The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[Rosebud123]

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.

That's exactly how I felt! What a steal, isn't it??? Thank God so many people insist on staying in WDW so WBC is available to the rest of us. Have an awesome trip.

 

[Branabb]

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...

Since you will be right next door at Pop, I would do the early checkin just to get the little bit of paperwork out of the way. It certainly won't hurt your chances at a room request. If anything, you won't have to risk dealing with the checkin rush if your parents arrive late for some reason. My 2 copper.

 

[DCTooTall]

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?

I haven't done a day trip to Cocoa beach, But i did take a couple day trips to the Kennedy Space Center on my last trip. (Couldn't see everything i wanted too on day 1, so I went again the next day).

The drive isn't too bad. 417 to 528 is very easy to do

Beach wise, I tend to prefer the Gulf Coast, and have made a few trips to St. Pete Beach over the the years.

 

[Upatnoon]

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

Of course they have pack n plays and high chairs, all for free. Simply request one when you check in and they will be delivered to your room.

 

[jaysmom4285]

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!

I posted this during our visit in February: The a/c unit is motion activated, so it doesn't run when you're out for the day. But also won't run when everyone is in bed, making for some warm and stuffy bedrooms. To override this feature, push and hold in the f/c button on the left side of the thermostat until you see 6P on the readout. Then release. It will cycle on and off normally after that. Makes for much more comfortable sleeping.

I also discovered that, if the temperature is adjusted in any way after the thermostat has been overridden, it tends to go back to it's motion activated ways. If you want to be sure that the a/c runs while you're sleeping, do the reset thing again just before you go to bed.

 

[ibob52]

I posted this during our visit in February: The a/c unit is motion activated, so it doesn't run when you're out for the day. But also won't run when everyone is in bed, making for some warm and stuffy bedrooms. To override this feature, push and hold in the f/c button on the left side of the thermostat until you see 6P on the readout. Then release. It will cycle on and off normally after that. Makes for much more comfortable sleeping.

I also discovered that, if the temperature is adjusted in any way after the thermostat has been overridden, it tends to go back to it's motion activated ways. If you want to be sure that the a/c runs while you're sleeping, do the reset thing again just before you go to bed.

Agree with the above ... just to add ...

the f/c button = fahrenheit or celsius (centigrade) Button

6p = bp = ByPass ... on the thermostat digital readout.

 

[Bellamouse]

Agree with the above ... just to add ...

the f/c button = fahrenheit or celsius (centigrade) Button

6p = bp = ByPass ... on the thermostat digital readout.

Your little maintenance outfit befits you

 

[ibob52]

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[Candleshoe]

Your little maintenance outfit befits you

 

[nancy155]

Called WBC today to inquire about reserving a Cabana for the day on the 29th of July. I was told yes I could reserve one and it would be $50 for use from 9am until 10pm! We are thrilled I believe it will be worth every penny as long as it does not rain all day long that day! My best friend and I will spend the day lounging and our kids will be swimming!

 

[snowangel72]

Called WBC today to inquire about reserving a Cabana for the day on the 29th of July. I was told yes I could reserve one and it would be $50 for use from 9am until 10pm! We are thrilled I believe it will be worth every penny as long as it does not rain all day long that day! My best friend and I will spend the day lounging and our kids will be swimming!

How fun Nancy!!!! We will be at Hollywood Studios that day but will be at the pool (probably pool 6) later in the afternoon. I am the tall blond lady with the two blond children who look exactly like me Say hi!!!!

 

[ez]

Called WBC today to inquire about reserving a Cabana for the day on the 29th of July. I was told yes I could reserve one and it would be $50 for use from 9am until 10pm! We are thrilled I believe it will be worth every penny as long as it does not rain all day long that day! My best friend and I will spend the day lounging and our kids will be swimming!

So did you already lock in your cabana for that day or do you have to wait till you get there to reserve it. Also, did you get to pick which pool you want the cabana to be by, thanks!

 

[sorul82?]

We are at SSR now. Does anyone have a phone number to call to schedule a timeshare presentation at Bonnet Creek? I tried two 800 numbers. but they were not helpful; they thought I wanted to book a package.

 

[Brian Noble]

Are you *sure* you want to? They are by all accounts quite unpleasant, and I suspect that when you add up all the time it actually takes (vs. the "90 minutes" you are quoted) you will find that your hourly rate is really quite low.

But, if you do go, DO NOT BUY ANYTHING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, PERIOD.

 

[Senator Tressel]

Are you *sure* you want to? They are by all accounts quite unpleasant, and I suspect that when you add up all the time it actually takes (vs. the "90 minutes" you are quoted) you will find that your hourly rate is really quite low.

But, if you do go, DO NOT BUY ANYTHING UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, PERIOD.

But what if they give you the best deal ever and tell you that you'd be a complete moron to not take it? Wouldn't that be dumb to not take it in that instance? Because you don't want to be a moron, right?

 

[Mommytink]

Can someone tell me where the gym is located?

 

[carlbarry]

But what if they give you the best deal ever and tell you that you'd be a complete moron to not take it? Wouldn't that be dumb to not take it in that instance? Because you don't want to be a moron, right?

Or if they say to you, "I know what the problem is. You just can't afford it, right? You don't have the money!"
It is then really tempting to spend $18,000 for something you can get for $1, just to prove to them that you CAN afford it. Or maybe just whip out your bank statements and brokerage account statements and save some money.

 

[mrzrich]

We are at SSR now. Does anyone have a phone number to call to schedule a timeshare presentation at Bonnet Creek? I tried two 800 numbers. but they were not helpful; they thought I wanted to book a package.

DO NOT BUY FROM WYNDHAM.

Buy resale, buy on Ebay. Points can be bought for pennies on the dollar resale.

 

[Brian Noble]

Because you don't want to be a moron, right?

Well, if you're from Columbus, it might be too late.

/obligatory-comment-from-that-school-up-north

Or if they say to you, "I know what the problem is. You just can't afford it, right? You don't have the money!"

Amusingly, there was someone posting on the DVC boards a year or so ago that got exactly this as the DVC "sales pitch", came to DISboard to complain, and ended up buying anyway (!).

And, that just goes to show that Senator from Ohio is right. These guys know what they are doing, and they are very very good at getting people to buy when they don't plan to. Forewarned is forearmed.

 

[nancy155]

So did you already lock in your cabana for that day or do you have to wait till you get there to reserve it. Also, did you get to pick which pool you want the cabana to be by, thanks!

I was able to book/reserve it when I called. Yes we were able to pick which pool we wanted the Cabana by. You have your choice between by Building 4 and Building 6. We chose Building 4 near the pool and bar.