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

[Cdn Gal]

Trying again!

 

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Walkway towards Main Building

 

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Sexy Hubbie

 

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[vettechick99]

Thanks for a great thread! I've heard of this place before and am always leary of trying new places. With all these reviews and pictures, I'm kind of excited at the possibility of trying something new. We've stayed at Cypress Pointe before and love the amount of space there and love the location. We've driven past BC many times and have heard about it on the DIS so I'm going to track down some more info as well but in the mean time a few questions -

We're planning a trip in December (1-7) with another family as a surprise. Should I book now or wait?

When you make a request (for a view specifically), is it often granted?

What's the best request for a fireworks view?

What's the overall cleanliness of the room upon check in? I'm kind of a neat freak and find myself cleaning the room before I'll bring the suitcases and stuff in. Is that the case here?

Anyone have more pictures to share?

Any parking fees?

Thanks!!

newtodis, if you want to go through Ken Price, I would go ahead and email him and see what he has to say. I've always been able to book within a few months of my trip. This last time we booked 5 months out. If he can get me a better rate, he will reduce my price. So I can't see why he wouldn't give you a quote now.

The only time I requested a view, it was granted. But I guess it depends on the request. If you want fireworks/lake, there are fewer rooms. If you want fireworks and parking lot is ok, then your options are more. If you want a lake view, there are tons and tons of rooms that will fit the bill. We are going to request another lakeview in probably bldg 2 (again). I like that the sun isn't setting on us every afternoon.

The condos have always been super clean. Never felt icky with any of my stays.

No parking fees. Except when you park at the WDW parks.

Thanks for all the awesome info and photos about Bonnet Creek. My family is planning to go to WDW 10/16-10/23/10. With 3 children 8yrs and under this seems like an awesome option. We were considering POR or 2 value rooms but this is swaying me. I just need to see if this is a better value since we would need to rent a car and include parking. I was also hoping Free Dining might be available for our stay but I mayb just forget about that. Any ideas on how early we should look to lock in something at Bonnet Creek for our October 2010 timeframe?

indy, I would go ahead and contact Ken Price or whomever you want to work with. It's still 8 months out, but I like having a place booked and the option to cancel later.

You won't be disappointed with BC. Like I said earlier, I have stayed in some amazing WDW resort rooms. Nothing tops a view of Cinderella Castle from your suite at the GF, but now that I'm a mom and need the extra space, I'm willing to forego some of the property perks. It's a perfect place to be. The resort is clean, well-managed, attractive, the pools are fun, and so close to the mouse it's almost a crime. Literally I think it's Orlando's best kept secret.

(you can see I'm a huge BC fan and no I'm not affiliated with Ken Price, I just have had good experiences with him.)

 

[vettechick99]

Great pics! Keep them coming.

 

[Cdn Gal]

Me @ Bonnet Creek!

 

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I don't have any pics of the room b/c we just took video when we were there. These pics were from last March 09.

 

[Cdn Gal]

Vettychick 99- have you and your DH thought about becoming owners at BC?? (used ownerships of course!)

 

[forthe4]

Leaving in 9 days and those pictures sure got the kids all sorts of excited! I am going to call tomorrow to request the ol' Epcot/fireworks view!

 

[vettechick99]

Vettychick 99- have you and your DH thought about becoming owners at BC?? (used ownerships of course!)

I have! I don't know if it's cost-effective for us. Right now we are paying jsut $120/night for a 2-bedroom and no yearly fees. We have always been able to get a reservation since we can't travel during high peak times like Easter or Nov/December. What do you think about ownership?

 

[Rcoast911]

I have stayed at Bonnet Creek twice so far and am planning trip #3 for early December. I am a Wyndham timeshare owner ( my unit is at Palm Aire in Pompano Beach, FL). I love, love, love Bonnet Creek. I have stayed in bldgs 4 in a two bedroom and bld 5 in a one bedroom. It was very clean and roomy. One suggestion I do have is if you do not want to attend the "meetings" with the sales staff, once you enter your unit, unplug all phones. Otherwise, they will hound you forever, very annoying...

For those who are asking about the transportation, I find it very convenient. It is just like a shuttle bus like the ones you may find at airports, so there really is not a lot of space. I don't believe you can bring strollers, so I would keep that in mind. The trips to the Disney parks are free and you do not need to make any pre-arrangements. Shuttles for the other parks are a little less convenient, and you need to make arrangements beforehand, maybe the night before or so (and I am not sure if there is a charge for this or not. If there is, I am sure it would be minimul). The drivers expect to get tips, they leave a can with a very large "tips" sign at the door.

The departure times are great. They will leave for each park hourly in the mornings up to about 2 p.m. However, they stagger for the different parks. For instance, MK would be 7:00, 8:00,9:00 ... DHS would be 7:15,8:15,9:15...AK would be 7:30,8:30,9:30... get it? Sometimes they will have a two park shuttle so that even though you want to go to MK, you may ask the driver of the Epcot shuttle if they are heading there also.

I fould that the pickup times are a little more tricky. If you miss one, you will probably have to wait a full hour. Now that doesn't mean that you can't take a Disney bus to the next stop or even DD to catch the one there if it fits in right. I did find that the bus stop at DD is way over past and behind Disney Quest and all that, not a nice walk from the Disney bus stop or if you are at Downtown Disney for shopping.

You really do need your transportation schedule that the desk clerk gives you at check-in, because there is no list printed at there bus stops at any of the parks.

I did find them timely and the drivers very nice and courteous. I highly recommend the shuttles, but really and truly, if you can afford a small car, I would go that route.

 

[deleckidesign]

First stay at BC and loving it

No pics of the outside yet as it hasn't been sunny or rain-free yet

2 Bedroom unit:

 

[deleckidesign]

^^ This is in the Torre De Viento - i think (newest tower next to check-in) - I believe it's Building 6

 

[lindsey]

Love the pictures. We were there last January '09 with my parents in a two bedroom unit. My mom gave me a week in a three bedroom unit for a Christmas present. We are going Sept 18th with my son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren.

 

[snappy]

I am bringing my mom in early March and my brother is joining us frm NYC. We should be very comfortable with a 2 bedroom.

I am hoping for nice weather. We had a lot of rain last May and really appreciated the activity area since we could not use the pools much.

This is our second trip, getting our room through Ken Price.

I may try for another this May with my whole family. I really like the area and the price for sure. We combine a 5 day stay with a stay at Boardwalk villas. It is a quick trip over to the Boardwalk from Bonnet Creek.

 

[ruthgator]

Who is this ken price and what's his web site or email address??? THANKS!

This is our second trip, getting our room through Ken Price.
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