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

[dtum]

Don't know if this could help someone but I just saw on ebay a 3 bdr presidential for $799 in May as a buy it now.

Is it safe to buy on ebay or better to buy from the person Ken I see mentioned so much on here? Not sure if I can trust ebay.

 

[Upatnoon]

Is it safe to buy on ebay or better to buy from the person Ken I see mentioned so much on here? Not sure if I can trust ebay.

With Ebay, you can check the feedback and history of the seller. You also have EBay buyer protection.

With Ken, you have lots of people in here saying he's great.

If you are concerned, contact both to get a feel for what you are comfortable with.

 

[Janet Hill]

When I thought about doing this my plan was to rent a 2 BR Deluxe unit that had a check-out date the same as our current reservation's check-in date, thus, hopefully, being allowed to stay within our same unit. Since one night did not have availability that shot down that plan. Is it possible that if there is actually availability when we arrive (as in someone cancelled last minute) and I explained our back-to-back reservations that we would be allowed a 2 BR for that first reservation?

Related to that....if I do have to move all our stuff out for the 6 hours between check-out and check-in....is there something I could do with refrigerated items? I am hoping to just make a single shopping trip at the beginning of the vacation, but could split that into a second trip if we would lose our perishables due to no cold storage.

You can ask and if possible they would probably do it if possible to save the additional housekeeping expenses.

You probably will have to change rooms though. You will be given 2 choices, pack your stuff and they will move for you when the new room becomes available. Or, you can stay past checkout and move the stuff yourself (cold storage not a problem with this option). I've had to change rooms quite a few times and we always stick around and move the stuff ourselves (mostly because of the cold storage issue). They drop off the new key as soon as your new room is ready, because they do want you out of the room to get it ready for the next guests. We have always been out of the old room before 11.

 

[Cdn Gal]

For those of you staying in the 3 bedroom- I have LOTS of questions!!! Could you please post pictures when you get back? Also what are your room layouts? Can you get into the VIP lounge even if you do not own up to VIP status? Or- what if you are renting a pres. suite and are in building 6 will that automatically get you into the suite? what's in there anyway? Also I was told that concierge would get you a chef to come up to your room if you pay extra $$ could you find out how much that is and what is the company that they use? Do you have the touch screen tv/computer in the kitchen? Thanks!!!!

 

[julie1218]

For those of you staying in the 3 bedroom- I have LOTS of questions!!! Could you please post pictures when you get back? Also what are your room layouts? Can you get into the VIP lounge even if you do not own up to VIP status? Or- what if you are renting a pres. suite and are in building 6 will that automatically get you into the suite? what's in there anyway? Also I was told that concierge would get you a chef to come up to your room if you pay extra $$ could you find out how much that is and what is the company that they use? Do you have the touch screen tv/computer in the kitchen? Thanks!!!!

i was told that you need a special key card to get into the vip lounge. it was a good fireworks view. to get the key card, you have to BE vip. but, i was told that sometimes if you ask nicely, they will give you a key card if you rented from a vip. that's all i know.

 

[lillygator]

I highly recommend Ken - he is who we have gone through.



Has anyone rented over the New Year holiday and had a cheaper than prime time or high rate? I am looking to book but also looking at other options...we do want to stay at BC though.

 

[MommyPoppins]

Is it safe to buy on ebay or better to buy from the person Ken I see mentioned so much on here? Not sure if I can trust ebay.

I bought from ebay. Of course our trip is 3 weeks out, so the outcome is still to be seen.

But with e-bay you have feedback and you also have protection paying with paypal. I bought from someone with positive feedback, I'm confident it will be fine. I would also trust Ken, since he has so much positive feedback here. BUT, Kens quote for my trip was a couple hundred MORE than what I got on ebay. Which is why I went with ebay.

 

[julie1218]

I bought from ebay. Of course our trip is 3 weeks out, so the outcome is still to be seen.

But with e-bay you have feedback and you also have protection paying with paypal. I bought from someone with positive feedback, I'm confident it will be fine. I would also trust Ken, since he has so much positive feedback here. BUT, Kens quote for my trip was a couple hundred MORE than what I got on ebay. Which is why I went with ebay.

ken was really great and helpful over the phone, but he was quite a bit more $ than a lot of other people i contacted too. i think at 60 days out he would have been more comparable. however, i had a lot of people offered me a bit less than ken's "when it's 60 days out reduced price" at 120 days out. i'd rather lock in that low price at time of booking than cross my fingers for 60 days out with ken.

 

[dtum]

I bought from ebay. Of course our trip is 3 weeks out, so the outcome is still to be seen.

But with e-bay you have feedback and you also have protection paying with paypal. I bought from someone with positive feedback, I'm confident it will be fine. I would also trust Ken, since he has so much positive feedback here. BUT, Kens quote for my trip was a couple hundred MORE than what I got on ebay. Which is why I went with ebay.

Thanks. I've read that he gives a discount 60 days out or something if one comes up, but maybe it's a better deal getting it on ebay. I'll have to look into this further. Sounds like a great place.

