The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[mousegear]

Thank you for posting pictures.

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

We just got back on Saturday from a week at Bonnet Creek. It took me till the last day to figure out they don't pronounce it "Bone - nae Creek" lol...


Made me laugh, Budafam - that's the way I thought it was pronounced at first, too!

Thanks for the pics!

 

[eeyorepixie]

What time is check out at Bonnet Creek
TIA

 

[Echo queen]

What time is check out at Bonnet Creek
TIA

10 am.

 

[budafam]

The vacation was wonderful. We did so much more than we ever did before. It was a bit crazy at times but I think everyone had a really good time. Unfortunately, one of our dogs got away back home while we were gone (the little yorkie)... she's still missing as of today It kind of put a damper on everything.

 

[esk]

Does Bonnet Creek supply a hair dryer in each unit? I hate lugging mine.....

 

[Teacher03]

The vacation was wonderful. We did so much more than we ever did before. It was a bit crazy at times but I think everyone had a really good time. Unfortunately, one of our dogs got away back home while we were gone (the little yorkie)... she's still missing as of today It kind of put a damper on everything.

I'm glad to hear you had a great trip, but so sad about your dogHopefully she will be back home soon.

 

[saysay]

Does Bonnet Creek supply a hair dryer in each unit? I hate lugging mine.....

We had one in each bathroom.....

 

[kleldridge]

We had one in each bathroom.....

It's a pretty nice one, too. I even bought one like it when I got home.

 

[Marlea98]

Thank you to everyone for sharing your photos and experiences at WBC.

We bought into the group in January in Vegas (we have to book any stays through the U.S even though we live in Australia, which is a pain in the butt ) and were lucky enough to receive one free night at the big one just out of the Strip in Vegas, the one with the running river. We got to enjoy a night in the 2 bedroom Presidential suite that was so lovely and really whet our appetites. The kids on the other hand, well let's say that every motel/hotel we stayed at from then on for the next couple of weeks just didn't stack up in their eyes...

We're looking forward to staying here in early December '13, but in case we are unable to get reservations for our chosen dates, can anyone recommend the other Wyndham resorts in the area to look at as our second choice?

Budafam, what room did you have? The 2 bed deluxe looks ideal for our family of 2 adults and 2 kids.

 

[My2Monkeys]

Budafam, great pics! Thanks for sharing!

We are checking in tomorrow night!!! I first read about WBC here almost 3 years ago....can't believe we're finally going!!

 

[LadyBeBop]

We're looking forward to staying here in early December '13, but in case we are unable to get reservations for our chosen dates, can anyone recommend the other Wyndham resorts in the area to look at as our second choice?

Did you buy into Wyndham, or did you buy into RCI?

If you bought into Wyndham, you should have no problem booking WBC if you book right at the ten month mark (ten months before your check-in day). We're owners at Wyndham Smokey Mountains, and we're planning our trip for the last week of October, 2013. We'll make our reservations right at the ten month mark, which I think is December 26 (Boxing Day). Don't know if it's a national holiday in Australia, but it's not here in the US.

If you bought into RCI, you'll probably still be able to get WBC, but it won't be until closer to your dates. Last two times we went to WDW, we stayed at Orange Lake. It's not Wyndham, but it's nice. And you should have no problem getting that.

As long as you're not going Christmas or Easter week, you'll have no problem getting a timeshare resort close to Disney.

 

[agame2323]

Is it possible to request a room prior to check-in? We would like a room were you could watch Illuminations & Wishes from our balcony or bedroom windows? We are going to be there the beginning of June

 

[Upatnoon]

Is it possible to request a room prior to check-in? We would like a room were you could watch Illuminations & Wishes from our balcony or bedroom windows? We are going to be there the beginning of June

Wouldn't everyone like a room like that?

Many people have reported calling ahead and making requests, but does it give you and advantage? I don't think so.

I say the time to make a request is when you check in and talk to the agent. I don't think I've ever stayed in the room the computer and pre-assigned me to in my last 10 visits.

Someday Wyndham may figure out a way to charge extra for these "view" rooms like Disney does, but they haven't yet.

Bottom line, nothing is guaranteed.

 

[suerob]

Could someone tell me if all the buildings at WBC have been remodeled?

 

[DCTooTall]

We're looking forward to staying here in early December '13, but in case we are unable to get reservations for our chosen dates, can anyone recommend the other Wyndham resorts in the area to look at as our second choice?

If you own Wyndham points, You should have no problems as someone else mention if you make your reservation at the 10mo mark from your desired stay. Depending on when in December, and what type of room you'd like, There is a decent chance you may be able to get what you want even a few months prior to your trip. (2bdrm Deluxe units are the most common at the resort, so are going to have better availability than any other type.... and the resort is pretty big).

