The we loooooove Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Part 4

[Spanky]

I like to ask for an additional room key to keep in the car console so it is handy for opening the gate when returning to W B C.

 

[Biggen]

I like to ask for an additional room key to keep in the car console so it is handy for opening the gate when returning to W B C.

This is a great idea. I'm going to do this when we go back in September. We always drive right up to the gate and everyone starts digging in their pockets for the key card which no one can ever find quick enough. I'll keep one right on the dash just for this.

 

[BigredNole]

My experience the week of June 17th was the same as iBob52. I did not even make an attempt at the Parking Desk and no issue the whole week.

 

[TamaraQT]

We are now out of WBC and at Orange Lake. I have to say that the OLR rooms are between the WBC Dlx and Pres units. After just 1 afternoon at OLR, I think it is better, at least activity-wise. Amenity wise, the one thing WBC has over OLR are grills. The grills are a HUGE plus for staying offsite at WBC. The WBC crews cleaned them daily. I just wish the people that used them would clean them when they were done. The wire brushes are right there. The grease is still hot and easily scraped away while hot. But, you get certain people in a place that think the world revolves around them.

We encountered this group at several activities, even ones that there were minor prizes. They were disruptive, disrespectful, and thought that they were owed everything. It was enough to know if they were at an event that it might be better to just leave. At least our encounters with them were near the end of our week. The worst part was their one son who couldn't swim was told to just stand at the steps with no one watching. He threw up his whole dinner into the pool. He was just standing in it, kept throwing up, and wouldn't even make an attempt to throw up out of the pool. The family just told him to stay there and it was WBC's responsibility to clean it up. All while they just sat their trying to win a $2 WBC cup. Everyone had cleared the pool. This kid must have thrown up 5x in it and he is just standing in it in the pool.

Don't get me wrong, we had a great time. But if we saw anyone from this group around, you knew the rest were right behind and it was time to get moving to another area or pool.

OMG !!!! That is disgusting and horrifying. It's not the resorts fault but I am sure if guests witnessed it, there had to be some staff members too that witnessed it. I don't care how much those guests paid, but management should have stepped in and advised they are NOT entitled to ruin or disrupt the vacation of others guests with their obnoxious behavior. That is just downright ridiculous. I bet if WBC threatened to ban them from the resort and activities, I bet their whole attitude and behaviors would have changed. That is just terrible but I am so glad it didn't ruin your vacation my friend !!!

 

[ELSA711]

OMG !!!! That is disgusting and horrifying. It's not the resorts fault but I am sure if guests witnessed it, there had to be some staff members too that witnessed it. I don't care how much those guests paid, but management should have stepped in and advised they are NOT entitled to ruin or disrupt the vacation of others guests with their obnoxious behavior. That is just downright ridiculous. I bet if WBC threatened to ban them from the resort and activities, I bet their whole attitude and behaviors would have changed. That is just terrible but I am so glad it didn't ruin your vacation my friend !!!

** We just returned from a week at WBC and on one of our last nights we had the same issue **
A little 2 year old with no swim diaper threw up and had diarrhea in the pool. I was so disgusted, we left the pools and never returned. Parents didn't seem to care either way.
No lifeguards or staff around the pools, so how are the pools cleaned and monitored? It's really gross if you ask me.

The rooms were very spacious and it was wonderful to have kitchen and washer/dryer since we were in FL for 2 weeks.

But I just don't know if I could ever return. The spa in the master bedroom smelled really bad when turned on. Chemicals or something.
Thankfully my husband waited until we left to tell me one night he found 2 cockroaches in the kitchen.
The cleanliness of the place and lack of staff around bothered me.

 

[SwooshICE]

Checked with VS and there was no availability for a 1BR unit at the end of Sept. Is that a bit odd? Thought it would be low season?

 

[BigredNole]

With the new Wyndham system, it is very possible. More owners now have opportunities to book the resort since the megarenters lost their ability to gobble up all inventory.

 

[Upatnoon]

Checked with VS and there was no availability for a 1BR unit at the end of Sept. Is that a bit odd? Thought it would be low season?

The fallout of the revamp of the Wyndham reservation computer system is continuing. More likely there are plenty of rooms, but they aren't showing up because of computer glitches. It will take while for this to get sorted out. Luckily, Sept is a long ways off, and some of these issues may be resolved by then.

Also, 1BRs are often booked with the intent of upgrading them to a larger unit. If the upgrade doesn't come through -- or if it does come through -- the 1BRs are dumped.

 

[Cdn Gal]

My experience the week of June 17th was the same as iBob52. I did not even make an attempt at the Parking Desk and no issue the whole week.

Could you please tell us the differences in the kitchens at wbc to orange lake? What building did you like at orange lake?

 

[Cdn Gal]

I like to ask for an additional room key to keep in the car console so it is handy for opening the gate when returning to W B C.

We do the same thing

 

[Cdn Gal]

** We just returned from a week at WBC and on one of our last nights we had the same issue **
A little 2 year old with no swim diaper threw up and had diarrhea in the pool. I was so disgusted, we left the pools and never returned. Parents didn't seem to care either way.
No lifeguards or staff around the pools, so how are the pools cleaned and monitored? It's really gross if you ask me.

The rooms were very spacious and it was wonderful to have kitchen and washer/dryer since we were in FL for 2 weeks.

But I just don't know if I could ever return. The spa in the master bedroom smelled really bad when turned on. Chemicals or something.
Thankfully my husband waited until we left to tell me one night he found 2 cockroaches in the kitchen.
The cleanliness of the place and lack of staff around bothered me.

