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

[Tina]

Can anyone answer my question about what tower the 1BRs are in, or what we should request? Thanks!

Each tower has a variety of all unit sizes.

 

[MadisonsMommy]

We are staying at BC from the 16th to 23rd. It's my husband, myself and our 2.5 year old daughter. My Mom lives in FL and drove over there to check out the layout/etc. and she told me that she thought we would be best in Tower 1 since that was close to the activities my daughter would be able to do. I had requested that and when I called yesterday, they told me we have fireworks view in Tower 1 on the 5th floor. I asked how many floors there were and she said 7. I thought the towers were taller then 7 floors? Do you think this building will be okay for us? Would those that have been there recommend this building for our situation?? Thanks in advance!

 

[Bkk40in2011]

I just logged on and saw that I had misled some people about BC. I stated it was ON Disney property, but meant you pass through the Welcome to Disney sign and are surrounded by Disney parks. I didn't realize anyone would think it was a Disney property. Forgive me please! I was caught up in my excitement!

 

[horseshowmom]

Tina, did you ask Ken if he made the request for you? I haven't been yet to BC but Ken and Kenneth both have been very accommodating and thorough. Not that mistakes can't happen. I know I've heard that people have made requests and those requests weren't honored, especially on busy days. I am hoping that when we go it won't be a very busy time.

On Ken's behalf (and I've never rented through him - at least not yet ), it's very possible that he did make the request. I know that I made by own request and followed up on it a couple of days before we left. When we arrived on Christmas Day, they had no record of that request. They did some looking around and were able to put us in Tower 5 with a fireworks view that we were very pleased with. BC is just like any hotel, errors can happen from time to time.

We booked through EBay and the seller has 99% feedback.

We got our 3br for $500 for 5 nights. Both had no extra fees.

I got mine through ebay as well (2BR for $90 per night during Christmas week). I had no problems at all.

I hope so because we would like to just have a small memorial service for our mother who passed away last October at only 62 and very unexpectedly. We were all so close to her and miss her terribly.

I hope it works out, and I'm very sorry for your loss.

 

[KAYLI'S DAD]

What are the chances of getting a 3 bdroom for 2 nights in less than 30 days? Is there a minimum length of stay?

 

[Janet Hill]

On Ken's behalf (and I've never rented through him - at least not yet ), it's very possible that he did make the request. I know that I made by own request and followed up on it a couple of days before we left. When we arrived on Christmas Day, they had no record of that request. They did some looking around and were able to put us in Tower 5 with a fireworks view that we were very pleased with. BC is just like any hotel, errors can happen from time to time..

Requests are just that requests and BC generally makes an effort to honor them; however, a higher priority for requests are the VIP plats and gold who do get room requests as a perk.

I'm sure Ken is a VIP plat, but VIP benefits do not pass on to guests and the folks at the front desk do know who is a member, VIP member or a guest.

 

[JoeU]

Ok, here are the pics as promised. They are Tower 6, room 1112 (2 bedroom presidential)

Sorry for the lack of descriptions, but these are of the master bath, second bath (with sink outside of the bathroom), both bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, and balcony. The tv screen in the kitches is actually a computer with internet access, and a variety of other tools and info.

Joe

 

[Tina]

Very nice pics, JoeU. The presidentials are very nice! I was wondering if the showers were any better in the presidentials? Or do they also have those "air blast" shower heads found in the standard rooms?

 

[QuiverofArrows]

So, are all 3 and 4br not presidentials? Anyone?

 

[Tracey123]

What is the likelyhood that I can reserve a villa at the 60 day lockin for a May 2011 trip? I'm getting a little nervous and really want to stay at the BC.

Thanks

 

[ClanHarrison]

$120/night is a great price!

What is the going rate for a 4-bed regular and presidential? I would love to go down with friends and stay at one sometime.

We have a 4 b/r Pres. booked for a peak time & got a wonderful price of $1750 for 7 nts. We're sharing with another family, so that's only comes out to $125 per nt. per family!! Airfare is going to cost more than accommodations .

 

[garmich]

What is the likelyhood that I can reserve a villa at the 60 day lockin for a May 2011 trip? I'm getting a little nervous and really want to stay at the BC.

