The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[ah263]

LadyBeBop, I hope someone answers your question, and I'm glad you bumped... I am staying at WBC in two weeks, and I am very concerned about the shuttle schedule. Our party also has too many for one car, and it's expensive to rent a van. I don't want to have to rent a van, but I also want to know (before we go) that we'll have adequate shuttle transportation.

I'll post my shuttle schedule when I get down there. I keep hoping someone who is there now will take a photo and post theirs.

I will call WBC on Tuesday and ask if they can email or fax the current shuttle schedule... I called a couple of weeks ago, and they said it could change and that I should call back at a later date.

We were there in February and had no problems with the shuttle. Granted, it does not operate as often as the Disney hotel shuttles, but they come about every 20 minutes. They do not pick up from each building however, so you may have a bit of a walk, depending on your room location. We were equidistant from the two stops and it never took more than 5 minutes to get there to the bus stop. If you are looking to return to the hotel mid-day however, you might have more issues as the shuttle drivers take lunch breaks from about 12:30 - 3:30. If you will be staying much of the day, you shouldn't have any problems. Animal Kingdom had the fewest returns, only one at 4 and one at 6pm. Most of the other parks had returns throughout the day. I do have the schedule from Feb, so I'll try to take a photo and post it.

 

[Stinky_Pete]

-Not interested in the time share presentation? When filling out the form at the parking pass counter, just tell them you are not employed, don't make much money, etc. I did and I was the only one (we had two other families with us) that didn't get bothered by the sales staff. I know this is what worked because the salesperson went so far as to tell my brother in law that they were not extending the offer to me because I 'didn't qualify' The others were bothered quite a bit. My poor parents, they called their room, called their cell numbers and even stopped by the room!

I am glad of these boards and that I am now prepared for this. I will tell them that my income is none of their business and that I am not interested in a tour. And if They continue to harass me I will ask to speak to the property manager. I do not think paying guests should be subjected to this in order to get a parking pass.

I once had a time share salesperson chase me down the street in Old Town Scottsdale because I passed to look in a window while the person I was with was lingering in a nearby shop.

 

[gigm99]

We are staying at WBC for the first time in September. We are so excited! We have booked a 4 bedroom Presidential. Can someone tell me if the Presidentials in bldg 6 would have a good fireworks view?

Which building would you recommend? We have small children, so most nights we won't make it in the park late enough for fireworks. We'd love to see them from the balcony.

Thanks so much!
Nicole

 

[jwisnefske]

Love this thread...Thanks so much for all the great info.

My family of 8; Me, DH, DS8, DS5, DS/DD 18 months, grandmother and grandfather are heading to WBC Jan 27-Feb 4. We have a 2 br and 1 br suite reserved that we traded for via RCI. What would be the chances that I could call and see if we could be upgraded to a 3 br suite? If this is an option, when would I call to see if this upgrade is possible? With 2 toddlers coming along, I would really like to keep my "extra hands" near by.

Thanks so much!!

 

[shell8558]

Can someone tell me which lazy river would be better for my kids? ( 8,10,12) We will be staying in a 2 bedroom unit and I'm trying to decide which tower would be better for my family. The kids LOVE to swim, so we want to be near great water features. Also is there another waterslide, besides the one attached to the pirate pool? Thanks for all the great info. This thread is awesome!

 

[blitzkrieg048]

Are there designated smoking spots there...we usually stay at disney resorts, so not sure how this resort worx.

 

[GraceLuvsWDW]

We are staying at WBC for the first time in September. We are so excited! We have booked a 4 bedroom Presidential. Can someone tell me if the Presidentials in bldg 6 would have a good fireworks view?

Which building would you recommend? We have small children, so most nights we won't make it in the park late enough for fireworks. We'd love to see them from the balcony.

Thanks so much!
Nicole

The rooms in Tower 6 do not have the best view of Epcot fireworks. Only the units on the far northern end of the building would. The rest you could crane your neck to see.

The MK fireworks are about the same-a little further to the right as you look NW.

