The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[LekiaHall]

I booked with Vacation Strategies ($1095 for 12/13-12/21). I'm comfortable with that rate. It's $200 less than Vacation Upgrades; not a huge difference, but I like VS's refund policy.

Don't know much about owners being taken advantage of. It would seem this is all voluntary, so no one is forced to participate in VS's program.

Until I hear about negative experiences on Disboards, I'm comfortable with my booking with VS.

 

[ge0rgette2]

 

[Belle599]

Alright everyone...we just got settled from checking in. PLEASE!!!!! Check for bed bugs!!!!! We originally were given room 417 in tower 1...we checked the second bedroom (double beds), and no problems. Then we checked the king bed in the master and the mattress had black spots on the "head" of the bed...and the label was spotted as well. Then we actually saw one of the bugs run away from the light. We checked afterwards on line to confirm what we saw was acutually a bed bug...CONFIRMED!!! We got assigned a room in tower 2 7th floor and it's all clear. This can happen anywhere...so PLEASE check!!!!

Just wanted to say that I'm sorry you had to deal with a bed bug issue. Not a great way to start your vacation I'm sure.
Good thing that you checked! Hope the rest of your trip only got better and you enjoyed your stay!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

Random question...has anyone done a vow renewal or wedding on property there? We are considering a really simple, quiet exchange of words - nothing major. An officiant told me he has done them there, but no one on the wedding threads seems to be one of those couples! Was wondering if there was one on this thread who have done this or seen it. Thanks!

 

[Belle599]

Alright everyone...we just got settled from checking in. PLEASE!!!!! Check for bed bugs!!!!! We originally were given room 417 in tower 1...we checked the second bedroom (double beds), and no problems. Then we checked the king bed in the master and the mattress had black spots on the "head" of the bed...and the label was spotted as well. Then we actually saw one of the bugs run away from the light. We checked afterwards on line to confirm what we saw was acutually a bed bug...CONFIRMED!!! We got assigned a room in tower 2 7th floor and it's all clear. This can happen anywhere...so PLEASE check!!!!

Just wanted to say that I'm sorry you had to deal with a bed bug issue. Not a great way to start your vacation I'm sure.
Good thing that you checked! Hope the rest of your trip only got better and you enjoyed your stay!

 

[overthemoon4mickey]

First of all I just want to say I'm so excited we will be staying at WBC!!! Last time we stayed at the Caribbean and I kept looking at WBC and wondering what it was like. Finally one day we drove over there and I was sold!

I contacted Vacation Strategy and they gave me a quote for a 2 bedroom deluxe villa for 10 nights (arrive may 30th) for $1196. Which includes all taxes and fees.

Does that sound good to all you WBC experts? And are there any other items or fees that may pop up?


By the way we will be flying in late and won't be getting to WBC until around 10 pm. Will that be an issue?

Thanks ya'll!

 

[My2Monkeys]

We booked with vacation Strategy. The quote was almost 50% less than Vacation Upgrade. I have a good friend who booked with VS in November and had a great experience. I feel confident and I'm looking forward to our first visit to BC and WDW!!

 

[ge0rgette2]

We booked with vacation Strategy. The quote was almost 50% less than Vacation Upgrade. I have a good friend who booked with VS in November and had a great experience. I feel confident and I'm looking forward to our first visit to BC and WDW!!

 

[Bonniec]

Does anyone know the current bus schedule for January?

Also, Im not sure how long to give things. We have ADRs for some places at resorts like O'Hanas and Whispering Canyon. I really don't want to drive and would prefer taking the shuttle from Bonnet to a park and then the resort. But I'd hate to be late for an ADR and lose it.

 

[Janet Hill]

I'm unsure why that is a "risk" ???

I have a 2 bedroom presidential booked with Vacation Strategy for an amazing rate for Thanksgiving. Nothing I have read here has me the slightest bit worried.

