owner makes the reservation, their VIP benefits are not granted to a person staying in a room unless the owner is present. As such, the VIP request benefit isn't passed along.

The reason for different costs has to do with the way the individuals and companies have their business structured. Ken Price for instance is an owner who owns his own points. Vacation Strategies however I believe is a broker who pays owners a small fee to use their points. As such, VS's costs can be lower since they pay their owners a lower Price-per-point than the owner is paying in MF's.... and they don't have the upfront costs associated with aquiring the points.

You will also see different policies regarding customer service, cancelations, etc between the different owners. Sometimes you will pay a premium for that extra security. (Example... When the resort first announced the additional charges for the shuttle, Ken Price was offering his existing reservations a refund off their nightly rental to cover the charges because he advertised and contracted his rentals as 'no additional charges'. Vacation Upgrades however was not offering any sort of credit to existing reservations because it was a new fee instituted by the resort itself which they had no control over.)

2. I Haven't stayed in a presidential unit yet, but based off the building's locatoin and angles, I can't see there being a bad view that high up. You will either be looking out over the lake, or high enough looking out over the surrounding vegetation that you can see Typhoon Lagoon and Downtown disney.

3. It is possible you could be forced to switch rooms since the system can only support a maximum of 7 nights in a single reservation. However, it is EXTREMELY unlikely you will need to switch rooms as the resort itself accounts for the inventory control system limitation in room assignments and tends to merge your multiple reservations and tries to keep you in the same room. (It costs more to clean the rooms if you are forced to switch than it does for the mid-week refresh.)

 

[zilp]

Thanks for the fast and detailed response, DCTooTall!

 

[zilp]

I would like to request a quote from Shelby Resorts (mentioned in other threads) but am having trouble locating a website or email address. Can anyone help?

 

[princessap]

quick question. we stayed here in 2010 and loved it! but that was before shuttle charge. is the 6 per person per day no matter how many times you use it that day??

Just pricing out options and factoring everything in!! thanks

 

[carlbarry]

quick question. we stayed here in 2010 and loved it! but that was before shuttle charge. is the 6 per person per day no matter how many times you use it that day??

Just pricing out options and factoring everything in!! thanks

No. It is for ONE round trip. Therefore, if you go in the morning, come back midday, and then go back, and return at night, that will be TWO fees.

 

[kat3668]

I would like to request a quote from Shelby Resorts (mentioned in other threads) but am having trouble locating a website or email address. Can anyone help?

I've rented twice from him on My resort network as has a friend of mine...he took his listing down probably out of points.

 

[zilp]

I've rented twice from him on My resort network as has a friend of mine...he took his listing down probably out of points.

ahhh, that makes sense! I was driving myself nuts trying to find it.

 

[kat3668]

ahhh, that makes sense! I was driving myself nuts trying to find it.

Try Aaron washburn or affordable getaways.
http://www.myresortnetwork.com/Cond...lorida/Wyndham-Bonnet-Creek-Resort&SORT=price

 

[Silock]

No. It is for ONE round trip. Therefore, if you go in the morning, come back midday, and then go back, and return at night, that will be TWO fees.

Even with the new fee?

 

[carlbarry]

Even with the new fee?

That is the new fee.

 

[CTdaizy]

This is copied from their website. It doesn't specify if each ride needs a ticket, only says one ticket per person per day.

" Shuttle To Walt Disney World ® Resort: Effective July 1, 2013, each guest at Wyndham Bonnet Creek utilizing the shuttle to a Disney theme park or Downtown Disney will need a ticket to board the bus. Tickets will be sold at the resort for $6 per person per day for any Wyndham Bonnet Creek guest wanting to use this service. Children three years of age and under will be complimentary. Subject to change.

 

[Silock]

That is the new fee.

No, I mean the NEW new fee. It was $5 per round trip, and now it MAY be $6 per day per person, which is unconfirmed as of now.

 

[lisski76]

No, I mean the NEW new fee. It was $5 per round trip, and now it MAY be $6 per day per person, which is unconfirmed as of now.

I would assume it doesn't matter how many trips being the old wording specifically said per round trip. I hope its just $6.

 

[carlbarry]

I would assume it doesn't matter how many trips being the old wording specifically said per round trip. I hope its just $6.

I would agree. That's my free legal advice LOL.

 

[cruisinpan567]

36 days till our first stay at Bonnet Creek. Can't wait to get there.

 

[cocoabean1]

To lock in a temperature on the AC: set the temp that you want, hold the F/C button in until 6P appears. All done!!!!