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

[kellyballoon]

Hey guys, CDN, thanks for the pics! Really appreciate your taking the time to do that.

Webprinter, we are staying in blg 6 on a few weeks and we were told we have DD view also. Was that view from the room bad? It's not a huge deal at all, but just wondering what to expect.

Did you find that everyone from the other buildings were coming to the pirate pool because it was new? I was wondering if it would get very crowded because of that.

I just can't wait anway! We are planning on doing nothing but DW and relaxing at the pool for all six days. We will do the other parks when our kids are bigger.

 

[Fastpaks]

We had a great trip. We spent 9 nights there and even though it rained in the afternoons, it didn't last long. We did the timeshare tour, they had us out within the hour. We spoke to 4 different people and at one time they just left us sitting there for 12 min. because they didn't know what to say. (we bought resale) We were told that the amount of points we purchased they were selling for $110,000. We paid less than 3 % of that. Most of the people we met bought from the developer. We were thoroughly satisfied with the resort and really enjoyed our stay. Hope you all enjoy the pics!!

Thanks for the pictures! My parents are owners and I know they have a big family trip in Nov and we have ours in Oct. The knew slide looks awesome. I can't wait to show the kid. Thanks for them.

One question: did you use the shuttle to the parks at all? I thought about may be using it for a park or two, like Epcot and HS.

 

[carlbarry]

We had a great trip. We spent 9 nights there and even though it rained in the afternoons, it didn't last long. We did the timeshare tour, they had us out within the hour. We spoke to 4 different people and at one time they just left us sitting there for 12 min. because they didn't know what to say. (we bought resale) We were told that the amount of points we purchased they were selling for $110,000. We paid less than 3 % of that. Most of the people we met bought from the developer. We were thoroughly satisfied with the resort and really enjoyed our stay. Hope you all enjoy the pics!!

Sheesh. I did the "update," told the lady I had purchased my TS for $100 (it said in her folder on me that I had paid $9,000). They still kept me for 2 1/2 hours. I had to put my foot down and say "I was told 45 minutes. It's 2 hours now. I'm here to enjoy Orlando, not spend my vacation in this room." So she sent me to the next guy, then the next . . . for another half hour.

 

[Brian Noble]

...and that's why I discourage people from attending "updates".

 

[carlbarry]

...and that's why I discourage people from attending "updates".

LOL I agree. However: 1. It was my first stay in a Wyndham as an owner, and I was curious, and 2. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to get money from Wyndham.

 

[charlielinda]

Hi folks. What's the diferrence between the Units -- not furniture, etc. but how you book them. Are they different sizes, floors? I'm trading in through RCI. -- Thanks --

 

[Brian Noble]

RCI inbounds are typically in either 1BR or 2BR units---the regular ones, not the presidentials. 3BR and 4BR units generally do not get deposited. Most floors have a mix of each unit size, so there's no "1BR building", etc. You could be just about anywhere on an exchange.

 

[Cdn Gal]

Your welcome everybody!! I know what it is like, sitting at your computer, getting ready for a trip and wondering about new pools etc. I had alot of fun actually walking around taking pictures. We didn't travel by shuttle, only because we wanted to park hop and I didn't want to be waiting for a bus. It was $14 a day for parking which was I agree a little bit pricey. But it was factored into my budget. Oh yeah- don't ever buy from 'Joe's Pizza' down there. We ordered from one of the flyers that was under our door and it was horrible. I don't recommend 'Joe's' at all.

We also met some really, really nice people around the pool including Team USA Olympic Hockey Assistant Captain 'Kessler' who is now playing for the Vancouver Canucks. His parents are simply amazing people, but... I did have to remind them that CANADA WON THE GOLD !!!

 

[webprinter]

Hey guys, CDN, thanks for the pics! Really appreciate your taking the time to do that.

Webprinter, we are staying in blg 6 on a few weeks and we were told we have DD view also. Was that view from the room bad? It's not a huge deal at all, but just wondering what to expect.

Did you find that everyone from the other buildings were coming to the pirate pool because it was new? I was wondering if it would get very crowded because of that.

I just can't wait anway! We are planning on doing nothing but DW and relaxing at the pool for all six days. We will do the other parks when our kids are bigger.

DH was at the pool and said he thought there were a number of people from the other buildings at the pool but he said there were plenty of chairs. He didn't feel it was overly crowded in the pool and said the adults were going down the slide as it is huge.

