The we loooooove Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Part 4

[AandP2005]

Thank you everyone! Unfortunately I will most likely need to take phone calls, so I'm not sure if the business center will work. I'll have to figure something else out :/

 

[Paul78]

Anyone having luck getting good deals at BC for spring break? So far I've not gotten the deals I've had in the past. I know it's a little early for those deals but seeing if they are out there.

 

[KristinU]

Anyone having luck getting good deals at BC for spring break? So far I've not gotten the deals I've had in the past. I know it's a little early for those deals but seeing if they are out there.

Yeah, we're shopping for early April and the rate quotes I'm getting aren't super-spectacular, but then when I put it into perspective compared to Disney's resorts it is still a great deal. A full two bedroom condo with laundry and gorgeous resort amenities for the price of a regular hotel room down the street, I can't complain too much!

I have seen some lower rates on eBay but I'm too nervous to take a risk with an unknown seller vs. one of the trusted companies I've used and/or have been given high accolades on this thread.

 

[Smbmoyers]

Thanks to this lovely thread and the disboards my family has decided to use uber for our upcoming wbc trip November 26th through December 4th. Those car rentals are OUTRAGEOUS! by using uber we should save close to $150. Anyone have a favorite way to get to hotel from the airport?

 

[pepperandchips]

Many folks like Tiffany's or Mears. You might also be interested in visiting a gift shop or quick service restaurant at a nearby airport hotel that offers free shuttle service from the airport to the resort! You can use the airport shuttle to go make your purchase and then call an Uber from the airport hotel

 

[JuneChickie]

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[SunTravels]

Has anyone had experience with Vacation Strategy price match?
Do they only match travel companies or do they also match individuals renting (like on VBRO)?

I plan to reach out to them tomorrow, but just wanted to see if anyone had insight on here. Thanks!

 

[friend2Figment]

We are heading to FL in two weeks, super excited. Does anyone know if the resort offers Halloween activities? We are trying to plan out our days in the parks and resort days.

 

[SunTravels]

Has anyone had experience with Vacation Strategy price match?
Do they only match travel companies or do they also match individuals renting (like on VBRO)?

I plan to reach out to them tomorrow, but just wanted to see if anyone had insight on here. Thanks!

FYI - in case anyone else is interested, I emailed them and they said it has to be a BBB accredited company to price match.

 

[amytippin]

I have a trip coming up in December during the oh-so-random time period of 12/8 to 12/12. 5th wedding anniversary, woot woot.

I have stayed at Bonnet Creek in the past though not in the last five years. The first time, it was late 2005 and most of the resort was under construction at that time. Of course, being brand new, it was great! I stayed in a 3 bedroom deluxe with my cousin and her family. The second time, it was early 2012, and my cousin gifted my husband and I a reservation as a wedding present and we stayed in a 1 bedroom deluxe while on our honeymoon. It wasn't quite as nice the second time around but everything had a few years of wear on it so understandable. The front desk/sales pitch people were pushy when we got there but we politely said no and turned down their gift card to sit through a presentation because we would have felt guilty for taking it when we had no interest in buying. They left us alone after that and it was a quiet stay.

We have never stayed in a Disney hotel, and in fact we were actually Florida residents for a while and traveled from St. Petersburg often to visit WDW, so my only other basis of comparison is the Clarion Inn Lake Buena Vista. It was great during Star Wars Weekends since we were literally only there to shower and sleep but I see a few negative reviews about it on TripAdvisor. This time, my husband and I want a little more space and a closer location to the parks -- the traffic we got stuck in that Memorial Day weekend was insane!

Understandably, all my information is a little outdated and I am kind of overwhelmed with the huge information dump that is this thread. So, just to come right out and ask...

1) Smoking on the balconies, yay or nay? We aren't cigarette smokers but my husband will occasionally partake in a cigar or two and fell in love with Sosa Family Cigars when we were there. Just want to know before he accidentally breaks a rule.

2) I booked through VacationStrategy and need to pay off the rest of my balance but the only payment link I can find in my emails is where I paid my deposit. How do I complete payment? I swear I'm not an airhead, hah.

