The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[my3kids143]

Will there be enough shampoo/conditioners/etc. for a week stay or can you get more? Just wondering if I need to pack some of my own or rely on their stock. TIA!

We stayed for a week back in 2010 and there was not enough so I called the front desk. Within minutes one of the staff members brought up a bag full of toiletries for us

 

[my3kids143]

I have been doing a bit of research on booking for our next trip, which I HOPE will be in November. We are waiting for Dh's job to figure out when they are sending him.

Anyway, Vacation Strategy seems to be the best deal. They quoted me $625 for the week including taxes (7 nights) for a 2 bedroom. This actually seemed low to me as I was expecting around $139/night plus tax. But I am NOT complaining!

Is this about as good as I will see price wise?

I booked our next stay in May through Humaira @ Vacation Strategy and she quoted me $575 for one week in a 2 bedroom and $1100 for a 2 week stay.
We are going for 2 weeks this time around and figured for about $80/night we can't go wrong. Four more weeks to go!

 

[Avalon_toon]

Hi everyone, I'm wondering how far in advance of your trip that WBC confirmed your room if you booked with Vacation Strategy?

I sent my deposit March 20, Humaira's email said they were "showing availability" and I should hear from Wyndham 20-50 days in advance of our trip - and we are now 46 days away (13 days in a 2 bedroom!)

I'm sure it will get booked, but it does make me nervous not having a confirmed room with only 7 weeks to go. I keep second guessing myself and wondering if I should make a back-up reservation somewhere...

 

[my3kids143]

Hi everyone, I'm wondering how far in advance of your trip that WBC confirmed your room if you booked with Vacation Strategy?

I sent my deposit March 20, Humaira's email said they were "showing availability" and I should hear from Wyndham 20-50 days in advance of our trip - and we are now 46 days away (13 days in a 2 bedroom!)

I'm sure it will get booked, but it does make me nervous not having a confirmed room with only 7 weeks to go. I keep second guessing myself and wondering if I should make a back-up reservation somewhere...

You should receive it soon, I received mine on March 21. I was worried too because I had sent her the deposit on February 29. I called Wyndham Bonnet Creek right away to confirm the reservation as well as put in my room request. I never heard from Humaira after the confirmation emails but her husband did leave a voicemail for me this morning to confirm that he had received the remaining balance and to call him with any questions.

 

[mnorton]

Can anyone help with info on how to keep the A/C unit from cutting off if there is no movement in the room I seen a thread some time ago but can't find it now?

 

[HeatherC]

I think someone mentioned buying a helium balloon which moves around and may keep it from shutting off.

 

[lizzygreen]

Can anyone help with info on how to keep the A/C unit from cutting off if there is no movement in the room I seen a thread some time ago but can't find it now?

I had copied this from these boards a while back in preparation for my trip next week! - So this is the extent of my knowledge! -The a/c unit is motion activated, so it doesn't run when you're out for the day. But also won't run when everyone is in bed, making for some warm and stuffy bedrooms. To override this feature, push and hold in the f/c button on the left side of the thermostat until you see 6P.

 

[chicagoshannon]

Hi everyone, I'm wondering how far in advance of your trip that WBC confirmed your room if you booked with Vacation Strategy?

I sent my deposit March 20, Humaira's email said they were "showing availability" and I should hear from Wyndham 20-50 days in advance of our trip - and we are now 46 days away (13 days in a 2 bedroom!)

I'm sure it will get booked, but it does make me nervous not having a confirmed room with only 7 weeks to go. I keep second guessing myself and wondering if I should make a back-up reservation somewhere...

We got confirmation on March 30 for a stay starting April 26.

 

[jaysmom4285]

mnorton, I'm one of the people who had posted about how to adjust the a/c. Lizzygreen is correct about pressing and holding the button on the side of the thermostat until you see it read "6P." From our experience in February, I think it might reset itself back if you adjust the temperature at any point after that. The technique worked well for us the first night but not the second, so I'm thinking it does reset it self somehow. Just to be safe, we did the button-pushing thing every night before we went to bed, and that seemed to do the trick.

 

[nancy155]

mnorton, I'm one of the people who had posted about how to adjust the a/c. Lizzygreen is correct about pressing and holding the button on the side of the thermostat until you see it read "6P." From our experience in February, I think it might reset itself back if you adjust the temperature at any point after that. The technique worked well for us the first night but not the second, so I'm thinking it does reset it self somehow. Just to be safe, we did the button-pushing thing every night before we went to bed, and that seemed to do the trick.

Thanks I too was trying to remember this, as I know it will be quite HOT when we plan to be there in July!

 

[Disneyforus]

We booked a cruise for Illuminations on Sun May 20, there are 6 of us but the boat will accommodate 10...so looking for a party of 4 to share the cost.

PM me for details if you are interested!

(BTW, it launches from Yacht/Beach Club Docks so you don't need a park ticket for the cruise...just park at the resort)

 

[mandysmom]

We're just starting to plan a trip for mid-August, 2012. I'd like to have a reference point before getting quotes. What is a reasonable per night rate for a 2 bedroom for this time of year? We are hoping to book 12 nights. Thanks!

 

[MK2010]

I booked a 2 bedroom through Vacation Strategy for 12 nights Sept.1-13 for $1314. I paid $300 down and will pay out the rest 20-50 days before the trip. Ken Price may be able to get you a better deal by booking within the 60 day window. I just wanted all my ducks in a row at the same time with the freedom to pay it out.

 

[auntmeme7577]

I just made a reservation from Sky Auction for a 2 bedroom, last week of October.
Price with the auction fee and taxes is $575 for 7 nights!!
This is the first time going there and first time doing the auction so we are excited and a little nervous

 

[DawnM]

I wonder if November is a higher rate for some reason?

$50 more for 7 nights isn't a deal breaker, I just hate paying more than someone else!

Dawn

I booked our next stay in May through Humaira @ Vacation Strategy and she quoted me $575 for one week in a 2 bedroom and $1100 for a 2 week stay.
We are going for 2 weeks this time around and figured for about $80/night we can't go wrong. Four more weeks to go!

 

[auntmeme7577]

I wonder if November is a higher rate for some reason?

$50 more for 7 nights isn't a deal breaker, I just hate paying more than someone else!

Dawn

On Sky auction early October and all of November were higher for some reason
Hopefully you'll find out soon when your husband can go

 

[skateshome]

One week away......time to get BUSY!!!

 

[Upatnoon]

On the topic of fiddling with the air conditioner controls, I have not had this problem in the rooms I've been in, so you may not have to do this.

 

[Disneyforus]

On the topic of fiddling with the air conditioner controls, I have not had this problem in the rooms I've been in, so you may not have to do this.

Neither did we, we were in Tower 2 last year.

BTW, we kept the ceiling fan on so I wonder if that was enough to keep the air moving to prevent if from turning off???




Happy Easter!! HE is risen!!!

 

[esk]

Hmmm... someone on VRBO quoted me $1150 for a 2 BR Presidential, for 5 nights, in early Dec....seems like that is high, compared to what everyone else is finding? (about $225 a night)

Or is a Presidential worth the extra $125 per night? Granite and Stainless, those are the main difference?