The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[maxiesmom]

WBC looks beautiful, but how on earth do you know which building to request? My sister has me checking into this resort, but it is so big it is a bit overwhelming. We would need a 2 or 3 bedroom unit. I have one niece who loves pool slides, and one who would love the mini golf. And while we would have a car, we would probably split up at some point, so being close to a bus stop would be good too. Where do you start looking to figure out what building would be best?

[NHDisneyFan]

Originally Posted by maxiesmom

WBC looks beautiful, but how on earth do you know which building to request? My sister has me checking into this resort, but it is so big it is a bit overwhelming. We would need a 2 or 3 bedroom unit. I have one niece who loves pool slides, and one who would love the mini golf. And while we would have a car, we would probably split up at some point, so being close to a bus stop would be good too. Where do you start looking to figure out what building would be best?

The walking path around the lake makes any pool or activity a very short walk from any other building. Don't stress it.

[SYDCOLEMOM]

Originally Posted by maxiesmom

WBC looks beautiful, but how on earth do you know which building to request? My sister has me checking into this resort, but it is so big it is a bit overwhelming. We would need a 2 or 3 bedroom unit. I have one niece who loves pool slides, and one who would love the mini golf. And while we would have a car, we would probably split up at some point, so being close to a bus stop would be good too. Where do you start looking to figure out what building would be best?

It really doesnt matter what building you request. They rarely give request a second glance. We have never gotten anything close to our request and the check in desk has told us numerous times that they can not take requests. I have heard people that have gotten their building they hoped for but I think it was more of a fluke than actually having their request granted. But the path around the lake makes getting any place on property very fast. you wont be disappointed no matter what building you get. Its mere minutes walk to any pool and/or bus stop. You will Love it !!

[manhattanman]

Originally Posted by SYDCOLEMOM

It really doesnt matter what building you request. They rarely give request a second glance. We have never gotten anything close to our request and the check in desk has told us numerous times that they can not take requests. I have heard people that have gotten their building they hoped for but I think it was more of a fluke than actually having their request granted. But the path around the lake makes getting any place on property very fast. you wont be disappointed no matter what building you get. Its mere minutes walk to any pool and/or bus stop. You will Love it !!

In my best Seinfeld voice " Anyone can TAKE requests, its the filling of requests that is the hard part".

I just spoke to the front desk yesterday and requested a specific tower/direction The agent was happy to note this request on my reservation. I told them I understood is was based on availability. I cant see why they would not grant someone's request if they could. My guess is that the earlier you check in, the more likely your request will be honored.

[dcessford]

Just looking for some info from ppl whom have booked this resort through Vacation Stratagy.I just asked for a quote and got a good price.I am not ready to book yet and was wondering from others experience if the price will change in 3-4 months by much. I got a quote for $981 for a 2 bedroom deluxe for 11 nights from Dec 15th through the 26th and wondering when I am thinking of booking in 3-4 months if that will change by much.

thanks

[carolynl]

Originally Posted by lolobug

How do you get free upgrades? I've never booked with BC, thinking about it. Thx!

the company we used just called and asked if we wanted the upgrade for free. So we have booked 7 nights in a 2 bedroom presidential for $549 taxes in.

[aubriee]

Originally Posted by dcessford

Just looking for some info from ppl whom have booked this resort through Vacation Stratagy.I just asked for a quote and got a good price.I am not ready to book yet and was wondering from others experience if the price will change in 3-4 months by much. I got a quote for $981 for a 2 bedroom deluxe for 11 nights from Dec 15th through the 26th and wondering when I am thinking of booking in 3-4 months if that will change by much.

thanks

I don't know if the price will change, but that's a really good price, especially for the Christmas holidays. I am paying $896.00 for a one bedroom deluxe for ten nights in May (which is not even a busy time). Per night you are paying a few cents less than me for a bigger unit ($89.18 vs the $89.60 I'm paying/night). If you know you are definitely going I would jump on that price. I can't see 2 bedrooms lasting long for that price during Christmas.

There was a lady on here about a month ago, who posted an undeserved bad review of Vacation Strategies. Apparently she had requested a quote, then changed her mind and requested a couple more quotes for different units or dates. When she finally made her mind up and sent them a deposit for the original quote, the unit was no longer available, so they had to refund the deposit right back to her. She was very angry that they had not held the original unit for her, until she made her mind up. However, when they sent my quote there was a comment in there saying something about inventory is limited and constantly changing. I was satisfied with the quote, so wasn't taking a chance of losing it.

[lolobug]

Originally Posted by dcessford

Just looking for some info from ppl whom have booked this resort through Vacation Stratagy.I just asked for a quote and got a good price.I am not ready to book yet and was wondering from others experience if the price will change in 3-4 months by much. I got a quote for $981 for a 2 bedroom deluxe for 11 nights from Dec 15th through the 26th and wondering when I am thinking of booking in 3-4 months if that will change by much.

thanks

I don't know much at all but I was quoted $1066 for a single room in jan. for 10 nights... You got a great deal!

[alootikki3]

I just got a quote of $1525 for 6 nights in either a 2 bedroom presidential or 3 bedroom deluxe for the first week in April 2013- so about $250 a night. This sounds quite a bit higher than what others have been talking about! Is this a good deal? I suppose it could go down 60 days out, but there's no guarantee...would love experienced thoughts on this!

[Dawgfan81]

Originally Posted by carolynl

the company we used just called and asked if we wanted the upgrade for free. So we have booked 7 nights in a 2 bedroom presidential for $549 taxes in.

Do you mind PM'ing me where you booked? Cause that's one heck of a deal!

[Bribrittmom]

We just booked a last minute ressie for a 2 bedroom 1/20-1/25/13 for $595 all taxes and fees included. I was very pleased. Got a confirmation receipt very quickly.

[GinCar]

Originally Posted by alootikki3

I just got a quote of $1525 for 6 nights in either a 2 bedroom presidential or 3 bedroom deluxe for the first week in April 2013- so about $250 a night. This sounds quite a bit higher than what others have been talking about! Is this a good deal? I suppose it could go down 60 days out, but there's no guarantee...would love experienced thoughts on this!

I think this is correct for April. I booked with Vacation Strategy, 7 nights in April, 2 bedroom Presidential, $1500.00.

It is all based on time of the year. April is our Spring Break, so I am stuck with our dates.

[staceywj]

I want to go back just to spend more time at the hotel. Does anyone know how much rates are for July or Aug? I am a teacher so I have the whole summer avail and would love to know the two most inexpensive weeks.

We stayed in Tower 2 in Nov and loved that it was so close to the bus stop. Def a plus for us when we are carrying sleeping kiddies.

[naturegrl36]

We have a reservation at chef mickey's on day we are there. Does the WBC shuttle stop at the contemporary resport? Or will that be a day we should drive?

[SYDCOLEMOM]

Originally Posted by naturegrl36

We have a reservation at chef mickey's on day we are there. Does the WBC shuttle stop at the contemporary resport? Or will that be a day we should drive?

No, WBC shuttles run to the 4 parks only. You would need to take a shuttle to Magic Kingdom and take the Monorail over to the Contemporary resort.