The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[cocoabean1]

Does anyone know if there is shuttle service to the airport?

 

[dissy_dee]

Does anyone know if there is shuttle service to the airport?

I do not think there are any airport shuttle service from Bonnet Creek.

 

[Upatnoon]

Does anyone know if there is shuttle service to the airport?

You can pay a company like Mears to shuttle you from the airport, but there is no "free" disney-like service.

 

[casper_jj11]

How would most of you suggest getting part of our party to the resort? DH and the kids and I are renting a minivan at the airport but while it will hold everyone to get to the parks during the trip, it won't hold my parents plus all our luggage to and from the airport. I need to find a good way to get my parents from MCO to Bonnet Creek, hopefully arriving at the same or similar time as us. We usually do a grocery stop along the way but figure we'll do that in the afternoon after we check in instead. I don't want mom and dad to have a dozen stops to get there. Direct trip is best. Could be taxi, or private driver or bus if one goes directly ... suggestions?

 

[Brian Noble]

Private car is probably close in cost to the taxi, but will be a lot more pleasant.

 

[Beemitchcowski]

I am wondering if highchairs are available in the units?

 

[dizneechic]

How would most of you suggest getting part of our party to the resort? DH and the kids and I are renting a minivan at the airport but while it will hold everyone to get to the parks during the trip, it won't hold my parents plus all our luggage to and from the airport. I need to find a good way to get my parents from MCO to Bonnet Creek, hopefully arriving at the same or similar time as us. We usually do a grocery stop along the way but figure we'll do that in the afternoon after we check in instead. I don't want mom and dad to have a dozen stops to get there. Direct trip is best. Could be taxi, or private driver or bus if one goes directly ... suggestions?

I agree with Brian on the private car but also want to suggest renting a 2nd vehicle. Not only will it provide you more flexibility if your schedules differ or if someone just wants to relax, but it will most likely cost the same overall as the car service.

We typically rent vehicles through Dollar (use their Express service) and book in advance of the trip. We've found though that rates drop tremendously the week before our arrivals with us being able to rent a minivan for 250ish for the week (including the taxes) and mid to full size cars for 105ish for the week (taxes included). We just rebook and cancel the 1st ressies. The only downside if you used both vehicles when visiting the parks would be 2 parking charges but you could even leave the 2nd car parked at BC for the week and just use the minivan as planned.

 

[under da UP]

Thx for the pics disneechick! I think we are going to request a lake view in tower 5or6. They've done a nice job on the landscaping. But I guess anything would look better than my snow covered view right now. T-minus 9days til we can put our request in

 

[2CMickey]

I am beyond excited. Just booked a 3 bedroom villa through vacation strategy and got an awesome deal for April. This will be our first Disney trip and what a better way to celebrate my daughters sweet 16 and my little ones 5th birthday. They are going to be so surprised. Wearent telling them until we leave. WBC looks amazing and I want to thank everyone for all of the great info.

 

[SgtClaymore]

I'm just trying to stay updated .
Thanks,
-KK

 

[applepiedemon]

Thanks for all the info! I have been reading away but have a couple of questions.

1. Do they offer bed rails?

2. What time do the shuttles start returning to BC?

3. What times are there no shuttles?

4. What tower & what view would you suggest for a family?

5. What or is there a difference between a Pres 3 bdroom & any other 3 bedroom units?

6. How far in advance can I make a room request?

 

[Upatnoon]

I am wondering if highchairs are available in the units?

High chairs and pack 'n' play cribs are available for free. Tell them when you check in and they will be delivered to your room.

 

[BobbyBudnick]

Just got done booking with Ken and Denise for March. They offered the best deal out of anyone. Even with my 50% Disney dscount the value resort came to $700 for a week. Paying a bit more for a sweet condo is so worth it.

 

[Fierce Fairy]

I just booked with Ken and Denise for March ( 1BR Pres. 4 nights). I was a little nervous but a lot of folks up here had good experiences with them. Great Price! Great Service! I am so excited. This is out 20th anniversary trip. Just me and the hubby (no kids) !! . Did I mention I was excited.

Just a side note. I did try Vacation Strategy. It took about 1 day for them to get back with me and I did get a quote from them....as a matter of fact I got two quotes with two different prices $556 and $586. The quotes were sent two hours apart. That did make me a little uneasy. But it could have been an honest mistake.

