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

[vettechick99]

So thanks Allison, aka vettechick, and to all the contributors of this thread...and to Al Gore for inventing the internet

You're welcome. I'm super glad the thread took off - we have some amazing contributors. And it's awesome you could save so much $$$$!! Can't wait to hear all about it!

 

[dolphindan1]

We love Bonnet Creek and will be there again in Nov...We rent thru Ken every year...We usually get a 2 bedroom....I am thinking about a 3 bedroom this year as we will have inlaws...

Does anyone know if the 3 bedroom can get a fireworks view?

 

[jennifer_f]

This thread is great! we are planning a small trip in December for a wedding at WDW and this place looks much better than forking over $$$ for rooms on site and gives us our own privacy.
I have never been to FL in December, are all the pools and such still open? Or do they just down for the season?


We are looking to go around Dec 26-31. Is going to vacationupgrades.com the best place to try for a price quote? Or any other places to book? We could do a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom if the price was right!

Thanks for all the great posts!

 

[darrius1st]

I just rented a week at WBC for Aug 14-21. I just got a confirmation with a confirmation number and me as the Guest traveler. Is this enough or am I suppose to get something else.

I asked this question but no one responded. Can someone please help?

 

[garmich]

I am considering booking Bonnet Creek for the last 3 nights of our trip, and I'm getting excited! I need to go back and read the entire thread, but I have one question: what is the setup of the rooms in the 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units? Do all of the rooms have 2 queen beds or are there some that have kings?

The 2-BR units have a king bed in the master bedroom, 2 double beds in the 2nd bedroom and a double sleeper sofa in the living room. The maximum occupancy is 8 (with 6 in private rooms).

The 3-BR units have a king bed in the master bedroom, a queen bed in the 2nd bedroom, 2 double beds in the 3rd bedroom and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. The maximum occupancy is 10 (with 8 in private rooms).

 

[garmich]

We have stayed in the one bedroom many times. They have a lot of them and you can get the same view in a one bedroom as is in a two bdrm. The one bedrooms are 902 sf. They have a king bed and double sofa sleeper.

Actually there not that many 1-bedrooms and 3-bedrooms at BC. The majority of the rooms are 2-bedroom units.

 

[Upatnoon]

I would loooove to stay at Bonnet Creek! What can I expect to pay for a 2 bedroom in June? $200 a night? Has anyone stayed there in June and what did you pay (if you don't mind me asking) or you could pm me. I've been seeing Ken's name and visited his site. It looks like if I wait until the 60 day mark I could rent for $100 a night. Thoughts?

I would aim for $100 a night or less.

In multiple stays, I've never paid more than that. Obviously, if it was for Christmas week, or some other peak holiday, you may have to pay more, but I would not go on those anyway.

 

[Upatnoon]

I asked this question but no one responded. Can someone please help?

That's all you need. They will have your name at the guard shack when you pull in. When you go inside to check in, bring your ID and make sure you know your car tag.

After you check in, you will be directed to another desk to pick up your parking pass. That is where they will ask you about taking the timeshare tour.

Have fun

 

[luckylady131]

Made a new thread asking my question.

 

[BeachMama13]

So glad to have found this thread! Just booked a 2br for Nov 20-27th. Hopefully we'll be able to get a fireworks view since DD turns into a pumpkin early.

I've asked Ken for a FW view and a high floor if possible. Should I request a specific tower too? He said the new one (tower 6, I think) was about to open.

Angi

 

[saucymb]

We love Bonnet Creek and will be there again in Nov...We rent thru Ken every year...We usually get a 2 bedroom....I am thinking about a 3 bedroom this year as we will have inlaws...

Does anyone know if the 3 bedroom can get a fireworks view?

We were on the 12th floor of building 5 in a 3 bedroom unit, and had a decent view of the Epcot fireworks. From the balcony, it was to the left; the two smaller bedrooms also had very nice views of Epcot.

 

[mamafrei]

Does anyone know how early in the morning the BC shuttles leave to head to the parks and when the last pick up time is from the parks to head back to BC? We will be there in August so I'm trying to iron out our park plans Or, if anyone out there has a recent shuttle schedule that they could post, that would be great too!!!

Thanks for the help in advance

Anyone?? Anyone??

Yes, we will have our car with us since we are driving down but would much rather take the shuttle.

 

[SparKeLLy]

I think the very first shuttle leaves at 8am to Epcot and Magic Kingdom (8:15 for the other 2 parks)

I only have a shuttle schedule from Nov 2008 so I've been going off that to do my planning for now. I've seen more recent schedules posted somewhere, probably in this thread and they seemed to be pretty similar to what I've got so hopefully nothing has changed too much.

It lists Returns from Magic Kingdom in the evening at every half hour until 11:30, sometimes later.

