The we loooooove Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Part 4

[njmousefest]

Hello,
I just booked WBC for the first time for March 2016. I booked directly through Wyndham (2 bedroom) and just want to confirm that there are no parking or additional resort fees for this resort. Some of the reviews on Trip Advisor say that there are, and I see here everyone says that isn't the case, so can someone let me know if there is a difference in any of the fees if you book direct through the resort rather than renting points?

Thank you.

As others have posted, timeshares do not charge parking. But more importantly, how did you manage time travel as well?

 

[SunTravels]

As others have posted, timeshares do not charge parking. But more importantly, how did you manage time travel as well?

Haha...you would think by July, I would have my mind wrapped around it being 2016 already! Time just goes so fast...I am in denial

March 2017! I am very excited to try this resort, I wanted to stay at a Disney resort, but with the cost and the extra room I can not even justify spending almost double for less at Disney. We always drive to the parks with my pre-school aged kids, and I have an annual pass so my parking is free at the parks. My husband talked me into staying here and now that I have read all about it, I am really looking forward to trying WBC!

 

[TamaraQT]

I found an owner at Bonnet Creek to rent to me from 8/20 - 8/27. I am so excited !!!!! The best part is the price I got it for. I ALMOST FAINTED!!! It seemed too good to be true but it has been verified. My family is SUPER EXCITED !!!! All that is left now is to hope our room request for Building 5 with a poolview get honored. Is it odd room numbers face parking lot, and even room numbers face pool??? I want to be sure I know the FACTS from the Bonnet Creek Pros here on the DIS!!!

 

[ibob52]

All that is left now is to hope our room request for Building 5 with a poolview get honored. Is it odd room numbers face parking lot, and even room numbers face pool???

as per my WBC notes ..

WBC Buildings ~ 1 ~ 2 ~ 3 .. even numbered suites ~ face the lake.

WBC Buildings ~ 4 ~ 5 ~ 6 .. odd numbered suites ~ face the lake.

 

[Abro1975]

I found an owner at Bonnet Creek to rent to me from 8/20 - 8/27. I am so excited !!!!! The best part is the price I got it for. I ALMOST FAINTED!!! It seemed too good to be true but it has been verified. My family is SUPER EXCITED !!!! All that is left now is to hope our room request for Building 5 with a poolview get honored. Is it odd room numbers face parking lot, and even room numbers face pool??? I want to be sure I know the FACTS from the Bonnet Creek Pros here on the DIS!!!

When the front desk person is looking for rooms in his computer, it will say on his screen IF there is a Fireworks view. I offered my person a $20 bill when he said they were very full, and affer about 5 minutes he found a 2BR deluxe with a view, I asked if he was sure, and he turned the screen to me and showed me where it said "Fireworks View".
$20 was well worth it for 5 nights w a view of both Hollywood Studios and Epcot Fireworks. We were Tower 2, room 436.

 

[vettechick99]

Can someone post the July activities schedule? Thanks so much!!

ETA: is it the same as April's?

 

[TamaraQT]

as per my WBC notes ..

WBC Buildings ~ 1 ~ 2 ~ 3 .. even numbered suites ~ face the lake.

WBC Buildings ~ 4 ~ 5 ~ 6 .. odd numbered suites ~ face the lake.

Thanks so much !!! Just what I needed !!!!

 

[keishashadow]

Discovered Im sharing WDW with Cheerleaders in February.

Can't switch our dates due to expiring SWA credit. Have visited when Pop Warner, Twirlers, etc. in the past. Have a value booked, but looking at other options thinking HBC might have less participants as guests (ha).

Anyway, for a 6 night starting on Sunday 2/12, wondering what would be 'a fair' rate to book?

Thus far I'm seeing avg nighty quotes coming in at:

1 BD-$185

2 BR-$248

Had hoped rates might be a bit lower. Am I being unrealistic? last minute hotwired it in end of June '16 @. approx $100 a night.

Waiting on a few other quotes, have checked w/VRBO direct, vacation upgrades, Farrell's & vacation strategy. Have I missed any of the popular sites?

If I don't find a palatable deal now, Is it worth checking again at 60 day mark?

 

[KateSpade79]

Discovered Im sharing WDW with Cheerleaders in February.

Can't switch our dates due to expiring SWA credit. Have visited when Pop Warner, Twirlers, etc. in the past. Have a value booked, but looking at other options thinking HBC might have less participants as guests (ha).

Anyway, for a 6 night starting on Sunday 2/12, wondering what would be 'a fair' rate to book?

Thus far I'm seeing avg nighty quotes coming in at:

1 BD-$185

2 BR-$248

Had hoped rates might be a bit lower. Am I being unrealistic? last minute hotwired it in end of June '16 @. approx $100 a night.

Waiting on a few other quotes, have checked w/VRBO direct, vacation upgrades, Farrell's & vacation strategy. Have I missed any of the popular sites?

If I don't find a palatable deal now, Is it worth checking again at 60 day mark?

I'm planning to book through tripbound.com for my trip in December. I *think* it came out to $174/night for your dates for 2 bedroom. Also, right now if you book 4 nights or more you get 15% off code- Earlybird15 expires July 10th or you can sign up for their emails and get a 10% off code for your first booking. Hope that helps!

