The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[Angie789]

We just returned home from a week at Bonnet Creek - we loved it!!! The condo was spacious and a great fit for our family. My experiences with issues that were concerning to me based on what I had read on here:

1. Cleanliness/Room Condition - I'd give it an 8 out of 10. Most everything was clean. The chair in the 2nd bedroom had some bleach stains on it, and there was some grit in the tub in the 2nd bathroom. Nothing horrible and no bugs.
2. Getting a Parking Pass - We were the only family checking in when we arrived, so when the front desk employee told us to go over to get a parking pass, it was kind of impossible not to do it without being obvious. The young man there was friendly and tried to get us to sign up for a time to come to a breakfast & hear about the Wyndham condos. We politely but firmly told him we had plans every morning and couldn't make it. He said he understood and didn't press us further. The whole thing took 3 minutes max. NBD.
3. Parking - Never had a problem finding a spot close to the doors (we were in Tower 2).
4. Family-Friendly Environment - I was a little worried about the party atmosphere I read about on here, since we have 2 small kids but we never encountered any problems. Every time we were at the pools there were lots of families with kids, and we didn't encounter any excessive drinking or partying.

We'd go back in a heartbeat! I'd be happy to answer any questions (although this thread is VERY thorough - thanks to everyone who shared their experiences!)

 

[iamadisneynut]

Here now in a 2 bedroom deluxe in tower 1. So far we love it!

 

[disneyfireman]

We just returned home from a week at Bonnet Creek - we loved it!!! The condo was spacious and a great fit for our family. My experiences with issues that were concerning to me based on what I had read on here:

1. Cleanliness/Room Condition - I'd give it an 8 out of 10. Most everything was clean. The chair in the 2nd bedroom had some bleach stains on it, and there was some grit in the tub in the 2nd bathroom. Nothing horrible and no bugs.
2. Getting a Parking Pass - We were the only family checking in when we arrived, so when the front desk employee told us to go over to get a parking pass, it was kind of impossible not to do it without being obvious. The young man there was friendly and tried to get us to sign up for a time to come to a breakfast & hear about the Wyndham condos. We politely but firmly told him we had plans every morning and couldn't make it. He said he understood and didn't press us further. The whole thing took 3 minutes max. NBD.
3. Parking - Never had a problem finding a spot close to the doors (we were in Tower 2).
4. Family-Friendly Environment - I was a little worried about the party atmosphere I read about on here, since we have 2 small kids but we never encountered any problems. Every time we were at the pools there were lots of families with kids, and we didn't encounter any excessive drinking or partying.

We'd go back in a heartbeat! I'd be happy to answer any questions (although this thread is VERY thorough - thanks to everyone who shared their experiences!)

I was there 12/8-13 and agree with all your points. We were in tower 3.

 

[KRFillion]

For those of you who booked with vacation strategy when did you pay your final balance? Paperwork says between 30-60 days. We are under 30 days and have not heard anything? I have emailed them but have had no response.

 

[ibob52]

For those of you who booked with vacation strategy when did you pay your final balance? Paperwork says between 30-60 days. We are under 30 days and have not heard anything? I have emailed them but have had no response.

Another option ...

Vacation Strategy ... PHONE (888) 832-4223

 

[cocoabean1]

Just got back from an 8 day stay at BC. Went to the desk to get our parking pass. Told the women that my husband had been laid off (he wasn't) she said this is perfect you can use the $100 gift card. I said no thanks- put the parking pass on the visor and didn't need it once.

Every night when we came back to the resort, the gate was up and nobody even looked at us!! Security, what Security!!!

 

[Bellamouse]

Every night when we came back to the resort, the gate was up and nobody even looked at us!! Security, what Security!!!

This was our experience as well. We were there end of October and we always drove right through. Never went to pick up the parking pass and didn't need it.

 

[aubriee]

Quick question I am looking at coming in on a red eye so I'll be at the resort about 11am can I drop my bags at the resort and head to the resort and my bags will be put in my room?

And will they call/text you when your room is ready?

They will notify you when your room is ready, but will not place your luggage in the room. You will have to go to bell services, tip the guy, and get your luggage. Each tower has a room with luggage carts right as you enter the building.

Just got back from an 8 day stay at BC. Went to the desk to get our parking pass. Told the women that my husband had been laid off (he wasn't) she said this is perfect you can use the $100 gift card. I said no thanks- put the parking pass on the visor and didn't need it once.

Every night when we came back to the resort, the gate was up and nobody even looked at us!! Security, what Security!!!

