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

[ksumn1]

You should be able to get a 2 bedroom for $100 a night or less. I would start shopping 2 months out. My goal would be to pay around $80 a night.

While looking for a room at the 2-months-out mark is plenty of time for me, I realize this may seem like last-second for some of you super-planners out there.

What DH and I have discussed is putting back the $$ for a 7 nite/7 day PH trip at a value resort, plus travel expenses. Then at the 60 day mark, try to book BC 2 bedroom for $100 a night or less. If we can't find the availability, then we can either book somewhere else offsite or we have the $$ to do onsite. either way, the $$'s there but of course we would prefer to do BC, 2 bedroom and save $$ on the room, and on dining since we can actually cook dinners etc there. I'm soo totally in love with Bc but since finances will be bit tight, the more $$ we can save, while having a nice treip, the better.

Thanks for all the advice everyone's given on the thread and thanks vettechick for starting the thread.

I can't believe we're even thinking of doing an off site resort, ya'll ahve totally convinced me. and it's funny..to be off site it's actually closer than POP, what we were originally going to book!

 

[luvdisney14]

Does anyone know if you can request a rollaway bed? Also, I just want to make sure that there is no charge for the tubes in the lazy river.

Also, does anyone know where I can get the best price for a week in August?

 

[Brian Noble]

I'm not aware of rollaways/cots, though I suppose it is possible. Tubes are free, but it can take a while to get one.

 

[greenclan67]

What DH and I have discussed is putting back the $$ for a 7 nite/7 day PH trip at a value resort, plus travel expenses. Then at the 60 day mark, try to book BC 2 bedroom for $100 a night or less. If we can't find the availability, then we can either book somewhere else offsite or we have the $$ to do onsite. either way, the $$'s there but of course we would prefer to do BC, 2 bedroom and save $$ on the room, and on dining since we can actually cook dinners etc there. I'm soo totally in love with Bc but since finances will be bit tight, the more $$ we can save, while having a nice treip, the better.

Thanks for all the advice everyone's given on the thread and thanks vettechick for starting the thread.

I can't believe we're even thinking of doing an off site resort, ya'll ahve totally convinced me. and it's funny..to be off site it's actually closer than POP, what we were originally going to book!

What we actually did was we had found somewhere else to book for our March trip that was fully refundable up to 72 hours prior to getting there. We had booked The Fountains, at about $120/night. We would have been very happy with that. We then contacted Ken, and he put in a reservation for us at the 60 day mark, got it for around $100/night for a 2 bdrm. When everything was completed with him, we cancelled our reservation at the Fountains. Since it wasn't through a timeshare owner, just BlueGreen themselves, it was wonderful. Now I am trying to find a good price for The Fountains again, because our next trip is a non-disney trip, but a SW, and Discovery Cove trip, so the Fountains is a better choice.

 

[ksumn1]

What we actually did was we had found somewhere else to book for our March trip that was fully refundable up to 72 hours prior to getting there. We had booked The Fountains, at about $120/night. We would have been very happy with that. We then contacted Ken, and he put in a reservation for us at the 60 day mark, got it for around $100/night for a 2 bdrm. When everything was completed with him, we cancelled our reservation at the Fountains. Since it wasn't through a timeshare owner, just BlueGreen themselves, it was wonderful. Now I am trying to find a good price for The Fountains again, because our next trip is a non-disney trip, but a SW, and Discovery Cove trip, so the Fountains is a better choice.

That's a really good idea. I'll haveto look into it. I like to plan, plan and plan but this time I'm really leaving my comfort zone. No on site, no DDP and no reservations until 60 days out Of the 3, only the reservations bothered me. DH is the one who wants to wait it out, I'd like to book now. As a compromise, if I wait until 60 days out and it is available, we can keep the same resort budget but extend the stay from a 7 night to a 9 night I don't see how that's actually saving $$, which was the goal, but it works for me!!

Thanks for the tip.

 

[leight]

We were told that it was good for a two nite return trip to BC when we signed up- but the more I look at the voucher the less I believe it- it states 2 night hotel room. Really upset about this since that was a main reason for wasting our morning at the presentation (we will be meeting up with relatives during the summer and it would be ideal to be at BC since we won't be doing parks.)

Anyfeedback on this? Thanks!

