The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[dtum]

Hmmm... someone on VRBO quoted me $1150 for a 2 BR Presidential, for 5 nights, in early Dec....seems like that is high, compared to what everyone else is finding? (about $225 a night)

Or is a Presidential worth the extra $125 per night? Granite and Stainless, those are the main difference?

Wondered that myself

 

[trishwal]

We're staying the first week of June, got a quote from Vacation Strategies for a 2 Bedroom Deluxe for $614 for 6 nights which we thought was a good deal.

This might have been answered before, but is there a tower or section of 2 bedrooms that you would advice visitors to stay AWAY from - in other words, they're too inconvenient and/or not as well kept as others? Currently we're undecided about the view, so long as it's not an ugly view I'm happy. Which reminds me, which rooms have UGLY views ?

New to DISboards, but glad to be here!

 

[jakmak]

Does anyone know if there is somewhere on the property where I can have our airline boarding passes printed out for the flight home? Thanks!

 

[snappy]

There was a business center in tower 6 with two printers and 2 computers. In the main building there was a computer room with 4 computers and two printers.

You can log on and print them when it is time.

 

[jakmak]

Thank you!

 

[Senator Tressel]

Hmmm... someone on VRBO quoted me $1150 for a 2 BR Presidential, for 5 nights, in early Dec....seems like that is high, compared to what everyone else is finding? (about $225 a night)

Or is a Presidential worth the extra $125 per night? Granite and Stainless, those are the main difference?

That is a flat out ridiculous price.

 

[blackacex2]

We are arriving on Saturday April 14th. My only request is a high floor for our 1BD. We won't check in until 5 PM when we get there. Does arriving after 4 mean we will probably get some first floor room facing the parking garage? I'm getting a little worried.

 

[Chelley00]

Hmmm... someone on VRBO quoted me $1150 for a 2 BR Presidential, for 5 nights, in early Dec....seems like that is high, compared to what everyone else is finding? (about $225 a night)

Or is a Presidential worth the extra $125 per night? Granite and Stainless, those are the main difference?

I'm paying WAY less than that for a 3 bedroom in October. I'd try looking somewhere else.

 

[jaysmom4285]

blackacex2, my impression was that the rooms are pretty much assigned well before you get there. We arrived early, around 8:30 AM, knowing we couldn't get into our room that early, but we just wanted to get the check-in paperwork out of the way and go to a park for the day. The man at the front desk told us what tower we would be in and what floor (we had requested a high floor also), and I'm sure he knew the room number, but he obviously wasn't going to give it to us at that point. So if you put that in as a request, I think there's a good chance you'll get it, even if you aren't there til 5.

 

[Upatnoon]

We are arriving on Saturday April 14th. My only request is a high floor for our 1BD. We won't check in until 5 PM when we get there. Does arriving after 4 mean we will probably get some first floor room facing the parking garage? I'm getting a little worried.

I've checked in late and I've checked in early and my rooms have all been fine. When you check in, ask where your room is and if there are any options available.

If the resort is full, someone is going to be staying in rooms that are less desirable than others.

At some resorts, you can pay extra for "views" and "preferred" locations, but its pretty much the luck of the draw here.

 

[SalandJeff]

blackacex2, my impression was that the rooms are pretty much assigned well before you get there. We arrived early, around 8:30 AM, knowing we couldn't get into our room that early, but we just wanted to get the check-in paperwork out of the way and go to a park for the day. The man at the front desk told us what tower we would be in and what floor (we had requested a high floor also), and I'm sure he knew the room number, but he obviously wasn't going to give it to us at that point. So if you put that in as a request, I think there's a good chance you'll get it, even if you aren't there til 5.

I don't know if this is always true. Perhaps if you check in early, they have a room assigned and are able to give you that room. We were at WBC in November. We had requested upper floor, fireworks view, bldg 4 or 5. When we checked in around 8 pm, the only room in bldg 5 was first floor facing the parking lot. She did a lot of searching and the best she could do was an upper floor in Bldg 4 facing the parking lot. Terrible view!

 

[qcurly]

RVINGDUDE:
Have you completed your vacation with Vacation Strategies yet? Just curious about your stay. Was everything legit and did you actually get the room you were promised, etc...?

