The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[ibob52]

Been lurking on here for the last 6 months and finally decided I better join and get in the conversation. I have read through both the Bonnet Creek threads and have most of my questions answered so I decided to book.

I have seen my questions asked a few time but did not see any answers.

We are staying in a 1 bed next February and while everyone seems to want a fireworks view. I am interested in a 1st floor I would love the ease with the kids to run in and out to a pool or the mini golf. Is this possible? Is there some 1 bedroom on the first floor with a patio?

My other question is if someone could post the hotel shuttle just curious if it fills in the mid-day return times a bit better.

Thank You MM

** Regarding the info about a 1st floor / one bedroom ... I would (respectfully) suggest calling the Resort ... as it is a specific question pertaining to a one bedroom suite ... my2cents ... Happy Days Vacationing **

 

[Southernswthrt]

I've stayed at BC 3 times and love it, but it has been 3 years since my last trip and I'm a little concerned about getting a "run-down" room. This will be our first family trip (with the in-laws) and just wondering what we should request if wifi and fireworks are important to us. I know nothing can be guaranteed, but just thought I'd ask. We have a special needs child and grandmother with us so I'm sure they will spend lots of time in the room!

Also, I'm a little confused about early check in - will they ever allow you to check in before 4 pm?

 

[ibob52]

I've stayed at BC 3 times and love it, but it has been 3 years since my last trip and I'm a little concerned about getting a "run-down" room. This will be our first family trip (with the in-laws) and just wondering what we should request if wifi and fireworks are important to us. I know nothing can be guaranteed, but just thought I'd ask. We have a special needs child and grandmother with us so I'm sure they will spend lots of time in the room!

Also, I'm a little confused about early check in - will they ever allow you to check in before 4 pm?

** wifi was just installed in Building 4 last week ... I would think ... the other buildings will be online (wifi) sometime in the future ** ...

** if you are checking in earlier in the day (4pm ish) rather than late pm ~ you should be okay (as there should be more inventory) ... When ~ on seeing your room for the first time and if it is not acceptable = ask for a different room ... Also mention your preferences to the front desk @ check in = and be flexible (plan A - plan B - etc) **

** there really isn't early check in here or @ other hotel / etc
anywhere ... but if a room is ready when you arrive and check in = you *might* get lucky (as per Hotels everywhere) **

 

[Echo queen]

We rent a car but have taken taxi's on those days we just simply didnt want to deal with the crowds. This was a few years ago, but for 4 of us from Epcot to Beach Club (we were at the front of the park and would've had to walk all the way back and DH had blisters) it was $14 I think depending on which park and which resort a safe guesstimate would be $20 with tip

It sounds about right, on Wednesday MK extended hours to 11 pm so at 20 to 11 there was no way we were going to make It to the shuttle stop so we took the Wdw bus to Carabean beach resort and took a cab to WBC $5.

 

[eeyorepixie]

If you order from a grocery delivery service, and your room is not ready what does BC do?

I know in Disney they will refridgerate, but not sure how BC handles this?

 

[SYDCOLEMOM]

We just returned Saturday night from a 10 night stay at WBC. We booked thru Vacation Strategy and had Zero issues ! I did not get my tower request. We ended up with Tower 4 second floor (facing the lake) and it was perfect for us. The resort was at capacity over the Memorial holiday but it never felt crowded. Our room was by the elevator and we never once heard anyone in the halls or room next to us.
This was our first time staying off property and we LOVED it. We will for sure be back!! It was great having the extra space. We were able to check in at noon and made a Walmart run. This saved us lots of $$. We ate all breakfast in the room. There is a liquor store attached to the Walmart (must use outside entrance) and there is no sign outside saying its a liquor store. The ladies who worked there said it was against city ordinance (weird huh?). But this saved us a ton too just on our "pool cocktails"
The king size bed in our unit was the very best mattress Ive ever slept on. in fact I wrote down all the info off the mattress and plan on buying one soon.
We had no sales pitch. When we picked up our parking pass the gentleman simply said just to let them know if we were interested in the time share presentation. No one ever called our room.
We needed maintenance once (closet door came off track) and they were up to our room within 10 min.
We were in a one bedroom deluxe and there was no issues with any of our furniture.
This was our best vacation yet ! We will be back to WBC next summer and will book through Vacation Strategy !!

 

[jaysmom4285]

mmdis, regarding the WBC shuttle bus schedule - on page 124, post #1860 is a copy of the bus schedule in effect during our February trip. I think it's a fairly typical bus schedule for a non-peak time and that they may add to the schedule when it's busier.

 

[vettechick99]

Gosh, I can't believe that the thread I started years ago is as strong as it is! It's so awesome that people are falling in love like I did.

We are finally making it back after 2 years away. We'll be arriving on June 23rd for a week. Who else will be there?

We're going with my husband's family and his dad is handicapped (at the moment) so we've requested a 2b presidential/accessible for them. Denise says that's building 6 so I hope that we will be in the same building too. Will we love Building 6? Where are some pics?

So excited!!

 

[jaysmom4285]

eeyorepixie, WBC has refrigerated storage available for any groceries that require it, just as Disney does.

 

[DCTooTall]

Been lurking on here for the last 6 months and finally decided I better join and get in the conversation. I have read through both the Bonnet Creek threads and have most of my questions answered so I decided to book.