If however you can't get what you want there, there are 3 other Wyndham Resorts in the area you might be able to get into. Wyndham Orlando is off I-Drive and Sand Lake (Near the "Mega Playplace" Mcdonalds if you know where that is) and I've heard decent things about it. There is another at Star island (off 192 east of the Parks).... And The Wyndham Reunion Resort looks decent. (South of Disney down I-4). I'm not as familiar with the other Wyndham resorts in the area, so i'm not sure how they would exactly "compare" to WBC. Wyndham Orlando and Star island are both older that WBC, and Reunion is more of a Golf resort than one aimed towards the theme park crowd. You would also probably want a Car if you stay at one of the other locations since they aren't going to offer the same level of Disney shuttle service as WBC.

Is it possible to request a room prior to check-in? We would like a room were you could watch Illuminations & Wishes from our balcony or bedroom windows? We are going to be there the beginning of June

It's possibly to place a room request, however there is no guarantee you will get what you requested.

Honestly, I've personally found that the water/pool view rooms are nicer to have for a couple reasons.
1. You can enjoy the pool/water view all day long... such as first thing in the AM or after a day visiting the parks. the Fireworks however will only go off once a day, and often I'm still at the parks when they do.
2. Illuminations has a lot of low-level fireworks and the whole fire barge/video globe are very big parts of the show. As a result, the fireworks above the tree-line aren't nearly as impressive or often as you may think they would be. Wishes fireworks also have a lot of lower-level fireworks involved (the ones on top of the Fantasyland buildings), and the bigger shells are fired off behind the park. With the distance between the resort and the MK, While you can see them from some places on property, they are pretty far off on the horizon.

Wouldn't everyone like a room like that?

Many people have reported calling ahead and making requests, but does it give you and advantage? I don't think so.

I say the time to make a request is when you check in and talk to the agent. I don't think I've ever stayed in the room the computer and pre-assigned me to in my last 10 visits.

Someday Wyndham may figure out a way to charge extra for these "view" rooms like Disney does, but they haven't yet.

Bottom line, nothing is guaranteed.

I highly doubt Wyndham will ever charge extra for the "view rooms" at the timeshare resort. Because ownership points are deeded as a percentage/fractional ownership of the individual buildings, The total point value for each building cannot be changed without seriously impacting every deed/contract sold on the buildings. They MAY be able to do some point shifting where they lower the value of some rooms to raise the point value of others (somewhat similar to what DVC did at AKL), The complexity of managing the inventory by the creation of new room classifications and ensuring that those new view classifications (which would impact all the towers) don't cause deed issues for any of the towers (Each contract is based off a specific tower, and not the resort as a whole) would be prohibitive.

....And that's assuming that there isn't anything in the deeds or HOA paperwork that would prohibit any changes in individual room values.


That being said.... I'd be surprised if Wyndham didn't charge extra for views at the Wyndham Grand Resort which as a hotel doesn't have any of these concerns to deal with.

Could someone tell me if all the buildings at WBC have been remodeled?

Technically... No. For example, Tower 6 is only about 2yrs old at this point.

They have however been going thru the older Towers and refurbing them. i've heard reports that Towers 1 and 2 have been refurbed, and Tower 3 was supposed to be finished with it's refurb in the spring. That leaves just Towers 4, 5, and 6 which are the newer towers and not nearly as old as Towers 1, 2, and 3.

 

[Branabb]

Just booked our room for return trip to BC for a week in September. Stayed there last December for the first time in 2BR Presidential. Fortunate to nab one again this year at a great rate. We spend a good deal of time at the resort, so it makes a difference for us. Needless to say, my wife and kids are doing the happy dance for the rest of the night.

"Scout's honor", this time I will come home bearing plenty of photos for the DISboards BEFORE we clutter it.

 

[suerob]

Are all the 3 bedroom deluxe units identical as far as the layout, furnishings, etc? Does it matter which building we stay in? We've stayed in bldg 5 and it was nice, can I expect the same in the other buildings? Thinking of staying on the other side of the lake this time.

 

[Echo queen]

Are all the 3 bedroom deluxe units identical as far as the layout, furnishings, etc? Does it matter which building we stay in? We've stayed in bldg 5 and it was nice, can I expect the same in the other buildings? Thinking of staying on the other side of the lake this time.

Last year we were in a 3bd on the 15 floor tower 5 first room to the left from the elevator. The bellman said that it was the biggest of that type because it's on an angle when looked straight down from the balcony it above the drop off to that tower.

 

[2wins]

Hi,

We arrive 6-6. I called to see if I could put in a room/view preference. The rep told me that my room had already been assigned. She said i was in tower 6. Which makes sense because it is a 2bdr presidential reserve, and I was told that those are only in tower 6. However, i did not know that the rooms wer pre-assigned. Anybody have thoughts or knowledge on this?