The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[saysay]

Thanks! Now all I have to find is "coned" shaped filters for the coffee pot, grandma and I have to have our coffee in the mornings!

Our coffee pot have always had the wire mesh we didn't use a filter.

I would but them at home and pack them, they are small and light, but I really don't think you will need them. Others can chime in if I am wrong, been to WBC 3 times.

 

[karice2]

I am 6 weeks out for my first trip to WBC. I will be there for two weeks. The first week I am there I booked through Utopia Vacations. The second week is thru my parent's RCI trade. Does anyone know if there is a way to link the two so I don't have to switch rooms?

Couple of other questions?
1. Do the rooms have the music system that can accomodate an iPod connection?
2. Are the Presidential's the only ones with updated appliances and countertops?
3. Any room recommendations for fireworks and Epcot view on a higher floor?

 

[lomillerin]

Where does the MK shuttle drop off at? Where does the Epcot bus drop off at?

I thought I read they dropped off at TTC, but then what do I do?
I have only ever stayed onsite and really need help.

 

[linnell]

Here now! Building 3 7th floor sitting on my balcony watching the random water fountain in the lake and waiting for some firwoks to start. DH is impressed with how much space we have!

 

[PoohHappens]

Where does the MK shuttle drop off at? Where does the Epcot bus drop off at?

I thought I read they dropped off at TTC, but then what do I do?
I have only ever stayed onsite and really need help.

For the MK it drops off at TTC and then you take the monorail or ferry to the MK. This is also true if you drive and park for MK.

For Epcot it drops off in the lot adjacent to all the Disney Bus stops. The main difference is you may walk a few extra feet and you do not have a shelter to stand under. You could however stay under cover and walk out to the stop when you see the bus coming. We just returned and used the bus all week, it is very ontime so make sure you follow the schedule. We found it very easy to use and we only once had a full bus. Have a great trip.

 

[PoohHappens]

We just returned from our first stay at Bonnet Creek. I have to say we had a wonderful time and I think we will be returning. We even found ourselves discussing that next time we need to spend a little more time at the resort. We have stayed at several moderate and value Disney resorts as well as a two bedroom at Saratoga Springs and Royal Plaza previously. We booked with Ken Price through vacation upgrades and he and Denise were superb.

Here are the things we loved:
1. The space- With two kids it was wonderful. We felt as a couple and parents so much more like we were on vacation. We got to sleep in the same bed with no children and our kids slept like a dream in the other bedroom. We brought a baby monitor with so we could shut our door too. (our youngest just turned 2). We could get ready with privacy. We would switch off who was getting ready and the other stayed out with the kids in the family room. The bathrooms were large and the second bedroom was bigger than I was expecting.
2. The washer and dryer-I used it a ton and it did not feel like work. When we would return from the pool everyone would throw their towels and suits in the machine and I would start it. No rinsing out suits and hanging them all over our tiny hotel room.
3. A full sized fridge- snacks for the kids, milk for the kids and beer for the hubby, need I say more
4. Hallway--at Saratoga springs we entered our room from an outside corridor. I liked the secured building, interior halls, and elevator better. Every once in a while the hall smelled funny because of something someone cooked--never smelled it in our room.
5. Several Pool Options-if one was too busy or not our thing at the time there was a choice. We spent most our time outside building 5 and 6
6. The big table--we used it a lot for breakfast and for our sons legos and for his school work.
7. The resort was very pretty

Things that were not the greatest but minor and did not ruin our vacation
1. Shower head-did not like it, not major
2. I sometimes missed the Disney all the time-my husband did not
3. I would have like to have a food court or some more places to get food/snacks. Especially later at night. I am on vacation too, so I don't want to cook or fix a snack -sometimes I want a cupcake at 11:00pm 'cause I can. My husband did not miss it one single bit --maybe because he had to go after said cupcake on previous visits. The food we did eat at the pool bar was not very good but was edible, but then again a lot of what we had a Disney this time was not very good.
4. I would have liked to have a vacuum, I bet I could have requested one, but I did not.

