The we loooooove Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Part 4

[Rigbyfab4]

I have read elsewhere in this thread that the maximum number of people in a unit is strictly enforced. From what that post said, a chil counts as a person at any age, and the explanation given was that it was about fire regulations. This is second hand information so YMMV, but I wanted to share that.

 

[njmousefest]

At WBC now. So far very impressed with everything. Just wondering from the regulars, where is a good close place to get a pizza either delivered or (even picked up)?

 

[CyndiLooWho]

Woohoo! I got my extra night reserved. So now we are scheduled for a full week, Sa-Sa. I even got the points discount for booking less than 60 days out. That's more points for next year's vacation.

As an aside for Wyndham points owners, I booked 2 consecutive 3 night ressies back in Feb. This 1 night reservation seems to have been made as part of the Club Wyndham Plus program. Will I have problems staying in the same unit for the whole time? It's the same room size/class. I booked it online, as the reservations hotlines were already closed for the night, so I couldn't ask about that. We're still new to owning our own points (we've traveled on my parents' points in the past), and this is the first set of ressies I've made on my own.

 

[Spanky]

For the folks asking about taxi cost - you could always use the Disney transporation to Caribbean Beach Resort and then call for a taxi. This will take longer but will be cheaper.

 

[ibob52]

At WBC now. So far very impressed with everything. Just wondering from the regulars, where is a good close place to get a pizza either delivered or (even picked up)?

FLIPPERS Pizza Delivers ... and they will call you when they arrive onsite.


Then you go meet them outside the lobby of your building.

 

[njmousefest]

FLIPPERS Pizza Delivers ... and they will call you when they arrive onsite.

Then you go meet them outside the lobby of your building.

Thanks! Totallly remember hearing about flippers. Just a question though - which one? Old town/celebration or Lake Buena Vista disney? Or just call one and they'll let us know?

 

[ibob52]

Thanks! Totallly remember hearing about flippers. Just a question though - which one? Old town/celebration or Lake Buena Vista disney? Or just call one and they'll let us know?

I am not sure which address ... we got the number from the WBC welcome packet.

Yes ... just call and ask them if they deliver to WBC

 

[Upatnoon]

At WBC now. So far very impressed with everything. Just wondering from the regulars, where is a good close place to get a pizza either delivered or (even picked up)?

They have a pizza place in the resort over by the pool with the slide by Tower 3. There is likely a menu on your fridge.

I think that pizza's fine, but as some have said, Flippers is good. If you like Chicago deep-dish I like Giordanos.

I would not recomment ordering from the places that put a flyer under your door.

 

[tiggerfied]

Hi everybody! We're here now - first time at WBC. Happily very impressed. We checked in yesterday shortly before 4 pm. We asked for a lake view, upper floor (3rd and above) and something quiet. We waited in the lobby for about 45 mins waiting for them to call us, as they said they would, but my kids were antsy so I went up to the desk to ask if it was ready and sure enough it was. Neither time that I was up at the check in desk did they say anything about a parking desk or permit (and I've had the room phone unplugged since we got into the room). And you certainly don't need a permit as far as I can see to park here. Your room key gets you through the guard gate.

I really love the location of our room. We are in Tower One, third floor, facing the lake. The view is absolutely lovely - I can't imagine looking the other way, but that's just me. Plus, since my son is a little under the weather, it looks like we'll be in our room a lot - looking out our windows! Tower One is definitely quiet with no pool in front of it so it's perfect for us. The lady at check said tower one had been refurbished and I guess it has been - flat screen t.v.s - but, boy, there is a lot of wear and tear in our room....mostly chipped paint, mildew or mold in bathroom and windows, scuff marks etc. It could use a good cleaning and paint job. Did I say we are staying in a two bedroom deluxe? I love the huge balcony. And the whole room is such a great size. Perfect for the four of us.

I really like WBC because it's not just six towers with a pool in front of each one. Each tower has something different in front of it. One has a quiet pool next to a lazy river, one has a slide another has a pirate ship slide, another has a playground and volley ball court. And different food and drink counters too. You really have to walk around to see all of the different offerings. I posted a picture of the resort map that is posted around the lake in the Picture Thread.
Other things: great wifi, very responsive engineering visit when we thought the a/c wasn't working as well as well as we thought it should. All of the employees are very helpful and friendly. I ordered from Garden Grocer to arrive the morning of our arrival. Great! GG emailed me that it arrived and that refrigerated items were refrigerated. As soon as we arrived in our room and called Bell Services, it was brought up to our room - very nicely placed on our dining room table (7 bags).

