The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread! (pics and reviews)

[vtwep]

Also a side note. I brought a laptop and the internet is lightening quick! (didn't use wifi) There is a green cable in the kitchen next to the phone. Just disconnect the phone and plug directly into your computer.

I actually brought my wireless router from home. Just plugged it into the phone and the electrical outlet and my laptop found it right away. Very quick and easy!

 

[cam&chris]

where they will cash traveller's cheques? Will the front desk do it?

 

[Fastpaks]

where they will cash traveller's cheques? Will the front desk do it?

You can call to check for sure. I know for incidental deposits they only take Credit and debit with major CC logos. Its $100 they check for just in case you were wondering. My trip was all cash. I was glad that I had the money in my checking account just in case.

 

[rak5701]

We are leaving late tonight for a week at BC. We will be in a 3BR deluxe. I will take pics and post when we get back...I think someone recently was looking for pics of the 3BR. So excited for warm sunshine and to see my kids faces light up when we enter the MK gates!!!

 

[geenerbell]

Simple when you check in they will give you a Parking pass. They will write the dates of your stay. In our case they wrote 21-25. When I received the phone call to come get my new pass, they told me that the one I had was only for 1 day. Had I noticed before, I would have pulled the plug to my phone in the room sooner and just have a good time.

Also a side note. I brought a laptop and the internet is lightening quick! (didn't use wifi) There is a green cable in the kitchen next to the phone. Just disconnect the phone and plug directly into your computer.

Was there a charge for internet service?

 

[Angry Eyes]

Was there a charge for internet service?

Internet is free.

 

[cam&chris]

You can call to check for sure. I know for incidental deposits they only take Credit and debit with major CC logos. Its $100 they check for just in case you were wondering. My trip was all cash. I was glad that I had the money in my checking account just in case.

I just wanted to know if they would cash a traveller's cheque for me at the desk so that I would have some cash for the day instead of using the traveller's cheques to pay at restaurants or in shops.

 

[Catira]

We're here now and rented from Ken & Denise. They are wonderful! Our unit is great with a excellent lake/fireworks view.

When we have stayed at BC, our fireworks view also comes with a parking lot view. Since you posted you have a lake/fireworks view.. what building are you in? Maybe after you checkout, you can post floor # and room #. We have a xmas trip booked and would like to get a lakeview.

Enjoy your disney vacation

 

[TinkOhio]

We are leaving late tonight for a week at BC. We will be in a 3BR deluxe. I will take pics and post when we get back...I think someone recently was looking for pics of the 3BR. So excited for warm sunshine and to see my kids faces light up when we enter the MK gates!!!

Have a great trip! Can't wait to hear about it.

 

[pipervali]

We're leaving Sunday morning for our first stay at Bonnet Creek, 2bdr deluxe! I'm anxious to see the place, since this thread speaks so highly about it. I had initially asked for Tower 4 or 5 when I made my confirmation with my owner, but called on Monday just to double check. Looks like my request never made it in anyway, so the nice clerk added it to our reservation. We chose not to go with the fireworks view since we'll probably be in the parks for them anyway. So I requested a pool/lake view higher up in Tower 5. Hope things work out

I do have a question in regards to the internet that I've seen tossed around a bit. We're going to have two laptops with us among 3 people. And I've been talked out of taking our router, my DM seems to think I'm already overpacking. Is there ANY wifi to speak of, or will myself and my DGodmother be fighting over the dsl line? lol

 

[Fastpaks]

Yes there is wifi! I only used a Land line b/c mine currently doesn't work.

I was looking through my photos and here are some shots of the Fountain and some shots of the view from Tower 4 (main building) where we stayed room 4420.

If you are in Tower 5 there is a pool right there for you. They play soft rock over there as there is a small bar. The lazy river is small, but themed pirate. Its also next Tower 6 pool where the enclosed slide is. I can tell you from experience, the slide is a blast. Personally, I like the pool at T4 b/c it is the largest of the 3. That said, they are all nice.

They give you bath and body products. My wife used to work for them so she thought it was interesting.

BAHHH photo bucket won't let me turn the pics and save them. Sorry about that.

 

[Madison'smommy]

I do have a question in regards to the internet that I've seen tossed around a bit. We're going to have two laptops with us among 3 people. And I've been talked out of taking our router, my DM seems to think I'm already overpacking. Is there ANY wifi to speak of, or will myself and my DGodmother be fighting over the dsl line? lol

I stuck the router in my bag, and am SO glad I did! The only way we could get both of our laptops working at the same time was with that. I would still pack it. It doesnt really take up that much room! As for overpacking... we tried to pack as little as possible! I was glad that we didnt pack a ton of clothes, this time! With the washer and all there, it wa so easy to throw a load of laundry anytime we needed.

 

[KTMcCulloch]

maybe a silly question but we aren't renting a car for our BC stay how can you get to the Disney resort? (ie poly, gf) any experience?

