The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[aubriee]

thanks for all your help! i couldnt find Aaron Washburn web address can you please share it or pm me thanks so much!!

Sure! He lists on myresortnetwork.com (as does Shelby Resorts). He should be the first one on this list:
http://www.myresortnetwork.com/Condo-Rentals/Lake-Buena-Vista/Florida/Wyndham-Bonnet-Creek-Resort/

You can also contact them here: http://www.washburntimeshare.com/

 

[Protaras76]

Anyone know if you can arrange airport transfers from sanford though WBC??

 

[cruisinpan567]

We are here now. First time here and we think it is very nice. Tower 2 6th floor. Having a great time!

 

[DCTooTall]

Anyone know if you can arrange airport transfers from sanford though WBC??

The resort doesn't offer any sort of airport transportation, even if you are flying into MCO. You would need to arrange your own airport transportation, be it a rental car, shared shuttle, taxi, or towncar.


Personally I prefer rental cars since the cost difference isn't much and I prefer having a vehicle available while on vacation

 

[dis2cruise]

What if you need extra washing machine detergent or body soap can we get more or should I pack some?

 

[eangel12]

What if you need extra washing machine detergent or body soap can we get more or should I pack some?

Pack it!!

 

[Mouse13]

I’m a senior contributor for TripAdvisor and have been regularly reading the reviews for Wyndham Bonnet Creek on their website for almost a year. Lately, sprinkled among the more positive reviews, there have been several comments about roaches, bugs, and rooms that aren’t very clean. My family and I will be staying there in October for the first time and I really want it to be a clean and magical experience. Have any DisBoarders have experienced the less than ideal conditions like those mentioned on TripAdvisor?

 

[flyjoanne]

We will be going in October as well and have the same concerns/ questions.

 

[Upatnoon]

I’m a senior contributor for TripAdvisor and have been regularly reading the reviews for Wyndham Bonnet Creek on their website for almost a year. Lately, sprinkled among the more positive reviews, there have been several comments about roaches, bugs, and rooms that aren’t very clean. My family and I will be staying there in October for the first time and I really want it to be a clean and magical experience. Have any DisBoarders have experienced the less than ideal conditions like those mentioned on TripAdvisor?

I have not noticed any big problems and we have stayed there about 20 times. If you read the reports on here, they are pretty much all positive. Usually the negative comments are more in the more emotional "we miss staying on property," "we miss Disney magic" realm.

We have had people asking the same question as you as those negative reviews on tripadvisor have been around for a while. Some people speculate the negative reviews are because people think they are getting a full-service hotel and not a timeshare. Some speculate the resort is getting hit with fake reviews from the other timeshares in Orlando.

 

[Kemorr]

I have not noticed any big problems and we have stayed there about 20 times. If you read the reports on here, they are pretty much all positive. Usually the negative comments are more in the more emotional "we miss staying on property," "we miss Disney magic" realm.

We have had people asking the same question as you as those negative reviews on tripadvisor have been around for a while. Some people speculate the negative reviews are because people think they are getting a full-service hotel and not a timeshare. Some speculate the resort is getting hit with fake reviews from the other timeshares in Orlando.

I don't know, one of the recent bad reviews was accompanied by some pretty bad looking photos, scratched and beat up furniture, blinds broken and missing and a nasty hair attached to a salt shaker. This was a review of a 4 bed presidential, so that worried me as that is what I have in Oct. I guess the hair could have been "planted" but it is hard to see how the rest could be faked. They also complained about the view (which doesn't bother me) and roaches and fleas in the room which does bother me!

Edited to add that this review was posted last week.

 

[party-of-five]

Mouse13 and flyjoanne please post a review here when you return. I have been looking into WBC for our trip next year, but have been getting concerned with reading these bad reviews. Especially the ones regarding cleanliness and bugs.

I agree with the pp. it's difficult to validate the authenticity of some reviews. And I have seen very few negative reviews here on the Dis.

