Westgate Lakes Turkey Lake Rd & Royal Pacific here we come July!

[ellie&mattys mom]

We are staying with another family at Westgate Lakes on Turkey Lake Road for 6 nights & Royal Pacific Hotel for one night!!

Anyone stay at Westgate?

We might go deep sea fishing in Tampa or Busch Gardens No Disney as Universal tickets are our best deal for 7 days!

 

[TamaraQT]

I have learned that most people on this board and others really HATE anything Westgate. It is true that the sales staff is RUTHLESS and it starts upon your arrival (Golf cart ride to your villa). If you Just Say NO!!!, and go about your vacation and completely IGNORE them, you should have a wonderful time. I own at Westgate Lakes and my family and I LOVE it there. Remember to Just say NO and you should have a wonderful time!!

 

[DisneyNut4Life]

We stayed there once, they high pressure sell you. Just say NO right off the bat!!! They sucked my cousin and her husband in to a 90 min presentation and they ended up buying something that they haven't used as of yet and that was 2 years ago.

 

[ellie&mattys mom]

thanks everyone
BUT WE DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT TIMESHARE SALES
as we are staying using a relatives week!!
yeah!!
only paying them a little!!

 

[swilshire]

We stayed at the Lakes once. Not my favorite area resort but nice enough. No high pressure sales.

It's terrific for Universal. We could drop our teen off and when he called, be there to pick him up in 10 - 15 minutes depending on traffic.

Sheila

 

[TotoToo]

thanks everyone
BUT WE DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT TIMESHARE SALES
as we are staying using a relatives week!!
yeah!!

If only that were true. Unfortunately they bombard anyone on site - owners, renters, guests - it just doesn't matter. They have one thing only in mind and that is SALES!

While you owe them nothing and can blow off anything they say about attending any meeting be aware that they are just relentless. They will say things like you will be charged for any damage if you don't attend. Huh? Why is there damage in a unit - I assme you don't plan on doing any. They will call early and late in the day. Best advice is to unplug the phones on arrival as most people never use them (you can plug one back in if you need to make a call) as they use their cell phone(s).

The thing is until you've experienced their underhanded ways of getting you into a sales pitch you just don't think its possible. If you stick to your guns by saying NO or scheduling but ignoring any meeting (One of the best ways out is to schedule a meet for your last day at checkout time. That cuts down, but doesn't stop, the pressure & you can say we're scheduled for Friday. Then at the appointed time be checked out and smile as you think of them waiting expectantly for your visit as you head to your next stop.)

Stay away from sales and the resort is OK. Not a top resort by any means but not bad. Have a great trip and say NO!

 

[Purseval]

It's terrific for Universal. We could drop our teen off and when he called, be there to pick him up in 10 - 15 minutes depending on traffic.

Sheila

If you leave the resort and go left it runs right into Universal. If you go right it turns into Palm Parkway, which ends at 535. Make a left, then the first right is the entrance to Downtown Disney.

If you leave the resort and go right, the first traffic light you come to (the other side of that light is where it turns into Palm Parkway) make a left and you are at Seaworld in 2 minutes.

Locationwise it is very convenient. However, don't let them hook you into a sales presentation. Even if you absolutely love the place you can buy a resale for less than 10% of their asking price, and 10% is the high end. I've seen Westgate units not sell on ebay with a $1 start price and no reserve.

 

[DisneyNut4Life]

We were just using somones week also. They are rentless but then again..my cousin is a sucker!

It was a nice condo though, we enjoyed it! I prefer to stay on property but if someone offers me a chance to go with a free room, I am there!!