The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[sb682]

Is there a list of restaurants that deliver to WBC? I searched the thread and see Flipper's delivers, do they have gluten free pizza? I know Giordano's does and I am hoping they are on the "approved" list.

 

[DCTooTall]

Is there a list of restaurants that deliver to WBC? I searched the thread and see Flipper's delivers, do they have gluten free pizza? I know Giordano's does and I am hoping they are on the "approved" list.

Off the top of my head, I want to say the list comprised of the "big 3"... Papa Johns, Dominoes, and Pizza Hut.... Along with Flippers and Giordanos. In the past these were the ones that were shown on the phone as being the only approved outside delivery companies allowed thru the gate. (I read that the old Cisco IP Phones were removed, so I don't know if they still have the list posted). These companies could only deliver to the building, so you would need to meet them outside your tower and bring the food up to your room.

There is also the in-house Pizza delivery based out of the pool-bar at Tower 3. Their menu and extention are usually located on the fridge and the pizza isn't bad. (don't know if they have a gluten free option). They will actually deliver to your room.

 

[TxRabbit]

The Dominos in our area has gluten free pizza. If you enjoy a thinner, crispier crust, you will like the Dominos gluten free. I was so happy to find it personally because I was missing pizza!

 

[billnang]

Has anyone been there recently that can tell me how the bus transportation is to the parks?

 

[Chelley00]

Is there a list of restaurants that deliver to WBC? I searched the thread and see Flipper's delivers, do they have gluten free pizza? I know Giordano's does and I am hoping they are on the "approved" list.

We went to Giordano's on our October trip and they did not have gluten free pizza. Apparently it's a location by location thing.

Flippers does not have gluten free, but Uno's does, but they don't deliver.

 

[joedplumber]

I have a parking pass question!


Trying to avoid the whole time share sales routine at WBC. Was thinking of having my DW grab the pass fill out the lowest income and only speak Italian and act like she doesn't speak English.

Would this work?

 

[sb682]

Off the top of my head, I want to say the list comprised of the "big 3"... Papa Johns, Dominoes, and Pizza Hut.... Along with Flippers and Giordanos. In the past these were the ones that were shown on the phone as being the only approved outside delivery companies allowed thru the gate. (I read that the old Cisco IP Phones were removed, so I don't know if they still have the list posted). These companies could only deliver to the building, so you would need to meet them outside your tower and bring the food up to your room.

There is also the in-house Pizza delivery based out of the pool-bar at Tower 3. Their menu and extention are usually located on the fridge and the pizza isn't bad. (don't know if they have a gluten free option). They will actually deliver to your room.

Yes! I don't mind sitting downstairs waiting on the pizza guy, as long as I have a frosty drink in my hand. Better than dealing with Hotel Plaza/535 at peak times, IMO.

The Dominos in our area has gluten free pizza. If you enjoy a thinner, crispier crust, you will like the Dominos gluten free. I was so happy to find it personally because I was missing pizza!

We've gotten it from them and we like it pretty well, especially if we can find a coupon. We are fortunate enough to have a few local chains nearby that make really good GF pizza for the same price.

We went to Giordano's on our October trip and they did not have gluten free pizza. Apparently it's a location by location thing.

Flippers does not have gluten free, but Uno's does, but they don't deliver.

Go again on your next trip! The Giordano's on Apopka Vineland has GF thin crust pizza. We liked it a lot because they piled on the cheese and sauce. DH was very bummed when the leftovers got ruined in our cooler on the drive back home. Could've been due to how much you pay for GF pizza, too!

 

[lillygator]

they have food and pizza at the pools don't they? I can't remember....

 

[kbarrett]

We are looking at WBC for fall 2014 and so far it looks amazing! I've been loving this thread! I guess I don't understand why some people act like I am a criminal for staying offsite.... I love onsite but financially I will get such such a deal by staying at WBC we will be saving 2K plus we will have more room! I guess I just don't get it... I love Disney staying offsite isn't a crime

 

[DCTooTall]

I have a parking pass question!


