The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[molly1]

Just booked my room thru Ken - first time at BC - thanks to this site!
Would love to see the fireworks - will have 2 yr old with us - which building would you recommend?? I have heard that both Bldg #1 and #2 have been recently re-done - in 2010. Thank you all so much for all your great info --
really helps us new people to BC.

 

[Mudd77]

I'm making a solo trip in Jan 2012 so I'll be very flexable and I'm going to try to just use the resort shuttle and Mears for transportation to and from the airport. If you decide not to rent a car will you please post about your experience with the resort shuttle? Thanks.

Hello, we just returned from a week long stay (Aug. 5-12) at Bonnet Creek and used the resort shuttle for all four Disney parks during our stay. We didn't have any problems whatsoever with the buses and made rope drop at all the parks. Keep in mind, we did arrive to the designated bus stops approx. 20 mins. early on each occasion. There was only one occasion where we were forced to stand on the bus due to full capacity. Currently the bus stops at the resort are at Towers 1 and 6 and there are many more trips to MK and Epcot compared to AK and HS. There was one occasion at Animal Kingdom where we were returning back to the resort and had a two hour wait until the next bus arrival, so we just hopped on a Disney bus to MK and caught the next Bonnet Creek bus there in no time.

 

[Neil Patrick Harris]

I just had an epiphany. What if you skipped the parking pass desk? Do you really need that parking pass? It seems to me that it's irrelevant. Anyone ever done this?

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Hello, we just returned from a week long stay (Aug. 5-12) at Bonnet Creek and used the resort shuttle for all four Disney parks during our stay. We didn't have any problems whatsoever with the buses and made rope drop at all the parks. Keep in mind, we did arrive to the designated bus stops approx. 20 mins. early on each occasion. There was only one occasion where we were forced to stand on the bus due to full capacity. Currently the bus stops at the resort are at Towers 1 and 6 and there are many more trips to MK and Epcot compared to AK and HS. There was one occasion at Animal Kingdom where we were returning back to the resort and had a two hour wait until the next bus arrival, so we just hopped on a Disney bus to MK and caught the next Bonnet Creek bus there in no time.

Thank you so much for the information. I was pretty sure that I wouldn't have any trouble with the resort shuttles. I think that knowing the Disney bus system so well will be very helpful to me. Again thanks!

 

[DCTooTall]

I just had an epiphany. What if you skipped the parking pass desk? Do you really need that parking pass? It seems to me that it's irrelevant. Anyone ever done this?

The parking pass is needed if you have a car. If you don't, then you can probably skip the desk.

I don't know however if that would keep them from ringing your room to try and get you to attend their sales pitch. People seem to have had pretty good luck either telling them they are married (but their partner isn't with them), or just circling the lowest income bracket. those 2 options would mean you don't qualify for the sales spiel, and they tend to leave you alone.

(plus you'll get the goodie bag that way)

 

[Stinky_Pete]

The parking pass is needed if you have a car. If you don't, then you can probably skip the desk.

I don't know however if that would keep them from ringing your room to try and get you to attend their sales pitch. People seem to have had pretty good luck either telling them they are married (but their partner isn't with them), or just circling the lowest income bracket. those 2 options would mean you don't qualify for the sales spiel, and they tend to leave you alone.

(plus you'll get the goodie bag that way)

What "goodie bag"?

 

[DCTooTall]

What "goodie bag"?

Last time I was there (march) I got a small goodie bag with items like a good razor, toothpaste, shampoo samples, etc.

True, it's nothing fancy, but I'm never one to turn down free stuff.

 

[Neil Patrick Harris]

The parking pass is needed if you have a car. If you don't, then you can probably skip the desk.

Can you confirm that anyone ever looks to see if a car has a parking pass? I'm almost certain that never happens.

 

[DCTooTall]

Can you confirm that anyone ever looks to see if a car has a parking pass? I'm almost certain that never happens.

I know there have been some nights in the past when I've been coming back to the resort semi-late and the guard will look for/see the parking pass on the dash.


Beyond that, Honestly, I'm never really looking at the parking lot when I'm on vacation, so I don't know if security ever does a walk-thru/check.

 

[Tooth Fairy]

Did not get a "goodie" bag but we did circle low income and it worked no sales calls. However we did have the guard at the gate ask for our pass twice and it was on the dash.

 

[Ackpack]

Hello, we just returned from a week long stay (Aug. 5-12) at Bonnet Creek and used the resort shuttle for all four Disney parks during our stay. We didn't have any problems whatsoever with the buses and made rope drop at all the parks. Keep in mind, we did arrive to the designated bus stops approx. 20 mins. early on each occasion. There was only one occasion where we were forced to stand on the bus due to full capacity. Currently the bus stops at the resort are at Towers 1 and 6 and there are many more trips to MK and Epcot compared to AK and HS. There was one occasion at Animal Kingdom where we were returning back to the resort and had a two hour wait until the next bus arrival, so we just hopped on a Disney bus to MK and caught the next Bonnet Creek bus there in no time.

Good to know!!! thanks so much!

