The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[DCTooTall]

Hey Everyone! I'm in the beginning stages of planning our first family trip to WDW. I've been 3 times but last time was 15 years ago with my fiance (now DH). DH is now disabled and uses a walker to get around but will have wheelchair for the parks. I know DH will not be able to spend a lot of time in the parks with us so I want to stay somewhere that has at least a microwave and fridge so I know he'll be able to eat even if he doesn't feel up to leaving the room. I had my heart set on the Cabins at Ft. Wilderness but when the rack rates were released, I started re-thinking is it really worth it. I know that the prices will go down later on with discounts but $400 for a one bedroom cabin seems outrageous to me at this point so I'm looking at alternatives.

Over the last couple of weeks, I've read thru this entire thread and have a couple of questions that have not been asked.

1) Are there handicap/wheelchair accessible condos? If so, has anyone stayed in these? Since there is a walk in shower in the master bath, my main concern is a shower bench and then handrails for the toilet. I thought all facilities had to have a small percent of handicap accessible rooms but I can't find anything on WBC.

2) I know there are grills available on the grounds but from what I gather, they are extremely popular at during peak times, difficult to find an available one. We have a small portable table top gas grill. Would we be allowed to use this on our balcony/patio? I could see where WBC would consider this a fire hazard.

3) Umm, I can't seem to remember what the third one is at the moment. It's been a long day, maybe it will come to me later.

Thanks,
Shannon

1. Yes, there are indeed Accessible rooms at the resort. You will want to make sure when you make your reservation that you specifically mention and make sure they rent you an accessible room as they are marked as such when making the reservation. It may also not hurt to double check and make sure when you check in (or via a call to the resort a couple weeks prior) that they actually assign you one of these units just to avoid any unwanted issues. (Probably not needed, but better safe than sorry).

I haven't stayed in one so I can't answer the questions about what they are like however. sorry.

2. I'm gonna assume that grilling on the patio would not be allowed due to the fire safety concerns.

 

[dancin Disney style]

Laineysmom.....you won't be able to grill on the balcony as it is illegal to transport propane in an elevator.

If your DH is not going to stay in the parks with you it might be a lot easier for you to stay at a WDW resort. Look over on the DVC boards to find people looking to rent their points. Point rental goes for about $11-12/point. You can get a studio that will give you a fridge/micro.

 

[lweisenb]

We are heading back to Bonnet Creek in sept for 7 days, we were last there in 2009 in a 2br Deluxe, this time we were able to snag a deal on a 4br presidential ($1100/wk). Even though we dont need all the space the cost difference wasn't significant over a 2br Deluxe (and couldnt find a 2/3 pres for our time period cheaper).

 

[NHDisneyFan]

We are heading back to Bonnet Creek in sept for 7 days, we were last there in 2009 in a 2br Deluxe, this time we were able to snag a deal on a 4br presidential ($1100/wk). Even though we dont need all the space the cost difference wasn't significant over a 2br Deluxe (and couldnt find a 2/3 pres for our time period cheaper).

Ok. Dates and where did you snag the deal?

 

[Becky27]

We are going to stay here for the first time in a little over 2 weeks. I have a few questions I hope you guys can answer for me.
1. Do they supply you with a sharps container or do we need to bring our own?
2. What supplies are suggested to bring? Dishwasher tabs, soap, shampoo, etc.
3. Are there plenty of handicapped parking spaces?

Thanks in advance for answering. This is our first time staying off site and I want to make sure we are prepared.

 

[dancin Disney style]

We are going to stay here for the first time in a little over 2 weeks. I have a few questions I hope you guys can answer for me.
1. Do they supply you with a sharps container or do we need to bring our own?
2. What supplies are suggested to bring? Dishwasher tabs, soap, shampoo, etc.
3. Are there plenty of handicapped parking spaces?

Thanks in advance for answering. This is our first time staying off site and I want to make sure we are prepared.

