The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[amorevacations]

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!

MK2010 - Your excitement comes through loud and clear!!!

I only watched fireworks from my balcony (when I wasn't in the parks). You could see Wishes in the distance but it really wasn't close enough. Perhaps someone else knows of a better vantage point on property.

Have a wonderful trip!!!

 

[SYLVESTER7577]

This is promising!



Right now I'm just planning for Kona Cafe, 50s Prime Time Cafe, and Teppan Edo so nothing that should be that hard to get, but we are going the week of Thanksgiving so they will be busy. I have always called so I better go in and learn how to do this online thing before my date to book. (May 22 )




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!!

To my memory, (because I have not made a phone reservation in a long time) yes only certain restaurants require a deposit while others just need your basic information. I always book online because it is quick and simple. It also gives you alternative sugestions if your choice is booked or if your time is not available it will give you more choices if any are available. Changes and cancelations are also quick and simple. If my memory is correct I think you can have a reservation made in the time it takes to get a cast member on the phone. You also get a quick email confirmation. My only gripe would be the web site is not always available.

 

[Upatnoon]

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.

check the completed listings, it's a wealth of information

 

[budafam]

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!

We have a great view of Wishes from our room. I have watched it every night either from the balcony or our bedroom window... I can't go to sleep at night until I see it

There were also some massive fireworks going on to our right the night before last. There's a grouping of really bright white lights, it looks either like a baseball field or maybe a waterpark??? Does anyone know what that would be and why they put on such a display? It beat out Wishes & Illuminations IMO.

 

[MK2010]

We have a great view of Wishes from our room. I have watched it every night either from the balcony or our bedroom window... I can't go to sleep at night until I see it

WOW!! This is sooooo cool. I think I had probably read on here about watching fireworks from the room/resort and that was nice. Frankly, I was just so excited about the resort that fireworks views were at the back of my mind, but after seeing the actual picture of the view from your room...WOW!!

 

[::danielle::]

Regarding strollers, you can definitely bring them on the bus. We weren't forced to fold ours unless the bus was crowded.

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

They have Stacy as well as Disney Jr (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, etc). We don't watch the regular Disney channel (with tween programming) so I don't know if that one is available.

HTH!

 

[pandamom]

Getting close to our trip and I'm trying to figure out which building to request (and I understand it is just a request ). Which building is best located to be near a lazy river and pool bar and offer a fireworks view? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[amichaell]

Getting close to our trip and I'm trying to figure out which building to request (and I understand it is just a request ). Which building is best located to be near a lazy river and pool bar and offer a fireworks view? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

We're staying in Tower 1 this week. It's about a two minute walk to a lazy river, kids pool, and larger pool. I don't recall seeing a bar, though I don't drink alcohol, so I wasn't looking either. There is also a kids playground right next to Tower 1. There is a suite for viewing the fireworks on the 7th floor as well.

 

[mjohnson96]

Just an FYI - I just called to put in my room request for our check in this Saturday and for our room the following week too. Their systems are down until Friday they said and they can not look up or make any changes to confirmations until then. So if you want to make a room reqeust you will need to wait until Friday morning

 

[Brian Noble]

That's right; Wyndham is moving the reservation system and web site to a new data center. They sent a couple reminder emails to owners, but it didn't even occur to me to post it here.

 

[thelionqueen]

Regarding strollers, you can definitely bring them on the bus. We weren't forced to fold ours unless the bus was crowded.



They have Stacy as well as Disney Jr (Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, etc). We don't watch the regular Disney channel (with tween programming) so I don't know if that one is available.

HTH!

OMG my kids are going to be SOOOOO excited that Stacy will be on the TV!! Of all the things they asked me about the difference between a Disney Resort & BCR that was what bummed them out he most. Honestly..something about stacy that is SO annoying yet So reminds us of our Disney vacations

 

[agame2323]

Okay I'm a newbie. I've tried searching but was unable to find the answer to my simple question....How do I go about renting through an owner?

 

[gamomof2]

We're due to check in tomorrow night. Wonder how they're checking people in?

 

[mjohnson96]

Okay I'm a newbie. I've tried searching but was unable to find the answer to my simple question....How do I go about renting through an owner?

I used Ken Price at www.vacationupgrades.com Several others have used Vacation Strategy, VRBO, or ebay to book

We're due to check in tomorrow night. Wonder how they're checking people in?

I was told they have everything printed off already but since their systems will be up on Friday they might be good to go and not have to use the printed paperwork.

 

[gamomof2]

Well hopefully our checkin Thursday will go smoothly.

 

[amorevacations]

Getting close to our trip and I'm trying to figure out which building to request (and I understand it is just a request ). Which building is best located to be near a lazy river and pool bar and offer a fireworks view? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Hi Pandamom,
I recently visited WBC. I stayed in Tower 5 which has a lazy river, next to Tower 6 which has the pirate ship pool and bar, and offers fireworks views.

Have a wonderful trip!!!!

 

[Brian Noble]

my kids are going to be SOOOOO excited that Stacy will be on the TV!!

Funny you should mention that. My wife was pretty bitter---it was the one thing she was looking forward to escaping!

At least the BC TVs don't automatically tune to that channel every time you turn them on...

 

[JessLCH]

Funny you should mention that. My wife was pretty bitter---it was the one thing she was looking forward to escaping!

At least the BC TVs don't automatically tune to that channel every time you turn them on...

Ha! My husband is not a Stacey fan either.

 

[havingadisneyday]

Well hopefully our checkin Thursday will go smoothly.

Was just catching up on the posts on this thread...AND I see its 4:27 -- wonder how your check-is going today! Aaaaah SO lucky -- hope you take lots of pictures to share with us "waitin' for our turn".

 

[skateshome]

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?

Sorry I don't know how long the path is. 1/4 to 1/2 a mile would seem about right to me. It really doesnt take very long to walk all the way around.

I believe you can walk right into the fitness center. Did not see any key locks when I passed by it. :lol