The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[carlbarry]

The only time I stayed there, September 2009, there were several of us waiting and waiting, and our rooms weren't ready until after 4 pm.
And when I stayed at the Wyndham Grand this past December, the computer was down, and there was a bunch of us sitting and waiting to check in until it was fixed.

 

[Upatnoon]

Getting a little nervous about recent bad review on Trip Advisor...bed bugs, ants, poor service. We got an amazing deal on a 2 bed presidential in building 6 for Thanksgiving, but starting to wonder if this is a mistake. We normally rent DVC but had a bad experience with mildewy rooms at Saratoga Springs, so decided to give WBC a try for a fraction of the cost. Having a clean, bug free property is non negotiable.

It's interesting how all the negative reviews are on TripAdvisor and there are none in the thousands of posts here.

 

[jujube]

Getting a little nervous about recent bad review on Trip Advisor...bed bugs, ants, poor service. We got an amazing deal on a 2 bed presidential in building 6 for Thanksgiving, but starting to wonder if this is a mistake. We normally rent DVC but had a bad experience with mildewy rooms at Saratoga Springs, so decided to give WBC a try for a fraction of the cost. Having a clean, bug free property is non negotiable.

Honestly, the only good thing about trip advisor is the photos. There are so many scam reviews that I've seen there over the years. Some are outright lies.
I would trust the reviews here on the DIS because believe me, if the review is not accurate, someone will jump in and correct really quickly.

 

[aseyrick]

How prevalent are bed bugs? We got them once while staying on Disney property and never, never want to go through that again. At least staying at WH there aren't as many people coming and going. This could be a very deciding issue for us. I know all about checking the mattress, etc. but I could never rest easy if the possibility might exist in the building.

I've read through EVERY SINGLE PAINSTAKING post on both this and the 1st BC thread. There were only 2 instances of bed bugs that were mentioned - 1 in Building 1 & another in Building 2, but both situations were averted by the vacationers when they arrived and looked. That's why I wanted to know if there were other areas of infestations in the other buildings. Regardless, I will def look.

I agree w/ the previous posters re: negative reviews. We tend to ignore the good and focus on the bad. It's sexier. I booked despite some of the negative reviews as the GREAT majority are positive.

 

[disney-akj]

I just checked out from our stay on Saturday. We had a two bedroom in Tower 3. We checked the beds upon arrival (sheets, in between mattress and box springs, head board area) and everything looked fine. We had a great stay and loved the resort!!! Can't say enough positive things about our 8 night stay! We also arrived a little after 3:00 on a Friday and we were allowed to check in before 4:00 with little waiting. A few "no thank yous" at the parking desk and we went up to our room to wait for our luggage to be delivered to us.

 

[budafam]

Another really silly question... do they have an all Disney channel? Like the one you get in the Disney resorts with Stacy and the "must-do's"? I was browsing through pictures the other night and came across one of a tv with her picture on it and I got super excited. I love watching it in the mornings before we head off to the parks and if I'll be able to do that at BC, I'm even MORE excited (silly, I know)

 

[MinnieTeacher]

We really want to stay at Bonnet Creek on our June trip!! It looks wonderful!! We have got quotes from Farrells, vacation strategy and Ken Price. Ken's looks the best if we could get it for $120.00 per night after the 60 days. Has anyone waited until the 60 day mark to book with him? If I wait that long what are the chances he will have something for 8 nights in June? If I book now what are the chances he will reduce his price at the 60 day mark? So confused on what to do!!

 

[emma9630]

Just booked for 7 nights in a 1 bedroom Presidential suite Nov 23rd!!! So excited, it's our first trip to Disney

 

[talulabelle]

We really want to stay at Bonnet Creek on our June trip!! It looks wonderful!! We have got quotes from Farrells, vacation strategy and Ken Price. Ken's looks the best if we could get it for $120.00 per night after the 60 days. Has anyone waited until the 60 day mark to book with him? If I wait that long what are the chances he will have something for 8 nights in June? If I book now what are the chances he will reduce his price at the 60 day mark? So confused on what to do!!

I suggest you head over to Ebay. There is a seller (REDWEEKS4LESS) that is auctioning several June weeks for pretty awesome prices with no reserve. The feedback on the seller looks very good.

 

[DCTooTall]

Getting a little nervous about recent bad review on Trip Advisor...bed bugs, ants, poor service. We got an amazing deal on a 2 bed presidential in building 6 for Thanksgiving, but starting to wonder if this is a mistake. We normally rent DVC but had a bad experience with mildewy rooms at Saratoga Springs, so decided to give WBC a try for a fraction of the cost. Having a clean, bug free property is non negotiable.

