The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[carlbarry]

Hello, We currently Booked a weeks vacation @ WBC,

This will be our 2nd visit to this wonderful resort, the first time we went to Disney, so we simply took the free shuttle bus, which was amazing.

This time We plan on visiting SeaWorld, and Both Universal Parks

I was wondering if there is Free way to get to these locations?

We plan on renting a car, but from my understanding it costs 15.00 dollars per day to park at each place... Is there any shuttle or some Sneaky way to get these locations for free?

Id like to avoid the 15.00 parking fee if possible?

Free? Orlando? Maybe walking.

 

[nancy155]

Hello, We currently Booked a weeks vacation @ WBC,

This will be our 2nd visit to this wonderful resort, the first time we went to Disney, so we simply took the free shuttle bus, which was amazing.

This time We plan on visiting SeaWorld, and Both Universal Parks

I was wondering if there is Free way to get to these locations?

We plan on renting a car, but from my understanding it costs 15.00 dollars per day to park at each place... Is there any shuttle or some Sneaky way to get these locations for free?

Id like to avoid the 15.00 parking fee if possible?

I do not know of any "free" way of getting there. I do know WBC offers a shuttle service to the other parks at a fee. The paperwork from our stay in July this year stated it was $15.00 per person to Universal and Sea World.

 

[canadiens900]

If there isnt a free way to get there, does anyone have any advice of a low cost way to go about getting to each of the parks

Leaving from WBC

Both Universal Parks
Aswell As seaworld

 

[canadiens900]

I do not know of any "free" way of getting there. I do know WBC offers a shuttle service to the other parks at a fee. The paperwork from our stay in July this year stated it was $15.00 per person to Universal and Sea World.

Ok so in this case, it would still be less if we drove there, and paid the parking fee

I was Hoping there may be a shuttle from Disney or something that would bring us to these other parks

 

[Bellamouse]

I was Hoping there may be a shuttle from Disney or something that would bring us to these other parks

I hope this doesn't come out wrong, but why would Disney provide a free shuttle to take people over to their competition? You are much, much better off paying the parking fee. Just in terms of time/hassle over taking a bus/shuttle, it makes it worth it to me.

 

[carlbarry]

Ok so in this case, it would still be less if we drove there, and paid the parking fee

I was Hoping there may be a shuttle from Disney or something that would bring us to these other parks

Disney wants you to stay at Disney and spend your money there. Getting you somewhere else, let alone somewhere else cheap, is not productive for them.
I have read a posting by someone who used Lynx. However, they added that it took them 3 hours to get to Universal that way.

 

[DCTooTall]

Hello, We currently Booked a weeks vacation @ WBC,

This will be our 2nd visit to this wonderful resort, the first time we went to Disney, so we simply took the free shuttle bus, which was amazing.

This time We plan on visiting SeaWorld, and Both Universal Parks

I was wondering if there is Free way to get to these locations?

We plan on renting a car, but from my understanding it costs 15.00 dollars per day to park at each place... Is there any shuttle or some Sneaky way to get these locations for free?

Id like to avoid the 15.00 parking fee if possible?

Your best bet... pay the parking fee. The closest I know to avoid paying the parking fee for Universal would involve a purchase of an Annual Pass that includes free parking. To avoid paying for parking the FIRST time, you can drop someone off at the guest drop off... have them run to the park, pick up and activate their AP, then come back to the car so you can then go and park. (Total time.... if it's not TOO busy at the front of the park, easily 30-45min). OR... if you pay more for the Premier pass with the free Valet, you can just valet park, and since you don't have to pay/show your AP until you leave, you can just activate your pass and have it available when you return to get your car at the end of the day. (Cost... Valet tips, plus the premium for the premier AP which may not be worth it)

Outside of that, you are looking at a taxi, a shared shuttle, Public Transit (which can easily take 2-3hrs due to the circuitous route and the need for a transfer), or just paying for parking. In the grand scheme of things, It's not that expensive.

 

[ottawafamilyof4]

Of the places allowed to deliver to WBC, which is the best for pizza (for DH and kids) and which is the best for salads or other low carb options (if any, for me)? I'm not familiar with the chains. Thanks.

 

[Nixb19]

Hi All!

Sooo glad I found this thread! I've gotten so many good tips, tricks, and knowledge of things I did not previously know about the resort. I did have a few questions that I was not able to find (partly because there are two threads )

1) Any recommdations for transportation other then renting a car? We will be using our timeshare so we have the full kitchen. Just trying to find the cheapest option.

2) I was looking into the bike rentals on DW and wanted to know if Bonnet Creek has bike racks?

