The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[Teewan78]

I am here now. We arrived yesterday for a week long trip. And all I can say is this place is BEAUTIFUL. I definitely love Bonnet Creek.

We are in tower 3 8th floor with a view of a golf course. It is going to be difficult for me to pay Disney room rates again. We booked through VS and paid $625 for a two bedroom. Even with the expense of a rental car and theme park parking, it is way cheaper than a two bed room on Disney property. And this place seems just as magical.

BTW I had no problem at check in. It was super easy and received the parking passes without a hitch. It took me may before minutes to check in.

 

[Teewan78]

I took the kids to the pool outside tower 6, and it sure seemed heated. Yesterday was cloudy and rainy with air temp in the mid-70s, and the water felt great. I am also from PA where it was in the low-40s.

 

[carlbarry]

Are the pools heated? And by that I mean in November or December are they heated warm enough to swim even if the air is brisk?

How is the mini-golf course? Is it well kept? Also, do they have any other type of equipment free to use? Like balls or hoola hoops?

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The mini-golf course is fairly well maintained. It is, however, relatively small. I believe there is other athletic equipment that can be borrowed. There are also pool tables in the main building.

 

[DvF Diva]

We booked through VS and paid $625 for a two bedroom.

That rate is AMAZING! You can barely get a DVC studio for that price.

Getting excited about my first WBC visit in Jan!!

 

[cocoabean1]

What is the price of the shuttle tickets? Do you get them on the bus or in the lobby?

thanks

 

[dcibrando]

I'll be checking in Dec. 11th for 10 nights. First time there (staying in a 2 bedroom) and would like a great view. I know they are not guaranteed, but what does everyone suggest we ask for, park view or lake view and where?

thanks!

 

[MinnieLovesMickey12]

We just got back from a 6 day stay Niv 10th to the 16th at WBC. We were fitst time visitors there and we really liked it. The grounds and landscaping were immaculate. Beautiful trees and plants and bushes in every nook and cranny.
I didn't walk around the path that takes you from building to building around the lake.
We were in tower 5 room 591 facing the pool. We didn't ask for any particular floor or view because WBC doesn't really accommodate requests like that from everything I have read and researched.
We booked too close to our travel dates to be able to get a presidential room so we had a 1 bedroom deluxe.
The couch was very old and dated and very uncomfortable. I assume and hope the furniture is nicer in the presidential units.
We never went to sales "parking pass" desk and we never needed thr parking pass once. When you drive in you can flash your room key to the security guard and they let you in or you can go through the right lane and use your room key to let yourself in.
The parking was limited and one night we had to park in the parking garage but it is right there at building 5 so it was no problem.
There is nobody in the individual towers except one and six so if you need something ask at check in.

 

[akadada]

Are the pools heated? And by that I mean in November or December are they heated warm enough to swim even if the air is brisk?

How is the mini-golf course? Is it well kept? Also, do they have any other type of equipment free to use? Like balls or hoola hoops?

We are still undecided on the exact dates of our trip - anywhere from end of October 2014 to December 2014. But I know we want to have several resort days to relax. If it is cold out, I want to make sure we can entertain ourselves without swimming.

We were there end of Oct early Nov and the pool 6 was not being heated; and you could tell. It would warm up by mid day and even in the morning, diehards could easily handle it, but I was not really excited about going in until later in the day. The sun direction and building height blocks the sun to about 10ish.

The mini golf is well kept, but basic; nothing fancy. Still very nice for a resort.

The kids playground is great as well if you're kids are into that.

 

[DvF Diva]

We never went to sales "parking pass" desk and we never needed thr parking pass once. When you drive in you can flash your room key to the security guard and they let you in or you can go through the right lane and use your room key to let yourself in.

Okay. So just to confirm, I do NOT need the "parking pass" and we can use room key to enter through self-access gate or show room key to security guard to enter at the manned gate. Is that correct?

Thanks for the tip! I do NOT need to attend another time share presentation; my parents own THREE that I help them manage and I've lost so much (of their) money in the process, figuring out how it all works.

 

[MinnieLovesMickey12]

Okay. So just to confirm, I do NOT need the "parking pass" and we can use room key to enter through self-access gate or show room key to security guard to enter at the manned gate. Is that correct?

Thanks for the tip! I do NOT need to attend another time share presentation; my parents own THREE that I help them manage and I've lost so much (of their) money in the process, figuring out how it all works.

No you do not need the parking pass for any reason. They did try to call our room several times, left a voicemail that I did not listen to and even left a postcard on our door one day reminding us to pick up our "welcome gift". I ignored all of it.

