The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[Echo queen]

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.

There was no valet parking at tower 6.

 

[mmdis]

Would love it when you get a chance to post your pictures.

 

[DCTooTall]

There was no valet parking at tower 6.

That's what I remember from my visit in November, but I've seen people post here that they did have Valet... so that's why I mentioned conflicting reports.

 

[jnjm4]

Less then two weeks for Bonnet Creek! We requested tower 6 was this a good choice and does anyone what are chances are of getting what we want?

 

[vettechick99]

Thanks so much!!! Love that so many people have enjoyed their stays there. We're like our own little BC club.

 

[MinnieTeacher]

Thank you for posting this. I am wondering about the shuttle to Magic Kingdom and Epcot. Is it one bus that drops you off at the Ticket and Transportation center and then you access MK and Epcot from the monarail?Thanks! I can't wait till we get there Sunday!!!!

 

[coachb]

A few questions about the buses from BC: Are there separate buses to MK and Epcot? Is it the same bus that goes to both AK and HS? The reason I ask is because the departure times are the same for MK and Epcot from both Tower 1 and 6. The departure times are staggered for AK and HS...8:15-8:20, 9:15-9:20 etc. Leads me to believe it is one bus that picks up at Tower 6 first.

 

[MinnieTeacher]

A few questions about the buses from BC: Are there separate buses to MK and Epcot? Is it the same bus that goes to both AK and HS? The reason I ask is because the departure times are the same for MK and Epcot from both Tower 1 and 6. The departure times are staggered for AK and HS...8:15-8:20, 9:15-9:20 etc. Leads me to believe it is one bus that picks up at Tower 6 first.

Good questions! I'd like to know the same thing. We are trying to decide if the shuttles are worth saving the parking fee or if we should go ahead and drive and have the option of coming and going as we please.

 

[havingadisneyday]

Echo Queen, did you have to walk over to the hotel to get their bus schedule, or were they with WBC's schedule at the main desk when you checked in? Thanks!

 

[Brian Noble]

We are trying to decide if the shuttles are worth saving the parking fee or if we should go ahead and drive and have the option of coming and going as we please.

For me, $14/day is cheap for having that flexibility.

 

[DCTooTall]

Thank you for posting this. I am wondering about the shuttle to Magic Kingdom and Epcot. Is it one bus that drops you off at the Ticket and Transportation center and then you access MK and Epcot from the monarail?Thanks! I can't wait till we get there Sunday!!!!

A few questions about the buses from BC: Are there separate buses to MK and Epcot? Is it the same bus that goes to both AK and HS? The reason I ask is because the departure times are the same for MK and Epcot from both Tower 1 and 6. The departure times are staggered for AK and HS...8:15-8:20, 9:15-9:20 etc. Leads me to believe it is one bus that picks up at Tower 6 first.

I've never taken the bus, but I'll answer with the info I've picked up from varous people in these threads.

The MK/EPCOT bus is a single bus that stops by the TTC first for the MK Drop, and then swings by EPCOT on the return trip to WBC. So It's the same bus to both locations, but you aren't expected/required to hop the Monorail from TTC to get to EPCOT.


AK and MGM (Sorry... It's always MGM to me) also share a bus, but it's not the same trip. The bus will alternate between MGM and AK loops.

It used to be that the Bus would go by Tower 6 First, and then go to the Main Building. Since they've opened the new Tower 1 busstop to replace the Main Building stop, I'm going to guess it's the same way with 6, then 1. (just thinking about with a bus wide turn and the resort entrance/exit, It would make the most sense so they aren't making right turns at the 4-way stop.)

 

[DCTooTall]

For me, $14/day is cheap for having that flexibility.

I actually get an AP so I don't have to worry about parking charges. I just enjoy the freedom/flexibilty that having a car provides and have found on some of my onsite stays that Disney buses just aren't my thing either.

 

[Rosebud123]

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.

So excited!!

Thanks, Vettechick!!! I've been following this thread forever. I finally took the plunge and stayed there last April. I'll never stay anywhere else in Orlando again! What a total steal.