Trying to avoid the whole time share sales routine at WBC. Was thinking of having my DW grab the pass fill out the lowest income and only speak Italian and act like she doesn't speak English.

Would this work?

That might work. Either way, I'd love to see their reaction.

It might be easier though to just have her say that her spouse isn't joining her during the trip. They can't sell you a timeshare if both spouses aren't present to sign the contracts, so they won't hound her to attend if they don't think they could sell anything.

they have food and pizza at the pools don't they? I can't remember....

Yes. There are pool bars at several of the pools, and the bars will also serve some food items. The Pool Bar at Tower 3 is the location where you can get pizza (which is also available for delivery to your room).

We are looking at WBC for fall 2014 and so far it looks amazing! I've been loving this thread! I guess I don't understand why some people act like I am a criminal for staying offsite.... I love onsite but financially I will get such such a deal by staying at WBC we will be saving 2K plus we will have more room! I guess I just don't get it... I love Disney staying offsite isn't a crime

Different people like to vacation in different ways. For some people, They feel like they must stay onsite at Disney to get the "full experience". Others prefer the money savings, or other advantages to offsite vacationing.

Some prefer a standard hotel room. some prefer a rental house. Some prefer a timeshare rental.

Even within the hotel groups... Some prefer a simple room like at a Days Inn... While others prefer to be pampers like at a Waldorf or Four Seasons.

There is no "Wrong way" to vacation. It's a vacation and everyone has different needs or desires. Sometimes those differences can even be within your own family. (I'm a sleep in- stay out late kinda vacation person. My Fiance prefers rope-drop/ mid-day-break type of touring). The issue is only from those who fail to see the validity in other types of vacation styles and preferences, or who think their concerns, valuations, and desires are going to be the same for everyone else. [A Family of 2 or 3 will even have different needs than a family of 4 or 5.]. Ultimately.... don't let it get to you. You can take their input in and use it to make your own opinions. Don't let anyone make you think that you should stay onsite... or even that you should stay offsite.

 

[kbarrett]

Thank you...so true we are a family of 6 and each one of us has a different vacay style... I shouldn't sweat the small stuff, and it's all really small stuff. I don't know why I let it affect me.

 

[Laineysmom]

Shannon,

We stayed at WBC last April '12, and the FW cabins in Oct '09. WBC is head and shoulders above FW Cabins, even if they cost the exact same, which they don't. FW is cool but it's a huge pain to get around and the pools are lackluster, at best. You MUST have a golf cart (expensive, even if you rent off site like we did) to get around. WBC is much more lush and pretty, IMO. FW is very brown and dry.

Also, the cabin is cute but not all that large. The deck just has a picnic table and doesn't look out onto anything. The WBC units are big! Even the worst balcony/patio at WBC would be more relaxing than the decks at the Cabins.

There are pros and cons for both resorts even after you remove the "On-site" perk of FW. I definitely see where we will get a lot more for our money at WBC with the better pools, two bathrooms, and in room whirlpool tub to name a few. Whereas FW we will have the benefit of no neighbors directly attached to us and our own parking spot right in front of our cabin, something that is very handy for my disabled husband. While WBC has the lush green resort feel, FW has a fun rustic theme which appeals to us too.

We will just have to wait and see. Since we are only a about 10 hour drive from WDW, I'm thinking about getting AP's for DD and myself. I am purposely planning our trip for the third week in June so DD and I can schedule trip for the first part of June 2015 while our AP's are still good. If we go this route, when the AP discounts are released for 2014, FW may still be in our budget but WBC is definitely a strong contender as well. Thanks for the advice and your comparison. While I've never been to either resort, from my research, your comments are fairly accurate and I really do appreciate them even if I'm not 100% sold yet.

