Two Silver Lake Resorts in Kissimmee - what are the differences?

[TheHolleys87]

The RCI directory lists Silver Lake Resort #2610 and Silver Lake Resort - Silver Points #6815. The resort website is the same for both. What are the differences between them? When we stayed there before it appeared that there was an older section and a newer one - is that it?

We have a reservation for next November at #2610 in a 1 bedroom that sleeps 6 because the directory says there’s a washer/dryer in the unit (vs. no W/D in the 1 bedroom that sleeps 4, which we had on our previous stay). So I was wondering whether we’ll be in that older section or the newer one and also whether there were significant differences we needed to be aware of.

TIA!

 

[TheHolleys87]

Bumping my own thread because of lack of responses and recent mentions of this resort in this forum. So now I know some of y'all have stayed there - anyone know the answers to my questions?

 

[chad.burrus]

The RCI directory lists Silver Lake Resort #2610 and Silver Lake Resort - Silver Points #6815. The resort website is the same for both. What are the differences between them? When we stayed there before it appeared that there was an older section and a newer one - is that it?

We have a reservation for next November at #2610 in a 1 bedroom that sleeps 6 because the directory says there’s a washer/dryer in the unit (vs. no W/D in the 1 bedroom that sleeps 4, which we had on our previous stay). So I was wondering whether we’ll be in that older section or the newer one and also whether there were significant differences we needed to be aware of.

TIA!

You are correct in there is an "older" section and a "newer" section. It all shares one check in desk and is easily walkable between all the pools. The older section (buildings 100-700) do not have elevators in the buildings and is where your room would be. The plus to those buildings are the units are HUGE! We love the units as they are quite spacious. We bunkered down during Hurricane Matthew in a one bedroom that slept 6 and loved it. It has one king bed, a tub I could swim in, and two pull out couches. It has the washer and dryer (but every unit we have ever stayed in has had them, even the one bedroom that sleeps 4, but it was in the new section). Just know if you can't do stairs, to ask for a ground floor. We also prefer building 100 or 700 as it is close to the main pool area.

 

[TheHolleys87]

You are correct in there is an "older" section and a "newer" section. It all shares one check in desk and is easily walkable between all the pools. The older section (buildings 100-700) do not have elevators in the buildings and is where your room would be. The plus to those buildings are the units are HUGE! We love the units as they are quite spacious. We bunkered down during Hurricane Matthew in a one bedroom that slept 6 and loved it. It has one king bed, a tub I could swim in, and two pull out couches. It has the washer and dryer (but every unit we have ever stayed in has had them, even the one bedroom that sleeps 4, but it was in the new section). Just know if you can't do stairs, to ask for a ground floor. We also prefer building 100 or 700 as it is close to the main pool area.

Thank you! This is very helpful - especially the tip to ask for a ground-floor unit! I’ll make a note to do that a couple of weeks before we go. Thanks again!

 

[TamaraQT]

Thank you! This is very helpful - especially the tip to ask for a ground-floor unit! I’ll make a note to do that a couple of weeks before we go. Thanks again!

Suggestion: I would try to place a request for a ground floor unit now. Then a couple of weeks before travel, you can call for a follow-up of your request. The day before you travel, do one more follow-up call. I know it sounds like a lot of extra time and work. But, its worth it for getting a room you would enjoy. Also, if possible, try to arrive before noon. Do not wait for the regularly scheduled check-in time. The people arriving before noon get better room choices/options. If you arrive early, the check-in desk can see what rooms are available AND what rooms are becoming available based on guests scheduled to check-out. If you want a room that will be available after guests check-out, the front desk can 'assign' that room to you in the system. They will offer to call you when the room is ready. At that point you can go off and start enjoying your vacation and wait for the call. Of course requests are never guaranteed, but the earlier the request is made, the better chance to have your request honored. So far I have been fortunate to have all of my requests honored by being diligent.

 

[TheHolleys87]

Suggestion: I would try to place a request for a ground floor unit now. Then a couple of weeks before travel, you can call for a follow-up of your request. The day before you travel, do one more follow-up call. I know it sounds like a lot of extra time and work. But, its worth it for getting a room you would enjoy. Also, if possible, try to arrive before noon. Do not wait for the regularly scheduled check-in time. The people arriving before noon get better room choices/options. If you arrive early, the check-in desk can see what rooms are available AND what rooms are becoming available based on guests scheduled to check-out. If you want a room that will be available after guests check-out, the front desk can 'assign' that room to you in the system. They will offer to call you when the room is ready. At that point you can go off and start enjoying your vacation and wait for the call. Of course requests are never guaranteed, but the earlier the request is made, the better chance to have your request honored. So far I have been fortunate to have all of my requests honored by being diligent.

Thank you for the very helpful advice!

 

[TamaraQT]

Thank you for the very helpful advice!

So did you go? How was it? I am considering Silver Lake in August 2021. Did the older side feel dated? Did you get a ground floor unit as requested? Were you happy with your stay?

 

[TheHolleys87]

So did you go? How was it? I am considering Silver Lake in August 2021. Did the older side feel dated? Did you get a ground floor unit as requested? Were you happy with your stay?

Yes, we were very happy. As noted above, the unit was huge, and we liked having two couches and four chairs, not to mention the large dining table and six chairs, to sit and read. It looked like the unit had recently been updated — granite countertops, nice appliances, huge walk-in shower and soaking tub in the master bath. We did get a ground floor unit, so no problems bringing luggage in or out. That was especially good because just prior to that trip we signed up for an Owners Locker and were able to place it on a coffee table to pack it for the first time. And of course the commute to WDW parks couldn’t be better, not to mention the options for grocery shopping and eating out. We did snag a Wyndham Bonnet Creek for March, but we agreed that SL will be high on our list for future trips.

 

[TamaraQT]

Yes, we were very happy. As noted above, the unit was huge, and we liked having two couches and four chairs, not to mention the large dining table and six chairs, to sit and read. It looked like the unit had recently been updated — granite countertops, nice appliances, huge walk-in shower and soaking tub in the master bath. We did get a ground floor unit, so no problems bringing luggage in or out. That was especially good because just prior to that trip we signed up for an Owners Locker and were able to place it on a coffee table to pack it for the first time. And of course the commute to WDW parks couldn’t be better, not to mention the options for grocery shopping and eating out. We did snag a Wyndham Bonnet Creek for March, but we agreed that SL will be high on our list for future trips.

Great!!! Thanks for the quick response. Now if the opportunity to go to Silver Lake presents itself, maybe I will be less hesitant to try it. I have stayed at WBC at least 3 times. I am sure you will enjoy it. Really I can't think of anything to NOT like about Bonnet Creek. I love Buildings 5 and 6 facing the pool/lazy river.

 

[TheHolleys87]

Great!!! Thanks for the quick response. Now if the opportunity to go to Silver Lake presents itself, maybe I will be less hesitant to try it. I have stayed at WBC at least 3 times. I am sure you will enjoy it. Really I can't think of anything to NOT like about Bonnet Creek. I love Buildings 5 and 6 facing the pool/lazy river.

We stayed at WBC several years ago with my dad and really liked the location. I just wish the 2nd bedroom had 2 queens instead of doubles because it would be easier to invite another couple to come with us. We’re taking opportunity this visit to eat at multiple restaurants that are new or at least new to us at DS and elsewhere.