The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread! (pics and reviews)

[garmich]

We currently own a time share but it is for use every other year. Does Bonnet Creek offer that? Do you have to use a full week? Or can you split the reservation into smaller blocks... a long weekend here and a long weekend kind of thing? How often do they raise the maintaince fees? I think I read that they are about 740 for a 2 bedroom?

Thank you for any information you can give me.

Yes, you can purchase an EOY timeshare from Wyndham. It is a deeded timeshare. You can purchase points for a TS at Bonnet Creek or at any other Wyndham Vacation Resort. And the points can be used at BC or at any other Wyndham resort.

During the Prime Season, you can reserve a full week as well as 3- and 4-night stays, and check-in or check-out must be on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. During the other seasons, you can check-in and check-out on any day of the week and a two-night minimum stay is required.

In addition to Points, you will also receive an allottment of Housekeeping Credits (HK credits). The amount you receive, is based on the amount of points that you purchased. You receive 1 HK credit for every 1000 points you own.

I've ownd a TS at Bonnet Creek since 2007. The MF has gone up slightly every year. At Wyndham Resorts, each individual resort charges its own MF. It is not system-wide. Some MFs may be higher and some may be lower. I believe the MF at Bonnet Creek is somewhere in the middle.

At Bonnet Creek, the 2-bedroom units are the most abundant. There are far fewer 1-BR, 3-BR and 4-BR units. If you want a 1-BR or 3-BR, you must reserve it early. If your "home" resort is at BC, you can reserve at 13-months prior to check-in. All othe Wyndham TS owners can reserve at BC at 10-months prior to check-in.

 

[EC0323]

Yes, you can purchase an EOY timeshare from Wyndham. It is a deeded timeshare. You can purchase points for a TS at Bonnet Creek or at any other Wyndham Vacation Resort. And the points can be used at BC or at any other Wyndham resort.

During the Prime Season, you can reserve a full week as well as 3- and 4-night stays, and check-in or check-out must be on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. During the other seasons, you can check-in and check-out on any day of the week and a two-night minimum stay is required.

In addition to Points, you will also receive an allottment of Housekeeping Credits (HK credits). The amount you receive, is based on the amount of points that you purchased. You receive 1 HK credit for every 1000 points you own.

I've ownd a TS at Bonnet Creek since 2007. The MF has gone slightly every year. At Wyndham Resorts, each individual resort charges its own MF. It is not system-wide. Some MFs may be higher and some may be lower. I believe the MF at Bonnet Creek is somewhere in the middle.

At Bonnet Creek, the 2-bedroom units are the most abundant. There are far fewer 1-BR, 3-BR and 4-BR units. If you want a 1-BR or 3-BR, you must reserve it early. If your "home" resort is at BC, you can reserve at 13-months prior to check-in. All othe Wyndham TS owners can reserve at BC at 10-months prior to check-in.

Thank you! I think I understand but I have still have a few questions. With the point system, is there an additional charge to use your points at another resort? With my time share, I have to use/pay Interval International. Is it hard to get into other Wyndham resorts? How fast do the 3 and 4 sell out? Is it like Lecellier reservations and you have to know the 11 month date?

Thanks garmich I really appreciate your help and knowledge.

 

[MomtoGKC]

Thanks for all of this information! We just booked a weekend trip with another family through Ken. We'll be getting a 3 bedroom deluxe unit. We would like to be near the lazy river pool & a playground if possible. On the map it looks like that would be buildings 5 & 6, is that right? We don't care that much about a view, but it would be a nice extra.

 

[Brian Noble]

With the point system, is there an additional charge to use your points at another resort?

No, with caveats, as there are some nuisance fees. For example, each owner gets some number of "transactions" each year. If you make more than that number of reservations (i.e. you reserve, cancel, and later reserve again == two transactions) you have to pay for those beyond your allocation. It's easy to avoid most of these with a little planning.

Is it hard to get into other Wyndham resorts?

Generally, no, but there are exceptions. Rhode Island, Destin, and the lower-point Myrtle Beach resorts in summer; DC for the 4th and cherry blossoms, etc.

How fast do the 3 and 4 sell out? Is it like Lecellier reservations and you have to know the 11 month date?

Depends on the time of year. With the new towers recently opened, these are more available at the 10 month mark than they used to be.

 

[EC0323]

No, with caveats, as there are some nuisance fees. For example, each owner gets some number of "transactions" each year. If you make more than that number of reservations (i.e. you reserve, cancel, and later reserve again == two transactions) you have to pay for those beyond your allocation. It's easy to avoid most of these with a little planning.


Generally, no, but there are exceptions. Rhode Island, Destin, and the lower-point Myrtle Beach resorts in summer; DC for the 4th and cherry blossoms, etc.


Depends on the time of year. With the new towers recently opened, these are more available at the 10 month mark than they used to be.

Thank you Brian! I appreciate the info! I will continue to read this thread to learn as much as I can before I make any decisions. I just want to make the right decision for us. Thanks again!

 

[traveljunkie]

I have a question about the shuttle. We WILL have a car BUT the only park I am considering using the shuttle for is MK. I fell in love with being dropped off at the doors using the WDW resort shuttles and would like to be dropped there vs. the TTC and then still having to take the monorail or ferry over. What has your experience been with the MK shuttle in particular?

Thanks!