3) Any other things I should know about Bonnet Creek or its relation to the DW Parks? Also, what tower is best for the Epcot fireworks but also newer and which are quietier but newer?

We will be there from Oct. 27-Nov. 3 so I suspect that there will be a few kids because of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween. Thanks Yall!

 

[canadiens900]

Alright thanks for the help guys..

Was just hoping for the best is all

 

[KWithers]

Hi All!

Sooo glad I found this thread! I've gotten so many good tips, tricks, and knowledge of things I did not previously know about the resort. I did have a few questions that I was not able to find (partly because there are two threads )

1) Any recommdations for transportation other then renting a car? We will be using our timeshare so we have the full kitchen. Just trying to find the cheapest option.

2) I was looking into the bike rentals on DW and wanted to know if Bonnet Creek has bike racks?

3) Any other things I should know about Bonnet Creek or its relation to the DW Parks? Also, what tower is best for the Epcot fireworks but also newer and which are quietier but newer?

We will be there from Oct. 27-Nov. 3 so I suspect that there will be a few kids because of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween. Thanks Yall!

I can only help with question 3. We stayed in Tower 3 and could see fireworks and it's newer. We stayed in Tower 1 and it definitely had an older feel to it. Didn't care for Tower 1 except for the close proximity to the bus stop.
I know they were built in order 1-6 so Tower 1 is oldest, etc. but some towers have been refurbished..just not sure which ones.

 

[canadiens900]

Can anyone recommend a good website to rent a cheap car?

 

[nancy155]

Can anyone recommend a good website to rent a cheap car?

Don't go with Alamo... Their customer service is/was not a good experience for us!

I have been checking around and the best deal I have found that is onsite at the airport is EZ-car rental.

We are also looking at potentially flying into Daytona Beach which is about an hour to hour and 1/2 away depending on traffic. The flight is $150 p/p cheaper and the rental car is $150 cheaper.. Would save us $600, which is more than enough to pay for the gasoline it takes to and from the airport!

 

[carlbarry]

Can anyone recommend a good website to rent a cheap car?

Try www.carrentals.com I've also found that www.paylesscar.com has good last minute and "early bird" deals. And wwwusave.com has very low prices if you pay in advance. For example, late November for 10 days is as low as $8.45 per day.

 

[SalandJeff]

Can anyone recommend a good website to rent a cheap car?

I would recommend looking on the Transportation Board here on the DIS. Everyone shares their info and discount codes.

 

[Upatnoon]

Hi All!

Sooo glad I found this thread! I've gotten so many good tips, tricks, and knowledge of things I did not previously know about the resort. I did have a few questions that I was not able to find (partly because there are two threads )

1) Any recommdations for transportation other then renting a car? We will be using our timeshare so we have the full kitchen. Just trying to find the cheapest option.

2) I was looking into the bike rentals on DW and wanted to know if Bonnet Creek has bike racks?

3) Any other things I should know about Bonnet Creek or its relation to the DW Parks? Also, what tower is best for the Epcot fireworks but also newer and which are quietier but newer?

We will be there from Oct. 27-Nov. 3 so I suspect that there will be a few kids because of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween. Thanks Yall!

The resort is next door to the Caribbean Beach resort. It's very close to Hollywood Studios and the Epcot World Showcase.

I would not consider it safe to ride a bike around Disneyworld and I have never seen anyone doing it. The street Bonnet Creek is on has a nice path, but it ends at Lake Buena Vista Blvd.

I think a rental car is the way to go. The expense is small compared to the rest of a disney trip and it will save you both time and money.

 

[Billy0077]

