The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[DCTooTall]

What time does the pool/lazy river open and close? We usually stay at the parks til 7-8 pm, and like to swim when we get back.

Pools close at Midnight. The posted time is 10pm, but they don't come round to clear you out until 12. (and you USED to be able to stay at the pools even later, but from what I was told they had some issues with rowdy guests and people doing things like putting dish detergent into the pools/hot tubs, so they had to start enforcing the midnight closing.)

 

[kchristopher]

I am a new poster. Read most of both "we loooove BC" threads, and thank all of you who contributed.

Like some recent posters, I decided to go through Vacation Strategy for my reservation. Got 7 nts Sept 29 - Oct 6 for $899. Paul at Utopia was only $835, but I like VS cancellation / refund policy better. VS was prompt to respond and professional on the phone, as well. Haven't heard from Ken.

Also like other recent posters, I would like the peace of mind of knowing that others had completed their vacays and still have positive reviews of VS. I think that people tend to post more before their trips because they are excited.

Looks like a few posters had booked through VS with plans for April travel. Maybe we will get some reports from them.

 

[LisaCat]

LisaCat, on page 124, post 1860, there's a picture of the shuttle schedule in effect during our trip in February, the week before school vacation. Others have since said it pretty much agreed with the schedule when they were there. I think they may add some buses in busier times, but the schedule posted seems to be fairly standard for the less busy times. Hope it helps.

Thanks! I did a "search this thread" for "shuttle" and that didn't come up (of course).

 

[LisaCat]

Hi everyone, WH and On-site devotee here. I am completely mesmerised by this thread and BC. Where's the catch? LOL!

We are going next year, two families. My dd age 16 has special needs. Looking at the towers, I'm a bit scared of her falling over the balcony? Am I nuts? Obviously I wouldn't leave her out there alone, but can I lock the doors properly? Could she override it?

Sorry if this has been asked previously!

The other thing you might consider is one of those little alarms that you can set up to trigger if a door is opened. At least then you would know if the door got opened while you weren't watching. You should be able to find one anywhere that sells pool security stuff. My HomeDepot has carried them.

 

[luchamouse]

LisaCat, that is a great idea! We will definitely look into that

 

[skateshome]

Tomorrow's the DAY!!!

I should be able to log on while there if anyone has any questions.

 

[disney-akj]

LisaCat, that is a great idea! We will definitely look into that

Another idea, if it is a sliding door, is to wedge a broom handle in the door base so the door will not slide open. The broom handle would be covered by the curtains on the door so it would not be seen without searching for it. Just something we do.

 

[alicia080979]

Another idea, if it is a sliding door, is to wedge a broom handle in the door base so the door will not slide open. The broom handle would be covered by the curtains on the door so it would not be seen without searching for it. Just something we do.

You can also go to walmart and buy one of the adjustable shower curtain rods...I think they are about 3ft when they are as small as they can be. You could turn it to make it as tight as it can be and put it up at the top of the door so it is wedged in there tight. Essentially you or your DH would have to unscrew it to loosen it enough to have it come down. We use one on our back patio door and it works great.

 

[dizneechic]

Or if you do want the 3BR just slide over the small couch in front of the door when you don't want someone out there.

 

[blackacex2]

WE LEAVE TOMORROW FOR BONNET CREEK 7 NIGHTS IN A 1 BD DELUXE!!! CAN'T WAIT!!! =).

Stayed there twice, it's just so stinkin' awesome. My wife stayed at wilderness lodge with me for 3 nights once and was like "can we just always stay at bonnet? It's so much nicer." She has a point, 750 sq feet of gorgeous accommodations that can be had for around $100 a night. The price of a 1 BD villa in disney? Try four or five or six times as much money for a very similar experience.

Anyhow, we are peeing our pants over here. Will post back about how it goes. We are checking in around 5 PM and praying to the Lord Jesus our request for a high floor is granted. Do not want first floor parking garage view.

 

[trishwal]

LOL! You're making me so sad that we've only got 3 days to spend at the Disney parks because our vacay time is so short this year (and also because we're driving, and spending time at Universal, and going to the beach, and...). I hope that you have a WONDERFUL time and am looking forward to your updates on where you stay.

