Park City Recommendations

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Written by: Dustin Rocksvold

PARK CITY RESORTS

Wyndham Park City

  • Parking fee daily
  • 1 pool & 2 hot tubs
  • Gondola access & ski valet
  • Staff very friendly & informative about area

Worldmark Park City (Club Pass Resort)

  • Café & lounge
  • Gondola access & ski
  • Pool & hot tub

Worldmark Midway (Club Pass Resort)

  • 30-minutes from Park City
  • Indoor pool & hot tub
  • Ski areas nearby

PARK CITY RESTAURANTS/FOOD

  • Aristo’s (Greek cuisine) (Salt Lake City, UT) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives) (one-hour drive)
  • Blue Boar Inn (in Midway, UT) (one-hour drive)
  • Crown Burger (Salt Lake City) (one-hour drive)
  • Moochies Meatballs & More (Salt Lake City, UT) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives) (one-hour drive)
  • Sammy’s Bistro (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
  • Silver Star Café (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
  • The Blue Plate Diner (Salt Lake City, UT) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives) (one-hour drive)
  • Tin Roof Grill (Sandy, UT) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives) (one-hour drive)

PARK CITY BARS

PARK CITY ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES

  • Alpine Loop Scenic Drive (20-mile scenic drive) (American Fork Canyon, UT) (one-hour drive to get there)
  • Antelope Island State Park (Syracuse, UT) (one-hour drive)
  • Arches National Park (4-hour drive)
  • Bobsled & Luge Rides (at Olympic Park)
  • Cascade Springs, UT (boardwalk over clear natural pools) (hiking trails) (one-hour drive)
  • Great Salt Lake (30 miles away)
  • Heber Valley Railroad (Heber City, UT) (30-minute drive?)
  • Kennecott Copper Mine
  • Loveland Living Planet Aquarium (Draper, UT) (one-hour drive)
  • Mirror Lake Byway (scenic drive) (Kamas, UT) (30-minute drive to get to it)
  • Park City Alpine Slide
  • Park City Historic Main Street (should not be missed)
  • Park City Museum
  • Provo Canyon (scenic drive) (many waterfalls) (30-minute drive to get to east end)
  • Salt Lake City bus tour
  • Salt Lake City walking tour
  • Silver lake hiking trails (Alpine, UT) (one-hour drive)
  • The Homestead Crater Hot Springs (Midway, UT) (one-hour drive)
  • Timpanogas Caves National Monument (American Fork, UT) (one-hour drive)
  • Utah Olympic Park (includes Olympic Training Center)
  • Wasatch Mountain Golf Course (at State park) (very nice course) (Midway, UT) (one-hour drive)
  • Zion National Park (4-1/2-hour drive)

PARK CITY GROCERY STORES

PARK CITY OTHER INFO

  • Park City Trolley (hop on hop off free transit system)
  • Salt Lake City (30 mile away) (one-hour drive)

PARK CITY ADDRESSES

Wyndham Park City
2105 Frostwood Boulevard
Park City, UT 84098
Phone: 435-655-4600

Worldmark Park City
4070 Willow Draw
Park City, UT 84098
Phone: 435-645-4400

Worldmark Midway
868 West Lime Canyon Road
Midway, UT 84049
Phone: 435-654-9234

NOTE: This is information I have compiled from comments posted on this site and other timeshare Facebook sites. I have been to some of these places (with * at end of name) and the others are recommendations from other people.

Panama City Beach Recommendations

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Written by: Dustin Rocksvold

PANAMA CITY BEACH RESORTS

Wyndham Vacation Resorts Panama City Beach

  • 2 pools
  • All rooms Gulf view
  • Direct beach access
  • Get higher floors for better view
  • Heated pool
  • No Presidential Reserve perks to speak of
  • Parking can be a pain
  • Presidential Reserve units generally are not worth the extra points
  • Request a room away from the elevator
  • Room 2047 (2 bedroom presidential) (looks nice from pictures)
  • Tiki Bar
  • Upper floors have awesome views

Panama City Resort & Club

  • Tee off at the Holiday Inn® Golf Course for half the price.
  • Studio or 1-bedroom units

Bluegreen's Bayside Resort & Spa

  • 24-hour, state-of-the-art gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Private bay beach
  • Heated pools
  • Onsite eateries, restaurants, and bars

Ocean Towers Beach Club

  • 1, 2-bedroom suites
  • Washers and dryers
  • Exercise room
  • Pool, hot tub and sauna

Landmark Holiday Beach Resort

  • 1, 2, or 3-bedroom suites
  • Washers and Dryers in unit
  • Hot tub and sauna
  • Indoor heated pool
  • Tennis courts
  • Beach volleyball

PANAMA CITY BEACH RESTAURANTS/FOOD

  • A’more Donuts (good donuts & pastries)
  • Andy’s Flour Power Café & Grill
  • Angelo’s Steak Pit
  • Another Broken Egg Café
  • Barefoot on the Beach Bar & Grill (good lunch)
  • Bayou Bill’s Crab House
  • Bayou on the Beach Café & Oyster Bar
  • Boar’s Head Restaurant & Tavern
  • Boon Docks Restaurant
  • Captain Anderson’s Restaurant & Waterfront Market (great food)
  • Captain’s Table Seafood
  • Coram’s Steak & Egg
  • Dat Cajun Place
  • Diego’s Burrito Factory
  • Dockside Seafood & Oyster House
  • Dusty’s Oyster Bar
  • Fatty’s Sandwich Shop
  • Firefly
  • Gary’s Oyster Shack
  • Hammerhead Fred's
  • Hofbrau Beer Garden (in Pier Park)
  • J. Michael’s
  • Jeannie’s One Stop Diner (good food)
  • Liza’s Kitchen
  • Local Steamer Seafood Market
  • Margaritaville (in Pier Park)
  • McGuire’s Irish Pub (in Destin) (great prime rib) (Sunday brunch)
  • Mike’s Café & Oyster Bar
  • Moe’s Original Bar B Que (excellent BBQ)
  • Nick’s Slice of Brooklyn Pizzeria & Bar
  • Panama City Pizzeria
  • Patches Pub & Grill
  • Pineapple Willy’s Restaurant
  • Runaway Island Beach Bar & Grill
  • Saltwater Grill (steaks are amazing) (great dinners)
  • Sandbar Restaurant
  • Schooners Last Local Beach Club
  • Shades Bar & Grill (best Philly cheesecake)
  • Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant
  • Shuckers Waterfront Bar
  • Shuckum’s Oyster Pub & Seafood
  • Sisters of the Sea Grille & Grog
  • Stinky Fish Camp
  • The Back Porch (in Pier Park)
  • The Donut Hole (great breakfasts)
  • The Front Porch
  • The Shrimp Boat Restaurant
  • The Wharf Local Seafood Buffet (in Laketown Resort) (has fish tank by ATM)
  • The Wicked Wheel Bar & Grill
  • Thoma’s Donuts & Snack Stop
  • Triple J's
  • Uncle Ernie’s Bayfront Grill