I have paid my deposit with VS for 4 nights in Dec and I was going to pay in full tonight, but I wanted to hear from someone that had actually completed a visit with this company BEFORE I pay any more money. I am a bit nervous b/c the price was so good. I see lots of ppl have booked, but haven't seen any comments from anyone that had completed.

Can you let me know how it went for your family?

Thanks,
Karen

 

[qcurly]

By the way.....
I am new to this so I am sorta lost. When someone answers me, how will I know? Do I have to keep checking back or will it come to my email? (Of course that is a silly question, I guess, considering I will have to keep checking here for my answer if it DOESN'T come to my email. hahaha)

 

[KingK12]

I moved down to Orlando 2 years ago and the only thing I have to say is do your best to get the family vacation in before school lets out. If not you will not only deal with crazy traffic on I-4 to get there, you will also have to spend most of your time in the ridiculous lines hints spoiling the fun...

 

[dtum]

By the way.....
I am new to this so I am sorta lost. When someone answers me, how will I know? Do I have to keep checking back or will it come to my email? (Of course that is a silly question, I guess, considering I will have to keep checking here for my answer if it DOESN'T come to my email. hahaha)

When you posted your question if you chose to be notified by email when something is posted then you will get a link in your email when people post on this thread. If you didn't you can always change that option when you answer someone or you can choose to follow the thread through the link at the top of the page.

 

[kwhite1022]

Just got back!! We loved our stay at BC. We ended up in tower 3, not our first choice, but seeing how we were there during Spring Break, and were able to get into our room when we arrived on Sun the 1st, I was ok with not getting my request. Loved the amount of space, and how quiet it was during what had to be one of their busiest times. Would have liked a night light in the bathroom/bedroom for the kids, but Ill bring my own next time. The bus schedule was pretty good, and overall for this week, they did a good job of keeping up with demand. Used the grill and our kitchen quite a bit....but judging by the state of that kitchen I doubt anyone else ever used it before My favorite thing, was not having to deal with the crowds at breakfast at a dining hall....instead I had my coffee and muffins on the balcony to start my morning. Weather was amazing, 80-90 degrees everyday, no rain expect a small shower on the 1st and a great breeze. I would highly recommend this to my friends/family. Hope everyone else had a magical stay

 

[MapleGirl]

Just got back!! We loved our stay at BC. We ended up in tower 3...

Thanks for the review kwhite! We will likely be asking for Tower 3 next week. We have a 1-bedroom reserved and want a water and firework view. Can you tell me about the state of the room and tower? I understand that it has yet to be renovated. Did it feel dingy and outdated? I've seen some pics of damaged furniture. Do you know if the TV had an HDMI input?

Thanks!!

 

[kwhite1022]

Thanks for the review kwhite! We will likely be asking for Tower 3 next week. We have a 1-bedroom reserved and want a water and firework view. Can you tell me about the state of the room and tower? I understand that it has yet to be renovated. Did it feel dingy and outdated? I've seen some pics of damaged furniture. Do you know if the TV had an HDMI input?

Thanks!!

We were in a two bedroom and it did not feel dingy, very very clean. Had I not seen the pictures of the renovated rooms I would not have felt it was outdated. It did not have granite countertops....but then neither does my house No issues with the furniture, beds were super comfy! Id say the bedspreads were the only thing that looked outdated, but we didnt notice them past the inital first day cuz then they were all messed up I really liked being close to this pool as it has the water slide which my kids loved. All in all we were happy, and Id stay in there again...though by the time I can afford to go back it will be renovated! As for fireworks view, we were on the second floor...so non of that for us, though we did see some from the pool and I heard there were rooms that did have a view. I would doubt the tv had HDMI imput, but Im very non techy. I will say the internet was blazingly fast! Best wishes on your trip!

 

[Disneyforus]

Just FYI, We were in Tower 2 last year, and were lakeside but on the side facing away from where the fireworks were...if we went out in the hall and walked down to where the elevators are in the center you can see the fireworks perfectly!! So, if you are in a building facing the wrong direction you still might be able to see them if you walk down to the big windows by the elevators....or just go up to a higher floor if you find yourself too low.
It was kind of fun for the kids to run down the hall in their PJ's when they heard the fireworks.

 

[MommyPoppins]

Does it have to be a credit card or can it be a debit card?