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

[crazyfordisney2000]

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[Ellajoan]

I'm sure this has already been asked, but is there a workout center a BC? In each building or just one place? If so, is it hard to get on the machines? TIA.

 

[resq343]

we are planning on staying at BC after our cruise on the Dream at the begining of June. I was just checking out prices on redweek.com. I found a crazy range of prices for the dates I wanted... one was listed for about $90/night up to $300/night. Why would there be such a range? The cheaper rooms kinda scare me any thoughts???

 

[webprinter]

I'm sure this has already been asked, but is there a workout center a BC? In each building or just one place? If so, is it hard to get on the machines? TIA.

There is one in the main clubhouse building and I don't remember if there was one in building 6 or not. The others don't have one. The one in the main building never seems busy when we have walked by. I figure I get my exercise walking around Disney and around the lake numerous times each day.

 

[Upatnoon]

we are planning on staying at BC after our cruise on the Dream at the begining of June. I was just checking out prices on redweek.com. I found a crazy range of prices for the dates I wanted... one was listed for about $90/night up to $300/night. Why would there be such a range? The cheaper rooms kinda scare me any thoughts???

You can buy a 2-liter or Diet Pepsi for $1.89 at Publix or $1 at Walmart. Is the Diet Pepsi you buy at Publix better? Lots of people buy it.

My target price is always $100 a night for a 2 bedroom, but I have often paid less and a couple of times a little more. You will get a better deal if you wait until 60 days or less before the time you want to go and you are a bit flexible.

Anyhow, the key to buying a room at bonnet creek is to be flexible, shop around and negotiate. There are tons of people renting units, find one you feel comfortable with.

 

[MichaelColey]

we are planning on staying at BC after our cruise on the Dream at the begining of June. I was just checking out prices on redweek.com. I found a crazy range of prices for the dates I wanted... one was listed for about $90/night up to $300/night. Why would there be such a range? The cheaper rooms kinda scare me any thoughts???

Another difference may be Deluxe vs. Presidential and the number of bedrooms in the unit. The main difference is probably just the profit margin that the owner is looking for.

ANY unit at BC is going to be pretty awesome. The Deluxe units (the "cheaper" ones) are incredible. If you only have two people, a 1BR is fine (although people used to staying in hotels will find it spacious, even with 3-4 people). If you have 3-4, a 2BR (over 1200 sqft) is incredible and doesn't cost much (if any) more. If you have more than 4 people, consider the 3BR or 4BR Presidential units, but they will likely cost more.

An even better example than the two liters of Diet Pepsi is airline tickets. On one airplane, you'll find people that paid $90 and people that paid $300. Should you be scared of the seats that cost $90?

 

[Obadiah Stane]

My next question...do the rooms have those electronic safes like you find in most hotels?

 

[Lava124]

My next question...do the rooms have those electronic safes like you find in most hotels?

The 2 bedroom I stayed in did and it was a bit larger then the standard ones you find in a hotel.

 

[CincyMouse]

Can little kids swim with wings in the pools?

Also are there lifeguards or not? I keep seeing no lifeguards, but then there is a height restriction on the slides(which is utterly ridiculous)...so if there are no lifeguards how would that rule be enforced?

Just measured my 8 year old, poor little thing. He is like an inch and a half under 48(my 6 year old is the same height as my 8 year old). It's going to suck for him to see younger kids than him being able to slide.

We were there 2 weeks ago. There is a staff member at the pirate slide who measures everyone, not a lifeguard. There is a lifeguard at the pool slide by bldg 2-3. Not aware of height restrictions but my youngest DD who uses a vest was not allowed to go down the slide unless she could swim by herself.

 

[CincyMouse]

My next question...do the rooms have those electronic safes like you find in most hotels?

yes

 

[Obadiah Stane]

Mucho thanko

 

[DCTooTall]

I did buy direct. so what does that mean and can i use ponts for tix and how does that work?

I noticed you finally got a bit of a response, but i thought I'd clarify a bit since I've done this a couple times now.

Basically you would go to the Concierge desk at the resort. It's located in the Lobby NEXT to the Disney Planning Center, or near the checkin desk. They can then pull your account information from your name, phone, and/or member number to see how many points you have available.

their ticket selection for points purchases is somewhat limited (like 1-day ticket), and you are limited to just 6 tickets purchased per vacation.

You can find the current listing of tickets available, and their respective point costs on the Wyndham website. Once you log in, just go to the "At your Service" section and choose "plus Partners". From there, if you choose the "activity Partners" there is a link which will bring up the PDF of their ticket options.