I have seen my questions asked a few time but did not see any answers.

We are staying in a 1 bed next February and while everyone seems to want a fireworks view. I am interested in a 1st floor I would love the ease with the kids to run in and out to a pool or the mini golf. Is this possible? Is there some 1 bedroom on the first floor with a patio?

My other question is if someone could post the hotel shuttle just curious if it fills in the mid-day return times a bit better.

Thank You MM

Honestly, I'm not sure if a 1st floor room would be guaranteed to suit your needs if you are getting it to allow easy "run to the pool" access from the room. MOST pools I believe have a full fence around them, so you'd still need to head over the main entrance into the pool area to get into it. Also, Landscaping for some of the buildings could prevent you from easily walking from the patio to other areas of the resort. (Especcially if they are planning on doing it barefoot too/from the pool).

With the main building entrances/exits right near the center elevators, It's just as easy to go from the elevator to the pools/minigolf/other areas of the resort without a lot of extra time waiting on elevators. You would need a key to the room to get back into the building which would be the biggest disadvantage to just going from the patio, but depending on your kid's ages that may not be a big deal. (and I regularly take my key into the pool in my bathing suit pocket, so getting them wet wouldn't be a problem)

Gosh, I can't believe that the thread I started years ago is as strong as it is! It's so awesome that people are falling in love like I did.

We are finally making it back after 2 years away. We'll be arriving on June 23rd for a week. Who else will be there?

We're going with my husband's family and his dad is handicapped (at the moment) so we've requested a 2b presidential/accessible for them. Denise says that's building 6 so I hope that we will be in the same building too. Will we love Building 6? Where are some pics?

So excited!!

You'll love Building 6. It has it's own checkin desk so you can bypass the main building. It also has it's own activities desk are entertainment area with a pool table and WII video game system. There is also a hallway from Tower 6 into the Hotel next door (and to the elevator from the parking garage), which provides easy access to the hotel's restaurants and amenities. Oh!! and also Wifi in Tower 6.

 

[2wins]

Gosh, I can't believe that the thread I started years ago is as strong as it is! It's so awesome that people are falling in love like I did.

We are finally making it back after 2 years away. We'll be arriving on June 23rd for a week. Who else will be there?

We're going with my husband's family and his dad is handicapped (at the moment) so we've requested a 2b presidential/accessible for them. Denise says that's building 6 so I hope that we will be in the same building too. Will we love Building 6? Where are some pics?

So excited!!

Vettechick99, you are so awesome for starting this thread. So many of us have benefited from it. We were here in Nov of 2010 and will just miss you guys in June. I hope you have a great trip! Again, THANK YOU!!!!

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

DCTooTall - Just a quick question re: your response directly above:

What is the "hotel next door"? Would that be the Hilton Bonnet Creek? And are you saying that we can park in the hotel's garage then just walk thru a hallway to Bldg 6?

I've seen references to parking in the garage, but have never been able to visualize it, since we'll be first time renters at WBC in Bldg 6 in a few weeks. Can we valet park at this hotel? And is this the same hotel with the shuttle to the parks that people say we can use?

Thanks to you & Vettechick for all the info you provide to us! And of course to all the other posters who so generously provide info and answers.

Gretchen

 

[DCTooTall]

DCTooTall - Just a quick question re: your response directly above:

What is the "hotel next door"? Would that be the Hilton Bonnet Creek? And are you saying that we can park in the hotel's garage then just walk thru a hallway to Bldg 6?

I've seen references to parking in the garage, but have never been able to visualize it, since we'll be first time renters at WBC in Bldg 6 in a few weeks. Can we valet park at this hotel? And is this the same hotel with the shuttle to the parks that people say we can use?

Thanks to you & Vettechick for all the info you provide to us! And of course to all the other posters who so generously provide info and answers.

Gretchen

The "Hotel next door" would be the Wyndham Grand. Probably the easiest way to visualize the garage would be to look at Google Maps. They've updated the images since they've completed the resort. To easily pinpoint it just search for the Wyndham Grand Orlando.

The Hotel does offer Valet, but I don't know how much it costs. (Self parking costs $$ at the hotel, but not at the Timeshare REsort, so Valet probably won't be cheap. I've heard conflicting reports about valet at Tower 6).

And yes, the Wyndham Grand does have it's own shuttle to the parks that is separate from the resort shuttle.

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Thanks!

 

[Echo queen]

 

[Echo queen]

 

[mmdis]

Thanks so much for posting the schedule for the Wyndam Grand

 

[GraceLuvsWDW]

Thank you Echo Queen!!! That is a huge help. We will be there Saturday!

 

[mmdis]

Thanks DCtootall that really answers my question from the pictures it is hard to tell if there are some rooms you can walk right out and get to grass or the or the pool or if there are railings or landscaping that would prevent that.

 

[Echo queen]

Thanks DCtootall that really answers my question from the pictures it is hard to tell if there are some rooms you can walk right out and get to grass or the or the pool or if there are railings or landscaping that would prevent that.

Yes there are some rooms on the first floor that you can walk right to pool from the balcony. There is no railing or fencing, but there are scrubs. Some areas there appeared to be a path, other areas where quite thick. I did take some photos but I'm not sure when I can post them.