The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[EricBlitz]

Can someone please tell me what type of coffee filters the coffee makers at WBC use? Just the regular basket type filters?

I believe I read on here that they use a cone shaped filter. Certainly someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that's it.

 

[DCTooTall]

We're planning a trip for April 2013 and we're thinking of staying at Bonnet Creek. We've never stayed offsite before . We are a family of 8 and my parent are coming with us this time so there will be 10 of us. Could someone tell me what we could expect to be paying per night for a 3 bedroom that sleeps 10? Would we be better off getting 2 separate rooms? We are trying to plan a VERY inexpensive trip( if possible) Also should we be booking now or waiting to get the best deal?

For a 3bdrm or 4bdrm unit, I tend to recommend booking ASAP instead of waiting under hopes of getting a last minute deal. Since the supply of 3 and 4bdrm units (deluxe or presidential) is much smaller than the 2bdrm Deluxe units which make up the majority of the resort, there's much less likelihood to be extra inventory available once the discount windows start to open up.

 

[dancin Disney style]

I believe I read on here that they use a cone shaped filter. Certainly someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that's it.

Yes, cone style filters. I was just there in July.

 

[haPevraftr]

As you can see (and I have posted in previous questions before ), we are at WBC from Dec. 28-Jan. 6. It will be our first time at WBC and would love to see how we feel about it before booking our spring break trip. Unfortunately, our break falls over Easter this year so that increases cowds/decreases availability. Has anyone here had experience with booking over Easter week (this year, it will be March 29-April 5 for us) and waiting until January (or later) to book? I know that WBC is a large resort and we are only a family of 4 so we could be flexible with our unit choice (1 or 2 bdrm, dlx or pres.).... Is that enough to guarrantee that something will still be available after I return in January?

TIA!

 

[Cdn Gal]

As WBC grows in popularity, so does the availability during peak times. I would book now, because you can always cancel later on. We booked at Christmas 5 years ago and it was already booked for March Break-luckily for us my godfather in a VIP plus member got on the phone and got us a unit. We stayed there this past March Break, had a 3 bedroom presidential and all of the three bedrooms were gone at the 10 month mark, we own there so we were able to book it 13 months in advance. I think that you are going o love it and will regret not being able to get into again.

 

[haPevraftr]

As WBC grows in popularity, so does the availability during peak times. I would book now, because you can always cancel later on. We booked at Christmas 5 years ago and it was already booked for March Break-luckily for us my godfather in a VIP plus member got on the phone and got us a unit. We stayed there this past March Break, had a 3 bedroom presidential and all of the three bedrooms were gone at the 10 month mark, we own there so we were able to book it 13 months in advance. I think that you are going o love it and will regret not being able to get into again.

Only problem is that my "refundable" options are very limited because I am not an owner.

 

[haPevraftr]

Is anyone else having trouble keeping up with all of the recently added WBC threads? This is the one that I subscribe to, so it is where I post my questions, but I keep finding new thread variations.... I am having a hard time keeping up with what I should read, because I don't know what is new and/or repeat info. How did we stray so far from just posting everything in this thread?

 

[DCTooTall]

Only problem is that my "refundable" options are very limited because I am not an owner.

Check with a renter. The owner can get a full refund of their points used in the reservation up to 15 days before the start of the reservation. Because of this, many of the larger commercial renters will have a pretty generous refund policy if you have to cancel your trip.

Unless they are a large VIP owner, the renters do have a non-refundable charge from Wyndham to get the guest certificate, which they will sometimes pass along and charge you if you cancel. Of course... this is also why some renters wait so long to send you the official confirmation in your name as they wait until much closer to your travel dates to apply for the guest confirmation on the reservation.


So check with the renter and their cancelation policy. Some who may not offer 100% refunds may offer to reschedule or change your reservation to another time for you without penalty.

And if the concerns about not being able to travel are strong enough, you can always look into travel insurance.

Is anyone else having trouble keeping up with all of the recently added WBC threads? This is the one that I subscribe to, so it is where I post my questions, but I keep finding new thread variations.... I am having a hard time keeping up with what I should read, because I don't know what is new and/or repeat info. How did we stray so far from just posting everything in this thread?

Easy. Wyndham Bonnet Creek is becoming more and more popular. Because of that, more people are looking into the resort as an option then before. Also complicating things slightly is that this thread, and it's predecessor, have grown to such a size that some people either can't find the information they are looking for buried within the thread, or don't want to put the effort into searching the thread for the information they are looking for.


