The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[jujube]

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?

You're welcome. Unfortunately, the ID only worked for a short time.
Check out this thread:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2899031

Some people are also having luck renting through expedia.ca

 

[Disneyforus]

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!

Cool!So excited for you! Have fun planning!

 

[disney-akj]

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!

Good for you! Did you find a seller that would add on the 8th night for you? Just so I know for the future.

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Hey, everyone. I just wanted to pipe in here about the bed bug situation. I was the most recent "victim" of the bed bug saga.

It wasn't that bad. We are pretty diligent about checking so when we found evidence and then an actual bug, we called the front desk and got assigned a room in another tower. When I contacted them later regarding their policy in dealing with the little critters, I was glad to hear that they take care of it properly. I even googled the company that they use and it looks like they have a very good plan to deal with them.

That being said, what I wasn't happy about was how WBC handled my family and our situation. Not going to get into it again, been there done that, even on my TR. But, I know that if the same situation came up at WDW resort, we would have been taken MUCH better care of than we were.

Now, on to the whole, can't stay where there have been bed bugs thought process....
Check out bedbugregistry.com...or better yet, DON'T. Because you will never leave home again. They are EVERYWHERE! Sorry to burst anyone's bubble. We stayed in a building in Disney's Caribbean Beach the very month that they had a HUGE bed bug infestation. Never knew it, never came home with any of the little buggers. We were VERY lucky. So, now we check every time we stay somewhere. It's just become habit now.

Please, don't let these things keep you from staying anywhere. It's part of the life and times we live in these days. Every one travels so far across the globe and the bed bugs are traveling with us. Just be diligent!

 

[dtum]

Hey, everyone. I just wanted to pipe in here about the bed bug situation. I was the most recent "victim" of the bed bug saga.
It wasn't that bad. We are pretty diligent about checking so when we found evidence and then an actual bug, we called the front desk and got assigned a room in another tower. When I contacted them later regarding their policy in dealing with the little critters, I was glad to hear that they take care of it properly. I even googled the company that they use and it looks like they have a very good plan to deal with them.

That being said, what I wasn't happy about was how WBC handled my family and our situation. Not going to get into it again, been there done that, even on my TR. But, I know that if the same situation came up at WDW resort, we would have been taken MUCH better care of than we were.

Now, on to the whole, can't stay where there have been bed bugs thought process....
Check out bedbugregistry.com...or better yet, DON'T. Because you will never leave home again. They are EVERYWHERE! Sorry to burst anyone's bubble. We stayed in a building in Disney's Caribbean Beach the very month that they had a HUGE bed bug infestation. Never knew it, never came home with any of the little buggers. We were VERY lucky. So, now we check every time we stay somewhere. It's just become habit now.

Please, don't let these things keep you from staying anywhere. It's part of the life and times we live in these days. Every one travels so far across the globe and the bed bugs are traveling with us. Just be diligent!

Have to agree they are every where. We got ours back in 2004 before they were "popular" and it was a Disney resort. Never even knowing about them at that time other than the little good night saying we never thought of them. We didn't even find out what the problem was until months later when they had infested our home. It was absolutely horrible getting them out of our home. So if you find them in your room, be careful where your clothes and luggage were sitting. Bedbugs travel through carpet and love to "hitchhike" home with you.

 

[MinnieTeacher]

Good for you! Did you find a seller that would add on the 8th night for you? Just so I know for the future.

No I just went with the advertised 7 nights. We will just get something "in town" for Saturday night.

 

[ash-n-brensmom]

Have to agree they are every where. We got ours back in 2004 before they were "popular" and it was a Disney resort. Never even knowing about them at that time other than the little good night saying we never thought of them. We didn't even find out what the problem was until months later when they had infested our home. It was absolutely horrible getting them out of our home. So if you find them in your room, be careful where your clothes and luggage were sitting. Bedbugs travel through carpet and love to "hitchhike" home with you.

Ugh!! So true! We made sure our belongings didn't make it past the front door before we checked. Also, they can travel from luggage to luggage in cargo holds. I got some great advice to put everything in garbage bags before packing to go. Then making sure everything is "clear" before wearing them. Then do the same for packing to go home and then wash everything in hot water but don't bring the luggage inside before inspecting it or leaving it in the cold or hot ....ie:garage or hot sun...there is a great website with lots of info...just google bed bugs...you'll find lots of info.