But if anyone has a recent schedule I'd love to see it too

 

[bas71873]

I'm curious as to what everyone does about food, assuming you are hitting the parks (be in WDW, Universal, whatever) each day (or at least most days). I mean, breakfast seems like a no-brainer, and lunch, well I guess that would be eaten in the parks...at least for us it probably would be. So, do you come back to BC for dinner? Do you cook? Do you still just eat out most of the time?

I don't MIND cooking on vacation at all. We got to Nags Head every summer and it's only 3 hours away for us so stocking up the coolers and heading out is easy breezy. But, if we drive to FL, we're talking 12 hours and so I'm not thinking stocked up coolers are a bright idea (in the summer anyway).

So, do you shop? How do you do that without buying a bunch of stuff you won't end up using. Do you just hit the grocery daily?

Curious as to what others do???

 

[saucymb]

I'm curious as to what everyone does about food, assuming you are hitting the parks (be in WDW, Universal, whatever) each day (or at least most days). I mean, breakfast seems like a no-brainer, and lunch, well I guess that would be eaten in the parks...at least for us it probably would be. So, do you come back to BC for dinner? Do you cook? Do you still just eat out most of the time?

I don't MIND cooking on vacation at all. We got to Nags Head every summer and it's only 3 hours away for us so stocking up the coolers and heading out is easy breezy. But, if we drive to FL, we're talking 12 hours and so I'm not thinking stocked up coolers are a bright idea (in the summer anyway).

So, do you shop? How do you do that without buying a bunch of stuff you won't end up using. Do you just hit the grocery daily?

Curious as to what others do???

We have a good, hearty breakfast: bacon or sausage, french toast, fresh fruit and yogurt, maybe bagels and cream cheese, coffee and juice. We usually pack a picnic lunch to eat in the parks. We take our soft-sided backpack cooler. Dinner is usually a counter service meal, though at the end of our vacation last time we were wishing we had brought another picnic dinner the last night or two as the prospect of yet another chicken nugget or cheeseburger was not at all appetizing.

We usually have a light snack in the evening when we get back. Cheese and crackers, yogurt for the kids, fresh fruit, a sandwich.

Shopping is easy, I really do just make a list and buy only what we'll use during the week. We always drive, and take our cooler, so anything we don't use we bring home; works out nicely. We don't really cook elaborate meals, just breakfast really. But that alone, the way my family eats breakfast, saves us a ton of money and time.

 

[litlpixie]

I made ADR's for us for lunches in the parks and we'll be having dinner back at BC. Lunch is less expensive and we'll still be able to eat at our faves. I plan on easy meals like pizza,salad,BBQ chicken,tacos, etc. for dinner

We'll be there this Friday for the 1st time and we are 1st timers offsite!! I am looking forward to the extra space for everyone, that's going to be great. Also, no overpacking since the washer and dryer will be right in out villa!

 

[litlpixie]

I forgot to ask this before-where do I go again to grocery shop?? Will the front desk have some sort of map of the area with places to shop, restaurants,etc?

TIA

 

[dolphindan1]

I forgot to ask this before-where do I go again to grocery shop?? Will the front desk have some sort of map of the area with places to shop, restaurants,etc?

TIA

Is this your first trip??? are you familiar at all with the area?.....the crossroads is probably the most convienent for restaurants...Its about 3 miles away...leave Bonnet Creek go to red light turn right go thru DTD when you get to the big Disney gate at the big intersection...the crossroads will be straight across...its a big 4 to 6 lane intersection...I believe thats also 535

for shopping we go to the...we go to superwalmart on 535 its about a 10 minute drive...as u leave BC go to 1st red light take a right...then take first right on to Epcot Center Drive hwy 530...follow for about 3 to 4 miles to intersection of 535...turn right about 5 miles will be walmart on the right...

Bonnet Creek also has a little convienent shop in the check in bldg...kinda pricey...they also have a little hamburger joint in the same area...its pretty good and on par with Disney Prices...we have eaten there a couple times...also for eating in the room...we love to cook spaghetti...fast and good...also not a big fan but kids love em...frozen pizzas are quick and painless...we keep lots of snacks that we will trow into our park bag each night....

Edit to add....I see you stayed at Coronado Springs...BC is about a mile away maybe 2....right next to CBR...so if you are familiar at all with that area you will have no issues finding anything

 

[Brian Noble]

From bonnet, I tend to go to the Winn Dixie just north of Crossroads; the Goodings in Crossroads is overpriced, and on my one and only visit a year and a half ago was dark, dingy, with water stains on the carpets and ceilings.

 

[litlpixie]

Thanks for your help, Brian! Yes, I am familiar with the area---The DISNEY PROPERTY AREA ONLY though- This will also be our first time renting a car. I guess I shouldnt get too lost if I just keep Spaceship Earth in my sight