The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[KYoung2000]

If you don't mind my asking, what tower and/or floor do you think is best to request?

I think this is the most asked question in this thread. LOL...and honestly I don't think there is a right answer to this question. The entire resort is great and I really dont think there is a bad tower/room, but I think it all depends on what you are looking to do at the resort and your family's interest. For us we normally use the pool that is closest by. Of course we spend an off day pool hoping all around the resort, but for those early nights back from the park, I dont want to walk to the other side of the resort to use a pool or get food from one of the restaurants.

In my opinion, I would rather have a lake view than a parking lot view. Fireworks view are nice, but after the first time it just another long distance firework show. If you can get both, more power to you.

Our first time there we were in tower 3 with lake and firework's view. It was nice but the tower 3 pool isn't zero entry and with our small children, we ended up hiking to main building every time for the splash area and zero entry pool (There was no tower 4/5/6 pool at that time). Our second time we stayed in Tower 5 which was brand new at the time with Lake view and no fireworks. We didnt miss not seeing the fireworks, but loved having the lazy river and zero entry pool for the our littlest. It was great. This past time I was all trying to get either Tower 5 and 6. We struck out and got tower 3 again. But in the end it was just perfect for us. Our kids were older now and loved the deeper pool and didn't really want to go to the splash pads and zero entry pools. It had the bar right outside with pizza, it is actually next to building 6 so it was a very short walk to the back bay restaurant, etc...

I know, a long answer to your question but the entire resort is quite amazing and I bet no matter where 90% of the people stay, they will end up loving it. Choose what you want to be close to is my biggest tip. If you plan on using the shuttles, Pick tower 1 or 6 since they are closest to the bus stops. want newer furnishings, take a newer building. have small kids, pick tower 1 for the splash area and zero entry. Need a bar? tower 6 or tower 3...

For me, give us a lake view on a high floor with a pool at our tower and we will be very happy.

 

[wdwmom0f3]

Can you check in at anytime? We plan to arrive real early and head on to the park. Can I check in early and have them call me when room is ready?

 

[wdwmom0f3]

My twins are 7 and LOVE swimming. They LOVED the pool/lazy river in tower 5. The pirate themed pool w/a slide is right next to it in tower 6. If your kids like to swim..tower 5 & 6 are the best IMO

LOVED the pictures!! Thanks for sharing with me. I am most definitely going to request towers 5 or 6!

I just uploaded our first and second day's video to Youtube today. There's a tour through our place at Bonnet Creek and the view of Illuminations & Wishes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsWGEaabuMM&feature=g-upl

Loved it! I teared up twice, once when you were going under the sign and again during wishes! You have a beautiful family and it looks like you had an amazing time.

 

[aseyrick]

I think this is the most asked question in this thread. LOL...and honestly I don't think there is a right answer to this question. The entire resort is great and I really dont think there is a bad tower/room, but I think it all depends on what you are looking to do at the resort and your family's interest. For us we normally use the pool that is closest by. Of course we spend an off day pool hoping all around the resort, but for those early nights back from the park, I dont want to walk to the other side of the resort to use a pool or get food from one of the restaurants.

In my opinion, I would rather have a lake view than a parking lot view. Fireworks view are nice, but after the first time it just another long distance firework show. If you can get both, more power to you.

Our first time there we were in tower 3 with lake and firework's view. It was nice but the tower 3 pool isn't zero entry and with our small children, we ended up hiking to main building every time for the splash area and zero entry pool (There was no tower 4/5/6 pool at that time). Our second time we stayed in Tower 5 which was brand new at the time with Lake view and no fireworks. We didnt miss not seeing the fireworks, but loved having the lazy river and zero entry pool for the our littlest. It was great. This past time I was all trying to get either Tower 5 and 6. We struck out and got tower 3 again. But in the end it was just perfect for us. Our kids were older now and loved the deeper pool and didn't really want to go to the splash pads and zero entry pools. It had the bar right outside with pizza, it is actually next to building 6 so it was a very short walk to the back bay restaurant, etc...

I know, a long answer to your question but the entire resort is quite amazing and I bet no matter where 90% of the people stay, they will end up loving it. Choose what you want to be close to is my biggest tip. If you plan on using the shuttles, Pick tower 1 or 6 since they are closest to the bus stops. want newer furnishings, take a newer building. have small kids, pick tower 1 for the splash area and zero entry. Need a bar? tower 6 or tower 3...

