The we loooooove Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Part 4

[BigredNole]

OK wait what?? I just became an AP and when we go in July is when we are activating our passes- so I won't be able to get a MB at this time?

That is correct. You do not get a MB until AFTER you activate. You need to go to MDE to customize it and order it. It is then shipped to you in about 10 days. They will not give you one at Guest Services. Your old MBs can be used but it is dependent on the bands still having enough power. It is ridiculous especially since MM is free with them. I had a long talk with a Supervisor about it when I found out. I asked if I stated what date to activate the AP, can I then order the MB. They said no. I asked why not provide a $15 voucher for each AP so you can buy one in the parks for another ~$15. The answer was no.

This is why I started thinking about the things we want to do on this trip. Pandora is a big part and FEA. In order to do those, I had to have some onsite stay. Getting the campsite with an AK EMH on Day 1 and Epcot EMH Day 2 of that dummy rental works out perfectly. I should be able to get a FP for those attractions.

 

[Tink_83]

As a Fort camper as well as Bonnet Creek loooooover, can I respectfully ask that if folks are going to do this, especially during peak seasons, to go for a Value resort instead where they have much more inventory? I definitely believe that once you pay for something it is yours to choose what you do with it. However, that single day deal for magicbands and fastpasses in a high season (where the Fort books solid) literally means that there is a family who wants to camp for a full week that can't book their entire week and needs to set up their crap at another campground their first/last/whatever night. And yes, it could happen at the Values as well, just not as regularly since they have such a high volume of inventory.

Getting down off my soapbox now, thanks!

I understand your position but I think that instead of being annoyed with people who do this campers should try to ask Disney to change their policy so that people can't book one day reservations during peak season. Really it is up to Disney to a) recognize that there is a product that people are willing to pay for (i.e. magic bands, bundled with parking and EMH) and b) decide if they want to go after that market or deter the use of the camp grounds for this purpose.

 

[pepperandchips]

This is somewhat off topic but I wanted to chime in.

Your old MBs can be used but it is dependent on the bands still having enough power.

From what I understand, the battery in the MagicBand powers only the "long range" features (like your name appearing in queues and ride photos automatically appearing in your photopass account). The "Mickey to Mickey" functions (resort room entry, park entry, etc) are short term RFID and don't run from the battery at all, from what I understand. I used one of my first ever magic bands from October 2014 recently and it still works.

 

[stackyallred]

We are renting a one bedroom unit in late May. Can anyone tell me if one bedroom units are in each building? Also do one bedrooms tend to only be in one specific part of the buildings (lower or upper floors)? I'd love to request an area based on our preferences but want to get a feel for what is available to us with a one bedroom first. Thanks!

 

[Tink_83]

This is somewhat off topic but I wanted to chime in.



From what I understand, the battery in the MagicBand powers only the "long range" features (like your name appearing in queues and ride photos automatically appearing in your photopass account). The "Mickey to Mickey" functions (resort room entry, park entry, etc) are short term RFID and don't run from the battery at all, from what I understand. I used one of my first ever magic bands from October 2014 recently and it still works.

You're correct it still works but not for some of the photo options etc. So if you are on a ride and you want your photo from that ride you need a MB with the long range RFID still functioning...

 

[BigredNole]

Well, not the news I wanted to hear. The owner we go through lost the 1BR unit for the second week we are traveling. He was truly upset and almost crying. I told him not to worry that I always search contingency plans. He does have availability at Cypress Palms, but there are not enough amenities for our liking there. I am looking towards Orange Lake now for that second week.

 

[Cdn Gal]

What week are you looking for? I can check for you as well

 

[Cdn Gal]

There are many many changes for owners now at WBC. Wyndham is going after the Mega Renters and have made it very very difficult for people to rent out their points. They are no longer allowed to do the cancel/rebook thing where you get a larger unit with 1/2 the amount of points. Also, you need to put names in guests names within 48 hours of reserving the unit so any good units must be done either at the 13month mark aka Christmas or when it opens to everyone at the 10 month mark. We are also not allowed to have the flexibility of pushing points forward and then using them whenever we want- we have to push them forward to a given year. Ultimately it means that for renters they will see less 2/3/4 bedroom units available, and it will cost more $$ to rent. Owners are unsure when these changes take place- they are saying sometime in May. For us, it doesn't impact us that much as we don't rent (except my Dad if he has extra points), and we always plan waaaaaay ahead anyway so we get the unit that we want, but for others it is going to be more difficult.