PANAMA CITY BEACH BARS

  • Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge

PANAMA CITY BEACH ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES

  • Air Force Armament Museum (free admission) (near Elgin AFB) (must see if you like history)
  • Captain Anderson’s Marina (for deep sea fishing charter)
  • Deep Sea Fishing
  • Golf & Mini Golf
  • Gulf World Marine Park
  • Helicopter ride along the coast
  • Highway 30A area (must see)
  • Jet Skiing and Parasailing
  • Outlet stores in Destin
  • Pier Park (dining & shopping area)
  • Pirate cruise
  • Rosemary Beach, FL (pretty little town)
  • Seaside, FL (has great places to eat) (where the Truman Show was filmed)
  • Shell Island
  • Shipwreck Island Water Park
  • Snorkeling and scuba diving
  • St. Andrews State Park (wildlife area)
  • Tennis
  • Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
  • Wonderwork

PANAMA CITY BEACH GROCERY STORES

PANAMA CITY BEACH OTHER INFO

PANAMA CITY BEACH ADDRESSES

Wyndham Vacation Resorts Panama City Beach
14700 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Phone: 850-636-8200

Panama City Resort & Club
16709 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Phone: 850-235-2002

Bluegreen's Bayside Resort & Spa
4114 Jan Cooley Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
Phone: 850-236-6000

Ocean Towers Beach Club
11211 Front Beach Road,
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Phone: 850-235-6100

Landmark Holiday Beach Resort
17501 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Phone: 850-233-1500

NOTE: This is information I have compiled from comments posted on this site and other timeshare Facebook sites. I have been to some of these places (with * at end of name) and the others are recommendations from other people.

Palm Springs Recommendations

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Written by: Dustin Rocksvold

PALM SPRINGS RESORTS

Wyndham Indio

  • 0.1 miles to Golf Club at Terra Lago (36 holes)
  • 2 pools, 5 hot tubs, & lazy river
  • Buildings 1 – 5 are closer to the pool
  • Buildings 6 – 8 are Wyndham units (all the others are Worldmark)
  • Day spa
  • Grills on the balconies of every unit
  • Mediterranean style resort
  • Unit 6403 has a good view but is not close to the pool

Worldmark Indio (Club Pass Resort)

  • 0.1 miles to Golf Club at Terra Lago (36 holes)
  • 2 pools, 5 hot tubs, & lazy river
  • Day spa
  • Great resort
  • Mediterranean style resort

Worldmark Palm Springs (Club Pass Resort)

  • 5.5 miles to Aerial Tramway
  • Outdoor pools & hot tub

Worldmark Palm Springs – Plaza Resort & Spa (Club Pass Resort)

  • 5 miles to downtown Palm Springs
  • Outdoor pools && hot tubs

Worldmark Cathedral City (Club Pass Resort)

  • 6 miles to downtown Palm Springs
  • Outdoor pool & hot tub

Indian Palms Vacation Club (Bluegreen Direct Exchange)

  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Tennis
  • Bicycling and hiking

Raintree’s Cimarron Golf Resort (Bluegreen Direct Exchange)

  • Golf
  • 2 bedrrom units
  • BBQ area
  • Outdoor pool and hot tub
  • Free laundry services

PALM SPRINGS RESTAURANTS/FOOD

  • Elmer’s Restaurant (Palm Springs, CA)
  • El Mirasol Cocina Mexicana (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
  • Frankinbun (Palm Springs, CA) (was on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives)
  • Gabrino's Creperie (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
  • Gastro Grind Burgers (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
  • Grill A Burger (Palm Desert, CA) (30 types of burgers) (was on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives)
  • Jackalopes Ranch
  • Mulan Restaurant (great Chinese food) (on Monroe)
  • Pablo's Tacos and Beer (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
  • Sherman’s Deli & Bakery (Palm Springs, CA) (was on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives)
  • Shields (date tasting)
  • The Real Italian Deli (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
  • TKB Sandwiches
  • Wilma & Frieda’s Café (Palm Desert, CA) (was on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives)
  • Zobo & Meesters (Cathedral City, CA) (was on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives)

PALM SPRINGS BARS

PALM SPRINGS ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES

  • Agua Caliente Casino
  • Big League Dreams Sports Park (mini versions of Wrigley Field, Fenway Park, & Yankee Stadium)
  • Cathedral Canyon Golf Course (very reasonable fees) (golf pro Steve Creps, great instructor, reasonable cost)
  • Chino Canyon (sheer cliffs)
  • Coachella Valley (very scenic)
  • Day trip to Idyllwild, CA (beautiful scenery) (hike in cooler weather)
  • Fantasy Springs Casino
  • George Patton Museum
  • History Museum
  • Hot Air Balloon Festival (Cathedral City, CA)
  • Joshua Tree National Park
  • Keys View Lookout (in Joshua Tree National Park)
  • Metro 8 Regal ($6.75 movies everyday)
  • Moorten Botanical Garden (desert flora with a cactarium)
  • Mt. San Jacinto State Park & Wilderness
  • Over 100 golf courses in area
  • Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (world’s largest rotating tramcar) (up to peak of Mt. San Jacinto)(take snacks for on top, cost on top are expensive) (on top 20 – 30 degrees cooler)
  • Palm Springs Air Museum
  • Palm Springs Art & City walk (on Thursday)
  • Palm Springs Art Museum
  • Salton Sea
  • Salvation Mountain Folk Art
  • Sunnylands Center & Gardens (Impressionist-inspired gardens) (Rancho Mirage, CA)
  • Tahquitz Canyon (2-mile guided hike) (8 AM hike the best (cooler & less people on the trail)(bring their brochure & cost will be only $10)
  • The Living Desert (Palm Desert, CA) (have special events at night)
  • Thursday Night Market (food & crafts) (Palm Springs, CA)
  • Windmill Tour
  • Zoo in Palm Springs