Heh... honestly, it's one of the prices we pay for the resort's growing popularity. It's also not bad considering that a few years ago the original thread started as a simple review of someone's stay "at this new resort" and the "I Looooove" threads have grown into what could arguably be the single best source of information for the Wyndham Bonnet Creek resort.

 

[BadgerGirl84]

Yes, cone style filters. I was just there in July.

Thanks! Later found the answer in the intro post...I should have read that more closely.

 

[nancy155]

Can someone please tell me what type of coffee filters the coffee makers at WBC use? Just the regular basket type filters?

I check in on 9/1 with four other adults and we all love our morning coffee so we will be bringing some with. We all use Keurigs at home so i want to get the coffee and filters in advance.

They are the cone type. They do provide you with 7 filters. Just in case that is all you think you may need... Have a wonderful trip, we really enjoyed this resort.

 

[la79al]

Still trying to decide on BC (over Vacation Village at Parkway) for our (probably) March trip. There will be 5 or 6 adults and 2 kids (4 & 2) and we are looking at a 2 bedroom. My 2 questions right now: if we have 1 minivan, can we rely on the shuttles to fill in the gaps (ie bring back people who need a midday break, let some go to DW while others use the van to go to Universal, etc)? And is the lazy river at least slightly comparable to the ones in the water parks? The kids hate to get their faces wet so will really only do the lazy river and splash pad type stuff so if I can save money by not buying the water parks option, that would be great.

 

[scubamouse]

We're arriving at Bonnet Creek on 8/15. We've booked through Ken Price (second time ). We've requested Tower 6 and I think I've read Tower 6 has its own check in.

I'd like to just go straight there but I'm not sure how requests are honored given that 6 has become popular. Can I call in advance to see where they've booked us or should I assume we can get the tower?

Another question - we'll be driving over from Sarasota, any recommendations for groceries close to Bonnett Creek but on the way from Sarasota?

Thanks

 

[DCTooTall]

We're arriving at Bonnet Creek on 8/15. We've booked through Ken Price (second time ). We've requested Tower 6 and I think I've read Tower 6 has its own check in.

I'd like to just go straight there but I'm not sure how requests are honored given that 6 has become popular. Can I call in advance to see where they've booked us or should I assume we can get the tower?

Another question - we'll be driving over from Sarasota, any recommendations for groceries close to Bonnett Creek but on the way from Sarasota?

Thanks

If you don't have a presidential unit, there is no guarantee they have you in Tower 6, so I'd say you'll still need to go to the main lobby. You can always re-quest Tower 6 at that point if they don't already have you assigned to the tower.


I'm assuming you'll be taking I-4 up? considering how close Bonnet Creek is to I-4, It might just be easier to swing by the Super Walmart off 535. I'm not entirely sure what's convenient around 192 which is the first bit of development you'll hit coming up that way (Actually... I think I remember seeing they built a shopping center where Boardwalk&Baseball used to be my last drive to Tampa a couple years ago... there MAY be a place over there which is before you get to the Disney area).


Are you planning on getting stuff that may need refrigeration? that obviously would impact how close to the final destination you'll want your grocery stop to be.

 

[2BoysMom]

Still trying to decide on BC (over Vacation Village at Parkway) for our (probably) March trip. There will be 5 or 6 adults and 2 kids (4 & 2) and we are looking at a 2 bedroom. My 2 questions right now: if we have 1 minivan, can we rely on the shuttles to fill in the gaps (ie bring back people who need a midday break, let some go to DW while others use the van to go to Universal, etc)? And is the lazy river at least slightly comparable to the ones in the water parks? The kids hate to get their faces wet so will really only do the lazy river and splash pad type stuff so if I can save money by not buying the water parks option, that would be great.

I can't answer the first part of your question. We have always driven and have not used the shuttles. But I can answer your second question: the lazy rivers (2) were actually great! Plus, the different pools, some having different water slides are also very nice. We were delighted with how nice the lazy rivers were for a hotel facility. I think you could definitely skip the water parks option! Have fun.

