The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[mandysmom]

Our beds were very comfortable. They use a powdered detergent called Country Save. It's ok, but we usually purchase a liquid.

Thanks; I'll definitely buy our own laundry stuff, too.

 

[katallo]

Overall, I think they are having quality issues with the furniture. We were told it was going to be replaced soon. I think guests were just disappointed in the overall appearance of it. I'm hopeful the issue will be resolved quickly (according to the front desk). Honestly, the resort is still a great place to get a ton of room for your family while being very close to Disney. I think if I were to go again I would ask to be in a unit where the furniture had been updated and hope for the best.

We recently returned from Tower 4. We also had the terrible furniture and were told they expected a delivery the following week. But, on speaking to a few owners, management has been saying this for quite a while. So, I'm not sure when the furniture will be replaced. Tower 4 must be one of the worst because many guests were comparing pictures of the sofa and chair in their units when they were at the pool and grills. We were also told by the front desk that Tower 3 was the last to be refurbished. I hope they can work it out soon.[/QUOTE]



There are still alot of nice things being said about WBC - but these negatives regarding the rooms/furnishings have got me a little worried. We've never stayed there before...
Has the resort changed hands/management recently? What else would account for the shabbiness in some of the rooms? I understand normal wear & tear, but this seems a bit more than that?? How do those of you who are time share owners feel? Is this a general decline or just a fluke?
Thank you all for your reviews and input.
Gretchen

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Thanks for the reassurance, Katallo.
We'll be there the end of June, & I'll be sure to get back to everyone here. This thread has been very helpful.

 

[Disneyforus]

Katallo:
Totally agree, when we went last year we were in Tower 2 and the furniture was just worn out...it needed to be replaced. But, I noticed it....and never thought about it again...we loved BC despite and are going back again. BTW, I slept better than at home...we are going to see what the mattress brand is and may end up buying new when we get home.

 

[palmettostatemom]

posting on this thread to subscribe as we are going to BC this October for a partial week. This is our 1st time at BC, so we're excited! We are TS owners & have traded through RCI several times to Orlando area condos, but we're extra excited about BC since we've heard such good things about it (my mom worked for Cendant/Wyndham so she's been). We drive down, so we will have our own car & we usually just drive to the parks, but since we're so close this time & the shuttle service seems to be so frequent, we may try shuttling it some!

edited to add: anyone know the shuttle chedule for the Grande hotel? wondering if they have some in between times that the BC Resort shuttle doesn't run....

 

[webprinter]

We stayed in Tower 4 in February and everything was fine. The furniture and rest of the unit was in good condition.

 

[danabalana]

posting on this thread to subscribe as we are going to BC this October for a partial week. This is our 1st time at BC, so we're excited! We are TS owners & have traded through RCI several times to Orlando area condos, but we're extra excited about BC since we've heard such good things about it (my mom worked for Cendant/Wyndham so she's been). We drive down, so we will have our own car & we usually just drive to the parks, but since we're so close this time & the shuttle service seems to be so frequent, we may try shuttling it some!

edited to add: anyone know the shuttle chedule for the Grande hotel? wondering if they have some in between times that the BC Resort shuttle doesn't run....

I tossed it when we left last Saturday but it actually had less runs. If I remember correctly it had some in between times. We took it back once.

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

We stayed in Tower 4 in February and everything was fine. The furniture and rest of the unit was in good condition.

That's good to know!

 

[nedac]

We stayed in Tower 5, as we requested. No furniture issues to speak of, but the guy at the front desk was honest and said they had problems with the furniture. He recommended we stick with our request.

People always ask about the view... We requested and got a fireworks view on the 7th floor. It's great, only problem was that maintenance was right below us and there was constant noise from the backing golf carts and on Thursday morning at 7, the trash truck empties the dumpsters. I think we may request a water view next time.

Oh, and we still talk about how comfortable the beds were. Waaaaaaay better than any Disney bed we have slept in.

So, is it worth it? Absolutely... But..... If money were no object, I'd still do a Disney deluxe over this. Unfortunately, it is an object and if I have a choice between WBC and a Disney value or moderate resort, I am choosing WBC all day long. No question.

