The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[klk77]

Just to give a recommendation for another option to book at WBC. I'm staying right now in a 3 bedroom presidential suite that was booked through Aaron washburn. He was very helpful and understanding even though I changed my dates many times, to the point that he had to make 3 separate reservations. For 12 nights (2 in a 3 bedroom deluxe, not presidential), I paid $2400. I thought this was a pretty good deal.

 

[JimMIA]

Wyndham's timeshare system uses something called "Guest Confirmations." Any time an owner wants to book a unit for someone other than themselves, they must obtain a GC in the guest's name. This can be done when the unit is booked, or anytime thereafter. However, an owner only gets a limited number of "free" GCs, and must buy any over that allotment. Furthermore, the names can't be changed once they are applied; you need a new one to change the name. So, most owners who do a lot of renting tend not to apply them until quite close to check-in.

AND...if there is a reservation outstanding which is not in an owners name, and does not have a Guest Confirmation at 15 days, that reservation could well be canceled by Wyndham. They don't always do that, but they would be well within their rights to do so.

The other important factor about 15 days is that if there is a cancellation inside 15 days ALL of the points used for the reservation are forfeited.

Owners who leave things to the last minute are doing so to protect themselves (and their customers) in case there is some change in plans.

 

[JimMIA]

I finally talked the other family we're traveling with to stay at WBC, I'm so excited. I apologize if this question has been asked 500x's already but I'm just starting to read through all the pages in the thread.

What type of discount do you get on theme park tickets, Disney and/or Universal, if you sit through the timeshare schtick?

Thank you.

DO NOT -- repeat DO NOT - agree to go to anything you are offered by the Wyndham timeshare weasels! They will call it a tour, they will call it a free breakfast/lunch, they will call it a "survey" -- whatever they call it, it is a ruthless timeshare mugging.

Whatever they offer/promise you, they will wiggle out of. The presentation will be 3-4 hours long and VERY high pressure, depending on your stamina. If you buy sooner, they will let you go sooner.

I am a happy Wyndham owner -- the resort system and customer service are great. If you want to buy Wyndham, go to eBay and buy a contract for $1.

But the Wyndham sales force is among the sleaziest in a sleazy industry. About the only one in the Orlando area that is as bad is Westgate.

Buy your Disney tickets, pay the price, and enjoy your stay at a beautiful resort.

 

[carlbarry]

DO NOT -- repeat DO NOT - agree to go to anything you are offered by the Wyndham timeshare weasels! They will call it a tour, they will call it a free breakfast/lunch, they will call it a "survey" -- whatever they call it, it is a ruthless timeshare mugging.

Whatever they offer/promise you, they will wiggle out of. The presentation will be 3-4 hours long and VERY high pressure, depending on your stamina. If you buy sooner, they will let you go sooner.

I am a happy Wyndham owner -- the resort system and customer service are great. If you want to buy Wyndham, go to eBay and buy a contract for $1.

But the Wyndham sales force is among the sleaziest in a sleazy industry. About the only one in the Orlando area that is as bad is Westgate.

Buy your Disney tickets, pay the price, and enjoy your stay at a beautiful resort.

I mostly agree. However, there are people who report being able to get out in 1.5- 2 hours. But the sales people are brutal in Orlando, for sure. Not as bad as they used to be, but still brutal.

 

[ShesALovebug]

DO NOT -- repeat DO NOT - agree to go to anything you are offered by the Wyndham timeshare weasels! They will call it a tour, they will call it a free breakfast/lunch, they will call it a "survey" -- whatever they call it, it is a ruthless timeshare mugging.

Whatever they offer/promise you, they will wiggle out of. The presentation will be 3-4 hours long and VERY high pressure, depending on your stamina. If you buy sooner, they will let you go sooner.

I am a happy Wyndham owner -- the resort system and customer service are great. If you want to buy Wyndham, go to eBay and buy a contract for $1.

But the Wyndham sales force is among the sleaziest in a sleazy industry. About the only one in the Orlando area that is as bad is Westgate.

Buy your Disney tickets, pay the price, and enjoy your stay at a beautiful resort.

Haha! Duly noted, thank you.


Still reading through this thread, here are my next questions.

1. I know they say requests are just requests, but at check in, if you slip the agent some money, do you think they'll be more inclined to find us a better view. And the 2nd part is, is it possible to be upgraded from a 2br, to a 3br at check-in, with a generous tip? (I know things work differently with the time shares, but I live next to a resort town and that's how it's done here )

2. If we happened to be placed in the tower at the opposite end from where the pirate pool is, how far is the walk?

 

[Janet Hill]

I am always out in 90 minutes and have never had a problem getting the promised gift. We just don't engage in conversation. They just get frustrated and let us go.

