The we loooooove Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Part 4

Our current room was listed in their system several weeks ahead of time. Confirmed this with a family member who has access to their reservations system. We ended up with the same room they saw listed weeks ago. It apparently is not same day/first come, based on that experience. Some of these point rentals, etc. are also from people who bought for investment. Our family member was telling us that they have several locals who book multiples and then "resell/sublet" them online for profit. They said the secondary market at Bonnet is crazy.

I'm checking with the people I rent through and on another Wyndham site to get PlatVIP members to respond. There may be a benefit based on level of ownership.

We stayed st Bonnet Creek last year and loved it. We are looking to head there again this year. Last time we rented from an owner through Redweek.com. We own a timeshare in Cape Cod that is associated with both II and RCI. We might want to do a swap this year. Does anyone know if Wyndham Bonnet Creek part of either those exchange groups or can you only swap through Wyndham?

Thanks,
Linda

lpizzuro123 said:

We stayed st Bonnet Creek last year and loved it. We are looking to head there again this year. Last time we rented from an owner through Redweek.com. We own a timeshare in Cape Cod that is associated with both II and RCI. We might want to do a swap this year. Does anyone know if Wyndham Bonnet Creek part of either those exchange groups or can you only swap through Wyndham?

Thanks,
Linda

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Bonnet Creek can be found on RCI. For example, right now there are several units available in September in weeks. Also, sometimes they are in extra vacations. Right now there are several Sept. weeks available. It's a pretty good deal, as the most expensive 2BR is $599 for a week.

Thanks so much. I'll have to look into it tomorrow. We generally do not join because we go to Cape Cod every year and don't swap.

lpizzuro123 said:

Thanks so much. I'll have to look into it tomorrow. We generally do not join because we go to Cape Cod every year and don't swap.

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You can find DVC resorts in RCI as well.
You can often find Saratoga Springs 1BRs as well in RCI weeks. The cost will be higher, because Disney tacks on $190. Generally, they Disney stays I see are within a few weeks, but other may have been picked up by an ongoing search.

DVC on RCI use to be good, but has been much harder. It use to be about $95 for the exchange. Our last two onsite stays were from renting through someone on RCI. I know it is not legal, but they were people I knew and they simply listed their name on it with my name. $1,200 for a 1BR BWV in early February and a 1BR SSR the week after 4th of July for $1,250. No where near as easy any more and the $190 fee gets it beyond comparison now.

Ahhhhhhwe're leaving in two days (taking a red eye), checking in on Saturday! I can hardly wait!!!! I just know WBC is going to be awesome from everything I have ready here!!!!

Is the only parking in a parking garage? We're a group of 16 (2 3 bedrooms) traveling in a 22 seat touring bus that will need to be parked.

Terri said:

Is the only parking in a parking garage? We're a group of 16 (2 3 bedrooms) traveling in a 22 seat touring bus that will need to be parked.

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No. There was at least one large vehicle taking up multiple spaces in our surface parking lot last week.

Back from our stay in a 1 BR building 6, the last week of Jan/early Feb rented thru Vacation Strategies

We checked in very early, actually switched our flight time to first crack of dawn NS, had high hopes. Clerk adamant no FW view units were available and only buildings opening were #2 & #3. I smiled & said I'd be more than happy to wait as long as necessary to check in. He sighed and clicked away a bit more.

We received the 2nd floor over the entrance to building/view of parking lot. A bit noisy but so cold in MCO, spent little time on balcony. We got to point where the beeping backup noises of vehicles out front were our wake up calls lol. Not thrilled the one morning wherein they started to power wash the sidewalks really early tho. Would've thought after 9 am would've been a bit more appropriate time to start. Ah well, back to being commandos we went.

Was told they were at full occupancy, at first I thought since we were 'just' renters were automatically being given the worst room. Then, I heard them give the same spiel to other guests throughout the week while waiting in lobby for DH to bring the car around. Each day observed an unhappy owner, loudly voicing their displeasure at the buildings into which they were assigned...awkward. Clerks kept their composure, never realized the extent to which they deal with that sort of thing.

Skipped the parking pass & Unplugged the phone in the room, no hassles.

Had very poor reception via AT&T inside our unit, hanging off the balcony got me a bar even then calls would drop. An issue with needing to make a few work related calls. Usually, have great reception in Disney hotels/MCO in general. Wifi was faster than what I've observed @ WDW IMO.

