The we loooooove Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Part 4

[TJsMomSarahJane]

We've booked a stay at WBC for December 2022. We've stayed at timeshares in the past, and often folks leave behind items in the kitchen, like sugar, coffee filters, etc for others to use. Is this the case at WBC, or does housekeeping completely clear out the place between guests?

 

[Upatnoon]

We've booked a stay at WBC for December 2022. We've stayed at timeshares in the past, and often folks leave behind items in the kitchen, like sugar, coffee filters, etc for others to use. Is this the case at WBC, or does housekeeping completely clear out the place between guests?

Some resorts include a package of "starter" items like coffee filters, sugar, lemonade mix.

I recall WBC and other Wyndham properties doing it in the past, but some of that was cut back because of the pandemic. I don't know what you will find when you check in now.

If you stayed somewhere and found items left behind by the previous guest, that was likely a failure of housekeeping.

Every guest should have a clean, consistent experience. That includes the items you find in the kitchen, shampoo, etc.

 

[dioxide45]

We've booked a stay at WBC for December 2022. We've stayed at timeshares in the past, and often folks leave behind items in the kitchen, like sugar, coffee filters, etc for others to use. Is this the case at WBC, or does housekeeping completely clear out the place between guests?

I am pretty sure any left over food items will be cleared out by housekeeping. They will stock it with starter coffee, filters, sugar and creamers along with a small salt and pepper shaker and a bag of microwave popcorn. You may find some hot chocolate too.At least that is our experience at the few Club Wyndham resorts we have stayed at, including WBC.

 

[CoreyRailey]

How do you compare to the Disney Resorts?

 

[chekhovgirl]

How do you compare to the Disney Resorts?

It depends on which resort you are comparing it to, but in terms of amenities, it would be the equivalent of a deluxe Disney hotel. We love WBC because:

- Large units, everyone gets a bedroom!
- Same drive to the parks if not quicker than some Disney hotels
- Pools, hot tubs and free activities (mini golf, ping pong, pool & more). You have to make some time to enjoy the resort, but be careful, your kids might want o spend more time there than the parks. Not a joke!
- Compact, easy to navigate, all around one pond

For perspective, I have stayed at Disney resorts. The last Disney resort I stayed at was Animal Kingdom Lodge in October. We only stayed there because it was a special birthday trip and we didn't have kids with us. It was great, but we'll be back at WBC in April and are looking forward to it!

 

[WDWOswald]

My wife and I had our honeymoon at WBC in April 2010 and have stayed there more than a dozen times since. We have also stayed at Wyndham Star Island, Marriott Harbor Villas, AKL Kidani, Boardwalk, Beach Club, Grand Floridian, The Swan, Yacht Club, Polynesian Villas, Saratoga Springs, All Star Movies, and Wilderness Lodge. We ALWAYS regret staying anywhere other than Bonnet. It’s just way more comfortable to be somewhere for a week with 800+ square feet and a full kitchen and two bathrooms. Bonnet Creek is just as beautiful as almost any Disney resort and has as good of a location as any of them also. Parking is free. You get a huge balcony. The pools are plentiful. Once you deal with the BS at check in at BCR you’re basically in paradise. We’ve stayed in 2 bedroom units and almost have never paid over $120 per night. This year it’s harder to find deals- I had to scour the internet for a week to find april 4-11 of this year and the best price I could get was $195 a night for a 2 BR. Still, that’s an awesome price. WDW is becoming nearly unaffordable for us with their insane cost increases. If Wyndham bonnet creek didn’t exist I don’t think we’d even vacation there anymore. The resort is so good and priced so well that we keep coming back!

 

[dioxide45]

My wife and I had our honeymoon at WBC in April 2010 and have stayed there more than a dozen times since. We have also stayed at Wyndham Star Island, Marriott Harbor Villas, AKL Kidani, Boardwalk, Beach Club, Grand Floridian, The Swan, Yacht Club, Polynesian Villas, Saratoga Springs, All Star Movies, and Wilderness Lodge. We ALWAYS regret staying anywhere other than Bonnet. It’s just way more comfortable to be somewhere for a week with 800+ square feet and a full kitchen and two bathrooms. Bonnet Creek is just as beautiful as almost any Disney resort and has as good of a location as any of them also. Parking is free. You get a huge balcony. The pools are plentiful. Once you deal with the BS at check in at BCR you’re basically in paradise. We’ve stayed in 2 bedroom units and almost have never paid over $120 per night. This year it’s harder to find deals- I had to scour the internet for a week to find april 4-11 of this year and the best price I could get was $195 a night for a 2 BR. Still, that’s an awesome price. WDW is becoming nearly unaffordable for us with their insane cost increases. If Wyndham bonnet creek didn’t exist I don’t think we’d even vacation there anymore. The resort is so good and priced so well that we keep coming back!

I suspect the owner priority restrictions are putting a pinch on the supply side when it comes to available inventory at Bonnet Creek.

