The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[carlbarry]

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?

Yes, there are vacuum cleaners, but they are uprights, so I don't think they'll work for your purpose.

 

[MinnieLovesMickey12]

I was looking at a PDF of activities at Bonnet creek and they mention an activity center and a craft room. Any idea which towers these are in?

 

[disneycrazy01]

Hi. Just returned from a 2-week stay at WBC and we didn't have a vacuum cleaner. The only thing that was there was a carpet sweeper.

Unless a vacuum is available upon request or a vacuum is available in the presidential suites I'm not sure. We didn't try requesting one.

 

[jojo0612]

I was looking at a PDF of activities at Bonnet creek and they mention an activity center and a craft room. Any idea which towers these are in?

We just returned yesterday from our week stay! The activities and craft room where in the main building. They have a wide range of different stuff to keep the kids of all ages busy.

 

[Laineysmom]

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.

I just want to add that I did a little research into how many points it would cost for us to stay at a DVC studio as Dancin Disney style suggested. For the week we are looking at, June 16 - 23, the 'cheapest' studio is at Old Key West and 108 points x $11 = $1188 which comes out to roughly $170 a night and that is the 'low estimate'. From what I've read in this thread, I could probably get a two bedroom at Bonnet Creek (which would give me the second real bed for DD and the full kitchen I prefer) for the same or possibly less. I'm still baffled as to why DVC was suggested to me as a better option.

 

[MinnieLovesMickey12]

I just want to add that I did a little research into how many points it would cost for us to stay at a DVC studio as Dancin Disney style suggested. For the week we are looking at, June 16 - 23, the 'cheapest' studio is at Old Key West and 108 points x $11 = $1188 which comes out to roughly $170 a night and that is the 'low estimate'. From what I've read in this thread, I could probably get a two bedroom at Bonnet Creek (which would give me the second real bed for DD and the full kitchen I prefer) for the same or possibly less. I'm still baffled as to why DVC was suggested to me as a better option.

Yeah you priced a studio...price a one bedroom or even a two bedroom at OKW and see how high that per night rate shoots up. The studio points requirements almost double to get the one bedroom/OKW. DVC rooms will never be as cheap as you can get a Bonnet Creek room. Compare a two bedroom DVC suite to a 2 bedroom BC suite. Night and day difference.

Some ppl will suggest it because they think you should stay on property no matter how ridiculously expensive it is.

It always pays to do your homework, which you obviously have.

 

[MinnieLovesMickey12]

We just returned yesterday from our week stay! The activities and craft room where in the main building. They have a wide range of different stuff to keep the kids of all ages busy.

Thanks for the info. I am trying to learn the layout of the place so when we go back with the kids we will know where everything is.

 

[Rosebud123]

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

Shannon

Shannon,

We stayed at WBC last April '12, and the FW cabins in Oct '09. WBC is head and shoulders above FW Cabins, even if they cost the exact same, which they don't. FW is cool but it's a huge pain to get around and the pools are lackluster, at best. You MUST have a golf cart (expensive, even if you rent off site like we did) to get around. WBC is much more lush and pretty, IMO. FW is very brown and dry.

Also, the cabin is cute but not all that large. The deck just has a picnic table and doesn't look out onto anything. The WBC units are big! Even the worst balcony/patio at WBC would be more relaxing than the decks at the Cabins.

 

[ADVentive]

My father-in-law will be staying with us at WBC in September. He has a concealed carry permit now and likes to take his gun with him everywhere he goes. Does anyone know the firearms policy at WBC?

 

[DCTooTall]

My father-in-law will be staying with us at WBC in September. He has a concealed carry permit now and likes to take his gun with him everywhere he goes. Does anyone know the firearms policy at WBC?

Honestly, I'm not sure if there is an official policy. There probably is but I've never bothered to look it up.

That being said... Disney is strictly NO WEAPONS ALLOWED. None. Even if he has a concealed carry permit. If off-duty Law Enforcement is not allowed to carry on Disney Property. I'd even be willing to say Universal and the other area attractions are going to have similar policies. (Private Property and therefor they can legally tell people they can't bring their weapons on their property)

So that being said, Even if he could bring the firearm to the unit, He won't be able to take it with him to almost anyplace you go outside of the room, which means you would either need to keep it in your car in the parking lot of the parks [not very safe or secure], or the room safe at the resort [not very big].


You also didn't mention where he has this permit/license. I'll admit I'm not an expert on the laws within different states and how they translate, But it may also be worth mentioning the hassle of transporting the firearm to Florida [Especially if flying], As well as the gun laws in the areas you will be visiting or traveling thru (especcially if driving) since different areas do have different requirements, and not every state or municipality will honor a concealed carry permit from another jurisdiction [for example, in areas where it is completely illegal to conceal a firearm are usually not going to make exceptions for people who have a permit to do so issued by a state/municipality which they have no relation too].

 

[ADVentive]

Honestly, I'm not sure if there is an official policy. There probably is but I've never bothered to look it up.

