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

[scooterx]

Staying at Bonnet Creek in 3 weeks... What building should we request ? I would like a nice lake /pool view. Any pools have food/bar option.
Thanks

 

[scooterx]

Also how much is it to park?

 

[gina_g]

Does anyone know if bugs, particularly mosquitos, are bad at the resort at this time of year? Especially if we want to sit outside at night? I read a thread recently that said they aren't bad at the parks, but I'm not sure what to expect here. Mosquitos love me, I must be sweet. So I'm wondering if I should add bug spray to my shopping list.

 

[Upatnoon]

Does anyone know if bugs, particularly mosquitos, are bad at the resort at this time of year? Especially if we want to sit outside at night? I read a thread recently that said they aren't bad at the parks, but I'm not sure what to expect here. Mosquitos love me, I must be sweet. So I'm wondering if I should add bug spray to my shopping list.

I have never noticed a problem at Bonnet Creek or the Disney parks, but this is Florida, the home of many a mosquito. If you're concerned, bring a small container with you.

 

[carlbarry]

Also how much is it to park?

Parking is free for guests at Bonnet Creek.

 

[chill15]

I saw on vacation upgrades that this resort has a 3BR available. Has anyone ever stayed in one? Is it a lock-off? DMIL will be joining us now so we need an extra br and we will have to stay off-site due to our budget. Thanks and God Bless!~

The 3 Bedroom Units are not Lock Off Units (as far as I have stayed.) They are really big two with a Master Bathroom and then another bathroom for the other two bedrooms to use.

 

[skylizard]

Does someone have a list of things that are included in the room? I've never been to BC much less stayed at a time share. What kitchen items are included? Can opener? Baking sheets? Is there a dvd player anywhere? I assume a hair dryer will be in the room, what about an iron? Laundry detergent? Dishwashing soap?
Anything else I'm not thinking of?
We're two months away from our trip and I already want to start packing and making a list of things to bring

 

[Upatnoon]

Does someone have a list of things that are included in the room? I've never been to BC much less stayed at a time share. What kitchen items are included? Can opener? Baking sheets? Is there a dvd player anywhere? I assume a hair dryer will be in the room, what about an iron? Laundry detergent? Dishwashing soap?
Anything else I'm not thinking of?
We're two months away from our trip and I already want to start packing and making a list of things to bring

EVERYTHING you mentioned is in the room.

About the only thing you may want to bring that isn't are dryer sheets.

If you family is bringing lots of computers/netbooks, I would bring a router, as the there is only one wired Internet connection in the room.

Packing for Bonnet Creek should take less time because you can do your laundry in your room and you can bring fewer clothes.

My other suggestion is to not buy too much food. You can always buy more, but you don't want to be stuck with a bunch of leftovers.


Have fun!

 

[Lisa0620]

What kitchen items are included? Can opener? Baking sheets?

Page 7, post #98 of this thread has pictures of the kitchen including what's in the drawers and cupboards. I've read two references to baking sheets *not* being included, so that may be hit or miss. (It sounded like you could request them from the front desk, though.)

 

[LisaCat]

Does anyone have a recent shuttle schedule? I'm trying to plan our "agenda" and it would help to know when the first and last shuttles go and where. Is it possible to use the shuttle and make it to a park for rope drop (30 minutes MINIMUM before opening)? Does the resort shuttle actually go to the individual parks or only to the Transport Center? What about Downtown Disney?

Thanks!

 

[morgan loves minnie]

Does anyone know if there are usually some type of activities and/or trick-or-treating at the resort on Halloween???

We are thinking of doing the trick-or-treating at downtown disney, but I have heard it is extremely crowded. If there is something we could do at the resort, I would probably do that instead. We aren't doing any parks on halloween day, so we have the whole day open.

 

[garmich]

Does anyone have a recent shuttle schedule? I'm trying to plan our "agenda" and it would help to know when the first and last shuttles go and where. Is it possible to use the shuttle and make it to a park for rope drop (30 minutes MINIMUM before opening)? Does the resort shuttle actually go to the individual parks or only to the Transport Center? What about Downtown Disney?

