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

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Thanks so much. This is our first time off site so trying to get the transportation thing figured out. Don't really want to drive unless we have too.
Thanks again.
 
Thanks to this wonderful thread, we are staying at BC April 26-May 2 in a 2 bedroom deluxe through Ken Price for $625. :banana:

We are a family of 6 so this is going to be awesome accomodations based of the pics in this thread! We used to always stay at the FW cabins. I need to read over this because I am confused with the parking/shuttle comments.

Thanks DIS'ers!!!

Oh, does anyone know.....can I request a certain section for our room to see the fireworks through Ken or no?
 
One of the rooms they're offering is a "1 bedroom presidential." Does anyone here know how it differs from the regular 1 bedroom? Their website doesn't make it clear.
These are new---I think they are only in Tower Six. The directory only lists regular 1, 2, 3BRs, and 4BR Presidentials, so I'm not sure what is different. It can vary from property to property, but the Presidential units usually have higher-end materials, more interior details, better furnishings, etc. At some properties, they are larger, and at others they are not. I would guess (just guessing) that these are about the same size, but more nicely furnished and decorated.

This is our first time off site so trying to get the transportation thing figured out. Don't really want to drive unless we have too.
I almost always have a car onsite, so take this with a grain of salt. But, personally I'd want to have access to a car at Bonnet. You have to somehow get from the airport to the resort and back anyway, and the extra cost for keeping the car for the whole vacation is modest. We have always found the convenience of a car to be worthwhile.


Oh, does anyone know.....can I request a certain section for our room to see the fireworks through Ken or no?
Any guest with a confirmed reservation can call the resort directly and make a location request. As long as your Guest Certificate has been processed, the resort should have your name---it might take a few days. I've always just called a few weeks prior to arrival; no need to call super-early, because they don't make room assignments that far in advance, as far as I know.
 

what is this discount if you wait for the 60 day thing?

The timeshare owner uses points to reserve a unit. Owners that have 300k points or more are VIP owners. One of the benefits of VIP ownership is that they can make a reservation within 60 days of check-in and get the unit for fewer points, if any are available. The amount of discount varies between 25% to 50% depending on how many points they own. Most owners will pass on the savings to the people they rent to. They also can get a unit size upgrade for an existing reservation, if there are any larger units available. This can be done between 30 days and 60 days prior to check-in.
 
Ken called me back today and he is as wonderful as you all say. Let's keep him all to ourselves!!! :laughing: He thinks he can save us even more money if we wait a week/ week and a half because we will be the 60 days out. So he is keeping an eye on things for us and will keep calling to let me know what's up he said. I am soooo excited :cheer2: about the thought of a 2 bedroom deluxe with all that space, washer dryer and stuff for the kids ( privacy for us) for about the same price as Pop !! Let's hope it happens for us, he seems to think it will.

I think you'll be fine. When I stayed there, I actually booked on the first of December for check-in on Christmas Day. Christmas to New Year's is probably the most crowded time of all, and I got a 2BR with the view I wanted. It was wonderful!
 
Owners that have 300k points or more are VIP owners
One minor clarification for those thinking about owning with Wyndham: that's 300K points purchased from the developer. Resale points do not count. By my calculations, it often works out to be less expensive to own more resale points than to acquire VIP from the developer and book with discounts---the lost opportunity on the purchase price is more than the additional fees incurred from owning more resale points.
 
I've only read about 1/2 of this thread so far, so I apologize if this has been asked.

Someone mentioned somewhere you can look online and see the owner room availability. Does anyone know where to find this?
 
Thank you!!

I went ahead and booked a 2 bedroom deluxe for November. My family is saving *thousands* of dollars by staying at Bonnet Creek. We were considering the AKL, but the choice between spending a couple thousand to be cramped up in one hotel room all week, versus having 2 bedrooms and a kitchen--well that's a no-brainer!

Thanks to Brian Noble and to all of the people who've given such good advice and pictures in this thread.


These are new---I think they are only in Tower Six. The directory only lists regular 1, 2, 3BRs, and 4BR Presidentials, so I'm not sure what is different. It can vary from property to property, but the Presidential units usually have higher-end materials, more interior details, better furnishings, etc. At some properties, they are larger, and at others they are not. I would guess (just guessing) that these are about the same size, but more nicely furnished and decorated.
 
No, it's not the same place. The "Wyndham Orlando Resort" is a hotel on I-Drive. Wyndham Bonnet Creek is a condo/timeshare property on Via Encinas, which is just off of Buena Vista Drive, next to CBR.
 
Alright good! Whew.

I know it is a Time share place. I'm interested in using Ken Price, as recommended by others on the board. Should I be prepared to be harassed about time share purchase while I'm there?
 
You may be invited to come to a tour when you pick up your parking pass. You might have to say no more than once at that time. But, you are in no way obligated to go on a tour, participate in a "survey" or attend "breakfast".
 
Just got on, don't know if anyone had this question yet. We are booked for Bonnet Creet for the end of May. The tickets alone for 5 day hopper are $1000.00. We can get free QSD for the kids if we stay on at disney. I don't know what to do. :confused3 Any suggestions?
 
Just got on, don't know if anyone had this question yet. We are booked for Bonnet Creet for the end of May. The tickets alone for 5 day hopper are $1000.00. We can get free QSD for the kids if we stay on at disney. I don't know what to do. :confused3 Any suggestions?
Just because Disney is including some dining in a vacation package doesn't mean it will be a better deal than staying offsite and paying for your own food. Tickets are always going to be the most expensive part of a Disney trip for a family on a budget. If you provide more details about your situation, I'm sure you'll get some more help from readers here.
 
Tickets are crazy expensive. We buy 10 days in advance and use them for several trips.

I finally heard from Ken. He sent me a new contract but said I didn't need to resign it, so I just sent him the money. Only 16 more days for us!!
 
We are staying at Bonnet Creek for the first time in May. Come someone tell me if they serve a hot breakfast (not just pastries, muffins, etc.) at the restuarant in the resort or do we have to leave the resort and go to a Perkins, Cracker Barrel, etc?
 
We are staying at Bonnet Creek for the first time in May. Come someone tell me if they serve a hot breakfast (not just pastries, muffins, etc.) at the restuarant in the resort or do we have to leave the resort and go to a Perkins, Cracker Barrel, etc?
If you want a sit-down hot breakfast, you'll have to go somewhere.

The closest would be the Boardwalk resorts and restaurants. Also, Wolfgang Puck Express in Downtown Disney marketplace sells breakfast. We like to go over to Fort Wilderness for the buffet at the Trail's End.

For cheaper options, there are a ton of places on Highway 192. Its about a 15 minute drive. That's where you can find $5 buffets and every chain restaurant there is.

If you want to sleep in and don't mind cooking on vacation, don't forget you do have a full kitchen in your room!
 
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