Wyndham Grand Bonnet Creek | What to Expect

[JM_97]

Looks like I'll be at the Wyndham Grand Bonnet Creek in mid-December. Staying on property was pretty steep, even for a moderate so I'm going to try off property. Swan/Dolphin was also booked.

Anyway, for those who have gone, what should I expect? I know it's not a Disney resort but didn't know how disconnected I'd feel from WDW. I'll probably go to Epcot and do some resort hopping and/or spend time at the Boardwalk.

 

[zebrastreyepz]

We have stayed at Wyndham Bonnet Creek twice and wandered over to hotel portion twice for their breakfast buffet which we still talk about. It was really, really good.

Technically, this is on Disney property and fairly nice not to have to deal with traffic outside the "world."

I thought the hotel was beautiful and you also can use any of the amenities/pools at the time share portion of the resort. They have a lazy river, mini golf, and some nice pools.

We stayed here in December 2017 and June 2018. We didn't feel any "disconnect" UNTIL we stayed at All Stars in 2022. Then we got what people were talking about and why some choose to stay onsite.

I would say staff at both places was equally excellent but now I would probably miss that "something you can't define" that you get by staying at a Disney resort.

 

[JM_97]

We have stayed at Wyndham Bonnet Creek twice and wandered over to hotel portion twice for their breakfast buffet which we still talk about. It was really, really good.

Technically, this is on Disney property and fairly nice not to have to deal with traffic outside the "world."

I thought the hotel was beautiful and you also can use any of the amenities/pools at the time share portion of the resort. They have a lazy river, mini golf, and some nice pools.

We stayed here in December 2017 and June 2018. We didn't feel any "disconnect" UNTIL we stayed at All Stars in 2022. Then we got what people were talking about and why some choose to stay onsite.

I would say staff at both places was equally excellent but now I would probably miss that "something you can't define" that you get by staying at a Disney resort.

In a perfect world I'd be able to stay at Coronado. But it was booked. Deluxe's were insane and even the only moderate (Port Orleans) was a little much. I guess that's what you get in December.

But that helps. It's a very short trip since we live in FL and really only doing one park. This is my first time staying in a non-Disney resort.

 

[zebrastreyepz]

I hope all goes smoothly for you and that you can enjoy it.

 

[Upatnoon]

Looks like I'll be at the Wyndham Grand Bonnet Creek in mid-December. Staying on property was pretty steep, even for a moderate so I'm going to try off property. Swan/Dolphin was also booked.

Anyway, for those who have gone, what should I expect? I know it's not a Disney resort but didn't know how disconnected I'd feel from WDW. I'll probably go to Epcot and do some resort hopping and/or spend time at the Boardwalk.

The location is better than some of the Disney resorts, so you don't feel "out of the action."

The shuttle service to the parks is limited, but everything is a short car ride or rideshare away.

It doesn't have the immersive Disney theming, but when you are asleep you won't miss it and your wallet certainly won't!

Have a great time!