The we loooooove Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Part 4

[Upatnoon]

I'm looking at booking through a vip owner through vrbo. Since she will be able to request a room/building, what should I request? I would like to see the fireworks, newest remodel, close to a pool toddlers would like. Any suggestions?

While the VIP owner can request a room, those benefits are only for the owner, not for guests, so don't be disappointed if that isn't the room you get in the end.

 

[Tigerlily125]

are all 4 BR presidential suites in Tower 6? I've seen info about where the 2 and 3BR presidentials are located but can't seem to find confirmation about the 4BRs...
TIA!

 

[sretav]

are all 4 BR presidential suites in Tower 6? I've seen info about where the 2 and 3BR presidentials are located but can't seem to find confirmation about the 4BRs...
TIA!

I think they are in all 6 towers. We had one in Tower 6, top floor.

 

[supamaki]

I've read through a ton of this, but I'm wondering what tips you can share for a first time visitor. Is tipping at check in acceptable? I usually slip a $20 and ask if any upgrades are available.
I have also read it's impossible to walk to anywhere in Disney from the resort. The Caribbean Beach resort looks like it's right across the street, is this true.

Anything else a first timer should know would be appreciated!

 

[pepperandchips]

I had one sent but haven't gotten there yet to receive it! There was another thread here on the boards that I found the address. I sent it to:
Wyndham Bonnet Creek
Attn: Guest (My Name) arriving (My arrival date)
9560 VIA ENCINAS
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL 32830-8474

On the other thread they did not say anything about a handling fee, just that the box was ready for them when they checked in.

@brios86 just wanted to update you that this works - we got our box with only a small delay for the luggage services folks looking for it

 

[Upatnoon]

I've read through a ton of this, but I'm wondering what tips you can share for a first time visitor. Is tipping at check in acceptable? I usually slip a $20 and ask if any upgrades are available.
I have also read it's impossible to walk to anywhere in Disney from the resort. The Caribbean Beach resort looks like it's right across the street, is this true.

Anything else a first timer should know would be appreciated!

Sadly, there is no way to walk to the Caribbean Beach Resort or anywhere else on Disney property -- no sidewalks. If you had wings, you could fly over the big fence and landscaping into the Caribbean Beach Resort next door -- but its all walled off.

It's a timeshare resort with different rules than a hotel, so the $20 trick probably won't get you more than a smile. However, report back how it goes.

My advice for a first-timer is just to budget more time to enjoy the resort -- your kids may not want to leave -- and don't sign up for the timeshare tour even if they offer you a bribe.

 

[brios86]

@brios86 just wanted to update you that this works - we got our box with only a small delay for the luggage services folks looking for it

Sweet! Thanks for letting me know!

 

[supamaki]

Is there a parking fee at the hotel?

 

[BubMunkeyBles]

Just booked us a 2BR/2BA for our first stay ever through Strategy Vacations. We're usually on site snobs but nothing worthwhile was coming about for our dates and we're out of DVC points and spoiled with condo living. Very excited to hang out by the pool and explore the resort since we won't be going to the parks over the weekend since some of our party are FL residents and only have weekday tickets.

 

[Upatnoon]

Is there a parking fee at the hotel?

If you are staying the Wyndham Grand hotel there is a $20 parking fee and $20 resort fee.

Parking at the WBC timeshare resort is free and there is no resort fee.

 

[KristinU]

Anyone happen to know if the entry doors to the villas are magnetic?

 

[lpizzuro123]

We are thinking of booking this resort through Redweek.com. Never used them before. Anyone have good reports from them?

 

[SYDCOLEMOM]

We are thinking of booking this resort through Redweek.com. Never used them before. Anyone have good reports from them?

What dates are you looking for ? Ive been searching high and low for decent rates for May18th to May 27th. Vacation Strategy is usually my go to but their quote was outrageous this year. I also tried VRBO, Redweek, Farrels and Vacation Upgrades. I cant believe how much the rates have gone up. I was surprised to as some of the short responses I got when requesting quotes - not one of the above offered to keep searching for availability for my dates. I had also been looking on Ebay. There is a seller named Jeannette (ebay ID is Qvac) after a few days of searching she was able to piece together 3 separate reservations (will be combined when I check in - I already called front desk at Bonnet Creek) for my dates for a rate of $900. Thats 9 nights in a 2 bedroom deluxe for $900. That is the best rate by far & she has been a pleasure to deal with (even speaking with me directly early Saturday morning) she also has 100% feedback rating on Ebay. My point is check around....the rates I got from redweek were at least $400 more than I ended up paying.

 

[lpizzuro123]

thanks, probably do high due to being so close to Memorial Day. We are later in May into June. We have never gone ghis way. We own timeshare in Cape Cod so we usually exchange but we really want to go there too so we thought of using someone's timeshare. I'll try the other sites you mentioned also. Thanks.

