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

[morgan loves minnie]

We just booked two weeks with Ken and I am so excited!!!! It is still far away (last week of Oct./first week of Nov.) but I can't wait.

We have always stayed on Disney property, but with staying for two full weeks we really wanted the space of the two bedroom and comparing the price for Bonnet Creek with the DVC two bedrooms really helped us make our decision.

Weird question - does anyone know if there are fish in the lake in the middle of the resort or if they allow fishing? My husband loves to fish and since we are driving he could bring his pole (he has done this when we stayed at Ft. Wilderness before).

Thanks.

Oh - guess I need to change my signature now from POFQ to BC.

 

[chicagokp]

First of all... THANKS for this thread, so helpful!

My husband is wondering do the coffee makers take the cone shaped filters or flat bottom? yeah I know, silly question, but he is packing our bags now. Can't wait!

Cuisinart, cone filters. They supplied 8 round paper filters that you can fold to use in the maker. It also comes with the gold foil reusable filter for those environmentally conscious folks out there....

 

[lillygator]

is there a jogging track?

 

[Coach81]

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

Thanks for this post.. just reassured me why I'm so glad to be with my DVC..

 

[vettechick99]

We just booked two weeks with Ken and I am so excited!!!! It is still far away (last week of Oct./first week of Nov.) but I can't wait.

We have always stayed on Disney property, but with staying for two full weeks we really wanted the space of the two bedroom and comparing the price for Bonnet Creek with the DVC two bedrooms really helped us make our decision.

Weird question - does anyone know if there are fish in the lake in the middle of the resort or if they allow fishing? My husband loves to fish and since we are driving he could bring his pole (he has done this when we stayed at Ft. Wilderness before).

Thanks.

Oh - guess I need to change my signature now from POFQ to BC.

I'm so glad things are working out. Yay!! I do not believe they allow fishing. I've never seen anyone out there, nor any signs saying you can.

is there a jogging track?

I think once they finish the final buildings, you could run the perimeter of the lake. But until that is, you'll have to stop and turn around on both sides. Still doable I'm sure! But they do have a nice workout room, in case you decide to treadmill it.

 

[Ashleybs]

Is it possible to be in Tower 4 or 5 and to have a view of the lake AND the fireworks? Last summer we were in Tower 3 and had that but would like to be on the other side this time by the lazy river. Thanks!

 

[momofdjben]

The cabanas were 100 a day they stocked the fridge with soda and other refreshments you got luxury towels and the cable tv. Also a fruitbasket.

 

[momofdjben]

I have pictures from our stay that we got back on Saturday. We were on the 11th floor in building 5 HOw do i post pics???

Kim

 

[Ashleybs]

One more question - I remember reading a while back about the internet connection in the rooms but couldn't seem to find it now. What kind of connection is there and where is it? I'm wanting to borrow my parents laptop but need to know for sure that it will work (I'm clueless about laptop info!). Thanks!

 

[Lucky'sMom]

Thanks for this post.. just reassured me why I'm so glad to be with my DVC..

This doesn't make any sense to me. I've stayed in a few DVC's and had far worse issues than this poster mentioned... . The value at BC just can't be compared to DVC. Far superior, IMO.

 

[littlestar]

This doesn't make any sense to me. I've stayed in a few DVC's and had far worse issues than this poster mentioned... . The value at BC just can't be compared to DVC. Far superior, IMO.

The value is fantastic with Wyndham Bonnet Creek on some of the deals that people have posted. And a bad smell can happen at Disney, too (had a vomit smell outside of Olivia's at Old Key West one time and my brother refused to eat there because of it!) I've also had to make multiple calls to SSR for a problem before (a room key issue). So things happen at DVC/Disney, too - they are not immune.