 

[keishashadow]

I'm planning to book through tripbound.com for my trip in December. I *think* it came out to $174/night for your dates for 2 bedroom. Also, right now if you book 4 nights or more you get 15% off code- Earlybird15 expires July 10th or you can sign up for their emails and get a 10% off code for your first booking. Hope that helps!

Wow initial quote was much better. Not sure if it's all taxes and fees. Will call later and try to get written quote.

Thank you

I do like vacation strategy's cancellation policy tho. Believe I saw something referenced on their quote as to price matching.

 

[keishashadow]

Ok, I got vacation strategy to price match, only took a few minutes. Booked @ $108/night, I'm thrilled!

Told cancellation is 100% up to 20 days, thereafter full credit towards a future stay with no time limit, seems very generous

So excitedI forgot to ask if they take requests for building/view. Anybody rent from them that knows

Will go back & read thru the thread(s) here later for hints.

Watched the video last night that was posted on prior page...oooh! going from memory, building #5 was one with lazy river and the view on it (14th floor, I believe) was amazing?

Do people usually get their requests @ WBC?

Is there any sort of reference map here as to where the studios are located as to building/view/floor?

Any suggestions as to 'what' to ask for if interested in a fireworks view & being near the large lazy river/pool area?

I'm working off the following


WBC Buildings ~ 1 ~ 2 ~ 3 .. even numbered suites ~ face the lake.

WBC Buildings ~ 4 ~ 5 ~ 6 .. odd numbered suites ~ face the lake.

 

[Tulips05]

We're planning a trip for the fall and thinking about using one of the grills. I've been searching online but I can't figure out if they are gas or if we need to bring charcoal. Anyone used them recently? Thanks!

 

[Gr8t Fan]

We're planning a trip for the fall and thinking about using one of the grills. I've been searching online but I can't figure out if they are gas or if we need to bring charcoal. Anyone used them recently? Thanks!

They are gas grills.

 

[KateSpade79]

Ok, I got vacation strategy to price match, only took a few minutes. Booked @ $108/night, I'm thrilled!

Told cancellation is 100% up to 20 days, thereafter full credit towards a future stay with no time limit, seems very generous

So excitedI forgot to ask if they take requests for building/view. Anybody rent from them that knows

Will go back & read thru the thread(s) here later for hints.

Watched the video last night that was posted on prior page...oooh! going from memory, building #5 was one with lazy river and the view on it (14th floor, I believe) was amazing?

Do people usually get their requests @ WBC?

Is there any sort of reference map here as to where the studios are located as to building/view/floor?

Any suggestions as to 'what' to ask for if interested in a fireworks view & being near the large lazy river/pool area?

I'm working off the following


WBC Buildings ~ 1 ~ 2 ~ 3 .. even numbered suites ~ face the lake.

WBC Buildings ~ 4 ~ 5 ~ 6 .. odd numbered suites ~ face the lake.

Awesome!! I love getting a great deal

 

[keishashadow]

Awesome!! I love getting a great deal

Thanks again for sharing the code! Every little bit helps the cause

 

[serenitynow]

They are gas grills.

They are indeed gas grills. They work really well and they clean them more than once a day. We used them 3 nights of our stay. Burger, hot dogs, chicken and steaks. So good!

 

[KristinU]

They are indeed gas grills. They work really well and they clean them more than once a day. We used them 3 nights of our stay. Burger, hot dogs, chicken and steaks. So good!

We, too, used them quite a bit. I brought along a collapsible shopping basket that was really helpful in shlepping our stuff to the grills and back. Something like this, but I'm sure other things might work as well:

 

[Cdn Gal]

So excited for our first stay at bonnet creek! My dad is coming with us and doesn't do the parks. He is planing on just hanging around the resort and joining us for dinners. My question is, can he hang out from about 10 am till check in time at 4? (We were planing on being at the parks) Are there lobbys and a restaurant for him to go to? I don't want him to be stuck outside for all that time...

Yes he can definetly hang out. There is the outdoor restaurant as well as starbucks at the Wyndham Grand Hotel. If his name is on the reservation, he may be able to check in already! We have done that one more than one occassion at 8am when we drove through the night, and at another time at 10am and 10:30am. If the room is available, they are reasonable at the front desk and will try to get you in. The lobby is beautiful too. Your dad could also walk and check out the Hilton and the Waldorf Astoria hotels. There are washrooms in the lobby where he can change into a swimsuit and hang out at the pool too!

 

[khanna]

Hi all,
I am new to the Bonnet Creek thread. We have stayed offsite in a house in Windsor Hills before but are considering BC for something different and closer to WDW. We are a family of 8 and taking my mom, Grandma, so we will need room for 9 people. We have to have 3 bathrooms. 2 is just pushing it for us. I emailed Vacation Strategy and all they have right now for our dates (end of April 2017 for a week) is the 3 bedroom which won't work. I did email Ken Price and I am waiting to hear back. Any advice on where else to look if I need an alternative to try to find the 4 bedroom presidential? Also, what tower is best for the 4 bedroom presidential? Thanks so much in advance!!

 

[Tulips05]

We, too, used them quite a bit. I brought along a collapsible shopping basket that was really helpful in shlepping our stuff to the grills and back. Something like this, but I'm sure other things might work as well:

Thanks for all the replies about the grills. It's good to know that they work well and they clean them regularly. The basket is a great idea too! I hadn't even thought about how I would carry everything down to the grills!