Thanks.

 

[oscarkat]

Because we all love to see pricing:
I booked two weeks ago through Vacation Strategy for 13 nights (Sept 29 - Oct 12) for $1510.

 

[cruisinpan567]

Pack it!!

The rooms come with enough laundry detergent for 4 loads of wash. Bring soap but should be enough for a week. There is dish soap, two rolls of toilet paper, a couple bags of coffee and filters. I will post more later this week. We are here now. The place is very nice

 

[Mouse13]

I have not noticed any big problems and we have stayed there about 20 times. If you read the reports on here, they are pretty much all positive. Usually the negative comments are more in the more emotional "we miss staying on property," "we miss Disney magic" realm.

We have had people asking the same question as you as those negative reviews on tripadvisor have been around for a while. Some people speculate the negative reviews are because people think they are getting a full-service hotel and not a timeshare. Some speculate the resort is getting hit with fake reviews from the other timeshares in Orlando.

Thanks for sharing your experiences and thoughts. I'm thinking the fake review theory might have some credence. If I knew the names of some other timeshare properties in the area, I would look them up to see if they have similar reviews on Trip Advisor.

 

[cruisinpan567]

I’m a senior contributor for TripAdvisor and have been regularly reading the reviews for Wyndham Bonnet Creek on their website for almost a year. Lately, sprinkled among the more positive reviews, there have been several comments about roaches, bugs, and rooms that aren’t very clean. My family and I will be staying there in October for the first time and I really want it to be a clean and magical experience. Have any DisBoarders have experienced the less than ideal conditions like those mentioned on TripAdvisor?

We are here now. Our first time we love it. Tower 2 just redone. Everything has been nice so far.

 

[flyjoanne]

Mouse13 and flyjoanne please post a review here when you return. I have been looking into WBC for our trip next year, but have been getting concerned with reading these bad reviews. Especially the ones regarding cleanliness and bugs.

I agree with the pp. it's difficult to validate the authenticity of some reviews. And I have seen very few negative reviews here on the Dis.

Thanks.

I will post a detailed review!

 

[uksteveo]

I will post a detailed review!

Always look forward to the reviews!

 

[Mac4life30]

I stayed there and Im goign to be the odd man out but I didnt like it!

Even though your in the middle of the magic it didnt feel like it. I was lucky enough to have an Epcot view but without it I wouldnt have even known where I was.

I was told they charge for Disney transportation (not sure if its true).

Parking was a nightmare

The mini water park was packed even at 11pm.

Except for some amenities I rather stay at the All Stars.

 

[carlbarry]

I’m a senior contributor for TripAdvisor and have been regularly reading the reviews for Wyndham Bonnet Creek on their website for almost a year. Lately, sprinkled among the more positive reviews, there have been several comments about roaches, bugs, and rooms that aren’t very clean. My family and I will be staying there in October for the first time and I really want it to be a clean and magical experience. Have any DisBoarders have experienced the less than ideal conditions like those mentioned on TripAdvisor?

Great T-Shirt!

 

[Silock]

I’m a senior contributor for TripAdvisor and have been regularly reading the reviews for Wyndham Bonnet Creek on their website for almost a year. Lately, sprinkled among the more positive reviews, there have been several comments about roaches, bugs, and rooms that aren’t very clean. My family and I will be staying there in October for the first time and I really want it to be a clean and magical experience. Have any DisBoarders have experienced the less than ideal conditions like those mentioned on TripAdvisor?

We stay there at least once a year, and never have any problems whatsoever. Now, we never go during a peak time, so we never have any crowding problems, but we've never experienced bugs/roaches/anything like that. I've seen roaches at other Wyndham properties (New Orleans was particularly bad), but not Bonnet Creek.

Also, if there was scratched furniture, I didn't notice. If I did, I doubt I would have cared, though, so take that for what it's worth.