The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[a1tinkfans]

Wyndham Bonnet Creek is a timeshare resort, and the first resort to be built on the property Wyndham owns. Wyndham Grand at Bonnet Creek is a hotel sandwiched between the timeshare buildings around the lake, at the far side from the entrance. Both Grand and timeshare can use each other's pools, workout centers, etc.
The Hilton and Ritz Carlton are "across the street" from the entrance to the Grand. Each property is autonomous, and as far as I know, you can not use the facilities of one while staying at the other, nor can you use the Bonnet Creek facilities.
20 minutes to MCO? Ha. Google shows 26-34 minutes. It takes me about 40 minutes, and I'm a fast New York City driver.
I can't say how the Hilton compares to a Disney Mod, but I would say that if you're willing to give up the Disney amenities and stay near Bonnet Creek, go with Bonnet Creek--you'll have a big condo with a kitchen, 5 pools, 2 lazy rivers, 2 water slides, etc. AND pay a lot less.

Thanks for the help...appreciated...
Not generally a condo type person, ie cooking, clean up etc..more of an ADR type family and amenities
but for a future large family gathering, may be a contender,,,,,
thanks again for the heads up................

 

[GraceLuvsWDW]

We've stayed at the Hilston BC, it's MUCH nicer than a Disney mod.

 

[KandyM]

Hi,
I am researching a possible stay Aug 16-26 in a 2-bedroom. Got a quote for $1550 ($1670 with the new fee added in). This doesn't seem like a great deal to me. Am I wrong? Would I see a lower quote closer to August?

 

[dancin Disney style]

I am looking at/researching wyndham bonnet creek and hilton bonnet creek ...are these the same properties?
Talk about confusing..
.on AAA website the rate is so much lower for the hilton property and the address matches the hilton PIX, which shows two pools, a lazy river pool and then it looks to be next to the Ritz Carlton...all the Bonnet Creek Threads here are timeshare resorts right? But when I go thru those e pix they are showing the Same pool area..????..

Are there different areas within the SAME hotel complex?
Am I just lost due to Disney Research Overload?
D0 they all Share the same pool/s area?
All share the shuttle to the parks?
I noted that the hilton says 20 fee per day (internet/gym etc) and a 14. for self park or 21 (i think) for valet...

I am thinking of canceling my onsite Mod. Disney stay to try the Hilton (as the dh may like better) ...and could really use some clarification to compare apples to apples....
Would you compare this to a mod or Deluxe Style resort as far as amenities? Looks like it is a 4 star????

And by chance, its says the hotel is about 20 minutes from MCO airport....accurate info?
Is shuttle (to parks) reliable or just a waste of time etc
I have a veh held this trip anyway ...

The Ritz Carlton is NOT on Bonnet Creek property. It's further away and is beside the JW Marriott Grand Lakes. The Hilton Bonnet Creek is attached to the Waldorf Astoria. They each have their own pool and amenities but when you stay at either one you have full access to both. They do share a WDW shuttle bus but it is NOT shared with WBC. The Hilton/Waldorf and WBC have nothing to do with one another.

As far as cancelling your WDW mod resort ressie to stay at the Hilton, personally, I think the Hilton is far superior to any WDW mod. The Hilton is gorgeous and luxurious. I felt like I was taken care of by the staff. I've also stayed at all the mods and while it was great and I would be happy to go again it never felt luxurious. It compares more with the WDW deluxe resorts.

The Bonnet Creek property is 25-30 minutes away from the airport.

 

[ICan'tWait]

I'm looking at listings through the RCI website. They list two types of 1 bedrooms. One lists as 4(2), meaning sleeps four, privacy for two, and the other lists as 4(4), meaning sleeps four, privacy for four. Does anyone know what the difference in these one bedrooms might be?

 

[carlbarry]

The Ritz Carlton is NOT on Bonnet Creek property. It's further away and is beside the JW Marriott Grand Lakes. The Hilton Bonnet Creek is attached to the Waldorf Astoria. They each have their own pool and amenities but when you stay at either one you have full access to both. They do share a WDW shuttle bus but it is NOT shared with WBC. The Hilton/Waldorf and WBC have nothing to do with one another.

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Whoops, sorry. I confuesed the Ritz Carlton with the Waldorf.

 

[nancy155]

Well I received an e-mail from RCI today regarding the "shuttle fee" of $12 per day whether you use the shuttle or not. Looks like this will be our last stay at WBC I really don't care for places that decide to add in charges if you don't even plan to use the service. We rent a car and do not use the shuttle service. Oh well..

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[shopn24seven]

ITA, Nancy.
I am trying HARD to find another property, that offers as much as WBC.

 

[nancy155]

ITA, Nancy.
I am trying HARD to find another property, that offers as much as WBC.

I thought about trying to switch to Silver Lake as it is quite nice and close to Disney as well as other things, just not as large of a property. We enjoyed it during Thanksgiving.

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[cristen72]

Interesting about the fees. I was looking into WBC for our next trip. We'll be a family of five instead of four so our past deals of staying at a value won't work. I was looking into moderates then came across this thread and considered staying off site next time.

