The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread Part 3

[carlbarry]

Just booked bonnet creek for September, can't wait. Do all pool areas have music during the day? We like to be near a lively pool area.

Maybe someone will answer who has stayed more recently, but in my experience, no. I believe they have some entertainment for the children at the pool near the main building. But when I stayed at the other pools, there was certainly no one there providing entertainment, although there might have been some piped in music.

 

[Silock]

Just booked bonnet creek for September, can't wait. Do all pool areas have music during the day? We like to be near a lively pool area.

They play music all day long all over the condo.

 

[OldSpiceGuy]

If you book a 4 bedroom presidential, is it possible to know room number or building in advance?

I can't speak for anybody else but I think the older advice on WBC is no longer accurate. I stayed in a four bedroom presidential last year. I called a week ahead to request a fireworks view. I was told they don't honor such requests. When I arrived to request early check-in they said no rooms were available yet. They also couldn't tell me which tower to request. I did end up with the fireworks view but I'm thinking it was coincidence.

I am going again this year and check in this upcoming Saturday for another four bedroom presidential. I called and again was told they don't honor requests and they don't know which tower. I was hoping to get Tower 6 this time. WBC is an awesome place to stay because the accommodations are awesome for what you pay. However, they are nowhere near as flexible as this board indicates. Perhaps it was different in the past, or it depends on who picks up the phone.

 

[erddig]

Here now loving it--

Not taking buses the times are terrible!

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[katallo]

If you book a 4 bedroom presidential, is it possible to know room number or building in advance?

I believe you can only get an assigned room with Presidential Reserve reservations.

 

[Janet Hill]

I believe you can only get an assigned room with Presidential Reserve reservations.

Presidential reserve reservations do have assigned rooms; however, not all presidential unit reservations are presidential reserve (though the rooms are identical).

In the past the resort was much more flexible in honoring requests, but many VIP owners were complaining because this was supposed to be a benefit reserved for the members and not guests. Now they don't take requests. Doesn't mean that they are jerks about it. If you had multiple rooms reserved and wanted them to be near one another, they will do their best to accommodate.

I own at both Wyndham and DVC and I can assure you that I get better results with my requests to Wyndham than DVC.

 

[TraciH]

I'm wondering if anyone is able to compare either of the lazy rivers at WBC to the one at Hilton Bonnet Creek. I love Hilton's because it is long(in a circle, but takes awhile to go completely around) and wide, so even when crowded it's still relaxing.

We are going end of March and I'm also wondering if the outdoor movies by one of the pools are every night.

Thanks for all help

 

[dancin Disney style]

I'm wondering if anyone is able to compare either of the lazy rivers at WBC to the one at Hilton Bonnet Creek. I love Hilton's because it is long(in a circle, but takes awhile to go completely around) and wide, so even when crowded it's still relaxing.

We are going end of March and I'm also wondering if the outdoor movies by one of the pools are every night.

Thanks for all help

I've stayed at both resorts. The Hilton lazy river is by far the better one. The two at WBC are kiddie rivers by comparison. In general, the pool at the Hilton is superior to any of the pools at WBC. The Hilton has nice music playing that you can actually hear, waiter service, tons of large plush towels and lots of lounge chairs.

Don't get me wrong WBC is nice and we love staying there(and will stay again) but the Hilton BC is a much more luxurious place to stay.

 

[TraciH]

I've stayed at both resorts. The Hilton lazy river is by far the better one. The two at WBC are kiddie rivers by comparison. In general, the pool at the Hilton is superior to any of the pools at WBC. The Hilton has nice music playing that you can actually hear, waiter service, tons of large plush towels and lots of lounge chairs.

Don't get me wrong WBC is nice and we love staying there(and will stay again) but the Hilton BC is a much more luxurious place to stay.

Thank you for this response. That is exactly the information I was looking for but not sure how to ask.

 

[sscheier]

What is the fitness facility situation at either of the Bonnet Creeks? Does either one have free weights at all?

 

[WendyZQ]

We're here now and loving WBC!