 

[Upatnoon]

Haha! Duly noted, thank you.


Still reading through this thread, here are my next questions.

1. I know they say requests are just requests, but at check in, if you slip the agent some money, do you think they'll be more inclined to find us a better view. And the 2nd part is, is it possible to be upgraded from a 2br, to a 3br at check-in, with a generous tip? (I know things work differently with the time shares, but I live next to a resort town and that's how it's done here )

2. If we happened to be placed in the tower at the opposite end from where the pirate pool is, how far is the walk?

Offering cash for a better view? I'm sure someone may have tried, but I've not read any reports on here about it. Let us know how it works out.

The building farthest from the pirate pool is the main check-in building. It's about a 5 minute walk. That building has its own pool if you don't walk to walk.

 

[SweetieinVT]

Anyone know what the best rate for a 4BR presidential is?

 

[lvdis]

Does anyone know what the pool hours and the hours for mini golf are? I've done some searches but can't seem to find the info. Thanks!

 

[arilvdc]

We're booked with Farrell for 9/28-10/3. I'm pretty happy with my rate, especially compared to Disney. I have a few questions:
1- If we want a fireworks/epcot view, what should we request and when? At check in?
2- can we have things shipped to the resort?
3- Are the grills gas or do you need charcoal?
4- we're coming in red eye, and our flight just got moved waaay up. We should be arriving in Orlando at 5:30am! That shouldn't be a problem, right?
5- I have an escape toddler (twodini!) Are most of the outlets well hidden? Are the exterior doors round handle or flat?

Thanks! I really appreciated reading this whole thread.

 

[SYLVESTER7577]

We're booked with Farrell for 9/28-10/3. I'm pretty happy with my rate, especially compared to Disney. I have a few questions:
1- If we want a fireworks/epcot view, what should we request and when? At check in?
2- can we have things shipped to the resort?
3- Are the grills gas or do you need charcoal?
4- we're coming in red eye, and our flight just got moved waaay up. We should be arriving in Orlando at 5:30am! That shouldn't be a problem, right?
5- I have an escape toddler (twodini!) Are most of the outlets well hidden? Are the exterior doors round handle or flat?

Thanks! I really appreciated reading this whole thread.

1.) Upper floors of towers 4,5 or 6. Tower six upper floors are all presidential rooms. Some of these room locations will also give you views of Magic Kingdom and/or DTD.
2.) You can items shipped to the resort.
3.) The grills are gas.
4.) Early check in should not be an issue. You may have to wait for a better room though. You can use the pools/resort until then and or DTD is close too for e.g. breakfast but shops open later.
5.) Balcony doors are vertical handles I believe and room entrance door is a horizontal flat type but I am not 100% on that one.

 

[CarolynFH]

Have searched but not sure I've found up to date info. Is there a charge for parking at BC timeshare section? My dad swapped in with Wyndham points and we'll be staying there in October. We're driving in separately so will have two cars.

TIA!

 

[Gr8t Fan]

Have searched but not sure I've found up to date info. Is there a charge for parking at BC timeshare section? My dad swapped in with Wyndham points and we'll be staying there in October. We're driving in separately so will have two cars.

TIA!

No charge for parking.

 

[JenDett]

I requested a quote today from Vacation Upgrades. I immediately got back a reply stating the resort was fully booked for all of October and most of November.

Will anyone else have availability? I am not sure how it works and if I should bother trying to look elsewhere.

 

[Gr8t Fan]

Check eBay.

 

[JenDett]

Check eBay.

I saw a few listings in October, but not for the dates I wanted. I'll keep looking. Ken is keeping an eye out for me, too, for cancellations. I'm not too hopeful on that, as I want 3 nights, and if I were him I'd choose a 7 night or more person if the dates match up.

Thanks!!

 

[mylesaway]

I am checking ebay as well for oct 18 7 nights.
I am not coming up with anything.

 

[JenDett]

I am checking ebay as well for oct 18 7 nights.
I am not coming up with anything.

I guess he wasn't kidding! Has anyone stayed in Lake Buena Vista Resort Village and Spa? It seems like an okay alternative.

 

[mylesaway]

Has anyone stayed at Orange Lake?

 

[greenclan67]

I have stayed at BC and Orange Lake. I love OL. Stayed thete Dec 2013 & March 2014. Booked again for March 2015. Any questions u can PM me.