We both thought our view was fine. In fact, we loved it until we saw the view from the other side. We could see the Marriott complex, Downtown Disney and Typhoon Lagoon. We didn't spend much time on the balcony as it was still pretty hot and humid. Plus it rained. You will absolutely love the room. I was at the pin trading event at EPCOT all weekend and ran into another lady who was staying there for the first time. She also agreed that it was lovely. She had the same view and was very content with it. Once you see the room, you may not want to leave it. DH took pictures of the room but the camera deleted them on the way home, (we figured something in the camera bag must have been pressing on a button. I have some on my camera.

 

[Brian Noble]

don't ever buy from 'Joe's Pizza' down there. We ordered from one of the flyers that was under our door and it was horrible. I don't recommend 'Joe's' at all.

I think I've already mentioned it in this thread, but...

DO NOT order from the "pizza flyers" that get slipped under the door. Very dodgy "businesses", and some are just outright scams. Find someone in the yellow pages if you have a hankering for pizza or, better yet, just call Giordano's.

 

[kellyballoon]

Brian, thanks for the suggestion re pizza as we will definitely be ordering pizza one night while we are there.

I'm hoping to get a date night in one night also and I was thinking about hubby and i going to Epcot for dinner. Can anyone recommend any of the restaurants there? I know some of them are very nice. I don't know where to start.

Thanks in advance.

 

[mrzrich]

Flippers is also a decent pie. Very close to Bonnet Creek at the Crossroads Plaza.

 

[garmich]

I couldn't pass up the opportunity to get money from Wyndham.

Same here. We just got back on Sunday. We stayed at Cypress Palms first for 4-nights and then we went to Bonnet Creek for a week. At Cypress Palms, we were offered a $100 debit card to attend an "owner's update". There was no high pressure sales pitch. We were out in about 20 minutes and we got the $100 debit card. We were also placed on a "no contact" list. When we checked-in at Bonnet Creek, we were not hounded by the parking pass people to attend an "owner's update" and we didn't receive any calls in our room.

 

[Disneymommy2006]

I am interested in finding a place in June...what is the best way to go about this if I am interested in Bonnet Creek. We are hoping for mid June and about 10 nights....thanks for any help or tips anyone can offer.

 

[charlielinda]

Another regular or presidential unit. What are the differences? Thanks so much. Are they on different floors, buildings? Thanks

 

[kellyballoon]

DH was at the pool and said he thought there were a number of people from the other buildings at the pool but he said there were plenty of chairs. He didn't feel it was overly crowded in the pool and said the adults were going down the slide as it is huge.

We both thought our view was fine. In fact, we loved it until we saw the view from the other side. We could see the Marriott complex, Downtown Disney and Typhoon Lagoon. We didn't spend much time on the balcony as it was still pretty hot and humid. Plus it rained. You will absolutely love the room. I was at the pin trading event at EPCOT all weekend and ran into another lady who was staying there for the first time. She also agreed that it was lovely. She had the same view and was very content with it. Once you see the room, you may not want to leave it. DH took pictures of the room but the camera deleted them on the way home, (we figured something in the camera bag must have been pressing on a button. I have some on my camera.

Oh, perfect, thanks for the info!!

 

[chalee94]

I'm hoping to get a date night in one night also and I was thinking about hubby and i going to Epcot for dinner. Can anyone recommend any of the restaurants there? I know some of them are very nice. I don't know where to start.

probably better to ask on the disney dining board, but...

* bistro de paris - if you want expensive and you dress up

other good epcot options:

* coral reef
* le cellier
* chefs de france

other good options near epcot:

* yachtsman steakhouse at Y/BC
* bluezoo (seafood) at the dolphin
* shula's (steak) at the dolphin
* kimono's (sushi) at the swan

if epcot is not essential, i'd recommend california grill and narcoossee's on the monorail or jiko at the AKL.

here's good place to look at menus to get a better idea:

http://allears.net/menu/menus.htm

 

[marshallandcartersmo]

I am interested in finding a place in June...what is the best way to go about this if I am interested in Bonnet Creek. We are hoping for mid June and about 10 nights....thanks for any help or tips anyone can offer.

me too....I'm assuming people just use VRBO???

 

[VickiVM]

me too....I'm assuming people just use VRBO???

Try contacting Ken Price (mentioned many times on this thread) @ vacationupgrades.com

Good luck.

 

[Upatnoon]

I am interested in finding a place in June...what is the best way to go about this if I am interested in Bonnet Creek. We are hoping for mid June and about 10 nights....thanks for any help or tips anyone can offer.

ebay is a good place to start looking. Lots of people on there have made a business of selling Bonnet Creek rentals. You can also see what prices rentals have been going for in the completed listings.