 

[MinnieTeacher]

I have noticed some things posted about lengthy check-ins. Is it not possible to check in earlier in the day than 4 pm with the expectation that you will not get in a room until after 4? What about Sunday check ins? Are they very busy or is it just particular days of the week? Someone on another post said something about lines wrapped around the lobby with clowns and pizza to entertain the kids Is it really that bad? Starting to question my decision!

 

[2wins]

Hey, everyone. I just wanted to pipe in here about the bed bug situation. I was the most recent "victim" of the bed bug saga.

It wasn't that bad. We are pretty diligent about checking so when we found evidence and then an actual bug, we called the front desk and got assigned a room in another tower. When I contacted them later regarding their policy in dealing with the little critters, I was glad to hear that they take care of it properly. I even googled the company that they use and it looks like they have a very good plan to deal with them.

That being said, what I wasn't happy about was how WBC handled my family and our situation. Not going to get into it again, been there done that, even on my TR. But, I know that if the same situation came up at WDW resort, we would have been taken MUCH better care of than we were.

Now, on to the whole, can't stay where there have been bed bugs thought process....
Check out bedbugregistry.com...or better yet, DON'T. Because you will never leave home again. They are EVERYWHERE! Sorry to burst anyone's bubble. We stayed in a building in Disney's Caribbean Beach the very month that they had a HUGE bed bug infestation. Never knew it, never came home with any of the little buggers. We were VERY lucky. So, now we check every time we stay somewhere. It's just become habit now.

Please, don't let these things keep you from staying anywhere. It's part of the life and times we live in these days. Every one travels so far across the globe and the bed bugs are traveling with us. Just be diligent!

Do you mind telling us what room and tower you were in?

 

[klfrech]

I too, am reconsidering (not because of the bugs), but because of very late check-ins that I've been reading about. I don't want to begin my vacation aggravated!

We will be checking in on a Wednesday. I'm hoping that mid-week is better than the weekend.

 

[DCTooTall]

I too, am reconsidering (not because of the bugs), but because of very late check-ins that I've been reading about. I don't want to begin my vacation aggravated!

We will be checking in on a Wednesday. I'm hoping that mid-week is better than the weekend.

It is. The big 3 turn around days are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. mid-week checkins are a lot less crowded and busy, and last October I was even able to check in early afternoon on a Tuesday.

 

[disney-akj]

I think people are more likely to post negative comments than positive comments. I checked in on Friday, March 16 (spring break season, so busy) at 3:00-3:30ish with only one other person in line before me and was given my room with no wait.

 

[MinnieTeacher]

We will be renting a stroller for our little one and will have it delivered to the resort. We are planning a full park day for our check in day (will be arriving night before and staying in hotel). Will I be able to go to the resort on my check in day say at 8:00 am and check in and get my stroller? I by no means expect a room or need it until later in the day. Is this going to be possible?

 

[DCTooTall]

We will be renting a stroller for our little one and will have it delivered to the resort. We are planning a full park day for our check in day (will be arriving night before and staying in hotel). Will I be able to go to the resort on my check in day say at 8:00 am and check in and get my stroller? I by no means expect a room or need it until later in the day. Is this going to be possible?

You may or may not be able to check in at 8am. I honestly don't know if they'll let you do the paperwork part that early, and there can be lots of additional factors involved such as the day of the week and how busy the resort is. (More likely when the resort isn't booked solid or there are orphan days with a mid-week checkin than if it's completely sold-old and 1/2 the resort is checking out that morning and refilling that evening with new guests.)

you Will however be able to stop by Bell Services at the main check-in building, retrieve the stroller that has been delivered for you, and have them hold your bags for you while you go to the parks. (Including using the shuttle if you aren't driving to the parks)

 

[MinnieTeacher]

You may or may not be able to check in at 8am. I honestly don't know if they'll let you do the paperwork part that early, and there can be lots of additional factors involved such as the day of the week and how busy the resort is. (More likely when the resort isn't booked solid or there are orphan days with a mid-week checkin than if it's completely sold-old and 1/2 the resort is checking out that morning and refilling that evening with new guests.)

you Will however be able to stop by Bell Services at the main check-in building, retrieve the stroller that has been delivered for you, and have them hold your bags for you while you go to the parks. (Including using the shuttle if you aren't driving to the parks)

Good to know that I can pick up my stroller early enough to make rope drop !! Thanks!!

