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

[JoeU]

Thanks for the pics, Joe! We are booked for Bonnet Creek in Oct/Nov this year. We are hoping to NOT have a car. Is that going to be feasible?

From what I've heard here, it is feasible. But we had a rental car, and although it sucked having to pay $14 to park at the parks each day, it was well worth having to run out to the grocery store, or to visit family in Kissimee. There was no charge to park on site.

Joe

 

[LisaCat]

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.

You're there the same time we will be. We are Wyndham owners (different property) so we booked thru Wyndham. We arrive October 30 and leave Nov 5. This will be my 3rd trip to WDW and DH's first. No kids, just this insane 40-something kid with her poor husband along for the ride.... LOL!

 

[LisaCat]

From what I've heard here, it is feasible. But we had a rental car, and although it sucked having to pay $14 to park at the parks each day, it was well worth having to run out to the grocery store, or to visit family in Kissimee. There was no charge to park on site.

Joe

The resort itself looks pretty big. DH is not a big "walker" and we will be pushing the envelope already with the walking in the parks. I'm imagining having to hoof it across a huge resort after being on our feet all day at the parks..... Hm. Fortunately, I have plenty of time to figure this out!

 

[1blessedmama]

Thanks for the great pictures!

 

[vettechick99]

The resort itself looks pretty big. DH is not a big "walker" and we will be pushing the envelope already with the walking in the parks. I'm imagining having to hoof it across a huge resort after being on our feet all day at the parks..... Hm. Fortunately, I have plenty of time to figure this out!

The resort is really not as big as it seems in the pictures. Especially compared to how much you will walk in the parks. He'll be ok I think!

 

[wbn36]

All those views were from your room?

 

[Tina]

Does anyone know the prices range for the 3 and 4 bedroom units from Ken?

 

[JoeU]

All those views were from your room?

All the photos in the very first set were taken from my balcony. All those spots were easily visible, but MK was a little tougher to see. That zoom lens really helped with that photo.

Joe

 

[JoeU]

The resort itself looks pretty big. DH is not a big "walker" and we will be pushing the envelope already with the walking in the parks. I'm imagining having to hoof it across a huge resort after being on our feet all day at the parks..... Hm. Fortunately, I have plenty of time to figure this out!

I second what vettechick99 said. The pics are a little deceptive as far as walking. And personally, the walk was very nice around the lake.

Joe

 

[Brian Noble]

We're considering the first week of March next year, does that fall into a high season? I have a friend with RCI ownership, and she's willing to trade a week for us for just the trade fee, but nothing has come up searching through RCI yet. I guess it's best to just keep checking?

Early March is a busy time for Orlando timeshare exchanges. Right now, Bonnet has only deposited through December. You might want to see if your friend has enough trade power to see the weeks that are there---about 42 units from very late August through December.

 

[jess98ac]

Early March is a busy time for Orlando timeshare exchanges. Right now, Bonnet has only deposited through December. You might want to see if your friend has enough trade power to see the weeks that are there---about 42 units from very late August through December.

I have her log in and can see weeks from September through mid December for both 1 and 2 bedroom units, so that's a good sign I guess?

We'd actually be looking to check in on 2/26/11.

 

[madams2]

What buidings have the best fireworks view?

 

[Brian Noble]

I have her log in and can see weeks from September through mid December for both 1 and 2 bedroom units, so that's a good sign I guess?

We'd actually be looking to check in on 2/26/11.

Yes, it is a good sign. I would expect that that week would go in with the other February deposits, probably in about six to eight weeks. One caveat: Wyndham doesn't always deposit Friday, Saturday, and Sunday check-ins. Sometimes they only do one or two of those three. So, you might have to be willing to check in on a Friday or a Sunday.

What buidings have the best fireworks view?

I always prefer to ask for "what" I want, rather than "where". That way, if one building isn't available, the room assigner knows how to best meet your needs. So, just ask for "a high view of the fireworks."

 

[jess98ac]

Yes, it is a good sign. I would expect that that week would go in with the other February deposits, probably in about six to eight weeks. One caveat: Wyndham doesn't always deposit Friday, Saturday, and Sunday check-ins. Sometimes they only do one or two of those three. So, you might have to be willing to check in on a Friday or a Sunday.

Good to know, thanks! I'll keep checking.

 

[Cdn Gal]

Thanks Joe for the recent pics- I have been anxiously awaiting to see the latest construction picks! Glad you had a great time!

 

[Dawg91]

Anyone have a current map of the property? There is one online that is a few years old with mostly "future" buildings.

We are there June 11-19. We're excited!!!!

 

[my3kids143]

After reading all the wonderful reviews about this place and hearing about it through a family member I was able to find the exact week that we are going for June 26 - July 2 for $850 CAD, great price, IMO. I'm going to try and request room 1380 in Tower 5 now! Thanks everyone

 

[lorilori]

We're here now in #1280, Tower 5 and the view is absolutely gorgeous!! The fireworks at night are beautiful, especially on the nights when both Epcot's and MK's go off simultaneously at 9:00.

 

[Joyful3Heart]

Hi all, we just got back from a wonderful trip to Disney World, our first! Thanks to you all we decided to stay at Wyndham Bonnet Creek and knew all the insider info to make it a great stay! We were in building one, and had a partial fireworks view. I liked the location of building one, being so close to the main pool and kiddie pool and also a quick jaunt to the slide pool, which my 10 year old loved. I didn't like the escudos pool as much for kids but it was beautiful and a nice place for my husband and I to walk to when the kids were asleep (don't worry, we brought the grandparents).
We didn't use the shuttle but it looked pretty crowded when we passed it. The schedule was reasonable, though, and if we didn't have little ones, we would have given it a try. I'd be happy to answer any questions, although it looks like JoeU covered most of the latest...great pics by the way!
Happy day to all!

 

[Joyful3Heart]

Anyone have a current map of the property? There is one online that is a few years old with mostly "future" buildings.

We are there June 11-19. We're excited!!!!

Here is the map the gave us at check in last week, excuse the pen marks, the check in agent made them to show us what building we were in.