Thanks!

I have the shuttle schedule for Aug 17-31. There are two shuttles that go to the parks and one that goes to Downtown Disney. The departures are from Tower #6 and the Clubhouse.

Magic Kingdom & Epcot - 1st pick-up is at 8:00AM at Tower #6 and at 8:05AM at the Clubhouse. And the final departure is at 7:45PM from the Clubhouse.
Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom - 1st pick-up is at 8:05AM at Tower #6 and at 8:10AM at the Clubhouse. And the final departure is at 7:30PM from the Clubhouse.
Downtown Disney - the first departure from Tower #6 is at 3:30PM and the final departure is at 8:55PM from the Clubhouse.

I have never used the shuttle. I would assume that the MK-Epcot shuttle would drop you off at the TTC at MK first, and then proceed to Epcot.

 

[garmich]

Does anyone know if there are usually some type of activities and/or trick-or-treating at the resort on Halloween???

Yes there is. The Fall Activities Schedule that appears on the Bonnet Creek owners website has this under Special Events:

Halloween Happenings
October 31
See our special insert featuring trick or treating and festive fun.

 

[froggygrrrl]

Does anyone know if bugs, particularly mosquitos, are bad at the resort at this time of year? Especially if we want to sit outside at night? I read a thread recently that said they aren't bad at the parks, but I'm not sure what to expect here. Mosquitos love me, I must be sweet. So I'm wondering if I should add bug spray to my shopping list.

I'm a mosquito attractor too! The only time I have a problem at Bonnet Creek is if I'm sitting at the pool bar. Definitely bring some bug spray if you are planning on doing this (I think the bartenders might have some behind the bar, too). I've never had any issues just sitting on the balcony though.

 

[froggygrrrl]

I have the shuttle schedule for Aug 17-31. There are two shuttles that go to the parks and one that goes to Downtown Disney. The departures are from Tower #6 and the Clubhouse.

Magic Kingdom & Epcot - 1st pick-up is at 8:00AM at Tower #6 and at 8:05AM at the Clubhouse. And the final departure is at 7:45PM from the Clubhouse.
Hollywood Studios & Animal Kingdom - 1st pick-up is at 8:05AM at Tower #6 and at 8:10AM at the Clubhouse. And the final departure is at 7:30PM from the Clubhouse.
Downtown Disney - the first departure from Tower #6 is at 3:30PM and the final departure is at 8:55PM from the Clubhouse.

I have never used the shuttle. But, I would assume that the Magic Kingdom-Epcot shuttle would drop you off at Epcot first, and then proceed to the Transport Center at the Magic Kingdom.

No, the buses almost exclusively drop off at TTC first, then Epcot. I think that in all my trips the drop-off has only been reversed once.

 

[NHDisneyFan]

This is a great thread and I have tried to read through as much as possible. We are heading to Orlando the week after President's week. Do the units typically available via ebay not become available until we are less than 60 days away? Should I just be contacting Ken or is there another source as well? Ken seems to be the only person referenced here and the reviews are positive. Thanks!

 

[hannymom]

i'm confused. can i just reserve a room online or do i have to go through a time share. i'm sorry i didn't read all 100 pages of this post, but who is ken?

 

[Ash&Wes07]

Thanks for letting the cat out of the bag about Bonnet's Creek.

I never knew this place existed somehow, but DH's Aunt is a Wyndam owner and is going to look into reservations for us for next Sept/Oct.

It's also available through Armed Forces Vacation Club!!

I think we've found our new "home" at Disney!

 

[LisaCat]

Thanks garmich and froggygrrrl for the shuttle info!

 

[garmich]

i'm confused. can i just reserve a room online or do i have to go through a time share. i'm sorry i didn't read all 100 pages of this post, but who is ken?

Bonnet Creek is a timeshare resort. You can rent units from Wyndham timeshare owners, like Ken.

You can also reserve online through Wyndham, but if you reserve through Wyndham, you will be paying much more than what you would pay renting from an owner.