The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[ash-n-brensmom]

Alright everyone...we just got settled from checking in. PLEASE!!!!! Check for bed bugs!!!!! We originally were given room 417 in tower 1...we checked the second bedroom (double beds), and no problems. Then we checked the king bed in the master and the mattress had black spots on the "head" of the bed...and the label was spotted as well. Then we actually saw one of the bugs run away from the light. We checked afterwards on line to confirm what we saw was acutually a bed bug...CONFIRMED!!! We got assigned a room in tower 2 7th floor and it's all clear. This can happen anywhere...so PLEASE check!!!!

 

[Bonniec]

What are they doing about that room??

How did you check it? In the dark?

 

[2wins]

Oh my gosh! I hope they are being very proacticve. Disney actually has a bed bug sniffing dog for it's resorts. Somebody posted on the resorts site that they were at the Poly and got bed bugs. Disney took their luggage, stroller and clothing to heat treat them, and let them pick out clothing from the gift shop. I always check for bed bugs, but sometimes there are not tell tale signs. There is a bed bug registry you can check on line. The OP should register her findings with them. Oh brother, bed bugs are a HUGE fear of mine!

 

[roostersgirl]

Can I ask what they charged you?

sure, $735 for the week, 2 bedroom deluxe...3rd week of May.

 

[roostersgirl]

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!

that is great to hear...it's always hard when you are doing everything online..so far he has been very helpful with us...quick & easy rental/down-payment. Have fun on your trip!!! we have 4 months to go..but, as I scroll through this forum there is alot of planning involved and lots of tips/help from people!!

 

[mommato4]

Ok, trying to plan our first ever trip to WDW. We've been to DL 4 times, we were just there over Christmas. We'd like to go over Christmas 2012. We'd be flying, I really wanted to stay on site but Bonnet Creek is looking good
I'm feeling very overwhelmed and I'm guessing that'll get worse before better. I just hate not knowing where I'm going. When I book for DL I know where all the off site hotels etc are.
How awesome is BC? How much of a pain is getting to the park? Do we need a car?
There will be 7 of us, 5 kids 17, 14, 10, 7, and 2.

 

[Bonniec]

I think this has been asked before but is there a schedule for the buses?

Also, how bad is the bus system at WBC? I'd really rather use that over driving since our family splits up often and I'd like my older kids to be free to coem and go as they wish.

 

[disney-akj]

I have a question that I can not seem to find the answer to after searching. I thought I would post the question here before I opened a new thread?

We are staying at Bonnet Creek for the first time in March and will be driving to the parks. Since I have always relied on Disney transportation, I have never paid any attention to what roads to take to get to the parks, etc. So my question is....

What is the best route to get from Bonnet Creek to all four parks, water parks, Universal, etc. Are the roads clearly marked? Is there a quicker route than another? A road we should avoid?? We do have a GPS system, but I would like advice from the experts

Thanks in Advance.

 

[tjlamphere]

We will be at BC in 5 weeks...I would be devastated to see bed bugs! Never saw any and wouldn't expect any in a quality resort like Bonnet Creek. Anyone else ever saw them there? It would totally ruin my vacation to be infested with bed bugs, or even to see any sign of their existence in my room.

Should I be concerned?????

 

[Brian Noble]

What is the best route to get from Bonnet Creek to all four parks, water parks, Universal, etc. Are the roads clearly marked?

Getting to the parks is pretty easy; just follow the signs. Getting back will require a little more care---follow the signs to Epcot Area Resorts and then the Caribbean Beach Resort. Bonnet's entrance is just down the road from there, on the same side as CBR's entrance, just a little closer to DTD. There is a sign there for Bonnet Creek, but it's not huge, so keep your eyes peeled.

 

[Janet Hill]

We will be at BC in 5 weeks...I would be devastated to see bed bugs! Never saw any and wouldn't expect any in a quality resort like Bonnet Creek. Anyone else ever saw them there? It would totally ruin my vacation to be infested with bed bugs, or even to see any sign of their existence in my room.

Should I be concerned?????

You should always be concerned and look for them.

My daughter got bed bags from a Marriott resort - they are everywhere.

 

[kkandaj]

We are bringing my MIL with us, but she will be leaving two days earlier than we are. DH said he will call a cab for her to go back to the airport, but I am hoping to use MEARS or some other form of transportation.

