The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[Janet Hill]

So, I called BC directly to make a bldg/room request for my family's arrival next week. I was gently, but firmly, told that I would be able to make my request at check in. I'm wondering if that's a new policy, or the person answering the phone did not want to do their job. I'm looking at Bldg 5 or 6 since I have 4 yr old and 7 yr old boys. Thoughts? Thanks for any advice...(short of calling tomorrow morning and hoping I get a different CSR)

I've heard that due to many complaints from VIP owners whose room requests were being supplanted by renters and non-vips, BC is no longer supposed to take requests. Who knows if this is indeed true or not.

 

[eeubanks]

I have seen several people talk about renting from Farrell. Who is he?? ANd how do you get in touch whith him??

 

[kleldridge]

So, I called BC directly to make a bldg/room request for my family's arrival next week. I was gently, but firmly, told that I would be able to make my request at check in. I'm wondering if that's a new policy, or the person answering the phone did not want to do their job. I'm looking at Bldg 5 or 6 since I have 4 yr old and 7 yr old boys. Thoughts? Thanks for any advice...(short of calling tomorrow morning and hoping I get a different CSR)

When we went this summer, I made my request at check in. I didn't call or ask beforehand. My request for a fireworks view in Building 5 was granted.

 

[kkandaj]

Officially booked our stay at Bonnet Creek May 12-19, 2012! The price I was given for a 2br was amazing! Now, to just keep my mouth shut so the kiddos don't find out.

 

[eeubanks]

If you don't mind me asking what is an amazing rate. I have been quoted 2 prices. BOth are for a 2BR deluxe for 8 nights. Ken Price quoted $880. And Vacation Strategies LLC quoted $650. Does anyone know about Vacation Strategies, is this a reliable company?? Or is the price to good to be true??

 

[Branabb]

If you don't mind me asking what is an amazing rate. I have been quoted 2 prices. BOth are for a 2BR deluxe for 8 nights. Ken Price quoted $880. And Vacation Strategies LLC quoted $650. Does anyone know about Vacation Strategies, is this a reliable company?? Or is the price to good to be true??

$650 is a pretty good rate. That is approaching Ebay prices. I haven't used them. I did request a quote from VS LLC, and they quoted me the same price for 2BR Deluxe (I think). The problem I had was no references to speak of.

I ended up going with Paul @ Utopia World Vacations for $715 because he has a perfect Ebay rating and several DISers have mentioned him being a solid guy. He ended up getting me a 2BR Pres. for $780 which beat every quote I received.

 

[Branabb]

Are the Presidentials assigned at the time of reservation?

I ask because when I reserved one with Utopia, Paul told me the room number as if it was already a done deal. I hope it is because it's the room I want!

 

[kkandaj]

I used 5starresorts and got a rate of $560 for a 2br deluxe for 7 nights, which is $80/night for Mother's Day week. All of the other quotes were $200-300 more than that.

We were originally going to Washington D.C. to visit MIL for Mother's Day and hotels were $200 a night. DH decided we would take her to Disney instead since it would be cheaper. I think $80/night is a bargain for all the ammenities and room we have.

DS has life threatening food allergies to 5 foods and we have to make 90% of his food from scratch, so not having a kitchen isn't an option for us. Being REQUIRED to cook is just something I have had to accept. I'm thrilled with my rental with a full kitchen for so cheap!

We paid 1/2 today and will pay 1/2 45 days out. Oh dear...is May ever going to come?

 

[CaptainObvious]

I loved Bonnet Creek, until I was packing up on the last day and a HUGE cockroach scurried past me and ran into a hole in the closet.

 

[MacFam4]

Does anyone happen to remember if there is a tea pitcher in the condo? We would like to make a big pitcher of tea or lemonade. Our first stay at WBC is in 60 more days Can't wait!

 

[dizneechic]

$650 is a pretty good rate. That is approaching Ebay prices. I haven't used them. I did request a quote from VS LLC, and they quoted me the same price for 2BR Deluxe (I think). The problem I had was no references to speak of.

I ended up going with Paul @ Utopia World Vacations for $715 because he has a perfect Ebay rating and several DISers have mentioned him being a solid guy. He ended up getting me a 2BR Pres. for $780 which beat every quote I received.

We've also booked with Paul. He has been fabulous to work with and you can't beat his pricing.

Are the Presidentials assigned at the time of reservation?

I ask because when I reserved one with Utopia, Paul told me the room number as if it was already a done deal. I hope it is because it's the room I want!

