The we loooooove Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Part 4

[owill]

I have seen other posts on the boards that suggest budgeting an hour to get from WBC to the turnstiles at the Magic Kingdom for rope drop. Should a similar amount of time budgeted for Epcot and DHS?

 

[MommyinHonduras]

An hour, really? We have a 8:15 adr pre 9am park opening at MK. I was told to arrive by 7:45am. So leave WBC before 7? Glad day before is not a park day

 

[Maineiak]

I have seen other posts on the boards that suggest budgeting an hour to get from WBC to the turnstiles at the Magic Kingdom for rope drop. Should a similar amount of time budgeted for Epcot and DHS?

Yup, time was an hour and 10 minutes from WBC until we started walking down Main Street yesterday.

 

[AeroKU]

That's crazy. Were you using the Resort Shuttle? We used Mears Cab for everything last year and it probably took 15 minutes to get to the TTC, 15-20 mins on the monorail, and maybe 5-10 mins to get through the gates.

 

[KristinU]

Epcot, DHS, and AK all took us considerably less time than MK. DHS is practically next door, so maybe 15 minutes to get over there and park and get in. Closer to 20-25 for the other two. Then a good 45 or so for MK because of the TTC. You just never know if your timing is going to be perfect with the ferry or monorail, or if you'll walk up right when they just loaded the last person on and you have to wait for the next one.

 

[Dis5150]

Our time to MK from WBC was over 2 hours. We had lunch reservations at BOG and left with plenty of time. Traffic was very backed up going into the TTC, tram waited forever before leaving to allow people to get on, no boat so got in line for the monorail and waited 30 minutes for one to arrive that we could get on (they were having issues). Then the one we got on broke down. We were still sitting there at our reservation time. But I called the reservation line and explained what happened and that we were currently in a non moving monorail and they told us BOG would still seat us. We got there 1 hour after our reservation. It was such a horrible experience that I won't use the TTC ever again. We will park at Epcot or HS and use a bus or monorail. DH never stays till park close anyway so he can easily get to the car before either of those park closes. Then DD's and I take the bus to BW and use Uber to get back to WBC. We love BW and don't mind doing this but it's not for everyone I know. We always hit up the bakery anyway.

 

[KristinU]

Our time to MK from WBC was over 2 hours. We had lunch reservations at BOG and left with plenty of time. Traffic was very backed up going into the TTC, tram waited forever before leaving to allow people to get on, no boat so got in line for the monorail and waited 30 minutes for one to arrive that we could get on (they were having issues). Then the one we got on broke down. We were still sitting there at our reservation time. But I called the reservation line and explained what happened and that we were currently in a non moving monorail and they told us BOG would still seat us. We got there 1 hour after our reservation. It was such a horrible experience that I won't use the TTC ever again. We will park at Epcot or HS and use a bus or monorail. DH never stays till park close anyway so he can easily get to the car before either of those park closes. Then DD's and I take the bus to BW and use Uber to get back to WBC. We love BW and don't mind doing this but it's not for everyone I know. We always hit up the bakery anyway.

Oh, that sounds terrible! Parking at Epcot still exposes you to the possibility of Monorail issues...I'd go for the HS and bus method, personally. We were stuck on a monorail between TTC and Epcot last fall that kept having issues and took a good 30 minutes or more to finally get there. I had visions of having to be rescued by ladder. As much as I love the monoraril, I don't think it is the most reliable form of transport at WDW at this time.

 

[Dis5150]

Oh, that sounds terrible! Parking at Epcot still exposes you to the possibility of Monorail issues...I'd go for the HS and bus method, personally. We were stuck on a monorail between TTC and Epcot last fall that kept having issues and took a good 30 minutes or more to finally get there. I had visions of having to be rescued by ladder. As much as I love the monoraril, I don't think it is the most reliable form of transport at WDW at this time.

Yeah, that is what I am thinking! We are headed back Sept 18-25!