To rebook the same room for less points you must first cancel the reservation and then quickly rebook. Usually not a problem, but there is a risk of losing the room to someone else who's looking to book. It's happened to me and I know of others it has happened to.

If one has access to enough points there are strategies to make sure you have the reservation covered.

I do this all the time for our family travels, but if it is a reservation I really want during a high travel period (such as San Antonio at Christmas I don't take the risk. BC however, is a huge resort and it's usually not a probem.

 

[JessLCH]

Does anyone know the current bus schedule for January?

Also, Im not sure how long to give things. We have ADRs for some places at resorts like O'Hanas and Whispering Canyon. I really don't want to drive and would prefer taking the shuttle from Bonnet to a park and then the resort. But I'd hate to be late for an ADR and lose it.

Take a cab!

 

[nedac]

Ok, we are real close to booking with vacation strategy, rate is awesome, less than staying at a value resort! Looking at a regular 2br villa.

My question: can you put in a room request? If so, what should I ask for? Obviously, I would like newer room and a nice view. I know I may have to choose, but not sure which is best. Also, avoiding bed bugs (harder than it sounds, I know) would be a plus.

 

[Upatnoon]

Ok, we are real close to booking with vacation strategy, rate is awesome, less than staying at a value resort! Looking at a regular 2br villa.

My question: can you put in a room request? If so, what should I ask for? Obviously, I would like newer room and a nice view. I know I may have to choose, but not sure which is best. Also, avoiding bed bugs (harder than it sounds, I know) would be a plus.

Some people call ahead, but I've really seen no evidence that matters once people start checking in.

The newest tower is No. 6. Tower 5 is the next newest tower. My suggestion is that when you check in, ask what options are available. Every time I have checked in, they have given me a few options.

 

[Upatnoon]

Take a cab!

The Shuttle is scheduled, unlike Disney busses, so i should give you a better sense of when you need to leave.

However, like the previous poster said, a cab is the fastest and easiest if you don't want to drive.

 

[Brian Noble]

I just happened to email him asking if he was willing to meet their price, and he explained the differences. ...

As an aside, this is one of the reasons I stopped trying to book and rent out Bonnet years ago. There are too many other "landlords" chasing too few renters. I know Ken has gotten a lot of mileage out of Bonnet so far, but he's being severely under-cut---and it's not just the economy, but also owners who just don't have the time to travel, have encountered health problems that make travel difficult, etc.

When other Wyndham owners start to get dollar signs in their eyes about renting reservations, this is a good cautionary tale to keep in mind.

 

[billash]

I trust Ken and Denise. I knew that they might be able to rebook at a lower point/rate for themselves and i took that risk...they did rebook but i still got a great deal.

 

[katallo]

I trust Ken and Denise. I knew that they might be able to rebook at a lower point/rate for themselves and i took that risk...they did rebook but i still got a great deal.

I feel the same way about Ken & Denise. They always go the extra mile to make sure you have a fair price or an upgrade. It truly is what you feel comfortable with. I also rely on comments by others on the disboards with decision making.

 

[katallo]

Some people call ahead, but I've really seen no evidence that matters once people start checking in.

The newest tower is No. 6. Tower 5 is the next newest tower. My suggestion is that when you check in, ask what options are available. Every time I have checked in, they have given me a few options.

They have done a lot of refreshing. I called and they said Tower 3 was the last one scheduled for an update in the Apring of 2012.

 

[snappy]

I have been so please with Ken and Denise Price that I have rented from them at least six times and my sister and her husband twice.

I do normally travel off season, but that includes the Flower and Garden festival time frame (twice), and Food and Wine festival time frame (once), along with early March. Ken and Denise always were always able to get either an upgrade or reduce the price within 60 days. They are motivated to get the upgrade or lowered price, they even do it at first thing (as in 7 am) or whatever time the Wyndham member services is available.

 

[nedac]

Just booked with Vacation Strategy. Humaira was very nice and patient with all my questions. Going 4/21 for 7 days. Not anticipating any problems.