We just got back too (was there Dec 8th-16th). We were supposed to be there Dec 6th-16th, but got stuck in the DFW airport for two days due to the snow/ice storm in Dallas. Instead of arriving about 10:30am on Friday when we were supposed to, we didn't get to Bonnet Creek until 2:00am Sunday morning. Of course the parking pass people were not there at that time of the morning, so we were told to pick it up later that morning. We never did and were never questioned. Like you, we never saw the gate down, so just drove through every night. We were on the 10th floor of Tower 6 and almost every night saw where someone has pushed those pizza flyers under our door. What's funny is that Tower 6 is the tower that has the lobby with someone at the desk 24/7. So much for security!

OT, but just FYI: we were really concerned about losing our reservation since we were going to be about two days late checking in, due to the Dallas ice storm. We called Bonnet Creek both days to let them know what was happening and to tell them we would be there just as soon as we could. They told us they would hold reservations for 48 hours.

 

[sisterslovindisney]

We here right now. Tower 6 - 3 bedroom deluxe room 6512 and 2 bedroom deluxe room 6506. Both rooms are beautiful. Parking lot view but we don't mind. Never got a parking pass and haven't needed one. Just showed my room key and got waved in. One night I didn't have a room key with me so I just held up a piece of paper and got waved in! Everything is clean and in good repair. Front desk have been very nice.

 

[WyoLars]

how is the park shuttle?

or does everyone just drive to the parks?

 

[cocoabean1]

We were also there Dec 8-15 in Tower 6 on the 8th floor (6801). We had a lake view, not high enough for an Epcot view of the fireworks. Could see Tower of Terror.

We received the USA Today paper the first two days, than nothing after that. There were quite a few rooms getting the paper. Does anyone know anything about this?

 

[Upatnoon]

We were also there Dec 8-15 in Tower 6 on the 8th floor (6801). We had a lake view, not high enough for an Epcot view of the fireworks. Could see Tower of Terror.

We received the USA Today paper the first two days, than nothing after that. There were quite a few rooms getting the paper. Does anyone know anything about this?

Wyndham owners with VIP status get the paper. That means they paid thousands of dollars for their $2 paper.

We have often found a stack of free USA Today's in the lobby where you enter the tower.

I assume you're a renter, and likely just got the paper by mistake. Even if you are the guest of a VIP, you don't get that owner's free paper benefit. Only the actual owner gets the benefit.

 

[katallo]

We were also there Dec 8-15 in Tower 6 on the 8th floor (6801). We had a lake view, not high enough for an Epcot view of the fireworks. Could see Tower of Terror.

We received the USA Today paper the first two days, than nothing after that. There were quite a few rooms getting the paper. Does anyone know anything about this?

I am curious...we will be in that area as we'll but on a high floor. Could you see the fireworks if you had been higher. Thanks

 

[cocoabean1]

Wyndham owners with VIP status get the paper. That means they paid thousands of dollars for their $2 paper.

We have often found a stack of free USA Today's in the lobby where you enter the tower.

I assume you're a renter, and likely just got the paper by mistake. Even if you are the guest of a VIP, you don't get that owner's free paper benefit. Only the actual owner gets the benefit.

We are owners- we took the paper every morning from the desk- no big deal. Next time, I'll know to ask for the paper to be delivered.

 

[mrsap]

My DH and I noticed as well that NO ONE at the gate booth ever looked at us when we came back onto WBC property (other than the first night when we went to the check in side!!) I commented several times during our stay to my husband how 'safe I felt' there!! lol

 

[Spanky]

We were in Tower 6 room 1804 and could see the fireworks for Magic Kingdom, DHS and Epcot. Also the balloon from Downtown Disney and the boat at Typhoon Lagoon. It is surprising how close everything is and it seems a long way when you drive to each area.
1804 is a 4 bedroom 4 bath room.

 

[badiggio]

^We stayed in that exact room at the end of August;just loved it and the price was right!Far better,bigger and cheaper than anything we have stayed in the deluxes at Disneyworld.

 

[katallo]

Is 18 the top floor in tower 6? Would the view be the same from 1801 or 1803 or are they on the opposite side of the tower? Thanks

 

[badiggio]

19th floor was the top.Odd numbers were across the hall,so I would think the view wouldn't be the same.

 

[katallo]

19th floor was the top.Odd numbers were across the hall,so I would think the view wouldn't be the same.

Thanks. That makes sense because I think we have a lake view. I guess fireworks will depend on the angle of the building. I know there is a room in Tower 6 where you can watch them.