 

[jujube]

I too, am reconsidering (not because of the bugs), but because of very late check-ins that I've been reading about. I don't want to begin my vacation aggravated!

We will be checking in on a Wednesday. I'm hoping that mid-week is better than the weekend.

Disney resort check in is not until 3 and DVC until 4. We've been able to leave our luggage and go to the parks. DVC check in have been as late as 5:45 for us.

 

[deekaypee]

Thought it was finally time that I chimed in on this thread....

I've stayed at WBC several times in the last year, usually in a 1 bedroom Deluxe as I travel solo for work or with my DH. (I had two stays upgraded to a 2 bedroom.) It is my preferred place to stay, for the price and space, when visiting Walt Disney World.

Here's a link to my flickr photos from my first stay. They are representative of the Deluxe accommodations I've stayed at, whether 1 or 2 bedrooms. Some of the photos are just for fun, but others will provide a sense of what the resort and 1 bedroom Deluxe look like.

FWIW, here's a bit about my stays: I've stayed at buildings 1, 3, 5, 6. While I have no strong preferences - esp. since I use a rental car - I like buildings 5 and 6 for their proximity to the lazy river and Pirate-themed pool, a fitness center and an activity/business area.

Because most of my stays are decided at under the 60-day mark, I usually book with Ken and Denise (Vacation Upgrades) at $100/night. They've worked very well with my last-minute needs. I may try Vacation Strategy at some point, but I've been very happy with VU and enjoy my relationship with them.

My latest stay, two weeks ago and another last-minute trip, I couldn't get the availability I needed through VU or VS - it was spring break. I did, however, bid on and won a 7-night stay at 1 bedroom Deluxe on eBay through renting_resorts (Resort Rentals International). I paid $110/night during Disney's busy period. No complaints about RRI, although I prefer the more personal touch that Ken/Denise provide.

 

[aseyrick]

Someone earlier had asked about rental car discount codes. I read through the WBC thread and found x474200 with Budget which gave me 50% off of our suv for $302 in October!! That's about the best savings tip I got. Plus, it makes DH happy that we don't have to go offsite to get the rental.

Now, on to the whole, can't stay where there have been bed bugs thought process....
Check out bedbugregistry.com...or better yet, DON'T. Because you will never leave home again. They are EVERYWHERE! Sorry to burst anyone's bubble. We stayed in a building in Disney's Caribbean Beach the very month that they had a HUGE bed bug infestation. Never knew it, never came home with any of the little buggers. We were VERY lucky. So, now we check every time we stay somewhere. It's just become habit now.

Actually, I looked on that registry and couldn't find BC?? I do appreciate the advice and still plan on staying there. Just gives me the creeps, 'tis all.


RE: WBC Fitness center - can someone please tell me where it is located? The earlier post mentioned Bldg 5 & 6? Are there no others at WBC? We are thinking about requesting Bldgs 1-3 b/c they seem to be the quietest ones but would like to be close to the fitness center since we're workout buffs.

Also, can anyone please tell me which buildings have been renovated?

TIA!!

 

[aseyrick]

Thought it was finally time that I chimed in on this thread....

Here's a link to my flickr photos from my first stay. They are representative of the Deluxe accommodations I've stayed at, whether 1 or 2 bedrooms. Some of the photos are just for fun, but others will provide a sense of what the resort and 1 bedroom Deluxe look like.

You are AWESOME! Thank you for those fantastic pictures! That's the most I've seen and in such detail!!

I noticed that there weren't any pots or add'l pans in your unit. It seems like that differs from condo to condo?? We do plan on cooking our breakfasts there, so I'm hoping ours will have all the pots & pans.

Thanks again!

 

[MinnieTeacher]

You are AWESOME! Thank you for those fantastic pictures! That's the most I've seen and in such detail!!

I noticed that there weren't any pots or add'l pans in your unit. It seems like that differs from condo to condo?? We do plan on cooking our breakfasts there, so I'm hoping ours will have all the pots & pans.

Thanks again!

Great Pics!! Do you know which building the children's water play splash pad is located? My little one is going to love that!!!