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Questions Re: new Fairfield timeshare in Orlando
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Question: I went to a Fairfield Inns and Suites timeshare presentation this past
weekend in Nashville, TN. They said a lot of things about a new
timeshare they are building that I found to be a bit hard to believe.
They say they are building a resort called Bonnett Creek. I know that
WDW has a golf course by that name, but I am just trying to check the
truthfulness of the timeshare pitchman. I have several issues with
what they claim will be true about this location and the benefits of
ownership there. The resort has not yet been completed and there are
no timeshare spots available for sale there just yet. They claim it
will be on the market in the next 2 or 3 months.
They claim that it will be located on WDW property and will not be
part of DVC. Now, why would Disney allow a company that sells nothing
but timeshares build a non-DVC timeshare on property? That is just bad
business to my mind. Can anyone give me any information about if this
Bonnett Creek Fairfield is actually going to be on WDW property?
**NOTE...I realize that Fairfield is part of a large corporation that
does lots of different travel business options, but I am focusing my
thoughts only on Fairfield's timeshare business.**
They claim that buying into the Fairfield timeshare at Bonnett Creek,
you will be able to use your timeshare points to stay at regular WDW
owned resorts too. Now, I know you can use DVC points for staying at
value, moderate, and deluxe WDW resorts, but I find this to be highly
suspect. Can anyone out there help me to debunk this?
They claim that when you buy there at Bonnett Creek, you will have the
ability to have a "Universal Studios like" jump/fastpass that will
allow you to go to the front of the line at every WDW attraction.
This one of the first off balance things they said in this list of
questions that I am asking. I think this has to be a load of bunk for
sure. Why would WDW allow a non-WDW timeshare resort's guests the
ability to do something that DVC members can't even do?
They claim that Bonnett Creek owners will have access to half price
WDW admission tickets. Again, this sounded like a load of bull to me.
So, what do you think? Anyone out there have any experience with
Fairfield that would make you think this stuff is true? Anyone work
for the company that can provide me any information to back this stuff
up?
I wouldn't mind investing in a timeshare, but I want to deal with a
company that doesn't have to resort to lies and half truths to sell me
something I already want. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Answer: Do you know where the information is about this
place? It is true that there is Bonnet Creek resort going up. It is
located on a piece of property that is literally just next to Disney and
the I-4 highway.
Apparently (and this is 2nd-hand info mind you) because of where the
property is located, Disney had to provide an access road to the
property from Disney property. From what I've seen it's located near
the intersection of Epcot Center Drive and Buena Vista Drive, just East
of the Carribbean Beach Resort. I've seen a road there with a sign for
Bonnet Creek construction access at the road. Last trip was in Feb, so
I'm not sure what it's status is now.
As far as their claims, (like line jumping), I seriously doubt that's
true. Fastpass is the only thing Disney offers for all guests at the
parks. It could, however, be true about points being used at Disney
resorts. The DVC allows members to use points at many other resorts
around the world, so the plan could be reciprocal. Again, I'd like to
see these claims in writing.
In addition, Fairfield Inns are very much the "Motel 6" of the Marriott
chain. I'm imagining this is some kind of inexpensive time-sharing at
best and I doubt they would have some kind of "extra special" prviliges
with Disney. They'll probably have a deal like "good neighbor" hotels
in the area.
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