 

[coachb]

Just returned from a week stay at WBC. Stayed in a 2br delux in Tower 2, 4th floor, had a lake and fireworks view. Originally had asked for Tower 6 as high as possible. Was kind of glad we got Tower 2 as we visited the Pirate ship pool at Tower 6 and at times found it to be a bit too busy.
Originally we were on the 4th floor overlooking the pool area but asked to switch to the other side overlooking the sand volleyball area (thanks to suggestions on the DISboards!). VERY quiet and a VERY nice view of Epcot fireworks. I found the unit to be of a quality similiar to Marriot Cypress Harbour and Sheraton Vistana Villages (our 2 previous stays). WBC is a bit busier than those two but it didn't detract from our stay. The location and bus service can't be beat. Staff was attentive and professional (Lewie was very friendly and helpful at check in). Would def stay here again.

 

[Rosebud123]

Just returned from a week stay at WBC. Stayed in a 2br delux in Tower 2, 4th floor, had a lake and fireworks view. Originally had asked for Tower 6 as high as possible. Was kind of glad we got Tower 2 as we visited the Pirate ship pool at Tower 6 and at times found it to be a bit too busy.
Originally we were on the 4th floor overlooking the pool area but asked to switch to the other side overlooking the sand volleyball area (thanks to suggestions on the DISboards!). VERY quiet and a VERY nice view of Epcot fireworks.

ITA! We stayed there in April and we were in the same spot, just one floor above. Right over the volleyball area with a gorgeous view of the lake and the fireworks. I much preferred the main pool and the pool at 2/3 to the pools at Towers 5 and 6, which I found very crowded and cramped.

 

[eeyorepixie]

as you can tell by my ticker it is just about go time...

1. What is the number I call to firm up my room request? anything I should know for this call?

2. I am reading how parking can be difficult at night, I thought I read somewhere there is a covered garage that keeps the car cool and always has parking...where is it and what building is it closest to?

TIA

 

[Aggiegrl]

We are in a 4BR. Should I check in at the main lobby, or would it be okay to check in at 6? We are arriving on a Saturday so I'm wondering if bldg 6 would be faster.

 

[Branabb]

We are in a 4BR. Should I check in at the main lobby, or would it be okay to check in at 6? We are arriving on a Saturday so I'm wondering if bldg 6 would be faster.

4BR are in every tower, so I would check the room assignment first (should have your room assignment already). If it is tower 6 then yes, check in at tower 6. For the rest, it's the main building check in.

 

[MickeyMickey]

Hello,

Here are some helpful tips about WBC:

1. Most people would probably think newer buildings are always better. Well the newer buildings(4,5,6) are never getting refurbished which explains the ripped couches and chairs. In the older buildings(1,2,3) there are no ripped couches and chairs. The deluxe bedrooms in the older buildings have better counter-tops and again no ripped couches and chairs. The couches and chairs are actually a better kind and not the brown ones the newer buildings have. I do not know about other problems in the older buildings.

2. If you are bringing kids you may all know about the activities. What you may not know is I am pretty sure everyday around 12:00 in the afternoon at the Grand pool they have other activities that are not mentioned. Kids will love it!

3. There are like 2 or 3 activities center in the resort area and not just one in the main building. It's the same thing with the fitness centers. The one in the main building is a little bit too small. In the Grand the fitness center is bigger.

4. If you are planning on requesting a specific building or view then here's this:

Tower 1: Close to the main building, has a playground, and near a miniature golf course, nearby pool is located between Tower 2 and 3 as well with a waterslide.

Tower 2: Pool nearby with a waterslide, a "mushroom" that dumps water on you when you go under it, near a miniature golf course.

Tower 3: Pool nearby with a waterslide, next to the Grand hotel which means next to another pool.

Tower 4: Has a regular pool, a boardwalk, next to Tower 5 lazy river and main building pool and lazy river.

Tower 5: Has a pirate themed lazy river, a boardwalk, Escudos bar.

Tower 6: Has a pirate waterslide, a pool, karaoke at night, inside Tower 6 has its own check-in desk and connected to the Wyndham Grand hotel.

Best Lake view buildings: All of them (above floor 5 and above so you don't have the palm trees blocking the lake.

Best Disney view buildings: Towers 1 ( being the closest), 2, 3, 4 (on a higher floor), 5( on a higher floor) and 6 (has a wing that has both lake and Disney view and must be on a higher floor).

At night if you are at the older buildings, Tower 6 (specific wing) and Grand you can see the Disney fireworks.

Happy Summer!

If you stay at Bonnet Creek are you able to use the Grand's fitness center and Pool?

Thanks!