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

[ClanHarrison]

And you're going to LOVE the quiet of bldg. 1. We sure did. I was a little disappointed at first...until I saw the chaos & noise at bldg. 6. We ended up LOVING the peaceful view of the Disney golf course & Pop Century (we were on the 7th fl.-4 b/r Pres., rm. 725).

Take a ride up to the 7th. fl. tonight and you'll find the 4 b/r Pres. open, that's across from rm. 725, for the fireworks. I think anyone can go in there to view. They lock it up afterward.

Enjoy the peace & quite!

 

[MommyPoppins]

Here now. I don't think I will ever go back to a Disney resort again.

We checked in at like 5:30 and it was quick and painless.

Our room has little salt and pepper shakers, one popcorn bag, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, laundry soap, a little sponge, paper towels, coffee filters and 2 packets of coffee. I wasn't expecting the salt and pepper and dish soap.

We are in building 5 facing the lake. Beautiful. It's nosy out by the pool, but not too bad. We are on the 4th floor.

 

[JoeU]

Does anyone know where I can find the point chart that tells you what park tickets cost when purchasing with points? I have been looking on teh Wyndham owners site, but no luck.

Joe

 

[pandamom]

Does anyone know where I can find the point chart that tells you what park tickets cost when purchasing with points? I have been looking on teh Wyndham owners site, but no luck.

Joe

On the Wyndham owners site go to PlusPartners under At Your Service. Then go to Activity Partners and exciting options.


Walt Disney World® 1-Day Magic Your Way base ticket 10 and up 32,000 points. 3 to 9 27,000 Points

Universal Studios Florida® 2 Park/1-Day ticket 10 and up 44,000 points.
3 to 9 40,000 points

They have other attractions available also.


Program Guidelines

This new offer is only available to CLUB WYNDHAM® Plus members who are also a member of the PlusPartners® program.
This program is offered at Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort and Wyndham Cypress Palms concierge desks only. Tickets may not be purchased over the phone.
No transaction fee on entertainment ticket purchases.
A maximum of 6 tickets per vacation per owner may be purchased using CLUB WYNDHAM Plus points regardless of the number of accounts or the number of owners on each account. Additional tickets may be purchased, if needed, with cash.
Entertainment tickets may be purchased during concierge desk operating hours. They no longer need to be purchased 60 days in advance.
Owners are not required to stay on site to be eligible for this offer.
The owner's signature is required for each transaction.
TIckets are subject to availability and may change without notice at any time.
Points requirements are subject to change at any time and may change without notice.
Tickets are non refundable and non exchangeable.
Guests of owners are not eligible for purchasing tickets through the PlusPartners program, however they may purchase tickets with cash or a credit card.
To participate in this offer your account must be in good standing.
You may not rent or borrow points for these transactions.

 

[lindaprvs]

We are headed to dinner tonight at Park Fare and are going to give the shuttles a try. We are loving it so far.

I'd LOVE to hear what you think of the shuttles! We will be there in 6 days!!!!

 

[PaulalovesDisney]

The main building has a small deli that serves some basic breakfast items. They also sell a few things in the store near the check in desk at the main building - where they also have a Starbucks coffee area. IMO - the prices are quite high. I would make a quick stop for a few basic breakfast items at a store, or a gas station (Hess has some convenience items) or Walgrens. You could also pack some cereal/granola bars in your luggage - and just pick up some milk for a quick breakfast. The units at WBC have coffee packets for the first day's coffee.

Thanks so much for the info!!

 

[3pletprincesses]

Can someone tell me what type of week is the week of August 21. Is it a high or value week.

 

[grandmadebby2]

Can someone tell me what type of week is the week of August 21. Is it a high or value week.

According to the Wyndham Vacation Planning Chart for 2011 August 21 - August 28 is week 34 which is High at Bonnet Creek. Value Season doesn't begin until week 36. The week before you asked about is week 33 which is Prime. Hope this helps.

I just have to add that we will be there during week 29 and can't hardly wait.