It's interesting how all the negative reviews are on TripAdvisor and there are none in the thousands of posts here.

My impression from TripAdvisor tends to be that it's negative reviews are not that good of an indicator of this resort. A lot of people who post the negative reviews there are from people expecting a hotel, not a timeshare resort. There is a very big difference between the 2 in the way things are done, and also in the services provided by the place. If you are expecting a hotel, then the issues with the sales weasels, lack of daily housekeeping, towel checkout, lack a flexibility with checkin/check out times, and until the Grand opened, lack of onsite extras like food, which are quite common and normal in Timeshare resorts and how they operate become a much bigger issue.

I think one thing that helps with all the great reviews we receive here on the resort is that people who book after reading about it here are given a much more realistic set of expectations. You tend to go into it expecting to not be waited on hand and foot like you might at a hotel, and realize that you are getting a great deal on great accommodations and some of those little things that a hotel might offer which are missing are worth missing when you look at all you are getting for the $$.

How prevalent are bed bugs? We got them once while staying on Disney property and never, never want to go through that again. At least staying at WH there aren't as many people coming and going. This could be a very deciding issue for us. I know all about checking the mattress, etc. but I could never rest easy if the possibility might exist in the building.

I think in this day and age, especially in such a major travel location like Orlando, there is a possibility they might exist anywhere, even a Disney resort. All it takes is that the guest before you came from one of the regions suffering infestation issues.

The good news is that Wyndham does a good job dealing with any reported issues. They don't seem to have any major issues with them, and if you are worried about bed bugs just do the usual recommended checks when you first arrive should be sufficient to put your mind at ease. (personally I've been there several times and never had an issue)

 

[Tracey123]

Where can I find an inventory of what is in the kitchen as far as cooking and baking dishes?

Look on this link and go to post #98. On that post there are a lot of pictures of the kitchen and it basically will give you an inventory. I didn't see baking sheets, but there is a deep pyrex that you might be able to use.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2114303


Someone else asked about the Disney channel and they do have it at BC

 

[MinnieTeacher]

I suggest you head over to Ebay. There is a seller (REDWEEKS4LESS) that is auctioning several June weeks for pretty awesome prices with no reserve. The feedback on the seller looks very good.

I've already went that route and lost the bid. By someone elses suggestion I messaged that particular seller about booking the week without the auction, but never heard from redweeks4less. Maybe I'll try again.

 

[Disneyforus]

I've already went that route and lost the bid. By someone elses suggestion I messaged that particular seller about booking the week without the auction, but never heard from redweeks4less. Maybe I'll try again.

I found an auction that was close to my dates, but needed 11 nights total so I messaged the seller to see if he could be flexible. Not only could he accomodate but he booked the first portion(6 nts) that fell within the 60 days and then waited for 5 days to book the second half (5 nts) within 60 days and listed them both at a prearranged time on Ebay so I could "buy it now". It was perfect! He has 100% postiive feedback. I got a 2BR for 11 nights total for $1,060.

You can PM me if you need any additional information.

 

[MK2010]

Look on this link and go to post #98. On that post there are a lot of pictures of the kitchen and it basically will give you an inventory. I didn't see baking sheets, but there is a deep pyrex that you might be able to use.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2114303


Someone else asked about the Disney channel and they do have it at BC

Thanks Tracy123!

 

[budafam]

Someone else asked about the Disney channel and they do have it at BC

The same one as at the resorts? With Stacy? Oh happy days!!! Thank you!

 

[disney-akj]

Another really silly question... do they have an all Disney channel? Like the one you get in the Disney resorts with Stacy and the "must-do's"? I was browsing through pictures the other night and came across one of a tv with her picture on it and I got super excited. I love watching it in the mornings before we head off to the parks and if I'll be able to do that at BC, I'm even MORE excited (silly, I know)

Yes, we watched a lot of Stacy the last few days

We really want to stay at Bonnet Creek on our June trip!! It looks wonderful!! We have got quotes from Farrells, vacation strategy and Ken Price. Ken's looks the best if we could get it for $120.00 per night after the 60 days. Has anyone waited until the 60 day mark to book with him? If I wait that long what are the chances he will have something for 8 nights in June? If I book now what are the chances he will reduce his price at the 60 day mark? So confused on what to do!!