PALM SPRINGS GROCERY STORES

  • Cardenas (Mexican) Market (Indio)
  • Ralph’s
  • Walmart
  • Winco (Indio) (has great prices)

PALM SPRINGS OTHER INFO

  • 354 days a year cloud free
  • California has a transient occupancy tax for hotels, timeshare units, etc. (per day fee that varies by the number of bedrooms)
  • Indio is called The City of Festivals

PALM SPRINGS ADDRESSES

Wyndham Indio & Worldmark Indio
42-151 Worldmark Way
Indio, CA 92203
Phone: 760-342-1040

Worldmark Palm Springs
1177 North Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: 760-416-4428

Worldmark Palm Springs – Plaza Resort & Spa
2601 Golf Club Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
Phone: 760-324-1802

Worldmark Cathedral City
67707 30th Avenue
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Phone: 760-324-9911

Indian Palms Vacation Club
77 Abbott
Indio, CA 92201
Phone: 877-867-6506

Raintree’s Cimarron Golf Resort
67707 30th Ave.
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Phone: 213-550-5445

NOTE: This is information I have compiled from comments posted on this site and other timeshare Facebook sites. I have been to some of these places (with * at end of name) and the others are recommendations from other people.

Pagosa Springs Recommendations

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PAGOSA SPRINGS RESORTS

Wyndham Pagosa

  • 8 sections
    • Eagle Loft
    • Elk Run
    • Master Place
    • Mountain Meadows
    • Peregrine
    • Ptarmigan
    • Teal Landing (newest buildings) (most recommended area to stay in)
  • Village Pointe
  • Chuck wagon dinners
  • Get 2ND floor unit for better view
  • Golf course
  • Has amazing activities for kids
  • Has shuttle to ski slopes
  • Indoor pool
  • On site fishing lake

Worldmark Pagosa (Club Pass Resort)

  • On site fishing lake
  • Golf course

PAGOSA SPRINGS RESTAURANTS/FOOD

  • Bistro Rialto (Alamosa, CO) (2-hour drive)
  • Boss Hogg’s Restaurant & Saloon (steaks) ($1.99 margaritas)
  • Brown Bear Café (Silverton, CO) (2-hour drive)
  • Brown Dog Pizza
  • Coyote Moon Bar & Grill (on Piedra Road)
  • Gold Belt Bar & Grill (Ouray, CO) (3-hour drive)
  • Grand Restaurant & Saloon (in Grand Imperial Hotel, Silverton, CO) (lunch) (2-hour drive)
  • Marconi‘s Pizza
  • Midland Depot (Imperial Hotel) (Cripple Creek, CO)
  • Nestle Toll House Shop
  • Pagosa Brewing Company
  • Riff Raff Brewing Company
  • Smoken Moe’s BBQ (really good)
  • The Rose (for breakfast)
  • Two Chicks & a Hippie Bakery & Coffee house (great breakfast)
  • Wallbanger’s Sports Bar & Grill (Salida, CO) (2-1/2-hour drive)
  • Wolfe Brewing Company

PAGOSA SPRINGS BARS

  • Coyote Moon Bar & Grill (on Piedra Road)

PAGOSA SPRINGS ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES

  • Alamosa train ride to LaVeta (same as Rio GrandeRailroad?)
  • Bachalors Trail
  • Balcony House (Mesa Verde National Park) (cliff dwellings) (2-hour drive)
  • Black Walnut Canyon
  • Blue Mesa Reservoir Boat Rides (Gunnison, CO) (3-1/2-hour drive)
  • Box Canyon Falls (Ouray, CO) (3-hour dive)
  • Bridal Veil Falls
  • Cascade Falls
  • Cave of the Winds
  • Chimney Rock National Monument (30-minute drive)
  • Cliff’s Palace (Mesa Verde National Park) (largest cliff dwellings in North America) (2-hour drive)
  • Coles park (free Sunday night concerts)
  • Colorfest weekend (third weekend in September) (huge hot air balloon gathering)
  • Coors Brewery Tour (Golden, CO)
  • Creede, CO (silver mining town) (has a walk-through mine) (one-hour drive)
  • Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (leaves from Chama, NM) (one-hour drive) (excellent)
  • Day trip to Colorado Springs
  • Day trip to Cripple Creek
  • Day trip to Denver
  • Day trip to Durango, CO (one-hour drive)
  • Day trip to Telluride
  • Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (spectacular scenery) (take train up & bus back) (2-hour drive)
  • Fall colors (in October)
  • Four Corners Monument (3-hour drive) (40 miles SW of Cortez, CO)
  • Four-wheeler rental (Pagosa Adventures)
  • Garden of the Gods
  • Great Sand Dune National Park (Mosca, CO) (2-hour drive)
  • Gunnison Reservoir
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride
  • Hot Springs (26 in Pagosa Springs)
  • Hot springs in area
  • Mesa Verde National Park (2-hour drive)
  • Molly Kathleen’s Gold Mine
  • Monarch Crest Scenic Tramway (Monarch Pass between Salida & Gunnison, CO) (3-hour drive)
  • Night concerts at Cole Park (Alamosa, CO) (2-hour drive)
  • Numerous waterfalls in area
  • Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour (Silverton, CO) (2-hour drive)
  • Ouray Hot Springs Pool (3-hour drive)
  • Pagosa Museum
  • Pagosa Springs Brewery Tour
  • Pagosa Springs River Walk
  • Phantom Highway to Canon City, CO
  • Pikes Peak Cog Railroad
  • Purgatory Ski Area (ride chair lift to the top)
  • Rafting trip on Animas River (no rapids, just relaxing trip)
  • Red Rocks Amphitheater
  • Red Ryder Roundup Rodeo
  • Ridgway Train Museum (Ridgway, CO) (3-hour drive)
  • Rio Grande Scenic Railroad (Alamosa, CO) (2-hour drive)
  • Riverwalk
  • Royal Gorge Bridge*
  • San Juan River (tubing or kayaking)
  • San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway (233-mile drive loop) (Million Dollar Highway)
  • Scenic drive to Chama, NM (one-hour drive)
  • Shiprock Peak (San Juan county, NM) (1-1/2-hour drive)
  • Telluride Gondola to Mountain Village
  • Treasure Falls
  • Trout fishing
  • Visit the small towns in area
  • White water rafting
  • Williams Creek Reservoir
  • Winter sports (cross country skiing, downhill skiing, snow shoeing)
  • Wolf Creek Pass (drive from Pagosa Springs to Creede, CO) (beautiful scenery)
  • Wolf Creek Ski Area (28 miles from resort)

