The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[DCTooTall]

Does Wyndham let you check in early in the sense of being able to use the amenities (swim in the pool, join in on making tie-dyed t-shirts...)? It isn't likely we'd be early, but it could happen I suppose. Hubby loves being able to dump the rest of us at the resort and go grocery shopping on his own, so we have food to cook when official check-in time rolls around and we can actually get into the unit.

I'd like to know too! I was hoping to dump the car and catch the shuttle to the parks. I don't need to get into a room.

From reports here, There are no issues with using the pools before you check in. most of the pools have restrooms nearby where you can change. Several people have commented on how they have used the pools before checking in on both this thread and part 1. I'm not sure how they'd handle the new Pool Towel Checkout policy issue though. Usually the little form requests your room number and checkout date. Since you don't get a room number until you check in, and they won't check you in until later, this has the potential to complicate things a little.

Also for the shuttle, I don't believe there are any issues with you using the shuttle before you are officially checked into the resort. The biggest issue might be getting a copy of the shuttle schedule, but I think you might be able to swing by the parking pass desk and request one.


I also don't believe there would be much trouble in joining in at activities at the Activities Dept.

 

[disneymomoftwins]

We checked in at 12:30 on a Tuesday. Our room wasnt ready so they took my cell phone number and we went to Magic Kingdom. At 1:30 they called and said that they room was ready. We didnt get back till about 9:30. We went back to the desk and they gave us the key. Very nice guys at the check in desk too. Parking pass lady a little pushy!

 

[WendiDarling]

I need some help from Bonnet Creek experts! I'm new to booking here and we're going President's week. Yeah, I know. I'm getting kind of nervous trying to wait for 60 days! I've got a quote for $1095 for the week and I'm just not sure whether to bite the bullet (it's high at $150 a night!) but I'm worried that we'll get within 60 days and I'll be shut out from a less expensive deal.

Does anyone have any experience with this? Should I just hunker down and wait? Or go ahead and for my peace of mind for the month of December, pay $250 more than I should.

I watched over Thanksgiving and saw all kinds of $100 a night offers on redweek and I'm thinking P week would be less busy? But I just don't know b/c Bonnet Creek is so new to me...

Any help out there? Forgot to mention, we'll be looking for a 2BR deluxe.

Thanks!!

 

[DCTooTall]

I need some help from Bonnet Creek experts! I'm new to booking here and we're going President's week. Yeah, I know. I'm getting kind of nervous trying to wait for 60 days! I've got a quote for $1095 for the week and I'm just not sure whether to bite the bullet (it's high at $150 a night!) but I'm worried that we'll get within 60 days and I'll be shut out from a less expensive deal.

Does anyone have any experience with this? Should I just hunker down and wait? Or go ahead and for my peace of mind for the month of December, pay $250 more than I should.

I watched over Thanksgiving and saw all kinds of $100 a night offers on redweek and I'm thinking P week would be less busy? But I just don't know b/c Bonnet Creek is so new to me...

Any help out there? Forgot to mention, we'll be looking for a 2BR deluxe.

Thanks!!

Don't just check one place for a quote, It never hurts to shop around. If you see some regular renters on Ebay you can also ask them if they can give you a direct quote for the week you are looking for. It can't hurt, and you may get a better up front price than what you've received so far.

that being said.... It really is a personal opinion. Some people like booking earlier to have that out of the way and the piece of mind that they won't risk running into issues. Others are willing to wait on the chance of getting a better price later on. Since you are just looking for a regular 2bdrm deluxe unit, I can say with certainty that that unit type is the most common type at the resort... so the odds are better of there still being some availability closer to the dates you want than if you were looking for a presidential unit or a larger/smaller size deluxe.


Generally, i tend to be of the belief that if you want a presidential unit or a 1 or 3 bdrm deluxe, it's better to be safe than sorry and book early since those rooms can fill up before the usual discount window due to their shorter supply and VIP owners utilizing their upgrade privileges. 2bdrm Deluxes are usually must easier to come by since there is so much more inventory available than the other room types.