 

[VacationCindy]

Has anyone come back to the resort mid afternoon from the parks and then gone back to the parks in the evening? Is it a waste of time to drive back and forth or is it fairly convenient to come rest and cool off during the hottest part of the day? Thanks

 

[pepperandchips]

Has anyone come back to the resort mid afternoon from the parks and then gone back to the parks in the evening? Is it a waste of time to drive back and forth or is it fairly convenient to come rest and cool off during the hottest part of the day? Thanks

We did this a lot the first week of April. I like to do rope drop, leave the park around noon, hit the pool or nap in the room for a few hours, and then hop to a different park for the late afternoon/evening. I don't find it inconvenient anywhere other than Magic Kingdom but I am so over the TTC that we usually just pay the $8 or so to Uber to the contemporary. We don't travel with car seats but we did rent an ECV this past trip which made the in/out of the car less convenient. It doesn't hurt to try it on your first couple of days and see how that works out for you. Bear in mind that WBC is right next to Caribbean Beach so I find it a very convenient location and easy to drive to all of the parks.

 

[katie111]

There are many many changes for owners now at WBC. Wyndham is going after the Mega Renters and have made it very very difficult for people to rent out their points. They are no longer allowed to do the cancel/rebook thing where you get a larger unit with 1/2 the amount of points. Also, you need to put names in guests names within 48 hours of reserving the unit so any good units must be done either at the 13month mark aka Christmas or when it opens to everyone at the 10 month mark. We are also not allowed to have the flexibility of pushing points forward and then using them whenever we want- we have to push them forward to a given year. Ultimately it means that for renters they will see less 2/3/4 bedroom units available, and it will cost more $$ to rent. Owners are unsure when these changes take place- they are saying sometime in May. For us, it doesn't impact us that much as we don't rent (except my Dad if he has extra points), and we always plan waaaaaay ahead anyway so we get the unit that we want, but for others it is going to be more difficult.

We just got back and I spent some time talking to an owner at the pool. She told me pretty much all the same information. Glad we went when we did as we had a great time!

 

[DisneyGal2017]

We have never been to a Disney and are staying at WBC. What is everyone's thoughts on Magicbands? Necessary/ pass? We are also coming from Canada so I'm not sure we even get the same kind of "card" as someone from the US.... I don't know when/if we'll be back, but we do have a 5 day park hopper pass...

 

[BigredNole]

No need for a MB. You will get a pass on something like a tyvex flexible plastic card. That thing is almost indestructible, at least for a length of stay.

 

[KristinU]

Yep, the big thing that a magicband does for you is keeps it convenient on your wrist, nice for fastpasses but completely unnecessary.

 

[Spanky]

Stacyallred - one bedrooms are located on all floors in all 6 buildings.

 

[Jlg148]

Hello, WBC experts! We always stay onsite, but going with family who want to try WBC for more space - so trying out WBC for the first time! One family insisted on Presidential decor - and with the great prices - it was hard to say no


We have been put on the wait list with Vacation Strategy for a 1 BR Presidential and a 2 BR Presidential - to accommodate the whole fam for April 2018.


Does booking a Presidential 1 BR and 2 BR tell us anything for certain about where we will be placed?? Are they all on the upper floors - or mixed throughout? All Lake view or a mix? I thought maybe the presidentials might be in certain sections?

- I can't find any sort of building info that gives info as to what rooms are where? I always try to get close to parking, if possible - since we drive...

Thanks in advance - looking forward to trying it out - looks beautiful there!

 

[BigredNole]

I believe Presidential suites are mixed throughout all of the buildings, except 4BR Pres. There is enough parking at the resort. However, you may have to park at one of the garages and walk a little bit depending on where you rooms are located. With 2 separate reservations, there is no guarantee that your rooms would be in the same building. Since you are using VS, you may want to go to the Tug site. Maybe find an owner there that can actually book farther out than 10 months. This way you are not on a wait list.

 

[Jlg148]

Thank you so much BigredNole - you read my mind that this was my next question - since I see posters talking about 10 month ressies -- I wondered why we are not able to book until July, for April...... thank you so much for this - makes sense!

I had heard Presidential 1,2,3 BR were all in Tower 6, but maybe they were old posts...

Don't mind me with just trying to get an idea where we will be - its a big adjustment from being able to make room requests or book specific room categories Also don't want to walk up to check in, completely clueless if they offer me something - and I have no idea what to even HOPE for -- lol....

 

[JuneChickie]

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[BigredNole]

There you go. Someone that had the exact answer!!!