PAGOSA SPRINGS GROCERY STORES

  • City Market
  • Walmart (across street from resort)

PAGOSA SPRINGS OTHER INFO

PAGOSA SPRINGS ADDRESSES

Wyndham Pagosa & Worldmark Pagosa
42 Pinon Causeway
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Phone: 970-731-8000

NOTE: This is information I have compiled from comments posted on this site and other timeshare Facebook sites. I have been to some of these places (with * at end of name) and the others are recommendations from other people.

Overgaard Recommendations

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OVERGAARD RESORTS

Wyndham Bison Ranch

  • Cowboy style resort
  • Small but lovely units
  • Quiet & very little to do
  • Pool & hot tub

Worldmark Bison Ranch (Club Pass Resort)

  • Fireplace in every unit
  • Pool & hot tub

OVERGAARD RESTAURANTS/FOOD

  • Great Mexican restaurant down the road from the resort

OVERGAARD BARS

OVERGAARD ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES

  • Great Mexican restaurant down the road from the resort
  • Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest
  • AZ Wildlife Gallery
  • Kinishba Ruins
  • Lyman Lake State Park (petroglyphs)
  • Painted Forest
  • Petrified Forest National Park (70 miles away)

OVERGAARD GROCERY STORES

OVERGAARD OTHER INFO

OVERGAARD ADDRESSES

Wyndham Bison Ranch & Worldmark Bison Ranch
2361 Bison Ranch Trail Road
Overgaard, AZ 85933
Phone: 928-535-3010

NOTE: This is information I have compiled from comments posted on this site and other timeshare Facebook sites. I have been to some of these places (with * at end of name) and the others are recommendations from other people.

Osage Beach / Lake of the Ozarks Recommendations

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OSAGE BEACH/LAKE OF THE OZARKS RESORTS

Wyndham Lake of the Ozarks (Osage Beach, MO)

  • Lake view for all units
  • Pool, hot tub, swimming lake

Worldmark Lake of the Ozarks (Club Pass Resort) (Osage Beach, MO)

  • Lake view for all units
  • Pool, hot tub, swimming lake

Vintage Landing at Four Seasons (Affiliate Resort) (Lake Ozark, MO)

  • 3 golf courses
  • Lake, marina, & restaurants
  • Spa

OSAGE BEACH/LAKE OF THE OZARKS RESTAURANTS/FOOD

  • Backwater Jack’s (Osage Beach)
  • Baxter’s Lakeside Grille (Lake Ozark, MO) (great food)
  • BJ Hook’s (Lake Ozark)
  • Branding Iron Restaurant & Saloon (Sunrise Beach, MO)
  • Dexter’s (great restaurant & great views)
  • Dominico’s (Osage Beach) (Italian)
  • HalfSauced Barbeque (Osage Beach)
  • J. Bruner’s (Osage Beach)
  • The Vine Wine Bar & Art Gallery (Osage Beach) (pasta)

OSAGE BEACH/LAKE OF THE OZARKS BARS

OSAGE BEACH/LAKE OF THE OZARKS ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES

  • Bagnell Dam
  • Bagnell Dam History Museum (at Willmore Lodge)
  • Boat, jet ski, paddle boat rentals
  • Bridal Cave (Camdenton, MO)
  • Dinner cruise
  • Fantasy World Caverns (Eldon, MO)
  • Go cart tracks
  • Golfing in area
  • Ha Ha Tonka State Park (Camdenton, MO) (hiking trails)
  • Jacob’s Cave (Versailles, MO)
  • Lake of the Ozarks State Park (Kaiser, MO) (hiking trails)
  • Mini golf
  • Outlet mall
  • Parasailing
  • The Landing (Osage Beach) (over 20 unique shops)
  • Water park

OSAGE BEACH/LAKE OF THE OZARKS GROCERY STORES

OSAGE BEACH/LAKE OF THE OZARKS OTHER INFO

OSAGE BEACH/LAKE OF THE OZARKS ADDRESSES

Wyndham Lake of the Ozarks & Worldmark Lake of the Ozarks
4900 Worldmark Drive
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Phone: 573-302-7500

Vintage Landing at Four Seasons
179 Vintage Drive
Lake Ozark, MO 65049
Phone: 573-365-8551

NOTE: This is information I have compiled from comments posted on this site and other timeshare Facebook sites. I have been to some of these places (with * at end of name) and the others are recommendations from other people.

Atlanta Recommendations

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Written by: Dustin Rocksvold

ATLANTA RESORTS

Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham

  • Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom deluxe, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom presidential units
  • Near Centennial Olympic Park
  • Observation wheel
  • Rooftop pool and bar

Club Wyndham Atlanta

  • Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom deluxe, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom presidential units
  • Near Centennial Olympic Park
  • Observation wheel
  • Rooftop pool and bar

ATLANTA RESTAURANTS/FOOD

  • Cabbage Town Market (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Cut's Steakhouse*
  • Folk Art (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Fox Bros Bar-B-Q (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Greens and Gravy (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Hankook Taqueira (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Joy Cafe (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Pijiu Belly (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Rreal Tacos (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives) 
  • South City Kitchen*
  • The Colonnade (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • The General Muir (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • The Highlander (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • The Silver Skillet (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Tin Lizzy's Cantina*
  • Twisted Sould Cookhouse & Pours
  • Waffle House*
  • Wrecking Bar Brewpub (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)

ATLANTA BARS

  • Metro Diner and Bar*

ATLANTA ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES

  • College Football Hall of Fame
  • Centennial Olympic Park*

ATLANTA GROCERY STORES

ATLANTA OTHER INFO

ATLANTA ADDRESSES

Club Wyndham Atlanta / Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham
155 Centennial Olympic Park Drive
Atlanta, GA 30313
Phone: 470-579-2700

NOTE: This is information I have compiled from comments posted on this site and other timeshare Facebook sites. I have been to some of these places (with * at end of name) and the others are recommendations from other people.

