The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[AeroKU]

I'm going to have to buy a router....the one I have at home is a high end one and not something I would take on vacation.

So still the same advice applies if it's brand new/never been used????? I'm a total tech-know-nothing.

Also, is there a cord in the room that will plug into the router?

If you buy a new router to take with you, you will need to set it up by connecting it directly to a computer before you can plug it into the internet cable at WBC. I would do this at home before you go so that you don't have to waste time or get frustrated on your vacation. The internet cable that you would normally connect to your laptop in the room is the cable that you would plug into your wireless router. I would recommend something like this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/NETGEAR...uter/4001898.p?id=1218447377129&skuId=4001898

 

[DCTooTall]

I'm going to have to buy a router....the one I have at home is a high end one and not something I would take on vacation.

So still the same advice applies if it's brand new/never been used????? I'm a total tech-know-nothing.

Also, is there a cord in the room that will plug into the router?

If you buy a new router to take with you, you will need to set it up by connecting it directly to a computer before you can plug it into the internet cable at WBC. I would do this at home before you go so that you don't have to waste time or get frustrated on your vacation. The internet cable that you would normally connect to your laptop in the room is the cable that you would plug into your wireless router. I would recommend something like this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/NETGEAR...uter/4001898.p?id=1218447377129&skuId=4001898

You may also want to "secure" the hotspot in order to prevent others from accessing it, as well as change the default wireless network name. Both of these options will help the performance since 1. the secured hotspot will prevent others from connecting to it and degrading the network performance (Wireless networks are generally slower than the wired connection, and could bottleneck if you end up having a lot of people connecting to it), and 2. changing the name would help keep your device from jumping routers if someone nearby has the same idea with a router set for the same default name.


Generally, just follow the instructions that come with the router for setting it up to connect to a cable internet connection w/ DHCP. it's pretty straight forward and you don't even need to connect it to your existing internet connection at home when you do the setup process.

 

[kkandaj]

Thanks so much for posting the pictures!! Can't wait to be there in 17 days! After you moved it was to tower 2 and it was newly refurbished. I was thinking about requesting that tower to get a nice room. I'd rather have nice furnishings and a not so nice view. How close is tower 2 to the children's water play area, putt putt golf and the main building? My children would be very interested in those areas. I'm getting sooooooo excited about our trip!!!!!!!!

We were in Tower 2 last week. A few pages back, there is a pic of the view from our room, right over the mini golf. Looking through the back windows, the playground is at Tower 1 (to the left) and a kiddie pool, regular pool, hot tub and bar/restaurant are at Tower 3 (to the right). I thought Tower 2 was great with kids! And all our furniture was new.

 

[annabelle004]

Thanks so much for posting the pictures!! Can't wait to be there in 17 days! After you moved it was to tower 2 and it was newly refurbished. I was thinking about requesting that tower to get a nice room. I'd rather have nice furnishings and a not so nice view. How close is tower 2 to the children's water play area, putt putt golf and the main building? My children would be very interested in those areas. I'm getting sooooooo excited about our trip!!!!!!!!

We are in tower 2 now and have a great view. I requested a renovated room with fireworks view. During the day we see spaceship earth (although a tree is right in front when we are On the balcony but not from a br window, still not a big deal). At night we have a perfect view of the fireworks at Epcot and magic kingdom.

We are right in between the playground and miniature golf and one of the pools with a slide.

 

[saysay]

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.

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!

AEROKU, thanks for the reply back. That is very convenient about the stroller rental, good news. Do most people while staying here rent a car? Do the shuttles to the parks run pretty frequently? I've read on here that some people order groceries and have them delivered to the resort, can it be done here? What grocer does this?

Rosebud, I am so excited looking at your pictures. Looks like your family had a great time and its made me even more excited to go. Thanks for sharing!

If we rented a car, do you have to pay to have it sit at the resort each day? If we chose to just take the shuttle to the parks and then occasionally use the car for dinner somewhere or breakfast.

Parking at the resort is free, no charge.

Parking at the parks is like $15 a day, but you can park hop and just show your receipt so you are truly paying per day rather than per park - if that makes sense. If you have an annual pass, parking at the parks is free. With the trips we took last year and the fact my husband is not happy about any buses, it made financial sense for one of us to get an Annual Pass last year - I knew I was going 2 times plus running one of the races.

 

[MinnieTeacher]

We are in tower 2 now and have a great view. I requested a renovated room with fireworks view. During the day we see spaceship earth (although a tree is right in front when we are On the balcony but not from a br window, still not a big deal). At night we have a perfect view of the fireworks at Epcot and magic kingdom.

