The we loooooove Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Part 4

[zebrastreyepz]

You can get the ones at the hotel here, and that includes the Back Bay Bar and Grill: https://www.wyndhamgrandorlando.com/dining/orlando-bar-grill

Here's La Cocina: https://www.yelp.com/biz/la-cocina-pizzeria-and-pool-bar-orlando

Here's Escudos: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/escudos-restaurante-y-barra-orlando?select=svxcFqkMKVfZ8Dh43BXV9Q

Here's La Cantina: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/la-cantina-lake-buena-vista?select=HGxMvN5VZFGh3-T_zEp_ig

A great big non-threatening, non-stalkerish, virtual Disney hug for you!

 

[KristinU]

A great big non-threatening, non-stalkerish, virtual Disney hug for you!

Hahaha! I love it! Happy to do some digging while relaxing on my balcony at WBC since my crew is slow moving this morning!

 

[zebrastreyepz]

Hahaha! I love it! Happy to do some digging while relaxing on my balcony at WBC since my crew is slow moving this morning!

60 days. We arrive in 60 days. I got all our FP done this morning, set our itineraries, made sure to build in 3 hours every afternoon for pool time, and just waiting at this point.

 

[KristinU]

So, you guys, not really WBC related, but a little bit since sometimes the drawback of offsite is the 30 day fastpass thing (unless you do the throwaway thing), I thought I'd share our new revelation. This Youtube video explains the process that we used yesterday and today, and IT. WAS. SLICK. I'm literally never going to spaz out about fastpasses again. The exception is FOP, but we snagged a FP for that at about 20 days out when Disney expanded park hours (and I still maintain that the standby experience is superior anyway with the amazing queue)...but anyway...

The same day fastpass "game" is so great, I literally didn't want to leave the park today because I was having so much fun doing the same day thing! We did 4 parks yesterday, all with this same day technique, and we hit Everest, Dinosaur, RnR, TSMM (yes, they are doing same day fastpasses right now), Frozen, we had Soarin but chose not to use it, Tomorrowland Speedway, Pirates, HM, Jungle Cruise, and Buzz. Today we slept in and went over to DHS in the early afternoon and did RnR, Star Tours, Muppets, RnR, and RnR yet again. So yeah, this thing totally works!

We're of the mindset that the Fastpass+ system really sucked all spontaneity from WDW visits, but DH commented that this approach really brings it back, and I totally agree. We've had a blast the past couple of days!

 

[zebrastreyepz]

So, you guys, not really WBC related, but a little bit since sometimes the drawback of offsite is the 30 day fastpass thing (unless you do the throwaway thing), I thought I'd share our new revelation. This Youtube video explains the process that we used yesterday and today, and IT. WAS. SLICK. I'm literally never going to spaz out about fastpasses again. The exception is FOP, but we snagged a FP for that at about 20 days out when Disney expanded park hours (and I still maintain that the standby experience is superior anyway with the amazing queue)...but anyway...

The same day fastpass "game" is so great, I literally didn't want to leave the park today because I was having so much fun doing the same day thing! We did 4 parks yesterday, all with this same day technique, and we hit Everest, Dinosaur, RnR, TSMM (yes, they are doing same day fastpasses right now), Frozen, we had Soarin but chose not to use it, Tomorrowland Speedway, Pirates, HM, Jungle Cruise, and Buzz. Today we slept in and went over to DHS in the early afternoon and did RnR, Star Tours, Muppets, RnR, and RnR yet again. So yeah, this thing totally works!

We're of the mindset that the Fastpass+ system really sucked all spontaneity from WDW visits, but DH commented that this approach really brings it back, and I totally agree. We've had a blast the past couple of days!

Tap Grab Modify?

 

[KristinU]

Tap Grab Modify?

You got it!

 

[Biggen]

You got it!

I thought you could only use the phone app to make 3 FastPasses in a day. After the 3, you have to use their kiosks. Is this no longer the case?

 

[KristinU]

I thought you could only use the phone app to make 3 FastPasses in a day. After the 3, you have to use their kiosks. Is this no longer the case?

Nope, I think that was the case only for a short while when they started fastpass+

 

[Biggen]

Nope, I think that was the case only for a short while when they started fastpass+

Man, I didn't know that. I assumed it was still only a max of 3 a day via the app. So you can now make unlimited FPs but can't have more than 3 reserved at a given time?

 

[msb578]

Man, I didn't know that. I assumed it was still only a max of 3 a day via the app. So you can now make unlimited FPs but can't have more than 3 reserved at a given time?

After you tap in at your 3rd FP, you can immediately use the app to book a 4th. And after that, one more at a time for the rest of the day.

 

[michelepa]

I can assure you from experience that if you are going during a busy time you will not be able to use this trick as fp are not available nor will they become available for the more popular rides.
Once she said in the video that she made two mountain and a mine train fp two days prior to their visit she lost me!
I knew all these ticks two years ago when we went end of August and they worked then when crowds are much lower than usual.

 

[pepperandchips]

I can assure you from experience that if you are going during a busy time you will not be able to use this trick as fp are not available nor will they become available for the more popular rides.
Once she said in the video that she made two mountain and a mine train fp two days prior to their visit she lost me!
I knew all these ticks two years ago when we went end of August and they worked then when crowds are much lower than usual.

It never hurts to try. I was there last week during the height of spring break (seriously crowds were insane) but this tip still worked for us, even as a party of 7. I just had to refresh A LOT! We saw pretty much everything available at some point, including Navi River Journey and Flight of Passage.