Thanks

If you reserved a 3-bedroom unit today, you would have no problem getting one. I see plenty of avaiability for 3-bedrooms throughout the entire month of May 2011. At BC, the majority of the units are 2-bedrooms. There are much fewer 1-bedroom & 3-bedroom units, so they usually get reserved faster than the 2-bedrooms. At the 60-day mark, there are usually no more 3-bedrooms available. However, on the BC calendar, the beginning of May falls in the "value" season (low) and the end of May is in the "high" season (medium), and thus, it would be less expensive. So, there may be a slight chance that you could get a 3-bedroom at 60-days. But, I would NOT recommend waiting that long before reserving a 3-BR. A 2-BR...yes, but a 3-BR....definitely NO!

 

[ClanHarrison]

So, are all 3 and 4br not presidentials? Anyone?

I know Ken Price of Vacation Upgrades lists 1 & 2 b/r Deluxes (which I'm thinking is the same as "regular" mentioned here) & 4 b/r Presidentials.

The Wyndham Bonnet Creek websites all only mention 1 & 2 b/r Deluxes, but I've seen mentioned on this thread a 3 b/r-I'm guessing Deluxe-& a 2 b/r Presidential also.

Hope that helps.

 

[PoppyGirl]

I was talking with my friend on the phone about our upcoming February trip and my co-worker overheard me. She offered me a guest stay at Bonnett Creek for FREE for the time of our trip (February). We had already booked a room only stay at POFQ. My friend is planning to stay at WL with her DD.

I know it's crazy to pass up free lodging....it's a 5 day/ 4 night trip and I think she would give us a 2 bedroom.

It looks to me like the shuttle is fairly adequate and we could take Mears shuttle from MCO for around $61 round trip for DD and myself. I think we might also have to take a taxi a couple of times because we have ADRs at Cape May and Boma (breakfast and dinner, respectively).

So....why am I hesitating?

We will already have tickets left over from our Dec. trip so no additional cost there. Just food and airfare if we stay at Bonnett Creek.

Anyone care to offer some thoughts? Thanks!

 

[horseshowmom]

I was talking with my friend on the phone about our upcoming February trip and my co-worker overheard me. She offered me a guest stay at Bonnett Creek for FREE for the time of our trip (February). We had already booked a room only stay at POFQ. My friend is planning to stay at WL with her DD.

I know it's crazy to pass up free lodging....it's a 5 day/ 4 night trip and I think she would give us a 2 bedroom.

It looks to me like the shuttle is fairly adequate and we could take Mears shuttle from MCO for around $61 round trip for DD and myself. I think we might also have to take a taxi a couple of times because we have ADRs at Cape May and Boma (breakfast and dinner, respectively).

So....why am I hesitating?


We will already have tickets left over from our Dec. trip so no additional cost there. Just food and airfare if we stay at Bonnett Creek.

Anyone care to offer some thoughts? Thanks!

You're hesitating because it's different from what you are accustomed to (and that's understandable). Most of us who have given up hotel rooms (my family gave them up about 20 years ago) have been very happy with our decision!

Let me mention that if you'll keep a close watch on rental car rates you never know what you may find. You can check on the Transportation board on the Dis for tips. I have rented a vehicle for around $100-$150 per week many times in the past (once for about $90), and you might find something like that too. That would give you the freedom to go to the outlet malls and to eat at some of the offsite restaurants. In our case, we like to make a couple of reservations at onsite Disney hotel restuarants (Boma and Kona in particular). If you have a car, you can park for free if you give them your reservation information at the hotel gate.

 

[DCTooTall]

I was talking with my friend on the phone about our upcoming February trip and my co-worker overheard me. She offered me a guest stay at Bonnett Creek for FREE for the time of our trip (February). We had already booked a room only stay at POFQ. My friend is planning to stay at WL with her DD.

I know it's crazy to pass up free lodging....it's a 5 day/ 4 night trip and I think she would give us a 2 bedroom.

It looks to me like the shuttle is fairly adequate and we could take Mears shuttle from MCO for around $61 round trip for DD and myself. I think we might also have to take a taxi a couple of times because we have ADRs at Cape May and Boma (breakfast and dinner, respectively).

So....why am I hesitating?

We will already have tickets left over from our Dec. trip so no additional cost there. Just food and airfare if we stay at Bonnett Creek.

Anyone care to offer some thoughts? Thanks!