 

[ADN13vb]

Arriving at WBC on 10/26, and planning to use the shuttle on 10/27 (we will have a car after that). Going to MK in the morning, and coming back from Epcot in the early evening. Are there any recent shuttle schedules out there? Trying to plan ahead to make sure we can make our FP times, and that there will be a shuttle option after our ADR at Epcot. Thanks!

 

[Dis5150]

Arriving at WBC on 10/26, and planning to use the shuttle on 10/27 (we will have a car after that). Going to MK in the morning, and coming back from Epcot in the early evening. Are there any recent shuttle schedules out there? Trying to plan ahead to make sure we can make our FP times, and that there will be a shuttle option after our ADR at Epcot. Thanks!

I don't have a schedule but if there are more than 2 of you it would probably be cheaper to take Uber.

 

[WelshDH@98CPAlum]

So, I'm not sure when exactly but I want to plan a trip for next year (looking at crowd levels and hoping to hit LOW crowds). I would also like to book Bonnet Creek - 4 bedroom presidential. For those that have booked the 4 Bedroom and feel you got "a great rate" - how far in advance did you book? Who did you book from? And, did you do a normal Sat-Sat or other time frame?

We did this 2 years ago, booked from Ebay - the seller is no longer selling. We simply watched ebay listings, reviewed seller feedback, and booked. I believe we booked 6 weeks approximately in advance, and paid less than $200/night. We had an amazing stay. The only hard thing was to get the vacation time off from work.

I'm just getting nervous. I want to try to "set the dates" before the end of the year so we can arrange for work vacation (and maybe book a few FP+ in advance, and dining reservations), but know this is tough because its going to be based on some variables.

Thanks!!

 

[JuneChickie]

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[JuneChickie]

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[ADN13vb]

I don't have a schedule but if there are more than 2 of you it would probably be cheaper to take Uber.

If only it were that easy! . We are big Uber people, so we will first check to see whether Uber family will be an option (we need a car seat for the ride). I understand Uber family is in Orlando, but I've heard they can be few and far between. Otherwise, we will have to do the shuttle since regular Uber and a taxi aren't an option (no car seat).

 

[Cyrene_cyrene]

So, I'm not sure when exactly but I want to plan a trip for next year (looking at crowd levels and hoping to hit LOW crowds). I would also like to book Bonnet Creek - 4 bedroom presidential. For those that have booked the 4 Bedroom and feel you got "a great rate" - how far in advance did you book? Who did you book from? And, did you do a normal Sat-Sat or other time frame?

We did this 2 years ago, booked from Ebay - the seller is no longer selling. We simply watched ebay listings, reviewed seller feedback, and booked. I believe we booked 6 weeks approximately in advance, and paid less than $200/night. We had an amazing stay. The only hard thing was to get the vacation time off from work.

I'm just getting nervous. I want to try to "set the dates" before the end of the year so we can arrange for work vacation (and maybe book a few FP+ in advance, and dining reservations), but know this is tough because its going to be based on some variables.

Thanks!!

We booked with Vacation Strategy we'll be staying at BCR in Nov. It was very easy and such a great rate. We are getting a 2 bedroom, 2 bath, and paid under $400 for 4 days 5 nights. I can update after our trip to make sure there are not extras which I did make sure to ask about and they said no. But you never know.

 

[JuneChickie]

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[KristinU]

Does anyone know if they decorate for Christmas ?

and do others decorate their balconies , we were thinking about putting lights
out on the railings just for fun. I forgot to look when we were there to see if
there was even an outlet to plug in anything.

I can tell you that they do decorate for Christmas. They were starting the decorating last year when we were there for the Wine & Dine Half Marathon, so early November.

I can't answer about guests decorating their balconies, though, since it was pretty early for that.

 

[Gr8t Fan]

Does anyone know if they decorate for Christmas ?

and do others decorate their balconies , we were thinking about putting lights
out on the railings just for fun. I forgot to look when we were there to see if
there was even an outlet to plug in anything.

There was an outlet on our balcony last year.