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

[Ackpack]

We've booked our 2011 Disney trip and this time we're staying at Bonnet Creek. We usually stay on Disney property, but we couldn't pass up the price of Bonnet Creek. I've been reading up on reviews and it looks great! However, being mainly disney property peopel we've never had to worry about renting a car and I've noticed that every review I've read of Bonnet Creek they have all rented a car. There will be 4 adults and 2 one year olds and we're really trying to avoid the rental cost of a van and car seats. I know BC doesn't offer airport transport but we've found a roundtrip transfer from the airport that will cost about $120 including car seats (way cheaper than renting a van). And we also plan on having our groceries delivered through gardengrocer.com like we usually do.

Has anyone stayed at Bonnet Creek and NOT rented a car? Did it work out okay?
Also...if we don't get a car, what building is best for the shuttle bus stop?

 

[Brian Noble]

Please let me know which location is better for us.

I don't think it will matter much; they are right next to one another. If you have to choose, making the teens walk a little farther is probably better than the younger kids.

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

Wow. Those prices are HORRIBLE. Remember, most people average about $5/K in annual fees (or more). That means a 1-day base ticket is being sold for about $160.

 

[Brian Noble]

However, being mainly disney property peopel we've never had to worry about renting a car and I've noticed that every review I've read of Bonnet Creek they have all rented a car. There will be 4 adults and 2 one year olds and we're really trying to avoid the rental cost of a van and car seats.

If it were me, I would want the car. You can bring car seats on the plane as gate-checked/planeside items at no cost (and you want to bring your own rather than using what might be scuzzy rentals) and that leaves only the van. Or you could rent two smaller cars, which might work better for you anyway, for not much more.

 

[dtum]

We've booked our 2011 Disney trip and this time we're staying at Bonnet Creek. We usually stay on Disney property, but we couldn't pass up the price of Bonnet Creek. I've been reading up on reviews and it looks great! However, being mainly disney property peopel we've never had to worry about renting a car and I've noticed that every review I've read of Bonnet Creek they have all rented a car. There will be 4 adults and 2 one year olds and we're really trying to avoid the rental cost of a van and car seats. I know BC doesn't offer airport transport but we've found a roundtrip transfer from the airport that will cost about $120 including car seats (way cheaper than renting a van). And we also plan on having our groceries delivered through gardengrocer.com like we usually do.

Has anyone stayed at Bonnet Creek and NOT rented a car? Did it work out okay?
Also...if we don't get a car, what building is best for the shuttle bus stop?

They have buses at WBC to take you to the parks, but from what I've read they don't run on a schedule like DW. Pretty far stretches inbetween drop-off and pick-up times.

 

[Upatnoon]

We've booked our 2011 Disney trip and this time we're staying at Bonnet Creek. We usually stay on Disney property, but we couldn't pass up the price of Bonnet Creek. I've been reading up on reviews and it looks great! However, being mainly disney property peopel we've never had to worry about renting a car and I've noticed that every review I've read of Bonnet Creek they have all rented a car. There will be 4 adults and 2 one year olds and we're really trying to avoid the rental cost of a van and car seats. I know BC doesn't offer airport transport but we've found a roundtrip transfer from the airport that will cost about $120 including car seats (way cheaper than renting a van). And we also plan on having our groceries delivered through gardengrocer.com like we usually do.

Has anyone stayed at Bonnet Creek and NOT rented a car? Did it work out okay?
Also...if we don't get a car, what building is best for the shuttle bus stop?

when do the 1-year-olds take their naps? The bus service is every 20 minutes in the morning and in the afternoon, but there is a lull from around noon until 3 p.m. or so -- prime nap time for our kids and thus we have never used the busses.

If that isn't a problem, there are also taxis all over disney if you miss a bus or don't want to wait. Budgeting for a few cab rides could help if you decide to go the van-free route.

 

[grandmadebby2]

We've booked our 2011 Disney trip and this time we're staying at Bonnet Creek. We usually stay on Disney property, but we couldn't pass up the price of Bonnet Creek. I've been reading up on reviews and it looks great! However, being mainly disney property peopel we've never had to worry about renting a car and I've noticed that every review I've read of Bonnet Creek they have all rented a car. There will be 4 adults and 2 one year olds and we're really trying to avoid the rental cost of a van and car seats. I know BC doesn't offer airport transport but we've found a roundtrip transfer from the airport that will cost about $120 including car seats (way cheaper than renting a van). And we also plan on having our groceries delivered through gardengrocer.com like we usually do.

Has anyone stayed at Bonnet Creek and NOT rented a car? Did it work out okay?
Also...if we don't get a car, what building is best for the shuttle bus stop?

We never rent a car to go to the parks but we do have access to a vehicle to run to the store (WalMart). We are a group of 17 this trip and one family is driving instead of flying but we never use the vehicle for anything but grocery shopping.We always use the BC transportation when staying there but sometimes it can be a rush to see the parade and fireworks and make it to the last bus. Or I should say it was the last time we stayed there.

 

[Ackpack]

when do the 1-year-olds take their naps? The bus service is every 20 minutes in the morning and in the afternoon, but there is a lull from around noon until 3 p.m. or so -- prime nap time for our kids and thus we have never used the busses.

If that isn't a problem, there are also taxis all over disney if you miss a bus or don't want to wait. Budgeting for a few cab rides could help if you decide to go the van-free route.