That being said... Disney is strictly NO WEAPONS ALLOWED. None. Even if he has a concealed carry permit. If off-duty Law Enforcement is not allowed to carry on Disney Property. I'd even be willing to say Universal and the other area attractions are going to have similar policies. (Private Property and therefor they can legally tell people they can't bring their weapons on their property)

So that being said, Even if he could bring the firearm to the unit, He won't be able to take it with him to almost anyplace you go outside of the room, which means you would either need to keep it in your car in the parking lot of the parks [not very safe or secure], or the room safe at the resort [not very big].

You also didn't mention where he has this permit/license. I'll admit I'm not an expert on the laws within different states and how they translate, But it may also be worth mentioning the hassle of transporting the firearm to Florida [Especially if flying], As well as the gun laws in the areas you will be visiting or traveling thru (especcially if driving) since different areas do have different requirements, and not every state or municipality will honor a concealed carry permit from another jurisdiction [for example, in areas where it is completely illegal to conceal a firearm are usually not going to make exceptions for people who have a permit to do so issued by a state/municipality which they have no relation too].

His permit is in NC - I have no idea how they transfer or don't through states, but I'll assume he knows about that sort of thing. They are driving (as are we, but in our own car).

I called WBC and they said that he would have to declare it with security as we drive in and they would check his permits and stuff there. And other than that, he just can't have it within 100 feet of where they serve alcohol.

I knew that he couldn't bring it in Disney, but didn't know about at WBC. I don't even personally get why he'd want to bring it at all, but he's become increasingly into his guns and I guess that's his "thing" now. Definitely not my thing, and I actually would rather not have it around my kids at all. I was kinda hoping WBC would have a policy more like Disney's so I wouldn't have to deal with it at all on vacation.

 

[DCTooTall]

His permit is in NC - I have no idea how they transfer or don't through states, but I'll assume he knows about that sort of thing. They are driving (as are we, but in our own car).

I called WBC and they said that he would have to declare it with security as we drive in and they would check his permits and stuff there. And other than that, he just can't have it within 100 feet of where they serve alcohol.

I knew that he couldn't bring it in Disney, but didn't know about at WBC. I don't even personally get why he'd want to bring it at all, but he's become increasingly into his guns and I guess that's his "thing" now. Definitely not my thing, and I actually would rather not have it around my kids at all. I was kinda hoping WBC would have a policy more like Disney's so I wouldn't have to deal with it at all on vacation.

Well, The 100ft from where they serve alchohol would limit your room assignments a bit too then. They serve Alchohal at the pool bars at Tower 3, 4 and 6... as well at at the Hotel. I believe you can also get alcohol at the Main building.

If he's driving I would highly recommend also mentioning to him to actually look into what the laws are in SC, Georgia, and Florida regarding a weapon in the car. The last thing he will need is to get pulled over for a traffic stop along the drive and suddenly find himself in a situation with a gun in the car that is not secured legally.

If you are not comfortable with the gun around your kids and he's sharing your room, You might want to discuss it with him and be honest about how little he'd be allowed to carry the weapon once he got there. He would not be able to walk about the resort's lake because of the pool bars and the state laws regarding weapons near places alcohol is served. He wouldn't be able to take them to the parks due to the park rules (They will confiscate the weapon, and he will risk charges being files against him or being ejected from the park if he is found with it on inside the parks. If they find it at Bag Checks he will be forced to return to the car to secure the weapon before he is allowed inside the park).

And inside the room there is (I believe) only 1 small room safe, located in the master bedroom closet.

I'd also suggest asking that if he does insist on bringing the gun with him to Florida, That he bring trigger locks (available free from many local law enforcement agencies) and and small locking gun enclosure (small gun safe/box) so that you do not have to worry about the kids finding and hurting themselves in your shared room if he's out at the pool, or parks when the kids are around. If Guns are his "thing", then he should be a responsible gun owner and be willing to practice gun safety by ensuring that the kids cannot get themselves into trouble. On a Vacation like this there are going to be a lot of times he will not be able to bring the gun with him where he can keep an eye on it at all times, and simply putting it into a drawer in his room is not enough to keep curious kids from thinking it's a toy. It really isn't unreasonable to ask that he think about and plan for sharing the confined space of a condo on a family vacation.

 

[winterwhite]

This question pertains to the Bonnet Creek HOTEL only (not timeshare area).

Are theme park view rooms possible from the Wyndham Bonnet Creek HOTEL?

 

[DCTooTall]

This question pertains to the Bonnet Creek HOTEL only (not timeshare area).

Are theme park view rooms possible from the Wyndham Bonnet Creek HOTEL?

At the Wyndham Grande, I think you may have a few rooms which are capable of a Theme Park view. Most likely though they would be limited to the "Executive" rooms located on the top 2 floors since with the hotel's location you would need to see across the lake, and over the top of the time share towers on the other side, in order to have any chance of seeing EPCOT or MGM.

 

[Angie789]

I'm still baffled as to why DVC was suggested to me as a better option.

