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

[DisneyPoohBear]

We are going to be there June 12-19th as well. I am very excited and the resort looks beautiful. Thanks everyone for all of the info, it has been very helpful!

 

[ttfn3]

We are heading to WBC for checkin on Saturday. Does the resort provide pool towels by the pools?

 

[garmich]

We are heading to WBC for checkin on Saturday. Does the resort provide pool towels by the pools?

Yes, there are towels provided at each pool.

Enjoy your stay at BC. It's a great resort. We'll be there for a week in August.

 

[katallo]

We stayed in Bldg #3. I think it was Torre de Mar. There was quite a bit of construction in the Fall. Does anyone know if all of the new buildings have been completed? One building appeared to have a parking garage. I'm curious on the status for our upcoming trip. We honestly really liked parking outside of our condo vs a garage. Thanks, everyone.

 

[LeslieG]

Staying at Bonnet Creek this weekend. Coming from MCO, is there a Walgreens or Walmart or Publix or someplace I will pass that I can stop to pick up sunscreen, snacks, etc?

 

[ttfn3]

Thanks for the info on the pool towels!

LeslieG - must be Ohio week to travel to Florida. We're checking in at BC on Saturday also.

I know there is a Publix behind the Orlando Premium Outlet near 535 (right off I-4) - it's actually on Vineland ave nearer to International Drive - you can do a google search and a map will display. It's normally where we shop when we travel to the Disney area. There is also a Walgreen's on 535 near the Vistana Resort - which should also be a short drive from BC. There's also a Walmart nearby. It's huge - so I prefer to avoid this store.

 

[snappy]

We stayed in Bldg #3. I think it was Torre de Mar. There was quite a bit of construction in the Fall. Does anyone know if all of the new buildings have been completed? One building appeared to have a parking garage. I'm curious on the status for our upcoming trip. We honestly really liked parking outside of our condo vs a garage. Thanks, everyone.

Building 6 looks finished, but not opened. A maintenance guy who really helped us locate something told us the staff for the new building was in the process of being trained. I think this new building requires a different level of ownership or something. I think it is called Terra del Sol. anyone know anything about what is required ownership wise to stay in that building?

There is yet another building still under construction. According to the map they gave us at check in it is going to be a hotel. The map also show 2 future pools adjacent to Terra del Sol and the new hotel.

I would say there will continue to be construction for awhile. Honestly though, it did not affect us at building 5 at all. I really liked the are we stayed in.

We shopped at the Target on 192. I think we went on 535. I just went to the Target site and got the address and then map quested it. it was about 7 miles from bonnet creek. There was a Publix on the corner but we shopped at it another time and it seemed older and not as clean. Liked the Target better, better selection, and more people to ask for help finding stuff. It looked fairly new as well. We checked in to the resort first and then went to the store so I can't help with directions from MCo direct to the store but it could easily be mapquested.

The street address of that Target is

4795 W Irlo Bronson Meml Hwy
Kissimmee, FL 34746

 

[Brian Noble]

A good chunk of Building 6 is going into the Presidential Reserve pool. PR is the newest level of Wyndham's pyramid, one step above VIP Platinum, and PR inventory is available only to PR owners until a few months prior to use. I'm not sure how much of building 6 is going into PR---it could be all of it, for all I know. There are Presidential-level units (nicer decor, higher end furnishings) in other buildings that are part of the regular inventory pool.

My most recent Wyn owners magazine came just the other day, and I recall reading that tower 6 is going to be open for occupancy sometime this summer---June or July.

The final building is slated to be a Wyndham-branded hotel. The only real inconvenienced I noticed from tower five last July was that you couldn't walk all the way around the lagoon, so the pool slide was a longer hike. I was not disturbed by noise, etc.

 

[Upatnoon]

I've stayed a couple of times in the past 6 months and it seems that construction is either very slow or stopped on the new towers.

I have done shopping at the Publix on International Drive and 192 (They give you a map at Bonnet Creek) It is a new store with a big deli.

I have also gone shopping at Super Walmart on Vineland Drive, another easy drive.

Price-wise, Super Walmart is cheaper than Publix and it carries a lot more stuff. Publix is more upscale and less crowded.

