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Ocean Walk Units Out Of Service

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I have a reservation for mid March for a 2 bedroom deluxe that I have rented out , would I have heard by now if they were cancelling it? We are deeded to this resort, not sure of the tower though

Call Wyndham reservations and ask what unit it is. If in the North Tower, you're in good shape. If in the South Tower, you'll have to find out exactly where. Reservation Counselors can help.
 

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I am NOT a big fan of that resort (or the overall area). Yes, I have stayed there and I even lived nearby for 2.5 years (eons ago & decades past).

I just wish it that area would figure out how to reinvent itself - the mouse might have been its major downfall (yes, my memories still go back THAT FAR.)

Daytona reminds me of a faded '50s era resort, popular in large part because back in that time, before I-95, it was a day's drive closer than Fort Lauderdale for people coming from the northeast.

But for the NASCAR and bike events, it would probably fade even more.

Anybody remember Atlantic City before the casinos? It was a seedy dump. A significant part of Atlantic City still is. And, since it has lost its monopoly (pun intended) on gambling east of the Mississippi, it will probably revert.
 
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Daytona reminds me of a faded '50s era resort, popular in large part because back in that time, before I-95, it was a day's drive closer than Fort Lauderdale for people coming from the northeast.

But for the NASCAR and bike events, it would probably fade even more.

Anybody remember Atlantic City before the casinos? It was a seedy dump. A significant part of Atlantic City still is. And, since it has lost its monopoly (pun intended) on gambling east of the Mississippi, it will probably revert.

I was living in that area BEFORE I-95 was completed ... and before some hurricane took out several big hotels on the beach.... when Daytona Beach International Airport was the only commercial service between GA to Tampa; I-10 and I-4 did not exist: WDW was a swamp with cows and orange groves.

And I moved HAD move from 40+ miles from Atlantic City (and that was NOT a dump then either) to Volusia County's county seat.

Today, both are not good places for people like me, to be wandering around along and after dark.... in summer or winter. And on many streets, at any time of the day or night.

And that is WHY I rather be in Ft Lauderdale/Pompano Beach during Snowbird Season.....
 

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Do they still allow driving on the beach at Daytona? I grew up about an hour's drive from Daytona.
 

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Do they still allow driving on the beach at Daytona? I grew up about an hour's drive from Daytona.

They still drive and park on the beach except for a section near the pier.

Ormond Beach also allows driving and parking.
 

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Still Out - Longer?

I have been checking on availability during the month of May for specific dates in the past several weeks. Until today, there has been lots of 3 day spans available (not mine of course) and now there is no availability at all. I am supposing that clean up from the earlier water issues has put a damper on more plans...anybody heard anything new?
 

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I have been checking on availability during the month of May for specific dates in the past several weeks. Until today, there has been lots of 3 day spans available (not mine of course) and now there is no availability at all. I am supposing that clean up from the earlier water issues has put a damper on more plans...anybody heard anything new?

Good catch. Not happy about that. Still waiting to get some upgraded. Will have to raise prices.

Adam
 

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I have a reservation for the beginning of May. Are they actually canceling reservations?
 

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I cancelled a couple reservations for bike week that I had (Mar 8 - 15) right at the 15 day mark and they did not come back in the system.

But no one from Wyndham or Ocean Walk called me about cancelling them. They were in the north tower (and the water main break was in the south tower). So I'm pretty sure they would have been good, had I gotten them rented or wanted to use them.
 

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I cancelled a couple reservations for bike week that I had (Mar 8 - 15) right at the 15 day mark and they did not come back in the system.

But no one from Wyndham or Ocean Walk called me about cancelling them. They were in the north tower (and the water main break was in the south tower). So I'm pretty sure they would have been good, had I gotten them rented or wanted to use them.

How do you know which tower the reservation is in?
 

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You can call Wyndham reservations and a VC can tell you. I am VIP Platinum, that might make a difference. They say no guarantees on what your room is when you get there, but you are always slotted into one when you book your reservation.

I thought most of the Wyndham points were in the North tower (good thing in this case) and that the South tower were the older, other HOA (maybe converted weeks or weeks Wyndham had started to acquire before the 2 HOA's started fighting)? Other's understand the whole Ocean Walk situation better than I do.

Almost all the time, if I book a room with my Wyndham points it is in the North Tower.
 

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I thought most of the Wyndham points were in the North tower (good thing in this case) and that the South tower were the older, other HOA (maybe converted weeks or weeks Wyndham had started to acquire before the 2 HOA's started fighting)? Other's understand the whole Ocean Walk situation better than I do.

That's what I thought as well. It seemed that way when I was there last summer.
 

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We were in Daytona Beach for seven weeks this winter. We own in the north tower, but spent half of the time in the south tower on the 18th and 19th floor in 1 bedroom deluxe condos. The rest of the time there in the north tower. The south tower units were updated with new a color scheme and furnishings. They look nice - neutral colors, etc. (photos in the blog below).

We also stayed at Wyndham Panama City Beach this winter. The exterior of the building was repainted with new door and windows installed. It appeared the resort hired a Mermaid to swim in the pool (photos in the blog below).

We met Richard Petty at Wyndham Ocean Walk during Daytona 500 week at a meet and greet (photo in the blog below).

Photos from Myrtle Beach, Daytona Beach, Daytona Bike Week, Patrick AFB and Panama City Beach are linked to: www.MorrisBlog.com
 

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We were in Daytona Beach for seven weeks this winter. We own in the north tower, but spent half of the time in the south tower on the 18th and 19th floor in 1 bedroom deluxe condos. The rest of the time there in the north tower. The south tower units were updated with new a color scheme and furnishings. They look nice - neutral colors, etc. (photos in the blog below).

We also stayed at Wyndham Panama City Beach this winter. The exterior of the building was repainted with new door and windows installed. It appeared the resort hired a Mermaid to swim in the pool (photos in the blog below).

We met Richard Petty at Wyndham Ocean Walk during Daytona 500 week at a meet and greet (photo in the blog below).

Photos from Myrtle Beach, Daytona Beach, Daytona Bike Week, Patrick AFB and Panama City Beach are linked to: www.MorrisBlog.com

Did you bring your dog?
 

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Did you bring your dog?

Yes, he's my service dog. His name is Bob and is my second one. Maggie, my first service dog passed when she was 11 years old. I was a 'train wreck' when I retired from the military. After about a half dozen surgeries at the VA I'm walking again. Anyone who speaks ill of the VA hasn't had my experience with them. They gave me my life back and for that I'm grateful to them.

The Wyndham staff at the resorts we frequent always remember Bob's name (Maggie's name when I traveled with her). Usually they ask for my name, but generally always remember the dog's name.
 
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