Angels Camp Recommendations

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ANGELS CAMP RESORTS

Wyndham Angels Camp

  • 2 outdoor pools & hot tub
  • Very nice & quiet
  • BBQ Area
  • Fitness Center
  • Tennis Court
  • Driving Range

Worldmark Angels Camp (Club Pass Resort)

  • 2 outdoor pools & hot tub
  • Very nice & quiet
  • BBQ Area
  • Fitness Center
  • Tennis Court
  • Driving Range

ANGELS CAMP RESTAURANTS/FOOD

  • Far East Chinese* (Angels Camp)
  • La Hacienda*  (Angels Camp)
  • Mike's Pizza*  (Angels Camp) 
  • Shiro Ninja Boba Poke-Ramen Bar (Angels Camp) 
  • Day-O Coffee (Angels Camp)
  • Lemon Tree Bakery Coffee Shop* (Angels Camp)
  • Angel's Creek Cafe (Angels Camp) (Breakfast)
  • Cascabel (Angels Camp)
  • El Jardin* (Murphys, Columbia, Sonora)
  • Cavana's Pub & Grub* (Sutter Creek) (large portions) (full bar)
  • Backroads Cafe* (Sutter Creek) (great mookies)
  • Gold Dust Pizza* (Sutter Creek)
  • Hotel Sutter* (Sutter Creek) (fine dining)
  • Taste (Plymouth) (fine dining) (make reservations)
  • Sutter Creek Cheese Shop / Miller WIne Works (Sutter Creek)
  • Rosebud's Cafe* (Jackson)
  • Mother Lode Market & Deli* (Jackson)
  • Mel's Diner* (Jackson)
  • Taste of Himalaya* (Jackson)
  • Highway House* (Jackson)
  • Hotel Leger Restaurant & Saloon* (Mokelumne Hill)
  • Good Friend's Chinese* (Valley Springs)
  • Pickle Path Deli* (San Andreas)
  • Star Donuts* (San Andreas)
  • Diamondback Grill (Sonora)
  • Emberz Wood Fired Foodz (Sonora)
  • Pinocchio's* (Sonora)
  • Gus's Steakhouse (Sonora)
  • The Peppery* (Sonora)
  • The Standard Pour (Sonora)
  • Papa's New Roost* (Sonora) (breakfast)
  • Jamestown Hotel* (Jamestown)
  • The Sugar Shack* (Twain Harte
  • Andy's Mountain Grill* (Mi-Wuk Village)
  • Mia's* (Cold Springs)

ANGELS CAMP BARS

  • Claussen's Corner* (Angels Camp)
  • Gold Diggers  (Angels Camp)
  • MIner's Lounge
  • Brickhouse Brews (Jackson)
  • Sutter Creek Provisions* (Sutter Creek) (large beer selection on tap as well as bottles to go)
  • Amador Brewing Company (Plymouth)
  • Sonora Brewing Company (Sonora)

ANGELS CAMP ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES

  • A lot of Gold Rush History in area (Columbia, Angels Cmp, Sonora, Jackson, 
  • A lot of Mark Twain history since it is located in Calaveras County (made famous by Mark Twain)
  • Angels Camp Museum
  • Black Oak Casino* (Tuolumne)
  • Calaveras Big Tree State Park
  • California Caverns
  • Columbia State Historic Park
  • Drive scenic Golden Chain Highway 49
  • Great wineries in area
  • Greenhorn Creek Golf Course one-mile away
  • Harrah's Norcal* (Ione)
  • Ironstone Vineyards Winery* (Murphys, CA) (20-minute drive) (historic town) (Great Music Venue as well)
  • Jackson Rancheria Hotel & Casino* (Jackson)
  • La Contenta Golf Club* (Valley Springs)
  • Marshall's Gold Discovery State Historic Park in Coloma* (birth place of the gold rush) 
  • Moaning Caverns
  • New Melones Reservoir (boating, fishing)
  • Skiing at Bear Valley
  • Skiing at Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort
  • Wine tasting & shopping in Murphys, CA (20-minute drive) (historic town)*
  • Wine tasting & shopping in Jackson, CA (45-minute drive) (historic town)*
  • Wine tasting & shopping in Sutter Creek, CA (50-minute drive) (historic town)*
  • Yosemite (2 hours away)*

ANGELS CAMP GROCERY STORES

  • Angels Food Mart* (Great Deli)
  • SaveMart*

ANGELS CAMP OTHER INFO

  • Car is needed

ANGELS CAMP ADDRESSES

Wyndham Angels Camp & Worldmark Angels Camp
123 Selkirk Ranch Road
Angels Camp, CA 95222
Phone: 209-736-9549

NOTE: This is information I have compiled from comments posted on this site and other timeshare Facebook sites. I have been to some of these places (with * at end of name) and the others are recommendations from other people. I also happen to live nearby, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask.