 

[wvhokies]

Just booked our 2 bedroom deluxe with Vacation Strategy. Looking forward to our trip to Tampa and Orlando in May!

For those who haven't heard back from Vacation Strategy after requesting a quote, I'd recommend sending a reply email to the automatically generated one. After I did that, I got both a quote and an apology for not responding sooner. They indicated they had been inundated with a lot of requests.

Now, wasn't there a "pay it forward" posting for people headed to Bonnet Creek for people to pass their "stuff" onto when they leave? Can someone give me the link?

 

[under da UP]

Now, wasn't there a "pay it forward" posting for people headed to Bonnet Creek for people to pass their "stuff" onto when they leave? Can someone give me the link?

www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2663580 is the pay it forward thread.

 

[casper_jj11]

I agree with Brian on the private car but also want to suggest renting a 2nd vehicle. Not only will it provide you more flexibility if your schedules differ or if someone just wants to relax, but it will most likely cost the same overall as the car service.

We typically rent vehicles through Dollar (use their Express service) and book in advance of the trip. We've found though that rates drop tremendously the week before our arrivals with us being able to rent a minivan for 250ish for the week (including the taxes) and mid to full size cars for 105ish for the week (taxes included). We just rebook and cancel the 1st ressies. The only downside if you used both vehicles when visiting the parks would be 2 parking charges but you could even leave the 2nd car parked at BC for the week and just use the minivan as planned.

Private car is probably close in cost to the taxi, but will be a lot more pleasant.

Thanks! I was thinking private car. Is Mears the only one around? Or should I say, is that the one most would recommend?

I had completely dismissed the rental for mom and dad figuring it didn't make sense to have it if it would sit all week but if its the same cost, it may work. That said, I'm really thinkging mom and dad aren't going to want to drive. They don't do strange city driving anymore and DH and I still get lost every time we leave the airport. I think it'd be too stressful for my parents. I'll ask them though.

 

[Bonniec]

1. Do they offer bed rails?
No clue, but you could call them to ask if no one knows.

2. What time do the shuttles start returning to BC?
The schedule will vary. When you check in, they will give you a schedule. I can tell you what it was like when we were there last week. Shuttles ran every half hour for the parks in the morning. But did not start returning until after lunch. (However, my son was sick and I went to the bus as it was dropping off and she let us on no problems. In the evenings, the buses go to the parks every hour but come back every half hour. In the afternoon around 2:090ish, there was a big gap for a couple hours with no bus. Also, the downtown Disney ones don't start until around 3:00, so nothing in the morning.

There are two pick up spots. Tower 1 was a lot less busy than tower 2. We also took a taxi a few times from some parks when we couldn't coincide with the buses. From DHS to BC it cost about $15 with a tip and from Epcot it was $20. I might have tipped a bit too much though. Sometimes it was worth it just to get back. Mostly the shuttle system was very nice.

Lastly, I had plenty of time to get to rope drops and also to stay until park closing and get buses.

3. What times are there no shuttles?
see above

4. What tower & what view would you suggest for a family?
We were in tower 3 facing the lake and could see the Epcot ball nice and big. MK was behind the Epcot ball so I could not see Cinderella's Castle but I could see Wishes fireworks nicely as well as Epcot's Illuminations.

Tower 6 is bigger and newer than what we had but I loved my view. So no matter where you end up, it will likely be nice in one way or another.

5. What or is there a difference between a Pres 3 bdroom & any other 3 bedroom units?
Yes, a presidential is bigger and more luxurious. But Im sure even their normal rooms are great. I'll be trying to get my 4 bedroom pres pics up later today, we just got back last night.

6. How far in advance can I make a room request?
Likely anytime but I wouldn't be upset if you don't get what you request. The place is extremely large. Im still unclear how the presidentials work. I knew my room and building numbers ahead of time. But after reading Cariann's review it sounds like her presidential was moved? So maybe those are semi-assigned.

 

[Mommytink]

Does anyone know if the new hotel has opened? My MIL is interested in staying there but can't seem to find any info.

 

[Brian Noble]

This past October.

http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/MCOGR/main.wnt