We are right in between the playground and miniature golf and one of the pools with a slide.

Sounds like that is where I want to be!! Did you make your tower 2/ fireworks view request before arrival or upon arrival? Back a month or so ago when I called the front desk to confirm my reservation I made a request to be in a renovated room with a fireworks view. Should I call back and be specific in requesting tower 2? How far in advance do I need to call? We will be arriving June 9th. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!

 

[MinnieTeacher]

We were in Tower 2 last week. A few pages back, there is a pic of the view from our room, right over the mini golf. Looking through the back windows, the playground is at Tower 1 (to the left) and a kiddie pool, regular pool, hot tub and bar/restaurant are at Tower 3 (to the right). I thought Tower 2 was great with kids! And all our furniture was new.

Sounds fabulous!! I'll check out the pic! Did you request tower 2 or was it luck of the draw? Many on here seem to request 6 since it is the newest, but I'd like a room with the newest furniture. The pics on here of some of the sofas have me worried! I think tower 2 would be great with the proximity to the splash pad and mini golf. Do you know what tower the lazy rivers are located? Getting soooooo EXCITED!!!!!!!!!

 

[MinnieTeacher]

Is the splash pad located at the main building? If so is the main building called tower 1? Is the splash pad very close to tower 2? Is tower 1 also newly renovated?

 

[DCTooTall]

Sounds fabulous!! I'll check out the pic! Did you request tower 2 or was it luck of the draw? Many on here seem to request 6 since it is the newest, but I'd like a room with the newest furniture. The pics on here of some of the sofas have me worried! I think tower 2 would be great with the proximity to the splash pad and mini golf. Do you know what tower the lazy rivers are located? Getting soooooo EXCITED!!!!!!!!!

Is the splash pad located at the main building? If so is the main building called tower 1? Is the splash pad very close to tower 2? Is tower 1 also newly renovated?

The main building is actually next door to Tower 1. It's usually referred to either as the Lobby, Main Building, Activities Center, or Check-in building. It only has like 4 floors, and I THINK only the top 1 or 2 actually have any guest rooms in them. The rest is common areas, sales, support, and offices.

There is a kids splash area at the pool located between towers 2 and 3. I believe there is also one over at the pool in front of the Main Building.

Lazy Rivers are located at the pool at Tower 5 and also at the Main Building.

Towers 1 and 2 are recently renovated, and i think someone just posted they were pulling out the old furniture in Tower 3 recently as it's going thru it's renovation now.

 

[dancin Disney style]

If you buy a new router to take with you, you will need to set it up by connecting it directly to a computer before you can plug it into the internet cable at WBC. I would do this at home before you go so that you don't have to waste time or get frustrated on your vacation. The internet cable that you would normally connect to your laptop in the room is the cable that you would plug into your wireless router. I would recommend something like this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/NETGEAR...uter/4001898.p?id=1218447377129&skuId=4001898

You may also want to "secure" the hotspot in order to prevent others from accessing it, as well as change the default wireless network name. Both of these options will help the performance since 1. the secured hotspot will prevent others from connecting to it and degrading the network performance (Wireless networks are generally slower than the wired connection, and could bottleneck if you end up having a lot of people connecting to it), and 2. changing the name would help keep your device from jumping routers if someone nearby has the same idea with a router set for the same default name.


Generally, just follow the instructions that come with the router for setting it up to connect to a cable internet connection w/ DHCP. it's pretty straight forward and you don't even need to connect it to your existing internet connection at home when you do the setup process.

Thanks for the advice......I'm going to give it a go. I've asked DH to send his delivery guy out this week to get a cheap router. Then we will have loads of time to try and get it set up.

Don't be surprised if I'm back asking for more help

 

[Rosebud123]

Tower 2 rules! I know a lot of people on here love 6 and 5, but I thought 2 blew 5 away.

 

[Rosebud123]

Is the splash pad located at the main building? If so is the main building called tower 1? Is the splash pad very close to tower 2? Is tower 1 also newly renovated?

I don't remember seeing a splash area near the main building, but I may be wrong. There's one between bldgs. #2 and #3, and it's not a very far walk from the main bldg.

 

[skateshome]

Thanks for the advice......I'm going to give it a go. I've asked DH to send his delivery guy out this week to get a cheap router. Then we will have loads of time to try and get it set up.

