amorevacations
Earning My Ears
- Joined
- May 3, 2012
- Messages
- 13
My stay occurred during the April school vacation for RI & MA which is a very popular time for New Englanders to visit FL. Prior to my arrival I was informed that the resort units were at 110% capacity for my vacation week, (which means the model units were also occupied). So, I was expecting this resort to be overcrowded; I was so wrong. The only inidication that it was full was the parking lot. This resort is so expansive that I never felt crowded. There were always loungers and chairs availble at the pools, I never waited for an elevator, seats were available on the shuttles. (I stood only one evening coming from the Magic Kingdom)
~This resort is very large it reminded me of Co-op city of Central FL (I'm not a huge fan of all of the tall buildings on the property.) But it worked out very well for my Disney-centric vacation~
<<Check-in was a breeze, I think it took less than 5 minutes. However, getting the parking pass - that's a different story. It took 25 minutes before I was even called on. I explained that I really would not have time as I was mirroring my son's high school's music department's itinerary as they were Marching in the Electrical parade, playing at DTD, and SeaWorld and I really didn't have time. The woman understood; although she still tried to give me some enticements, (massage, facial coupons, and $100 gift card). I thanked her and never heard from them again.
<<The Unit: I stayed in a 1-bedroom deluxe unit in Tower 5. A few weeks prior to my visit I requested a fireworks facing room in Tower 5 (as I read good things about this tower). I was very satisfied. My unit was on the 13th (eyebrows raised) floor and the balcony overlooked EPCOT. (You could see DTD, some buildings at the Boardwalk, The Swan, The Dolphin, buildings in the world showcase, and Spaceship Earth.) It was quiet and I watched the fireworks a couple of evenings from the balcony. My unit was clean and spacious.The living room had a couch and 2 chairs, two barstools at the breakfast bar and the dining table seated 6. Four people could comfortably stay in this room. I didn't cook as I was on the run for the entire trip. Coffee pot worked well. (the basket of treats, coffee, creamers, sugar, crystal light was a very nice touch). My bed was comfortable but the couch was not. Jacuzzi in the unit worked well but I preferred the outdoor jacuzzi's because they were more powerful. I would have liked to have had a screen on the patio because I liked to keep the slider open in the evenings & in the morning.
I used the free shuttle service to the parks and one of the pickup locations was very close to building 5. They were punctual and the drivers were very friendly. (Tips are appreciated. I tipped $1/ each way) Pick up locations are very easily located at the parks. My last day in FL I used the shuttle service to go to the Magic Kingdom and took the monorail to the Contemporary & Grand Floridian to buy souvenirs. (shuttle driver let me in on a secret) because I was afraid of missing the shuttle back to the resort; the bus marked Wyndham Grand goes to the hotel at Bonnet Creek) Now, they don't publicize this and this shuttle does not drop passengers off at the resort but the hotel is on the property and you can walk to your unit from that drop off point at the hotel. Also the driver of the hotel's shuttle announced that the shuttle is only for Wyndham Grand guests. The shuttle dropped me off at the hotel, (which, by the way has very nice restaurants) and I walked to my unit.
**If you're going to EPCOT, take the shuttle to the Magic Kingdom and then take the monorail to EPCOT. The monorail goes through the attractions in the park and gives a high level overview of the park; it's a lot of fun.
<<Check-out was very convenient - Because I had an early flight I inquired about early checkout. Confirmed that my room had no charges the night prior. Checked out at 4:30 a.m. by calling the front desk. I was instructed to dropoff my room keys in the dropbox located in the lobby of my building. Left my keys in the box and headed to the airport. Never had to go to the main lobby.
~~KEEP MUSIC IN EDUCATION~~
~This resort is very large it reminded me of Co-op city of Central FL (I'm not a huge fan of all of the tall buildings on the property.) But it worked out very well for my Disney-centric vacation~
<<Check-in was a breeze, I think it took less than 5 minutes. However, getting the parking pass - that's a different story. It took 25 minutes before I was even called on. I explained that I really would not have time as I was mirroring my son's high school's music department's itinerary as they were Marching in the Electrical parade, playing at DTD, and SeaWorld and I really didn't have time. The woman understood; although she still tried to give me some enticements, (massage, facial coupons, and $100 gift card). I thanked her and never heard from them again.
<<The Unit: I stayed in a 1-bedroom deluxe unit in Tower 5. A few weeks prior to my visit I requested a fireworks facing room in Tower 5 (as I read good things about this tower). I was very satisfied. My unit was on the 13th (eyebrows raised) floor and the balcony overlooked EPCOT. (You could see DTD, some buildings at the Boardwalk, The Swan, The Dolphin, buildings in the world showcase, and Spaceship Earth.) It was quiet and I watched the fireworks a couple of evenings from the balcony. My unit was clean and spacious.The living room had a couch and 2 chairs, two barstools at the breakfast bar and the dining table seated 6. Four people could comfortably stay in this room. I didn't cook as I was on the run for the entire trip. Coffee pot worked well. (the basket of treats, coffee, creamers, sugar, crystal light was a very nice touch). My bed was comfortable but the couch was not. Jacuzzi in the unit worked well but I preferred the outdoor jacuzzi's because they were more powerful. I would have liked to have had a screen on the patio because I liked to keep the slider open in the evenings & in the morning.
I used the free shuttle service to the parks and one of the pickup locations was very close to building 5. They were punctual and the drivers were very friendly. (Tips are appreciated. I tipped $1/ each way) Pick up locations are very easily located at the parks. My last day in FL I used the shuttle service to go to the Magic Kingdom and took the monorail to the Contemporary & Grand Floridian to buy souvenirs. (shuttle driver let me in on a secret) because I was afraid of missing the shuttle back to the resort; the bus marked Wyndham Grand goes to the hotel at Bonnet Creek) Now, they don't publicize this and this shuttle does not drop passengers off at the resort but the hotel is on the property and you can walk to your unit from that drop off point at the hotel. Also the driver of the hotel's shuttle announced that the shuttle is only for Wyndham Grand guests. The shuttle dropped me off at the hotel, (which, by the way has very nice restaurants) and I walked to my unit.
**If you're going to EPCOT, take the shuttle to the Magic Kingdom and then take the monorail to EPCOT. The monorail goes through the attractions in the park and gives a high level overview of the park; it's a lot of fun.
<<Check-out was very convenient - Because I had an early flight I inquired about early checkout. Confirmed that my room had no charges the night prior. Checked out at 4:30 a.m. by calling the front desk. I was instructed to dropoff my room keys in the dropbox located in the lobby of my building. Left my keys in the box and headed to the airport. Never had to go to the main lobby.
~~KEEP MUSIC IN EDUCATION~~
We were getting very worried about it. We had a fireworks view request put in but I figured that was out the door when they said our dates were screwed up. I had the confirmation letter from Farrell and I showed them so it had to be Bonnet Creek's screw up. They weren't too apologetic to say the least 
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