A few observations from a first timer:

Checked in late Tuesday (10:30 pm). Staff as friendly and accommodating. Tried to request a higher floor but no dice. The desk clerk did give me some options as to towers and floors. We ended up in 276, Tower 4. Second floor, parking lot view. Room is newly renovated (found painters tape on the security lock) and super nice. Furniture while not all that comfy, seems new. All the small appliances are new. Clean, spacious and very nice.

I was worried what the parking lot view would be like, but it's really not bad at all. We've got a good landscaped section between us and the parking lot. It feels pretty peaceful and quite on the porch. Definitely nothing to complain about.

We don't have a parking pass yet. The sales people were gone for the night when we checked in. Phone is blinking but I'm not checking messages. No one has questioned us about the pass. We've mostly been parking in the garage which is no big deal. Two second walk to the car.

Enjoyed the pool and lazy river outside towers 4/5 tonight. So awesome. Water is warm and everyone we ran into was very nice.

We did utilize the a/c override. That's been very helpful.

So far, knock on wood, no issues at all. Beautiful place and proximity to the parks is amazing!

 

[disney*mom*82]

I have two separate questions:

1. We have a party of 12 and have two separate 2 bedroom units, what is the likelihood the two rooms will be close? Would like to be as close as possible.

2. Shopping, we plan to do plenty of eating in our room, Ide prefer to go to a wal mart for shopping, is there one close by?

I know you cannot make room requests until there, but what is a tower/floor to request? We would like to be close to a pool and would like a nice view.

Thanks!

 

[carlbarry]

I have two separate questions:

1. We have a party of 12 and have two separate 2 bedroom units, what is the likelihood the two rooms will be close? Would like to be as close as possible.

2. Shopping, we plan to do plenty of eating in our room, Ide prefer to go to a wal mart for shopping, is there one close by?

I know you cannot make room requests until there, but what is a tower/floor to request? We would like to be close to a pool and would like a nice view.

Thanks!

I don't know your percentage chance of getting your room request, but I can tell you that Walmart Supercenter
3250 Vineland Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34746
is 4.8 miles from Bonnet Creek. When you leave the property, just make a right onto Buena Vista Drive, and then (almost immediately) the first right onto Epcot Center Drive, which turns into World Center Drive, and then a right onto Vineland.

 

[brajfamily]

We are staying at WBC in April. If we are staying at wyndham, can we use the pool at Hilton? Thanks!

 

[Nelaw2002]

Seeing all these pics is getting me so excited to that I am staying here.

 

[Nelaw2002]

Is the kiddie pool and splash area heated, I see lots of posts saying that it is a little cold?

 

[lmarieleonard]

This is all so great, thanks! I am going in 1.5 weeks (yay!) on a girls' trip and am wondering which building would be the best for proximity to the lazy rivers and a pool bar. We plan to spend most of our days taking advantage of these 2 amenities

 

[carlbarry]

We are staying at WBC in April. If we are staying at wyndham, can we use the pool at Hilton? Thanks!

I doubt it. You would have to exit Wyndham property and enter Hilton property, across the road. There is no "pool hopping" provision like with DVC.

 

[Nelaw2002]

I am staying in a 3 Bedroom Deluxe, and was just wondering if anyone has ever stayed in that size condo in Building 3? I am curious if every building has all different size units, or if the size unit I am staying in is in only certain buildings? Any feedback is appreciated.

 

[stace1214]

We're just back from a seven night stay at Bonnet Creek. It was our first stay off property and to be honest, I came away with mixed feelings. We were in tower 2 on the third floor with a lake view. We could see parts of illuminations each night. The room was great! Super clean, updated, much more spacious than resorts on property. With two kids under four, I appreciated the space and being able to put them to bed and still stay awake without being silent. We loved the pools and found them to be nice and warm, the resort had tons of activities, but we spent most of our time in the parks so we didn't participate. Parking right at our tower was never a problem. It was a short drive to each park, but there's where I missed being right at Disney. I did feel like a little magic was lost for me having to drive everywhere, I like taking Disney buses and being in the Disney bubble. I missed the Disney theming. I would not mind staying there again, but if we can afford it, we'll stay on property next time. Again, no real complaints, I just like being at Disney. Oh, and not having the ability to book fast pass + in advance was a pain for us! The lines for fast pass scheduling were long, it was hard to wait with my one year old, at times we waited much longer to get fast passes than we waited in most ride lines!