The only reason they send you to the parking pass desk is to try to get personal income information about you and try to set you up for a high pressure sales meeting to get you to buy points. We own 616k points. We don't need one single more point than what we have. So you can most definitely skip the parking pass desk. Once they check you in and give you your keys just walk right back out the door you came in. Skip any other desk they tell you to go to.

 

[DvF Diva]

No you do not need the parking pass for any reason. They did try to call our room several times, left a voicemail that I did not listen to and even left a postcard on our door one day reminding us to pick up our "welcome gift". I ignored all of it.

The only reason they send you to the parking pass desk is to try to get personal income information about you and try to set you up for a high pressure sales meeting to get you to buy points. We own 616k points. We don't need one single more point than what we have. So you can most definitely skip the parking pass desk. Once they check you in and give you your keys just walk right back out the door you came in. Skip any other desk they tell you to go to.

Thank you! I appreciate this VERY helpful "behind the scenes" info!

 

[Kemette]

We returned on Saturday after a week at BC. Can't say how much we loved it. Exceeded expectations in all areas.

Our 2 bdrm deluxe in Tower 1 was perfect. Clean, everything worked and so spacious for our family of 5. We didn't hear "boo" about timeshare sales, not even a phone call. No mention of needing a parking pass either.

Kids loved the playground and pool, and the proximity to WDW can't be beat.

Would highly recommend it to anyone!

 

[dcibrando]

We returned on Saturday after a week at BC. Can't say how much we loved it. Exceeded expectations in all areas. Our 2 bdrm deluxe in Tower 1 was perfect. Clean, everything worked and so spacious for our family of 5. We didn't hear "boo" about timeshare sales, not even a phone call. No mention of needing a parking pass either. Kids loved the playground and pool, and the proximity to WDW can't be beat. Would highly recommend it to anyone!

What room did you have and what kind of view?

 

[Kemette]

What room did you have and what kind of view?

Room 525, golf course view.

 

[cocoabean1]

Can someone tell me the price of the shuttle tickets? Do you get them on the bus or in the lobby?


thanks

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[Teewan78]

$6 for bus ride

 

[North7]

Does anyone know the maximum height for the parking garage? I have a Ford F350 Super Duty and since we'll be there over Christmas/New Year's, I'm assuming it will be hard to find an outdoor parking spot.

Thanks.

 

[asmit4]

Just got back 2 bedroom deluxe- first time at WBC and had a wonderful time. We will be going back in Dec. 2014 and will be staying again for sure! Husbands stayed home so we never got any pressure for the sales pitch. ALWAYS found parking within 100 feet or so of the tower 5 door. Pools were great, and warm- I'd say 82 maybe? Food at the tower 5/6 outdoor pool restaurant was great and well priced too. Can't complain. My son got lots of balloons at the checkin spot daily and the staff couldn't have been nicer.
Room was clean and just as described- all items in good repair. Dryer took a long time to dry things- like 1.5 hours but we didnt care.

Also, garden grocer and orlando stroller rentals deliveries went great too. No problems at all.

We received 8 towels, 8 wash clothes, and 8 hand towels in our 2 bedroom. We washed towels once.

 

[eeyoresnr]

Just got back 2 bedroom deluxe- first time at WBC and had a wonderful time. We will be going back in Dec. 2014 and will be staying again for sure! Husbands stayed home so we never got any pressure for the sales pitch. ALWAYS found parking within 100 feet or so of the tower 5 door. Pools were great, and warm- I'd say 82 maybe? Food at the tower 5/6 outdoor pool restaurant was great and well priced too. Can't complain. My son got lots of balloons at the checkin spot daily and the staff couldn't have been nicer.
Room was clean and just as described- all items in good repair. Dryer took a long time to dry things- like 1.5 hours but we didnt care.

Also, garden grocer and orlando stroller rentals deliveries went great too. No problems at all.

We received 8 towels, 8 wash clothes, and 8 hand towels in our 2 bedroom. We washed towels once.

so happy you enjoyed your stay... we will be there in about 12 days
can you tell me how far in advance you reserved from orlando stroller rentals? I did ours about 2 months out ...will they send any kind of reminder just before delivery date or do they just deliver? this will be our first trip with a grandchild so stroller rental is new for me? thanks

 

[LadyBeBop]

Dunno about Orlando Stroller Rentals, but we had excellent service with Kingdom Strollers delivering to WBC on very short notice. Towards the end of our first day in the parks (a Sunday), we realized we could not manage without a stroller for my DGD5. Called Kingdom Strollers late Sunday afternoon, and they delivered to the bag check in front of Tower 1 by 7 AM Monday morning. Returned the stroller to the bag check the night before check-out and Kingdom Strollers picked up the stroller on check-out day.

Granted, this was during off-season, but I think reserving the stroller the day before and picking it up at baggage check is great.

I'll assume Orlando Stroller Rentals will also drop off at baggage check.