The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[MommyPoppins]

I second the Disney YES program. We haven't done it(yet), but if there are dates for Sept. we will do it. We are Florida residents and it still saves us money. Plus my kids are really excited about the actual class!

 

[tanyaandallie]

If it were us we would absolutely do a 2 BR, just so kids have their own space and us ours. There are 5 in our family and were doing a 3 BR, having our own personal space on a vacation is a huge sanity saver.

Secondly I would look into Disney YES programs and put one of your kids in one while your there and then purchase the 7 day tickets through them, heck or even 10 days for a few $ more. The programs only take 3 hours (usually end by 11 am), are an amazing experience, and save you almost 1/2 the cost on your tickets. We got 5 7 day hoppers w/ water parks and quest for just over 1k where it would have cost us almost 1900 (saved $888). For the 3 hours time (and experience) its SO worth looking into if there is one running while your there.
http://www.disneyyouth.com/individual-enrollment/
Then use the money saved and consider the other parks.

WOW! I have never heard of this program!!! So, if your child attends you can buy the discounted tickets for the whole family? Do you know if they normally have the program during the summer at WDW? I'm very interested! My dd will be 9 when we go and I'm sure would love to attend. I'd LOVE to reap the benefits of the discount!

 

[dizneechic]

WOW! I have never heard of this program!!! So, if your child attends you can buy the discounted tickets for the whole family? Do you know if they normally have the program during the summer at WDW? I'm very interested! My dd will be 9 when we go and I'm sure would love to attend. I'd LOVE to reap the benefits of the discount!

Yes you get tickets for the entire family. On one of the pages you have to enter everyone going (adults/kids up to 8 people) and then on the next page you select the child/adult who will be attending the class. You pay for your tickets the day you sign up (heads up so your prepared) and then pick them up when you arrive at a park (or DTD) guest services. Disney hotels are not capable of issuing the YES tickets. They will all say "child" on them but its OK for the adults (its the only way they print ). You can not do any modifications to the tickets once there so make sure you order what you need (or more ) when signing up.

As for summer offerings I believe they do some but very few. I've seen most classes posted during the school year (sept-june), but that's not to say they don't exist. We're always prepared to end up paying rack rate for tickets and consider being able to take a YES class a huge bonus (and savings!), this way were not counting on the discount to be able to go. Keep your eyes open, the next batch of classes should be posting soon.

 

[skylizard]

I posted this in the other thread also, but how di you get the free wifi?
I know that WBC offers free internet in all the rooms, but you have to physically connect to the internet wire. I've heard guests say that you can buy a router and make the internet wireless. As someone who is not tech savvy, how would I go about doing this? What kind of router do I buy?

 

[ama223]

Okay, we have decided to stay WBC and I feel like we got a good rate with Vacation Strategy. A couple of questions. It will be me, DH, DS11 and DS9 and we are debating between 1 bdrm and 2 bdrm. What would you do? Is there ever a chance you can book a 1 and get upgraded to a 2? When I break it down by nite, I think $23.80 isn't that much more to spend to get a 2nd bed and bathroom, but then I think $238 is 1 person's ticket to Discovery Cove. We will be there 10 nites and 7 day park tickets to Disney and maybe Discovery Cove and SW so I know we won't be in the room alot but let me know what you guys think?

DEFINITELY do 2 bedrooms.. we went with our DSs (4.5 and 2 at the time) and we had a 2BR and it was great to have the extra room.

 

[ge0rgette2]

Whats the best way to inquire and book!? I think dec will be pretty expensive

 

[thelawnet]

Just a point re receiving packages at the resort. This is possible but not unproblematic. I had three packages shipped to me at the resort, two by UPS, which was fine but it took them a long time to track it down, the first time they said it wasn't there, so I had to come back with the tracking name.

The one that went via USPS, however was much worse, it arrived in the Orlando area after 2 days, as per the standard for the service, and then it spent SEVEN days 'out for delivery' without being delivered. Eventually it was delivered after 9 days, but the catch is USPS do not deliver to the resort - they deliver to the Lake Buena Vista Post Office.

Therefore I would NOT recommend getting your package delivered to WBC, unless you have plenty of spare time (I missed my package, as it 'arrived' after we had checked out), instead have it shipped to:

Mr/s. Your Name
GENERAL DELIVERY
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32836-9999

Then you can pick it up yourself.

I guess you could get it shipped to a UPS location too....