Another thought is that if you already budgeted the hotel room that you now won't have to pay for, why not consider taking that room money and instead spend it on a rental car. Even if you take the resort shuttle to the parks, the car would save you the expense and hassle of a shuttle from the airport, plus give you the freedom go offsite for food....even if it's just Walmart or Publix to get some cereal for breakfast in the AM before you go running to the parks. Plus you'd be able to drive to your resort ADR locations (vs staying onsite where you would still end up having to take a bus to a park or DTD and then grab a connecting bus wasting a ton of time).


If you are going THIS December and getting your tickets then, you might also want to consider upgrading at least yours to an Annual pass. (If they are part of a package, you could do the upgrade onsite and just pay the difference in cost). The Annual pass would be valid for both your December trip and February trip, give you discounts on various things at the park (goodies for your DD), Plus free parking if you rented a car on your February trip so you wouldn't need to worry about taking the shuttle and would gain even more freedom. Not to mention the ability to get a Tables in Wonderland card you could use to get a nice discount on your ADRs since It doesn't sound like you were going to be on a dining plan for your February trip. with the TiW card you'd be able to get a discount for up to 10 people dining with you, so if your friends were joining you for the ADRs and weren't planning on using TS Credits, your discount would apply to them too.

 

[Janet Hill]

So, are all 3 and 4br not presidentials? Anyone?

BC has 1,2,3 BR Deluxe (regular) units and 1,2,3,4 BR Presidential Units

 

[Disneymommy2006]

What's the likelihood of getting a 1 or maybe 2 bedroom (if we can talk some friends into going with) for mid June for a week?? Also what would the cost be for each??? We're planning on upgrading our Disney tickets to APs in November so we are looking to go back when the kids get out for summer break. Thanks for any help!

 

[PoppyGirl]

You're hesitating because it's different from what you are accustomed to (and that's understandable). Most of us who have given up hotel rooms (my family gave them up about 20 years ago) have been very happy with our decision!

Let me mention that if you'll keep a close watch on rental car rates you never know what you may find. You can check on the Transportation board on the Dis for tips. I have rented a vehicle for around $100-$150 per week many times in the past (once for about $90), and you might find something like that too. That would give you the freedom to go to the outlet malls and to eat at some of the offsite restaurants. In our case, we like to make a couple of reservations at onsite Disney hotel restuarants (Boma and Kona in particular). If you have a car, you can park for free if you give them your reservation information at the hotel gate.

Another thought is that if you already budgeted the hotel room that you now won't have to pay for, why not consider taking that room money and instead spend it on a rental car. Even if you take the resort shuttle to the parks, the car would save you the expense and hassle of a shuttle from the airport, plus give you the freedom go offsite for food....even if it's just Walmart or Publix to get some cereal for breakfast in the AM before you go running to the parks. Plus you'd be able to drive to your resort ADR locations (vs staying onsite where you would still end up having to take a bus to a park or DTD and then grab a connecting bus wasting a ton of time).


If you are going THIS December and getting your tickets then, you might also want to consider upgrading at least yours to an Annual pass. (If they are part of a package, you could do the upgrade onsite and just pay the difference in cost). The Annual pass would be valid for both your December trip and February trip, give you discounts on various things at the park (goodies for your DD), Plus free parking if you rented a car on your February trip so you wouldn't need to worry about taking the shuttle and would gain even more freedom. Not to mention the ability to get a Tables in Wonderland card you could use to get a nice discount on your ADRs since It doesn't sound like you were going to be on a dining plan for your February trip. with the TiW card you'd be able to get a discount for up to 10 people dining with you, so if your friends were joining you for the ADRs and weren't planning on using TS Credits, your discount would apply to them too.

Thanks very much for your comments and insights. I think you are right that it's very different from every other trip we've taken. I was trying to avoid having to drive at all costs. And I didn't want to pay for parking at the parks.....I've considered an AP. We are on the DP for most of our Dec. trip but we have several ADRs that will be OOP (I'm addicted to TS dining at Disney! ) I think I want to be assured that I would be happy staying at Bonnett Creek. And I do realize it's really about what I want....the resort is very nice from all I can tell from reading reviews and looking at the photos. Since I'm travelling without DH, and it will just be me and DD, I just need to feel secure that I can find my way around and get where we need to go.

 

[QuiverofArrows]

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I hope it works out, and I'm very sorry for your loss.

Thank you. Unfortunately my sisters can't come. My baby sister lost her husband to cancer a couple months ago and she has no vacation days left. Very sad as he was only 29 when he passed away and she lost our mother and her husband in less than a year.