Thrilled that their pools were very well heated!!! Despite air temps in the 50's able to enjoy them comfortably. Later in the trip switched to Portofino Bay Hotel. Main pool closed, the villa one was freezing! basically had pools to ourselves for days @ WBC = sweet. Unfortunately, pool bar was closed due to weather there and at the next pool down.

Will say is it's a good thing they have parking garages when resort is full. Found ourselves noticing how some cars didn't move our entire stay. After a day we gave up circling the surface lot and went directly to the garage. lower levels packed, but no matter how late in evening,easy enough to head up to upper floors and grab a spot right by the elevator; then easy, quick indoor walk back to tower #6.

Vacation Strategies worked patiently with me when we had a last minute change in plans due to DH not getting the original time off work. Thankfully, they found a week earlier than we would've like, but just glad there were no penalties and they found a unit after checking multiple date scenarios I suggested.

We'd book again in an instant, felt it compared well to DVC units, but did lack a bit of the Disney 'magic' theming if that's a priority. I actually appreciated the relative calm environment @ the resort this trip as parks were very busy.

phinz said:

No. There was at least one large vehicle taking up multiple spaces in our surface parking lot last week.

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Thanks!

Terri said:

Is the only parking in a parking garage? We're a group of 16 (2 3 bedrooms) traveling in a 22 seat touring bus that will need to be parked.

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I would call to check. Some places do not allow something that size to be there. It almost sounds that you would be required to park outside of the parking garage which cannot be guaranteed.

I think there is plenty of surface parking, but a call ahead to make sure would ease your mind

KristinU said:

I think there is plenty of surface parking, but a call ahead to make sure would ease your mind

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That's what I was thinking....Being a planner, knowing where to tell the driver to park would make me feel so much better. Of course, 99% of us can relate to that since I doubt many non-planner personalities frequent DIS boards, LOL! Now if anyone could tell me where to call to check on Disney Springs parking, you might just become my hero of the week.

Yeah, we have a 31 foot class C RV that I have at times contacted town chambers of commerce and other places like that to make sure I can park it! Google maps also helps a lot

But Disney Springs, hmm...the best I could find was this blurb and number:
For further directions on parking options, Guests should inquire at the 4 Auto Plazas located at the entrance to each of the 4 Walt Disney World Theme Park Parking lots, or call Guest services at (407) 824-2222.

Terri said:

That's what I was thinking....Being a planner, knowing where to tell the driver to park would make me feel so much better. Of course, 99% of us can relate to that since I doubt many non-planner personalities frequent DIS boards, LOL! Now if anyone could tell me where to call to check on Disney Springs parking, you might just become my hero of the week.

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Disney Springs: Park in Strawberry lot, behind Cirque. There's a ton of room. I saw several RVs parked there.



This is the same lot where you catch an Uber, fwiw.

phinz said:

Disney Springs: Park in Strawberry lot, behind Cirque. There's a ton of room. I saw several RVs parked there.

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This is the same lot where you catch an Uber, fwiw.

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Oh! Good to know! I have a feeling, I'm going to learn all about uber and lyft this trip, too. The lack of good WDW transportation is the only negative that I can see about WBC pre-stay. If this were a family trip it would be no-biggie since we always have a car but with a group that is not going to be touring like a herd of buffalo, we'll see.

The front desk will take requests from owners only and will do their best to try and accommodate them. If your name is on a guest certificate, even if you know the VIP owner directly yourself, they won't put your requests as a priority because you are 'renting.' We are owners here and have never had a problem even during the busiest times (Christmas, March Break, Summer) to get the room and building that we want. We go here multiple times a year, and are currently booked in for a month this August- can't wait!!! I think that if you are renting, definitely call and try because you never know, and arrive as early as you can to secure your room, because they may just switch things up depending on who is at the front desk. Best of luck!!

Getting excited for our stay at WBC in a month. I've never used eBay to rent anything but this thread allayed my fears and today I called and was able to confirm my reservation at WBC which was a relief. Thank you everyone!

First time staying offsite but this isnt a Disney trip per se- going to watch son play high school ball at ESPN taking daughter to universal since son has no interest than together for Seaworld/Discovery Cove. I digress..

My question is which grocery delivery do people prefer?
I want to order bottled water, gatorade, chips, cookies, bananas and maybe a box of breakfast sandwhiches for my son at Carribean Beach.
And
for WBC we will need breakfast staples: eggs milk bread butter creamer coffee fruit and snacks for evening and maybe some laundry items.

I want a place that will deliver to hotel and we pick up when we check in.