h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Well my DW and I made a decision the other day partially based on the ever increasing prices at Disney. We purchased/were given a time share at the Wyndham Bonnet Creek. As some of you may know I've been helping a close friends senior mother try to sell her timeshare. After almost two years of trying to sell it and us paying her maintenance fees for her she gave it to us. She couldn't afford the fees and I told her when she sold it she could just pay us back with proceeds from the sale. Basically two years of fees is more than its worth. She is tired of dealing with and She said if we paid all the transfer fees we could have it because we paid two years of fees for her. After crunching the numbers on how much we spend to go to Disney 14-21 days per year it was a no brainer. We will get a one bedroom condo next to the Caribbean Beach club for one week at Christmas or two weeks in the summer. We are going to save a bunch of money each year. For example. This summer, June 1st-15th, if we stayed at the Caribbean Beach Club it would cost us $2315 for two weeks. Room only. If we were to stay in a comparable one bedroom with a kithchen like AKV it would cost us $8618.54. Even if we stayed at a value resort it would cost us $1773.62. And these price are the special offer prices:Spring vacation offer. Not the regular price. It will cost us $758.90 to stay at Wyndham bonnet creek. A 3.5 or 4 star property. That's our annual maintenance fees. Which includes all housekeeping and fees. This does not take into account the money we will save by eating meals in the condo and outside of Disney. Now I know a time share is not for everybody and we got a great deal but we we've stayed at the wyndham bonnet creek and love it. And since we make two trips a year to Disney it's worth it to us. I must admit its not the same as staying on property. it wont be as magical, sorry lou, but it does have a shuttle bus to all 4 parks, DTD, Universal, and Seaworld. With Disney continually raising prices on food, resorts, and tickets we had to do something to offset the price hikes. We will probably still stay at an on site resort or rent an RV at the Fort since we come twice a year. Unless we can get a great deal on a room at Wyndham because we are now owners. I won't know what they charge to rent a condo since the paperwork is in process. We sent off the the Quit Claim Deed today. We won't have the Magical express but with the money we will save can afford a taxi and we will have enough money to pay for at least two APs if not three APs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Main building check in. We sat on our private balcony and watched the fireworks at Epcot every night. Lake and one of the buildings. Five or six on site restaurants. One of six pools. Two or three pools have lazy rivers and I think all have water slides Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Retired & Tired (Judy) 90 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Congratulations. You got a great deal. We still hope to see you at the Fort at Christmas. So happy for all of you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Wow looks nice! Who cares where you stay, as long as you get to see the mouse! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Millermouseketeers MaryAnn 150 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Congrats! Looks nice! Yes like Judy said you still need to visit the Fort. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 While technically it's not on WDW property, geographically it is.I'm not a big believer that you have to stay at Disney resort in order to have a magical great time.There are about 4 times as many accommodations off property than on, so a lot people seem to be able to enjoy Disney without staying there.You won't be immersed in all things Disney, but that may not be a bad thing.Also, if you don't like the WDW transportation system, you may not like their transportation even more, it's just ok. I would want a car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 I have stayed at Wyndham at other locations and loved it. Also, my daughter stayed at an non-Disney resort when she went with a friend in Jan. and they had a very magical trip. I think you got a great deal and i hope you enjoy it for many years to come! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Congratulations. You got a great deal. We still hope to see you at the Fort at Christmas. So happy for all of you.Thanks. We are trying to get a campsite reserved for the 25th-1st or 2nd. Jason is working on it and he has the 25th so far and we've reserved Donnie's 5er and golf cart. So if all goes well we'll get to see y'all again. Remember you said I might get a waffle. But I really want a Kimberly hug. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Wow looks nice! Who cares where you stay, as long as you get to see the mouse!It's really nice and being able to have spacious condo with a full kitchen, washer & dryer is a definite plus. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Congrats! Looks nice! Yes like Judy said you still need to visit the Fort.You will. Are y'all going to be there this Christmas again? I missed you this last trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 While technically it's not on WDW property, geographically it is.I'm not a big believer that you have to stay at Disney resort in order to have a magical great time.There are about 4 times as many accommodations off property than on, so a lot people seem to be able to enjoy Disney without staying there.You won't be immersed in all things Disney, but that may not be a bad thing.Also, if you don't like the WDW transportation system, you may not like their transportation even more, it's just ok. I would want a car.Ill actually miss the WDW transportation the most. We always say the moment we get to Orlando airport is when it feels like our vacation has started. On to the magical express and then to our resort. I am in my car all day so when I get to Disney I really appreciate the buses, the monorail, and the boats. Especially the boats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 WOW congrats I am sure you will enjoy it just the same!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 I have stayed at Wyndham at other locations and loved it. Also, my daughter stayed at an non-Disney resort when she went with a friend in Jan. and they had a very magical trip. I think you got a great deal and i hope you enjoy it for many years to come!Thanks. This summer will be our first time as owners to stay at Wyndham. We really love all the amenities they have there. We will still be staying at the fort occasionally and at DVC resorts. We found a website were we rent owners points and it saves you a ton of money our booking the rooms through Disney. As a matter of fact we will be staying at AKV this summer for only $208/night. The company doesn't advertise on this page so and I'm not going to do it for them but if your interested in getting the info PM me and I'll share it with you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 WOW congrats I am sure you will enjoy it just the same!!!!!!Thanks. I know we will. I was talking with DW about ways to make it feel more like Disney for our DD(9). Like having a few mickey balloons in the condo or brining her Disney stuffed animals. Well DD overheard us and said they've got the pizza restaraunt next to my favorite pool like at ASmusic. I think she'll be ok. Lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Looks and sounds really nice Ray, and a great option for making vacations more affordable. Enjoy!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Looks and sounds really nice Ray, and a great option for making vacations more affordable. Enjoy!!Thanks Mo. It will certainly make our vacation money go a lot further. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AuburnJen 772 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Thanks. This summer will be our first time as owners to stay at Wyndham. We really love all the amenities they have there. We will still be staying at the fort occasionally and at DVC resorts. We found a website were we rent owners points and it saves you a ton of money our booking the rooms through Disney. As a matter of fact we will be staying at AKV this summer for only $208/night. The company doesn't advertise on this page so and I'm not going to do it for them but if your interested in getting the info PM me and I'll share it with you.tell them they should advertise... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 tell them they should advertise...Good idea. PM me your contact info and ill pass it on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Looks nice! I've only heard good things about that place. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 First page bragging rights!!! This is going to turn into a trip report, right?? BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daverene 14 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Stayed there several times loved it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted March 6, 2014 Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Congrats!Your dollarsYour choiceThat's the beauty of living in the greatest country on earthHave fun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 First page bragging rights!!! This is going to turn into a trip report, right??There's a very good chance if that happening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Stayed there several times loved itDD loves the pirate ship slide and the other pool with the pizza restaraunt at the pool Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Congrats!Your dollarsYour choiceThat's the beauty of living in the greatest country on earthHave fun!Is this a great country or what? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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