Mommydust
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- Feb 27, 2011
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Add us to the multitudes who looooove Bonnet Creek!
Booked through Ken Price of VacationUpgrades. Went off without a hitch. Ken was great to work with. He was prompt with replies both through email and phone. My stay was midweek - midweek requiring two separate reservations. That was merely a paperwork thing, and of no consequence or inconvenience.
When we arrived, we were asked if we had a tower request. I asked for tower 6 having heard it was the newest tower. They had only one suite available and it was parking lot view. We took it anyway but could probably have gotten a nicer view in another tower. I don't understand the fuss about fireworks view. They are distant and last for such a short while. I would much prefer a pool view. As it was, I got neither, but really... everything was so wonderful at WBC, I could care less.
Our room was a one bedroom deluxe suite on the 6th floor. The room was spotless, and wonderful. The decor was quite attractive. We had flat screen TV's in living and bed room. A king size bed. Two person jacuzzi tub. Granite countertops. Separate shower. Two vanities. Fully equipped kitchen with Cuisinart coffee maker, blender, full size fridge, stove and microwave. Stacked full size washer/dryer. Blow dryer in bathroom. Included among supplies were liquid dish detergent, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, and samples of soaps, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, coffee, coffee filters, hot chocolate, popcorn, s & p.
There was wireless internet which worked quite well, and a Cat 5 ethernet cable attached to the phone.
We DID NOT get any calls pushing the timeshare presentation. And got no hard sell at check-in either. Didn't have to fill out anything asking our income when we got our parking pass. All that happened was the very nice women checking us in said, "There will be a 90 minute presentation on WBC tomorrow morning for you to attend..." I interrupted and said we'd like to pass on that, and she said, "No problem, if you change your mind, let me know." And honestly, I wished they would have pushed harder cause DH and I would seriously consider purchasing, we liked it THAT MUCH.
The pools were wonderful, and heated. The lazy river was strong enough to carry us comfortably around the loop over and over. Tower 6 has a wonderful pirate ship themed pool with a terrific slide for the little ones. There were plenty of hot tubs around and cabanas also. Guests can use facilities at any of the towers and at the Grand Wyndham Hotel. We enjoyed walking the premises - a loop around a large central pond with 2 water fountains. The environment was very conducive to meeting others, with a variety of planned activities. Our second night there we were drawn to the sound of dueling pianos coming from a bar outside tower 4. We found a cheerful crowd of patrons singing along to pop tunes of the 50's - 80's led by two hugely talented and entertaining pianists. Think Sweet Caroline, Sweet Home Alabama, New York New York, etc. What a blast! Our last night, we found karaoke outside tower 3. Another fun time! We also got a good size pizza there for 14.99 and it was delicious.
The buses were prompt and the drivers were great. They were all pleasant and helpful. The buses themselves could use some upgrading, but we have no complaints about the ability of WBC to get us to the parks on time. We NEVER had a bus arrive late for pickup. The bus pick-ups are at Tower 6 and Tower 1. Consider that when you request a tower. They generally run every half hour.
We stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo house last June. It was a beautiful facility, but honestly, my husband and I both preferred WBC. The suites are FAR more comfortable and roomier at WBC then the rooms at AKL (there is actually no comparison). The proximity to the parks is better. The transportation was at least comparable, if not better, at WBC. And the $$$, OMG, WBC is a fraction of what AKL costs.
I don't know if I covered everything here. Feel free to ask questions. I am sooo grateful I happened upon this thread, and this post is just my little way to pay it forward. If you already booked WBC sight unseen, rest assured, you will not be disappointed.
Booked through Ken Price of VacationUpgrades. Went off without a hitch. Ken was great to work with. He was prompt with replies both through email and phone. My stay was midweek - midweek requiring two separate reservations. That was merely a paperwork thing, and of no consequence or inconvenience.
When we arrived, we were asked if we had a tower request. I asked for tower 6 having heard it was the newest tower. They had only one suite available and it was parking lot view. We took it anyway but could probably have gotten a nicer view in another tower. I don't understand the fuss about fireworks view. They are distant and last for such a short while. I would much prefer a pool view. As it was, I got neither, but really... everything was so wonderful at WBC, I could care less.
Our room was a one bedroom deluxe suite on the 6th floor. The room was spotless, and wonderful. The decor was quite attractive. We had flat screen TV's in living and bed room. A king size bed. Two person jacuzzi tub. Granite countertops. Separate shower. Two vanities. Fully equipped kitchen with Cuisinart coffee maker, blender, full size fridge, stove and microwave. Stacked full size washer/dryer. Blow dryer in bathroom. Included among supplies were liquid dish detergent, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent, and samples of soaps, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, coffee, coffee filters, hot chocolate, popcorn, s & p.
There was wireless internet which worked quite well, and a Cat 5 ethernet cable attached to the phone.
We DID NOT get any calls pushing the timeshare presentation. And got no hard sell at check-in either. Didn't have to fill out anything asking our income when we got our parking pass. All that happened was the very nice women checking us in said, "There will be a 90 minute presentation on WBC tomorrow morning for you to attend..." I interrupted and said we'd like to pass on that, and she said, "No problem, if you change your mind, let me know." And honestly, I wished they would have pushed harder cause DH and I would seriously consider purchasing, we liked it THAT MUCH.
The pools were wonderful, and heated. The lazy river was strong enough to carry us comfortably around the loop over and over. Tower 6 has a wonderful pirate ship themed pool with a terrific slide for the little ones. There were plenty of hot tubs around and cabanas also. Guests can use facilities at any of the towers and at the Grand Wyndham Hotel. We enjoyed walking the premises - a loop around a large central pond with 2 water fountains. The environment was very conducive to meeting others, with a variety of planned activities. Our second night there we were drawn to the sound of dueling pianos coming from a bar outside tower 4. We found a cheerful crowd of patrons singing along to pop tunes of the 50's - 80's led by two hugely talented and entertaining pianists. Think Sweet Caroline, Sweet Home Alabama, New York New York, etc. What a blast! Our last night, we found karaoke outside tower 3. Another fun time! We also got a good size pizza there for 14.99 and it was delicious.
The buses were prompt and the drivers were great. They were all pleasant and helpful. The buses themselves could use some upgrading, but we have no complaints about the ability of WBC to get us to the parks on time. We NEVER had a bus arrive late for pickup. The bus pick-ups are at Tower 6 and Tower 1. Consider that when you request a tower. They generally run every half hour.
We stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo house last June. It was a beautiful facility, but honestly, my husband and I both preferred WBC. The suites are FAR more comfortable and roomier at WBC then the rooms at AKL (there is actually no comparison). The proximity to the parks is better. The transportation was at least comparable, if not better, at WBC. And the $$$, OMG, WBC is a fraction of what AKL costs.
I don't know if I covered everything here. Feel free to ask questions. I am sooo grateful I happened upon this thread, and this post is just my little way to pay it forward. If you already booked WBC sight unseen, rest assured, you will not be disappointed.
& Are the PS very hard to get? & Are there any floor plans of them? 
(that's my happy dance)
Any suggestions?
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