Her flight is at 11:30am. At what time should I have her picked up? It is on a Thursday. I was thinking like 8:30, so she can get to the airport and through Security, but want to make sure I give her plenty of time. Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance!

 

[ge0rgette2]

I'm concerned about booking thru Ken or Vac Strategy, got prices on both - $500.00 difference between for the same dates and room size.

Anyone have anything to add?

Ken was very nice explaining why he thinks the other company is less .. making me a tad nervous but in reading reviews no one has openly admitted having anything bad to say about vac strategy.

 

[mikat]

We are bringing my MIL with us, but she will be leaving two days earlier than we are. DH said he will call a cab for her to go back to the airport, but I am hoping to use MEARS or some other form of transportation.

If you really want to make sure your MIL is well cared for, there is a wonderful gentleman by the name of Ed Korgan who runs a private car business in Orlando, He used to work for one of the big companies but wanted to go out on his own and really get o know his clientele. Ed was wonderful for our family this past summer, running me, my children and husband, and my sister on three separate airport / hotel runs. It will cost you more, but I can promise you that Ed will take care of her. He was wonderful with my children, the kindest gentleman, and even surprised my husband by having my sister answer his phone - it was a cute joke for both of them.

If you do a search on the DISboards for Ed Korgan, you will see nothing but positive reviews. Here is his site:

taxi-mco.com/Drivers/Edward%20A.%20Korgan%20Jr.htm

He answers e-mails very promptly and personally called me twice, both a few weeks out and the day before our trip, to make sure we felt comfortable with where to meet. I'm sure he would have a good idea of what time to pick her up - he always calculates on the cautious side.

No relation to his company, I just am a super-pleased customer.

 

[JessLCH]

I'm concerned about booking thru Ken or Vac Strategy, got prices on both - $500.00 difference between for the same dates and room size.

Anyone have anything to add?

Ken was very nice explaining why he thinks the other company is less .. making me a tad nervous but in reading reviews no one has openly admitted having anything bad to say about vac strategy.

What did Ken say to you about the price difference that made you a tad nervous?

 

[ge0rgette2]

That VS books and then might rebook closer to our dates, which owners can do, as they book to third parties like me. They will rebook cheaper and give me a different confirmation number. It's a risk he said.

I'm just uneasy on the price difference is all. He's booking the same room, same dates and a huge difference in price.

 

[Teacher03]

That VS books and then might rebook closer to our dates, which owners can do, as they book to third parties like me. They will rebook cheaper and give me a different confirmation number. It's a risk he said.

I'm just uneasy on the price difference is all. He's booking the same room, same dates and a huge difference in price.

I talked to the owner of Vacation Strategy today and she put me at ease. She sent me an email confirming my dates, etc., and I had to call to ask a question. I didn't ask her about the price difference, but maybe it is because they are a new company and need to attract customers???

I guess it is just so easy to be suspicious since there is a such a price difference, but no one has anything negative to say about them, so I am going to try to not worry about it.

 

[JessLCH]

That VS books and then might rebook closer to our dates, which owners can do, as they book to third parties like me. They will rebook cheaper and give me a different confirmation number. It's a risk he said.

I'm just uneasy on the price difference is all. He's booking the same room, same dates and a huge difference in price.

I'm unsure why that is a "risk" ???

I have a 2 bedroom presidential booked with Vacation Strategy for an amazing rate for Thanksgiving. Nothing I have read here has me the slightest bit worried.

 

[ge0rgette2]

Unsure of the risk either -- I just happened to email him asking if he was willing to meet their price, and he explained the differences.


"There are brokers out there (e.g. Century 21 and Vacation Strategy to name two) that seek other Wyndham owners for their points, and whose reimbursement to the owners is less than the owners’ actual maintenance costs. So they rent other people’s timeshare to 3rd parties (i.e. you). The broker is taking advantage of the owner who is getting shortchanged, since they are not even covering their maintenance cost, let alone the money they spent to acquire their timeshare. Since the broker hasn’t made that investment, he can afford to put a small fee on top of his reimbursement to the owners. The reason the owners are offering their points at a loss is probably because they cannot afford to travel themselves (my guess is because of the economy)."

 

[kjs1976]

Is Roamba at Wyndham Bonnet Creek one of the timeshare bldgs? I can get a great deal over Easter for $98 a night for a king 1bdrm deluxe view. I have one month to cancel for complete refund through orbitz. Thoughts????