 

[klmrph]

And you're going to LOVE the quiet of bldg. 1. We sure did. I was a little disappointed at first...until I saw the chaos & noise at bldg. 6. We ended up LOVING the peaceful view of the Disney golf course & Pop Century (we were on the 7th fl.-4 b/r Pres., rm. 725).

Take a ride up to the 7th. fl. tonight and you'll find the 4 b/r Pres. open, that's across from rm. 725, for the fireworks. I think anyone can go in there to view. They lock it up afterward.

Enjoy the peace & quite!

We did go up to the seventh floor last night and watched the fireworks. I think building 1 is perfect for us too since my dd and niece love the splash area and they are both not good swimmers.

I'd LOVE to hear what you think of the shuttles! We will be there in 6 days!!!!

The shuttle was great tonight. We had a 7pm dinner reservation at Park Fare, we took the 5:40pm shuttle and we made it to MK around 6:15, went inside for just a bit to grab some fast passes to visit the princesses, then we went back out and took the ferry to the GF. After our dinner, we headed back to MK then left as Wishes was finishing. We beat most of the crowd out, got on the monorail and caught the 10:40 bus back to BC. After 7pm, the return buses run every 20 minutes.

Tomorrow, we are having a late breakfast at Chef Mickey's and hanging out at the resort the rest of the day.

 

[3pletprincesses]

According to the Wyndham Vacation Planning Chart for 2011 August 21 - August 28 is week 34 which is High at Bonnet Creek. Value Season doesn't begin until week 36. The week before you asked about is week 33 which is Prime. Hope this helps.

I just have to add that we will be there during week 29 and can't hardly wait.

Thank you! I have to say I love the place. I never thought I would like it as much. The girls like it better then staying at Disney too. I think Disney might have lost a big chunk of our business. Now the problem is to get the girls out of the pool and ready to go to Disney for the evening.

 

[bwo]

Hi Folks,
Heading to BC beginning of July with my three kids, 3, 5, and 8. Staying in a 3 br and the Wyndham owner I'm renting from states that Tower 3 is the only tower that has a lake view from a 3 BR. I thought I had just read someone saying only Towers 2 and 6 had the 3br lake view. Can anyone who is currently there or has been there shed some light on this??? And also what are peoples experience with Tower 3?? Thanks much!

 

[two*little*birds]

Hi Folks,
Heading to BC beginning of July with my three kids, 3, 5, and 8. Staying in a 3 br and the Wyndham owner I'm renting from states that Tower 3 is the only tower that has a lake view from a 3 BR. I thought I had just read someone saying only Towers 2 and 6 had the 3br lake view. Can anyone who is currently there or has been there shed some light on this??? And also what are peoples experience with Tower 3?? Thanks much!

I would like to know this as well. We're planning to book a 3-bedroom unit for 2 weeks in October.

 

[two*little*birds]

Does anyone ever get early check-ins or late check-outs?

Thanks.

 

[JoeU]

On the Wyndham owners site go to PlusPartners under At Your Service. Then go to Activity Partners and exciting options.


Walt Disney World® 1-Day Magic Your Way base ticket 10 and up 32,000 points. 3 to 9 27,000 Points

Universal Studios Florida® 2 Park/1-Day ticket 10 and up 44,000 points.
3 to 9 40,000 points

They have other attractions available also.


Program Guidelines

This new offer is only available to CLUB WYNDHAM® Plus members who are also a member of the PlusPartners® program.
This program is offered at Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort and Wyndham Cypress Palms concierge desks only. Tickets may not be purchased over the phone.
No transaction fee on entertainment ticket purchases.
A maximum of 6 tickets per vacation per owner may be purchased using CLUB WYNDHAM Plus points regardless of the number of accounts or the number of owners on each account. Additional tickets may be purchased, if needed, with cash.
Entertainment tickets may be purchased during concierge desk operating hours. They no longer need to be purchased 60 days in advance.
Owners are not required to stay on site to be eligible for this offer.
The owner's signature is required for each transaction.
TIckets are subject to availability and may change without notice at any time.
Points requirements are subject to change at any time and may change without notice.
Tickets are non refundable and non exchangeable.
Guests of owners are not eligible for purchasing tickets through the PlusPartners program, however they may purchase tickets with cash or a credit card.
To participate in this offer your account must be in good standing.
You may not rent or borrow points for these transactions.

