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

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[Sammy]

Ok, you all talked me into it!! I just confirmed our late April trip with Ken Price and we will be at Bonnet Creek for the very first time! I just can't believe the difference in the price. It is $1,000 less for us to stay at BC than it would have been at OKW (which I LOVE and yes, will miss).

I have a question about the all-important view. As much as I would love an Epcot fireworks view, I'm hearing that the tower 5 (I think I have that right) view is over a parking garage? Seeing as we are planning on actually being at some kind of fireworks most nights, I'd rather have a beautiful water or greenery view without fireworks, than a parking garage with fireworks. I want to have a beautiful view to drink my morning coffee by. Based on this, and wanting to be near a nice pool, what would you suggest for location request?

Love this thread and have gotten TONS of great information! Thank you guys!!

 

[saucymb]

Ok, you all talked me into it!! I just confirmed our late April trip with Ken Price and we will be at Bonnet Creek for the very first time! I just can't believe the difference in the price. It is $1,000 less for us to stay at BC than it would have been at OKW (which I LOVE and yes, will miss).

I have a question about the all-important view. As much as I would love an Epcot fireworks view, I'm hearing that the tower 5 (I think I have that right) view is over a parking garage? Seeing as we are planning on actually being at some kind of fireworks most nights, I'd rather have a beautiful water or greenery view without fireworks, than a parking garage with fireworks. I want to have a beautiful view to drink my morning coffee by. Based on this, and wanting to be near a nice pool, what would you suggest for location request?

Love this thread and have gotten TONS of great information! Thank you guys!!

We just returned from BC with a Building 5 12th floor Epcot View. The parking deck was an eyesore IF you were looking down. If you were just sitting, looking out to the distance, it wasn't too noticeable.

If you plan to be in parks while the fireworks are going on, then I would get a lake-view. But if you will be back in your room by 8 or 9pm, then the fireworks view is good. I personally think it's a reasonable trade-off.

HTH.

 

[forthe4]

We are heading down in a week and today I spoke with a nice woman (whom I plan on rewarding $$ if it works!) and requested the best possible Epcot/fireworks view as high as possible in Torra de la Luna (I confuse the #'s), which I believe is one of the newest buildings with the newer walk-in lazy river. This is our 4th stay and all of the views can be spectacular, depending on your preference. Since we have little ones and are only doing MK 1 day we wanted the fireworks view and good pool access. Anyway, being Wyndham owners, we can't go wrong with Bonnet Creek!
Our luggage is on its way via FedEx and we can't wait to get there!

 

[vettechick99]

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.

Our first stay last year was the first weekend in March for the Princess 5k. The weather was perfect! Cool in the mornings, warm in the afternoons, slight breeze and not a drop of rain. Maybe you will get as lucky!

And yes, the BW is super close to BC. After our afternoon naps we park over there are run over to Epcot for an hour or so. Then if we are lucky, we get some BW entertainment.

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.

Lucky you! Have a great time!

Ok, you all talked me into it!! I just confirmed our late April trip with Ken Price and we will be at Bonnet Creek for the very first time! I just can't believe the difference in the price. It is $1,000 less for us to stay at BC than it would have been at OKW (which I LOVE and yes, will miss).

I have a question about the all-important view. As much as I would love an Epcot fireworks view, I'm hearing that the tower 5 (I think I have that right) view is over a parking garage? Seeing as we are planning on actually being at some kind of fireworks most nights, I'd rather have a beautiful water or greenery view without fireworks, than a parking garage with fireworks. I want to have a beautiful view to drink my morning coffee by. Based on this, and wanting to be near a nice pool, what would you suggest for location request?

Love this thread and have gotten TONS of great information! Thank you guys!!

What week are you going? We will be there April 17-24. Congrats on your decision. I think you will enjoy it!

We are heading down in a week and today I spoke with a nice woman (whom I plan on rewarding $$ if it works!) and requested the best possible Epcot/fireworks view as high as possible in Torra de la Luna (I confuse the #'s), which I believe is one of the newest buildings with the newer walk-in lazy river. This is our 4th stay and all of the views can be spectacular, depending on your preference. Since we have little ones and are only doing MK 1 day we wanted the fireworks view and good pool access. Anyway, being Wyndham owners, we can't go wrong with Bonnet Creek!
Our luggage is on its way via FedEx and we can't wait to get there!

I hope your view works out. Please post back and let us know how it all goes!

