The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[msdaisy]

I have a few questions. We are staying at OKW in June by renting DVC points. My husband and I had planned to do the same in 2013 but at AKL. I would like to bring my brother and my sister in law as a treat to them since they have never been! I have been looking at the two bedroom at Bonnet Creek since it has plenty of room and looks so nice.

1) Can you really get a two bedroom for $100 per night?
2) What are the hidden fees here - tax, parking, resort fees?

I am just trying to get a realistic picture to see if I can really afford to bring them with us!!!!!

 

[GraceLuvsWDW]

I have a few questions. We are staying at OKW in June by renting DVC points. My husband and I had planned to do the same in 2013 but at AKL. I would like to bring my brother and my sister in law as a treat to them since they have never been! I have been looking at the two bedroom at Bonnet Creek since it has plenty of room and looks so nice.

1) Can you really get a two bedroom for $100 per night?
2) What are the hidden fees here - tax, parking, resort fees?

I am just trying to get a realistic picture to see if I can really afford to bring them with us!!!!!

There are no taxes, resort fees or parking fees for WBC. You do have to put a deposit down on a CC at check in-I forget how much-$200 maybe? But they would only charge that it there were damages to the room or non-returned checked out items.

You can find 2BRs for around $100 a night, although it can be more difficult to find it that low in June (high season). You can check eBay for some deals.

 

[msdaisy]

What would be realistic for June? Closer to $150 per night??

 

[Tracey123]

What would be realistic for June? Closer to $150 per night??

We paid $750 for a two bedroom for the week last May. I don't think that $150 a night is unrealistic. Rent through an owner or check ebay.

My uncle owns at SSR and came to our villa at WBC....he couldn't believe it!! He thought it was so beautiful and the price is soooo much cheaper than Disney vacation clubs.

 

[verlee]

We rented a 2bd last march for $650/ 9nts. We are trying to rent a 2brm fohr this Aug and outside of the 60 day window where owners get a discount we are finding it will cost around $900/ 7 nts. We were told that if there are rooms still available at 60 we could get it for $650. It all depends if you want to take a chance on a room being available

By the way we looked into renting DVC at AKV as well...$900 for a studio with one Q and a pull out couch. You get so much more at WBC!

 

[ski_mom]

What would be realistic for June? Closer to $150 per night??

We stayed for 11 nights last late July / early August and paid $146/night total cost.

 

[boothill22]

My wife and I are looking at a trip this October with the main interest being Epcot Food and Wine. We are big time walkers and from what I can tell by mapping it on Google Earth it would be about a 2 mile walk to the entrance of Boardwalk. The distance doesn't bother us, it would be a good way for us to start the day...my only concern is whether or not there are safe sidewalks and crossings on the two main roads that would get us there, Chelonia Pkwy and East Buena Vista Dr. We would most likely take a shuttle or cab back at night if we were out after dark....

Thanks for any help!

 

[VickiVM]

My wife and I are looking at a trip this October with the main interest being Epcot Food and Wine. We are big time walkers and from what I can tell by mapping it on Google Earth it would be about a 2 mile walk to the entrance of Boardwalk. The distance doesn't bother us, it would be a good way for us to start the day...my only concern is whether or not there are safe sidewalks and crossings on the two main roads that would get us there, Chelonia Pkwy and East Buena Vista Dr. We would most likely take a shuttle or cab back at night if we were out after dark....

Thanks for any help!

I would take the free shuttle to and from Epcot and then walk to Boardwalk from the "back door" of Epcot. I wouldn't try to walk from BC to the parks. I don't remember if there are sidewalks or crossing protection, but it's just not recommended.

 

[VickiVM]

I have a few questions. We are staying at OKW in June by renting DVC points. My husband and I had planned to do the same in 2013 but at AKL. I would like to bring my brother and my sister in law as a treat to them since they have never been! I have been looking at the two bedroom at Bonnet Creek since it has plenty of room and looks so nice.

1) Can you really get a two bedroom for $100 per night?
2) What are the hidden fees here - tax, parking, resort fees?

I am just trying to get a realistic picture to see if I can really afford to bring them with us!!!!!

