The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[Rosebud123]

Can anyone tell me if the pirate slide is a regular slide or a water slide? The photos I have seen look as if the slide does not empty into the pool (although right next to the pool).

It's a water slide, but it doesn't empty into the pool.

 

[Lori444]

Does anybody know what the lowest floor is in Bldg 6 that has 2 bedroom Presidentials? I hear they are mainly on upper floors but I get a little freaked out once I'm higher than about 10 floors...hoping there are some a little lower. Thanks in advance!

Lori

 

[carlbarry]

Can anyone tell me if the pirate slide is a regular slide or a water slide? The photos I have seen look as if the slide does not empty into the pool (although right next to the pool).

You are stopped by a trough at the end, which gives you a bump. Other than the slide being pitch black, it's not as much fun as one that dumps you into the pool, like the other slide at Bonnet Creek.

 

[wgeo]

We just booked our stay for Oct! My DH is pretty hands off and only asked a few questions, but of course one of them stumped me! And that's after I read BOTH of the Bonnet Creek threads! Only took me a few weeks! So the question is DH is a fitness nut - runner - and he wants to know about treadmills and/or running around the lake. He's eyes are pretty bad so if he's going around the lake, is the path/sidewalk pretty well contained, or does it weave in and out of pool areas? Does that make sense? If it is a nice path to job, does anyone know how long a circle is?

Are there treadmills and is that the main building?

Thanks!

Gina

 

[skateshome]

We just booked our stay for Oct! My DH is pretty hands off and only asked a few questions, but of course one of them stumped me! And that's after I read BOTH of the Bonnet Creek threads! Only took me a few weeks! So the question is DH is a fitness nut - runner - and he wants to know about treadmills and/or running around the lake. He's eyes are pretty bad so if he's going around the lake, is the path/sidewalk pretty well contained, or does it weave in and out of pool areas? Does that make sense? If it is a nice path to job, does anyone know how long a circle is?

Are there treadmills and is that the main building?

Thanks!

Gina

The path is really straight forward....shouldn't have any problems navigating.
There are gates that you go thru to get to the pools.
The nicest work out facility is definitely the grand hotel fitness center. It looked really nice with quite anew machines and a nice view.

 

[wgeo]

The path is really straight forward....shouldn't have any problems navigating.
There are gates that you go thru to get to the pools.
The nicest work out facility is definitely the grand hotel fitness center. It looked really nice with quite anew machines and a nice view.

Thanks!

Any ideas on how long the path around the lake is? For some reason, 2/3 of a mile is coming to mind, but I don't know where I got that from.

Are we allowed to use the hotels fitness area if we're not actually staying in the hotel?

 

[kkandaj]

I read in a review that there are no strollers allowed on the shuttles. Is this true?

We arrive in 4 days and were planning on taking the shuttles for part of the trip.

 

[AeroKU]

I read in a review that there are no strollers allowed on the shuttles. Is this true?

We arrive in 4 days and were planning on taking the shuttles for part of the trip.

I read on the Passporter site that you can have strollers on the WBC shuttles. It's best if you have it folded up when you get on.

 

[Beemitchcowski]

I read in a review that there are no strollers allowed on the shuttles. Is this true?

We arrive in 4 days and were planning on taking the shuttles for part of the trip.

4 Days! I am so jealous! I think you read my report/review. I got the information about the strollers off from the bus schedule that was placed in our room. For your sake. I hope they allow strollers!

 

[disneyfreak7]

We also booked through Vacation Strategy and still have a ways to go (December)... but feel very confident in them, thanks to other folks who have used them successfully. Thanks for posting your experience with them -- look forward to seeing pictures from you!!!

Did you get a good rate for Dec? Is it the week of xmas?

 

[nedac]

This is promising!

Yes, this is new and I am not sure exactly how it works. I am thinking that it's just for character meals or two dining credits, right? Do I need to secure all dining with my credit card? Fine with me, anything to make it easier to book them! I know about the 24 hour notice thing too. Hopefully by doing all of this Disney has kept people from double booking.

Thank you all for your help! I'm getting excited!!

Yes, its only for certain restaurants... The ones i did the required the CC were Ohana and Cape May, I think. Possibly Whispering Canyon? I cant remember.

 

[dizneechic]

Yes, this is new and I am not sure exactly how it works. I am thinking that it's just for character meals or two dining credits, right? Do I need to secure all dining with my credit card? Fine with me, anything to make it easier to book them! I know about the 24 hour notice thing too. Hopefully by doing all of this Disney has kept people from double booking.

http://www.themouseforless.com/tripplanning/dining/ADR2.shtml#CC

Restaurants requiring a credit card guarantee will not charge the card except for no-shows or when cancellation penalty applies. At these restaurants, you may pay for your meal after dining by cash, room charge, credit card or Dining Plan credits. Restaurants requiring pre-payment in full will refund payment only if reservations are canceled 48-hours in advance.