 

[Walt(the man)Lover]

My in-laws will be joining us for 2 nights at WBC in our 2 bedroom suite. Will I be able to pick up 2 parking passes at time of check in or will my MIL need to go to the parking pass desk herself? Thanks!

 

[jwisnefske]

One more question for those of you who have stayed at WBC.

We are flying down for our stay in Orlando. With 8 in our group, we are just going to get a limo to bring us to/from WBC vs. renting a car. If we arrive early or have a late flight and want to head to the parks, will the resort keep our luggage for us in a secure place until it is time for us to checkin/leave?

Thanks again for all your help.

 

[Brian Noble]

I believe they do have luggage storage. However, you should rent a couple of cars. You will be happier for it.

 

[LadyBeBop]

Have a question.

As the crow flies, how far is BC from Spaceship Earth?

 

[kleldridge]

2200 yards from the balcony of my room in Tower 5 on the Epcot side. (This is according to my WDW Waits app on my iphone.)

 

[kleldridge]

It is 2200 yards from my room facing Epcot in tower 5. This is according to my WDW Waits app on my iphone. It should be fairly accurate.

 

[kleldridge]

We arrived at the checkin desk around 11:30 a.m. No lines to speak of. I requested a room in Tower 5 with the Fireworks view. I was told if I wanted to wait, there would be a better chance of getting it. So, they took my phone number and called me about an hour later.

When we came back to check in around 2:30, there were about 5 people in line to check in and many more in line to get their parking pass. (Luckily, I had gotten mine earlier!) I got exactly what I requested!

By the way, the sales pitch for the "breakfast" was not overly aggressive. I told her I was familiar with the properties and the prices but that it just wasn't in the budget right now. I had also checked that I was not employed as suggested by someone on this board earlier. The staff members were really nice.

Love my unit and love the price even more! Off to Wal-mart!

 

[ClanHarrison]

My in-laws will be joining us for 2 nights at WBC in our 2 bedroom suite. Will I be able to pick up 2 parking passes at time of check in or will my MIL need to go to the parking pass desk herself? Thanks!

We landed/arrived before the rest of our party & got all the parking passes that would be required for our group when we checked in (we were 2 families staying in a 4 b/r Pres.). No need for them to go to the parking pass desk or check-in. You just have to let them know what you need when you check-in & your party can just meet you at your room.

 

[ClanHarrison]

Are there designated smoking spots there...we usually stay at disney resorts, so not sure how this resort worx.

I'm almost certain there's no smoking at the pool areas and most certainly no smoking in any of the units. You ARE allowed to smoke on your balcony though.

 

[trm]

subscribing
thanks for sharing all the info!

 

[Janet Hill]

will the resort keep our luggage for us in a secure place until it is time for us to checkin/leave?

Thanks again for all your help.

They will definately store luggage. I once left ours there for two weeks. We had two trips very close together. I washed all the clothes and packed everything up and they stored it until we came back two weeks later.

 

[DCTooTall]

Are there designated smoking spots there...we usually stay at disney resorts, so not sure how this resort worx.

I'm almost certain there's no smoking at the pool areas and most certainly no smoking in any of the units. You ARE allowed to smoke on your balcony though.

As mentioned.... There is no smoking within the buildings, however you are allowed to smoke on your balcony. (and ashtrays are provided).


There are also a few designated smoking areas around the property.


that being said... I've also seen people and have personally smoked around the pool area (and in the hot tub) when I've been there. I usually go down later a night, and most of the time any smokers I've seen have observed common courtesy in that they either step away from any people when they light up, or when in a hot tub, make sure anyone else doesn't mind. (And of course.... don't ash in the water and police your butts).

From my personal experience, when outside, as long as you are courteous and don't make a mess or bother others, the resort staff is very accommodating.

 

[grandmadebby2]

Which buildings does the bus pick up in front of? Last time I was there they only picked up near the front lobby but I read somewhere that has changed. Checking in to WBC in just 11 more days.