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

[litlpixie]

We check in tommorow (Friday) at BC (Thank you Ken and Denise!!) I'll try to post while we're there. So much left to do and I have to get through this work day still Anyway, thanks for all the great advice and info on this thread. Talk to you all in a week!!

 

[darrius1st]

We check in tommorow (Friday) at BC (Thank you Ken and Denise!!) I'll try to post while we're there. So much left to do and I have to get through this work day still Anyway, thanks for all the great advice and info on this thread. Talk to you all in a week!!

if you can post Picture of the resort and the progress on the new areas.

 

[gottolovedisney]

We check in tommorow (Friday) at BC (Thank you Ken and Denise!!) I'll try to post while we're there. So much left to do and I have to get through this work day still Anyway, thanks for all the great advice and info on this thread. Talk to you all in a week!!

Have a great time!

 

[horseshowmom]

We usually shop on check in day. This will be our 1st visit to BC as we have stayed at Orange Lake and Publix is practically on property. So we will be looking for a closer grocery or super walmart.

Take 536 to 535 and turn right. Super Walmart will be on the right a ways down the road (not far). They also have lots of souvenirs if you need them.

 

[mpfett]

I saw on the points chart there are now 1BR/2BR/3BR Pres. Suites. What is the difference btn the regular rooms and the Pres. upgrade?

 

[DisneyDetective]

i always wanted to know the resort looked like.

 

[darrius1st]

We need a Table of Contents for this thread

 

[TotoToo]

I saw on the points chart there are now 1BR/2BR/3BR Pres. Suites. What is the difference btn the regular rooms and the Pres. upgrade?

Upgraded cabinets in kitchen/bath. Stainless steel appliances. A few more fake floral arrangements. Darker finishes, more wood than the "standard". Not a big difference really.

 

[scubamouse]

I've been doing some running and want to keep it up on vacation. Is there a trail around the lake or someplace else to run outside? I know there are treadmills but I like getting out for a run.

 

[Upatnoon]

I've been doing some running and want to keep it up on vacation. Is there a trail around the lake or someplace else to run outside? I know there are treadmills but I like getting out for a run.

There is a nice running path along the road leading to Bonnet Creek that I've seen several people using.

 

[lindsey]

I too want to thank everyone for all of the information and for the patience you all exercise when answering questions for everyone. It's a big thread and definitely takes time to read but I sure enjoyed it. Has me excited about our upcoming Sept trip. My Dad gave me an RCI trade and I was so happy to get BC. After seeing all of the beautiful pictures, I had to go back and verify my confirmation. I really was thinking "too good to be true" since my DH and I have been disappointed with trades in the past. The internet is a beautiful thing . Sites like the disboards strongly discourage false advertising.

I've been lucky enough to have many visits to the world since 1971 when it all began. We've stayed on site and off in the past. But I couldn't beat the $$$ savings with this trip. We LOVE being on property and already have an additional trip booked for next Thanksgiving (Ft Wilderness). MK by boat is one of my favorite things!!! We'll have a pretty good sized group on that trip.

Our food plan for the upcoming trip will be breakfast in and then wing it since we don't have any kids to worry about. I don't have any thing against cooking but we really enjoy our evenings in the parks. I like that I'm keeping my stress level down by NOT having a plan this trip.

It sounds like you will be there the same week we are.
My mom gave us our week for our Christmas present.

 

[wed100105]

You can book directly through the Wyndham Bonnet Creek website (http://www.wyndhambonnetcreek.com), which is the most expensive way to go about it. You can also search for the resort on Ebay for owners who are renting points. Most people on this thread have rented from Ken Price. His website is http://www.vacationupgrades.com.

I highly suggest www.redweek.com. It is a reputable site where owners rent out weeks that they have booked. I'm on there and I think several other disers are on there as well. Search for the lowest price and then ask if other dates are available.

 

[Nancy for Disney]

Considering BC as an option for my next trip. I have a few questions. The answers are probably on the thread somewhere but I have gone through several pages and can't find the answers.

1. Is there housekeeping? One of the things I like about vacations is someone will tidy up for me.

2. What about laundry?

3. What exactly are the onsite dinning options? I read that someone wished there were more options but tell me about what they do have.

