missingdisneymore
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- Sep 6, 2012
And you don’t need a “welcome packet”. Just grab an activities calendar/schedule from the activities desk counter.
Thanks so much for this information!
Yes. My sister booked a 3 bedroom, but they could not secure it for her. They told her they could only get a 2 bedroom. She booked in July of last year and was told a month or two before arrival that they could not get the 3 bedroom. Luckily it was just 4 people so my mother could share a bedroom with my nephew. Not sure how common this is.This review worried me a little. We booked a 3-bedroom suite. It's possible they might not be able to secure it? Even though we've paid the deposit? I'm confused about what happened to your sister that got downgraded.
You don't need a parking pass. This has been said literally hundreds of times in this thread.Is the parking pass included in the welcome packet? If not, I'm guessing we have to go to the parking pass desk.
So, if I understand correctly, your sister never actually booked the 3 bedroom. She requested the 3 bedroom, VS said we'll try but we can only guarantee the 2 bedroom; a couple months later VS confirms that they cannot get the 3 bedroom.Yes. My sister booked a 3 bedroom, but they could not secure it for her. They told her they could only get a 2 bedroom. She booked in July of last year and was told a month or two before arrival that they could not get the 3 bedroom. Luckily it was just 4 people so my mother could share a bedroom with my nephew. Not sure how common this is.
I hope this is what happened! We booked a 3-bedroom and paid the deposit. It would be almost impossible for us to randomly have to switch to a two bedroom! I'm a Bonnet Creek newbie so wasn't sure if this was a common thing or not.So, if I understand correctly, your sister never actually booked the 3 bedroom. She requested the 3 bedroom, VS said we'll try but we can only guarantee the 2 bedroom; a couple months later VS confirms that they cannot get the 3 bedroom.
That is different that having a confirmation on a 3 bedroom, and then having the booking company say, oops, never mind you can't have the 3 bedroom. It sounds like your sister TRIED to book a 3 bedroom, but it was never confirmed. "Booked" is not the same as "requested". Big difference.
You guys are much nicer about your parking pass than me. I simply don’t even go to the “parking desk”. After I check in and they tell me to go to the parking desk, I just say “ok” and walk out the front door. I don’t even bother walking over to them.
Totally agree and learned the hard way! I feel my Dh is the kind of person that goes out of his way to have an unnecessary conversation, which of course, he had with them. Then, we received many phone calls daily during our vaca. I think it even started at 8:00 AM. DH caved and agreed to the timeshare presentation. What a waste of valuable time on vaca. We never even used the "free" nights at other hotels since they were not great choices. I refuse to even look in their direction after that trip and do not waste time after checking in to go there.This is exactly what we do as well and I would think anyone posting on here would have read the numerous warnings and helpful hints recommending guests to say thank you, know there is absolutely no reason you NEED to go to the other desk not even for a parking pass, unplug the phone I tge condo, and enjoy your stay unperturbed by any sort of sales pitch.
Well, I was not involved in her reservation process and never saw the paperwork. But, it is my understanding that she put a deposit on a 3 bedroom. To me putting a deposit means booked. A request would be to put a deposit on a two bedroom and then to ask them to let her know if a 3 bedroom came available. She was informed before final payment was due that they could not get a 3 bedroom. Not sure the details as I was not involved.So, if I understand correctly, your sister never actually booked the 3 bedroom. She requested the 3 bedroom, VS said we'll try but we can only guarantee the 2 bedroom; a couple months later VS confirms that they cannot get the 3 bedroom.
That is different that having a confirmation on a 3 bedroom, and then having the booking company say, oops, never mind you can't have the 3 bedroom. It sounds like your sister TRIED to book a 3 bedroom, but it was never confirmed. "Booked" is not the same as "requested". Big difference.
This is exactly what we do as well and I would think anyone posting on here would have read the numerous warnings and helpful hints recommending guests to say thank you, know there is absolutely no reason you NEED to go to the other desk not even for a parking pass, unplug the phone I tge condo, and enjoy your stay unperturbed by any sort of sales pitch.
Well, I was not involved in her reservation process and never saw the paperwork. But, it is my understanding that she put a deposit on a 3 bedroom. To me putting a deposit means booked. A request would be to put a deposit on a two bedroom and then to ask them to let her know if a 3 bedroom came available. She was informed before final payment was due that they could not get a 3 bedroom. Not sure the details as I was not involved.
Yes. I recall that story. Of note we also booked back during the changes as well.It’s odd they took a deposit on a 3 bedroom only to renege later and say they didn’t have it and made your sister accept a 2 bedroom in lieu when it came time to make the final payment. This is the 1st I’ve ever heard of a situation like this. I want to say this is an extremely unique issue and I’ve never heard anyone else have this problem with VS. Your sister just had bad luck with them I guess.
In five years of staying at WBC, I have only heard of one horror story worse than this where someone paid for a reservation with VS, showed up, and there was no reservation in the system for them at WBC. It happened in this thread if you go back a year or two when Wyndham changed how the reservation system worked. Some reservations got “lost in the cracks” during the transition. The family was forced to find a hotel since WBC was sold out. I’m not sure of the outcome with VS but I assume they either picked up the bill at the hotel or VS gave them a refund.
We booked through vacation strategy.Who are you booking through?
If you are looking for a 3 bedroom I would book a.s.a.p. since there aren't many available and book quickly.Well after a whole lot of changes and discussion I think we have landed on a date for next year. It’s really hard to plan a trip around high school, work,and college schedules! Never mind trying to avoid major holidays at Disney. Anyway.. it looks like early May will work for everyone next year . We will be reserving a two bedroom for 9 days. When would you all suggest booking (probably with Vacaton Strategy)? I’m not in any big rush, but if people are booking a year out I will book ASAP. I can’t remember how far out we booked in 2015.
We are checking in tomorrow. Is there anything I must know. We know to skip the parking pass and that we can request a tower at check in but may not get what we ask for. We're having groceries delivered and we're all excited. I have the email from Bonnet Creek confirming my stay, do I need to print it off or can I just show my phone and ID.
If by "early May", you really mean check out by May 15, you shouldn't have a problem getting a two bedroom at all. Also, check out Tripbound.it looks like early May will work for everyone next year . We will be reserving a two bedroom for 9 days.
They might call it a "welcome gift". They made no mention of a parking pass to me. Also, write down the number to your rental car before checking in; they ask for it (this has nothing to do with the parking pass thing).We know to skip the parking pass