The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[amhornback]

Has anyone checked in late recently and received a bad room/view, opposite of what you requested? I'm worried about where we will be placed because we will be checking in late on March 30. I know it's pretty much completely full that week.

 

[carlbarry]

Has anyone checked in late recently and received a bad room/view, opposite of what you requested? I'm worried about where we will be placed because we will be checking in late on March 30. I know it's pretty much completely full that week.

Last time I was there, I checked in at about 3 pm, and instead of the building I asked for, I got another one "with a great view." The "great view" was of the parking lot. So I think it's just a matter of luck.

 

[westcoastgal]

Has anyone checked in late recently and received a bad room/view, opposite of what you requested? I'm worried about where we will be placed because we will be checking in late on March 30. I know it's pretty much completely full that week.

A consistent theme of this thread is that views are not guaranteed and requests are just requests. On this board, trip advisor and speaking to those who have stayed at WBC before, it is just luck of the draw as to views and room requests. WBC has become more and more popular and therefore is full most of the time with Disney and non Disney guests. My friends just returned and stayed there 3 weeks and didn't go to WDW once this time with their kids. They go yearly so didn't care for a fireworks view so asked for a lake view. They didn't get one. Last year, they asked for a fireworks view and didn't get it.
Ironically, they are Wyndham owners but this isn't their home resort, they traded in.
I hope you get the view you like but at the end of the day, your vacation won't be spent staring at your view most of the time and your time there will still be great provided you have a positive attitude and don't sweat the small stuff. These are things I have been telling myself as I can get disappointed by things like room requests not being met toi.

On a positive note, my friend said WBC had a vacant suite open to the guests in the evening to watch fireworks. Her and hubby took the kids a couple of times and said whilst it was nice, you cannot see much of a show from WBC. This was the case last year too. As the show is a lazer, light and fireworks show, you can only see the big bursts of fireworks intermittently throughout the show and not the lazers or lights. There are long pauses between the fireworks parts so it can be a let down for those wishing to see Illuminati.

Everyone I've spoken to says to truly see the fireworks you must make the effort in Epcot or MK one night and see it properly. Perhaps others on here disagree and have a different experience? If so, I don't profess to be an expert, just sharing info.

 

[Robbi]

A consistent theme of this thread is that views are not guaranteed and requests are just requests. On this board, trip advisor and speaking to those who have stayed at WBC before, it is just luck of the draw as to views and room requests. WBC has become more and more popular and therefore is full most of the time with Disney and non Disney guests. My friends just returned and stayed there 3 weeks and didn't go to WDW once this time with their kids. They go yearly so didn't care for a fireworks view so asked for a lake view. They didn't get one. Last year, they asked for a fireworks view and didn't get it.
Ironically, they are Wyndham owners but this isn't their home resort, they traded in.
I hope you get the view you like but at the end of the day, your vacation won't be spent staring at your view most of the time and your time there will still be great provided you have a positive attitude and don't sweat the small stuff. These are things I have been telling myself as I can get disappointed by things like room requests not being met toi.

On a positive note, my friend said WBC had a vacant suite open to the guests in the evening to watch fireworks. Her and hubby took the kids a couple of times and said whilst it was nice, you cannot see much of a show from WBC. This was the case last year too. As the show is a lazer, light and fireworks show, you can only see the big bursts of fireworks intermittently throughout the show and not the lazers or lights. There are long pauses between the fireworks parts so it can be a let down for those wishing to see Illuminati.

Everyone I've spoken to says to truly see the fireworks you must make the effort in Epcot or MK one night and see it properly. Perhaps others on here disagree and have a different experience? If so, I don't profess to be an expert, just sharing info.

The fireworks view from BWV is like this too- only the higher explosions are visible.

 

[::danielle::]

Everyone I've spoken to says to truly see the fireworks you must make the effort in Epcot or MK one night and see it properly. Perhaps others on here disagree and have a different experience? If so, I don't profess to be an expert, just sharing info.

We had a fireworks view and found this to be true. It was neat to see the fireworks from the balcony. Without the music or special effects, they are just fireworks. We watched them only once.

However, I did like seeing Spaceship Earth from our unit. It was a constant reminder that we were at Disney.

 

[Spanky]

Tonaldsmum - are you arriving on Nov. 29 or leaving? We arrive Nov. 30 for a week to celebrate my 70th birthday. The first week of December is the next to best week for low attendance at the parks. [Second week of December is considered the lowest attendance of the 52 weeks in a year] I agree that Friday 29 & Sat. 30 will be busy but the crowds should all go home on Sunday and we should be able to enjoy all the Christmas items without large crowds.

 

[JerseyMouse]

We plan to stop at the store on the way from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Bonnet Creek. Which is the most convenient place to stop:

Walmart
Super Target
Costco
Other??

Thanks! Do any of the above places have wine/beer.

We will be coming in mid afternoon on a Tuesday so not prime time for shopping.....

