The we loooooove Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek Part 4

[Kay7979]

Bonnet Creek has a shuttle service and you have to reserve a spot in advance. I think it's now $8 per person RT, no discounts for kids or infants. Or $40 for a family of 5.

Taxis should be less than $20 to get anywhere. If you want to save a few bucks, just take a cab to the Caribbean Beach Resort next door and ride the Disney bus.

Please don't do this. Busses for Caribbean Beach are for guests of that resort. How would you like to be a paying guest at that resort and be sardined into a bus with people staying off property?

 

[Upatnoon]

So, where do I call to put in my room request? We have a 1 BR and 1 2BR reserved for the week after Thanksgiving through an RCI exchange. This will be our first time at Bonnett Creek. I'd love to be near the lazy river. What should I request? Thanks!

You don't call. They don't accept room requests over the phone. You can ask when you check in, of course, but don't be disappointed. The tower closest to the lazy river is tower 5.

 

[labdogs42]

You don't call. They don't accept room requests over the phone. You can ask when you check in, of course, but don't be disappointed. The tower closest to the lazy river is tower 5.

Cool. Thanks! I'll be happy where ever, but I figure it is worth knowing what to ask for in case it is available!

 

[maggiew]

How big is the coffee maker in the unit i.e. how many cups? I want to pack some preportioned coffee grounds into ziploc bags and I don't know how much coffee to put in each baggie. Probably only my older daughter (23) will drink coffee in the morning (I drink tea and DH isn't coming on the trip). I was thinking of filling the carafe to the "4" line and then putting 8 tablespoons of grounds in each baggie. Does that sound ok? We have a Keurig at home, so not really sure what I am doing. (The Folgers website says 1.5 tablespoons per 175 mL. Since each cup is 236 mL, that would be 8 tablespoons.)

And are the coffee filters size #2 or size #4? I went to the store to find some filters and got confused by the size. I knew to look for cone style filters but wasn't prepared for the various sizes.

Maggie

 

[disneylovinfamilyof6]

Does anyone have pics of the newly updated rooms (specifically a 3br deluxe or 3/4br presidential)? Also, have the presidential units in buildings other than building 6 already been renovated?

Thanks!

 

[jennasmommyinMS]

How big is the coffee maker in the unit i.e. how many cups? I want to pack some preportioned coffee grounds into ziploc bags and I don't know how much coffee to put in each baggie. Probably only my older daughter (23) will drink coffee in the morning (I drink tea and DH isn't coming on the trip). I was thinking of filling the carafe to the "4" line and then putting 8 tablespoons of grounds in each baggie. Does that sound ok? We have a Keurig at home, so not really sure what I am doing. (The Folgers website says 1.5 tablespoons per 175 mL. Since each cup is 236 mL, that would be 8 tablespoons.)

And are the coffee filters size #2 or size #4? I went to the store to find some filters and got confused by the size. I knew to look for cone style filters but wasn't prepared for the various sizes.

Maggie

The coffee pot is full size, so get the #4 filters. As for the amount of coffee, I guess that depends on how strong or weak the coffee drinker likes it. I tend to make a full pot for just myself, but I only put about 4 tablespoons of grounds in the basket.

 

[maggiew]

The coffee pot is full size, so get the #4 filters. As for the amount of coffee, I guess that depends on how strong or weak the coffee drinker likes it. I tend to make a full pot for just myself, but I only put about 4 tablespoons of grounds in the basket.

How much water do you put in the carafe i.e. what line do you fill the water up to?

Thanks for your help! I don't think DD likes it strong, so it seems like 8 T for 4 cups is a lot!! I guess Folgers really wants you to use a lot of their coffee!

Maggie

 

[andiraye]

We use Folgers at home and I use 1T per 8oz cup of water, and then add a little extra coffee, probably another half Tbs for a four cup pot. I like my coffee medium - not as strong as Starbucks, but not light either.

 

[DisneyDazed]

Hi all. I'm new to WBC thread and still reading thru all the threads.

When is the best time to get a deal with rentals?

We plan to go mid-Feb. Will weather be too chilly to use their pool and lazy river? Is there an indoor pool?

Are rentals from owners payable at time of booking or just deposit only until closer to trip?

Any sites that have good cancellation policy? Which sites do you prefer to book from?

When you rent from timeshare owner, do they make reservations for you and when you check in, just provide your own info?

If you can't book WBC, what's another off site property you would consider?

Thanks!

Sept is a slow month and value season so it will be the cheapest. Mid Feb is actually prime season so prices will be at their highest. I am not sure of the pool temps in Feb as everyone is so different with what they call cold and temps change so much yearly.