4. Do they ever have specials? I went to the vacationupgrades.com website and it listed a 2 bedroom as $180 per night. I am not comfortable in buying a vacation package on e-bay. I figure that $180 would be the cost of 2 rooms at a value resort at Disney unless Disney runs a special for the time I hope to go (late May).

5. Any issues with noise levels? That is one of the problems with a value resort at Disney. You can hear everything your neighbor is doing.

I think this is it for now. Thanks for any help you can give.

 

[Brian Noble]

1: No daily housekeeping (there might be weekly if you stay more than one week).
2: There is a washer/dryer in each unit.
3: There are two pool bars. One has pizza, the other sandwiches and salads. There's also a cafe with grab and go items and coffee, and a small market with staples. http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/MCOBC/dining/main.wnt
4: Bonnet Creek is a timeshare, not a cash-rental resort. You *can* often find units available through Wyndham or Expedia. but they will be expensive relatively speaking. Vacationupgrades is the web site of an individual Wyndham timeshare owner by the name of Ken Price. His rates are pretty clearly spelled out. You can find other owners at redweek.com, tug2.net, and forums.atozed.com.
5: We stayed in a 2BR last July and didn't have any noise issues that I recall.

 

[wed100105]

5: We stayed in a 2BR last July and didn't have any noise issues that I recall.

We were there for 2 weeks starting July 22, 2010 in the fourth tower and were amazed with how soundproof the units were. You couldn't even here people in the halls or above you. Once I heard a little plumbing noises in the bathroom, but it was very faint and my room was silent.

HTH!

 

[VickiVM]

My 12 year old wants to know if there is a cd player in the 2-bedroom to play her cd's. If not, I'm assuming there is a clock radio, correct?

Also, does the resort 'loan' out dvd's?

 

[Brian Noble]

The room description doesn't mention CD players. There are clock radios and a DVD player, and the description does mention DVDs available for check out.

http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/MCOBC/guestrooms/main.wnt

 

[kellyballoon]

Hey, new here and I have enjoyed reading all your posts and seeing the pics.

I was wondering if anyone knows if the pool by Torre Del Dol, Bldg 6 is open yet.

We're staying there next month and really looking forward to it!

 

[traveljunkie]

WHEW--I Finally got through this entire thread...only took a week

Thanks for all the efforts in answering a million questions!

Vettechick99--thanks for starting this thread and congratulations on your very soon birth!!!

Brian Noble-- Hello from a fellow TUGGER!! Thanks to TUG I knew that BC was as close as you can get without technically being 'on property' and has very nice rooms & ammendities.

I am excited to go BUT I think I really goofed. I got so excited to pull our spring break week at BC and didn't think things through. The whole Orlando trip started because I wanted my kids to be able to go the Wizarding World before my daughter graduates this year....but now the reality has sunk in that BC is going to be a bit of a drive and hassle to IOA/US. I was trying to diversify a little...but that WDW pull keeps pulling me.

Anyway, I'm sure I'll have more questions as time gets nearer just wanted to say to all who answer questions.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

WHEW--I Finally got through this entire thread...only took a week

Thanks for all the efforts in answering a million questions!

Vettechick99--thanks for starting this thread and congratulations on your very soon birth!!!

Brian Noble-- Hello from a fellow TUGGER!! Thanks to TUG I knew that BC was as close as you can get without technically being 'on property' and has very nice rooms & ammendities.

I am excited to go BUT I think I really goofed. I got so excited to pull our spring break week at BC and didn't think things through. The whole Orlando trip started because I wanted my kids to be able to go the Wizarding World before my daughter graduates this year....but now the reality has sunk in that BC is going to be a bit of a drive and hassle to IOA/US. I was trying to diversify a little...but that WDW pull keeps pulling me.

Anyway, I'm sure I'll have more questions as time gets nearer just wanted to say to all who answer questions.

I would definitely consider staying onsite at Universal at least one night. Their perk for onsite guests is to bypass regular lines. It's like having unlimited fast pass. Worth every penny. Once you try it you're instantly spoiled. We won't ever visit w/o room key.
You can check in very early in am, get your key before room is ready, head to parks to use. Also can use key day of check out until park closing so for 1 night's stay, you get 2 full days of express line access.