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

[julie1218]

WBC does have a storage area for luggage - so you can store your luggage there until you get your unit. I believe I remember seeing a cooler storage area in the bell captains area (near where the shuttle picks up). I would encourage you to call the resort and double check.

yes - they will call you when your room is ready. We checked in early one trip & our room wasn't ready. We changed into our swimsuits and hung by the main pool until they called us to tell us the room was ready.

when i called, i was told that they had an industrial fridge and freezer to store food in for guests.

 

[lawgs]

Is there a good 4 bedroom - presidential reserve that has a good fireworks view? I really want to be able to see the fireworks because we are not going to the parks every day we are there. Thanks for the input!!

are you presidential reserve owner or just booking a room in the presidential reserve area of building 6....??

if you are an acutal owner with presidential reserve credentials, they have a beautiful lounge for PR owners only ( on i want to say the 17th floor ) which gives an execellant view of fireworks, but you have to have a special key issued to get into it....

just being in a presidential reserve unit ( by renting or using your regular Wyndham points ) does not get you this privilege ( although you might be able to persuade someone who is in the lounge at the time of the fireworks to let you in .... )

good luck

 

[saysay]

Hi guys! First let me say this is my first time to stay at BC and after scouring this thread I am really really really excited! I fall in love with it a little more every day! I am having my wedding at WDW in November and was thinking of having a small get together/welcome party in our room. We will be getting the 2bedroom..do you think that is big enough to have maybe 20 or 30 people over for mingling and stuff? Is the balcony big enough? Or should we scrap it? Is the upgrade to the 3 bedroom going to give us enough room? What do you all think?

Last year when we were here, there was a party in the common area on the main floor. I think that would be perfect for what you are suggesting or call and ask someone at the office. I am leary of large #s on a balcony, so I would avoid......however is it doable, sure - might be tight. Not sure how your downstairs neighbors would feel about it though...I wouldn't be happy if I heard a party above me on vacation when I was trying to relax.

 

[two*little*birds]

We stayed in a 3 BR at WBC in March. We had a room in Tower 2 that was lakeview (and fireworks view). The person at the checkin desk said that Tower 2 and Tower 6 are the only towers with 3 BRs that have lakeviews.

ttfn3, was your 3 BR upgrade/renovated?

We have a 3 BR reserved for October and I'm torn with what building we should request. Would LOVE something that had both a lake and fireworks view. What room #/floor were you in?

 

[Jules425]

Less than 3 weeks before our arrival at WBC! I'm scanned most of this thread over the past few weeks and while some things are more clear, others are not. I realize the internet is not wifi but some mentioned that they bring an inexpensive router with them. I asked the guy at Best Buy and he said you had to plug directly into the modem which I'm assuming is not in the room. How did some of you put your wifi in place?

We have a 2 bedroom deluxe reserved. Our children, 6 and 9, are strong swimmers and would not like the baby pool areas. They love lazy rivers and water slides. It sounds like asking for tower 5 would be best for us. Any other recommendations for when I call to make requests? Would love a fireworks view if possible. Not fond of noise coming from pool areas at night so lower floors would annoy the crap out of me. Since we are arriving on a Thursday, I'm guessing our requests will be more limited.

Thanks to all of you that have added so much to this thread. Its a wonderful resource!!!

 

[lindaprvs]

leaving in 12 hours for Bonnet Creek/Disney!! So excited!!!!!

 

[disneypalgal]

Hi,

At the recommendation of this thread, we brought our router from home. All you do in that case is take the cord that is supplied in your BC unit (attached to the phone) and plug it into your router. If your router is already configured, then you are good to go for wifi! If you buy one, set it up at home with your laptop and other electronics, and you will be good to go when you get there.

We jsut got back and stayed in Tower 2, lake view (unit 542 actually - I have pix and a quicky video I will try and post sometime). Loved it. Our kids are 5 and 9 and they loved the pool area - there is a slide that they could not get enough of. We also "pool hopped" around the resort and that added to the fun of the entire BC experience. Today lazy river.. tomorrow pirate pool and so on. The resort seems big but it is an easy walk around the lake.