 

[pepperandchips]

I have seen other posts on the boards that suggest budgeting an hour to get from WBC to the turnstiles at the Magic Kingdom for rope drop. Should a similar amount of time budgeted for Epcot and DHS?

It took us over an hour just from the parking attendant at the TTC/MK parking lot until the tapstiles at park entry. Had nothing to do with the distance from WBC or resort transportation - this was in our car. The major delay was the GINORMOUS wait in the lines at bag check, but yes, I would budget a lot of time from leaving WBC to where you want to be first inside the MK. Next time I will probably plan on it taking us an hour and a half.

 

[Maineiak]

That's crazy. Were you using the Resort Shuttle? We used Mears Cab for everything last year and it probably took 15 minutes to get to the TTC, 15-20 mins on the monorail, and maybe 5-10 mins to get through the gates.

Nope, personal car. Parked and walked from Simba lot, we would have had to wait for two trams to get on. Waited for three monorails, then the lines for security were huge.

 

[lvdis]

Nope, personal car. Parked and walked from Simba lot, we would have had to wait for two trams to get on. Waited for three monorails, then the lines for security were huge.

Oh no, that sounds terrible. What time of day was it? Were you trying to get there for park opening?

 

[babyruth]

Oh man I was looking into this place but I think y'all just officially scared me away from it! An hour and a half away from MK with a 3 yr old ain't gonna happen! That's ridiculous!

 

[DisneyCowgirl]

Oh man I was looking into this place but I think y'all just officially scared me away from it! An hour and a half away from MK with a 3 yr old ain't gonna happen! That's ridiculous!

You might not have better luck anywhere outside of the 4 hotels with boat/monorail service to MK. As the previous posters pointed out, it isn't the ride from the resort that makes it take so long.

 

[DisneyCowgirl]

I've looked and maybe I'm just missing it, but what kind of food service is available at the resort? Are there menus posted somewhere? Wondering if there's something for lunch while we're at the pool especially.

 

[evcollins]

Did I read and understand correctly somewhere that all presidential suites are in Tower 6?

 

[MommyinHonduras]

It is my understanding that all 1,2 and 3 bedrooms yes, the 4 bedrooms are at the tops of all buildings.

Did I read and understand correctly somewhere that all presidential suites are in Tower 6?

 

[pepperandchips]

Oh man I was looking into this place but I think y'all just officially scared me away from it! An hour and a half away from MK with a 3 yr old ain't gonna happen! That's ridiculous!

If you drive your own car to the TTC you would encounter this staying at any resort. The Disney resort buses, boats, and monorail might shave off the <30 minutes we spent on the tram and ferry, but the bag check line was the nightmare. Buses from an offsite resort still require a ferry or monorail ride as they drop at the TTC not at MK bus shelters. No matter where you stay I advise you to adjust your expectations. Crowds have been higher (or controlled poorly) and no resort can help you with that.

 

[smd8z]

I've looked and maybe I'm just missing it, but what kind of food service is available at the resort? Are there menus posted somewhere? Wondering if there's something for lunch while we're at the pool especially.

I was looking for this the other day and they had it on the website . Now, we are staying at the hotel side so it was on the hotel website .

http://www.wyndhamgrandorlando.com/dining/dining-orlando-florida

 

[pmdeve]

When at Disney, I rent a scooter and have it delivered to the Resort. This is my first time at WBC. Is there a preferred vendor list as they have in Disney? Any information about renting a scooter for my visit will be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[serenitynow]

When at Disney, I rent a scooter and have it delivered to the Resort. This is my first time at WBC. Is there a preferred vendor list as they have in Disney? Any information about renting a scooter for my visit will be appreciated. Thanks.

Me too. I looked into list of providers of the disabilies thread of the Disboards to choose a vendor. No problems with delivery, since WBC is basically on "Disney property" for delivery purposes. I decided to go with Walker Mobility as their scooter looks simple to disassemble for transport. Plus we have used the before when staying onsite.