1. There aren't any in the suites. Don't know if the front desk would/can supply one. I would suggest you call and ask.

2.You will get a starter supply. 2-3 dishwasher packets, 2-3 laundry packets...no fab softener, 1 set of mini hotel size soap and shampoo. I would suggest that you bring some toilet paper, what they supply is like sandpaper.

3. Not really...approx 6-8 near to each building. There might be more further away, I'm not sure. I have noticed that the cars in the handicap spots never move.

 

[DCTooTall]

We are going to stay here for the first time in a little over 2 weeks. I have a few questions I hope you guys can answer for me.
1. Do they supply you with a sharps container or do we need to bring our own?
2. What supplies are suggested to bring? Dishwasher tabs, soap, shampoo, etc.
3. Are there plenty of handicapped parking spaces?

Thanks in advance for answering. This is our first time staying off site and I want to make sure we are prepared.

I can't really answer any better than someone already did.

I will however add that even if the handicapped parking spaces are all taken, Each tower has a drop off loop right in front of the doors. SO, if you are unable to get a handicapped parking space, You could still easily drop off/pick up the person who's mobility is impaired at the tower entrance while letting someone else deal with the car.

There are also usually seats available in the tower lobbies which can be used too while waiting for the car.

 

[lweisenb]

Ok. Dates and where did you snag the deal?

Sept 14-21, through ebay but we've used the seller in the past (and he has 1500+ feedback all for travel).

 

[zilp]

We are travelling during a really popular week next year. 3 out of 4 renters said they were not able to get a presidential suite for our dates but the 4th renter was able to get us a room for our desired dates. I booked the room, but now I am wondering how they had availability while others didn't. We are staying for 8 nights so I know that added to the difficulty in securing a reservation. One of the renters mentioned that it would be difficult in getting a reservation for the same presidential unit for the 8 nights using 2 different reservations (since they don't take single reservations for longer than 7 days). I guess I am worried we might have to move mid-stay! FWIW, we got our reservation through VS.

 

[DCTooTall]

We are travelling during a really popular week next year. 3 out of 4 renters said they were not able to get a presidential suite for our dates but the 4th renter was able to get us a room for our desired dates. I booked the room, but now I am wondering how they had availability while others didn't. We are staying for 8 nights so I know that added to the difficulty in securing a reservation. One of the renters mentioned that it would be difficult in getting a reservation for the same presidential unit for the 8 nights using 2 different reservations (since they don't take single reservations for longer than 7 days). I guess I am worried we might have to move mid-stay! FWIW, we got our reservation through VS.

If it is a really really popular week.... Odds are that the renter had made a spec reservation in order to have the inventory available since they knew it was likely someone would want to rent the unit from them.

As for the need to switch units, You probably won't. AFIAK, the only Presidential units which someone rents the specific unit are the Presidential Reserve units. The rest are handled as a standard pool which the resort has the flexibility to assign as needed for the most efficient use of the inventory.

(VIP owners can request a specific room, but since VIP benefits are non-transferable and with the high number of renters at this resort, they will have some room to move things around if they need too)

 

[Laineysmom]

Laineysmom.....you won't be able to grill on the balcony as it is illegal to transport propane in an elevator.

If your DH is not going to stay in the parks with you it might be a lot easier for you to stay at a WDW resort. Look over on the DVC boards to find people looking to rent their points. Point rental goes for about $11-12/point. You can get a studio that will give you a fridge/micro.

I guess my comment made it sound like I just wanted a mini fridge and microwave but in reality, a full kitchen is my first choice (one of the many reasons I had my heart set on the Cabins at FW). Besides saving money on meals, I love to cook and have no problem cooking most of our meals while on vacation. I also don't want DD to have sleep on a pullout the whole trip so we need two beds. I have no idea how many points that would be for DVC. I'm also a little confused as to why you feel it would be more convenient. From all the research I've done, WBC is just as close as staying on site and since we will be driving, I don't see the big advantage of staying at a DVC unless the price is comparable to WBC. DH won't be spending as many days in the park as us and will likely not do as much but if he's with us and is ready to go back to the room, we will take him back and take a break ourselves.