 

[vettechick99]

I wanted to post the activities schedule so everyone could see what sort of fun things they have planned daily. This is December-February's, so when someone comes across the Spring one, let us know!

Bonnet Creek Activity Guide pdf

If anyone can figure out how to make it into a jpeg so we can view it in the post, please feel free to do so!

 

[vettechick99]

Here is the Disney resort map. BC is not listed, but it is the green space to the right of #13, Caribbean Beach. The entrance is on property on Buena Vista Drive, the main road that goes left to right from AK to DTD.

 

[Sammy]

What week are you going? We will be there April 17-24. Congrats on your decision. I think you will enjoy it!

We are arriving on April 24.....leaving May 1st to head to Tampa and Busch Gardens for 2 nights before flying home on May 3rd. Looks like we'll just miss each other!

 

[crazy4claspooh]

Is this the same as the Hilton Bonnet Creek or is this a different one? We are looking to stay there in Sept.

 

[deleckidesign]

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

My mistake - my pics are a 2 bedroom from tower 4, Torre de Cielo

 

[vettechick99]

Is this the same as the Hilton Bonnet Creek or is this a different one? We are looking to stay there in Sept.

I've always wondered this, but I think they are the same.

 

[TotoToo]

I've always wondered this, but I think they are the same.

The Hilton is a hotel - Bonnet Creek (Wyndham) is a LARGE timeshare complex. Not related except by similar name.

 

[vettechick99]

From DISr garmich:

Building #1 - Torre de la Tierra - 7 floors.
Building #2 - Torre del Viento - 9 floors.
Building #3 - Torre del Mar - 9 floors.
Building #4 - Torre del Cielo - 15 floors.
Building #5 - Torre de la Luna - 15 floors.
Building #6 - Torre del Sol - 15 floors???

 

[mickeynut72]

I know it is not what I plan on doing but is carribean beach close enough to BC that you could ride that bus if the shuttles take to long?

 

[vettechick99]

I know it is not what I plan on doing but is carribean beach close enough to BC that you could ride that bus if the shuttles take to long?

As far as I know there is not a walkway...you'd have to cross a field and maybe a canal and I think there are fences up.

 

[mickeynut72]

Well, I guess we won't be doing that!!! I'm not that much into swimming a canal and jumping fences! Thanks for the reply. I am in the middle of talking my kids 18,18,14 into trying this resort. They are die hard on-site kids. I knew this would be a question! Thanks again

 

[chrisann]

which building is closest to the water slide? We were there a few years ago and loved it but didn't spend much time at the resort and didn't even know they had more than one pool

 

[luvdisney00]

I am getting very interested in trying this resort, but the family are all diehard "onsite" people. How easy (or hard ) is it to use your car and find parking at the parks, other resorts etc...also how much does parking cost? I haven't stayed offsite since the 90's and the kids have never stayed offsite so we are all spoiled by the wonderful Disney transportation system.

 

[vettechick99]

which building is closest to the water slide? We were there a few years ago and loved it but didn't spend much time at the resort and didn't even know they had more than one pool

I think there is a slide at the pool by Building 3. I hope someone in the know can chime in.

I am getting very interested in trying this resort, but the family are all diehard "onsite" people. How easy (or hard ) is it to use your car and find parking at the parks, other resorts etc...also how much does parking cost? I haven't stayed offsite since the 90's and the kids have never stayed offsite so we are all spoiled by the wonderful Disney transportation system.

We are diehard Disney fans too. And frankly if I could afford a 1-bed for a week at WDW I would still stay there! But a 1-bed at BCV would cost me nearly $3k if I rent points. That's not even a 2-bedroom! So space and money has really come into play for us at this point in our lives.

Parking is so easy. I think Disney charges $12 or 14 for daily parking. Sometimes in the evening if we just want to run over to Epcot for dinner or Illuminations, we will park at BWI. Even in peak times like summer we've never taken a spot from anyone. Lots of spaces. You can also park valet at any resort and stay til whenever. Not sure how much valet is though. More than a daily parking fee I think.

BC does have a shuttle but I hear it's not as good, so you might miss WDWs!

 

[Sammy]

Is there anything that lists the buildings and room numbers, and then which direction they face? I'm talking about something pretty general like: Torre del Cielo, odd numbered rooms look out towards Epcot, even numbers look over the pool, etc...?

And....I know this may seem like a silly question, but....do they play any kind of music at the pool or around the resort?