Just as a aside - we were able to check in early at 2pm (this was a Tuesday), not sure why but it was a bonus! We also noted no pizza flyers under our door as was previously mentioned - in fact, you are restricted to who you can order from. I think BC must be listening to some of the comments here

The sales calls, well, we had two. I think they were not interested in us as it was not that hard to turn them down. They have a job to do, but we are not in the market for a timeshare. It is what it is and we had a fabulous stay at their resort for an excellent price.

A great stay - so much so that my husband (who was very leery of BC when I booked it) suggested another trip next spring. Yippeee Thanks to this thread for all the information - and for the recommendations. We booked through Ken and Denise, again from referrals in this thread, and could not be more pleased with them.

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Less than 3 weeks before our arrival at WBC! I'm scanned most of this thread over the past few weeks and while some things are more clear, others are not. I realize the internet is not wifi but some mentioned that they bring an inexpensive router with them. I asked the guy at Best Buy and he said you had to plug directly into the modem which I'm assuming is not in the room. How did some of you put your wifi in place?

 

[MDsMomma]

We are two weeks out.. I just called to request a building and she asked if I was a Wyndham VIP when I said no her response was they are unable to take requests and I can ask at checkin to see if available.

Hmmm have people been succesfull in putting requests in recently?? If so, when did you call?

 

[JimMIA]

The sales calls, well, we had two. I think they were not interested in us as it was not that hard to turn them down. They have a job to do, but we are not in the market for a timeshare. It is what it is and we had a fabulous stay at their resort for an excellent price.

Wyndham owners report a wide variety of tactics at Bonnet Creek -- some not so bad, some really unethical.

One member recently made a reservation for a relative as a gift. When the relative checked in, they declined a sales presentation and were promptly told they would be denied use of the pools and all other resort amenities during their stay.

It was BS, of course, but the owner (who lives in Orlando) later returned to Bonnet Creek and filed a complaint.

Another common ploy at BC is to ask to come to your room with a "gift." Once you let them in, they will not leave until you buy a timeshare.

People who encounter the Wyndham sales weasels should know that they rightly belong at the bottom of the garbage can in a sleazy industry. The system itself -- meaning the resorts -- is great. The sales staff is among the worst in a sorry industry.

If anyone is interested in purchasing Wyndham, just know that you can do so for pennies on the dollar in the resale market. I recently purchased a Wyndham contract for less than $2000 including closing costs that would have cost me $85,000 if I purchased it from the sales weasels.

Caveat Emptor -- "Let the Buyer Beware!"

 

[JimMIA]

We are two weeks out.. I just called to request a building and she asked if I was a Wyndham VIP when I said no her response was they are unable to take requests and I can ask at checkin to see if available.

Hmmm have people been succesfull in putting requests in recently?? If so, when did you call?

Yes, I just called a week ago and made a request (we're going tomorrow). Just confirmed it today, as a matter of fact.

The room assignments are not made until you check in, so that part of what you were told was correct.

I'd call back during the day tomorrow and try again. Or call on a weekday when they are fully staffed.

 

[arthur06]

Yes, I just called a week ago and made a request (we're going tomorrow). Just confirmed it today, as a matter of fact.

The room assignments are not made until you check in, so that part of what you were told was correct.

I'd call back during the day tomorrow and try again. Or call on a weekday when they are fully staffed.

One day to go!!!

I want details!!!

 

[saysay]

One day to go!!!

I want details!!!

Just got back from awesome fireworks view on 12th floor of building 5.

When I made my reservation with Lori at Sun or Snow Vacation Rentals, I asked her to make a request for Fireworks View near a zero entry pool. I called BC the day before our reservation to confirm it and asked if we could request what we wanted and I stated I knew that wasn't guaranteed. He was nice about it and said it was in the system.