Chicago Recommendations

Details
Written by: Dustin Rocksvold

CHICAGO RESORTS

Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront (The Central Collection)

  • Near the magnificent mile
  • Odd numbered units & units ending in 14 have river views
  • On-site tavern & bar
  • Unit 2114 is an awesome one-bedroom
  • Unit 2203 is a nice one-bedroom Presidential Reserve unit
  • Unit 2211 is a nice one-bedroom Presidential Reserve unit (has nice view of the river)

Hotel Blake

  • Hotel, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom lockoff units
  • Great views
  • Fitness center
  • Business center
  • Walking distance to many local attractions

CHICAGO RESTAURANTS/FOOD

  • 90 Miles Cuban Cafe (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Ann Sather (909 W Belmont Ave) (great cinnamon rolls)
  • Bella Luna Cafe (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Big & Littles (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Black Dog Gelato (125 S Clark St) (Revival Food Hall)
  • Bop N Grill (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Cemitas Puebla (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Chicago Brewhaus (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder Co. (pizza made in a bowl) (awesome pizza) (get there right when they open or there will be a long wait) (773-248-2570) (2121 North Clark St.) (has valet parking) (Mon – Th 4 – 11 PM; Fri 4 PM – 12 AM; Sat 11:30 AM – 12 AM; Sun 11:30 AM – 11 PM)
  • Chilam Balam (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Del Seoul (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • DMK Burger Bar (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Eataly Chicago (43 E Ohio St)
  • Elephant & Castle Pub (185 N. Wabash Ave) (walking distance of the resort)
  • Galewood Cookshack (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Garifuna Flava (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Garret’s Popcorn (401 N Michigan Ave) (best popcorn I have had but expensive)
  • Ghiradelli’s Chocolate Ice Cream Shop (400 N Michigan Ave) (across the river from resort)
  • Glen's Diner (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Gino’s East Pizzeria (162 E Superior St) (deep dish pizza) (excellent pizza) (must try)
  • Giordano’s Pizza (130 E Randolph St) (excellent deep-dish pizza)
  • Honky Tonk BBQ (1800 S Racine Ave) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
  • Hopleaf Bar (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Irazu Costa Rican Dining (1965 N Milwaukee Ave) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
  • Kuma's Corner (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • La Scarola (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria (439 N Wells St) (excellent deep-dish pizza)
  • Maggiano’s Little Italy (516 Clark St)
  • Manny's Deli (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • McCormick & Schmick’s (1 E Wacker Drive) (walking distance of resort) (Landry’s Select Club)
  • MFK (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Morton’s Steakhouse (65 E Wacker Place) (excellent steaks, best I have had, but pricey) (walking distance of resort) (Landry’s Select Club)
  • Nana Organic (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Panozzo's Italian Market (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Pequod’s Pizza (2207 N Clybourn Ave)
  • Pizzeria Uno (29 East Ohio St) (original deep-dish pizza)
  • Portillo’s (100 W Ontario St) (very good food)
  • Safehouse (60 E. Ontario St) (if you know the password get immediate access. If not asked to complete a clearance test to gain access) (www.safehousechicago.com)
  • Saucy Porka (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Smoque BBQ (3800 N Pulaski Road) (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Sun Wah BBQ (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Taste of Peru (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • The Corner Bakery (360 Michigan Ave)
  • The Depot American Diner (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • The Original Vito & Nick Pizzeria (8433 S Pulaski St) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
  • Tommy Guns Garage (dinner show) (321-225-0273 or 800-461-0178) (2114 South Wabash Ave)
  • Tre Kronor (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Tufano's Vernon Park Tap (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)
  • Weber Grill Restaurant (539 State St)
  • White Palace Grill (was on Diner's Drive-ins and Dives)

CHICAGO BARS

  • Signature Lounge (96th floor of the Hancock Building) (great place to have a drink & watch the sunset)

CHICAGO ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES

  • Adler Planetarium
  • Big Bus tours
  • Blue Man Group (Briar Street Theater) (fantastic show)
  • Buckingham Fountain
  • Chicago Air & Water Show (usually 3rd weekend of August)
  • Chicago Art Museum
  • Chicago Crime Tour (1-1/2 to 2-hour tour)
  • Chicago Sports Museum
  • Cloud Gate (The Bean) (in Millennium Park)
  • Dinner boat tour
  • Field Museum
  • Grant Park
  • Grant Park Conservatory
  • Hancock Building (360o observation deck) (Tilt attraction)
  • Hop On/Hop Off Bus Tour
  • House of Blues
  • Lincoln Park Conservatory
  • Lincoln Park Zoo
  • Michigan Avenue (Miracle Mile) (shopping district)
  • Millennium Park (walking distance of resort)
  • Museum of Science & Industry
  • Navy Pier
  • Riverwalk
  • Seadog Boat Architectural Tour
  • Shedd Aquarium
  • State Street (shopping)
  • Taste of Chicago (5 days of food & entertainment) (around 4th of July)
  • Wendella Boat Tours (right across the river from resort) (architectural boat tour)
  • Willis Tower Skydeck (Sears Building) (Ledge - walkout window platform)

CHICAGO GROCERY STORES

  • Eataly Chicago (43 E Ohio St)
  • Jewel (550 N State St) (within a few blocks of the Wyndham resort)
  • Walgreens (410 N Michigan Ave) (within a few blocks of the Wyndham resort)

CHICAGO OTHER INFO

  • City Pass (www.citypass.com)
  • Good mass transit system (city buses, subway trains, EL trains)
  • Park at Midway ($12/day) and use orange line CTA train to downtown
  • Parking is $65/day at resort
  • Use Spot Hero or Park Wiz to find cheaper places to park in area

CHICAGO ADDRESSES

Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront
71 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: 312-346-7100

Hotel Blake
500 S. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: 312-986-1234

NOTE: This is information I have compiled from comments posted on this site and other timeshare Facebook sites. I have been to some of these places (with * at end of name) and the others are recommendations from other people.