We're getting a 2 BR and so happy THE KIDS WILL HAVE THEIR OWN BEDS! woooo hooo was dead set on having to stay at Port Orleans for $200 per night and when our cousin needed a place during Christmas week to stay at Disney she was the one who told me about Bonnet Creek (her family of 6 ended up at Windsor Hills condos).

So how long before your reservations is everyone getting their confirmations when reserving from Vacation Strategies? Haven't gotten ours yet but not exactly expecting it either.

 

[galaxy710]

Thank you for the tip on the A/C unit! This Canadian will pretty much melt without A/C in Florida in summer!!!!!!!!

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Tomorrow's the DAY!!!

I should be able to log on while there if anyone has any questions.

WE LEAVE TOMORROW FOR BONNET CREEK 7 NIGHTS IN A 1 BD DELUXE!!! CAN'T WAIT!!! =).

Stayed there twice, it's just so stinkin' awesome. My wife stayed at wilderness lodge with me for 3 nights once and was like "can we just always stay at bonnet? It's so much nicer." She has a point, 750 sq feet of gorgeous accommodations that can be had for around $100 a night. The price of a 1 BD villa in disney? Try four or five or six times as much money for a very similar experience.

Anyhow, we are peeing our pants over here. Will post back about how it goes. We are checking in around 5 PM and praying to the Lord Jesus our request for a high floor is granted. Do not want first floor parking garage view.

Have a magical time!

 

[reddcandy]

This willl be our first stay at Bonnet Creek in a 3 bedroom deluxe. We are considering taking the shuttle to Disney this time (normally pay to park), but we have park hoppers. How will this work with the shuttle? Do we take the shuttle going to the next park we are wanting to go from the park we are leaving or what? Thanks, Shelia

 

[Senator Tressel]

Use Disney transportation to get from park to park and then just pick up the Bonnet Creek shuttle from that park when you are ready to leave for the day.

 

[dsmith72]

Disney transportation doesn't go park to park, except monorail. You would have to take a boat or bus from park to a Disney resort and then get on another boat or bus to the other park you want. Monorail just goes from Epcot to MK.

 

[EEyorelover22]

Disney transportation doesn't go park to park, except monorail. You would have to take a boat or bus from park to a Disney resort and then get on another boat or bus to the other park you want. Monorail just goes from Epcot to MK.

I don't remember this being the case.

 

[reddcandy]

Disney transportation doesn't go park to park, except monorail. You would have to take a boat or bus from park to a Disney resort and then get on another boat or bus to the other park you want. Monorail just goes from Epcot to MK.

I have been going to Disney World since 1973, once or twice a year. You would think after all of my Disney experiences, I would know everything about Disney! Living in Florida, we have always driven and paid to park. except back when the kids were little and we stayed at the Polyenisian a couple of times. We have never done the hopper until now because we are only going to be there 3 days.

So its the hopper that is really throwing me off. Trying to figure out how we get from AK to Epcot or MK. I know I can take the monorail from MK to Epcot, but after that I'm lost.

 

[MinnieTeacher]

I was wondering about the amount of towel and washcloths provided in a 2 br. Do they give you a good enough supply for 4 people? Also do you need to wash them yourselves or do they replace them as needed if you call housekeeping? If they replace them is there a fee? Thanks for the info!

 

[MinnieTeacher]

I have been going to Disney World since 1973, once or twice a year. You would think after all of my Disney experiences, I would know everything about Disney! Living in Florida, we have always driven and paid to park. except back when the kids were little and we stayed at the Polyenisian a couple of times. We have never done the hopper until now because we are only going to be there 3 days.

So its the hopper that is really throwing me off. Trying to figure out how we get from AK to Epcot or MK. I know I can take the monorail from MK to Epcot, but after that I'm lost.

Could you not take the Disney bus from Animal Kingdom to say the Poly and then catch the boat or monorail to MK. You could do the same to Epcot by taking the bus to say the Beach Club and then take the boat ride to the International gateway at Epcot. Don't know how you would do as far as time. We are just going to drive to all the parks and just pay the parking fee. The fee is good for all parks all day long. We figured it would be worth it in the long run to be able to come and go as we please instead of having to look at a schedule all day and try to figure out what we were doing. Hope it all works out for you!!