The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread part2

[harvey]

We arrive Sunday, can't wait! I'm wondering if it is extra to park in the garage?

 

[ibob52]

We arrive Sunday, can't wait! I'm wondering if it is extra to park in the garage?

nope ...

 

[SYLVESTER7577]

Yes I did look into this and so far both bins are spoken for currently.. However I continue to keep an eye out to see if someone (and who would do this) would have to cancel their vaca during the same time that has spoken for one of the bins... Thank you tho for the thought, this board is so helpful and I have learned many things. One thing I found out recently is King Soopers is having 4x gas rewards for purchasing gift cards. So this weekend I went and purchased a few Disney gift cards and plan to use them in the world. Going to give my son one for his purchasing so he won't be "nickel and diming" me.

Our Kroger Store in Michigan runs the same promotion. We have a carpet job being done at a Home Depot so we bought cards for them and Disney. Kroger gives $2.00 off for 2000 points ($500.00) saves us $75.00 on a fill up. $1.64 a gallon plus points on our Disney card that we pay off. We will save another $400.00 off the carpet.

 

[::danielle::]

We used WeGoShop and while I hate to diss them in anyway... they were running late. It ended up being about 2 hours later than our scheduled time before they arrived. It wasn't a huge deal since we were in our room hanging out for the night. I did make our shopping list pretty specific. DH is an extremely picky eater (you can read about him in my dining report in my siggy) but he NEEDED Jack's pizzas so that he would feel comfortable and have something to fall back on if he couldn't find anything in the parks that day. We didn't realize it but once we got back up to our room with our groceries, they had bought all Publix 4 cheese pizzas. 4 cheese is a NO GO for hubby and he was so upset. It was a huge let down and really the only reason we ordered groceries in the first place. I won't place an order with them again unfortunately.

Our experience with Wegoshop was great. It was delivered on time and everything was correct.

However, we didn't have any strict requests so that may be why. For the things my kids are picky about, I gave them a couple of options (such as "this variety of juice preferred but that will work it it's all that is available").

I liked that they included the receipt in the order. I was shocked at how much more expensive it is to shop in Orlando than at home!

 

[wdwmom0f3]

Our experience with Wegoshop was great. It was delivered on time and everything was correct.

However, we didn't have any strict requests so that may be why. For the things my kids are picky about, I gave them a couple of options (such as "this variety of juice preferred but that will work it it's all that is available").

I liked that they included the receipt in the order. I was shocked at how much more expensive it is to shop in Orlando than at home!

We were shocked a few years ago when we went down and purchased a few things at the store. My SIL and I both had babies at the time, and the diapers and formula were really expensive compared to home. I can remember walking out of the store and we were both shocked by how much money we had dropped on just a few items that we needed. So now when we go to Disney I pack everything but the kitchen sink!

 

[Bellamouse]

We were shocked a few years ago when we went down and purchased a few things at the store. My SIL and I both had babies at the time, and the diapers and formula were really expensive compared to home. I can remember walking out of the store and we were both shocked by how much money we had dropped on just a few items that we needed. So now when we go to Disney I pack everything but the kitchen sink!

That's funny because we find that the prices of things (not to mention the tax!) is MUCH lower than where we live! I bring next to nothing and we shop first thing when we get there (Super Target). I get all the shampoos and sunscreens and food for the condo when we get there. Saves me money and time and room in my suitcase It's funny though how prices vary so vastly across the country....

 

[Disneyforus]

That's funny because we find that the prices of things (not to mention the tax!) is MUCH lower than where we live! I bring next to nothing and we shop first thing when we get there (Super Target). I get all the shampoos and sunscreens and food for the condo when we get there. Saves me money and time and room in my suitcase It's funny though how prices vary so vastly across the country....

Same here..prices are the same at Walmart in Orlando as Michigan.

 

[budafam]

That's funny because we find that the prices of things (not to mention the tax!) is MUCH lower than where we live! I bring next to nothing and we shop first thing when we get there (Super Target). I get all the shampoos and sunscreens and food for the condo when we get there. Saves me money and time and room in my suitcase It's funny though how prices vary so vastly across the country....

Our prices were pretty similar... I just wish the order had been correct. We were lenient on everything else but not DH's must haves.

 

[Echo queen]

We shopped at Winn Dixie and Publics this trip and hands down the prices are more than we pay in Texas.

 

[Bellamouse]

Our prices were pretty similar... I just wish the order had been correct. We were lenient on everything else but not DH's must haves.

Yes that would be hugely annoying. We always rent a car and therefore we go shopping ourselves over to SuperTarget or Publix. I wonder if the prices from the delivery service are a little higher due to the delivery aspect. I know the delivery grocery here (Peapod) has higher prices than my normal grocery store.

In any case, I am a control freak and need to have a car. I need to feel like I can go anywhere I need to (home if necessary - like a hurricane or something! LOL ), or to a doctor or to the pharmacy, etc. etc. I know it's illogical since there are taxis and so forth, but I just feel more relaxed with a car so we can go to as many stores as we need to to find the stuff we need.