 

[LisaCat]

I don't know this exact fare, but I once took a cab from the Gaylord resort just outside of the property to the Magic Kingdom. If I recall correctly, I think it was $18 plus tip.

Thank you!

 

[LisaCat]

Does anyone have the pics of the Pirate themed pool? My parents have some older ones much it didn't show too much. We are staying her on some points from my parents in late Oct. in a 1 bedroom with the full intention of "buying in" ebay style in the future. I was planning to to drive to the parks cause I have worked in the hotel industry before and know that the shuttles can be good or bad but tend to be one or the other. That said, we may just use it for like a partial park day.

I know that when we get back from our trip, I will do my best to bring you pics of the 1 bedroom units as well.

We're staying in a 1 bedroom this fall. We arrive on October 30th for a week. I can't wait!

 

[Stacey in MD]

Hi!

Thanks to this thread, we are considering a stay at Bonnet Creek following our cruise in December. We are looking at a 3 or 4 night stay starting on 12/11. Do you think I should book now, or would it be worthwhile to wait until the 60-day mark, and how much of a price difference would it be? Also, if I wait that long does it lessen the chance of getting a room with a fireworks view? We've never stayed at BC before, so I don't know how plentiful the 2-br fireworks view rooms are.

Thanks so much

Stacey

 

[Dawg91]

Thanks for attaching the recent map! We'll be studying it!

22 days to go!!

 

[Joyful3Heart]

Thanks for attaching the recent map! We'll be studying it!

22 days to go!!

You're Welcome!

 

[roozlilone]

Staying at Bonnet Creek for 2 nights in June in a 1br, any suggestions on a good room request? Certain building, floor, view? Thanks!

 

[Mommy3boys]

Hi! I need to change my screen name b/c now I have 4 boys - We are staying at BC 10/16-23. Have never stayed offsite, but with 6 of us we were VERY cramped at the Poly last year. My guys will be 8,6,5, and 2.

I wondered if there are lifejackets for rent at BC? When we stayed onsite at Poly you could get the ones from the hotel and have them for the whole stay, so we took them to the water park. BTW thanks for mentioning you can't go down the slide with lifejacket! I won't get the 5yo's hopes up.

Thanks for the great thread vettie chick!!

 

[hsmamato2]

this thread is SO long- I have a couple questions- I see people selling weeks on Ebay- is this a legit way to sty here?
I also see listings for deeded points- is this for real too? WHere can I look for advice?

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

this thread is SO long- I have a couple questions- I see people selling weeks on Ebay- is this a legit way to sty here?
I also see listings for deeded points- is this for real too? WHere can I look for advice?

http://www.tugbbs.com/forums/index.php?referrerid=914

This is like Disboards but all about timeshares. I've lurked but don't recall posting. Like here, wide variety of opinions.

 

[tndislvr]

We're set to arrive at BC Saturday! Can't wait! Thanks so much, VetteChick, for starting this thread or I never would have known about BC and Ken.

 

[Brian Noble]

I see people selling weeks on Ebay- is this a legit way to sty here?

It can be. As with anything Ebay, you have to do your due diligence.

I also see listings for deeded points- is this for real too? WHere can I look for advice?

Yes. However, Bonnet Creek is so large, and there is so much competition for rentals, that if this is the *only* Wyndham resort you are interested in, it is probably cheaper to rent than to own. If you are interested in Wyndham generally, though, owning can make sense---but buy *resale*! Never ever buy from Wyndham directly, and take your time researching what you want and why. I'm a Wyndham (resale) owner, and love the product, but I spent a good six months reading up on it before I took the plunge.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

We're set to arrive at BC Saturday! Can't wait! Thanks so much, VetteChick, for starting this thread or I never would have known about BC and Ken.

Have a great time!!

 

[vettechick99]

We're set to arrive at BC Saturday! Can't wait! Thanks so much, VetteChick, for starting this thread or I never would have known about BC and Ken.

Been busy with end of year stuff at school, but had to stop in and say you're welcome and have a great time!!

 

[debbi801]

Hi. I've been subscribed for this thread for a while and have finally convinced DH that this is where we're going to stay next trip. Sadly, the next trip isn't until June 2011. But, that just gives me more time to plan.

I had a couple of questions that I wasn't sure about....

How early can we book for June 2011? (We'd go through Ken since everyone seems really happy with him)

If we wanted to stay Friday, June 17 through the following Sunday, June 26, is that possible?

thanks!