Orlando Recommendations

Details
Written by: Dustin Rocksvold

ORLANDO RESORTS;

Orlando International Resort Club

  • 18 miles to Universal Orlando
  • Dining & shopping within 1 mile

Star Island

  • 2-bedroom lock off units seems like they have more room than 2-bedroom deluxe units
  • 7 miles from Disney parks
  • Awesome pool
  • Balcony bar
  • Bus to Disney from resort for a fee
  • Easiest getting in & out
  • Full service spa
  • Good resort if with kids
  • Great pools
  • Less kids running around
  • Located along a busy street
  • Lot of non-Wyndham owners stay here & are not as caring as Wyndham owners (many are very disrespectful to other people staying there)
  • Lot of tennis courts (hold state tourney for high school tennis here, would not be a good time to stay)
  • Lot to do at the resort
  • Nightly Entertainment 7 PM to 11 PM
  • Non-Wyndham Managed property (only has a certain number of units for owners)
  • Outdoor bar
  • Parking is better
  • Pool side bar
  • Pool side DJ 11 AM to 4 PM
  • Quiet resort
  • Request to stay near the pool
  • Resort seems dated
  • Restaurants & shops within walking distance
  • Ride to Disney is 20 minutes longer than from Bonnet Creek
  • Units are small but nice, clean, & comfortable
  • Wyndham units are on back side of the resort which is quieter

Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort

  • 2 miles from Disney parks
  • 5 pools, 9 hot tubs, & 2 lazy rivers
  • All 1, 2, & 3-bedroom Presidential Reserve units are in tower 6
  • All towers have 4-bedroom Presidential Reserve units
  • Ask for lake view at any tower
  • Best if going to Disney (closest to Disney parks)
  • Best resort if bringing kids
  • Best to request units in higher floors for better views
  • Better amenities
  • Great pools, slides, & lazy river
  • Higher floors have better views
  • Nice units
  • Shuttle to Disney is $8/person round trip (limited schedule)
  • Top floors of all towers have 4-bedroom presidential Reserve units
  • Tower 1 has great view of fireworks
  • Tower 2 unit 726 is the 4-bedroom they use for member viewing the fireworks
  • Tower 2 units with parking lot view can see 2 different fireworks but not Epcot’s
  • Tower 3 lake side (can see fireworks) (good tower if you have kids)
  • Tower 3 unit 950 is a 4-bedroom presidential with a good view of the fireworks
  • Tower 4 has a nice pool to walk out to and does not attract a lot of kids
  • Tower 4 parking lot view (able to see balloon ride at Disney Springs & Epcot’s Fireworks)
  • Tower 5 (right by lazy river & zero entry pool)
  • Tower 5 has the bar/restaurant right there
  • Tower 5 unit 1393 is a 2-bedroom deluxe facing the lake
  • Tower 5 units on 13th floor parking lot side have great view of Epcot & three other fireworks
  • Tower 6 do not want parking lot view, there is nothing to look at
  • Tower 6 floors 11 – 15 are presidential units
  • Tower 6 floors 16 – 19 are presidential Reserve units
  • Tower 6 gives access to Grand Hotel pool & bar area
  • Tower 6 has Presidential Reserve Lounge on the 17th floor to view fireworks at all parks
  • Tower 6 higher the floor & units that are closer to hotel have better fireworks views
  • Tower 6 lake view upper floors (best for fireworks) (14th floor or higher)
  • Tower 6 unit 1601 (2-bedroom Presidential Reserve) (can see all 3 parks fireworks) (lake view)
  • Tower 6 unit 1720 is a one-bedroom with parking lot view
  • Tower 6 unit 1721 is a good unit to see fireworks at Epcot & Studios
  • Tower 6 units 1117, 1119, 1217 are one bedroom with lake view
  • Tower 6 units 1619, 1719, 1819, & 1919 are 4-bedroom Presidential Reserve with pool views
  • Tower 6 units ending in 02 – 06 & 16 – 19 are 1-bedroom units
  • Tower 6 units ending in 02 & 19 only have a partial view of the water
  • Tower 6 units ending in 09 – 13 & 20 – 21 are 2-bedroom units
  • Towers 1, 2, & 3 are quieter but need to request lake view units
  • Towers 1, 2, & 3 even units face he lake & odd units face the parking lot
  • Towers 2 & 3 lake view (can see fireworks from unit)
  • Towers 4 & 5 parking lot views (can see fireworks from unit)
  • Towers 4, 5, & 6 – even units face parking lot & odd units face the lake
  • Village Center – odd units face parking lot
  • Walk around lake is nice

Wyndham Cypress Palms

  • 2 outdoor pools & hot tubs
  • 6.2 miles from Disney parks
  • Boring for kids
  • Buildings old & outdated
  • Get 2-bedroom deluxe for good sized balcony
  • Not much to do at the resort
  • Resort is nothing special
  • Smaller resort than most
  • Units are decent
  • Very basic
  • Very nice for adults
  • Very quiet

Wyndham Vacation Resorts Reunion at Orlando

  • 3 golf courses
  • 8 miles from Disney parks
  • 9 restaurants on-site
  • All units are 3-bedroom
  • Back way out of resort is a short cut to Disney
  • Beautiful & quiet
  • Better if not visiting parks
  • Has shuttle or golf cart pickup available to get you around the resort
  • Must pay tolls to get to & from (need quarters)
  • Nice units (equivalent to Bonnet Creek’s presidential units)
  • Pool is awesome
  • Units large & beautiful
  • Villas North (Golf view is very quiet)
  • Villas South (Closer to water park)
  • Water park (lazy river, big water slide, zero entry pool, kids water playground with smaller slides)
  • Wyndham units in Villas North & Sandy Ridge

Worldmark Orlando – Kingston Reef

  • 2.3 miles to SeaWorld
  • Outdoor pools & hot tubs

Worldmark Orlando – Reunion

  • 3 golf courses
  • 8 miles from Disney parks
  • All units are 3-bedroom
  • Away from buzy area
  • Gorgeous resort
  • Very upscale
  • Water park

The Fountains*

  • 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom standard, deluxe*, premium and superior villas, 3-bedroom deluxe and Presidential suites*
  • Superior rooms are located in Building 10 next to large pool (it has interior hallway so view will be either pool or parking lot).
  • Deluxe rooms are Buildings 3 & 4 and located next to club house with indoor/outdoor pool.
  • Your building will depend a lot on what room you reserve...all superiors are in building 10, deluxe are in building 3 and 4.
  • Bluegreen Wakoola Springs
  • Indoor/outdoor pool
  • Splash Pool Bar & Grill
  • Wakoola Bar & Grill*
  • Business center
  • kids’ activity room
  • fitness room
  • outdoor relaxation garden
  • The Market*
  • Arcade
  • Corks and Crafts
  • Soleil Spa
  • Discounted Attraction tickets are available at the Attraction ticket desk.