 

[DCTooTall]

We're leaving Sunday morning for our first stay at Bonnet Creek, 2bdr deluxe! I'm anxious to see the place, since this thread speaks so highly about it. I had initially asked for Tower 4 or 5 when I made my confirmation with my owner, but called on Monday just to double check. Looks like my request never made it in anyway, so the nice clerk added it to our reservation. We chose not to go with the fireworks view since we'll probably be in the parks for them anyway. So I requested a pool/lake view higher up in Tower 5. Hope things work out

I do have a question in regards to the internet that I've seen tossed around a bit. We're going to have two laptops with us among 3 people. And I've been talked out of taking our router, my DM seems to think I'm already overpacking. Is there ANY wifi to speak of, or will myself and my DGodmother be fighting over the dsl line? lol

There is supposedly wifi in the lobby area, however I didn't use it so I can't say how well it works.

In the rest of the resort however there is no Wifi provided. Each room has a connection on the IP phone in the kitchen to connect to the internet. You can bring along a wifi router or even just a cheap little dumb hub and plug it into that connection to allow multiple devices to connect to the internet at the same time.

You will occasionally see WiFi available within your room, however this is going to be from another guest who has brought their router with them and plugged it into their room. There is no guarantee those guests haven't locked access to there access point, that they are in a room close enough to give you good signal strength, that they won't be checking out during the middle of your stay.... or for the more paranoid people, don't have some sort of packet sniffer on their connection to intercept your traffic.

 

[pipervali]

There is supposedly wifi in the lobby area, however I didn't use it so I can't say how well it works.

In the rest of the resort however there is no Wifi provided. Each room has a connection on the IP phone in the kitchen to connect to the internet. You can bring along a wifi router or even just a cheap little dumb hub and plug it into that connection to allow multiple devices to connect to the internet at the same time.

You will occasionally see WiFi available within your room, however this is going to be from another guest who has brought their router with them and plugged it into their room. There is no guarantee those guests haven't locked access to there access point, that they are in a room close enough to give you good signal strength, that they won't be checking out during the middle of your stay.... or for the more paranoid people, don't have some sort of packet sniffer on their connection to intercept your traffic.

Thanks for the info Kind of a moot point now, since my router literally decided to die on us last evening. I can't afford to go out and spend $80 on a new one a day before we leave. Guess we're gonna have to just make do.


ETA: One last question. I think I read that if you arrive early, before the check in time, that they'll hold your luggage for you while you head out to the parks. Does this still hold true? We're going to be arriving around noon, and wanted to get in some park time before check-in, but I'm very leery of leaving all of our luggage in the trunk while we're in HS.

 

[DCTooTall]

Thanks for the info Kind of a moot point now, since my router literally decided to die on us last evening. I can't afford to go out and spend $80 on a new one a day before we leave. Guess we're gonna have to just make do.


ETA: One last question. I think I read that if you arrive early, before the check in time, that they'll hold your luggage for you while you head out to the parks. Does this still hold true? We're going to be arriving around noon, and wanted to get in some park time before check-in, but I'm very leery of leaving all of our luggage in the trunk while we're in HS.

I haven't used the service so I can't speak from from experience, but it would make sense. They do have a concierge, and many hotels will allow you to check your luggage with them to hold. Considering people who arrive before checkin time, or have late flights on their checkout day, It's a relatively easy service to provide to your guests. I know some hotels i've been too in other cities will sometimes charge for that service, but pretty much every mid-level or higher hotel i've stayed in at the past will at least have it available.

And if you can't afford a $100 wifi router, you might see if you an find something like a $10 dumb wired hub. You could then plug it into the wired room connection and then plug both laptops into it so you both can be online at the same time. also, depending on how your router died, if it was just the wifi functionilty which went kaput, you may still be able to use it as a wired router to serve the same purpose.

 

[Cdn Gal]

Thanks for the pics- they're great!

 

[Ash&Wes07]

I have a quick, possibly silly, question.

If the website shows no availability for a certain category for the general public to purchase, does that mean it is also sold-out for owners?

 

[SalandJeff]

maybe a silly question but we aren't renting a car for our BC stay how can you get to the Disney resort? (ie poly, gf) any experience?

You could take a taxi. I don't think it would be very expensive, since it is a short distance.

Other than that, you would have to take the BC shuttle to a park or DTD, then get on a Disney bus there that is going to the resort you want to go to. I don't think this is a very good idea for 2 reasons...firstly, the Disney buses are supposed to be for Disney resort guests, and secondly, it could take you well over an hour to get to the resort.

IMO, I would consider renting a car if at all possible. We started renting cars years ago when staying at Dis resorts for just this reason. We like to be able to go to the other resorts for dinner. If you have the car, you will also be able to get to Walmart for food, and anywhere else. You can find good deals through Costco, AAA, etc. and add those to the car company offers for reward members.

 

[dolphindan1]

we checked in today...tower 2 room 638...you can tell its one of the older units but still nice all the same...we can see some fireworks but not as good as last year....

We went to DTD Disney and it was very very bust...about to get in whirlpool bath...8am donalds breakfast at AK ...cant wait...its my Niece's first visit...she had a blast today...

O I am currently using WIFI to type this...not a strong connection but still a connection