The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[nancy155]

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!!!!

PM'd you and will be on the look out! I too am blonde and fairly tall. My son is 17 and 6' 1"! OH my how they grow up so darn fast!!!

 

[carlbarry]

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

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


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.

The "you can't afford it, can you?" was actually said to me in December 2006. The really bizarre thing was, and I kid you not, the salesweasel, a woman, actually leaned forward to expose her cleavage when she said it! I would have fallen off the seat laughing if I hadn't of been so shocked.

 

[Aggiegrl]

So I just paid for a 4 BR Presidential reservation. It will be our first off property visit in recent times.

I'm going to love it, right? We switched from a suite and standard room at AoA. Even with 30% off the AoA suite and figuring in parking for 2 cars and vacation insurance, the 4BR is $800 cheaper.

We have 5 adults, a 2.5 year old, and two 11 month olds. We had planned on driving to the parks anyways since 3 kids and two strollers sounds like a nightmare on Disney buses. We rarely do EMH.

It sounds like BC is perfect for us. I hope so. I'm a little nervous.

 

[Grlpowers]

I want to stay at wbc in feb. when should i start contacting places for quotes? Is it too early now or will i get better prices closer. I am not sure if i will need a 2 or 3 br yet, can i get quotes for both or wll places not do that? Thanks.

 

[DISvirgin1]

I want to stay at wbc in feb. when should i start contacting places for quotes? Is it too early now or will i get better prices closer. I am not sure if i will need a 2 or 3 br yet, can i get quotes for both or wll places not do that? Thanks.

I just got a quote today for February.

 

[LadyBeBop]

So I just paid for a 4 BR Presidential reservation. It will be our first off property visit in recent times.

I'm going to love it, right? We switched from a suite and standard room at AoA. Even with 30% off the AoA suite and figuring in parking for 2 cars and vacation insurance, the 4BR is $800 cheaper.

We have 5 adults, a 2.5 year old, and two 11 month olds. We had planned on driving to the parks anyways since 3 kids and two strollers sounds like a nightmare on Disney buses. We rarely do EMH.

It sounds like BC is perfect for us. I hope so. I'm a little nervous.

Sounds like a lot of room for the 8 of you.

I'm assuming the 4 BR Presidentials at WBC are like the 4 BR Presidentials at other Wyndham resorts. There were seven of us (six adults and one 2 year old) staying at a 4 BR Presidential at a Wyndham resort one Christmas. There was almost too much room. We didn't use one bedroom at all.

You'll be fine. Have fun.

 

[Aggiegrl]

Sounds like a lot of room for the 8 of you.

I'm assuming the 4 BR Presidentials at WBC are like the 4 BR Presidentials at other Wyndham resorts. There were seven of us (six adults and one 2 year old) staying at a 4 BR Presidential at a Wyndham resort one Christmas. There was almost too much room. We didn't use one bedroom at all.

You'll be fine. Have fun.

The extra room means I don't have to share space with my parents, kids, or MIL. I love my family, but spending 24/7 with them on vacation can lead to short fuses!

 

[Candleshoe]

So I just paid for a 4 BR Presidential reservation. It will be our first off property visit in recent times.

I'm going to love it, right? We switched from a suite and standard room at AoA. Even with 30% off the AoA suite and figuring in parking for 2 cars and vacation insurance, the 4BR is $800 cheaper.

We have 5 adults, a 2.5 year old, and two 11 month olds. We had planned on driving to the parks anyways since 3 kids and two strollers sounds like a nightmare on Disney buses. We rarely do EMH.

It sounds like BC is perfect for us. I hope so. I'm a little nervous.

It sounds like it's perfect for you, to me too!

 

[cinderellamom123]

It sounds like it's perfect for you, to me too!

I must say I like extra bedrooms too. For the 4 of us we had a 3 bedroom last time. It came in handy when I was sick one night I bunked out in there. Then on another night my DD was ill so we used it again.

I am a horrible sleeper, especially on vacation so having a bed to myself is definitely a perk.