Orlando's Sunshine Resort™

  • Close to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Wet nWild and Sea World
  • 2-bedroom suites
  • Shuffleboard
  • Tennis
  • Sauna and hot tub
  • Poolsiode snack bar
  • Resort sells 1, 3, 5 and 7-day passes for the International Drive trolley

ORLANDO RESTAURANTS/FOOD

  • Antojitos (authentic Mexican food) (in Universal’s City Walk)
  • Back Bay Pool Bar & Grill (at Bonnet Creek) (Back Bay Burger is amazing)
  • Bahama Breeze (has games for kids while waiting for table)
  • Big Orange (fresh squeezed orange juice & fresh fruit)
  • BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
  • Buffet at hotel on resort property
  • California Grill (in Disney’s Contemporary Resort)
  • Chevy’s Fresh Mex
  • Chocolate Emporium Restaurant (at Universal’s Boardwalk
  • Columbia Restaurant (in Celebration, FL)
  • Deep Blue Seafood Grille (in the Wyndham Grand Hotel at Bonnet Creek)
  • Earl of Sandwich (in Disney Springs)
  • Emeril’s Orlando (at Universal’s City Walk)
  • Fat One’s Hot Dogs & Italian Ice (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
  • Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers*
  • Flying Fish Café (at Disney’s Boardwalk)
  • Friendly’s Restaurant & Ice Cream
  • Golden Corral
  • Joe’s Crab Shack (playground for kids)
  • Johnny’s Hideaway (great steaks & seafood)
  • Keke’s Breakfast Café
  • Kobe (Japanese)
  • Manny’s Original Chop House
  • Mori Moto Asia
  • Mrs. Potato Restaurant (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
  • Pacino’s Italian Restaurant
  • Perkins (walking distance from Star Island)
  • Rainforest Café (Landry’s Select Club)
  • Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar
  • Saigon Noodle & Grill (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
  • Se7en Bites (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
  • Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill
  • The Boathouse (in Disney Springs)
  • The Meatball Shoppe (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
  • The Pastrami Project (food truck) (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
  • Toojay’s (gourmet deli)
  • Tpm & Chee (tomato soup & all types of grilled cheese sandwiches)
  • T-Rex
  • Uno Pizzeria & Grill
  • Willie’s Pinchos (was on Diners, Drive-ins, & Dives)
  • Yachtsman Steakhouse (at Disney Yacht Club)

ORLANDO BARS

  • Howl at the Moon (dueling pianos)
  • The Pub (at Orlando Point)

ORLANDO ATTRACTIONS/ACTIVITIES

  • Aquatica (SeaWorld’s water park)
  • Arabian Nights Dinner Show
  • Busch Gardens* (in Tampa)
  • Capone’s Dinner & Show
  • Chocolate Museum & Café
  • Crayola Experience
  • Day trip to Daytona Speedway
  • Day trip to Kennedy Space Center*
  • Discovery Cove (includes admission to SeaWorld, Aquatica, & Busch Gardens)
  • Disney Springs*
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom*
  • Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
  • Disney’s Boardwalk
  • Disney’s Epcot*
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios*
  • Disney’s Magic Kingdom*
  • Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park*
  • Drew Williams Band
  • Escapeology
  • Floridastateparks.org
  • Fort Wilderness Free Campfire with Chip & Dale (every night and is open to anyone) (also show a movie)
  • Gatorland
  • La Nouba by Cirque Du Soleil (at Disney Springs)
  • Legoland
  • Medieval Times
  • Museum of Military History
  • Old Town Theme Park
  • Orlando Eye
  • Orlando Science Center
  • Pirate Dinner Show
  • River of Light (Animal Kingdom’s night show)
  • SeaWorld*
  • Town of Celebration
  • Transformers 3D Universal Orlando
  • Universal City Walk
  • Universal Studios*
  • Universal’s Islands of Adventure
  • Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Theme Park
  • Wekiva Springs State Park
  • Wild Willy’s Airboat Rides
  • Wonderworks

ORLANDO GROCERY STORES

  • Walmart & Publix (close to Cypress Palms)
  • Walmart, Publix, Winn Dixie, & Aldi (short distance by car from Bonnet Creek)

ORLANDO OTHER INFO

  • Buy Disney tickets at least 30 days beforehand so you can book Fast Pass
  • From Disney’s Boardwalk, you can take boat to Epcot or Hollywood Studios
  • If staying off property (can’t book Fastpasses until 30 days ahead) (can’t book dining until 180 days ahead)
  • Kissimmee Visitor/Welcome Center (on 192/Irlo Bronson) (enjoy exhibits) (get activity sheet for kids)
  • Orlando City Pass
  • To learn about what you need at Disney go to Disneyworld.disney.go.com
  • Ways to get discount tickets for Disney & Universal
    • AAA has discount tickets
    • Go Orlando
    • Groupon
    • mousesavers.com
    • Online from Disney (set up My Disney Experience for dining & Fastpass reservations)
    • save 4% at Sam’s Club
    • smartdestinations.com/orlando
    • Ticketmania
    • Tickets at Work
    • undercovertourist.com (cheapest for tickets to Disney & Universal) (subscribe to newsletter & they will keep you up to date with latest deals)
    • visitorlando.com
    • www.officialticketcenter.com (has some of the best prices)
    • Wyndham Perks

ORLANDO ADDRESSES

Orlando International Resort Club
5353 Del Verde Way
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407-351-2641

Star Island
5000 Avenue of the Stars
Kissimmee, FL 34746
Phone: 407-977-8000

Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort
9560 Via Encinas
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: 407-238-3500

Wyndham Cypress Palms
5324 Fairfield Lake Drive
Kissimmee, FL 34746
Phone: 407-397-1600

Wyndham Vacation Resorts Reunion at Orlando & Worldmark Orlando – Reunion
7593 Gathering Drive
Reunion, FL 34747
Phone: 407-662-1800

Worldmark Orlando – Kingston Reef
12000 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
Phone: 407-597-2550

The Fountains
12400 South International Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
Phone: 407-905-4100

Orlando's Sunshine Resort™
5473 Del Verde Way,
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 407-351-1250

NOTE: This is information I have compiled from comments posted on this site and other timeshare Facebook sites. I have been to some of these places (with * at end of name) and the others are recommendations from other people.

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