They're wonderful 'sleep where-ever' nappers... so we're hoping if we decide to stay in the parks we can just take a lunch break or something and let them sleep in the strollers. Thanks for the input!

 

[Ackpack]

We never rent a car to go to the parks but we do have access to a vehicle to run to the store (WalMart). We are a group of 17 this trip and one family is driving instead of flying but we never use the vehicle for anything but grocery shopping.We always use the BC transportation when staying there but sometimes it can be a rush to see the parade and fireworks and make it to the last bus. Or I should say it was the last time we stayed there.

Great thanks! I was starting to worry it wasn't going to work out but you've put my mind at ease... looks like we'll be able to make it work after looking at the shuttle schedule. Thanks again!

 

[MDsMomma]

We've booked our 2011 Disney trip and this time we're staying at Bonnet Creek. We usually stay on Disney property, but we couldn't pass up the price of Bonnet Creek. I've been reading up on reviews and it looks great! However, being mainly disney property peopel we've never had to worry about renting a car and I've noticed that every review I've read of Bonnet Creek they have all rented a car. There will be 4 adults and 2 one year olds and we're really trying to avoid the rental cost of a van and car seats. I know BC doesn't offer airport transport but we've found a roundtrip transfer from the airport that will cost about $120 including car seats (way cheaper than renting a van). And we also plan on having our groceries delivered through gardengrocer.com like we usually do.

Has anyone stayed at Bonnet Creek and NOT rented a car? Did it work out okay?
Also...if we don't get a car, what building is best for the shuttle bus stop?

Honestly I'm getting my rental mini van for $150 for a week and bringing the car seat.. for the extra $30 I would spend it to be able to go out if wanted and to the store to pick up some goodies/snacks for the room..

 

[two*little*birds]

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

Thanks.

Anyone?

 

[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!

Just bumping this one up as we'd also like to know.

 

[JoeU]

Just bumping this one up as we'd also like to know.

I just took a quick look at my Public Offering Statement, and it looks like that ic correct. Not sure about building 4, but I personally know building 5 has a parking lot view. According to the prints in the POS, building 1 and 3 all face the parking lot.

Joe

 

[jerseyboy00]

Anyone?

Yes, it all depends on if your room is ready. I have checked in around noon twice.

 

[ThreeTinks]

I've seen that they have a storage area for your luggage I think, but I wanted to know if we arrive in the morning, will they store our things in the building for us until check in? We always drive down and stay overnight somewhere close, then check in around 8 - at Disney we've always gotten our room early in the morning. We'll have food with us that I won't want sitting out in a hot car at the parks - do I just go to the front desk and ask them to hold our stuff? We could just leave the food/cooler but leaving everything would be nice so I don't worry - I don't like leaving luggage in the car.

Also if you arrive early and let them know you are there, will they call or text you when your room is ready (if by chance it is ready early) or do you have to keep checking back in person?
Thanks!!

 

[Tracey123]

Honestly I'm getting my rental mini van for $150 for a week and bringing the car seat.. for the extra $30 I would spend it to be able to go out if wanted and to the store to pick up some goodies/snacks for the room..

Where did you find a mini van for $150 for the week? That's a steal!!!

 

[julie1218]

going on may 17. wwohp officially opens at 9 am. i want to be at the rope or whatever it is at 8:15 am. we are going to valet park. what time do i need to leave wdw area to be at rope/turnstiles at 8:15 am? google says it's 20 minutes, but i need to account for traffic, valet parking, and walking from valet to turnstiles. specifically, we are staying at wyndham bonnet creek which is within wdw next to carribbean beach resort. thanks much.

 

[Ackpack]

Honestly I'm getting my rental mini van for $150 for a week and bringing the car seat.. for the extra $30 I would spend it to be able to go out if wanted and to the store to pick up some goodies/snacks for the room..

Where did you find that price!!?? I can't find anything cheaper than 240

 

[DCTooTall]

I've seen that they have a storage area for your luggage I think, but I wanted to know if we arrive in the morning, will they store our things in the building for us until check in? We always drive down and stay overnight somewhere close, then check in around 8 - at Disney we've always gotten our room early in the morning. We'll have food with us that I won't want sitting out in a hot car at the parks - do I just go to the front desk and ask them to hold our stuff? We could just leave the food/cooler but leaving everything would be nice so I don't worry - I don't like leaving luggage in the car.

Also if you arrive early and let them know you are there, will they call or text you when your room is ready (if by chance it is ready early) or do you have to keep checking back in person?
Thanks!!

They have a luggage storage room at the front of the resort near the lobby. You would just need to talk to the bell captain.

going on may 17. wwohp officially opens at 9 am. i want to be at the rope or whatever it is at 8:15 am. we are going to valet park. what time do i need to leave wdw area to be at rope/turnstiles at 8:15 am? google says it's 20 minutes, but i need to account for traffic, valet parking, and walking from valet to turnstiles. specifically, we are staying at wyndham bonnet creek which is within wdw next to carribbean beach resort. thanks much.

I'd probably give it at least 40 min to 1hr to be safe.

 

[ClanHarrison]

The travel time is spot-on, but I would allow the full hour with parking & the walk through City Walk & to the park gates.

 

[julie1218]

thanks y'all. that helps a lot.