 

[amhornback]

Thanks for advice on checking in. Not sure how to reply specifically to each of you. I'm just concerned about condition of room really. We stayed last year at BC for Spring Break too and we had to ask for a different room because of condition of furniture. I think they have replaced the defective ones. Only 16 more days!

 

[JerseyMouse]

We plan to stop at the store on the way from Orlando Airport (MCO) to Bonnet Creek. Which is the most convenient place to stop:

Walmart
Super Target
Costco
Other??

Thanks! Do any of the above places have wine/beer.

We will be coming in mid afternoon on a Tuesday so not prime time for shopping.....

Found the answer here ---> http://allears.net/btp/grocery.htm

 

[westcoastgal]

I will need to call the resort to ask about my question but thought with so many experienced WBC members on this board, i'd ask here first.

Question is regarding check out. Our flight home leaves Orlando T 8:20pm and we plan to be at the airport around 6:30pm. Yes, 2 hours prior as we are going to Toronto and traveling with small kids. Will WBC let us store our bags until we go? In the past at other resorts, the concierge stores our bag, gives us a ticket and we pick them up later on our way to the airport.

Has anyone been able to store bags after check out?

So excited! Only 1 more week and I can start making ADR.

 

[canadadoug]

I will need to call the resort to ask about my question but thought with so many experienced WBC members on this board, i'd ask here first.

Question is regarding check out. Our flight home leaves Orlando T 8:20pm and we plan to be at the airport around 6:30pm. Yes, 2 hours prior as we are going to Toronto and traveling with small kids. Will WBC let us store our bags until we go? In the past at other resorts, the concierge stores our bag, gives us a ticket and we pick them up later on our way to the airport.

Has anyone been able to store bags after check out?

So excited! Only 1 more week and I can start making ADR.

Yes they will store your bags for you. On the way in they even stored our groceries we had just picked up in a fridge for us until our room was ready. The only issue is that the bellmen are very, very slow to come around.

 

[erineab]

Does anyone know if you can rent a 4 bedroom presidential through vacation strategy? We are here now (11 of us) and we rented two separate 2 bedroom units. We're thinking next year we'd love to be all together. Does anyone know how much more it would cost for a 4 bedroom pres. vs. two 2bdrm units?

 

[Beezle2]

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to take a minute to thank everyone here for all the awesome feedback on WBC! We were going back and forth (and round and round!) trying to decide how to fit 10 of us into something for our trip in Aug. We are DVC and had enough points to do most of the trip in a 2 bed but would need to buy extra points to finish. I looked at off site houses, value resorts...ect, ect. Decided to go with the fabulous quote from Farrells and got a 3 bedroom for our entire stay for under $1200! We are very happy and even though we love onsite I feel like we are really going to enjoy this trip. I think we will have a heck of the time getting people out of the fabulous pool to go to the parks!

 

[Lily & Giny's Mom]

I am not having any luck with search engine. In the past I read on this thread a recommendation for a place to stay with 2 bedroom units(similar to Bonnett Creek) but closer to Sea World. Does anyone know what resort it could have been? We want to add 3 days to current Bonnett Creek res. but doesn't look like it's available for our days (May). Any help would be appreciated.

 

[kellyw8863]

Does anyone know if you can rent a 4 bedroom presidential through vacation strategy? We are here now (11 of us) and we rented two separate 2 bedroom units. We're thinking next year we'd love to be all together. Does anyone know how much more it would cost for a 4 bedroom pres. vs. two 2bdrm units?

We did for $160/night over April vacation.

 

[kellyw8863]

We are traveling in a couple of weeks with our medically complex child and are hoping to have her medical supplies shipped ahead of time so that we don't have to carry it all on the plane. Anyone know if this is possible? Just trying to figure out logistics as our date is quickly approaching. Eeek!

 

[Cheesehead9]

Can anyone comment on the in-room wireless/wired internet speed and connectability.

Is it spotty? Is the wired connection more reliable than the wireless? Has anyone run a speed-test on the BC internet and could share the results?

I need to set up a few computers in-room for my office away from home . We will be there next week and I'm hoping for a better idea of what to expect.

 

[canadadoug]

I brought my airport express. It was worth bringing. Wireless is comparable to other hotels, not great.

 

[Teacher03]

My DH just surprised me with a surprise trip to BC in July. My daughters and I are going in June and doing Disney. My husband doesn't love Disney so we are just going for rest and relaxation. Can anyone suggest a few restaurants around the area that we should try?

 

[Lumiere's Mom]

Can anyone comment on the in-room wireless/wired internet speed and connectability.

Is it spotty? Is the wired connection more reliable than the wireless? Has anyone run a speed-test on the BC internet and could share the results?

I need to set up a few computers in-room for my office away from home . We will be there next week and I'm hoping for a better idea of what to expect.

Internet service varies depending on what building you are in. A wired connection is always more reliable. I suggest taking a wireless router with you. I've not done that, but have known people who have. If you need reliable internet, that's the way to go.