Any construction updates? My reservation document still lists the construction notice.

I just got back and the main building constructions appears complete. There is still some exterior work going on like in the pool area. I'm also going to assume dressing the interior is still ongoing as well.

To be honest, other than the occasional beeping coming from a truck's back-up warning, I don't recall ever hearing any noise coming from the construction.

I think I noticed they did lay the concrete for the pool bottom this past week.

I saw this question asked a while back but there was no answer. Maybe since some time has passed someone will have some advice. I am a massage therapist in NEED of a massage....We'll be at WBC for 5 days. The prices at HBC and Waldorf spas are ridiculous (I used to work in high end hotel spas...you don't get ANY more for the price...trust me). Would WBC allow someone to come in to do a private "residential" massage? OR can we use the spas at the Disney resorts?

I seem to recall seeing something in the guest information book in the room about a "preferred business" that did in-room massage... so I don't think they have any problems with it.

Also, there is no reason you couldn't use a spa at one of the Disney Resorts. Um.... I seem to recall there being one at the Grand Floridian, and also one at the Swan/Dolphin.... I don't remember if there was another one. (Not a big spa person). Considering they are spa's that would charge anybody and are not resort guest exclusive, you shouldn't have a problem going to either.

The Swam/Dolphin also aren't very far away from the Resort.

Will they store our luggage before we check in on arrival day?

Yes. They will also store it on check-out day for you in case you had a late departure and wanted to spend some time in the parks (or downtown disney) between checking out and leaving the area.

 

[TnTWalter]

the main building has construction? or do you mean the new hotel building? thanks.

Trish

 

[DCTooTall]

the main building has construction? or do you mean the new hotel building? thanks.

Trish

Sorry if my wording caused any confusion.

The main/lobby building isn't undergoing any work. All work is being done at the hotel building.


When i said "the main building construction", I was referring to the primary structure of the hotel.

 

[act1980]

Does anyone have any pics of the units in tower 6?

Do they differ much from tower 5?

 

[MommyPoppins]

Both the auctions I've been watching are being bid on now. 14 hours left. I can't decide to go with the earlier dates(by a week) which is going for less, or the other dates which are a little more now but it says that it will be in tower 6. Ahhh decisions!

 

[Upatnoon]

Does anyone have any pics of the units in tower 6?

Do they differ much from tower 5?

What you are really asking is how the presidential rooms differ from the deluxe rooms. Basically, its just some sightly fancier finishes, for example, stainless steel appliances in the kitchen.

There are photos of them in this thread.

 

[act1980]

What you are really asking is how the presidential rooms differ from the deluxe rooms. Basically, its just some sightly fancier finishes, for example, stainless steel appliances in the kitchen.

There are photos of them in this thread.

No, I am trying to compare deluxe with deluxe.

I would like to know if the furnishings are different etc...

 

[verlee]

Can little kids swim with wings in the pools?

Also are there lifeguards or not? I keep seeing no lifeguards, but then there is a height restriction on the slides(which is utterly ridiculous)...so if there are no lifeguards how would that rule be enforced?

Just measured my 8 year old, poor little thing. He is like an inch and a half under 48(my 6 year old is the same height as my 8 year old). It's going to suck for him to see younger kids than him being able to slide.

My ds5 is a pretty good swimmer but does not have the strength for long distances, so sometimes we used the water wings. We saw lifeguards at the two pools with the slides. It seems like they are more strict at the pirate slide (bldg 6). The other slide, bldg 2 I think, the lifeguard let my son use as long as he could swim to the side of the pool when he landed (no water wings). He could and dh was there as well. We did not try to have ds5 use the pirate slide. If I were you I would talk with the lifeguard and tell them your ds8 age and that he can swim. They might let him use it any way.

 

[MommyPoppins]

My ds5 is a pretty good swimmer but does not have the strength for long distances, so sometimes we used the water wings. We saw lifeguards at the two pools with the slides. It seems like they are more strict at the pirate slide (bldg 6). The other slide, bldg 2 I think, the lifeguard let my son use as long as he could swim to the side of the pool when he landed (no water wings). He could and dh was there as well. We did not try to have ds5 use the pirate slide. If I were you I would talk with the lifeguard and tell them your ds8 age and that he can swim. They might let him use it any way.

Yeah it doesn't hurt to ask. He and my 6 year old have both been swimming for a long time now. The height restriction is so dumb on the pirate slide since it doesn't even empty into water. lol