 

[Tracey123]

Okay, we have decided to stay WBC and I feel like we got a good rate with Vacation Strategy. A couple of questions. It will be me, DH, DS11 and DS9 and we are debating between 1 bdrm and 2 bdrm. What would you do? Is there ever a chance you can book a 1 and get upgraded to a 2? When I break it down by nite, I think $23.80 isn't that much more to spend to get a 2nd bed and bathroom, but then I think $238 is 1 person's ticket to Discovery Cove. We will be there 10 nites and 7 day park tickets to Disney and maybe Discovery Cove and SW so I know we won't be in the room alot but let me know what you guys think?

You should definitely go with the two bedroom. The pull out would be small for two. Plus with them having their own bedroom you can wake up and have your coffee without waking up everyone : )

 

[2wins]

We stayed in a 4 bdrm Presidential Nov 2010 and loved it. If someone can tell me how to post pics I will. We rented from Ken @ Vacation upgrades and loved working with him. However we are trying to save a little extra money this trip. Has anyone worked with another reputable owner? Also, I started a pass-it on in Nov. It sounds like the pay it forward bins that are on the BC thread. how can I find more info on it?

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Would love to see those pics, 2wins - but I've never done so myself, either.
Also looking forward to our upcoming BC stay!

 

[NHLFAN]

Just arrived back from a wonderful NYE weekend stay at WBC. Even with the resort near capacity, the resort was relaxing and everyone we talked too seemed to be in a great mood.

 

[Bonniec]

We stayed in a 4 bdrm Presidential Nov 2010 and loved it. If someone can tell me how to post pics I will. We rented from Ken @ Vacation upgrades and loved working with him. However we are trying to save a little extra money this trip. Has anyone worked with another reputable owner? Also, I started a pass-it on in Nov. It sounds like the pay it forward bins that are on the BC thread. how can I find more info on it?

Upload your pics to a hosting site. I just use photobucket. You'll need to shrink your photos first with whatever software you have. I shrink them to 72 dpi and the largest size 600 pixels (link or width). Then upload them to photobucket. Copy the image tag one it has [ img] in the link and paste that here.

I'd love to see them since we are staying in a 4 bedroom pres on the 20th

 

[2wins]

http://s247.photobucket.com/albums/gg155/twinma2/

I hope this works. This is a 4 bedroom presidential unit in Tower 2. We loved it!

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Your pics are stunning, 2wins! Thanks for shaing!
Did you make any requests for your room? I ask because that's a great view you had!
We're staying in a 3 bdrm Presidential in JuneJuly and I'd love to ask for a view similar to yours... (But I realize that nothing's guaranteed...)
Thanks!
Gretchen

 

[roostersgirl]

just booked our first disney trip! we are staying here at Wyndham Bonnet Creek...thanks to this thread (and others) this looks like the perfect place for our family. We booked with Utopia Vacations for 7 nights this upcoming May & got a great deal!...Now, to wait.....we are all so excited!!

 

[2wins]

Thanks Gretchen,

We did not request a room or view. I think that most of the 4 bd Presidentials have amazing views with balconies that run the entire length of the units. When we first checked in we were told that we would be in Tower 6 and were very pleased. Our unit was not ready, so we agreed to listen to the "Timeshare Presentation" and took the tour. It wasn't as awful as one would imagine. At the end we politely declined, the sales guy was pretty cool and did not push the hard sale on us. we got a $100 amex and were on our way. When we went to get our room info we were told that we would be in Tower 2. My husband was pretty mad, but when we opened the door to our beautiful unit he was all smiles. I was very pleased with my little find. Thank you Vette Chick and all of the Disers for their valuable input and info. I could never have found this place without all of you. I know you will all love this place.

BTW, can anyone tell me the difference between a 2dr deluxe villa and a 2bdr Presidential?

 

[2wins]

Can I ask what they charged you?

 

[Bonniec]

BTW, can anyone tell me the difference between a 2dr deluxe villa and a 2bdr Presidential?

The deluxe is their standard room. Im not sure why they name it. All the 2 bedrooms are "deluxes" except presidentials

 

[dizneechic]

just booked our first disney trip! we are staying here at Wyndham Bonnet Creek...thanks to this thread (and others) this looks like the perfect place for our family. We booked with Utopia Vacations for 7 nights this upcoming May & got a great deal!...Now, to wait.....we are all so excited!!

Congrats! We're vacationing using Utopia as well and leave next week. I have to say Pauls been great all along but this final week leading up to check in he's been wonderful. Every few days sending along more info, guest certificates, room confirmations etc. Makes you get really excited as the days dwindle down!

 

[Bonniec]

Does anyone happen to know how far the edible arrangement place is from Wyndam Bonnet Creek? Im trying to decide if I should have something delivered or pick it up.