What building were you in? Did anybody tell security? When we have been there we have always seen security walking around.

 

[Cdn Gal]

Here's the thing- you have to let security know or at least the bartender know when there are problems. If a family with a toddler without a swim diaper is in the water, or grandma is drunk, let them know. Nobody can stop the behaviour if Wyndham doesn't know. They will be removed, I have seen it before where security comes over and escorts the people out of the pool area. I have also seen kids being told off by security and asking were their parents are and then security went over and spoke to the parents. Yes I think there should be more security walks, but they will act if somebody lets them know.

 

[margot31]

Does BC allow amazon orders? Even though we are driving and will be able to probably bring most our grocery with us I just want to know if its possible for some things.

 

[TamaraQT]

Does BC allow amazon orders? Even though we are driving and will be able to probably bring most our grocery with us I just want to know if its possible for some things.

No disrespect intended I am just really curious to figure out what would you need amazon to deliver that you couldn't bring with you or pickup while you are there since you are driving? I'm not trying to start an argument or debate...just genuinely curious as to what amazon will deliver that can't be picked up while you are there? Example for me, we don't drive, we fly. One year while I was in Walmart I spotted a crockpot on an open box clearance for like $10 so I bought it. We were there for 10 days and used it only 3 or 4 times. But the money it saved us on meals was worth it. I had to leave it there and I am sure a cleaning person "Thanked Me" for my generosity.

 

[TamaraQT]

** We just returned from a week at WBC and on one of our last nights we had the same issue **
A little 2 year old with no swim diaper threw up and had diarrhea in the pool. I was so disgusted, we left the pools and never returned. Parents didn't seem to care either way.
No lifeguards or staff around the pools, so how are the pools cleaned and monitored? It's really gross if you ask me.

The rooms were very spacious and it was wonderful to have kitchen and washer/dryer since we were in FL for 2 weeks.

But I just don't know if I could ever return. The spa in the master bedroom smelled really bad when turned on. Chemicals or something.
Thankfully my husband waited until we left to tell me one night he found 2 cockroaches in the kitchen.
The cleanliness of the place and lack of staff around bothered me.

I would have died twice that vacation !!!! The two-year old would have Killed me!!! Then the fact that my fear of bugs is BEYOND sensible or rational. I would have died just knowing there were 2 cockroaches that close to me!!!!

 

[msb578]

I would have died twice that vacation !!!! The two-year old would have Killed me!!! Then the fact that my fear of bugs is BEYOND sensible or rational. I would have died just knowing there were 2 cockroaches that close to me!!!!

I thought I would freak out about cockroaches too. Then I saw one on a can of crushed tomatoes, and it actually wasn't a big deal. We eliminated it and moved on.

I decided my new policy is: an occasional cockroach in Florida with tons of food around (and open balconies)- not a huge deal. An infestation? Get the heck out of there.

 

[TamaraQT]

I thought I would freak out about cockroaches too. Then I saw one on a can of crushed tomatoes, and it actually wasn't a big deal. We eliminated it and moved on.

I decided my new policy is: an occasional cockroach in Florida with tons of food around (and open balconies)- not a huge deal. An infestation? Get the heck out of there.

I do prefer screened balconies for that reason. I also prefer hotels/timeshare units with interior corridors. I know the heat and humidity is a breeding ground for bugs/cockroaches. I have seen them around occasionally but if I see one in my unit, I will not stay in it. I will insist on being moved. I will not reside with it.

 

[michelepa]

We just booked a week with Lisa, I am waiting for the guest certificate. We are owners but there was no availability for us. I think we will be ok

I used Lisa last year and everything was fine.
When I didn't' hear from her in the time frame she had said I emailed her and she responded to me right away.

 

[msb578]

I do prefer screened balconies for that reason. I also prefer hotels/timeshare units with interior corridors. I know the heat and humidity is a breeding ground for bugs/cockroaches. I have seen them around occasionally but if I see one in my unit, I will not stay in it. I will insist on being moved. I will not reside with it.

I hear you for sure. And I don't know where all my teary emojis came from- I didn't mean to do that!

 

[michelepa]

I have been reading on this thread about the changes with Wyndham booking...well those changes have made me rethink Bonnet Creek in the future. Many months ago I booked 8 nights at the end of October for $890 through Vacation Strategy. This was similar to what I paid the exact same week in 2016 with Vacation Strategy Unfortunately, I believe financial issues will require me to push this trip back. I contacted VS to get a quote for 8 nights (Feb 24th- March 4th). The quote came back at $2012!!! The VS staff called me and I questioned this as it does not appear that this is a busy week and far earlier than normal spring break season. He disagreed with me and said that it was spring break season and that Wyndham recently increased their prices. There is absolutely no way I would spend that kind of money for Bonnet Creek. Too bad...we enjoyed our last stay but will look to stay on Disney property or look at renting a vacation home.

I agree about price increases.

I had gotten a quote from someone on VRBO a month ago and was ready to book and he said the room was $440 more due to the price increases set by WBC. Not sure if that's true or not. I am now starting my search over. Last year was our first stay at WBC and we really enjoyed ourselves and wanted to stay again this year again for spring break but I don't know if it's worth it...
Last year I booked on ebay but 2018 our spring break is the week before Easter ~much more popular time.

EDITED: I also checked my VS quote~ on 4/5 they quoted me $2146 for our 3 bedroom spring break trip and today they requoted at $2434 so less than two months its gone up $288.00.

But like others have said Disney DVC prices are three to more times that price but I still am bummed about the increase soon after we discovered it

Anyone know when rentals for the week before Easter start showing up on ebay?