For Bonnet creek if you find a room available then that is a deal. The rooms go fast and become difficult to find if a busier season. April and may.... sept into parts of oct are value seasons so prices will be lower. There is also another small time period that is value prices as well its just not coming to me.

If you can book through Ken for your reservations he is wonderful. His room seem to go quick. They make the reservation for you .Best of luck and have fun

 

[DisneyDazed]

How much water do you put in the carafe i.e. what line do you fill the water up to?

Thanks for your help! I don't think DD likes it strong, so it seems like 8 T for 4 cups is a lot!! I guess Folgers really wants you to use a lot of their coffee!

Maggie

Its an 8 cup pot maybe 12. I HIGHLY suggest while at the store to get a small bottle of white vinegar and run it through the coffee pot before using it then running several cycles with water to rinse it. Its the model that has the little filter built into the water section but it sure didnt seem like they change it often and doing this was well lets say a bit shocking so now i will always do this. Granted whomever checked into our room after us had quite a clean room with sanitized everything lol

 

[DisneyDazed]

Have you had luck with the Contemporary valet parking this year? If so, what do you typically tell them upon arrival so they let you through? I take it you haven't had any issues with the valet wondering why you have unpacked the stroller and all the theme park backpacks and heading towards MK. All I had read has led me to believe they have cut down on this. I believe they will give you a 3 hour pass for a dining reservation or other business at the hotel. I would appreciate any tips you can provide.

We will be down for a week at WBC in November and be taking our 5-year old for the first time.

We were down in June, made a wrong turn and needed to pull into the contemporary to make a uturn and the guy at the gate informed us they are cracking down on people parking there. To us its not a big deal to drive park and get into the park.We took my son when he was 5 parked in the regular parking lots and he was fine. MK is really the only one that takes a bit longer because you have several steps to get to the park. Still not really a big deal just plan accordingly. Are you going over the busy season or the beginning of Nov? IF you are staying until park closing then dont rush out to the tram to get to your car. Take your time let the masses go before you or leave the park before closing. Again we stayed until closing took our time getting out of the park and did not have any issues at all

 

[MomTo3PrincessesInNJ]

Does anyone have a recent shuttle schedule???

We're driving to the parks everyday, but H & I are going to Epcot for a date night and we don't want to drink & drive

H wants to use Uber, but I wanted to look into the shuttle option, too.

Thanks!

 

[RachaelRol]

First time checking in at WBC. We're doing US first time and Disney of course. Got a great deal I think, $550 for two bedroom deluxe for 7 nights, starting on 8.22.

Where are the updated rooms? Do all rooms have flat screens? We will be out a lot but plan on enjoying the resort too! Thanks for any tips!

 

[klk77]

Just wanted to leave another suggestion for booking a room at Bonnet Creek. We used Paul Symington at Utopia World Vacations. His price was much cheaper than any of the other quotes we received. It was a little close to check in for receiving the confirmation emails from Wyndham, but all worked out great. He knew our room ahead of time, and got us a great view. We can see all the fireworks!

Highly recommend checking him out if you're looking for some other quotes. I don't think BC is on his website though as a listed resort.

 

[scooterx]

Does anyone have pics of the newly updated rooms (specifically a 3br deluxe or 3/4br presidential)? Also, have the presidential units in buildings other than building 6 already been renovated?

Thanks!

Bump
Looking for same info on 4 bedroom Presidential units....

 

[MomTo3PrincessesInNJ]

Bump
Looking for same info on 4 bedroom Presidential units....

We check into a 4 BR Presidential on Saturday, I'll update when we return!

 

[disneylovinfamilyof6]

We check into a 4 BR Presidential on Saturday, I'll update when we return!

Thank you! I hope you have a wonderful trip!

 

[mum2fourkids]

Do they take a credit card and hold for incidentals at check in like a hotel or is it different, this is our first time in a condo. Thanks

I would like to know this too...we are staying for the first time in December for 12 nights. If they do place a 'incidentals' hold, usually how much is it?

 

[vtwep]

Hi - our last stay at WBC was three years ago. For that trip, I brought a router for the room wi-fi and connected it to the kitchen phone. I believe I have seen that this is no longer needed (or may not even be an option) any longer. Can someone please confirm?

 

[ibob52]

I brought a router for the room wi-fi and connected it to the kitchen phone. I believe I have seen that this is no longer needed (or may not even be an option) any longer. Can someone please confirm?

As per my 2013 WBC vacation ... the phone to router option is no longer a option.

There is no ethernet plug/jack on phone any more.

I called the front desk to confirm = no longer a option.

My 2012 WBC vacation ... I too used my router via the kitchen phone.

2012 was the year wifi was being installed throughout WBC