Off on a tangent here...... One word of caution for the northerners - don't try to buy your shorts while in Orlando - at least not in the Fall. They don't have any!!!!! Not anywhere!!!! Store clerks all said to me, "it's Fall/Winter - not short season" as we walked around in 85 to 90 degree weather I figured they'd sell shorts year round in Florida. No such luck. Not women's khaki shorts anyway (you could find teenager shorts only - the REAL short jean shorts...um, no thanks). I learned my lesson the hard way on that and even having a car that let me go to many stores didn't help.

 

[wdwmom0f3]

That's funny because we find that the prices of things (not to mention the tax!) is MUCH lower than where we live! I bring next to nothing and we shop first thing when we get there (Super Target). I get all the shampoos and sunscreens and food for the condo when we get there. Saves me money and time and room in my suitcase It's funny though how prices vary so vastly across the country....

It is funny. I was just thinking it could have also been the store that we were at. We went to the one at Crossroads, so Target or Walmart could have been cheaper.

Actually, that's a great question to ask. Who has the best prices on groceries close to Disney? Anyone?

 

[dtum]

We went to super target and it was slightly higher than OH, but we use Walmart at home and they are cheaper as a rule. Went to Walmart down there and the store was so crazy we didn't go back. Super Target is a really nice store and the few cents differance was totally worth it.

 

[Teacher03]

We will be at BC in 8 days, can't wait! I have a couple of questions I hope someone can help me with...

We rented through Vacation Strategies. Will I have to give a credit card at check in?

We really don't care about the view but would like a building that is newer and has wi-fi. What building should we ask for?

Thank you in advance for any and all help.

 

[shell8558]

Just left bonnet creek- literally. (on way home now) we also booked with vs and did not need a credit card tocheck in. Also they just added wifi to tower 4 yesterday. We had to no problems connecting. Loved our 3 bedroom with firework view, it was amazing! Would definately stay there again. Loved the pools next door at tower one, we used the lazy river everyday .

 

[Annie78]

I am booked for the last week of September! A 3BR Presidential to be shared with DH, his parents, our 2 yo, and possibly an aunt for a few of the days. After a recent hotel weekend, we decided that giving the toddler his own room is a must...
Yay!

 

[thelionqueen]

We will be at BC in 8 days, can't wait! I have a couple of questions I hope someone can help me with...

We rented through Vacation Strategies. Will I have to give a credit card at check in?

We really don't care about the view but would like a building that is newer and has wi-fi. What building should we ask for?

Thank you in advance for any and all help.

I booked with Vacation Strategies as well and so far have no issues. I'm a little concerned just because I paid the deposit several weeks ago and our trip isn't until the end of October. I know I shouldn't receive any communication from them until our trip gets closer, but just wanted some reassurance of their services. Everything work for you?

Also, the cheapest prices near WDW IMO is Super Wal-Mart. It is a busy store but nothing crazy. We get all our toiletries, sunscreen, food, water and everything else there in one trip (although usually end up going 2-3 times). I budget spending $200 there for our entire trip and that covers approx. 2/3 of our food & snack budget and 100% of our bottled water budget..which with 2 growing teen boys and 10 days is the only way to go. We hit a Costco too, but it was much farther and I almost got lost getting there..so won't be doing that again.

 

[shell8558]

I booked with vacation strategy 10 months before my trip, and after I paid my deposit there was no communication until I received the email for final payment. Which came around 20 days before check in. Everything was smooth and had to problems after we got there. Will definately use them again .

 

[Mitch_in_GA]

In July we'll be staying off site for the first time, and convinced that the luxury of having extra space for our family of 5 will offset the lack of any resort-related pixie dust (the $$$ savings helps too!).

My question is whether anyone has relied on a taxi to return from the parks (after using the resort shuttle in the morning)? If so, are the prices in the $15 to $20 range?

We'll have a car, but if a taxi is only slightly more, then at least it's another option (I believe pick up and drop off would be more convenient than self parking).

Thanks for all the great info from you regulars and from those just returning!

 

[thelionqueen]

In July we'll be staying off site for the first time, and convinced that the luxury of having extra space for our family of 5 will offset the lack of any resort-related pixie dust (the $$$ savings helps too!).

My question is whether anyone has relied on a taxi to return from the parks (after using the resort shuttle in the morning)? If so, are the prices in the $15 to $20 range?

We'll have a car, but if a taxi is only slightly more, then at least it's another option (I believe pick up and drop off would be more convenient than self parking).

Thanks for all the great info from you regulars and from those just returning!

We rent a car but have taken taxi's on those days we just simply didnt want to deal with the crowds. This was a few years ago, but for 4 of us from Epcot to Beach Club (we were at the front of the park and would've had to walk all the way back and DH had blisters) it was $14 I think depending on which park and which resort a safe guesstimate would be $20 with tip

 

[mmdis]

Been lurking on here for the last 6 months and finally decided I better join and get in the conversation. I have read through both the Bonnet Creek threads and have most of my questions answered so I decided to book.

I have seen my questions asked a few time but did not see any answers.

We are staying in a 1 bed next February and while everyone seems to want a fireworks view. I am interested in a 1st floor I would love the ease with the kids to run in and out to a pool or the mini golf. Is this possible? Is there some 1 bedroom on the first floor with a patio?

My other question is if someone could post the hotel shuttle just curious if it fills in the mid-day return times a bit better.

Thank You MM