 

[dtripli]

OK all my Bonnet Creek Experts...please just help me request a building once and for all!lol I need to put in my request and my obsessive personality has me torn between a pool/lakeview in building 3 (because of the kiddie splash area---have 3 year old) or the same view in building 4 (because of its close proximity to main building-also cooler splash area---have teens too)

Please let me know which location is better for us. Either way I would request to be on the side of the building closests to the Main...

I appreciate your thoughts...

 

[DCTooTall]

OK all my Bonnet Creek Experts...please just help me request a building once and for all!lol I need to put in my request and my obsessive personality has me torn between a pool/lakeview in building 3 (because of the kiddie splash area---have 3 year old) or the same view in building 4 (because of its close proximity to main building-also cooler splash area---have teens too)

Please let me know which location is better for us. Either way I would request to be on the side of the building closests to the Main...

I appreciate your thoughts...

Tough call.

If it helps... There is a bar over by Building 3, and also by the pool at Building 4.

The playground is on the Building 3 side of the lake, while the little amphitheater where they will sometimes show movies or have events is near building 4.

The pool at Building 5 (next to 4) has the zero entry lazy river around the fort.... so that may also be something worth considering.

 

[MommyG]

Hi Folks,
Heading to BC beginning of July with my three kids, 3, 5, and 8. Staying in a 3 br and the Wyndham owner I'm renting from states that Tower 3 is the only tower that has a lake view from a 3 BR. I thought I had just read someone saying only Towers 2 and 6 had the 3br lake view. Can anyone who is currently there or has been there shed some light on this??? And also what are peoples experience with Tower 3?? Thanks much!

We are in Tower 3 now. We are in a two bedroom (not presidential) that has not been updated. We don't care about the updates at all so it's not a problem but I know that some people REALLY want the flat screens. There are four grills located right outside our door with two picnic tables, there is a small pool and pool bar here. The mini golf and playground are at the next building over...a very quick walk. We are on the parking lot side. Not usually an issue except they are doing construction on the new hotel and from our balcony, WITH the door closed, you can still here the work that starts at 7am). It is a short enough walk to building 6 with the pirate pool but quite a distance to building 1 if you need a coffee, snack or odd item from the store.

 

[KYoung2000]

Originally Posted by dtripli View Post
OK all my Bonnet Creek Experts...please just help me request a building once and for all!lol I need to put in my request and my obsessive personality has me torn between a pool/lakeview in building 3 (because of the kiddie splash area---have 3 year old) or the same view in building 4 (because of its close proximity to main building-also cooler splash area---have teens too)

Please let me know which location is better for us. Either way I would request to be on the side of the building closests to the Main...

I appreciate your thoughts...



Personally I would go with building 4. the splash area at building three that has a mushroom has always been freezing cold water and the kids never wanted to go in it and so your stuck with just the large pool with the slide that isnt zero entry so swimming with your 3 year old will be tough You will have a long walk to a more kid friendly pool each time. Building 4 is close to the lazy river pool and zero entry area which in my opinion is better suited for swimming with young ones. Plus your close to deeper pool for the teenagers.

I would rather have a long walk for the occasional trip to mini golf, or the mushroom, than a long walk for a pool you want to frequent often.

Im sure others will have a differing opinion, but this is what I find works best for us.

 

[dtripli]

Thanks to all for your response....please keep'em coming. Im going to let Denise and Ken know what to request for us this afternoon....Should I follow up with a phone call myself?

Building 4 is looking good!

 

[princesskayla]

Is there a good 4 bedroom - presidential reserve that has a good fireworks view? I really want to be able to see the fireworks because we are not going to the parks every day we are there. Thanks for the input!!