 

[Far Northsider]

Can anyone who has stayed at Bonnet Creek this month (April 2011) scan and post or link to the April 2011 shuttle schedule? We have small children in our party, and it would be very helpful for planning our days. We will be at WBC from April 24-29.

We called WBC for shuttle information, and it sounded like service may have been expanded in April when compared to what it was earlier in the year. But, it's hard to know without seeing it ourselves, and we would love to see it in advance.

Thanks for everyone's great insight. Also, is Sunday typically a busier or slower check-in day?

 

[Mrs. Gumdrop]

For those of you staying in the 3 bedroom- I have LOTS of questions!!! Could you please post pictures when you get back? Also what are your room layouts? Can you get into the VIP lounge even if you do not own up to VIP status? Or- what if you are renting a pres. suite and are in building 6 will that automatically get you into the suite? what's in there anyway? Also I was told that concierge would get you a chef to come up to your room if you pay extra $$ could you find out how much that is and what is the company that they use? Do you have the touch screen tv/computer in the kitchen? Thanks!!!!

The floor plans can be found in the first post.

 

[claven123]

For those of you staying in the 3 bedroom.....


what's in there anyway? Also I was told .....

A bunch of those little giraffes from the directv commercial!


D

 

[MommyPoppins]

Thanks. I've read that he gives a discount 60 days out or something if one comes up, but maybe it's a better deal getting it on ebay. I'll have to look into this further. Sounds like a great place.

The quote from Ken that I got was within the 60 days. So ebay is usually going to be cheaper.

 

[saysay]

Is it safe to buy on ebay or better to buy from the person Ken I see mentioned so much on here? Not sure if I can trust ebay.

There is always a risk with ebay, though i don't think you would be out your $$ if something happened, just without a reservation somewhere.

I rented from Lori at Sun or Snow Vacation Rentals and had a GREAT experience last year. She is super nice and encouraged me to check out her company with the Better Business Bureau since I mentioned it was my first time renting a timeshare. We went with her again this year as her rates were cheaper than Kens... and this was within 60 days. Great to work with!

I do think because so many here have used Ken its a safer bet than ebay as far as smooth experience from all the raves.

good luck!

 

[clshirk]

Can anyone who has stayed at Bonnet Creek this month (April 2011) scan and post or link to the April 2011 shuttle schedule? We have small children in our party, and it would be very helpful for planning our days. We will be at WBC from April 24-29.

We called WBC for shuttle information, and it sounded like service may have been expanded in April when compared to what it was earlier in the year. But, it's hard to know without seeing it ourselves, and we would love to see it in advance.

Thanks for everyone's great insight. Also, is Sunday typically a busier or slower check-in day?

Awh man we left it at the hotel and we left this morning. It is expanded thoug it seems... return times from mk were like 12...3...5...6...7....730....8...830pm

 

[crazyfordisney2000]

Is there complementary use of a computer/internet in the lobby?? Thanks

 

[mnightin]

We first heard about Bonnet Creek from Lise Bohm. We rented a unit at Glacier Canyon in Wisconsin Dells from John & Lise and they were just great. They mentioned Bonnet Creek when we told them we were also planning our FIRST-EVER Disney trip!

Sadly, because I'm a newbie I'm not allowed to post links yet so I can't get you directly to their ebay site. To see their store at ebay, go to stores.ebay.com/Discount-Travel-by-John-and-Lise

(maybe someone would be kind enough to post the actual link?)

If they aren't offering a specific week you want at BC, contact them. They're happy to work with you.

I don't have any affiliation with them except for a good experience before, and will be renting my upcoming Bonnet Creek October trip from them.

Hope this is helpful!

 

[3pletprincesses]

Is it safe to buy on ebay or better to buy from the person Ken I see mentioned so much on here? Not sure if I can trust ebay.

I have no problem buying from ebay. Simply look at the feedback and you have paypal to back you up in case the deal falls. I bought a one week from ebay and it was much cheaper then Ken in the 60 days window. However if you see a good deal on ebay and feel like getting it, jump on it because it won't last long.

 

[Upatnoon]

Is there complementary use of a computer/internet in the lobby?? Thanks

Yes, in both the main lobby and in tower 6

 

[dtum]

We first heard about Bonnet Creek from Lise Bohm. We rented a unit at Glacier Canyon in Wisconsin Dells from John & Lise and they were just great. They mentioned Bonnet Creek when we told them we were also planning our FIRST-EVER Disney trip!

Sadly, because I'm a newbie I'm not allowed to post links yet so I can't get you directly to their ebay site. To see their store at ebay, go to stores.ebay.com/Discount-Travel-by-John-and-Lise

(maybe someone would be kind enough to post the actual link?)

If they aren't offering a specific week you want at BC, contact them. They're happy to work with you.

I don't have any affiliation with them except for a good experience before, and will be renting my upcoming Bonnet Creek October trip from them.

Hope this is helpful!

Here you go!

http://stores.ebay.com/Discount-Travel-by-John-and-Lise