I didn't realize it was illegal to have propane in an elevator but it makes sense. I wouldn't have a problem taking it up the stairs, I've had to lug all my luggage multiple flights of stairs in the past. I read on the Pay It Forward thread that someone had a mini grill they used on their balcony and were trying to give it away before they left so I thought I would ask. If we do decide on WBC, I will definitely call and ask (and post the answer in the thread). We have a bedside commode that can go over the toilet and a shower bench so we could always pack these if we couldn't secure a handicap suite. We will be renting a mini van because our much loved PT Cruiser's cargo area is just too small for our bags, a walker and possibly a wheelchair (we may rent this). We could barely get everything in our car for a weekend trip to Pensacola last December, no way it our car would work for a 7 + day trip to Disney.

I just thought I'd ask if any one had stayed in the handicap but I should check on the DIS boards.

Thanks for the help everyone!

 

[ADVentive]

Ok. Dates and where did you snag the deal?

We have a similar deal - we are paying $1179 for 7 nights in a 4 bedroom presidential checking in on 9/21. We booked through Vacation Strategy.

 

[SondraC]

We are staying checking into Bonnet Creek tomorrow and have a 3 bedroom presidential. I know that it will be in building six, so does that mean we can just check in there, and not need to go to the main building? We are currently staying at the Grand and it will be helpful just being able to check into building six.

 

[DCTooTall]

We are staying checking into Bonnet Creek tomorrow and have a 3 bedroom presidential. I know that it will be in building six, so does that mean we can just check in there, and not need to go to the main building? We are currently staying at the Grand and it will be helpful just being able to check into building six.

I believe you should be able to just go to Tower 6.

Worst case, the people at Tower 6 will tell you to go to main lobby, so you'll just need to walk or drive around to it to complete your checkin. However, since you are guaranteed to be in Tower 6 due to your room type, I believe you would be eligible to use the tower 6 checkin.

 

[SondraC]

I believe you should be able to just go to Tower 6.

Worst case, the people at Tower 6 will tell you to go to main lobby, so you'll just need to walk or drive around to it to complete your checkin. However, since you are guaranteed to be in Tower 6 due to your room type, I believe you would be eligible to use the tower 6 checkin.

Thanks so much for the quick reply! Do you know if there's a list of the breakdown of how many rooms of each type?

 

[DCTooTall]

Thanks so much for the quick reply! Do you know if there's a list of the breakdown of how many rooms of each type?

Sorry, I'm not aware of a full resort unit count.

The Wyndham Owners Group or TUG might have people who've compiled that information.

 

[SondraC]

Sorry, I'm not aware of a full resort unit count.

The Wyndham Owners Group or TUG might have people who've compiled that information.

Thanks!

 

[jameyh]

ok this is going to sound like a crazy question, but I was wondering if there are vacuums in each unit. I am considering bringing my tempur-pedic pillow but each one weighs about 4 lbs. thought to save space and weight I could use one of the vacuum sealing bags, but would need to reseal them for the flight home.

any ideas?

 

[sb682]

ok this is going to sound like a crazy question, but I was wondering if there are vacuums in each unit. I am considering bringing my tempur-pedic pillow but each one weighs about 4 lbs. thought to save space and weight I could use one of the vacuum sealing bags, but would need to reseal them for the flight home.

any ideas?

I have vacuum bags for traveling that have a one-way valve. You just roll the bag up to squeeze the air out. Maybe you could find one that would fit your pillow?

 

[WendyZQ]

ok this is going to sound like a crazy question, but I was wondering if there are vacuums in each unit. I am considering bringing my tempur-pedic pillow but each one weighs about 4 lbs. thought to save space and weight I could use one of the vacuum sealing bags, but would need to reseal them for the flight home.

any ideas?

Going to second the suggestion for the vacuum bags that don't require a vacuum. Ziplock makes some and I found them at the Container Store online. Used them for a recent beach vacation and was able to eliminate a whole suitcase!