The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[ibob52]

Awesome, thanks! Do you know what it takes to check them in/out?

Also, just to verify because I lost my notes on this. Is the pool at the main building the only one that's salt-water? Or does the lazy river over there also have salt?

To check out the towels ... it was room # and name / signature.

We were there for a week plus and I never made it to all the pools ... the girls did though.

Stayed in Building 4 ... and I frequented the pool / lazy river / jacuzzi's in that vacinity (Building 4-5 area)

We did visit Activity Center often ... Arcade - Business Center/Computer - etc.

 

[nancy155]

Does anyone know how quickly the Cabana's book up. We would like to reserve one for one of our days during our trip. Can I reserve/book it at the two week mark when I call the resort? Or do you have to wait until one arrives and check in? Thanks!

 

[my4devils]

we stayed in building 6 and walked out around 9am that morning and rented a cabana for the day. there were 3 left to choose from. they have ceiling fans, flat screen TV, dorm size fridge, 2 lounges and 2 regular chairs. Well worth the 50$ for the day!

 

[nancy155]

we stayed in building 6 and walked out around 9am that morning and rented a cabana for the day. there were 3 left to choose from. they have ceiling fans, flat screen TV, dorm size fridge, 2 lounges and 2 regular chairs. Well worth the 50$ for the day!

Thank you! We cannot wait..

 

[qsgrandy]

I only enjoy coffee that I don't have to brew, lol. Can anyone comment on the coffee options at the WBC? I see from the hotel website that they have a Starbucks. I'd really like to know what time they open in the morning, hoping to take a daily early morning stroll for my cup o' joe.
Thank you in advance!

 

[DCTooTall]

we stayed in building 6 and walked out around 9am that morning and rented a cabana for the day. there were 3 left to choose from. they have ceiling fans, flat screen TV, dorm size fridge, 2 lounges and 2 regular chairs. Well worth the 50$ for the day!

Thank you! We cannot wait..

Just a quick FYI,

The pricing of the cabana rentals can vary based off the time of year and demand. I've seen some people here mention pricing of $100 for a cabana during some peak times.

I only enjoy coffee that I don't have to brew, lol. Can anyone comment on the coffee options at the WBC? I see from the hotel website that they have a Starbucks. I'd really like to know what time they open in the morning, hoping to take a daily early morning stroll for my cup o' joe.
Thank you in advance!

Not much of a coffee drinker, so I can't give you a lot of details. (Also, not much of a morning person) I do however know that in the lobby of the Hotel there is a small shop that sells fresh Starbucks creations and pastries, among other things.

Over at the Main Building of the resort, The little convenience store usually has a couple containers of Starbucks coffee to choose from, and the little sandwich shop in the walkway between the lobby and activity center also sells coffee.

 

[disneymom06]

Just want to thank all who contributed to this thread. I took the plunge and decided to take a chance on WBC because with 4 children we were in need of space. What a find!!!!! We just arrived today and DH can not believe that I actually paid $600 for a week in a 2BR unit, and it is gorgeous. We are in tower 5, and the children have already been in the lazy river.

I was having trouble with the AC and I remember reading about an override series of buttons. Found it here and AC is back on. Thanks a million!!!

Just FYI, check-in was a breeze, no problem with getting the parking pass, although as suggested here, I did check the lowest income, left DH in the car, (he was exhausted from the drive anyway) and told the girl that he would be joining me in a few days.

 

[Candleshoe]

Just want to thank all who contributed to this thread. I took the plunge and decided to take a chance on WBC because with 4 children we were in need of space. What a find!!!!! We just arrived today and DH can not believe that I actually paid $600 for a week in a 2BR unit, and it is gorgeous. We are in tower 5, and the children have already been in the lazy river.

I was having trouble with the AC and I remember reading about an override series of buttons. Found it here and AC is back on. Thanks a million!!!

Just FYI, check-in was a breeze, no problem with getting the parking pass, although as suggested here, I did check the lowest income, left DH in the car, (he was exhausted from the drive anyway) and told the girl that he would be joining me in a few days.

Awesome!! I'm glad to hear take pictures!

Can someone tell me if the a/c thing is only building 5 and what the override thing is? I've currently requested building 5 but I need a/c!

 

[snowangel72]

My girlfriend is coming with me this trip with her baby. Does BC offer pack and plays? How do we book one?

 

[sherabby]

Also don't forget the pool salt water question asked before..I'm curious too? Are there pools with salt water?

Has anyone taken a day trip to Cocoa Beach? We were thinking of maybe just driving there first for a few hours because I know our room won't be ready when we arrive. We arrive around 8:30am. What time is check in time?

 

[snowangel72]

Pool 6 is certainly salt water. It's LOVELY. I love the salt water pools, so much nicer to have the lesser chlorine.

We don't do Cocoa Beach but I know people who love it. We prefer the Gulf of Mexico, but that's just us.

