Wanagetaway Club at Star Island

The Resort and Its Setting

Wanagetaway Club at Star Island is run as an independent timeshare property rather than part of a major hotel brand, with its own management and owners' association handling day-to-day operation. Its RCI affiliation means owners aren't limited to their home week on-site — they can also deposit their interval into the RCI exchange network and trade it for stays at other affiliated resorts. For owners and renters alike, this combination of a fixed home base plus exchange flexibility is a key part of what the resort offers.

Kissimmee and the Surrounding Area

Kissimmee sits in Central Florida's vacation corridor, within easy reach of the region's biggest draws. Walt Disney World is about 32 km (20 miles) away, Universal Orlando around 40 km (25 miles), and SeaWorld Orlando roughly 30 km (19 miles) — all manageable as day trips by car. Closer to home, Kissimmee's own Downtown and Broadway district, about 5 km (3 miles) out, has restaurants, shops and a historic riverfront worth an evening visit. Gatorland, a long-running Florida wildlife attraction, is about 18 km (11 miles) away, and those with more time can head out to Kennedy Space Center, roughly 90 km (56 miles) to the east. This mix of theme parks, local dining and day-trip options is a large part of why renters and resale buyers look at Kissimmee in the first place.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own at Wanagetaway Club at Star Island and want to sell or rent out your week, BidMyTimeshare.com works as an owner-to-owner marketplace: you list your week privately, set your own asking price, and interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. There's a one-time listing fee to get your ad live, and BidMyTimeshare.com doesn't take a cut of the sale — 0% commission on whatever price you agree with the buyer.

Because this is an independent resort, resale transfers go through the resort's own owners' association or management rather than a branded resale desk. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, both sides should confirm directly with the resort or its management what the transfer fee is, whether the association holds a right of first refusal on resales, and what the current annual maintenance fee is — these details vary by resort and aren't standardised, so they're worth getting in writing before any deposit changes hands.

A resale buyer typically takes on the deeded or contractual usage rights to the week itself, along with ongoing annual fees and RCI exchange eligibility where that affiliation is transferable. Buyers should ask specifically whether RCI membership and any accumulated points or exchange credits carry over, since this can differ between resorts and isn't automatic.

What Renters Look For

Renters considering a week at Wanagetaway Club at Star Island are usually weighing proximity to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando against price, unit size and travel dates. Families often want specific school-holiday weeks, while others are flexible and happy to book shoulder-season dates for better rates and availability. Being upfront in your listing about unit size, view, exact week or dates, and whether the stay includes exchange-related perks helps set the right expectations from the first enquiry.

Practical Notes for Owners and Buyers

Anyone buying or renting resale should independently verify current annual fees, any special assessments, and the transfer process directly with the resort's association before committing, since these details can change and aren't something BidMyTimeshare.com sets or guarantees. Having a rental car is worth factoring into your plans too, since Kissimmee's attractions are spread across the wider area rather than within walking distance of most resorts.