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

[ehrn]

We are in the process of reserving through Ken now. I've wanted to try BC for a while but there is just "something" about being on property that I hate to give up!!!! We just wanted a little more space this time because we know we will be taking things more slowly and spending more time at the pool. Please tell me it's a good pool! Looking forward to checking it out and becoming new converts??

 

[1blessedmama]

I have read all the posts in the thread about the great rooms but am wondering if anyone ever got a room they were disappointed in and if so, where was it?

We are going in October and I get up every morning and check this thread!

 

[CattailGal]

We just returned from BC. The 2/2 unit was very nice - loved the space. DD10 was really sick (strep, ear infection), so it was nice to have the room to hang out. My only complaint (a small one) was that the sheets didn't fit the beds, so when we slept, the bottom sheets came off all of the beds and we were sleeping on the mattresses (yuck). No mattress pads. I asked for new sheets which I put on, but they were the same. Next time I'd bring my own bottom sheets to avoid that.

Only other complaint was two of the three days we went to the pool, the areas where we sat stunk like vomit. I guess people were partying a little too much...

There weren't a lot of towels in the unit (only on the towel racks - no extras under the sink), so I was constantly washing towels. I went to the front desk and asked for more bath towels which they said they would send up, but didn't. Not a big deal - I could have asked again but didn't.

Kids loved the ping pong, shuffleboard, etc. that was available. Man was making balloon creations in the lobby one day which the kids loved.

Very convenient to the Disney parks!

KC

 

[Cdn Gal]

We just returned from BC. The 2/2 unit was very nice - loved the space. DD10 was really sick (strep, ear infection), so it was nice to have the room to hang out. My only complaint (a small one) was that the sheets didn't fit the beds, so when we slept, the bottom sheets came off all of the beds and we were sleeping on the mattresses (yuck). No mattress pads. I asked for new sheets which I put on, but they were the same. Next time I'd bring my own bottom sheets to avoid that.

Only other complaint was two of the three days we went to the pool, the areas where we sat stunk like vomit. I guess people were partying a little too much...

There weren't a lot of towels in the unit (only on the towel racks - no extras under the sink), so I was constantly washing towels. I went to the front desk and asked for more bath towels which they said they would send up, but didn't. Not a big deal - I could have asked again but didn't.

Kids loved the ping pong, shuffleboard, etc. that was available. Man was making balloon creations in the lobby one day which the kids loved.

Very convenient to the Disney parks!

KC

What building were you in? I am wondering if the older buildings have mattresses that don't fit the sheets. Last time we stayed in Building 5 and didn't have a problem. It really is something to consider though. Hope your little one feels better. Yuck about the smell around the pools- that is gross!!

 

[CattailGal]

I think we were in bldg 4 (to the left of the main lobby building, as you face it). It's the bldg with the new Escudos pool.

KC

 

[CattailGal]

There was a lifeguard at the pool with the slide (across the lake from the lobby building). Other two pools did not have lifeguards.

KC

 

[tndislvr]

Hi Everyone! We will be at BC in May and are not planning to rent a car. I want to treat my hubby to a birthday dinner at Sanaa. How would we get to Sanaa from BC utilizing the BC and Disney shuttles? Thanks!

 

[Brian Noble]

My only complaint (a small one) was that the sheets didn't fit the beds, so when we slept, the bottom sheets came off all of the beds and we were sleeping on the mattresses (yuck).

Bummer. That happens to me at OKW all the time, but I don't remember it happening at BC---perhaps I was just rolling in my sleep less that trip!

 

[Upatnoon]

Hi Everyone! We will be at BC in May and are not planning to rent a car. I want to treat my hubby to a birthday dinner at Sanaa. How would we get to Sanaa from BC utilizing the BC and Disney shuttles? Thanks!

Take any Bonnet Creek shuttle to any theme park or Downtown Disney. When at the theme park or Downtown Disney, get on the Disney bus to Animal Kingdom Lodge. To return, take the bus from Animal Kingdom to any theme park or Downtown Disney where you can catch the Bonnet Creek return shuttle.

Note: The Bonnet Creek bus to the Magic Kingdom stops at the TTC. There is no direct service from the TTC to the Animal Kingdom Lodge, you have to go a theme park. You can get to any theme park from the TTC.

If for some reason you don't want to wait for a Bonnet Creek bus, you can also take a taxi. I would take the bus from Animal Kingdom Lodge to Downtown Disney and take a cab from there as it would save you a few dollars.

 

[vettechick99]

Hi Everyone! We will be at BC in May and are not planning to rent a car. I want to treat my hubby to a birthday dinner at Sanaa. How would we get to Sanaa from BC utilizing the BC and Disney shuttles? Thanks!

AKL is not that far. Take a taxi or you'll be spending an hour just getting there!

