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

[Brian Noble]

I'm an owner at BC and I'm not aware of any "privileges".

I'm not either. You might be spared the "privilege" of an owner's update, but that's a blessing, not a curse!

 

[Upatnoon]

Privileges? I'm an owner at BC and I'm not aware of any "privileges". As far as I know, anyone (owner or renter) that stays at BC has the same "privileges". If there are any, I'd sure like to know about them.



Basically, the "deluxe" designation means that the units have jacuzzis, whereas a "standard" unit does not have a jacuzzi. All of the units at BC are "deluxe" (or better: "presidential"). There are no "standard" units. Other Wyndham resorts may have a mix of "standard" and "deluxe" units. The standard units require fewer points than the deluxe units.

I noticed some of the rooms had copies of USA Today under their door, while we had to get our free copy from a stack in the lobby. That's a mighty big benefit, there!

 

[PoppyGirl]

I was afraid it meant that we wouldn't be able to use the shuttle or something like that.

 

[1blessedmama]

We got back on Sunday from an 8 day stay at BC. We added on to an RCI exchange via Ken at Vacationupgrades. Even though we did not get the tower or view he requested, we were still very pleased to work with Ken!

We were in a 2Br in tower 2, parking lot view and from our balcony we could see Pop Century bowling pins, the Swan and the Tower of Terror. I had originally requested tower 5 but ended up really liking tower 2. We enjoyed being so close to the putt-putt course and the pool/restaurant/bar between towers 2 and 3. I think next time I will request tower 3, though, to be closer to the other two pools.

My husband and sons enjoyed casino night. Karaoke night was funny at first but then got to be really old as there were some AWFUL singers. You could hear Karaoke across the lake ~ it was really loud.

Our room was fabulous for our family of 5. The carpet was coming up though between the carpet and the tile in the MBR, but that is really my only complaint.

We drove down and paid to park at Disney each day. I like having my own vehicle, not having to wait on shuttles, and my kids love riding the tram into the TTC. We saved so much staying at BC that the parking fees were nothing to me.

We definitely will go again.

 

[webprinter]

I noticed some of the rooms had copies of USA Today under their door, while we had to get our free copy from a stack in the lobby. That's a mighty big benefit, there!

If an owner is a "VIP" member, they get special privledges. One of the privledges is a newspaper every morning. While staying, they also get early check in, midweek clean and tidy and at some resorts, a special check in area. There are other privledges but they do not apply to special benefits during the week. According to Wyndham, you have to purchase your points (300,000+) from the developer to get VIP status but some people had gotten it via resale years ago before they came up with that rule and were grandfathered in. There are three levels of VIP and benefits depend on what your level is. 300,000-499,999 is regular VIP, 500,000-999,999 is Gold VIP and 1million+ is Platinum VIP.

 

[LisaCat]

I'm not either. You might be spared the "privilege" of an owner's update, but that's a blessing, not a curse!

<snicker> Funny, very funny!

 

[carlbarry]

<snicker> Funny, very funny!

Rumor has it that if you ask politely and often enough, they will give you a "presentation" anyway. I guess they're just generous that way.

 

[rockstarlover83]

My family will be staying in a 3 bedroom presidential reserve unit in Tower 6 for our Disney vacation next month. We have been told we'll be on the 17th floor, but the hotel won't give us any more detail than that.

Does anyone happen to know the floorplan of this unit? And the sizes of beds in each room??

Thanks so much for any photos/information/etc that you can provide! I am trying to get my ducks in a row for this vacation, and I have no idea what to expect

Lindsay

 

[Lori444]

We are staying in a 2br deluxe, arriving November 10th. We went through Ken at vacation upgrades. Would it be too late to change to a 2br presidential? Does anyone know the approximate price difference? Also, are the 2br presidentials only located in certain buildings?

Everyone here is so helpful...thanks in advance!

 

[KAYLI'S DAD]

We are staying in a 2br deluxe, arriving November 10th. We went through Ken at vacation upgrades. Would it be too late to change to a 2br presidential? Does anyone know the approximate price difference? Also, are the 2br presidentials only located in certain buildings?

Everyone here is so helpful...thanks in advance!

I would like to know as well what the presidential costs. It doesnt list it on the ken site.

 

[wbn36]

We are staying in a 2br deluxe, arriving November 10th. We went through Ken at vacation upgrades. Would it be too late to change to a 2br presidential? Does anyone know the approximate price difference? Also, are the 2br presidentials only located in certain buildings?

Everyone here is so helpful...thanks in advance!

I would say it's a possibility, but don't get your hopes up. Those units seem to be in high demand, in addition, that is only a few weeks away. I would call him asap.

 

[vtwep]

hi,

I understand there are two Wal-Marts fairly close to Bonnet Creek. Can someone provide the actual addresses for them (for GPS use) and also let me know which, if any, is a Super Wal-Mart?

Thanks.

 

[katallo]

hi,

I understand there are two Wal-Marts fairly close to Bonnet Creek. Can someone provide the actual addresses for them (for GPS use) and also let me know which, if any, is a Super Wal-Mart?

Thanks.

We use the Super Walmart at 3250 Vineland Road, Kissimmee. It's close and has a good selection.

 

[vtwep]

We use the Super Walmart at 3250 Vineland Road, Kissimmee. It's close and has a good selection.

perfect...thanks!!

 

[TotoToo]

perfect...thanks!!

As close or closer to BC & avoids having to deal with the nearly always congestion at I-4 intersection.

Walmart Supercenter
8990 Turkey Lake Rd
Orlando, FL 32819

Just 3 turns after passing Downtown Disney.

 

[Echo queen]

As close or closer to BC & avoids having to deal with the nearly always congestion at I-4 intersection.

Walmart Supercenter
8990 Turkey Lake Rd
Orlando, FL 32819

Just 3 turns after passing Downtown Disney.

So this location is closer and eaiser to drive to??
TIA

 

[TotoToo]

So this location is closer and eaiser to drive to??
TIA

From my experience yes to both. Mileage may be nearly even but without a doubt the Turkey Lake Rd location avoids a ton of traffic.

 

[carlbarry]

From my experience yes to both. Mileage may be nearly even but without a doubt the Turkey Lake Rd location avoids a ton of traffic.

I've only been to the Vineland store. Is the Turkey Lake Rd one also a Super WalMart, with a big selection of Disney and Florida souvenirs like at Vineland?

 

[claven123]

Is the 3br big enough for two families with 5 kids and 4 adults and one infant? I was really thinking about BC, but have concerns about securing a room. We want to go over the holiday season in 2011. I'm trying to compare this to the contemporary with two rooms. I know this is cheaper than that by tons....

Any idea on the cost for 7 days after christmas....

Dennis

 

[dolphindan1]

Is the 3br big enough for two families with 5 kids and 4 adults and one infant? I was really thinking about BC, but have concerns about securing a room. We want to go over the holiday season in 2011. I'm trying to compare this to the contemporary with two rooms. I know this is cheaper than that by tons....

Any idea on the cost for 7 days after christmas....

Dennis

Contact Ken Price as soon as you can...He can probably get you 2 ,2 bedroom units for the same price as a 3 bedroom or even cheaper...its what he was doing for us when he rebooked our 3 bedroom at a lower price...you would get 4 bedrooms...6 beds (2 kings)....2 pullouts....also 4 bathrooms instead of 2....