So were in Disney and staying at Bonnet Creek! Booked our trip through Vacation Strategy for 11 days! I would recommend buying up and staying in the presidential suits! Nothing but a positive experience with Vacation Strategy! Thanks to the DIS Forum for helping finding VS and BCR! VS has great people working for them and whenever I called to ask a question (reading this board always seems to put negative thoughts in my head) they have been nothing but nice and helpful! We are in tower six on the seventeenth floor, our view is AWESOME…called in advanced and asked if we could get the firework view! They said that in tower six you cannot see the fireworks! I figured the pool view would be the best than! So with that they gave us a beautiful view of the pool and low and behold every night we have been able to watch the fireworks from Epcot and Fantasia! They gave us the end unit 1721 and you are able to see the Fireworks from Epcot. So all the bad things I have read about BCR…couches, bugs, views for fireworks….I have yet to experience in Tower Six! The Rooms are very clean and beautiful! The couches are cloth except for the one nice size chair that is leather! Fell asleep on the couch today, it is so comfortable! Check in was fast! Tower Six has its own check in! Bell Hop has been friendly and helpful! After check in they told me I needed to check in and get my free gift and car pass, told them I would do it later, had kids in the car waiting to get into the room! They said no problem…have yet to be back! Been here six days and only have two phone calls…Everyone is nice and no one is pushing anything on us! I can’t say enough about this place other than... I love BCR and hope to be back…I will use Vacation Strategies again in the future! Wish I could share some pictures but on lab top. Only problem we have had is with the WIFI and the IPADS for whatever reason they don’t always connect and the help guy was…well… no help! Still able to use windows lab top though! Hope that clears up some of the questions and concerns…My family and I love it here! Thanks again DIS For sharing… A few tips last two years used Alamo keep checking rates daily they will go down at some point! Buy a AAA pass on Ebay for 10 bucks, still have to pay for parking but you get to park up front! Right now Disney has a military deal going on 4 days for the parks and you can add 4 days in the water park for $138! You just have to be in the military or have a family member buy and activate your tickets! Will not be back on the boards so if you have questions I won’t be able to answer! Will be enjoying this Great resort and Mickey! Oh yeah and the nice thing about tower six is that it is connected to the new Wyndham hotel that has a great Breakfast buffet and the deep blue seafood grille...google it! Do yourself the favor and spend the extra 30 dollars a night to be in the Presidential!

 

[blessedby3]

So were in Disney and staying at Bonnet Creek! Booked our trip through Vacation Strategy for 11 days! I would recommend buying up and staying in the presidential suits! Nothing but a positive experience with Vacation Strategy! Thanks to the DIS Forum for helping finding VS and BCR! VS has great people working for them and whenever I called to ask a question (reading this board always seems to put negative thoughts in my head) they have been nothing but nice and helpful! We are in tower six on the seventeenth floor, our view is AWESOME…called in advanced and asked if we could get the firework view! They said that in tower six you cannot see the fireworks! I figured the pool view would be the best than! So with that they gave us a beautiful view of the pool and low and behold every night we have been able to watch the fireworks from Epcot and Fantasia! They gave us the end unit 1721 and you are able to see the Fireworks from Epcot. So all the bad things I have read about BCR…couches, bugs, views for fireworks….I have yet to experience in Tower Six! The Rooms are very clean and beautiful! The couches are cloth except for the one nice size chair that is leather! Fell asleep on the couch today, it is so comfortable! Check in was fast! Tower Six has its own check in! Bell Hop has been friendly and helpful! After check in they told me I needed to check in and get my free gift and car pass, told them I would do it later, had kids in the car waiting to get into the room! They said no problem…have yet to be back! Been here six days and only have two phone calls…Everyone is nice and no one is pushing anything on us! I can’t say enough about this place other than... I love BCR and hope to be back…I will use Vacation Strategies again in the future! Wish I could share some pictures but on lab top. Only problem we have had is with the WIFI and the IPADS for whatever reason they don’t always connect and the help guy was…well… no help! Still able to use windows lab top though! Hope that clears up some of the questions and concerns…My family and I love it here! Thanks again DIS For sharing… A few tips last two years used Alamo keep checking rates daily they will go down at some point! Buy a AAA pass on Ebay for 10 bucks, still have to pay for parking but you get to park up front! Right now Disney has a military deal going on 4 days for the parks and you can add 4 days in the water park for $138! You just have to be in the military or have a family member buy and activate your tickets! Will not be back on the boards so if you have questions I won’t be able to answer! Will be enjoying this Great resort and Mickey! Oh yeah and the nice thing about tower six is that it is connected to the new Wyndham hotel that has a great Breakfast buffet and the deep blue seafood grille...google it! Do yourself the favor and spend the extra 30 dollars a night to be in the Presidential!

Great to hear the wonderful review! Can you tell me if the Presidential unit has a sleeper sofa? I have heard conflicting reports as to whether the sofa is a sleeper or not. We need the sleeper so booked a deluxe.

 

[geko29]

Great to hear the wonderful review! Can you tell me if the Presidential unit has a sleeper sofa? I have heard conflicting reports as to whether the sofa is a sleeper or not. We need the sleeper so booked a deluxe.

The Presidentials do NOT have a sleeper sofa. It's an overstuffed leather unit.

 

[geko29]

Can anyone recommend a good website to rent a cheap car?

If you haven't booked your airfare yet, look at packages through Expedia. When we were going, airfare was $1800 from AA and a Premium through National or Enterprise was around $500. We got airfare (same flights) and a Luxury from Hertz for $1900 through Expedia. Think the breakdown was $1600 air/$300 car, but we just look at it as paying $100 for the car.