 

[MK2010]

I got a 2 bedroom deluxe for 8 of us for September. My parents are going with us, but are only staying for a 7 days and then we're staying another 5. Originally, I thought they would only be there 5 nights. Now I wish I had the money to upgrade to a 3 bedroom. It'll all be fine in the end though. We'll be at Disney World!! The good news is the 2 bedroom is only slightly smaller than my house!

 

[cinderellamom123]

sometimes owners that rent can get an upgrade. You may want to check if they would pass that on to you and go from 2br to 3br

 

[Brookie1972]

My daughter has severe allergies to mold and few other things. When we can't request allergen free rooms, we usually do better with newly renovated rooms. Anyone know which towers have been renovated most recently. We are leaving in less than a week and was going to call and make a request.

I also want to think about on top of that which area would be best for us. Have 5 year old twins and I am huge and pregnant, so not having to trek across the resort to their favorite pool would be helpful. They are only 42 inches, so I don't think they will be able to do the bigger waterslide, but not sure on the height requirements. Went on Disney cruise this spring and only one of them was tall enough for the Aquaduck....talk about one disappointed twin, lol!

Anyway, if anyone could help, I would appreciate it

 

[LadyBeBop]

The extra room means I don't have to share space with my parents, kids, or MIL. I love my family, but spending 24/7 with them on vacation can lead to short fuses!

Quite understandable. When I booked the four bedroom presidential for Christmas (only two nights, but since it was over a weekend, it cost me more than a two bedroom deluxe for a week elsewhere), I assumed my DH and I would have a room, my MIL and FIL would have a room, my eldest DD would have a room and my youngest DD would split a room with her DD (my DGD). Well, it turned out my two DDs stayed in the same room along with my DGD. Still worked out.

It's going to be a little tight for our trip to WBC in October 2013. We only have enough points for a two bedroom deluxe (and that's just barely). Looks like DH and I will still have a room. However, it looks like either the my two daughters and DGD will share a room, or my eldest daughter and her fiance will sleep on the sofa bed in the living room. There will probably be six of us this time.

 

[Candleshoe]

Who did you book through? Was it vacation upgrades? If so, will pm you and tell you why

WAIT! Now I'm all paranoid! Share "out-loud" pretty please.

 

[cinderellamom123]

WAIT! Now I'm all paranoid! Share "out-loud" pretty please.

No, vacation upgrades is awsome. Do not worry about Ken and Denise at all. The reason why I asked is that sometimes owners can get an upgrade within the 60 day mark if the room is available like from a 2br to 3br. (not like a presidential) Was going to tell her she may want to see if that was available. I have had 5 rentals from Vacation Upgrades and they are awesome.

 

[talulabelle]

We lave for Bonnet Creek on Wed.! I am so excited and it is our first time! I got a great rate off Ebay...$750 for 7 days. I know this thread answers every question that could ever have been asked about BC...but I have been skimming through and I need to pack and just don't have the time to find the answers to ALL of my questions....I'm hoping someone can answer the following...

1. I was emailed my guest cert. - can I call now to make requests? What # do I call?

2. What request should I make...I couldn't find the post with the updated map... I have a baby in a stoller, a small child and teenagers...a)I think the baby would LOVE the splash pad area b) I would like to be near a bus stop, but also would like convienent parking as we will drive sometimes c)I would love an updated unit (2br deluxe). d) I'm scared to death of my small kids on a high balcony e) view is not a big deal to me, but if I could choose - fireworks would be nice - however it 's not critical.

3. What to pack? Dishwasher detergent? Washing machine detergent? what else? should I take extra TP - or will they give us extra? There will be 7 of us, I'm concerned about there being enough - will there be enough towels? should I take pool towels? or do they have them there? Dish clothes? Paper towels?

4. I know I saw this answered once and for the life of me I can't find it...coffee machine? what shape filter does it take? (I don't like the wire ones) I need to bring my own coffee right?

Umm. I think that is it... I know it's a lot, I appreciate any advice, even if you can only answer one of my ?'s

 

[DCTooTall]

We lave for Bonnet Creek on Wed.! I am so excited and it is our first time! I got a great rate off Ebay...$750 for 7 days. I know this thread answers every question that could ever have been asked about BC...but I have been skimming through and I need to pack and just don't have the time to find the answers to ALL of my questions....I'm hoping someone can answer the following...

