The we loooooove Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Part 4

[BigredNole]

However, it sounds like we would be better off going BEFORE we go to a park? Are we allowed to go at, say, 7:00 am and do a pre check in?

That is exactly what I would do. Not sure if you have a car or not. I would just let the fam go to the park as they normally do. Just you go do early check-in, get choice of room (may have to wait), and SKIP the parking desk. You won't be harassed because your spouse is not with you. Then, just drive to the park they are headed to and meet there. Check-in should only take 15-20 minutes tops.

 

[katie111]

Do any of the buildings have a restaurant/bar inside of them?

 

[BigredNole]

Going strictly from memory, the Wyndham Grand Orlando (attached to WBC) has a bar and restaurant inside. There are bars and quick service type food places at the pools in Tower 5 and Tower 6. Not sure of the hours. There is a QS type place by the lobby that has standard hours. I think the Waldorf right next to it has Bull and Bear which is suppose to be excellent. WGO has Deep Blue Seafood. I have heard that is excellent as well. One thing to factor in though is that hotel places tend to be a bit more expensive. Going offsite just a few miles, you run into better prices and Happy Hour

 

[KristinU]

That is exactly what I would do. Not sure if you have a car or not. I would just let the fam go to the park as they normally do. Just you go do early check-in, get choice of room (may have to wait), and SKIP the parking desk. You won't be harassed because your spouse is not with you. Then, just drive to the park they are headed to and meet there. Check-in should only take 15-20 minutes tops.

This is exactly my plan for our upcoming trip, with the addition of me heading to the grocery store after checking in and then swinging back to the WBC bell desk to drop off said groceries

 

[BigredNole]

You may want to hold off on grocery shopping unless the room is ready. I am not certain WBC has refrigerated storage. If it were me, check-in, meet family at the park, then head to the grocery store when room is ready, then back to WBC.

 

[KristinU]

You may want to hold off on grocery shopping unless the room is ready. I am not certain WBC has refrigerated storage. If it were me, check-in, meet family at the park, then head to the grocery store when room is ready, then back to WBC.

Nope, they do have refrigerated and frozen storage at the main bell station

ETA: I will likely swing through after checking in to be sure they have plenty of room, of course.

 

[act1980]

I have found towers 1, 2, 3 to have plenty of parking spaces.

Good to know, thanks! I assumed certain towers wouldn't be as busy. I did try parking in the garage in Tower 6 but that was rammed too.

 

[Lmiller1882]

Has anyone stayed in the Tower 6 Four Bedroom Presidential? Do you have views of pool and lake and fireworks? Thanks!!

 

[Lmiller1882]

Does anyone have menu's of the restaurants at Bonnet Creek? Any food close to Tower 6?

 

[kfsprt444]

Does anyone know where the splash pad for toddlers and playground is located? ... as in, near which tower? I am heading down in 2 weeks with my parents, husband, and 2.5 year old daughter. I'm 6 months pregnant so want to request a room (although I know not guaranteed) at check in that is 'near' toddler attractions as to avoid trekking all over the resort with a bowling ball belly, likely trying to keep up with my daughter!

 

[ibob52]

IIRC there is a splash area by the Main Building / Puerto de Leon on the map.

There is a mini playground for toddlers etc . . near Tower 1

Occasionally there is a Bounce House set up on the Lawn between

Tower 1 and the Main Building.

 

[chicagoshannon]

The bounce house is not always there. We've actually only seen it on one of our visits.

I would suggest tower 1 for the proximity to the main pool and play ground. Tower 4 wouldn't be bad either. That tower is right by the ampitheater where they have shows (magic show and gatorland)

I think our favorite tower is tower 3 though. It is right by the pool that has a small kiddie pool, there is always adequate parking, and one of the bar/restaurants is right there too. We stayed in tower 6 last time and while the pool that's there is nice it was always pretty noisy and it was just such a big tower that we could never find parking. I think we'll be requesting tower 3 again next time.

 

[kangamangus]

Has anyone stayed in the Tower 6 Four Bedroom Presidential? Do you have views of pool and lake and fireworks? Thanks!!

We had a pretty stunning view of the Epcot fireworks, and MK further away. The pool was on the other side of the building.
If you had pool view, you might have a view of the Hollywood studio fireworks, but it wouldnt be a very good angle.

 

[airplane]

Can I book last minute? For example if I jump in my car tonight and get there in 15 hours... Also can I add on days while I am there?

 

[Upatnoon]

Can I book last minute? For example if I jump in my car tonight and get there in 15 hours... Also can I add on days while I am there?

This is a timeshare resort that requires planning, not a hotel. Sometimes you can find a firesale on ebay or tugbbs, but for the most part you have to plan ahead.

You may be able to book the resort on one of the hotel sites, but be prepared to pay much more than what you can find on the gray market.

 

[BigredNole]

Can I book last minute? For example if I jump in my car tonight and get there in 15 hours... Also can I add on days while I am there?

AS the previous poster stated, you cannot just show up, at least not at WBC. You could possibly do it at the hotel building of Wyndham Grand Orlando but it is just a studio room (I believe).

The best thing to do is go to TUG (Timeshare User Group), join, and ask on the boards. You will most likely find Gold or Platinum VIP owners that are more than willing to check availability, book at the massive discount rate, and get you something if there is inventory. The advantage of a PlatVIP owner is they can book inside 60-days for 50% of the points AND get a free room upgrade based on inventory. If you are booking a 2BR Dlx and the only upgrade available is a 4BR Pres, they can book the 4BR Pres at 50% of the points for the 2BR Dlx.

 

[blakefamily]

Can hardly wait for our trip 5/13/17. 2 more months and we will be at WBC again.

 

[michelepa]

We will be checking into WBC in two weeks around this time - first time - very excited- alot of new things planned

 

[mom25kiddos]

We are heading to WBC in May (and don't know much about it), have never stayed there before but our kids have often enjoyed the resort activities at other timeshares we have stayed at. are there similar activities at WBC (crafts, organized fun/mayhem for kids)? If so, any ideas on the typical schedule/activities?

 

[Tinknalli]

There are things like tie dye shirts, ice cream socials, trivia,crafts, face painting, wild life shows, sometimes blow up slides and bouncehouses. And other stuff, I can't think of right now. Some things are free and some have a fee. You will be given a weekly activities schedule when you check in. There are magnets on the fridge so we hang it there.