 

[Calee]

So we have never been to WDW. I am planning a trip for September and currently have a reservation at an on-site property. I started looking at off site properties though and found this. We are a family of 5 (2 adults, 3 children) and will be driving to WDW. I am having a hard time knowing what to do, but just requested a quote from Vacation Strategies that seems too good to be true. Am I missing something? Are there resort fees or parking fees that are not included in the quote I was sent? I know I would have to pay parking at WDW. I'm just struggling to know what the best thing to do is. I hear lots of people say they would NEVER stay off site, but this resort looks beautiful.

 

[Gr8t Fan]

So we have never been to WDW. I am planning a trip for September and currently have a reservation at an on-site property. I started looking at off site properties though and found this. We are a family of 5 (2 adults, 3 children) and will be driving to WDW. I am having a hard time knowing what to do, but just requested a quote from Vacation Strategies that seems too good to be true. Am I missing something? Are there resort fees or parking fees that are not included in the quote I was sent? I know I would have to pay parking at WDW. I'm just struggling to know what the best thing to do is. I hear lots of people say they would NEVER stay off site, but this resort looks beautiful.

There are no resort or parking fees for the timeshare property. The resort and parking fees you see referenced above are for the hotel. Vacation Strategy deals with the timeshare so the quote you received includes everything (except parking at WDW, of course).

 

[Megsmachine]

So we have never been to WDW. I am planning a trip for September and currently have a reservation at an on-site property. I started looking at off site properties though and found this. We are a family of 5 (2 adults, 3 children) and will be driving to WDW. I am having a hard time knowing what to do, but just requested a quote from Vacation Strategies that seems too good to be true. Am I missing something? Are there resort fees or parking fees that are not included in the quote I was sent? I know I would have to pay parking at WDW. I'm just struggling to know what the best thing to do is. I hear lots of people say they would NEVER stay off site, but this resort looks beautiful.

We went this past September and I got a quote a month out and ended up booking 2 weeks before. I paid $590 for a week in a 2 bedroom delux. It wasn't with VS but another company. I think September is not a busy month and therefor a better rate. We are going for a week in May through Vacation Strategy and we are paying $716 for a week in a 2 bedroom. What was the quote you got from them? I do think you may have to put a deposit down when you get there but we got ours back before we even checked out.

 

[SYDCOLEMOM]

So we have never been to WDW. I am planning a trip for September and currently have a reservation at an on-site property. I started looking at off site properties though and found this. We are a family of 5 (2 adults, 3 children) and will be driving to WDW. I am having a hard time knowing what to do, but just requested a quote from Vacation Strategies that seems too good to be true. Am I missing something? Are there resort fees or parking fees that are not included in the quote I was sent? I know I would have to pay parking at WDW. I'm just struggling to know what the best thing to do is. I hear lots of people say they would NEVER stay off site, but this resort looks beautiful.

My family swore we would never stay off site UNTIL we tried Bonnet Creek. Now my kids beg to go back. You can NOT beat the beautiful rooms, property and service. No parking fees, no resort fees. I have used Vacation Strategy 3 times and the quote they give you is all inclusive - no hidden fees. I love having a full size kitchen, love the space of spreading out vs being crammed into a hotel room and love having a washer / dryer. There is a Walmart not too far away - we always check in, I leave the hubby & kids and make a Walmart run. We save $ by eating breakfast in the room, being able to store drinks and other snack foods. Plus the Walmart has a liquor store attached - cant tell you how much that has saved us - Bonnet Creek kitchens have nice blenders we make our own margaritas for the pool After staying at Bonnet Creek I dont think we will ever go back to staying on site. Even an capacity the resort is quiet and you would never know it was at capacity. Movies on the lawn, mini golf, 2 lazy rivers, pirate boat slide and many other pools to enjoy. I just cant say enough good things about Bonnet Creek & vacation Strategy is great to deal with.

 

[AeroKU]

So we have never been to WDW. I am planning a trip for September and currently have a reservation at an on-site property. I started looking at off site properties though and found this. We are a family of 5 (2 adults, 3 children) and will be driving to WDW. I am having a hard time knowing what to do, but just requested a quote from Vacation Strategies that seems too good to be true. Am I missing something? Are there resort fees or parking fees that are not included in the quote I was sent? I know I would have to pay parking at WDW. I'm just struggling to know what the best thing to do is. I hear lots of people say they would NEVER stay off site, but this resort looks beautiful.

WBC is on par or better than Saratoga Springs, for example. I have stayed at both, and we will probably never stay on-site again unless it's free. There is no comparison in price. The resort is really amazing and the price really does seem too good to be true...except it's not!

 

[AntFarm]

We are booked for June 18-25 through VS again. We are so excited and happy to be going back to Bonnet Creek! My boys love the pools and the lazy rivers here. Rates are a bit higher now but still sooooo worth it!