This happens all the time on the Budget Board, too - people post that they are on a very tight budget & ask for the cheapest lodging suggestions, and inevitably 5 or 6 posters recommend renting DVC points. I think it is some sort of DIS law

Renting points can be a great way to get more space at a deluxe-level Disney hotel at moderate-level prices. But it is challenging to find DVC rentals that are as inexpensive as Disney values, much less the better pricing, space & amenities you can get at Bonnet Creek or other similar properties. In your case, there is no way you'll get the space and full kitchen you are needing through DVC point rental for anywhere near the affordability of BC.

 

[winterwhite]

At the Wyndham Grande, I think you may have a few rooms which are capable of a Theme Park view. Most likely though they would be limited to the "Executive" rooms located on the top 2 floors since with the hotel's location you would need to see across the lake, and over the top of the time share towers on the other side, in order to have any chance of seeing EPCOT or MGM.

Thank you. We do have an executive level room, a king executive deluxe (so has a balcony.)

 

[WendyZQ]

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[WendyZQ]

As a followup to the last post: I'm booked for our first WBC trip in March 2014 in a 2 bd deluxe (myself, DH, DSs, 6&10). Now wondering if I should upgrade to a presidential. What's the difference? And is it worth a few extra bucks?

 

[ADVentive]

Well, The 100ft from where they serve alchohol would limit your room assignments a bit too then. They serve Alchohal at the pool bars at Tower 3, 4 and 6... as well at at the Hotel. I believe you can also get alcohol at the Main building.

If he's driving I would highly recommend also mentioning to him to actually look into what the laws are in SC, Georgia, and Florida regarding a weapon in the car. The last thing he will need is to get pulled over for a traffic stop along the drive and suddenly find himself in a situation with a gun in the car that is not secured legally.

If you are not comfortable with the gun around your kids and he's sharing your room, You might want to discuss it with him and be honest about how little he'd be allowed to carry the weapon once he got there. He would not be able to walk about the resort's lake because of the pool bars and the state laws regarding weapons near places alcohol is served. He wouldn't be able to take them to the parks due to the park rules (They will confiscate the weapon, and he will risk charges being files against him or being ejected from the park if he is found with it on inside the parks. If they find it at Bag Checks he will be forced to return to the car to secure the weapon before he is allowed inside the park).

And inside the room there is (I believe) only 1 small room safe, located in the master bedroom closet.

I'd also suggest asking that if he does insist on bringing the gun with him to Florida, That he bring trigger locks (available free from many local law enforcement agencies) and and small locking gun enclosure (small gun safe/box) so that you do not have to worry about the kids finding and hurting themselves in your shared room if he's out at the pool, or parks when the kids are around. If Guns are his "thing", then he should be a responsible gun owner and be willing to practice gun safety by ensuring that the kids cannot get themselves into trouble. On a Vacation like this there are going to be a lot of times he will not be able to bring the gun with him where he can keep an eye on it at all times, and simply putting it into a drawer in his room is not enough to keep curious kids from thinking it's a toy. It really isn't unreasonable to ask that he think about and plan for sharing the confined space of a condo on a family vacation.

Thank you for all of your suggestions! Both to me and to everyone else here.

 

[DCTooTall]

Thank you. We do have an executive level room, a king executive deluxe (so has a balcony.)

If you are really concerned about having a theme park view, I'd recommend contacting the hotel directly and asking them about it. I can only give you information based on my knowledge of the time share resort and the hotel's location and orientation, but I don't know if the hotel actually has rooms with theme park views, if they charge extra for them, or how they are handled when assigning them. The hotel would be the best location to get answers to your questions, and they may even be able to put a note on your reservation that you are requesting a theme park view. (All references in this thread to the "no longer taking room requests" are in regards to the Timeshare resort. The hotel would have it's own, likely much more liberal in the standard hotel style, policies regarding requests)

As a followup to the last post: I'm booked for our first WBC trip in March 2014 in a 2 bd deluxe (myself, DH, DSs, 6&10). Now wondering if I should upgrade to a presidential. What's the difference? And is it worth a few extra bucks?

The biggest differences between a Deluxe and Presidential unit:

Upgraded Furnishings (Tile floors, leather furntiture, crown moldings, stainless appliances, etc)
No pull-out couch in the Presidential units[exception being the 1bdrm Presidentials]
All 1,2, and 3bdrm Presidentials will be located exclusively in Tower 6.


As for if it's worth a few extra bucks, I'd say that would be a totally subjective opinion. Some people feel that the higher quality decorations and furnishings, or the feeling of "exclusivity" from being in the upper floors of Tower 6, Are worth the extra $$. Others may feel that the upgraded furnishings are just fancy window dressing and since the overall space within the room isn't dramatically different and since the Deluxe units are so nice (especially compared to a hotel room), that the extra money on a Presidential unit could be better spent elsewhere.

It really does come down to how you feel about higher quality/upgraded furnishings and decor. (I believe there are pictures of both Deluxe units and the Presidential Units in the Photo thread here on the DIS if you want to compare)