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[ntsammy5]

Sorry, the shuttle drops you off at TTC

 

[traveljunkie]

Oh Bummer! Thanks for the reply

 

[cinderellamom123]

Checked into our 3 BR last night. Everything was very smooth. Very happy with unite. Tried to talk us into the "owners update" in exchange for $125 disney dollars and 2 free nights at one of their other hotels/locations. They claim it is 1.5 hours. Sounds like a good deal to me. Do they really go 1.5 hours? I think that starts after the "free breakfast". Does anyone have any input on this. It is pouring out today!

 

[carlbarry]

Checked into our 3 BR last night. Everything was very smooth. Very happy with unite. Tried to talk us into the "owners update" in exchange for $125 disney dollars and 2 free nights at one of their other hotels/locations. They claim it is 1.5 hours. Sounds like a good deal to me. Do they really go 1.5 hours? I think that starts after the "free breakfast". Does anyone have any input on this. It is pouring out today!

All I can tell you is, when I went, they kept me for 3 hours, until I finally put my foot down and said, "I was told an hour and a half. I'm here for 2 and a half hours. I came to Orlando to sight see, not spend it in here." But then they pass you to the next salesweasel, and then the next, then you have to go to a desk to get your "gift," all of which adds another half hour.
If it's raining, and you have time to kill, though, it is probably worth it. JUST DON'T BUY FROM THEM! Check ebay, for prices 10% of what it is directly through Wyndham.

 

[LoveBWVVBR]

All I can tell you is, when I went, they kept me for 3 hours, until I finally put my foot down and said, "I was told an hour and a half. I'm here for 2 and a half hours. I came to Orlando to sight see, not spend it in here." But then they pass you to the next salesweasel, and then the next, then you have to go to a desk to get your "gift," all of which adds another half hour.
If it's raining, and you have time to kill, though, it is probably worth it. JUST DON'T BUY FROM THEM! Check ebay, for prices 10% of what it is directly through Wyndham.

Ebay prices are more like less than 5% of the Wyndham cost

 

[Tracey123]

Are you sure that the bus drops you off at the TTC instead of at the park for Magic Kingdom? I thought that I read earlier in this thread that was why people used the shuttle to only go to MK and drove to the other parks.

Can someone else please verify? Thanks!

 

[tjmj9801]

Are you sure that the bus drops you off at the TTC instead of at the park for Magic Kingdom? I thought that I read earlier in this thread that was why people used the shuttle to only go to MK and drove to the other parks.

Can someone else please verify? Thanks!

As someone who used this shuttle service in October 2010 for MK, I can *promise* you that you're still dropped at TTC, not the front gate to MK. It sucks but I don't think anyone takes you directly to the gate.

 

[rak5701]

Are you sure that the bus drops you off at the TTC instead of at the park for Magic Kingdom? I thought that I read earlier in this thread that was why people used the shuttle to only go to MK and drove to the other parks.

Can someone else please verify? Thanks!

We were there in November 2010 and they drop you off at the TTC. I believe only Disney Resort buses are allowed to go straight to the MK gates.

 

[buick86]

All I can tell you is, when I went, they kept me for 3 hours, until I finally put my foot down and said, "I was told an hour and a half. I'm here for 2 and a half hours. I came to Orlando to sight see, not spend it in here." But then they pass you to the next salesweasel, and then the next, then you have to go to a desk to get your "gift," all of which adds another half hour.
If it's raining, and you have time to kill, though, it is probably worth it. JUST DON'T BUY FROM THEM! Check ebay, for prices 10% of what it is directly through Wyndham.

Thank you for the information on that presentation time's I hate when they say one thing and do another and still want you to buy. Thanks again

 

[buick86]

Does anyone have any recommendations which building to ask for if you have a 4 year old and a 7 year old something that is entertaining for them. Also does anyone know if they have a kids club were they can go to. Thank you

 

[HeatherBean]

Ebay prices are more like less than 5% of the Wyndham cost

Just curious, has anyone purcharsed their timeshare (not just a week rental, but and annual contract) from ebay? I was checking them out the other day and they seem so inexpensive, that I thought it couldn't be right.

 

[marko]

Can someone tell me when High Season and Prime Season occurs at BC. Does the check-in day have to be a Friday, Sat., or Sunday during these times?
Thanks

 

[PoppyGirl]

I have a question about the sales pressure. DH and I went to a timeshare presentation years ago but they wouldn't do it unless both of us came. DD and I are going alone on our trip so I'm wondering if they will even bother me about doing the sales presentation. Or will I still have to fend them off when I get my parking pass?

 

[Belle599]

I have a question about the sales pressure. DH and I went to a timeshare presentation years ago but they wouldn't do it unless both of us came. DD and I are going alone on our trip so I'm wondering if they will even bother me about doing the sales presentation. Or will I still have to fend them off when I get my parking pass?

Hi! When I check in on Jan 1, I was waiting in the parking pass line for at least 5 minutes so as soon as the next salesperson was free I rushed up to her and told her that I was late to pick up DH and needed my parking pass ASAP!!! Of course she tried to chat me up, "whose points are you using", "where is your DH this morning" etc. but honestly if you just take control and don't give them the opportunity they will move onto the more weak prey haha. I just didn't pay attention to her "chatting" and feverishly cleared emails out of my inbox on my iphone to make it look like I was too busy to pay attention to her. She gave me my pass very quickly and you bet I trotted out of there to "pick up DH" haha.