The we loooooove Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Part 4

jenben8426 · Nov 18, 2015

We check out tomorrow.

We have so loved being at this resort. We can't wait to come back with our children for our next stay. I'm wondering if there is anyone here now, or coming today or tomorrow morning that would benefit from some laundry detergent that we bought and used 2 pods out of a 20 package thing. The brand is All. We just hate to waste it all and it can't fit in with our luggage. Is there some type of bin we could put in to help others out?

Gr8t Fan · Nov 18, 2015

jenben8426 said:
We check out tomorrow. We have so loved being at this resort. We can't wait to come back with our children for our next stay. I'm wondering if there is anyone here now, or coming today or tomorrow morning that would benefit from some laundry detergent that we bought and used 2 pods out of a 20 package thing. The brand is All. We just hate to waste it all and it can't fit in with our luggage. Is there some type of bin we could put in to help others out?

If you don't find any takers, I would just leave it on the lobby table in your building with a sticker that says "free" on it. I'm sure someone will take it.

mrsap · Nov 18, 2015

TravelE said:
I just called the resort number and they said the Presidential Units in Building 6 should be "ready" on November 20. I check in on the 22nd and will report back here.

Thank you for that. I have also called and got different answers each time. We check in on Saturday (3 BR. Presidential) so we're really hoping it will be ready. Would definitely be nice but not holding my breath. Keeping my fingers crossed for both of us!

KimberlyE · Nov 19, 2015

We check in Saturday for our first stay at WBC. All our previous stays have been on property. We are in building 1, room 718. Does that sound like a good location? Is the kiddie pool in the main building heated? Lastly, any advice for us? Things you wish you'd brought (we're driving so we have extra space)? Thanks bunches!!!

KristinU · Nov 19, 2015

KimberlyE said:
We check in Saturday for our first stay at WBC. All our previous stays have been on property. We are in building 1, room 718. Does that sound like a good location? Is the kiddie pool in the main building heated? Lastly, any advice for us? Things you wish you'd brought (we're driving so we have extra space)? Thanks bunches!!!

I'd have brought our own pool towels if we had the room. I also wish I would have known the AC bypass thing before we went. We were in building 2 and were happy with the location, right next door

There is a playscape in that vicinity, so if you have littles, that will be a good spot! Have a great vacay!

ibob52 · Nov 19, 2015

We just checked out of WBC yesterday ... eleven days of bliss.

I am not complaining ~ because we got our favorite location at the resort [shhh it's a secret]

That said ~ there were a few things ~ I feel sould be addressed during a refurb.

1) As mentioned before ... the 2nd bedroom could definitely use a ceiling fan (for two reasons)

It gets hot in the room ... especially when running the clothes dryer ~ YMMV

(lesson learned ~ we ran the dryer when out & about ~ parks etc)

2) The other *Benefit* of having a ceiling fan ~ there would be a additional light fixture.

The single table lamp *does not* provide enough light for the room ... in my opinion.

3) Also the unit we stayed in ~ the faucets *did not* have water filters ~ for the tap water.

I drink a lot of water ~ and this time the water at WBC ~ really did smell very bad.

(lesson learned ~ buy bottled water)

Again we had a *great* stay at WBC ~ but it would please me even more if these items were fixed.

careyr24 · Nov 21, 2015

Building 6 is open for those who were wondering.

Rigbyfab4 · Nov 21, 2015

Anyone who is there - can you tell what's new with bldg 6? Is the pool open too?

mrsap · Nov 22, 2015

Rigbyfab4 said:
Anyone who is there - can you tell what's new with bldg 6? Is the pool open too?

Building 6 is absolutely GORGEOUS. We were in (I believe) Tower 4 two years ago, what a difference. The updated 3 br. Presidential is breathtaking. This room is huge and with the updates makes you feel like you're in a modern home. We have a perfect view of Hollywood Studios and can even see the Osborne lights! If I can figure out how to post pictures I'll do so. pool is open too! People are swimming!

mrsap · Nov 22, 2015

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toweristops · Nov 22, 2015

ibob52 said:
We just checked out of WBC yesterday ... eleven days of bliss.

I am not complaining ~ because we got our favorite location at the resort [shhh it's a secret]

That said ~ there were a few things ~ I feel could be addressed during a refurb.

1) As mentioned before ... the 2nd bedroom could definitely use a ceiling fan (for two reasons)

It gets hot in the room ... especially when running the clothes dryer ~ YMMV

So lesson learned ~ we ran the dryer when out & about ~ parks etc.

2) The other *Benefit* of having a ceiling fan ~ would be a additional light fixture.

The single table lamp does not provide enough light for the room ... in my opinion.

3) Also the unit we stayed in ~ the faucets *did not* have water filters ~ for the tap water.

I drink a lot of water ~ and this time the water at WBC ~ really did smell very bad.