A few other things people often ask about
We had no problem with the parking pass and check in was quick and easy. The hold on our card was $100 and pended while we were there and disappeared the day we checked out. When I go to the parking pass desk she asked if we had been there before and I said no and she got all excited and said oh do I have some surprises for you. I immediately said I am not interested in your surprises and she looked shocked and upset and said you don't like fireworks and surprises. I said I already know about them circled the lowest income on the form she handed me the pass and I left. I was never even invited to a presentation etc.... It all took about a minute but half of that was her looking at my liscense and looking at something in the computer.
We used the bus system all but the last day. It alway ran exactly on time-do not be late and expect the bus to still be sitting there. I liked this though it was predictable. The bus was only full once.
We found all the staff to be friendly and we also found the other familes and guests to be friendly and respectful of others. We requested a high chair and a pack n play both were delivered within moments of us getting to our room. I also requested some trash bags and detergent and those both came within moments. I did find that when calling the desk I did have to wait on hold most times. We had a wonderful time.
I would be happy to answer any specific questions as well.

 

[zalansky]

Hello Bonnet Creek experts! I am trying to help a friend plan an Orlando vacation. Can you all tell me where I can get the best deal on getting them a room at WBC for 4 nights? I have seen it mentioned on here to rent from owners - how do I go about that? I checked Ebay but they only seem to be rentals for the immediate future. I am looking for April 2012. I remember a while back Vettechick had mentioned someone she used and trusted but it was a long time ago.

Any tips? Much appreciated!

 

[brucerob62]

coming in nov whats best view of lake /fireworks..is it posible to have both?...

 

[mnightin]

5. Several Pool Options-if one was too busy or not our thing at the time there was a choice. We spent most our time outside building 5 and 6

We requested a high chair and a pack n play both were delivered within moments of us getting to our room.

Thanks so much for the details! Two quick questions for you (or anyone else who wants to chime in!

- I have an 8 year old son, 5 year old daughter, and 1 year old daughter. Which pools do you think they would enjoy the most? Any sense of which building we should request based on this (getting a 3BR and thinking of Building #6 since it's newest). I think the 4 year old is too small for the pirate slide (she's 45" tall) - she'll love the other slide and the lazy river. The 1 year old would like zero entry.

- How were the pack & play and high chair? Were they clean and in good shape? I'm not usually very particular about germs, but all the talk of bed bugs has made me a little nervous about using a hotel pack & play. Welcome your feedback on this one!

Thanks so much!

Only 4 days til our trip!

 

[gonzalesphd]

Does anyone know where the closest Catholic church would be to bonnet creek/wdw?

thanks

 

[PoohHappens]

Thanks so much for the details! Two quick questions for you (or anyone else who wants to chime in!

- I have an 8 year old son, 5 year old daughter, and 1 year old daughter. Which pools do you think they would enjoy the most? Any sense of which building we should request based on this (getting a 3BR and thinking of Building #6 since it's newest). I think the 4 year old is too small for the pirate slide (she's 45" tall) - she'll love the other slide and the lazy river. The 1 year old would like zero entry.

- How were the pack & play and high chair? Were they clean and in good shape? I'm not usually very particular about germs, but all the talk of bed bugs has made me a little nervous about using a hotel pack & play. Welcome your feedback on this one!

Thanks so much!

Only 4 days til our trip!

The pack n play and high chair were both clean--the high chair was gray plastic restaurant type, the pack and play was low end, some of the mesh had small holes, but it was clean. It was quite firm, but my DS 2 did not mind. The pool at 6 has zero entry and the slide is a 48inch requirement. The other was I think at building 3 you have to be able to swim. We found that pool to be cold when we went. It does not get as much direct sun and I don't think it had a zero entry. There is a kiddie pool there too. The building 5 lazy river has a zero entry as well. There was a kiddie slash area and pool and another lazy river up by the main building too. Have a great trip. I think you will love it.

 

[Bootxn]

We have a 2 bedroom for Sat to Sat but not be able to check-in until Sunday morning. Does anyone know if this would be a problem? We should be able to get our room right away?

 

[Pollito916]

- How were the pack & play and high chair? Were they clean and in good shape? I'm not usually very particular about germs, but all the talk of bed bugs has made me a little nervous about using a hotel pack & play. Welcome your feedback on this one!
Only 4 days til our trip!