When we checked in there was not a room available at that time to meet our request, but we were given an option to wait until 6pm at latest for the room type requested which we did. NOW, sad thing they called us right after we got through the Parking pass line and when we got up to our room, a mistake had been made by housekeeping it wasn't quite ready, BUT they moved all our stuff for us to another room which met our request.

Good luck, I did the same thing last year and got a room on 8th floor in building 5 with a good view - my DD loves seeing those fireworks!

 

[act1980]

Could someone please tell me where the best pool for adults would be?

I have heard that the pirate pool at tower 6 is mainly designed for kids?

Thanks

 

[ttfn3]

ttfn3, was your 3 BR upgrade/renovated?

We have a 3 BR reserved for October and I'm torn with what building we should request. Would LOVE something that had both a lake and fireworks view. What room #/floor were you in?

If you mean flat screen TVs and those white bedspreads, no our 3BR was not upgraded. We stayed in 940 (top floor) of Tower 2. I didn't notice any wear/tear on the furniture in our unit. The kitchen was nicely furnished. The bedding was clean and comfortable. The old tube TVS were fine with us. We don't watch a lot of TV while on vacation.

The 3 BRs are huge! We thought it must be larger than our 3 BR house.

We must be in the majority on this thread. We prefer the older towers (they aren't that old!) because they are not as large and seem quieter.

 

[MDsMomma]

Just got back from awesome fireworks view on 12th floor of building 5.

When I made my reservation with Lori at Sun or Snow Vacation Rentals, I asked her to make a request for Fireworks View near a zero entry pool. I called BC the day before our reservation to confirm it and asked if we could request what we wanted and I stated I knew that wasn't guaranteed. He was nice about it and said it was in the system.

When we checked in there was not a room available at that time to meet our request, but we were given an option to wait until 6pm at latest for the room type requested which we did. NOW, sad thing they called us right after we got through the Parking pass line and when we got up to our room, a mistake had been made by housekeeping it wasn't quite ready, BUT they moved all our stuff for us to another room which met our request.

Good luck, I did the same thing last year and got a room on 8th floor in building 5 with a good view - my DD loves seeing those fireworks!

That's exactly what I want.. zero entry pool and fireworks! I am going to keep calling until I get someone to put my request in.. Thanks!

 

[Cdnmom2001]

Question for you all

I am looking at going to WBC May 9th-16th(8 nights) and noticed that it states the rate mid way through our trip goes to high season, how does this work? Do we get the value rate for the whole trip or do we have to pay as per the season? I noticed it stated that value was till May 12th and High was May 14th. What about the 13th?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[Upatnoon]

Question for you all

I am looking at going to WBC May 9th-16th(8 nights) and noticed that it states the rate mid way through our trip goes to high season, how does this work? Do we get the value rate for the whole trip or do we have to pay as per the season? I noticed it stated that value was till May 12th and High was May 14th. What about the 13th?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

As a renter, any concern about points is meaningless. While DVC stays are rented by the point, this isn't the case at all at Bonnet Creek. It's all about finding the best deal with someone. Take a look on ebay to see what the rooms are going for.

 

[julie1218]

are there any plastic hangers provided at all at wbc? i have a 3 br pres. just need a few hangers to hang up wet swimsuits on.

also, if anyone can point me to the page number of a post with what's provided, i'd really appreciate it. leaving tommorrow and packing like a madwoman--nothing says upcoming vacation like procrastination.

 

[lmf70]

On the contract states that owner will make good faith effort to book at $80 less per night at 30-60 days out. How do they let you know if they were able to do that and what is the time frame usually- close to 60 days or 30 days??

What have your experiences been??
TIA!!

 

[shaylyn]

On the contract states that owner will make good faith effort to book at $80 less per night at 30-60 days out. How do they let you know if they were able to do that and what is the time frame usually- close to 60 days or 30 days??

What have your experiences been??
TIA!!

I'm being quoted $120 a night 4 months from now for a 2 bedroom. So, is there a chance the price will go down? He has not said anything about that in e-mails....?