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

[DCTooTall]

Thanks to this thread a last minute trip to Orlando has lead me to this resort. Very excited. An early thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread. We arrive in two weeks andim sure to have a question or two before we arrive!

Lol I have one now. Anything with an updated listing of activities?

Here's the March-May Activity guide.

https://www.wyndhamvacationresorts.com/ffrweb/pdfs/BonnetCreek_AG.pdf

 

[dolphindan1]

can anyone tell me which building to request to have a view of the fireworks AND a nice view (lake or pool not parking garage)? is that possible? i am in a one bedroom. thanks!

we were in bldg 2...Torre Del Vient I think its name is....

http://picasaweb.google.com/1048836...tafirGdOQ&feat=directlink#5484216433683465394

 

[ez]

We had all 3 last trip...we were straight across the lagoon...can see 2 or 3 of the pools and saw Illuminations everynight....I will see if I can remember waht our room number was...it was 6 something or 8 something...maybe 636 or 836...but it was a 3 bedroom with a view of everything

Do you know which building you were in....sounds perfect, thanks!

 

[Tracey123]

Are there pics of the pirate pool?

page 97 & 98 have pictures of the pirate pool.

 

[GraceLuvsWDW]

There's an EBay listing that says it is for a "wholesale week" and that purchaser's name will not be put on the reservation until 30 days out. Does anyone know what this means? Anyon have experience dealing with "travelinqueen"?

Thanks!

 

[clshirk]

Here's the March-May Activity guide.

https://www.wyndhamvacationresorts.com/ffrweb/pdfs/BonnetCreek_AG.pdf

I love this!

So, is there free breakfast at the resort as well? If not I'll be bringing breakfast for the kids.

 

[DReynolds86]

I'm really thinking of staying here. There are some good deals through the Armed Forces Vacation Club and I'm really happy that I don't have to sit through a timeshare schpiel.

 

[DCTooTall]

I love this!

So, is there free breakfast at the resort as well? If not I'll be bringing breakfast for the kids.

Nope, no free breakfast. (unless you include the danishes and juice you can snag while doing the tour/owners update).

But remember, your room does have a kitchen, so you are perfectly able to make your own breakfast.

I'm really thinking of staying here. There are some good deals through the Armed Forces Vacation Club and I'm really happy that I don't have to sit through a timeshare schpiel.

Just be aware, Just because you don't HAVE to sit thru the schpiel, doesn't mean that they won't constantly bug you or try to get you to attend it.

Just remember that you can say NO when they send you over to get your parking pass. some people also recommend either unplugging the room phones or turning down the ringers so that you don't get bothered by their attempts to call and schedule you for a schpiel session.

 

[TnTWalter]

how many days weeks out...

phone number?

Thanks.

Trish

 

[DisneyMamaof3girls]

I was looking at the activities guide that was posted (thank you so much!) and noticed that there are pool toys available for check out. Does anyone know if they have life jackets available? Also, it says pool towels are located at both activities desks. Is this a long walk from the pool? Or do you just grab pool towels when you check in and use them throughout the week?

Thanks for your help!

 

[katallo]

how many days weeks out...

phone number? Bonnet Creek is 407-238-3500

Thanks.

Trish

Bonnet Creek is 407-238-3500

 

[Upatnoon]

I was looking at the activities guide that was posted (thank you so much!) and noticed that there are pool toys available for check out. Does anyone know if they have life jackets available? Also, it says pool towels are located at both activities desks. Is this a long walk from the pool? Or do you just grab pool towels when you check in and use them throughout the week?

Thanks for your help!

Pool towels are located at the pools in giant bins. You use them and throw them in another giant bin when you are done.

Not sure about life jackets.

 

[celerystalker]

page 97 & 98 have pictures of the pirate pool.

Thanks!
The pirate pool looks awesome! I can't wait!

 

[julie1218]

i am thinking of using garden grocer. we are arriving late and leaving early the next morning to hit the parks. i don't really want to go to walmart, even though we'll have a car and i know it's open 24 hours. would rather arrive and have my groceries waiting there for me.

question: what about perishables? is there anyway for bonnet creek to store these for me or allow them to be put in my room (even though i haven't arrived yet)? has anyone had perishables delivered there via a grocery service? thanks.

 

[NC Travel Bugs]

Are the restaurants open for lunch and dinner only? Do they serve breakfast onsite? Going for a ladies getaway in April, did the family thing through Ken last fall so wanting to cook as little as possible this trip.

Also, has anyone rented cabanas? Do you remember the price? Seems like I remember there being a TV and fridge?

 

[#4'smom]

Does anyone know if they supply laundry soap for the in room washing machines or do we need to bring our own?

 

[JLR]

Well, I've been lurking for a while. I am finishing up the planning on a trip just with dd (I will be in Orlando for a conference) this June, but am starting the planning for the big family vacation next May where we introcude my dh and twin dds to Disney.

I had planned to rent DVC points and stay at AKL and or BLT, until I saw a post someone else made about Bonnet Creek. So I've been lurking here and slowly been working on talking myself out of staying on site. I've really enjoyed staying on Disney property. I prefer not to drive on vacation, and enjoyed ME. However, we don't do EMH and I don't really think it is worth and extra $300/day for the convenience of not driving. We really would prefer a 2 bedroom with the in suite laundry.

Initially I was going to book DVC for first and last nights, but finally just completely gave in and accepted that we will stay at BC for the whole trip!

Thank you for posting all the pictures, the layouts and most importantly the map that shows how close BC is to Epcot!

The pools look fabulous and I think my kids would enjoy the activities as well.

I'm sure I will think of lots of questions. I just wanted to post my thanks for now.

 

[Upatnoon]

Does anyone know if they supply laundry soap for the in room washing machines or do we need to bring our own?

They supply the laundry soap. But if you want dryer sheets, bring them.

 

[NHDisneyFan]

I have been following this thread for months as I planned our vacation and I type this from the kitchen island on our last of 8 nights. A couple of quick items that had been discussed recently that my wife and I wanted to add our experience to:
We called twice for more dish and laundry detergent, they were here within 30 minutes both times. And one time we called at night. No waiting for days or being stood up.

The phone never does stop ringing, even after we said no thanks to the tour and they agreed. With the volume at the lowest setting you don't even hear it though. I like keeping it plugged in to make outgoing calls.

Security and the pizza flyers. Have not seen one pizza flyer in building 4. Felt perfectly safe the entire time with 3 children. Of course there is piggybacking through the multiple set of entry doors. Workplaces can't stop it without special gates, how can a resort? No worries people, they have a deadbolt

 

[cissy]

Got back yesterday and think I can answer some questions

1. Towels are at each pool, no need to bring them
2. Laundry soap but no dryer sheets
3. 2 places sell food and about average in price
4. We got one phone call or maybe we were just out so much that we missed them
5. Never saw a pizza flyer except the one on the fridge for the WBC pizza place
6. Never felt anything but safe the entire stay

Also, I posted this elsewhere, but PLEASE bring swim shoes for your kids!! Both girls had blisters on feet from bottom of the pool cause they have their soft "winter" feet. Had to wear socks in the pool last two days and they had holes in them by the end of their swim!

And, if you generally need conditioner for your hair, you will need DOUBLE in Orlando. The water is harsh, harsh, harsh on the hair. Mine felt like straw the entire trip and my Dd8 had tangles the whole time. OUCH!

Our stay was wonderful and we are now spoiled rotten!!