The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[lzmom_of_twins]

How do you know what number room to request, are there room reviews somewher?

This is what I am wondering too. What is the best tower and pool?? Are all firework views also parking lot views?? Are the views of the fireworks actually good?? THe owner I booked thru said that she really didnt have a great view. Maybe it was her room/tower? Someone please help a BC newbie out

 

[Ronda93]

This is what I am wondering too. What is the best tower and pool?? Are all firework views also parking lot views??

I think so, especially 4, 5 and 6.

Are the views of the fireworks actually good??

No, not in my opinion. We were in building 4, maybe 7, 8th floor. Yeah you can see fireworks, but there was no sense of a show at all.

THe owner I booked thru said that she really didnt have a great view. Maybe it was her room/tower? Someone please help a BC newbie out

Someone chime in here, owners don't get a particular building or unit, do they? They can get ugly parking garage views, too.

I would prefer a lake view. I would not waste a pick on fireworks. I'd put all my chips on a high floor request to avoid pool/parking lot noise.

Ronda

 

[lzmom_of_twins]

I would prefer a lake view. I would not waste a pick on fireworks. I'd put all my chips on a high floor request to avoid pool/parking lot noise.

Ronda

Thanks for the tips/confirmation. So which tower is by the best pool or by the lazy river??

 

[Ronda93]

Closest to the lazy river would be 1 and 4. We didn't spend a lot of time in the pools. Our unit wasn't ready when we arrived so we swam. Once we started going to the parks they took most of our day. This time I think we'll have more down time. Leaving next Sunday!

I think there are some pretty fancy pools away from the main building and lazy river.

Ronda

 

[mommaof3boys]

We were there last week. We stayed in Tower 4 12th floor. Our fireworks view was awesome. We have young kids so it was worth it to us. Tower 6 does not have any fireworks views. Tower 5 has the lazy river pool. Tower 6 has the pirate ship pool. It all depends on what you want. We could see Spaceship Earth, Magic Kingdom, and Tower of Terror from our balcony.

 

[Ronda93]

We never made it to the lazy river at building 5. Is that the pirate pool, too? There's a river at the main building (checkin location), too.

Maybe we just need to be higher to appreciate the fireworks.

Ronda

 

[RvingDude]

We were there last week. We stayed in Tower 4 12th floor. Our fireworks view was awesome. We have young kids so it was worth it to us. Tower 6 does not have any fireworks views. Tower 5 has the lazy river pool. Tower 6 has the pirate ship pool. It all depends on what you want. We could see Spaceship Earth, Magic Kingdom, and Tower of Terror from our balcony.

I will be staying in a 2 bedroom Presidential in Tower 6. Do ALL the Presidential rooms have a lake view or is there an equal amount of parking lot and lake views and you need to make a request?

 

[lzmom_of_twins]

We were there last week. We stayed in Tower 4 12th floor. Our fireworks view was awesome. We have young kids so it was worth it to us. Tower 6 does not have any fireworks views. Tower 5 has the lazy river pool. Tower 6 has the pirate ship pool. It all depends on what you want. We could see Spaceship Earth, Magic Kingdom, and Tower of Terror from our balcony.

That sounds like a great view! What room were you in?? Do you have any pics from your balcony?

 

[GraceLuvsWDW]

Half of tower 6 is lake view and half is conservation view.


I want to stress here that WBC is not like a Disney resort where you request a view and get it. But I also want to say that we stayed in a conservation view and loved it. There are pluses and minuses to all the views. I loved that our conservation view balcony was shaded in the evening. It was very peaceful and you could see a small portion of the fireworks from our balcony. I wouldn't have enjoyed a lake view as much I feel. The pool areas are madness and I want to relax at the end of the day. It felt much more private on the conservation side and we had a tremendous view of Dtd.

 

[Upatnoon]

Half of tower 6 is lake view and half is conservation view.


I want to stress here that WBC is not like a Disney resort where you request a view and get it. But I also want to say that we stayed in a conservation view and loved it. There are pluses and minuses to all the views. I loved that our conservation view balcony was shaded in the evening. It was very peaceful and you could see a small portion of the fireworks from our balcony. I wouldn't have enjoyed a lake view as much I feel. The pool areas are madness and I want to relax at the end of the day. It felt much more private on the conservation side and we had a tremendous view of Dtd.

