Wyndham Bonnet Creek - such a hidden gem!

[DCTooTall]

I wanted to stay there after all the rave reviews I have read here. But then I watched a video on Youtube that went around and showed the room. I was underimpressed. It looked terribly small and grundgy. (sp?) Also, is there no maid service there. I would hate to clean on my vacation. Do you have to pay daily resort fees for parking and wireless?
And does anyone have any experience with eating Gluten Free there?
Thanks,
Jennifer

Make sure you are watching a video of the Wyndham Bonnet Creek timeshare resort, and not a video of one of the other Wyndham Properties, The Wyndham Grand At Bonnett Creek [the hotel], or the Hilton Bonnet Creek. Compared to onsite [short of DVC Villa], the rooms are definitely much larger.

It's a TimeShare condo, so no, no daily maid service. On trips longer than 7-days there is a complementary mid-week "refresh" of the room. You can also pay for maid service during the week if you desire (sorry, don't know the cost). in General though, it's really not that difficult to keep the place clean...ish. A Dishwasher for any pots, pans, dishes, etc.... which is extremely easy to run while you sleep or visit a park. And they give you plenty of towels, and it's really easy to run them thru the washer/dryer in your room either while you go to the parks during the day, visit the resort pools, or sleep at night.

No Daily resort fees (at the timeshare resort. The Wyndham Grand is a hotel at the same location that is different). What you are quoted from whoever you rent from is what you will pay. There are no hidden fees once you check in to the resort. You can pay extra for things like housekeeping, some of the scheduled activities [usually for supplies, such as the tshirt at the tie-dye activity], or for extra supplies [though there are numerous reports of people getting extra dishwasher and laundry detergent free when they ask], But Parking and internet are included with your stay for free.


As for eating gluten free..... sorry, I can't give you much first hand experience here. Obviously, Anything you prepare in your unit's kitchen you have direct control over. Outside of that, There is the onsite pizza/sub place, the pool bars which sell burgers/sandwiches, and a couple nice restaurants at the Grand onsite. I would think the restaurants at the Grand would probably be the most equipped to handle special dietary requirements. The Pool bars however may be a bit more limited due to their smaller kitchens and limited menu.

 

[ibob52]

I am actually Glad when I hear (read) some people say ... they are underwelmed with the aspect of staying @ WBC.

When a place becomes very popular ... availability and prices are apt to change.

That said ... pretty sure it's safe to say ...
there is not one place ... that is everyone's cup of tea.

2 each their own.

 

[wesjohnson]

You can also book WBC through Vacation Strategies. I have a quote on my desk now from them for a two-bedroom for $120/night in Feb, 2013.

We stayed at WBC last year and it was awesome. You cannot underestimate the taxes and resort fees that are applied at other resorts--usually 20-30% in Orlando.

I am a planner and I've run every possible comparison. For example:
for a six night, seven day trip, AOA family suite is $3665 including 7 day magic your way tix (no park hopper or water park option). At WBC, we can stay for about $720 (six days at 120/night) in a two bedroom and add the same Disney tix for $1700 (there are six of us in the family). $2400 for room and tix at WBC; $3665 at AOA. Disney "magic" is cool, but not worth the extra price, just to have neat towel animals and a pool with a Nemo statue.

 

[jenjenmouse]

I bet I watched a video of some other resort. I am going to investigate. Thanks everyone. I need the space and the great price!
jen

 

[osugal]

What is the difference between 2 bdrm deluxe and 2 bdrm presidential? Thanks

 

[DCTooTall]

What is the difference between 2 bdrm deluxe and 2 bdrm presidential? Thanks

Presidential units will have "upgraded Furnishing, Appliances, and Decor".

From a practical standpoint, The furniture is a nicer and 'higher quality', You get stainless appliances, granite countertops [though deluxes that have been refurbed are also getting granite according to some reports], and hardwood floors in the common areas. The Upgraded Couch also is not a pull-out couch like in the Deluxe units, so you lose the extra bed and 2 person max capacity.


All 1, 2, and 3bdrm Presidential units are exclusively in Tower 6, so you know which tower on property you are guaranteed to be located in with one of the smaller presidentials.

 

[ibob52]

I bet I watched a video of some other resort. I am going to investigate. Thanks everyone. I need the space and the great price!
jen

I just re*watched a youtube video WBC and I will say ... it was a totally different view than my actual (inperson) experience.

I believe I saw the same youtube video prior to going to WBC and at that time I decided to throw out that youtube. I went with my gut ... based on what I had seen posted here (DIS) better pictures.

Some youtube posts ... the quality (camera work) is lacking ... IMHO ... not saying I could do better.

... I had the Best vacation ever ... WBC 2bedroom Deluxe.

 

[Candleshoe]

I got one week on ebay and another week at redweeks. I am averaging $91 a night for a 2BR. I tried VS but they had nothing available for my time period.

Disneymom06, would you share who you're getting teh 2BRs at 91 from? That's pretty awesome. I would have gone with 2br for the extra bathroom but we're trying to save where we can, and so we're in a 1br.

 

[qsgrandy]

Shhh! Let's keep WBC our little secret! LOL
It is different from staying on property but it's getting harder and harder to see what we would be gaining by staying on property anymore since we always rent a car anyway. If we do stay on property again it will likely be through rented DVC points. As a previous poster said, different strokes for different folks. I just hope WBC remains as nice and as reasonable as it has been!

 

[disneymom06]

Disneymom06, would you share who you're getting teh 2BRs at 91 from? That's pretty awesome. I would have gone with 2br for the extra bathroom but we're trying to save where we can, and so we're in a 1br.

I won a bid on ebay. I made sure that the seller had good feedback before I decided to bid. I don't remember the full name, I will check when I get home. We are here now and it is wonderful.

Also try redweeks, just keep searching, sometimes quick sales pop up. I can't plan to far in advance because of DH's schedule so if I have plans 2 months out it is alot.

 

[alice99]

The "Disney" buses do not run to the resort, however WBC does have bus service to all the parks and run throughout the day!

Is it complimentary? This is great info!

I won a bid on ebay. I made sure that the seller had good feedback before I decided to bid. I don't remember the full name, I will check when I get home. We are here now and it is wonderful.

Also try redweeks, just keep searching, sometimes quick sales pop up. I can't plan to far in advance because of DH's schedule so if I have plans 2 months out it is alot.

Great info also! I have a trip planned for August , that I may not be doing, and I may have to get cancel the trip ..... great to know this is another option.

 

[Candleshoe]

I won a bid on ebay. I made sure that the seller had good feedback before I decided to bid. I don't remember the full name, I will check when I get home. We are here now and it is wonderful.

Also try redweeks, just keep searching, sometimes quick sales pop up. I can't plan to far in advance because of DH's schedule so if I have plans 2 months out it is alot.

Awesome! Yep, I signed up for redweek hoping to get a good deal there, but there was nothing better than $100/nt for 1bedroom.

 

[Ksquared]

sometimes the people on redweek will negotiate a lower price than what is posted....so it doesn't hurt to contact them and see....