Our remedy ... we purchased ~ H2O in 1 gallon jugs. [less plastic to recycle]

Again we had a *great* stay at WBC ~ but it would please me even more if these items were fixed.

We just returned from WBC and had a great stay but absolutely agree with your points. Florida water is never good but it was just awful. We brought a box fan with us for circulation in the 2nd bedroom which helped but it is a dark room. We also had stove burner issues for the third straight time but maintenance fixed them. Our only other negative was the pool temperature this time. I know they have had above average temperatures but boy it was chilly in that water with the heaters off.

It is so much nicer and affordable to stay here than Disney. If only Wyndham could work out a deal with Disney for early access to FP+ and ADR's like staying at a Disney resort to help with that issue

linzjane88 · Nov 23, 2015

Ok fellow Bonnet Creekers. 118 per night for December 18-25. Tell me to pull the trigger! 2 Bedroom deluxe. I know I should and I am almost certain it won't get better.

ETA: Ok I did it. Turns out I didn't need a second opinion. With the Ebay 5x promotion, the room was $788 but you got back $78 in Ebay bucks. I had found one other deal that was slightly better at $688 on red week but the guy seemed highly flaky. He would email me back almost immediately but then when we made plans to do the Paypal invoices he would go missing and never seal the deal. His rates are suspiciously lower than everyone else's listings. I don't know what he would have to gain by listing low rates and then never actually completing a booking so maybe I am being paranoid but I would rather pay slightly more and feel like I have some backing from Ebay in case things went wrong.

ETA (x2): Of course, the second I hit 'buy it now' my email pops up with the invoice from the first guy. Sheesh, now I have one from Ebay I have to buy and the one from Redweek that's cheaper and the guy *finally* sent the invoice. I hate feeling like I am wasting peoples time trying to get these things booked. Sometimes I long for the convenience of clicking "add to cart" and being done with it on the Disney site.

Rigbyfab4 · Nov 24, 2015

mrsap said:
Pool

Thanks for these! Nine days and counting and I think we will be in tower six!

KristinU · Nov 25, 2015

linzjane88 said:
ETA (x2): Of course, the second I hit 'buy it now' my email pops up with the invoice from the first guy. Sheesh, now I have one from Ebay I have to buy and the one from Redweek that's cheaper and the guy *finally* sent the invoice. I hate feeling like I am wasting peoples time trying to get these things booked. Sometimes I long for the convenience of clicking "add to cart" and being done with it on the Disney site.

Aw, man, so what happens now? Can you sub-lease one of them? Change dates with one of them for a future trip? I hope it works out for you!

linzjane88 · Nov 25, 2015

KristinU said:
Aw, man, so what happens now? Can you sub-lease one of them? Change dates with one of them for a future trip? I hope it works out for you!

Well, it turned out to be quite the giant coincidence. We are traveling with family members who are meeting us there (driving down from Georgia) who also wanted to stay at the BC. I called and asked if I could book the place for them. It was $688 for December 18-25 -2 bedroom deluxe- I had a feeling they wouldn't get around to booking a place until it was gone so she was all for it. GREAT! solved my problem and ensured all my traveling party would stay together. I then paid for both on Paypal and noticed when I got the confirmation email...it was the SAME person I bought the other one for.

Long story still long, the guy only had one booking for that time period but listed in two places and since I bought them basically at the same time he didn't have time to remove the other posting yet. But, he did have the 19-26 available and while he was listing it for more money he said I could have it at the price I paid. He called me to explain it and I felt totally comfortable with him after talking. I already have my confirmation emails! So I got two 2 bdrm bookings over xmas for 7 nights for $688 and $710 (after Ebay Bucks). I feel pretty good about it.

Whats even more exciting is that we fly in on the morning of the 15th so I booked at All Star Movies with the deluxe dining plan (it's only 3 nights!). I have always wanted to try a value eventhough I don't think I could give up Bonnnet Creek and I have also always wanted to try the deluxe dining plan. I got the best of both worlds because if I end up hating ASM or being too 'fooded out' we head to glorious Bonnet Creek by Friday. I am so excited , expecially since we only decided to go last week and everything is falling into place.

KristinU · Nov 25, 2015

Great! Sounds like a win-win-win Linzjane88!

Mambo Junkie · Nov 26, 2015

I am staying there in May. When is it ok to call and request? As I said on another thread, I may not get it but it never hurts to ask. Thanks!

Duke of Pride Rock · Nov 30, 2015

I know this is mentioned in one of these threads somewhere, but I don't have time to read through them...

What tower/floor/room do we need to request to be able to see the fireworks? We have a 2br/2ba deluxe condo reserved. With our little one we know we won't be able to catch the fireworks in the park, so we hope to catch them in our jammies from the balcony.

Dis5150 · Nov 30, 2015

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