The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[CTdaizy]

That's what I'm most worried about, ending up with a crummy room because we checked in so late. Then again I guess there's always a chance of that anytime right? I'd love to be able to skip the tour and sales thing though, so maybe that's a plus! Did you guys visit at a busy period or was the parking thing normal, do you think? Thanks for the idea of calling them to update them on our progress, if we're late. I never would have thought of that. [/QUOTE]

I think our parking issue was because it was so late and Friday night (well Saturday morning). Our plan was to be there the night before so we would be fresh for Saturday, and get the entire day. Didn't work out so good. Another time we left on a 7am flight, got to WBC by 11:30 or so, checked in but didn't get a room number. We asked for the best available, then left our bags with bell hop and went to MK. Got a call at about 5pm to say our room was ready, was in Bldg. 4, top floor on end with view of Epcot and MK fireworks each night. The time we got in at 2am (Oct. 15) we were in a building that was in the process of being painted on the outside, so part of the parking lot was closed off, and during the week parking was fine, only on the weekends was it bad. At 2am walking with all our stuff and 2 very tired kids it seemed like it was far!! Still love WBC, will be there again this July, will be our 6th stay..

 

[blakefamily]

Has anyone eaten at the restaurants at either the Wyndham Grand on site or at the Hilton or Waldorf next door? What were your thoughts?

 

[KCmike]

We just got back from our first stay here and first stay outside the resort since 1990 when it was our first time at WDW. I have plenty of pictures and plenty of opinions. Here is a quick rundown for those on the fence. Not sure if it will help or not to those that were in my boat. We are WDW vets and now Disneyland vets. We have been to the world many many times and have caught up with Disneyland visits to equal our stays.

PRO's:
Size of rooms. We had a three bedroom and it was nice to have three separate rooms for my kids to sprawl out on. No one main room to share. We are a family of five and have three kids (now almost grown up) it really made sense to have the extra rooms.

It was clean and all the people there were very friendly.

Food on the premises was ok. Comparable to most counter service. My son did like the pizza over by one of the pools.

Parking was never an issue.

Pools were very nice. The lazy river was a nice touch.



CONS's
It's not Disney. The first song we heard walking around the resort towards the pool was "I shot the Sheriff". I like 70's songs and everything else they played. It just wasn't Disney. Nothing around the resort is Disney.

It's a Timeshare. They really wanted us to signup for the "tour" but we declined. There were messages for us but we never checked them.

I missed the Disney transportation. It's cheaper to park your car at park for this family of five than it is to take the transportation. Dare I say I missed the bus?? I really missed staying on the monorail and hotel boats.

I missed the Disney gift shops. Sounds crazy right?

I missed the Disney Food. Going to the food court. I had to take my family twice over to Disney's Port Orleans Riverside for meals. Once for breakfast and once for dinner.

I will try to load some photos tonight and post tomorrow. These were just a quick few thoughts.

 

[KCmike]

Master Bath


Master whirlpool



kids bath


3rd bedroom


2nd bedroom


Dining table


Hallway

Alright pool shots tomorrow.

 

[ampc3]

Great photos and review what tower and room were you in? was that a deluxe or presidential room? how long of a drive over to POR??

 

[mikey20]

How far from the airport? Driving time.

 

[Spanky]

We always go south out of the airport and take 417 [toll] road to avoid the traffic jams on I 4. Probably 20 - 25 minutes depending on how fast you drive. However, I have been in traffic jams on the toll road too. Then it took almost 45 minutes to reach the airport.
If you don't want to pay the tolls and you take I 4 then plan on 40 minutes unless it is between 4-7 pm when you have the folks getting off work traffic. At that time of the day you creep along I 4.
I think tolls are probably a total of $3.00 to the main Disney exit at 536.

 

[KCmike]

Great photos and review what tower and room were you in? was that a deluxe or presidential room? how long of a drive over to POR??

3 bedroom in tower 1. The drive over to Port Orleans Riverside was less than a few minutes. Very easy.

Here are the pool pictures I promised. This was from this past week!














Mini golf

 

[Mom2Elliot]

My DS (5) is obsessed with lifeguards. One of his favorite activities is watching the lifeguards at a pool. This time we are booked to stay at BC and as I was just looking through all the pictures and did not see any lifeguards or lifeguard stands. Are there no lifeguards? I did a search on this thread and saw someone mention one lifeguard at the blue slide but no mention of lifeguards at the pool area.

 

[excitedfamof4]

Love the pictures! I wanna go back right now!!!

To the poster above me...when we went in April there were no lifeguards at the pools, only the waterslide.

 

[cruisinpan567]

Resort busses or rent a car? We are staying at BC the end of August. My DW and I have discussed both options. I say rent a car and she wants to use the bus service. What is the best option? Thanks

 

[Upatnoon]

Resort busses or rent a car? We are staying at BC the end of August. My DW and I have discussed both options. I say rent a car and she wants to use the bus service. What is the best option? Thanks

Why limit yourself? If you rent a car, you'll have it to get back and forth from the airport, you'll be able to make a food run, you can drive to any disney resort easily. You have maximum flexibility...And you can still use the bus if you want.

 

[KCmike]

Resort busses or rent a car? We are staying at BC the end of August. My DW and I have discussed both options. I say rent a car and she wants to use the bus service. What is the best option? Thanks

If you just use the bus service sometimes the bus last picked up is way earlier than the park is open. For instance on our week the Magic Kingdom was open to Midnight while the last bus service pick up was 9:15pm.

 

[snappy]

My DS (5) is obsessed with lifeguards. One of his favorite activities is watching the lifeguards at a pool. This time we are booked to stay at BC and as I was just looking through all the pictures and did not see any lifeguards or lifeguard stands. Are there no lifeguards? I did a search on this thread and saw someone mention one lifeguard at the blue slide but no mention of lifeguards at the pool area.

Just got back, no lifeguards anywhere.

 

[Mom2Elliot]

Just got back, no lifeguards anywhere.

Thanks. What a shame. Seems dangerous!

 

[KCmike]

What I found a little peculiar also was at the main pool area by the hotel the tile work on the ground was loose in many parts as you walk on it. Seemed a little dangerous to me.

 

[asilahsig]

I'm wondering if there is a definite favorite tower to request? I have a 5 and 2 year old and would like it to be convenient access to parking lot, not too far from pools but also not too noisy at night? Thoughts?

 

[manhattanman]

Just got back, no lifeguards anywhere.

When we were there there was a lifeguard at the end of the blue slide and she kept the kids in check by being firm and clear.

On the pirate slide it's so shallow it's not necessary but we did not see lifeguards anywhere else. A lot of hotels it's swim at your own risk.

 

[barefootMom]

Hi all, I have just started looking into BC for the first time as we usually stay on site. I emailed Vacation Strategy to get a price quote for a 4 bedroom presidential suite for next April. I was pleasantly surprised with the price and am wondering if this sounds right? They quoted me 8 nights at $1798. Great price for a 4 bedroom during easter week or is there more too it?

 

[Minniedap]

We are doing our second trip to Bonnet Creek the end of July. Last year we were in Building 1, lake side, ground floor and the last room on the end by the playground. Does anyone know which room number that would be? We would like to request it again this year. I know it would just be a request, which I understand our renter as a VIP would be able to make.