 

[Tracey123]

I need some help from Bonnet Creek experts! I'm new to booking here and we're going President's week. Yeah, I know. I'm getting kind of nervous trying to wait for 60 days! I've got a quote for $1095 for the week and I'm just not sure whether to bite the bullet (it's high at $150 a night!) but I'm worried that we'll get within 60 days and I'll be shut out from a less expensive deal.


Thanks!!

You're only talking about waiting another 16 days or so....I say wait....give it a shot!!

 

[WendiDarling]

Thanks to both of you for the feedback!

Yeah, we're looking at Sun-Sun Feb 19-26, so I think 60 days out will be Dec 21st.

I'm currently holding a DVC ressie for Sat Feb 18 for just 4 nights, but I really wanted to only stay DVC for arrival night, then transfer over to Bonnet Creek on Sunday and spend the week enjoying it. So, I guess if we don't get Bonnet Creek, we'll just cut our vacation short and come home Wednesday. But I was really hoping to avoid using all those points that late Feb requires!

So, I'm hearing that a sell out in 2BR Deluxes at 60 days, even during P week, would be rare? That would be welcome news to my nerves.

Oh, and I did check around several places over the past month or so. $1095 was the best price so far. It ranged from there up to $1400...

 

[Poohbug]

I have a quote of $129/night for a two bedroom, June 7-14. Is this a good price? I usually don't visit FL in the summer and I don't know much about summer rates.

It is much better than onsite prices.

 

[kvnchapman]

Hi all!
Are all of the 4 brs pretty much identical? Are they all comparable to the units in tower 6? Any 4 brs with a less than desireable view?
Thanks everyone!
(As a sidenote, we stayed in a 2 br dlx this fall - party of 4 - it was fabulous. Can't wait until our next trip!)

 

[rumblytumbly]

Are they up? pictures?

 

[TinkOhio]

Another holiday question: Does anyone know where we can find a calendar of December and/or holiday activities?

Thanks!

 

[sista]

Planning a May Disney Road trip! Stayed at Bonnet Creek May 2010 and LOVED it!!! Last time we booked through Ken based off recommendations from this board. What are some of the pros and cons of buying off Ebay? Do you have a favorite seller? Is the gist buying off Ebay is more waiting towards your trip vs buying in advance? We are looking at prices and it seems like great prices but not sure I would want to wait until so close to leaving to have something confirmed. Your experiences?

 

[Motsy]

We're planning on possibly staying at BC for the first time for our upcoming trip in late January or sometime in February. I've been looking at auctions on eBay for units, and I found a seller (magicalholidays) who only has 160 feedbacks but at 100%. A lot of them are with Bonnet Creek, and everyone has been very pleased. Would you buy from them? They have a 2 bedroom unit for 29 to February 5 (7 nights) starting the bid at $499 which seems to be what they end up selling for based on his recent auction endings which is amazing, but do you think it's too good to be true even for that time of year?

 

[Bonniec]

I won my auction on Thursday so now crapping myself while waiting for my confirmation number, lol. He told me it would take about a week though.

 

[brucerob62]

We're planning on possibly staying at BC for the first time for our upcoming trip in late January or sometime in February. I've been looking at auctions on eBay for units, and I found a seller (magicalholidays) who only has 160 feedbacks but at 100%. A lot of them are with Bonnet Creek, and everyone has been very pleased. Would you buy from them? They have a 2 bedroom unit for 29 to February 5 (7 nights) starting the bid at $499 which seems to be what they end up selling for based on his recent auction endings which is amazing, but do you think it's too good to be true even for that time of year?

I dont think thats to good to be true..i just got back the week b4 t'gving for 5 nites and paid $400 thru vacationstrategy.com..great to work with..so you have a great price if you trust ebay...Im not a fan..but doesnt sound unreasonable to me.