When I inquired about room assignments here is what I was told:
"RE: Unit Location Assignments --
All "Deluxe" units float as to location, and Unit Locations are assigned by the resort staff in the final 15 days before check-in. All requests for locations are accepted gladly and every attempt is made to place Guests in units that match their requests, or as close to the requests as is possible.
All "Presidential Suites" have pre-assigned locations, and generally never change, unless circumstances beyond the control of the resort should happen."
Paul is also a VIP owner at WBC, technically the VIP benefits do not pass down to people other than the owner, however there have been times when the WBC staff will bend and you get a little bonus. An example of a benefit that would be wonderful is in tower 6 there is a lounge on the top floor that you can apparently see the Epcot fireworks from, however you need to be a VIP and have a key card to access this. You do have to request this privilege at check in and don't be disappointed if you don't get it since technically you shouldn't, but its another potential benefit renting from a VIP owner there.

 

[NHLFAN]

Does anyone happen to remember if there is a tea pitcher in the condo? We would like to make a big pitcher of tea or lemonade. Our first stay at WBC is in 60 more days Can't wait!

There's a Tupperware style of pitcher in the door of the fridge.

 

[NHLFAN]

We just checked out today and I must say we still think WBC is the best timeshare within the gates of Disneyworld.
I had called 3 days before arrival and requested a top floor facing the fireworks and they said the request woould be noted on my ressie and my room wouldn't be assigned until the day of arrival. Upon checking in I again made the request and we received a room in bld 5 on the 12th floor facing the parks. From our balcony we could see both Illuminations and Wishes displays and ended up streaming the view live.
We are owners and the last time we stayed at WBC there was only 3 building finished (been using points in Hawaii) and I must say the resort has grown into a huge world class mega resort. We also really enjoyed seeing both lazy rivers and waterslides being fully utilized.
We can't wait to start planning our next visit back...

 

[eeubanks]

How do I reach Paul at Utopia Vacations to get a quote.??

 

[Branabb]

How do I reach Paul at Utopia Vacations to get a quote.??

You can call him if you want, but he will ultimately request that you submit an email because that is how their process works. Hard quotes, rental agreement, etc are all done via email.

Paul Symington
Utopia World Vacations
Affordable Relaxation
702-575-9255
uwv@utopiaworldvacations.com

 

[lilwhiterabbit]

I think I read somewhere in the thread that laundry detergent is provided by WBC? Does anyone know if they also provide dishwasher detergent or do we need to bring our own? What about garbage bags, paper towels and sponges?

We're trying to figure out exactly what to buy at the grocery store on the way in, since we aren't going to have a lot of chances to make mid-vacation supply runs.

 

[SalandJeff]

To piggyback off PPs post ...

I thought I remember reading that someone was able to call and get additional laundry detergent. I don't want to buy/bring if I don't have to. Anyone know if this is true?

 

[Upatnoon]

I think I read somewhere in the thread that laundry detergent is provided by WBC? Does anyone know if they also provide dishwasher detergent or do we need to bring our own? What about garbage bags, paper towels and sponges?

We're trying to figure out exactly what to buy at the grocery store on the way in, since we aren't going to have a lot of chances to make mid-vacation supply runs.

They provide laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, garbage bags, dish soap, a sponge, and paper towels.

The only thing you may want to bring is a few dryer sheets.

 

[Tracey123]

So, I called BC directly to make a bldg/room request for my family's arrival next week. I was gently, but firmly, told that I would be able to make my request at check in. I'm wondering if that's a new policy, or the person answering the phone did not want to do their job. I'm looking at Bldg 5 or 6 since I have 4 yr old and 7 yr old boys. Thoughts? Thanks for any advice...(short of calling tomorrow morning and hoping I get a different CSR)

I would choose Bldg 5. You have to be 48" tall in order to go on the slide at Bldg 6 so your 4 yr old may not be happy. My kids loved the lazy river at Bldg 5 too.

Someone asked if you can get additional laudry deteregent, all you need to do is ask at the front desk and they will give you more.

 

[saysay]

I think I read somewhere in the thread that laundry detergent is provided by WBC? Does anyone know if they also provide dishwasher detergent or do we need to bring our own? What about garbage bags, paper towels and sponges?

We're trying to figure out exactly what to buy at the grocery store on the way in, since we aren't going to have a lot of chances to make mid-vacation supply runs.

We were able to get more laundry and dishwasher soap. We called housekeeping and they brought it to us, rather quickly I might add. We were short some towels too in one of our bathrooms and they quickly brought us more bath towels. Didn't ask for anything else, but I am sure you could get more shampoos and soaps too.