 

[ADisneyQueen]

My wife and I had our honeymoon at WBC in April 2010 and have stayed there more than a dozen times since. We have also stayed at Wyndham Star Island, Marriott Harbor Villas, AKL Kidani, Boardwalk, Beach Club, Grand Floridian, The Swan, Yacht Club, Polynesian Villas, Saratoga Springs, All Star Movies, and Wilderness Lodge. We ALWAYS regret staying anywhere other than Bonnet. It’s just way more comfortable to be somewhere for a week with 800+ square feet and a full kitchen and two bathrooms. Bonnet Creek is just as beautiful as almost any Disney resort and has as good of a location as any of them also. Parking is free. You get a huge balcony. The pools are plentiful. Once you deal with the BS at check in at BCR you’re basically in paradise. We’ve stayed in 2 bedroom units and almost have never paid over $120 per night. This year it’s harder to find deals- I had to scour the internet for a week to find april 4-11 of this year and the best price I could get was $195 a night for a 2 BR. Still, that’s an awesome price. WDW is becoming nearly unaffordable for us with their insane cost increases. If Wyndham bonnet creek didn’t exist I don’t think we’d even vacation there anymore. The resort is so good and priced so well that we keep coming back!

Can you tell me what site you used? I'm looking for March 19-24 and can't find anything bc of the owner priority rule at this time.

 

[WDWOswald]

I suspect the owner priority restrictions are putting a pinch on the supply side when it comes to available inventory at Bonnet Creek.

I booked directly through redweek. I feel sort of foolish now for doing so because apparently prices go down a lot at the 60 day mark

 

[dioxide45]

I booked directly through redweek. I feel sort of foolish now for doing so because apparently prices go down a lot at the 60 day mark

I beleive 60 days out is when a lot of VIP owners are able to book at significant discounts with their points. Of course, those VIPs have the same owner priority restrictions.

 

[ADisneyQueen]

I received an email stating that wbc was placing restrictions on guest rentals from March 11- April 4. This was from vacation strategy. So I guess I will not be able to stay there. I can't change my dates.

 

[WDWOswald]

I received an email stating that wbc was placing restrictions on guest rentals from March 11- April 4. This was from vacation strategy. So I guess I will not be able to stay there. I can't change my dates.

I wonder if this will cause an issue for my booking (which has been confirmed)

 

[chekhovgirl]

We book through Vacation Strategy. Our trip is after April 4, so I guess we are not affected. However, I did try to change up our unit size, etc. and they are absolutely booked up for everything during our dates, so it does seem like demand is high or inventory is low or both!

 

[Biggen]

I wonder if this will cause an issue for my booking (which has been confirmed)

You should contact whomever you booked with. Those dates may cause a problem: https://clubwyndham.wyndhamdestinat...rces/reservations/owner-priority-reservations. I think owners can use guest confirmations when not traveling with their guests during these times, but you need to make sure this is correct.

We are only vacationing through weekends to WBC basically from November to January now. That avoids all blackout dates EXCEPT holidays which is fine as we don't go during those times anyway.

 

[WDWOswald]

You should contact whomever you booked with. Those dates may cause a problem: https://clubwyndham.wyndhamdestinat...rces/reservations/owner-priority-reservations. I think owners can use guest confirmations when not traveling with their guests during these times, but you need to make sure this is correct.

We are only vacationing through weekends to WBC basically from November to January now. That avoids all blackout dates EXCEPT holidays which is fine as we don't go during those times anyway.

Looks like I'm good- April 4-11th does not fall within the restricted guest certificate dates.

 

[erbeaman]

Are the hot tubs currently open, and are there tubes for the lazy river?

 

[Biggen]

Are the hot tubs currently open, and are there tubes for the lazy river?

Yes and yes. All open and tons of tubes. Getting towels is a PITA though. They don’t give them out at the lazy river location which is stupid IMO. You have to go all the way to front desk building. We ended up bringing towels from the room.

 

[erbeaman]

Yes and yes. All open and tons of tubes. Getting towels is a PITA though. They don’t give them out at the lazy river location which is stupid IMO. You have to go all the way to front desk building. We ended up bringing towels from the room.

Awesome! Thanks!

 

[dpjp2210]

Does anyone know where you can park an extra car for a few days if we are renting a unit at WBC? We will be renting our own car after flying in and I know you get 1 parking space. We have another family member in Florida a couple hours away that will be driving in to visit and stay with us for a few days in the unit. Not sure if they have visitor parking on-site? Or is there somewhere outside the resort they can put a car for a few days? Thanks

 

[BostonEd]

Does anyone know where you can park an extra car for a few days if we are renting a unit at WBC? We will be renting our own car after flying in and I know you get 1 parking space. We have another family member in Florida a couple hours away that will be driving in to visit and stay with us for a few days in the unit. Not sure if they have visitor parking on-site? Or is there somewhere outside the resort they can put a car for a few days? Thanks

If they're staying for a few days, they're not visitors. They're guests. They should get a card key for the room which will also allow them into the parking lot.