 

[goodbunny]

Thanks for the detailed update, tiggerfied! I wonder if other towers have been more recently renovated and the rooms might be in better shape- I think that I heard #5 was the most recently renovated. Anyone know?

 

[Spanky]

I was at WBC last Sept. and building 5 was being refurbished at that time.

 

[Laurie5013]

Thanks for the detailed update, tiggerfied! I wonder if other towers have been more recently renovated and the rooms might be in better shape- I think that I heard #5 was the most recently renovated. Anyone know?

We stayed in tower 5 last month. The man at the check-in desk said it was the most recently renovated tower. I didn't notice any excessive wear and tear in the room. Everything seemed to be in great shape. Furniture looked new and I didn't notice any chips in the paint.

 

[Dis5150]

If not in a hurry, I would take Disney bus to CBR and get a taxi or Uber from there. Just over 1 mile, much less $$.

 

[KrystalS]

I've been reading through this thread in preparation for our upcoming trip May 27-June 4. We have never stayed at WBC and I'm so excited! We are reserved for a 2br deluxe. We would like to be close to a pool with a slide and lazy river, can I request this? Do I call to request or just wait until check in?
Just to confirm I can totally skip the "parking pass" desk? No plans to attend their sales pitch.

We are renting a car at the airport, what is the best route to the resort? We land at 12:30, I plan to check in and then head to the grocery store while my DH takes the kids to swim. Where is the closest Walmart?

 

[Brian Noble]

We would like to be close to a pool with a slide and lazy river, can I request this?

Bonnet currently does not accept requests in advance. You could potentially ask for a specific area when you check in (and that might require a move) but the resort is very compact. Unless you have someone in your party with mobility issues, everything is within easy walking distance.

 

[KrystalS]

Bonnet currently does not accept requests in advance. You could potentially ask for a specific area when you check in (and that might require a move) but the resort is very compact. Unless you have someone in your party with mobility issues, everything is within easy walking distance.

Good to hear I was worried it was really spread out.

 

[Spanky]

I like to take the south exit out of the airport and drive the greenway (417) toll road. be sure you stop and pay each fee or the toll folks will bill the rental car company and they will add a daily toll fee to your rental even though you only used the toll road on two different days.
Exit on 536 and you will see a right exit to buena vista drive - follow the signs for Caribbean Beach Resort. You may notice a small orange sign that says Bonnet Creek Resort. You will turn left at Buena Vista Drive and left onto Bonnet Creek Resort. There is a long entrance drive but the first property you come to will be Wyndham Bonnet Creek - it is also a left turn.
When you check in they will give you directions to several grocery store & Walmart.

 

[Brian Noble]

they will add a daily toll fee to your rental even though you only used the toll road on two different days.

This depends on the company from which you rent. National, Alamo, and Enterprise only add a $4 fee for the days you use a toll road---so a total of $8 for a typical WDW trip. That's low enough that I'm happy to pay it to zip through the sunpass lanes on my way to the resort.

More details here: https://www.sunpass.com/rentalcar

 

[ibob52]

This depends on the company from which you rent. National, Alamo, and Enterprise only add a $4 fee for the days you use a toll road---so a total of $8 for a typical WDW trip. That's low enough that I'm happy to pay it to zip through the sunpass lanes on my way to the resort.

More details here: https://www.sunpass.com/rentalcar

That was my experience with ALAMO

*$4.00 a day ~ only on days ~ that a toll road was driven*

 

[Tink415]

I like to take the south exit out of the airport and drive the greenway (417) toll road. be sure you stop and pay each fee or the toll folks will bill the rental car company and they will add a daily toll fee to your rental even though you only used the toll road on two different days.
Exit on 536 and you will see a right exit to buena vista drive - follow the signs for Caribbean Beach Resort. You may notice a small orange sign that says Bonnet Creek Resort. You will turn left at Buena Vista Drive and left onto Bonnet Creek Resort. There is a long entrance drive but the first property you come to will be Wyndham Bonnet Creek - it is also a left turn.
When you check in they will give you directions to several grocery store & Walmart.

I received directions to grocery stores, Target and Walmart from the "parking pass" desk (did not get a parking pass).