Restaurants Requiring a Credit Card Guarantee

Victoria & Albert's (including Chef's Table) - Grand Floridian Resort and Spa - $25 per person penalty; cancel 48 hours in advance for Chef's Table
Citrico's Chef's Domain (6-course meal in a private dining room ) - Grand Floridian Resort and Spa (407-939-7707 for reservations) - $100 penalty; cancel 48 hours in advance
Fantasmic! Dinner Package - Select Disney's Hollywood Studios Restaurants - cancel 48 hours in advance
Wonderland Tea Party - Grand Floridian Resort and Spa - cancel 48 hours in advance
Candlelight Processional Dining Package - Select Epcot Restaurants during Holiday Season - cancel 48 hours in advance
Princess Storybook Dining - Restaurant Akershus - Norway Character Meal at Epcot
1900 Park Fare - Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Character Meal
Artist Point - Wilderness Lodge Resort Signature Dining
California Grill - Contemporary Resort Signature Dining
Cape May Café - Beach Club Resort Character Meal (breakfast) and Buffet (dinner)
Chef Mickey's - Contemporary Resort Character Meal
Citricos - Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Signature Dining
The Crystal Palace - Magic Kingdom Character Meal
Flying Fish Café - Boardwalk Inn Signature Dining
The Garden Grill - Epcot Character Meal
Hollywood & Vine - Disney's Hollywood Studios Character Meal (breakfast & lunch)
Jiko - The Cooking Place - Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort Signature Dining
Le Cellier Steakhouse Epcot - Signature Dining (lunch and dinner)
Narcoossee's - Grand Floridian Resort and Spa - Signature Dining
'Ohana - Polynesian Resort Character Meal (breakfast) and dinner
Tusker House Restaurant - Animal Kingdom Character Meal (breakfast & lunch)
The Hollywood Brown Derby - Disney's Hollywood Studios Signature Dining
Yachtsman Steakhouse - Yacht Club Resort Signature Dining

Restaurants Requiring Pre-Payment in Full*
Those on Disney's Dining Plan should mention at the time of reserving reservations for these restaurants intentions to use table credits to pay for the meal when calling by phone. Your credit card shouldn't be charged when reserving, but you'll still have to give Disney the credit card number and cancellation dates and policies will apply.

Cinderella's Royal Table - Magic Kingdom
Hoop-Dee-Do Musical Revue Dinner Show - Disney's Fort Wildness Resort and Campground
Mickey's Backyard BBQ - Disney's Fort Wildness Resort and Campground
Polynesian Spirt of Aloha Dinner Show - Disney's Polynesian Resort
Disney Girl's Perfectly Princess Tea Party - Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party - Magic Kingdom

*Restaurants requiring a pre-payment will refund the payment in full as long as reservations are canceled at less a day in advance; otherwise, full payment is forfeited.

 

[Pooh65]

Hi Everyone,
I've been looking on E-Bay. What would be a reasonable bid for 7 nights the week of June 26 (for a 2 bedroom)?

Thanks for the input.

 

[budafam]

Here is our view from the 15th floor in building 5. I love it here!!! Not sure how they're going to make me leave

 

[amorevacations]

Budafam, I was there just 2.5 weeks ago and stayed on the 13th floor in Tower 5. My view was very similar. (How I wish I was there)

Have a wonderful trip!!!

 

[rileyroosmom]

My family is thinking of staying at WBC. My kids are worried if they will be able to get all the Disney channels you only get at Disney, i.e. Stacy. Can anyone tell me if you get any Disney channels?
Thanks

 

[nancy155]

Budafam what a great view! Thank you for posting the photo. Have a wonderful trip.

 

[amorevacations]

Hi Everyone,
I've been looking on E-Bay. What would be a reasonable bid for 7 nights the week of June 26 (for a 2 bedroom)?

Thanks for the input.

I don't recall seeing Disney Channel programs aside from Stacy. (I wasn't in my unit long enough to really channel surf, but I want to say 'No Disney channels that air Disney programs'.

 

[budafam]

My family is thinking of staying at WBC. My kids are worried if they will be able to get all the Disney channels you only get at Disney, i.e. Stacy. Can anyone tell me if you get any Disney channels?
Thanks

Stacy is on the tv's here I was so excited to see it.. DH could care less though

 

[MK2010]

budafam and amorevacations, I can't wait!!! We check in in 115 days. I can't wait. your pictures and stories have me super excited! I wasn't going to request a building/room, but I am now! And thanks for the tip about going down bythe lake to watch too! Is there anywhere on property you can see Wishes from? I can imagine the view at night though with Spacheship Earth all lit up. WOOHOO!