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Thanks for the affirmation, nedac.
Looking forward to our stay there in a little less than a month!

 

[budafam]

We'll be checking in on Saturday and I will be taking many, MANY pics & video. Looking forward to our 8 days at Disney

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Cant wait to see your pics, budafam. Have a great trip!

 

[wdwmom0f3]

We'll be checking in on Saturday and I will be taking many, MANY pics & video. Looking forward to our 8 days at Disney

I hope you have a great trip!! I can't wait to see your pictures!

 

[minijeanie]

Has anyone ever stayed at Shades of Green???

I have been toying on whether to stay at SOG or do BC... The rates at SOG is $105 a night which is good but BC actually looks fantastic

If anyone has stayed at both can you let me know which you preferred and why?

thanks

 

[havingadisneyday]

We stayed at Shades of Green in 2006... it was very nice, large rooms, easy access (even walked to polynesian about 10-15 minutes... but this year we're staying at Bonnet Creek... price is much better I think and it will be SO much nicer having separate bedrooms AND a kitchen with a full-sized refrig (Shades of Green has a tiny fridge and you would have to eat out or make sandwiches)... my vote (for us anyway) is for Bonnet Creek.

 

[minijeanie]

We stayed at Shades of Green in 2006... it was very nice, large rooms, easy access (even walked to polynesian about 10-15 minutes... but this year we're staying at Bonnet Creek... price is much better I think and it will be SO much nicer having separate bedrooms AND a kitchen with a full-sized refrig (Shades of Green has a tiny fridge and you would have to eat out or make sandwiches)... my vote (for us anyway) is for Bonnet Creek.

thanks for the information.. Still mulling it over... I keep going back and forth about it. I have 3 rooms at SOG whicn means more privacy. We are 7 people and would technically be housed all in the same unit.. I am not positive that is the best way to go

ALthough I would love having the kitchen!!

 

[saysay]

Here now...thanks for a great rate Vacation Strategy!

I requested high up floor fireworks view.....on check in I was first given building 5 4th floor......I asked if we could be higher up as we wanted to view the fireworks from our room if possible and I didn't care what building.....ended up for the first time in building 3 6th floor....view of lake AND fireworks.

Fourth trip to BC, 1st time in building 3...... our room is in good shape, furniture is great except the dresser in 2nd BR has some pulls missing and is a little scratched. Everything else looks great to us. I have to disclose, shortly after we checked in, a huge Palmetto bug came out of the garbage disposal....AKA a big roach. Growing up in GA they don't phase me and I know they just get inside, not related to cleanliness - and our unit is very clean.....DH killed it and well that was that, no more bugs so far...knock wood. I know this might totally gross out some people, but its Florida they have these bugs all over.

check in was a breeze, I had to say I wasn't interested like 5 times at the parking desk in purchase and no one has called us. They really act like you are getting the cheapest tickets around...and sorry $100 is just not worth 3 hours of my time on vacation.

I love Building 3! It has not been updated and we have old Tube TV's but they work fine and we aren't exactly watching alot of TV. Sofas are in great shape no ripped leather for us. Great being close to the hotel for starbucks and my Daughter loves the pool and slide. Nice to be so convenient to the Pizza place also. Nice view of the lake and fireworks too. It is a bit of a walk to the main building pool and lazy river, our favorite, but there are some positives of being here. I think I would love to be in buidling 1 next trip if possible.....stayed in Building 5 and 2 on prior trips. Parking is also fine and ALOT closer to walk than Port Orleans.....which I do love!

I will get some pictures up. Today after the park, we just hung out pool hopping, playing Bar Trivia, and watched some of the movie on the lawn.....this is after our 9-6 at the Park! Love BC. Having a great trip.

 

[JayhawkFans]

Julie -- Thanks for you awesome live update.
Sorry to hear about the bug. Loved your attitude
about it. Just 126 days before we check in. LOL

 

[Echo queen]

Is building 6 still the only one with wifi? Tia

 

[lzmom_of_twins]

We'll be checking in on Saturday and I will be taking many, MANY pics & video. Looking forward to our 8 days at Disney

We are checking in on Sat too!!!