The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[velvetsqueeze]

Can anyone tell me if one bedrooms are typically difficult to book? I recommended WBC to my nanny and she called VS yesterday about booking a week during Veterans Week (so...November). She said they only saw one 1 bedroom unit available. I thought this was hard to believe since Veterans Week is busy but not THAT busy (I was there that week in 2013 myself). Are 1 bedrooms just hard to come by?

I hadn't even begun picking dates for my fall WDW trip, where I plan to book a 3 bedroom...but I'm wondering if I need to get on that soon!

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I've been told by some timeshare owners that WBC has few 1BR and 4BR units. Most units are 2BR or 3BR (with 2BR having the lion's share of rooms). No clue on the actual total number of 1BRs in all of WBC (can't find it online anywhere either). Many of the 1BR units are presidential units, and not all owners have access to those (it has to do with ranking, points, and other things in the timeshare industry that I just don't understand).

You can also get better rates on a 2BR since there is more competition to rent those.

 

[SYLVESTER7577]

Hello! We are going to be staying at WBC for a week in March. We never have stayed off property before, but my in laws wanted us to all go with them to WDW and there is 13 of us, so this was where they choose. We were trying to get a 4br presidential, but that didnt work out, so we now have 2-2 bedroom units, which Im happy with! I have a few questions maybe some of you can answer...
1. If you have had to separate like we are in 2 rooms, are you usually close together? Same floor? Same building?

2. What building/floor do you recommend for the best view. Prefer park view, but if not possible, something else nice.

3. Anything we should know about WBC? Special activities, unexpected fees, anything about the room, pools, etc??

Thanks, kinda nervous about staying at WBC, we like having the DDP and staying on property, but this will be a great family trip and everyone wanted to be there for our sons first trip! He came home from China in September and is in LOVE with everything Disney!

I would say, and most people on this thread would also say that WBC is a great value without to many surprises or bad reviews. The only additional fees would be tipping or bus transportation. As pre-check in room requests are about non existent you will be at the mercy of availability at check in. They will accommodate you though the best they can as far as keeping both your rooms close. Saturday morning seems to offer the best availability as many others are checking out that morning. I like towers 4 & 5 upper floors for park views and sometimes a view of DTD. It is also close to indoor parking and other features of the resort. They usually have daily activities for children and karaoke at the pool side bars. You will be impressed with its location to all of Disney as well. They will, upon check in, try to enlist you into their timeshare spiel but most people avoid this. They do serve quick service style food that is priced comparable to Disney.

 

[BadgerGirl84]

I've been told by some timeshare owners that WBC has few 1BR and 4BR units. Most units are 2BR or 3BR (with 2BR having the lion's share of rooms). No clue on the actual total number of 1BRs in all of WBC (can't find it online anywhere either). Many of the 1BR units are presidential units, and not all owners have access to those (it has to do with ranking, points, and other things in the timeshare industry that I just don't understand).

You can also get better rates on a 2BR since there is more competition to rent those.

Thank you--makes sense. I will recommend to her that she price out some 1 AND 2 bedrooms from other vendors even though it's just her and her husband.

 

[Princess Polamalu]

We just booked August 23rd-30th at WBC in a 3BR presidential with Aaron Washburn. We were very happy with the pricing and he seems to be on top of things. Very impressed so far! Hoping we like WBC. We NEVER stay off site so we are trying it this time given we need the extra space. I am really torn over this...I want to stay on Disney property especially with the FP+ fiasco but it just isn't in the cards. We are staying on site for the 3 days prior to this and that is double what we are paying for the entire week at WBC.

I am in the same boat. I just can't fathom what they are charging at Disney even with the discount. We are getting annual passes so that will save on parking. I am also nervous about the FP plus, but I guess we have to do the best we can. I will be happy to report my experience as we are going in June.

 

[eangel12]

I am in the same boat. I just can't fathom what they are charging at Disney even with the discount. We are getting annual passes so that will save on parking. I am also nervous about the FP plus, but I guess we have to do the best we can. I will be happy to report my experience as we are going in June.

Looking forward to reading your review!!