It takes about 15 minutes to drive to either of these stores. Both of them cater to tourists, so if you forgot something from home, you will probably be able to find it.

 

[nifferearly]

Our favorite store for groceries is SuperTarget at Exit 11 on 417 (Orange Blossom Trail). We take 417 from the airport and stop on the way to our condo. It's a very nice store and is never crowded.

 

[ohionola]

To the people that sent me a PM, sorry for the delay. I can't reply back until I have 10 posts. We are 4 weeks away from our stay at BC and can't wait!

 

[leight]

we're staying the week of 4/11- getting very excited reading about it here. Do the cooking supplies-pots and pans come in large sizes to make pasta? Is there a strainer(colander) or can opener? Planning to spend sunday at the unit and hotel and not use our 4 day tickets on that day so I would like to make our normal pasta sunday dinner. We live in tampa- so I can certainly bring my own- just want to be prepared. Thanks!

 

[SparKeLLy]

we're staying the week of 4/11- getting very excited reading about it here. Do the cooking supplies-pots and pans come in large sizes to make pasta? Is there a strainer(colander) or can opener? Planning to spend sunday at the unit and hotel and not use our 4 day tickets on that day so I would like to make our normal pasta sunday dinner. We live in tampa- so I can certainly bring my own- just want to be prepared. Thanks!

click here to go to post #98 it includes a bunch of pictures of what is in the kitchen and it looks like it has all those things you listed.

 

[rkb2530]

Just received this from Wyndham:

The fabulous Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida and just a few minutes from Walt Disney World® Resort has added a new tower, Torre del Sol. There are 300 new one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units, including Presidential Reserve Suites.

You may book now for arrivals beginning August 20, 2010. We are delighted to offer this advance announcement to CLUB WYNDHAM® Plus VIP Members.

 

[leight]

click here to go to post #98 it includes a bunch of pictures of what is in the kitchen and it looks like it has all those things you listed.

Thank you that's perfect!

 

[ohionola]

Just received this from Wyndham:

You may book now for arrivals beginning August 20, 2010. We are delighted to offer this advance announcement to CLUB WYNDHAM® Plus VIP Members.

So what is the difference between a plus VIP member and a regular member?

 

[garmich]

Just received this from Wyndham:

The fabulous Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida and just a few minutes from Walt Disney World® Resort has added a new tower, Torre del Sol. There are 300 new one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units, including Presidential Reserve Suites.

You may book now for arrivals beginning August 20, 2010. We are delighted to offer this advance announcement to CLUB WYNDHAM® Plus VIP Members.

So what is the difference between a plus VIP member and a regular member?

This is one of the "benefits" that VIP's get, that regular members don't get. It is "Resort Specials Notification". VIP's receive advance notification on resort openings, new locations and special offers via e-mail.

 

[hsmamato2]

wow,I had no idea they were on property- that is close! IS this an RCI timeshare? just curious,don't know much about the whole timeshare thing....but this place looks intriguing!
do you have to own here to stay here,or can you rent a stay?

 

[kkmcan]

Hi. I just discovered this thread and thought I'd add my two cents. We've stayed at BC twice with my inlaws who own there. This past Dec. we stayed in the 4 bed/4bath Presidential suite along with my mil, fil, sil and her husband and 3 kids. There was plenty of room. We even had a party /family reunion one night as my dh's relatives all live in Orlando so they came for dinner. There was still plenty of room.

The balcony runs the whole length of the suite and has 2 chaise lounges and a table and chairs set. The furniture inside is to die for! Huge and comfy- very elaborate.

The shuttle is ontime, fast and efficient. No problems there whatsoever. Being able to fix up some breakfast before leaving for the park is so nice. And coming back to eat dinner at the end of the day was great to. We heated up some lasagna and garlic bread one night. Then had leftovers the next night. Super easy and cheap.

We love this property and if it weren't for having to fly across the country we'd probably go every year.

 

[Brian Noble]

It is "Resort Specials Notification". VIP's receive advance notification on resort openings, new locations and special offers via e-mail.

Huh. They shouldn't have sent it to me, but I got one too.