I'm a DVC and Wyndham owner, so I can poke at both of them and praise both. We just booked Wyndham's Waikiki Beachwalk resort with our Wyndham points for a trip to Hawaii. Also booked Hilton's new Parc Soleil resort with a small Wyndham deposit into RCI, so I'm a very happy camper with my Wyndham resale points! And being able to tack on some nights at Wyndham Bonnet Creek to extend my vacation after checking out of DVC is just icing on the cake.

Enjoy those Wyndham Bonnet Creek vacations everybody!

 

[gina_g]

The cabanas were 100 a day they stocked the fridge with soda and other refreshments you got luxury towels and the cable tv. Also a fruitbasket.

This is exactly what I wanted to hear! Very reasonable rates. I've seen $250/day at other resorts. Are cabanas available at all pools?

 

[saysay]

One more question - I remember reading a while back about the internet connection in the rooms but couldn't seem to find it now. What kind of connection is there and where is it? I'm wanting to borrow my parents laptop but need to know for sure that it will work (I'm clueless about laptop info!). Thanks!

You need a cable, it is NOT a wireless connection. the actual connection plugs into the phone. We brought a router so that we could sit anywhere in our unit and use our laptops.

 

[chicagokp]

is there a jogging track?

The inner path around the lake/pond is less than half a mile. I've been running out to Chelonia and running south where it ends. Then back up to Buena Vista and back to BC. Doing that you can make it 3 or 4 miles round trip depending on your building and the route you want to take.

 

[chicagokp]

Is it possible to be in Tower 4 or 5 and to have a view of the lake AND the fireworks? Last summer we were in Tower 3 and had that but would like to be on the other side this time by the lazy river. Thanks!

You might be able to pull that off if you had a west end balcony in either building. Good luck.

 

[sja03a]

points for sale. PM with dates and price requirements.

 

[Janet Hill]

Thanks for this post.. just reassured me why I'm so glad to be with my DVC..

Yes makes me very happy to have my DVC as well. I was particularly happy the trip we checked into BCV and arrived at 9:30am after a very long trip. We weren't expecting a room to be available for us at that time. So we checked in, went to the pool kept a close eye on the cell for calls or messages thinking we would probably get first available. Checked back in a few times-nothing ready. Finally at 6:30 we decided to camp out near the check in just to make sure they didn't forget. Got a phone call at 7:45 that our room was available: no apologies. Got to room and bathroom had not been cleaned. Again they came and cleaned it, but no apologies.

I own both Wyndham and DVC and enjoy both products, but I must say my worst stay experience was at DVC. I've not sold my points, nor do I say Wyndham is better.

Stuff happens. I'm happy though that you've never had a bad experience at DVC.

 

[HaleyB]

You need a cable, it is NOT a wireless connection. the actual connection plugs into the phone. We brought a router so that we could sit anywhere in our unit and use our laptops.

Good idea!

 

[Cdn Gal]

Hey Cdn Gal, I love your siggy. We haven't been able to watch Red Green since we moved to Wisconsin from California. We figured he would be easier to find on syndicate in this area, but unfortunately not. I'll have to find a DVD soon to help with our withdrawals!

Thanks! Canadian humour at it's best! I would have never thought they would broadcast Red Green in the US. Too funny!

 

[DisKim]

Hi everyone! I haven't read through all the pages of this thread so please forgive me if a similar question has been asked. I've been thinking about booking Bonnet Creek instead of a FW cabin for June. My son's babysitter owns Wyndham points and gave me a postcard to use for a few "free" nights in a Wyndham resort. BC is one of them. I called up and asked about adding on nights and they said I could. Basically, I would get a 2 bedroom unit for 6 nights/ 7 days for about $600 with a $75 gift card upon check in. Of course, I am required to sit through the 2 hour sales pitch. I don't really mind that as I should have time enough that it won't bother my vacation (only planning on 4 days at the parks). I was wondering if this deal is worth sitting through the sales pitch or if I would be better off renting from an owner. I have no intention of buying points through Wyndham. I would be better off with a resale.