 

[daisydoo]

Can anyone tell me what the shop sells on site? wondering wether to do garden grocer of if the shop will have enough. Mostly breakfast stuff, bread, milk, butter. wine and beer (not for breakfast!) eggs etc.

 

[SSOASS]

We have stayed at WBC 3 times as an owner, I really like it there, the facilities are nice, the rooms are great (the large tub is a nice after a day in the park). My only real complaint is that I wish the shuttles to the park ran more frequently, we usually end up just driving and paying for parking.

 

[staggle]

Can anyone tell me what the shop sells on site? wondering wether to do garden grocer of if the shop will have enough. Mostly breakfast stuff, bread, milk, butter. wine and beer (not for breakfast!) eggs etc.

I'm curious about that too if you find out!

 

[SYDCOLEMOM]

The little shop onsite at Bonnet Creek is nothing grand. Few different kinds of drinks and very over priced snacks. I remember a few other things - beach towels, water bottles, sunscreen etc. It is very very small. Do not depend on it for groceries. It is not that kind of store. Its just a very small shop. Garden Grocers would be my suggestion. We have a rental car and always make a Walmart run to stock up.

 

[Princess Polamalu]

Can anyone tell me what the shop sells on site? wondering wether to do garden grocer of if the shop will have enough. Mostly breakfast stuff, bread, milk, butter. wine and beer (not for breakfast!) eggs etc.

Walmart, Target, and Publix are in very close proximity if you have a car. I find GG to be a little expensive.

 

[haPevraftr]

Just posting to see my ticker. It is cold. I am tired of snow. I can't wait for warmer weather at WBC!

 

[lisski76]

Can anyone tell me if there is a blender in the units? Also does anyone know how much shuttle is to go to universal?

 

[MaryS222]

Does the main(small) building have guest rooms or is it all common area and office space? If so, what is the building name... Tower 0?

 

[katallo]

Can anyone tell me if there is a blender in the units? Also does anyone know how much shuttle is to go to universal?

There are very nice Cuisinart blenders and coffee makers in the units. Last year, I think the shuttle was $14 or $15 to Universal.

 

[lisski76]

There are very nice Cuisinart blenders and coffee makers in the units. Last year, I think the shuttle was $14 or $15 to Universal.

Thank you!!! We were there last year as well but didn't go to universal and I couldn't remember about the blender. We will be there in May and can't wait!!!

 

[lisski76]

Does the main(small) building have guest rooms or is it all common area and office space? If so, what is the building name... Tower 0?

There are six towers, the main building is tower 1 and I do believe there are rooms in that building.

 

[PoohHappens]

OK Bonnet Creek Gurus, I have a few question. We have rented through ebay. We have rented twice before but through an individual. We have a 2 bedroom presidential for 7 nights.

1. Are ALL 2 bedroom presidential units in building 6?

2. For some reason I remember there being a building 6 check in/lobby? Is there, and can we check in there instead of the main building?

3. The current confirmation we have been emailed looks a little different than I remember. It shows the reservation, reservation number, the owners name address and info and then has my husband's name listed under traveler guest below that. Is this correct? Should we be requesting something else? Is this just preliminary? We got this within minutes of purchase by email. Thanks.

4. If I want a request should I ask the seller directly to make it? All I want is a higher floor, I would really struggle with ground level.

Thanks

 

[haPevraftr]

All 1,2, and 3 bdrm presidential are in tower 6 in the upper half of the building (floor 8 or higher I think). Yes, you can check in at tower 6. We did this when we stayed there.

 

[CRI]

Has anyone rented from Luke & Michelle at 5starresorts.net lately? I had great luck with them in May 2010, January 2011, and April 2013, and wondered if anyone else has rented through them? They were very accommodating and gave me a great price on all 3 visits.

 

[pinoke]

I'm just checking this resort out as we are planning for the fall….I see lots of people here love it. I checked Trip Advisor yesterday, though, and 2 people in the past month ( different buildings) mentioned bugs Roaches
So there are several buildings? Is there a way to get in a certain one? Does the quality/cleanliness vary among units, and if so, is there specific unit reviews someplace?
I've never rented an offsite/condo before. trying to learn from you all. Thanks!