My main concerns about WBC are the handicap accessible rooms and handicap parking. I've read several posts stating the parking gets used by non-handicap guests and WBC doesn't do anything about it. That is just wrong. I've emailed WBC about my concerns but I've yet to get a response but it has only been a couple of days. I'll post the response here once I get it.

Thanks again,
Shannon

 

[carlbarry]

While WBC has the lush green resort feel, FW has a fun rustic theme which appeals to us too.


Thanks again,
Shannon

I wouldn't say that BC has a "lush green resort feel." I think there is more concrete than green. I'm not knocking BC--it's a lovely resort--but they utilize almost every inch.

 

[Stafford]

I have heard a few people getting qoutes from Shelby Resorts, but I can't seem to find them! Can anyone post a link to their website? Thanks bunches!

 

[donap]

Hi!
We will be arriving next weekend, and are still looking for the MOST RELIABLE car service/limo to take us from the airport to the Bonnet Creek.

Any recommendations or companies to stay away from?
Anyone use FIRST CHOICE LIMO ??
or
the quick silver limo company ?

Thanks

 

[Janet Hill]

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My main concerns about WBC are the handicap accessible rooms and handicap parking. I've read several posts stating the parking gets used by non-handicap guests and WBC doesn't do anything about it. That is just wrong. I've emailed WBC about my concerns but I've yet to get a response but it has only been a couple of days. I'll post the response here once I get it.

Thanks again,
Shannon

BC like all timeshare resorts get a lot of use by folks with handicap stickers. The biggest users of timeshares tend to be the older folks and many of them have stickers. When my mother is with us (and she has a sticker), most times we had to drop her off and then go park. Each time I looked over the parking lot searching for a noncompliant parker and each time all of the cars had a sticker somewhere (not saying that this is true all of the time).

If a handicap accessible room is a must you better work with someone who is going to be very honest and upfront about what they are booking. You will probably not get those deep discounts.

When booking online handicap rooms are noted as such and this is the type of that must be selected when booking to insure that this is the type of room you get. Wyndham has no idea if the person making the reservation requires this or not. I do know that when I make a reservation and a handicap room is the only option I will book it and then immediately call to make sure the resort knows that I do not require this type of room and they can feel free to switch me to a regular room if someone requests a handicap room. I'm sure most people do not do this.

 

[kat3668]

I have heard a few people getting qoutes from Shelby Resorts, but I can't seem to find them! Can anyone post a link to their website? Thanks bunches!

I've rented from him for my sept trip as has a friend of mine... he has takien his listing down he is probably out of points.

 

[WendyZQ]

I have heard a few people getting qoutes from Shelby Resorts, but I can't seem to find them! Can anyone post a link to their website? Thanks bunches!

If you are looking for other places to rent from, check out VBRO.com - lots of listings and you can request and compare quotes from many people/companies renting.

 

[aubriee]

I've rented from him for my sept trip as has a friend of mine... he has takien his listing down he is probably out of points.

Hi Kat! I got my confirmation yesterday from Shelby Resorts. Due to being an eight night ressie instead of just seven nights it had two confirmation numbers of course. I was so happy to get it and know they hadn't forgotten me. It means the trip is getting closer. Sept 14th will be here before you know it.

I used Vacation Strategy for our trip last May and while we had no problems and would highly recommend them, they don't send a confirmation once they've booked your trip. They just tell you that you can call the resort a few days before arrival if you want to verify they have your ressie, but you really don't have to do even that. They don't give you anything with a confirmation number on it. It may not be necessary, but I still like having that confirmation number. Of course it's too early for the reservation to be in the Bonnet Creek system where they can verify it, but I still like having those confirmation numbers.

 

[Binney]

Ok I just booked my trip to Bonnet Creek for the spring of 2014. I'm sure it's on here somewhere but is it possible to have a fireworks view and a pool or lake view in any of the newer towers? Which pools are zero entry for little kids? What pools have a bar? Thanks