 

[Disneyforus]

A few questions about the buses from BC: Are there separate buses to MK and Epcot? Is it the same bus that goes to both AK and HS? The reason I ask is because the departure times are the same for MK and Epcot from both Tower 1 and 6. The departure times are staggered for AK and HS...8:15-8:20, 9:15-9:20 etc. Leads me to believe it is one bus that picks up at Tower 6 first.

As you have already been told, same bus for MK and Epcot...

We came back from AK once and I was expecting the bus to stop at HS for a pickup but it didn't, so...the pickups for those two parks may not always share.

 

[dsmith72]

We are here now and we took shuttles 1st few days but have driven since. The time schedule was too restrictive for us. We have saved way more than $14 staying here over being on property so we feel we can justify the parking fee.

 

[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?

Anyone?

 

[Brian Noble]

I'm sure if you called the resort, they could tell you.
https://www.wyndhamvacationresorts.com/ffr/resort/details.do?id=0064

 

[pandamom]

Here now and loving it! Did a split stay w/AKL first and then moving here to WBC. We checked in 9am Saturday and I requested tower 5 or 6 high floor w/firework view at that time. She said we could wait for that or that they had a high floor, firework view in tower 4 that we could go into right away. I went with tower four and am so glad I did.

Room is perfectly located on 12th floor just off the elevators. Great view of the Epcot ball and the fireworks are really cool. Very convenient to pool, hot tub, pool bar and lazy river entrance. We have a 2 bedroom deluxe and everything is in excellent shape and clean -- no complaints. We did run out of laundry detergent (they supplied 4 packs) on the first day (had 4 days of dirty clothes from our AKL stay). I called to the front desk and they sent up 2 more packs no problem. Ran out again a couple days later and stopped by the desk and the clerk said they only supplied the first packs (guess I got lucky when I called previously). Picked up some more at CVS and all is good.

We haven't tried the shuttles but have seen them come and go. A little high pressure when I picked up the parking pass but not too bad. DH did answer the phone one night and agreed to a meeting the next morning (grrrrrrrrr). We are Wyndham owners and the "update" didn't take long. We received a $125 Amex card for attending so I guess it worked out ok.

Now I just have to figure out how to pack all this stuff dd12 and dd14 have accumulated over the past 8 days for the flight back!

 

[Tracey123]

Anyone?

BC has large refrigerators that they will store your groceries until you are ready for them. No need to worry

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Here now and loving it! Did a split stay w/AKL first and then moving here to WBC. We checked in 9am Saturday and I requested tower 5 or 6 high floor w/firework view at that time. She said we could wait for that or that they had a high floor, firework view in tower 4 that we could go into right away. I went with tower four and am so glad I did.

Room is perfectly located on 12th floor just off the elevators. Great view of the Epcot ball and the fireworks are really cool. Very convenient to pool, hot tub, pool bar and lazy river entrance. We have a 2 bedroom deluxe and everything is in excellent shape and clean -- no complaints. We did run out of laundry detergent (they supplied 4 packs) on the first day (had 4 days of dirty clothes from our AKL stay). I called to the front desk and they sent up 2 more packs no problem. Ran out again a couple days later and stopped by the desk and the clerk said they only supplied the first packs (guess I got lucky when I called previously). Picked up some more at CVS and all is good.

We haven't tried the shuttles but have seen them come and go. A little high pressure when I picked up the parking pass but not too bad. DH did answer the phone one night and agreed to a meeting the next morning (grrrrrrrrr). We are Wyndham owners and the "update" didn't take long. We received a $125 Amex card for attending so I guess it worked out ok.

Now I just have to figure out how to pack all this stuff dd12 and dd14 have accumulated over the past 8 days for the flight back!

Just wondering how long is not too long when it comes to an owner update. We are owners now too and DH expressed some interest in attending if the "gift" is good enough. I would say $125 would be enough for him. Me? It would depend on how long we got stuck there.

Also, I think I read somewhere once that there is a law that limits how long they can keep you in these "meetings". Is this true?