Don't be surprised if I'm back asking for more help

I hope this isn't too late.
We got this one specifically for our trip.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Belkin+-+N150+Wireless-N+Router+with+4-Port+Switch/2089361.p?id=1218309067806&skuId=2089361
Super easy. No set up. Plug it in and it pops up on your wireless connections. Security password on card on router. Enter it in and your good to go.
And it's usually available in store. No waiting for shipping.

 

[Portugal1000]

We've never been to Universal but are taking the plunge in less than two weeks. It may sound weird, but we're going to be double-booked the night in between our two Universal days at RPR and Bonnet Creek - so just one overnight bag has to be left with the valet that morning when we check in at our resort to get our FOTL passes for the two days (what a deal!). Then we laze around since we don't have to wait in any lines, enjoy the hotel a little for the night, laze around the next day, and come back to our cozy 2 bedroom at WBC. It only cost about $90 to hold the room for the night since it was a weeknight and the relaxation of not having to check in, check out, check in ...totally worth it!

Our Disney days will only be 2 or 3 this time - haven't even purchased tickets since there's not much discount for so few days; we can decide when we get there what to do (although I do already have an ADR lined up !)

Good luck with your plans!

Glad to see I am not the only one doing this. We are staying 3 weeks in August at WBC (our 4th visit). we wanted to visit Universal and found it to be a lot cheper to book one night at Hard Rock than to buy the fast passes. So we are sending the night on 13th August. will check in really early so we can go to Harry Potter. will stay till early afternoon and then back to the Hard Rock pool then back to park in the evening then do it all again thenext day. We won't check out of WBC, won't even tell them we won't be there that night, no need to.

 

[MinnieTeacher]

The main building is actually next door to Tower 1. It's usually referred to either as the Lobby, Main Building, Activities Center, or Check-in building. It only has like 4 floors, and I THINK only the top 1 or 2 actually have any guest rooms in them. The rest is common areas, sales, support, and offices.

There is a kids splash area at the pool located between towers 2 and 3. I believe there is also one over at the pool in front of the Main Building.

Lazy Rivers are located at the pool at Tower 5 and also at the Main Building.

Towers 1 and 2 are recently renovated, and i think someone just posted they were pulling out the old furniture in Tower 3 recently as it's going thru it's renovation now.[/QUOTE

Thanks so much for the info!! I wasn't sure about the lobby building and if it was tower 1. Can't wait to check out Bonnet Creek. I'm super excited! I've always been onsite and was a little nervous at first, but I think we'll love it!!

 

[MinnieTeacher]

I don't remember seeing a splash area near the main building, but I may be wrong. There's one between bldgs. #2 and #3, and it's not a very far walk from the main bldg.

Thanks Rosebud for the pic!! The one I'm wondering about is the one with the pop jets, sprinklers, spray cannons etc... Not a pool but water play area. Anyone know about that one?

 

[MinnieTeacher]

Tower 2 rules! I know a lot of people on here love 6 and 5, but I thought 2 blew 5 away.

Hope I get in that tower!!!!!

 

[eeyorepixie]

You may also want to "secure" the hotspot in order to prevent others from accessing it, as well as change the default wireless network name. Both of these options will help the performance since 1. the secured hotspot will prevent others from connecting to it and degrading the network performance (Wireless networks are generally slower than the wired connection, and could bottleneck if you end up having a lot of people connecting to it), and 2. changing the name would help keep your device from jumping routers if someone nearby has the same idea with a router set for the same default name.


Generally, just follow the instructions that come with the router for setting it up to connect to a cable internet connection w/ DHCP. it's pretty straight forward and you don't even need to connect it to your existing internet connection at home when you do the setup process.

O.K. I am tech impaired and I am not sure if I get this, so can I just do it the Old fashioned way and plug in a phone jack thingy? I am O.K. with not being wireless for a week, just want to be able to transfer money...KWIM?

 

[deansreef]

Always wanted to stay at Dolphin...can never afford it.

 

[dancin Disney style]

I hope this isn't too late.
We got this one specifically for our trip.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Belkin+-+N150+Wireless-N+Router+with+4-Port+Switch/2089361.p?id=1218309067806&skuId=2089361
Super easy. No set up. Plug it in and it pops up on your wireless connections. Security password on card on router. Enter it in and your good to go.
And it's usually available in store. No waiting for shipping.

Not too late at all...thanks. I found a place that sells refurbished ones and they have 2 that are wirelessG and only $10. So I'm hoping to get one. This place sells out of things pretty fast.

Anyone think I will have a problem with a G instead of an N ? We only need to access email and probably do a little surfing.....the kids might want to download a few things from ITunes but they don't need to.