 

[Brian Noble]

I'd take a taxi too. If it's a "for a treat" meal, the taxi will be well worth it.

 

[tndislvr]

Thanks for the feedback! We've never stayed on property so I have no idea where everything is in relation to each other. Sounds like a cab for the evening might be the best way to go.

 

[SamiL]

Any questions while I'm here?

I have question about the rooms--Are there any sort of child-safety locks on the balcony doors? I have a very curious almost-three-year-old who is very good at unlocking doors if the locks are at all within his reach (even just barely).

He's about average height for his age--tall enough for Goofy's Barnstormer, not tall enough for Splash Mountain.

Thanks for all the great info!!

Sam

 

[1blessedmama]

I hate to wish my life away (and with three great kids, I treasure every day they are under my roof), but I cannot wait to vacation and BC!!!!! Thank you so much for this thread!

 

[vettechick99]

I have question about the rooms--Are there any sort of child-safety locks on the balcony doors? I have a very curious almost-three-year-old who is very good at unlocking doors if the locks are at all within his reach (even just barely).

He's about average height for his age--tall enough for Goofy's Barnstormer, not tall enough for Splash Mountain.

Thanks for all the great info!!

Sam

There is just the regular lock on the balcony door, but it's a pretty heavy door. DD isn't able to get it by herself. You could put some furniture in front of the door if you are concerned. The front door does have the upper latch he can't reach though.

 

[snappy]

I had the sheet problem in march in building 5. I don't think my mom or my brother had issues with the sheets, so I thought it was just me.

 

[lillygator]

BC has a shuttle? Where does it run to and how often?

 

[SamiL]

There is just the regular lock on the balcony door, but it's a pretty heavy door. DD isn't able to get it by herself. You could put some furniture in front of the door if you are concerned. The front door does have the upper latch he can't reach though.

Thanks, Vettechick! That makes me feel a little better. He sometimes opens my parent's sliding door, but it's pretty light weight. It sounds like the one in the unit will be tough to open without us noticing.

At our house he only messes with exterior doors to lock out anyone foolish enough to go after the mail without taking their keys!

I'm a worrier, especially where he's concerned. It's just one of those things that popped into my head while I was finally drifting off to sleep--ready to dream of WDW!

He usually does what we ask--but maybe we'll also put furniture in front just in case!

 

[Upatnoon]

Thanks, Vettechick! That makes me feel a little better. He sometimes opens my parent's sliding door, but it's pretty light weight. It sounds like the one in the unit will be tough to open without us noticing.

At our house he only messes with exterior doors to lock out anyone foolish enough to go after the mail without taking their keys!

I'm a worrier, especially where he's concerned. It's just one of those things that popped into my head while I was finally drifting off to sleep--ready to dream of WDW!

He usually does what we ask--but maybe we'll also put furniture in front just in case!

I was concerned about that as well as we have 3 little ones, but the railings are also close enough together where they can't fit though even if they are on the balcony.

 

[Upatnoon]

BC has a shuttle? Where does it run to and how often?

If you look back in this thread, someone has provided this bus schedule:

Here's the shuttle schedule for March 17-31st:
Departures (from Wyndham Bonnet Creek):
Magic Kingdom/Epcot (goes to MK first, then Epcot)
8 a.m; 8:30 a.m., 9, 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30, 12, 12:30; 2:45; 4:45; 5:45, 6:45, 7:45 plus 8:45 p.m. MK only

Hollywood Studios/Animal Kingdom
8:15, 8:45, 9:15, 9:45, 10:15, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45, 12:15 pm, 3:30, 5:30, 6:30, 7:30

Downtown Disney 3:30 pm, 5:30, 7:30, 9:05, 11:45 pm

Returns:
MK 12:15 pm; 3, 5, 6, 7, 7:30, 8, 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30 pm, 12:30 a.m. (Transportation Center Lane #74 - it's the same as the place where they drop you off when you arrive at the TTC)

Epcot 3:15 pm, 5:15, 6:15, 7:15, 7:45, 8:15, 8:45, 9:15, 9:45; for March 19, 26, 30 additional return at 10:15 pm. (Charter Bus Parking Lane #12)

Animal Kingdom March 22-26 return times 4 p.m., 6 pm. March 17-21 & 27-31 additional returns at 7 p.m. and 8 pm (Charter Bus Parking Lane #50)

Hollywood Studios March 17, 19, 20, 24, 26, 27 4:15 p.m.; 6:15, 7:15, 8:15, 9 March 18, 21-243, 25, 28-31 additional returns 9:40 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. (Charter Bus Parking Lane #26)

Downtown Disney - March 17-31 Return times 5:40 p.m, 7:40 p.m. 9:15 pm, 12 am (Bus stop #9 behind Cirque Du Soleil)