 

[ehrn]

Just a quick FYI,
Not much of a coffee drinker, so I can't give you a lot of details. (Also, not much of a morning person) I do however know that in the lobby of the Hotel there is a small shop that sells fresh Starbucks creations and pastries, among other things.

Over at the Main Building of the resort, The little convenience store usually has a couple containers of Starbucks coffee to choose from, and the little sandwich shop in the walkway between the lobby and activity center also sells coffee.

Great to know, thanks.

 

[ehrn]

We are flying in 2 days before my parents and our WBC check-in date. Not even going to check availability there since checking in on a Thurs might limit my room location options. I have 2nts booked at Pop. My question is...Should we check in early at WBC, around 9am prior to picking my parents up at MCO or wait until after we get them, which should get us back to WBC around 2p??? Would the earlier check-in give us a better chance to be in our preferred location, theoretically at least? We can leave our baggage with bell services if we do check-in early, I am hoping?... Thanks for any input...

 

[Candleshoe]

Pool 6 is certainly salt water. It's LOVELY. I love the salt water pools, so much nicer to have the lesser chlorine.

We don't do Cocoa Beach but I know people who love it. We prefer the Gulf of Mexico, but that's just us.

OH NO!!!

I was told only the pool 1 was salt water.

I'm not questioning that some people like salt water, but my daughter will NOT swim in a salt water pool. I may have to request a refund and move over to a place with regular pools!!

Please someone clarify!! I was told the pool at building 6 was a real pool and only pool 1 was salt water.

I'm kind of in a panic because it's under 30 days now and I have some work ahead of me to find a new place if this is true.

 

[Candleshoe]

I just called and the person told me the pool AND lazy river at 6 are both salt water,as well as the slide over there.
<cry>

But she also told me that's the only slide and I KNOW there's a slide over by the main building.

So I totally don't know what to do now. I hate to switch, but I know that to get there and not be able to use the pool facilities would be sad.

Our last two cruises I could not get my DD near the pool at all. Only once on an excursion where the resort we were snorkeling from had a real pool.

 

[ibob52]

I just called and the person told me the pool AND lazy river at 6 are both salt water,as well as the slide over there.

I used the **lazy river** by Building 5 a few times and I cannot say if it was chlorine or salt water type.

I would think if it were salt water I would have a hint.

There was no definite indication of (salt or chlorine) there
or at the pool Building 4-5.

 

[Branabb]

OH NO!!!

I was told only the pool 1 was salt water.

I'm not questioning that some people like salt water, but my daughter will NOT swim in a salt water pool. I may have to request a refund and move over to a place with regular pools!!

Please someone clarify!! I was told the pool at building 6 was a real pool and only pool 1 was salt water.

I'm kind of in a panic because it's under 30 days now and I have some work ahead of me to find a new place if this is true.

Tower 6 Pirate Pool is the only salt water pool at WBC. All the others including Lazy River are the regular chlorinated water. My family pretty much only does salt water pools when there is a choice. At WBC we only hang out at pirate pool now because of that.

Hope this helps. Incidentally, if you are in tower 6 the Wyndham Grand pool is like a 2 minute walk and is regular water.

 

[Candleshoe]

Tower 6 Pirate Pool is the only salt water pool at WBC. All the others including Lazy River are the regular chlorinated water. My family pretty much only does salt water pools when there is a choice. At WBC we only hang out at pirate pool now because of that.

Hope this helps. Incidentally, if you are in tower 6 the Wyndham Grand pool is like a 2 minute walk and is regular water.

THANK you!! I really didn't want to call again and get yet another set of information. We'll be in 5 (I hope. I mean that's where we've requested).

The water features of most import are lazy river, slide, and hot tub (for me!)
I originally had asked for recommendations based on least walk-time, but my handicap placard is renewed.

I also said I wanted to see the parks. "Fireworks view", but it's not fireworks I'm interested in... I really think those pics where you see SE are neat! My only question is, are they real or are they zoomed in? If you really see it that close, then THAT is what I want. If it's a zoomed view, then the view doesn't really matter. Pond view will be fine.

I would also like to have wifi, but it sounds as though that's available in all buildings/rooms. Right?

 

[wdwmom0f3]

Question, I am booked with Ken, if I need to change the dates is there a fee, or do I have to cancel and rebook? Anyone know?

 

[Rosebud123]

I just called and the person told me the pool AND lazy river at 6 are both salt water,as well as the slide over there.
<cry>

But she also told me that's the only slide and I KNOW there's a slide over by the main building.

So I totally don't know what to do now. I hate to switch, but I know that to get there and not be able to use the pool facilities would be sad.

Our last two cruises I could not get my DD near the pool at all. Only once on an excursion where the resort we were snorkeling from had a real pool.

WBC has 5 or 6 different pools, and we used all of them except the quiet, small pool at #4. We never even noticed any of them were salt water. I didn't find that out until I read it on here after our trip. They were not very salty at all! My son has super sensitive eyes and he had no issues with any of the pools.