 

[geenerbell]

What a great thread!

I'm thinking about staying at Bonnet Creek November of this year, but am wondering about the transportation to the parks. One of the things I love about WDW is not having to drive. I just don't like driving on vacation and it is one of the main reasons we stay on property. So I'd really appreciate your thoughts and tips about the transportation to the parks at Bonnet Creek?

We used the shuttle service to the parks and found it to be wonderful. One thing to remember...the shuttle for the MK drops off and picks up at the TTC. Also, the late shuttles for all parks leave for the TTC. That was a little confusing to us but we figured it out. So if you plan to stay for Illuminations at Epcot you will need to jump on the monorail to the TTC and then go to the WBC bus in the parking lot of the TTC.

 

[Neil Patrick Harris]

I know there have been some nights in the past when I've been coming back to the resort semi-late and the guard will look for/see the parking pass on the dash.

But the thing about that is, your room key is what gets you past the gate, not the parking pass. That's where I started to realize that the parking pass is irrelevant.

 

[budafam]

I've been looking at house rentals but I'd really like a place that offers free shuttles so my MIL will be able to leave the parks with the kids for afternoon breaks and DH & I can stay to enjoy some kid free time.

I've stayed at Wyndham before (in Wisconsin Dells) and absolutely love them! They look like they are exactly the same room designs as they are in Wisconsin.

We're looking to get a 2 bedroom since we'll have 5 people with us. Where is it best to book through? Should we wait to get one off of Ebay for cheaper? or go through a travel agent type site.

Also, what is the building to request for fireworks? I know we might not get it, but it doesn'nt hurt to try. Are 2 bedrooms abundant in that building? TIA!

 

[saysay]

Can you confirm that anyone ever looks to see if a car has a parking pass? I'm almost certain that never happens.

On our trip in July, our parking pass sat on the counter in our unit. When we arrived, since the gate was broken we just pulled out a key and they waved us in. Now my DH was NOT with me, so time at parking desk was very short....but we didn't get any warnings, tickets, or anything. I think next time, we might just skip it.

 

[geenerbell]

I've been looking at house rentals but I'd really like a place that offers free shuttles so my MIL will be able to leave the parks with the kids for afternoon breaks and DH & I can stay to enjoy some kid free time.

I've stayed at Wyndham before (in Wisconsin Dells) and absolutely love them! They look like they are exactly the same room designs as they are in Wisconsin.

We're looking to get a 2 bedroom since we'll have 5 people with us. Where is it best to book through? Should we wait to get one off of Ebay for cheaper? or go through a travel agent type site.

Also, what is the building to request for fireworks? I know we might not get it, but it doesn'nt hurt to try. Are 2 bedrooms abundant in that building? TIA!

I have had good luck on ebay. Go to a current listing and email the seller asking for your dates. They can usual accommodate except for holiday periods. It's worth a try. You wouldn't believe the amazing deal I got last year for the week after Thanksgiving.

 

[DCTooTall]

I've been looking at house rentals but I'd really like a place that offers free shuttles so my MIL will be able to leave the parks with the kids for afternoon breaks and DH & I can stay to enjoy some kid free time.

I've stayed at Wyndham before (in Wisconsin Dells) and absolutely love them! They look like they are exactly the same room designs as they are in Wisconsin.

We're looking to get a 2 bedroom since we'll have 5 people with us. Where is it best to book through? Should we wait to get one off of Ebay for cheaper? or go through a travel agent type site.

Also, what is the building to request for fireworks? I know we might not get it, but it doesn'nt hurt to try. Are 2 bedrooms abundant in that building? TIA!

Pretty much every building as firework views available. The trick is a floor high enough and facing the correct direction. Some rooms of course are better than others.

As for if 2bdrm units are abundant in that building....ABSOLUTELY! 2bdrm units are the majority of the inventory at the resort, so the majority of units in every building are 2bdrms. the 1bdrm and 3bdrm units have a much shorter supply, and the presidential units (1-4bdrm) are an even smaller percentage of the resort.

 

[budafam]

Pretty much every building as firework views available. The trick is a floor high enough and facing the correct direction. Some rooms of course are better than others.

As for if 2bdrm units are abundant in that building....ABSOLUTELY! 2bdrm units are the majority of the inventory at the resort, so the majority of units in every building are 2bdrms. the 1bdrm and 3bdrm units have a much shorter supply, and the presidential units (1-4bdrm) are an even smaller percentage of the resort.

Thank you! So which building? I've found a list of them but no map anywhere...

 

[mikat]

I'm hoping that someone who has stayed in Building 4 will be able to help me with this pool question. Does the Building 4 pool have a small waterfall on one end? I've found this photo of a pool at WBC that has a little waterfall, but it's a close-up and as best as I can tell, it's the Bldg 4 pool, but I'm not sure:

http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad323/YaahlHaanas/Summer 2010/950-Copy.jpg

It's not a big waterfall, but my littlest loves putting his hands through little waterfalls like that, and I'm sure he would love that pool. We're looking for request Bldg. 4.

Thanks!

 

[budafam]

I just booked I can't wait.