Just to clarify, at Disney resorts they charge extra for every type of view or location possible. Makes sense that if everyone wants a theme park view, water view, bus stop view, etc,. turn it into a profit center and eliminate disappointment at the check-in counter.

At Bonnet Creek room selection seems pretty random, first-come first served, luck of the draw. Therefore, you may get the view you want at no extra charge, or you may not get what you want at no extra charge.

Some people want to play the "call ahead and request" game that prevails over at Disney resorts (even though Disney is already charging extra for all those views and locations) However, I have not seen any evidence that calling ahead really has any impact on what room you get.

 

[HaleyB]

Have you contacted Ken Price? I got quotes from vacationstrategy and vacation upgrades. VS gave me a price of $157 a night for my August trip. Ken gave me a couple of choices. I could book at $200 and then wait to see if it could be lowered to $120 a night once we were within the 60 day window. OR I could book at a guaranteed rate of $140 a night. I decided to do the guaranteed rate. Even though I could wait and hope for a rate of $120 I'd rather be certain I was getting the room since we're going in the beginning of August. We're going from Sunday-Sunday.

I have a quote from VRBO/homeaway for $1899 for 13 nights in June, 2-bedroom and $599 less (so $100 night) if it can be rebooked at 60 days. $100 deposit with balance due 14 days prior to check in.

I was worried about the unknown factor with such a low 60 day out quote but those payment terms help. I will let you guys know how it goes.

So far the owner has been in contact within two hours every time I sent an email.

 

[eeyorepixie]

My plan is not rental car, we do not really want the hassle or cost of a rental. I know most people find this to be a convenience we don't.

So we are getting a service to and from the airport and plan on doing shuttles.

However, we are on property so I am thinking a taxi once in a while might be an option. I think this would still be cheaper than renting a car daily.

So my question is if you have taken a taxi or a cab to the parks what is the ball park cost?

 

[danabalana]

My second question is: how much did you pay for your 3 bedroom (deluxe or pres. doesn't matter) for a week between Mid-Feb. and the end of May?

We're staying April 21-28 and paid $180 per night through Ken Price for a 3 bd Deluxe.

 

[kkandaj]

My second question is: how much did you pay for your 3 bedroom (deluxe or pres. doesn't matter) for a week between Mid-Feb. and the end of May?

We are staying from May 12-19th in a 3 bdrm deluxe. We are paying $795, so $113/night. We rented from 5starresorts. There are a few people that have rented from them, but not nearly as many as the other owners/rental companies you will see on this thread. So far, everything has gone great with payment, etc. I will defnitely post when we return and give a full review regarding if everything went smooth. 5starresorts was by far the cheapest I found.

 

[Bellamouse]

I just won a bid with them (magicalholidays) last night - paid it this morning! I'll let you know how it goes.. but I wasn't nervous because they had good feedback. I did notice that when I paid, the email I paid to was (name)@skyauction.com and I feel like I've heard of that company before? They must run their Ebay as Magical Holidays?

I just got a 1BR for Jan 7-14 for $399 so I'm psyched!

Interested in getting feedback from you or the other person you responded to about your experience with magicalholidays. I bought two rooms from them for our trip in October. It was pay in advance, no refunds, so I'm just a tad nervous that everything will work out ok! I'm not super nervous though or I never would have rented through them at all, but since I didn't see any actual follow up to these posts, I am curious now if it all worked out for you. Thanks!

 

[Ronda93]

My plan is not rental car, we do not really want the hassle or cost of a rental. I know most people find this to be a convenience we don't.

So we are getting a service to and from the airport and plan on doing shuttles.

However, we are on property so I am thinking a taxi once in a while might be an option. I think this would still be cheaper than renting a car daily.

So my question is if you have taken a taxi or a cab to the parks what is the ball park cost?

I, too, am curious about taxi cab fares around WDW.

I don't think the WBC shuttles run continuously. A sample schedule from two years ago had two hour gaps returning from the parks - MK example 12:15 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, 7:30 pm, 8 pm, 8:30 pm, 9 pm, 9:30 pm,10 pm, 10:30 pm, 11 pm, 11:30 pm.

We'll have a car, but may split the group up, too.

Ronda

 

[jujube]

I, too, am curious about taxi cab fares around WDW.

