The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[LekiaHall]

Got a great rate from Vacation Strategy, but I'm a bit nervous to go for it. Wish there was more feedback on the boards about them.

 

[czmom]

Got a great rate from Vacation Strategy, but I'm a bit nervous to go for it. Wish there was more feedback on the boards about them.

I just wanted to say that we used Vacation Strategy for a 2 bdrm Dec 10-17 and had no problems at all. They were very nice, and prompt about emails and sending all confirmation letters.
I would not hesitate to use them again! And their price was wonderful!

 

[LekiaHall]

I just wanted to say that we used Vacation Strategy for a 2 bdrm Dec 10-17 and had no problems at all. They were very nice, and prompt about emails and sending all confirmation letters.
I would not hesitate to use them again! And their price was wonderful!

Thanks for this feedback. It helps; got a great rate and really want to just seal the deal. Holding out to see what Vacation Upgrades can offer and will go from there.

Thanks again!

 

[Bonniec]

We had a parking lot view on the end of the building also look out across the golf course at the Waldorf. 959 was the room number. I think I took a pic of the chair for laughs but no pic of the view.

We're gonna be in 950. I think the even numbers are on the opposite side. Im so freaking excited! lol 3 weeks to go

 

[GAGirlInVA]

We just slipped over to Wal-mart from the airport and bought a cheap car seat for $14 and left it behind when we flew home. You can also rent car seats from the rental car companies but it is going to cost you more. We used KingofCarrentals on ebay this time and everything went very smooth...will definitely use him again.

I'd need an infant seat by then.. God willing.

DH is totally excited. Especially since the last time we went to Disney our KING room was a 2 double room. I've never understood how a major corporation can't inventory their rooms better. Never had that problem in any other hotel-- even in sold out resorts.

 

[princessap]

Thanks for this feedback. It helps; got a great rate and really want to just seal the deal. Holding out to see what Vacation Upgrades can offer and will go from there.

Thanks again!

We love Bonnet Creek and I have always had good service with Ken from vacation upgrades. For our next trip he is 800 more than vacation strategy..I feel bad not using Ken again but he says he cannot match it

 

[brucerob62]

i agree vacationstrategy..was the best..cheap rate..had a great time and great resort..cant go wrong ..have a great trip

 

[princessap]

are they good at getting fireworks view?? I have always gotten it with Ken and my girls love watching them at night so it is important to us.
thanks

 

[SeptemberGirl]

are they good at getting fireworks view?? I have always gotten it with Ken and my girls love watching them at night so it is important to us.
thanks

Oh my word, they have firework view rooms???

We are owners (actually it's the inlaws's place, God bless them) and we have never been there - can we just request that?

 

[carpetride]

We're gonna be in 950. I think the even numbers are on the opposite side. Im so freaking excited! lol 3 weeks to go

Thats how I remember it being.

 

[Bonniec]

are they good at getting fireworks view?? I have always gotten it with Ken and my girls love watching them at night so it is important to us.
thanks

I might be wrong but I don't think you can choose ahead of time. You can call the resort and make a request but no guarantees.

I think the only exception is the presidentials. They are already assigned which is how I know my room number.

 

[peachydreamyxx]

hey everyone! we are staying here 3/25/12-4/1/12. ive been trying to read through all the pages but havent seen an updated shuttle schedule. can anyone tell me the approximate shuttle times? trying to map out our week

 

[LekiaHall]

We love Bonnet Creek and I have always had good service with Ken from vacation upgrades. For our next trip he is 800 more than vacation strategy..I feel bad not using Ken again but he says he cannot match it

Still haven't heard back from Ken with my quote, so I'm going with Vacation Strategy. Good to know others have used them with no problem. Thanks!

 

[Brian Noble]

I don't think you can choose ahead of time.

Some high-point owners do have a perk that allows them to choose a specific room when they make the reservation. There have been varying reports about whether Bonnet honors it, but recent ones seem to suggest that they do.

 

[brucerob62]

hey everyone! we are staying here 3/25/12-4/1/12. ive been trying to read through all the pages but havent seen an updated shuttle schedule. can anyone tell me the approximate shuttle times? trying to map out our week

they usually pick up and depart every 20 to 30 minutes..one bus goes to i believe MK and epcot..and the other to AK AND HS AND DTD..they pick up at tower 6 and 2...if you need to know..when you arrive..but i could be wrong..they will give you one when u check-in..and remember check the lowest income level..if u dont want to go thru a dumb tour..unless you want to waste 3 hrs of your trip..it wont be 90 minutes

 

[SYDCOLEMOM]

I took the plunge last night and booked with Vacation Strategies ! Ken was $400 more and couldnt match. We are booked for 10 nights (1 bedroom with King bed and living room has a pull out full size bed) 5/23/12 to 6/2/12 for $1057 (total including tax and cleaning fee). Humaira with vacation Strategies has been very kind and answered all my emails within 15 minutes. Ive done alot of research and only heard good things about them. Im so excited ! this will be our first time staying off site. The resort looks beautiful !!

 

[nedac]

ooops, double post.

 

[nedac]

OK, we are tossing around the idea of doing a lower budget trip in May.

Our 2 options are:

-On-site, value resort with dining and non-park-hopping passes
-Off-site, somewhere like Bonnet Creek, obviously without the dining plan and the same park passes.

I have 2 questions:

-Without reading through 75 pages of this thread, what the best way(s) to get a rate and to book at Bonnet Creek?
-Which way is the best value?

If it helps, we are driving, so parking cost may be a factor.

 

[SYDCOLEMOM]

OK, we are tossing around the idea of doing a lower budget trip in May.

Our 2 options are:

-On-site, value resort with dining and non-park-hopping passes
-Off-site, somewhere like Bonnet Creek, obviously without the dining plan and the same park passes.

I have 2 questions:

-Without reading through 75 pages of this thread, what the best way(s) to get a rate and to book at Bonnet Creek?
-Which way is the best value?

If it helps, we are driving, so parking cost may be a factor.

I priced Pop Century for the same time frame. Bonnet Creek was about $300 cheaper and you have alot more room including a full size kitchen. When looking for quotes I recommend www.vacationstrategy.com -they have been the cheapest so far.

 

[LekiaHall]

Got my quote from Ken. He's a little over $200 more expensive. Since the price difference isn't that much, I'm wondering if I should go w/ him since he seems to have a longer reputation on the board.