The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[melissac]

If your staying in the timeshare part do you need to get a parking pass? I see so many people complaining about the parking pass process and others saying you don't even need one. Are parking passes used to gt thru the gates or anything like that? Thanks

 

[joedplumber]

You use your room key to open gate. The parking pass is absolutely not needed.

 

[jagfanjosh3252]

You use your room key to open gate. The parking pass is absolutely not needed.

If I'm staying at the hotel, not the timeshare. It's the same thing? Don't need a parking pass. Just my hotel key? I have a bad habit of forgetting to put it on my dashboard.

 

[joedplumber]

If I'm staying at the hotel, not the timeshare. It's the same thing? Don't need a parking pass. Just my hotel key? I have a bad habit of forgetting to put it on my dashboard.

This only applies to the timeshare. Never stayed at the hotel. Sorry.

 

[asmit4]

I can't seem to find an updated map of the bldgs with the parking lots listed. We stayed last year and loved it. I liked the bldg we were in but I cant remember what bldg. it was to the left of the entrance area and right next to the parking garage- made for lots of parking. Anyone know of an updated Map that is readable?

 

[Spanky]

Parking garage you are referring to is between building #4 Torre del Cielo and building #5 Torre de la Luna. Sorry don't have a map I can post.

 

[asmit4]

Parking garage you are referring to is between building #4 Torre del Cielo and building #5 Torre de la Luna. Sorry don't have a map I can post.

Perfect! I want bldg 5 then and I'll tell them at check in that I'll be happy to wait all day for it

 

[melissac]

We are leaving Thurs. The VRBO individual that I rented from said they add our name to reservation 1-7 days. Should I call to verify I have a reservation? Who do I call? When should I call?

 

[GuyFromGulfport]

We are leaving Thurs. The VRBO individual that I rented from said they add our name to reservation 1-7 days. Should I call to verify I have a reservation? Who do I call? When should I call?

(Be gentile, for this is my 1st post.)

I just checked out yesterday, after a very successful 6 night stay! It sounds like we are visiting under the same type agreement.

I did not call to verify. As soon as you try to get past the guard, he will ask if you are checking in, your name should be on his list. You don't need to wait until 4:00, either. I checked in at 1:30.

The parking pass thing is a drag. After you check in, they send you over to a counter, with balloons and happy faces all around. This is where the first pitch was coming. They also ask if you are an Owner Guest, which they will already know. It is on a printed list they have. The "salesman" also asked me if I paid for the rental, as if to probe how much. I didn't answer, and he said, "I know, it is a personal question."

As soon as they start talking about what they are going to give you, like a free trip. get ready to say "Thank you, but I'm going to respectfully decline." They gave me the, "All we ask is that you come to a breakfast..."

At that point the gentlemanly abruptly ended the niceties, slid the parking pass across the counter, and said, "You all enjoy your stay."

He was only doing his job, and I took no offense. But, I wanted you to know my experience, so that you were not caught off guard.

The next time we go to Disney, I will most certainly make Wyndham Bonnet Creek my first choice, if available.

Have fun

 

[carlbarry]

(Be gentile, for this is my 1st post.)

Is it OK if I stay Jewish?

 

[melissac]

Totally freaking out. I just received an email from the VBRO owner that our reservation has been cancelled. We leave in 3 days. I can't even book unless my money is refunded which it hasn't been yet. I could just cry.

 

[Bellamouse]

How in the world can your reservation just be canceled all of a sudden? Don't they put something in the system at the time the reservation is originally made? And then switch it to your name at the last minute? Which owner is this so we can all be sure and stay away from them in the future...

Can you book somewhere else with a credit card and pay it off with the refund? You will find something else - don't panic. But I'm so sorry this happened to you! I would be beyond mad (and sad)...

 

[ePink]

melissac - check your PM please

 

[Janet Hill]

How in the world can your reservation just be canceled all of a sudden? Don't they put something in the system at the time the reservation is originally made? And then switch it to your name at the last minute? Which owner is this so we can all be sure and stay away from them in the future...

Can you book somewhere else with a credit card and pay it off with the refund? You will find something else - don't panic. But I'm so sorry this happened to you! I would be beyond mad (and sad)...

Wyndham will cancel reservations if there are multiple reservations under the same name at <than 15 days out. Folks who rent their points juggle reservations and at any one time can have multiple reservations under their name.

If the owner had multiple reservations and neglected (forgot most likely) to get the names changed on the reservations, Wyndham will cancel.

 

[melissac]

Here is an update:

Never have been able to get a hold of owner- phone message box full, no email response

HomeAway payment center basically "to bad, to sad"

Not a lot out there to rent or hotel rooms. Either really expensive or really cheap.

Files a dispute with my bank, as I paid with a visa card. Could not wait as ony can dispute 60 days after statement that charge occurred. Should take about 5 days to get funds reversed.

The only bonus is that only 2 are traveling so we really don't need a 2 BR just would like the 2 bath and quiet sleep.

Was able to get a room at POR for $138.00/night. This is about $200 total more than our price at WBC.

Moral: Either buy insurnance as it doesn't just protect against you canceling but the owner cancelling. This I did not know. OR stay onsite.

Oct we are staying onsite.

 

[Bellamouse]

What are your exact dates? I can't believe there isn't someone out there still looking to get rid of their dates. Try Ebay.

You can also look at Mousesavers.com for some good last minute deals. Or try the guy that rents out Disney DVC - he probably has some good last minute deals too. I forget his name but he can be found on this board I think in the DVC section.

Will you have a car? There are some other timeshares that others love that are just a little bit further than WBC. I think you can do better than POR.

 

[melissac]

What are your exact dates? I can't believe there isn't someone out there still looking to get rid of their dates. Try Ebay.

You can also look at Mousesavers.com for some good last minute deals. Or try the guy that rents out Disney DVC - he probably has some good last minute deals too. I forget his name but he can be found on this board I think in the DVC section.

Will you have a car? There are some other timeshares that others love that are just a little bit further than WBC. I think you can do better than POR.

I'm a little gun shy with renting from an owner after this last mess so ebay is out for sure. There where some deals for hotel rooms but there was only about $15/night different to stay on property. I wish I could get DVC. we are owners but out of points and nothing is left to rent. I checked that first. Only hotels thru Disney where Poly, AKL, POR, CBR no values.

 

[java]

questions

Do people still use Ken Price? and is that the best way to go?

What is the difference between a 2 bedroom deluxe and a 2 bedroom presidential?

Does the we love bc part 1 have all the answers?

Will it cost us to park if we rent from a third party?

Thank you for any info. After saying no to Disney for this year am rethinking with this offsite option. but have to learn all about it first.

 

[carlbarry]

questions



Does the we love bc part 1 have all the answers?
No
Will it cost us to park if we rent from a third party?
No

The 2 I'm qualified to answer.

 

[ohionola]

I have a question I hope someone can help me with. What are the rules on listing a Wyndham Bonnet Creek reservation for rent on disboards? I see a place and rules for a DVC but can't find anything for Bonnet Creek. Does anyone know? I have a reservation I am wanting to rent but don't want to post unless I am allowed. Does anyone know?