I don't think the WBC shuttles run continuously. A sample schedule from two years ago had two hour gaps returning from the parks - MK example 12:15 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, 7:30 pm, 8 pm, 8:30 pm, 9 pm, 9:30 pm,10 pm, 10:30 pm, 11 pm, 11:30 pm.

We'll have a car, but may split the group up, too.

Ronda

I had the taxi dilemma as well. Taxis can get expensive. I have a corporate code: TI1 and a discount coupon AD5859JDP for Alamo that gives really good rates. I have a full size SUV for 4-20---4-26 that is $283.
There's a code for a free day compact through full size:AF4917AAM
Compact - 184.52
Midsize-191.37
full size - 207.47
These are for my dates. Yours might be cheaper.

These codes include:This is for the full size car but applies to any in this group and also in the group with the above code for SUvs and minivans
Step 3: Select rental options and calculate total
Base Rate - Fullsize (USD)
(1) Time & Distance ($200.43/Rental) $200.43
Discount Coupon Accepted $3.37
Contract I.D. Pep Master
Inclusive Rate Items
No Charge Distance Included
Collision Damage Waiver Full Included
Extended Protection Included
Upfront Fuel Included
Customer Facility Charge 2.50/day Included
Airport Access Fee 10 % Included
Tire/battery Fee .02/day Included
Florida Surcharge 2.00/day Included
Vehicle License Fee .62/day Included
Sales Tax (6.50%) $3.09
Guaranteed Base Rate Included
Unlimited Miles Included
For information on coverage products, ex:Collision Damage Waiver(CDW) click here
Subtotal $206.89
Primary Driver Help Info Of age primary driver (25 or older)
Underage primary driver (age 19 - 24) ($25.00/day)
$0.00
For Information on age requirements and exceptions, click here.
Subtotal
$0.00
Additional Drivers Help Info Rentals that require Additional Drivers must be completed at the Alamo counter,
or via Online Check-In or Save Time.

Additional Items Help Info Booster Seat ($6.99/Day; $70.00/Max Amt)
$0.00
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Offset ($1.25/Rental)
$0.00
Infant Seat ($6.99/Day; $70.00/Max Amt)
$0.00
Child/toddler Seat ($6.99/Day; $70.00/Max Amt)
$0.00
Gps Navigation Device ($11.99/Day; $69.65/Week; $179.99/Max Amt)
$0.00
Personal Accident Insurance/persone ($8.00/Day)
$0.00
Roadside Plus ($4.99/Day)
$0.00
Return Fuel at any level ($3.72/gal)
$0.00
No refund will be given for unused fuel.
The total upfront fuel charge reflected is an estimate based on
the current prices and average tank size for the car class reserved.
This charge may change at time of rental.
Subtotal
$0.00
Taxes, Surcharges and Fees Help Info Airport Access Fee 10 %
$0.34
Sales Tax (6.50%)
$0.24
Subtotal
$0.58
Calculate Estimated Total Estimated Total
$207.47

 

[nancy155]

I had the taxi dilemma as well. Taxis can get expensive. I have a corporate code: TI1 and a discount coupon AD5859JDP for Alamo that gives really good rates. I have a full size SUV for 4-20---4-26 that is $283.
There's a code for a free day compact through full size:AF4917AAM
Compact - 184.52
Midsize-191.37
full size - 207.47
These are for my dates. Yours might be cheaper.


Thanks! I put in the information and got a great rate, one question it said this may be from a coupon that I may have to present at time of rental. Did you have a coupon you used? Just wanted to make sure I did everything I need to do prior to arrival.

 

[jujube]

I had the taxi dilemma as well. Taxis can get expensive. I have a corporate code: TI1 and a discount coupon AD5859JDP for Alamo that gives really good rates. I have a full size SUV for 4-20---4-26 that is $283.
There's a code for a free day compact through full size:AF4917AAM
Compact - 184.52
Midsize-191.37
full size - 207.47
These are for my dates. Yours might be cheaper.


Thanks! I put in the information and got a great rate, one question it said this may be from a coupon that I may have to present at time of rental. Did you have a coupon you used? Just wanted to make sure I did everything I need to do prior to arrival.

No, the coupon is an electronic coupon and so there is no coupon to present.
Glad you got a good rate! Last time we used taxis and we spent as much as the rental car! It was between $15-$20+ dollars one way with the tip!

 

[Attagirl3]

I just wanted to thank everyone for the great information on this thread. I'm finding answers to questions I never would have thought to ask.