I can't comment on the shape, but just wanted to add that I like to bring my own PnP sheet when we stay in hotels. Not sure it would totally prevent the bed bugs (if there were any), but it makes me feel a little better anyway.

Also, thanks for letting me know they have high chairs, I never even thought to request one!

 

[PoohHappens]

We have a 2 bedroom for Sat to Sat but not be able to check-in until Sunday morning. Does anyone know if this would be a problem? We should be able to get our room right away?

When we got our confirmations from WBC in the mail before our trip there was a clause stating that you had to check in within 48 hours of your reservation or you lose it, that should give you plenty of time but I would still call.

 

[Heath_Bar]

Our coffee pot have always had the wire mesh we didn't use a filter.

I would but them at home and pack them, they are small and light, but I really don't think you will need them. Others can chime in if I am wrong, been to WBC 3 times.

Yes, last week we used the wire mesh filter also.

 

[Heath_Bar]

I just wanted to give a shout out for building 1. We just got back from a week there and although an older building, it was updated nicely. We did have black appliances (not stainless) but otherwise it was a very nice unit, and honestly, I don't care which color it is - it was newer and in great shape. My main reason for liking building 1 is location:

- Shuttle pick up/drop off spot right next to it
- Dry playground right outside - we could go down and let the kids play for 10 minutes while waiting for the rest of the group to get ready.
- Mini golf was close
- Kid activity grassy area is right there - one day they had a bounce house and yard games all set up.
- Close to main pool that had kid area, lazy river, zero entry and 5 ft depth for older kids jumping in.
- Since our kids weren't big enough for the water slides, I was glad we could avoid the pools with the slides, thus avoid whining about not being able to use them.
- Far away from the terrible loud evening karoake

We were gone at parks most days so being right on top of a pool wasn't a huge thing for us. If you want to stand on your deck and yell down to people at the pool, this isn't the buiilding for you. FIL has also stayed in building 6 and they liked that building better, but for us with our kids (ages 3 & 4) the building 1 location was great.

 

[Ackpack]

The pack n play and high chair were both clean--the high chair was gray plastic restaurant type, the pack and play was low end, some of the mesh had small holes, but it was clean. It was quite firm, but my DS 2 did not mind. The pool at 6 has zero entry and the slide is a 48inch requirement. The other was I think at building 3 you have to be able to swim. We found that pool to be cold when we went. It does not get as much direct sun and I don't think it had a zero entry. There is a kiddie pool there too. The building 5 lazy river has a zero entry as well. There was a kiddie slash area and pool and another lazy river up by the main building too. Have a great trip. I think you will love it.

Wow! Thanks so much for discussing high chairs! I didn't know you could request those... that saves us A LOT of room in our checked bag! (not that we were going to pack our entire high chair (haha) but we were going to pack our chicco folding hook on chair)

 

[jsmla]

I'm looking at booking a one bedroom at Wyndham Bonnet Creek for a girls' getaway in early December. The unit is a one bedroom with a sleeper sofa but that's pretty much all I know. Is there a building that would be best for us? We're two women in our 50s, no kids on this trip. We'd like something convenient to a pool (doesn't have to have a slide or anything) and a shuttle stop.

Thanks!

 

[SeptemberGirl]

I am SO glad to have found this thread!

My inlaws are Wyndham owners and we have been to many resorts. Loved all of them. However, I am a WDW snob! The last few years I have been staying for short trips in DVC. I have never stayed here, but my inlaws raved about it. We are booked for a week Feb 18-25.

So, experts, be honest. Am I going to be disappointed? Are you all going to laugh at my snobbery come March? Am I going to fall in love with theis resort and want to book every WDW trip here? Tips? Thoughts?

We currently have a 2 bedroom for my husband and I and our 7 year old. My inlaws will join us midweek.

 

[Maxwell]

Hello Bonnet Creek experts! I am trying to help a friend plan an Orlando vacation. Can you all tell me where I can get the best deal on getting them a room at WBC for 4 nights? I have seen it mentioned on here to rent from owners - how do I go about that? I checked Ebay but they only seem to be rentals for the immediate future. I am looking for April 2012. I remember a while back Vettechick had mentioned someone she used and trusted but it was a long time ago.

Any tips? Much appreciated!

I would like to know too. We are thinking of staying here next April for a few nights as well.