The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[LadyBeBop]

A few things.

1) When I read that post about making Chef Mickey's reservations, I thought he meant that his birthday was on Christmas. Which might be slightly tight for reservations. However, you'll be fine with June. I made Bibbibi Bobbibi Boo reservations for my DGD for her birthday at the 180 day mark. And her birthday is Halloween. Probably one of the most busiest days for dressing up.

2) Regarding birthday and first visit buttons. We had to exchange our vouchers at the ticket booth, and we got DGD's birthday button there.

3) Getting to the parks from WBC is easy. Getting back from the parks is hard. We got lost a few times while returning home. There are a few signs, but they aren't as numerous or noticable as the Disney signs. After a few days, we just rlied on our GPS.

 

[Angie789]

I just checked the original post and I didn't see this information on there - does someone have the phone number for the resort? We check in on Saturday and I would like to confirm that we are in the system. TIA!

 

[cocoabean1]

are there signs on which lane to be in/turn before you exit Bonnet Creek's road?

At the light, stay in the left lane to go to the parks. Stay in the right lane to go to DTD. Really easy to go to parks not as easy coming back.

What I do is look for signs for the Caribbean Beach Resort. The turn for Bonnet Creek is after that on the right.

 

[disneyfireman]

I just checked the original post and I didn't see this information on there - does someone have the phone number for the resort? We check in on Saturday and I would like to confirm that we are in the system. TIA!

I called 407-238-3500 after 9p so not to be a pain in the ***.

 

[MinnieLovesMickey12]

Can someone tell me the best way to drive to the parks from Bonnet Creek? Do you turn left for all of them and follow signs (and right for DTD)?

You will take a right out of the resort and when you get to the red light you will go left. Then follow the signs.

 

[SYLVESTER7577]

Can someone tell me the best way to drive to the parks from Bonnet Creek? Do you turn left for all of them and follow signs (and right for DTD)?

As others have mentioned turn left at the light after exiting WBC. Disney's main throughway is about 2+ miles ahead (World Drive I believe?). It will take you to any of the parks going north or south depending on the park. It will also take you south to Kissimmee or Celebration. The exit to go to the Magic Kingdom is tricky and not clearly marked so be ready for that one as is creeps on you. If you Google (maps) World Drive WDW you will see how easy it is laid out with Buena Vista Dr. going E/W and World Drive going N/S. Buena Vista Drive runs into/crosses over World Drive to the west of the resort. WBC is about 1 1/4 as the crow flies south and a tad east of Epcot.

 

[SYLVESTER7577]

are there signs on which lane to be in/turn before you exit Bonnet Creek's road?

This is a link for the map. MK and Epcot are to the north and HS and AK are to the south. CoCoaBean1 had a good suggestion for coming back as WBC is right next to CB. I think also the sign directs for DTD which is past WBC. This is coming off of World Drive of course.
https://maps.google.com/maps?q=worl...UTF-8&ei=e4GeUv2fFqfP2wW_04B4&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAg

 

[pbarager]

Looking for a cheap way to get around Disney without paying the $6 pp for the shuttle? Take a cab to. Caribbean Beach for $5 and use Disney busses. Call a Mears can and don't use the company here ( Maingate Transportation), their rates are outrageous.

 

[JJ&JSMOM]

Thank you for the info on the ADR's. Sounds like we should be ok...plenty of restaurants to choose from if Chef Mickey's is booked. He'll be turning 15 so perhaps a different restaurant would be better for his age. More research...fun fun fun.

 

[gdrj]

DVC member here with our first trip to Bonnet Creek TS.

Looking for answers to a couple of things.
1- I realize room location requests may or may not be possible. With that in mind. Are there certain buildings closer to restaurant/coffee shop/lounges?

2- We do NOT have a Presidential Suite, we have 3 Bedroom Deluxe. Are there buildings to avoid? Or buildings that have recently been renovated?

3- I was hoping to requests 2nd floor or higher lake view, and possibly building(s) near restaurant/ coffee shop. Is that something that is possible?

4- In regards to coffee maker in units (I'm sure it is in one of the many pages) Cone or basket filters?

Thanks for your help!

 

[Rosebud123]

DVC member here with our first trip to Bonnet Creek TS.

Looking for answers to a couple of things.
1- I realize room location requests may or may not be possible. With that in mind. Are there certain buildings closer to restaurant/coffee shop/lounges?

2- We do NOT have a Presidential Suite, we have 3 Bedroom Deluxe. Are there buildings to avoid? Or buildings that have recently been renovated?

3- I was hoping to requests 2nd floor or higher lake view, and possibly building(s) near restaurant/ coffee shop. Is that something that is possible?

4- In regards to coffee maker in units (I'm sure it is in one of the many pages) Cone or basket filters?

Thanks for your help!

2 - I think this one is subjective. Before my trip, I assumed I'd want building 6 since that was the newest and the one that "everyone" seemed to request. Once I stayed there (bldgs 5 and 2), I learned I much prefer the main bldg, and blds 1, 2, and 3 to the other side. The pools there are much quieter. Everything is pretty close together so I don't think it matters that much. There's food at the Main bldg and at the hotel (directly opposite each other across the lake), plus the pool near bldg #3 had a pizza place. There's also a bar near bldg 6's pool. Not sure if they serve food.

 

[ampc3]

Thought I would try my luck here...
has anyone ever rented from Kevin Wiseman off of My resort Network??? He quoted me a great price for our trip end of May, much cheaper than anyone else.... But have never done this before so alittle worried...
Was a lot less than VS, Just wondering if anyone has dealt with him??
TIA

 

[dcibrando]

Thought I would try my luck here... has anyone ever rented from Kevin Wiseman off of My resort Network??? He quoted me a great price for our trip end of May, much cheaper than anyone else.... But have never done this before so alittle worried... Was a lot more than VS, Just wondering if anyone has dealt with him?? TIA

I booked from him. Going next week. Great to work with and very helpful. I would recommend

 

[ampc3]

I booked from him. Going next week. Great to work with and very helpful. I would recommend

Did you contact him from My resort network, or from another site? Did he give you a contact number or was just email? Thanks again!

 

[dcibrando]

Did you contact him from My resort network, or from another site? Did he give you a contact number or was just email? Thanks again!

I worked with him through email and yes it was from MRN. He sends a good rental contract and all the confirmation emails from Wyndham to you in your name 45 days prior to checkin

I have called and confirmed our reservations as well so he's legit. Highly recommend - easy to work with and great rates

 

[dcibrando]

We are checking in next week and have 2 reservations (since we are staying 2 weeks). Do we get any sort of housekeeping or trash and towel service during this time?

 

[msdaisy]

I know it's in here somewhere, but what type of coffee should I buy? Is it just a regular coffee pot? Getting soooooo excited!

 

[disneyfireman]

Just checked in today and we are staying till Friday. We love this place so far. Room looks like it had updates, though I don't know if it was. We are in tower 3. Though we don't have an epcot room, we all like it. I am a former DVC owner and this place doesn't have that Disney feel, my wife is still ok with Bonnet Creek.
Check in was breeze, and though our room wasn't ready at 2 when we first got here, we went to DTD and I got the call around 330. I got a parking pass although there is a zillion spots here in front of tower 3. Before the parking guy got into his spiel I told him I was with my sister and her kids. Bam, out in 5 mins. Gonna get the kids to bed toddles.

 

[G'sWatersprite]

Quick question. Here right now and I can't find where I saved it. How do you over-ride the AC?

 

[CTdaizy]

This is what I saved from a previous post-

Set the temp to what you want. Then hold the F/C button until 6pm appears.