1. I was emailed my guest cert. - can I call now to make requests? What # do I call?

2. What request should I make...I couldn't find the post with the updated map... I have a baby in a stoller, a small child and teenagers...a)I think the baby would LOVE the splash pad area b) I would like to be near a bus stop, but also would like convienent parking as we will drive sometimes c)I would love an updated unit (2br deluxe). d) I'm scared to death of my small kids on a high balcony e) view is not a big deal to me, but if I could choose - fireworks would be nice - however it 's not critical.

3. What to pack? Dishwasher detergent? Washing machine detergent? what else? should I take extra TP - or will they give us extra? There will be 7 of us, I'm concerned about there being enough - will there be enough towels? should I take pool towels? or do they have them there? Dish clothes? Paper towels?

4. I know I saw this answered once and for the life of me I can't find it...coffee machine? what shape filter does it take? (I don't like the wire ones) I need to bring my own coffee right?

Umm. I think that is it... I know it's a lot, I appreciate any advice, even if you can only answer one of my ?'s

1. Since you are leaving this week, You can try and call the resort directly to make a request. 407-238-3500 Keep in mind, this is only a request and there is no guarantee they'll be able to meet it.

2. There really isn't an updated map. The latest official one still shows towers 6 and the the hotel as "future", and aren't accurate on some of the pool and other item locations.
The bus stops are located near Tower 1, and tower 6 (real close to Tower 5).
Splash areas are located at the pool in the main building, and between Towers 2/3.
Each tower has it's own parking area. There are decks between Towers 4 and 5, and another at Tower 6... but there is plenty of surface parking at every tower. This isn't like a Disney Resort where you have rooms that require a long hike from parking to the room.
You can always request a lower room. If that's not possibly, you can also try either locking the sliding door, or using a broom handle on the track between the sliding door and wall to prevent the kids from easily opening the door to the balcony.
Towers 1-3 have recently completed refurbs.

3. They provide a couple packets of Dishwasher detergent and Laundry detergent, but you may want to pack some more if you plan on eating in the room often or doing lots of laundry (or even just have a preference on a particular brand or need/want dryer sheets/fabric softener/ etc). TP is provided and you can always get more free of charge. Some people have reported being able to get additional laundry and dish detergent free, while others have reported getting charged for the extras. There are enough towels in each room for the max capacity rating of the unit (8 for a 2bdrm deluxe). Pool towels can be checked out at the resort.

4. I think I recall it being mentioned that they use the cone filters.

 

[nancy155]

Just called WBC and requested a high floor at either tower 2 or 3. also finally found photos of the Cabanas by pool 4 where we have one reserved! So pleased this far and cannot wait for 10 working days to pass!!!

 

[Portugal1000]

Just called WBC and requested a high floor at either tower 2 or 3. also finally found photos of the Cabanas by pool 4 where we have one reserved! So pleased this far and cannot wait for 10 working days to pass!!!

Do you know how much the cabanas cost? We were there in December 2010 and they wer $25 during the week and $50 at the weekend but pools were so empty we didn't bother. Will be there for 3 weeks from end of July so may treat ourselves on a couple of days.

Also, do they get booked up quickly, how far in advance can you book.
Thanks

 

[Brookie1972]

We lave for Bonnet Creek on Wed.! I am so excited and it is our first time! I got a great rate off Ebay...$750 for 7 days. I know this thread answers every question that could ever have been asked about BC...but I have been skimming through and I need to pack and just don't have the time to find the answers to ALL of my questions....I'm hoping someone can answer the following...

1. I was emailed my guest cert. - can I call now to make requests? What # do I call?

What did your certificate look like? I just got an email from owner with something that just said it was confirmed, didn't look like certificate or anything....there wasn't even a confirmation number, it just said guest confirmation and had our name and the dates on it, it was from the Wyndam though.

Also, we will be there a week from tomorrow.....just looking to see if i can get an answer on the latest wing renovated....still waiting to get some info.


Any wings to avoid with young children?

Thanks!