I was like you..."How is this possible". I've rented DVC points twice...Beach Club Villas and Boardwalk Villas. But I'm totally a believer that you can get WAAAAY more bang for your vacation buck @ WBC. We stayed late last August 5 nights @ $110/night for 2 bedroom. HEAVEN

 

[boothill22]

I would take the free shuttle to and from Epcot and then walk to Boardwalk from the "back door" of Epcot. I wouldn't try to walk from BC to the parks. I don't remember if there are sidewalks or crossing protection, but it's just not recommended.

Any particular reason why it isn't recommended? Our goal wouldn't be getting to Boardwalk, but rather to continue though Boardwalk and enter Epcot through the World Showcase entrance...

 

[DCTooTall]

Any particular reason why it isn't recommended? Our goal wouldn't be getting to Boardwalk, but rather to continue though Boardwalk and enter Epcot through the World Showcase entrance...

I'm pretty sure there isn't any good sidewalks along that section of East Buena Vista Rd. Chelonia Parkway has a good sidewalk for you to walk on, but between buses, tourists, taxis, and everything else, East Buena Vista isn't very pedestrian friendly.

 

[VickiVM]

Any particular reason why it isn't recommended? Our goal wouldn't be getting to Boardwalk, but rather to continue though Boardwalk and enter Epcot through the World Showcase entrance...

From my many visits, I've never seen pedestrians walking about from resort to park via the roads - only from specfic resorts that are closely connected to parks and have a pedestrian walkway. With the millions of visitors each year, all of the roads are designed to handle vehicle traffic (cars, shuttles, buses). You certainly can if you want to - nothing to stop you.

 

[boothill22]

From my many visits, I've never seen pedestrians walking about from resort to park via the roads - only from specfic resorts that are closely connected to parks and have a pedestrian walkway. With the millions of visitors each year, all of the roads are designed to handle vehicle traffic (cars, shuttles, buses). You certainly can if you want to - nothing to stop you.

Thanks for the info! We're pretty adventurous, so we'll see what it looks like when we get there...

 

[GraceLuvsWDW]

There are no sidewalks on Chelonia and there is no crosswalk at East Buena Vista Drive at Chelonia. There are no sidewalks on E Buena Vista Dr to Epcot either. In my opinion, it would be VERY difficult, if not impossible to walk to Epcot from WBC.

 

[msdaisy]

I was like you..."How is this possible". I've rented DVC points twice...Beach Club Villas and Boardwalk Villas. But I'm totally a believer that you can get WAAAAY more bang for your vacation buck @ WBC. We stayed late last August 5 nights @ $110/night for 2 bedroom. HEAVEN

This is looking like a really good option! I love Disney, and we have really enjoyed staying on property but this looks really nice for the money. I am so hopeful that we can bring them along. I think this would allow us to do just that!!!!!

 

[DCTooTall]

There are no sidewalks on Chelonia and there is no crosswalk at East Buena Vista Drive at Chelonia. There are no sidewalks on E Buena Vista Dr to Epcot either. In my opinion, it would be VERY difficult, if not impossible to walk to Epcot from WBC.

Actually, There is a sidewalk on Chelonia. It ends at the Gazebo just before the intersection and runs all the way down to the Waldorf / Wyndham Grand entrances.

Early in the AM you can sometimes see runners jogging up and down this stretch of sidewalk.

 

[pandamom]

Booked our June Bonnet Creek 2 BR Deluxe today! Can't wait! We are doing a split stay: 4 days at AKL CL and then 5 days at Bonnet Creek.

 

[npep]

Just stayed at Bonnet Creek for two nights for a short conference and loved it! Great room, great resort! We did not have a refurbished room, but it was still very nice, clean and everything looked great!

The pools and hot tub were great as well and the staff was very friendly!

So impressed and I can not wait to go back!

 

[IlovePluto]

Question: I was at BC two years ago and there was some construction in progress...I'm assuming this was the lazy river as there was no lazy river 2 years ago...the other "building" structure resembled a pirate ship at the time...but I've not found ANY pictures on line anywhere showing what that might be...we are going back in June this year and I'm super excited to cruise the lazy river with my 4yo ds...he (and I) will love it!!

can you tell me what else was built there?

Also, are buildings 2 & 3 still the best options for fireworks viewing from the room? (we were in bldg 2 last time).

Thanks!!

 

[Miyocco]

Where does everyone rent their stay at Bonnet Creek from? Has anyone used myresortnetwork.com ??? I was lookinf for a referral that others have used since this is my first time renting a timeshare from someone.