 

[Upatnoon]

Planning a May Disney Road trip! Stayed at Bonnet Creek May 2010 and LOVED it!!! Last time we booked through Ken based off recommendations from this board. What are some of the pros and cons of buying off Ebay? Do you have a favorite seller? Is the gist buying off Ebay is more waiting towards your trip vs buying in advance? We are looking at prices and it seems like great prices but not sure I would want to wait until so close to leaving to have something confirmed. Your experiences?

Ebay positives:

1. Seller feedback. You can see how long they've been on ebay and what they've bought and sold. One of the powersellers I rented from even offered to sell me trip insurance!
2. Completed items. You can see how much units at Bonnet Creek and elsewhere have been renting for.
3. Ready to roll reservations. No hoping your times are available. Also, even if the resort is sold out, they've many have a reservation to rent.
4. Competition. Keep that price down!
5. Last-second deals. Sometimes people can't go at the last minute and dump their reservations.
6. Ebay Buyer Protection.

If booking Bonnet Creek through an ebay auction, or someone you read about on this forum, it is never the same as picking up the phone and calling Disney or Wyndham to make a reservation. Because of this, the price is much cheaper than going through those official routes.

 

[billash]

Hi,

first trip to BC but cant wait. Trying to choose a tower. have a 5 yr old that has to have her pool/lazy river (even if it will be 60 degrees) and a 2 yr old boy that has to have his playground. Looking at the map it appears that Tower 5 may be best but Bldg 6 may be an option (but dont think it has a river). Not concerned about fireworks, parking lot view, etc. Also renting a car so the shuttle pick up is not in the mix.

Suggestions on Towers please?

Thanks

 

[brucerob62]

Hi,

first trip to BC but cant wait. Trying to choose a tower. have a 5 yr old that has to have her pool/lazy river (even if it will be 60 degrees) and a 2 yr old boy that has to have his playground. Looking at the map it appears that Tower 5 may be best but Bldg 6 may be an option (but dont think it has a river). Not concerned about fireworks, parking lot view, etc. Also renting a car so the shuttle pick up is not in the mix.

Suggestions on Towers please?

Thanks

I just got back and we were in bldg 4 ...out the back door to the left behind bldg 5 is the lazy river.. very close if in 4 or 5 ...the playground i believe is near bldg 2 or 3 on the other side of the lake .. but not far.. if im wrong someone else can chime in on this. great place ...ENJOY!!

 

[Upatnoon]

Hi,

first trip to BC but cant wait. Trying to choose a tower. have a 5 yr old that has to have her pool/lazy river (even if it will be 60 degrees) and a 2 yr old boy that has to have his playground. Looking at the map it appears that Tower 5 may be best but Bldg 6 may be an option (but dont think it has a river). Not concerned about fireworks, parking lot view, etc. Also renting a car so the shuttle pick up is not in the mix.

Suggestions on Towers please?

Thanks

I would request tower 6, 5 or 4 and be happy with any of them.

 

[MommyPoppins]

I have a quote of $129/night for a two bedroom, June 7-14. Is this a good price? I usually don't visit FL in the summer and I don't know much about summer rates.

It is much better than onsite prices.

Yes that is a great price if you don't want to wait until your are 60 days out.

 

[Tracey123]

Hi,

first trip to BC but cant wait. Trying to choose a tower. have a 5 yr old that has to have her pool/lazy river (even if it will be 60 degrees) and a 2 yr old boy that has to have his playground. Looking at the map it appears that Tower 5 may be best but Bldg 6 may be an option (but dont think it has a river). Not concerned about fireworks, parking lot view, etc. Also renting a car so the shuttle pick up is not in the mix.

Suggestions on Towers please?

Thanks

I would choose tower 2. It has the playground and it's a short walk to the mail building that has a lazy river. Plus I believe if you request a lake view you will also have a fire works view!