We drive to Disney and won't use a shuttle during our stay. By the time we pay per night for self parking, shuttle fee, and resort fee...plus paying to park our car at the parks each day...

It looks like we can come out cheaper staying in a mod resort with a room discount. I admit that's kinda disappointing as I'd gotten excited at the prospect of staying here.

 

[nancy155]

Well I went on RCI to see what was available for our dates and there is Nada Nothing! Oh well will have to suck it up this time, but I plan on expressing my disappointment and that many people are discussing this fee on disboards.. I know I will stay elsewhere from now on.

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[NHDisneyFan]

Interesting about the fees. I was looking into WBC for our next trip. We'll be a family of five instead of four so our past deals of staying at a value won't work. I was looking into moderates then came across this thread and considered staying off site next time.

We drive to Disney and won't use a shuttle during our stay. By the time we pay per night for self parking, shuttle fee, and resort fee...plus paying to park our car at the parks each day...

It looks like we can come out cheaper staying in a mod resort with a room discount. I admit that's kinda disappointing as I'd gotten excited at the prospect of staying here.

Well you still won't have as much room. Or the ability to do laundry in your suite. Or multiple full baths. Lots of factors if it comes down to $20-$50 a night. I think the $12 a night equals one and a half breakfasts for kids at a moderate?

 

[disneyfreak7]

I was able to get 10 nights at WBC June 5-15th for $1095, this is for a 2 bdr. I am going to grab it as this is the best price I have seen

 

[shopn24seven]

Disneyfreak, that IS a grest desl, where did toy book that with?

 

[disneyfreak7]

We got this from Larry and Ruth Walburg at LaRu Resorts. I found them on My Resort Network. I figured it was a good deal. We have never stayed at WBC before. Have always stayed on property. But we have to get 2 rooms and we want to take a cruise in Dec, so this is a much better option for us right now. I hope we like it after staying on property 12 times! By the way, 2 rooms at All Star Music for the same dates with the promotion Disney is offering right now would be @ $2500!! We saving $1400

 

[carlbarry]

Interesting about the fees. I was looking into WBC for our next trip. We'll be a family of five instead of four so our past deals of staying at a value won't work. I was looking into moderates then came across this thread and considered staying off site next time.

We drive to Disney and won't use a shuttle during our stay. By the time we pay per night for self parking, shuttle fee, and resort fee...plus paying to park our car at the parks each day...

It looks like we can come out cheaper staying in a mod resort with a room discount. I admit that's kinda disappointing as I'd gotten excited at the prospect of staying here.

There is no parking fee--yet!--at Bonnet Creek. There IS a parking fee at the Grand.

 

[shopn24seven]

We got this from Larry and Ruth Walburg at LaRu Resorts. I found them on My Resort Network. I figured it was a good deal. We have never stayed at WBC before. Have always stayed on property. But we have to get 2 rooms and we want to take a cruise in Dec, so this is a much better option for us right now. I hope we like it after staying on property 12 times! By the way, 2 rooms at All Star Music for the same dates with the promotion Disney is offering right now would be @ $2500!! We saving $1400

THANKS, Disney Freak,
I found them on FB. Just requested quotes for 2 different dates.

I have always stayed onsite. I didn't even know about these lovely condo, villas and timeshares. I can't imagine how much money I have thrown away staying at Disney.
As lovely as it was, I love saving money, MORE.

 

[FreeThinker]

I have a reservation for May at WBC for 6 nights. Some of those days we won't even be going to Disney, and we plan to use our own car and pay parking at Disney. Is the only fee I will have the $12 per day (plus $15 at Disney), or will they add another parking fee between now and then? If I call VS will they give me a bit of a discount to off-set this fee? I feel a bit duped, I made a reservation and the lady stated there were no additional fees, the shuttle was complimentary and the parking there free. I have not recieved an e-mail about the additional charges, but I am pretty sure they will be tacked on when I arrive!

 

[Janet Hill]

I feel a bit duped, I made a reservation and the lady stated there were no additional fees, the shuttle was complimentary and the parking there free. I have not recieved an e-mail about the additional charges, but I am pretty sure they will be tacked on when I arrive!

VS was duped as well. BC POA added the fee kind without much of a warning. It's collected by the resort at the resort and VS has no control. If they do give you a discount it will be directly from their pocket.

 

[katallo]

I have a reservation for May at WBC for 6 nights. Some of those days we won't even be going to Disney, and we plan to use our own car and pay parking at Disney. Is the only fee I will have the $12 per day (plus $15 at Disney), or will they add another parking fee between now and then? If I call VS will they give me a bit of a discount to off-set this fee? I feel a bit duped, I made a reservation and the lady stated there were no additional fees, the shuttle was complimentary and the parking there free. I have not recieved an e-mail about the additional charges, but I am pretty sure they will be tacked on when I arrive!

I wouldn't feel duped since this seems to have just transpired. I think it will be a matter of how individual owners who rent will handle the situation for folks that made reservations prior to this announcement. I would call VS to verify how they are handling it. I hope this is the only fee. We will not use shuttles at all!