 

[zebrastreyepz]

It never hurts to try. I was there last week during the height of spring break (seriously crowds were insane) but this tip still worked for us, even as a party of 7. I just had to refresh A LOT! We saw pretty much everything available at some point, including Navi River Journey and Flight of Passage.

Yep, because people change their mind and drop stuff all. day. long. You never know unless you give it a chance.

Also: Happy days! Paid off our condo at WBC for our June trip today!

 

[WaterLinds]

Ok, I've read some of the posts about booking windows and changes, etc., but am still trying to figure this all out. E are looking for March 2019, so "prime season."

VS gave me quotes for 2 & 3 bedrooms for that time frame, they were a bit higher than I expected but still a steal compared to most of our other options.

VU says prices are only available within the 60 day window for prime season. If we wait until the late, what are our chances of actually getting a unit? Particularly a 3 bedroom if that's what we decide we want?

Is there a window between now and 60 days when prices through VS or other outlets are likely to drop, or does it usually hold pretty steady until that 60 day mark?

Sorry, I'm sure this information is already here, but my brain may be suffering from ice storm induced difficulties. really wishing I was in Florida now!! (Silly us,we went in February, when it was actually warm and lovely at home in Canada...who knew April would be worse!)

 

[Biggen]

Ok, I've read some of the posts about booking windows and changes, etc., but am still trying to figure this all out. E are looking for March 2019, so "prime season."

VS gave me quotes for 2 & 3 bedrooms for that time frame, they were a bit higher than I expected but still a steal compared to most of our other options.

VU says prices are only available within the 60 day window for prime season. If we wait until the late, what are our chances of actually getting a unit? Particularly a 3 bedroom if that's what we decide we want?

Is there a window between now and 60 days when prices through VS or other outlets are likely to drop, or does it usually hold pretty steady until that 60 day mark?

Sorry, I'm sure this information is already here, but my brain may be suffering from ice storm induced difficulties. really wishing I was in Florida now!! (Silly us,we went in February, when it was actually warm and lovely at home in Canada...who knew April would be worse!)

The longer out your reservation is, the more you pay. Doesn’t VS give you a 100% refund if you cancel more than 60 days out? I’d book with them and continue to look in the meantime elsewhere. Renting from a private owner will be better if you can find one. When you get under the 60 and 30 day windows, the prices do go down.

I just booked with VS for a Sep 2018 stay at WBC. I’ve been staying at WBC for about 6 years now and the rates have gone up universally through all the megarenters due to Wyndham's change in reservation policy. However, it’s still a night and day difference from the WDW overpriced official resorts.

 

[supamaki]

Just checked in yesterday, if anyone needs any information I'm happy to get it.

 

[WaterLinds]

The longer out your reservation is, the more you pay. Doesn’t VS give you a 100% refund if you cancel more than 60 days out? I’d book with them and continue to look in the meantime elsewhere. Renting from a private owner will be better if you can find one. When you get under the 60 and 30 day windows, the prices do go down.

I just booked with VS for a Sep 2018 stay at WBC. I’ve been staying at WBC for about 6 years now and the rates have gone up universally through all the megarenters due to Wyndham's change in reservation policy. However, it’s still a night and day difference from the WDW overpriced official resorts.

Yes, I believe it is fully refundable until 60 days. I posted a while back to ask if anyone has ever used that option with them, because I'm curious how easy they make getting the refund? No one replied, so if anyone reading this now has experience I'd love to hear about it! I know they're well regarded generally, mostly just curious about whether the refund process is hassle free.

I suspect availability is going to be limited inside the 60 days and I may not be comfortable cancelling at 61 days and hoping we can re-book the next day for cheaper, but I guess we can keep an eye on availability up until that mark and see. Have people had much luck booking inside the 60 days for busy times this year? We have a bit of date flexibility right now too, although by 60 days we'll likelyhave booked our flights and lose that advantage.

 

[zebrastreyepz]

Just checked in yesterday, if anyone needs any information I'm happy to get it.

I'm wondering how early the place you can get some breakfast in the main building is open. The cantina?

 

[Biggen]

I'm wondering how early the place you can get some breakfast in the main building is open. The cantina?

I’m not there but the breakfast buffet opens at 7am. Our kids make sure even on vacation we get up early...

 

[Biggen]

Yes, I believe it is fully refundable until 60 days. I posted a while back to ask if anyone has ever used that option with them, because I'm curious how easy they make getting the refund? No one replied, so if anyone reading this now has experience I'd love to hear about it! I know they're well regarded generally, mostly just curious about whether the refund process is hassle free.

I suspect availability is going to be limited inside the 60 days and I may not be comfortable cancelling at 61 days and hoping we can re-book the next day for cheaper, but I guess we can keep an eye on availability up until that mark and see. Have people had much luck booking inside the 60 days for busy times this year? We have a bit of date flexibility right now too, although by 60 days we'll likelyhave booked our flights and lose that advantage.

I’ve never used their refund policy, but VS is pretty well respected and I doubt you’d have issues. They do offer trip cancellation protection where you can cancel 30days out or more and still receive a full refund so you could go that route.

I’d say if you’re flying, getting concrete reservations are paramount. We live in FL and drive to WDW and I still like to book far out dates. I’m not comfortable planning a future trip without long standing reservations. I’d really only feel comfortable booking 30 days out or less if it was a spur of the moment trip.