We just returned on Saturday. I booked the 60 day mark with Ken for our spring break trip. I contacted him in July and then again a few weeks before our 60 day mark to see if it still looked possible. It all worked out and we got 8 nights from March 16-24 for $960. I would contact him ASAP with your dates since your 60 day mark is probably approaching fairly soon, and tell him that you are hoping to book the 60 day rate. Ask him if the outlook looks good, he is a honest and easy guy to work with (as well as his wife Denise). He will be up front with you on the possibility. He told me with the additional towers that the 60 day rates have been easier to come by, so I chanced it. (Though I did have a back up hotel booked in case that I really didn't want to stay at, then cancelled when the 60 day mark worked out). He also helped us get 8 nights instead of 7 nights, while others only would help us with 7 nights.

 

[aseyrick]

We really want to stay at Bonnet Creek on our June trip!! It looks wonderful!! We have got quotes from Farrells, vacation strategy and Ken Price. Ken's looks the best if we could get it for $120.00 per night after the 60 days. Has anyone waited until the 60 day mark to book with him? If I wait that long what are the chances he will have something for 8 nights in June? If I book now what are the chances he will reduce his price at the 60 day mark? So confused on what to do!!

fyi - With Vacation Strategies, it's my understanding that they are able to give you the less than 60-day rate upfront due to their premo status, which is why they always have the lowest rate around. Believe me. I checked. My guess is June would be high/prime season, so the rate is higher, but most of the rates I've seen from VS has been under $100/night.

Good luck!

 

[disney-akj]

VS quoted me $1300 which was roughly $160 a night for 8 nights. Ken's 60 day rate was $960 for 8 nights at $120 a night. Ken had the best deal quoted to me out of all of the mentioned parties since I waited until the 60 day mark (VS was actually the most expensive out of the 3 you mentioned). Ebay deals didn't work for us either because of the dates. I crunched a lot of numbers, and Ken was the way to go for us. I was willing to book with the best deal. Of course, I went during the beginning of spring break which is fairly busy. I am guessing you are in the same situation as us, because obviously the VS quote was higher or you wouldn't be asking- LOL : )

 

[MinnieTeacher]

I'm soooooo EXCITED!! Just won my bid on e-bay! Got a 2 bedroom deluxe at Bonnet Creek for a great deal!! Lower than VS or Ken's prices Now to get on with the planning!! Thanks to everyone on here who gave great ideas and suggestions!! I'm sure I will have million questions about Bonnet Creek!

 

[Maavernon]

I had the taxi dilemma as well. Taxis can get expensive. I have a corporate code: TI1 and a discount coupon AD5859JDP for Alamo that gives really good rates. I have a full size SUV for 4-20---4-26 that is $283.
There's a code for a free day compact through full size:AF4917AAM
Compact - 184.52
Midsize-191.37
full size - 207.47
These are for my dates. Yours might be cheaper.

These codes include:This is for the full size car but applies to any in this group and also in the group with the above code for SUvs and minivans
Step 3: Select rental options and calculate total
Base Rate - Fullsize (USD)
(1) Time & Distance ($200.43/Rental) $200.43
Discount Coupon Accepted $3.37
Contract I.D. Pep Master
Inclusive Rate Items
No Charge Distance Included
Collision Damage Waiver Full Included
Extended Protection Included
Upfront Fuel Included
Customer Facility Charge 2.50/day Included
Airport Access Fee 10 % Included
Tire/battery Fee .02/day Included
Florida Surcharge 2.00/day Included
Vehicle License Fee .62/day Included
Sales Tax (6.50%) $3.09
Guaranteed Base Rate Included
Unlimited Miles Included
For information on coverage products, ex:Collision Damage Waiver(CDW) click here
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Underage primary driver (age 19 - 24) ($25.00/day)
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Subtotal
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or via Online Check-In or Save Time.

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$0.00
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Offset ($1.25/Rental)
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Infant Seat ($6.99/Day; $70.00/Max Amt)
$0.00
Child/toddler Seat ($6.99/Day; $70.00/Max Amt)
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Gps Navigation Device ($11.99/Day; $69.65/Week; $179.99/Max Amt)
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Roadside Plus ($4.99/Day)
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Return Fuel at any level ($3.72/gal)
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The total upfront fuel charge reflected is an estimate based on
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This charge may change at time of rental.
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Taxes, Surcharges and Fees Help Info Airport Access Fee 10 %
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Sales Tax (6.50%)
$0.24
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Calculate Estimated Total Estimated Total
$207.47

Thanks so much for this info - some of it worked for me just now! We are doing a split stay at poly 5/24-28 then WBC 5/28-6/2. Plan to get rental from WDW car center and drop off at airport. The coupon code worked, I got $25 off an SUV. The corp code didn't seem to work for me. Total price incl a car seat is $363.36. Anyone think I can do better?