For me, give us a lake view on a high floor with a pool at our tower and we will be very happy.

Even though it wasn't my question originally, I just love your attitude & response. Plus, it's what I needed to hear too. Thanks!

 

[budafam]

Thank you so much for the compliments on the video! I messed up though and posted the wrong one... lol... this is the one with Bonnet Creek right in the beginning:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpZBTHVCm5c&feature=g-upl

 

[havingadisneyday]

From Kkandaj: "Especially since they were taking out all the Tower 3 furniture and it was placed all over the parking lot."

Well that is good info for a lot of people... now we know that (hopefully) Tower 3 is getting its refurbishment and we won't have to avoid that tower in the future! Thanks!

 

[Bellamouse]

Thank you so much for the compliments on the video! I messed up though and posted the wrong one... lol... this is the one with Bonnet Creek right in the beginning:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpZBTHVCm5c

Your video is blocked for some reason...

 

[budafam]

Thank you so much for the compliments on the video! I messed up though and posted the wrong one... lol... this is the one with Bonnet Creek right in the beginning:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpZBTHVCm5c&feature=g-upl

There, I think it should work now

 

[JayhawkFans]

There, I think it should work now

I really enjoyed your first video even if it was the "wrong" one ...

I still get the "this video is blocked" when I try to pull up the other video

 

[AeroKU]

Is the only tower with wireless internet tower 6? I think I want to request tower 2 lake/fireworks view, but I would rather be able to use my iPad at night after the kids go to sleep.

 

[kkandaj]

Is the only tower with wireless internet tower 6? I think I want to request tower 2 lake/fireworks view, but I would rather be able to use my iPad at night after the kids go to sleep.

We were in Tower 2 and I was able to get on my Kindle Fire on the balcony without any issues. It was definitely spotty in the room though.

 

[dancin Disney style]

I need wirless internet for the kids Ipad and our tablet. If I bring a router do I just plug it in to the internet jack on/near the phone and it will work?

I need to be able to check my emails daily.....I'm attending a convention while at WDW.

 

[Tinker101]

Newbie here, looking to book October 2013. We are a family of 4, our kids will be almost 5 and almost 3 when we go. Originally I was thinking AoA or one of the other values but after reading so much on here about this resort, I think I may be sold on Bonnet Creek. Just a few questions....for the shuttle service, does it bring you to and from all disney parks? We weren't planning on renting a car but how will we get from the airport to the resort without one..is their a shuttle or taxi?

Thinking about renting a double stroller, can we rent one from the resort?

I'm assuming we can't get a dining plan at this resort, do most people cook while staying here and if not, where do you eat? restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner on site?

My parents are also coming with us so there will be 6 of us. Is there laundry in all the rooms?

Thanks in advance!

 

[Rosebud123]

We were here for 10 nights in April. 5 nights were spent in Tower 5, 3rd floor, parking lot/garage view with a torn couch. 5 nights were spent in Tower 2, 5th floor, lake/fireworks view. Loved WBC! I'd stay here again in a heartbeat, even if we got stuck with the awful first room that we had!

I'll start with the bad! Think the room number was Tower 5, 384. Very clean, but dark. Flat screens, nice bedding, super comfy beds. Awful couch!!!!

We draped a towel over the bad part so we wouldn't have to look at it!

 

[Rosebud123]

Now the good! Tower 2, either 534 or 584. Can't remember. Loved this tower. Even the parking lot view had a gorgeous view of a golf course.

This is the view from the hallway. This is what you'd see if you didn't have the water view.

Balcony views. Had an awesome view of Epcot fireworks every night. We could also see another set that I thought came from Fantasmic!, but others have said MK?

 

[Rosebud123]

Images from around the resort:

Mini golf:

Playground:

Walkway:

Main lobby - check in:

 

[Rosebud123]

Spent a ton of time at the pools! My kids loved the slides (7 year old son loved the pirate slide at 6, 9 year old daughter loved the open slide at 3. My favorite was the pool by the main building. Gorgeous, big, pool right on the lake. Awesome lazy river. Much less crowded than the lazy river pool at 5 and the pirate slide pool at 6. Also a lot more room for chairs.

Here's the Grand (hotel).

 

[Rosebud123]

Building 6 and its pirate slide

Building 5

 

[Rosebud123]

Buildings 2 and 3 and their pool

 

[Rosebud123]

Now for my favorite! Loved, loved, loved the pool at the main building. Also loved looking at this building from our balcony. So pretty!