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

[SalandJeff]

Just under a month to go until our first trip to BC! We are renting from Ken Price and I have currently requested Tower 5, lake or pool view instead of fireworks view. There is still time to change my request though. We have 2 kids under 4 and are only doing 1 or 2 park days so I'm not guaranteed to be in the parks for fireworks at all on this trip. Will I regret not requesting the fireworks view? I think we would be happier to have a good view all day so I didn't want to settle for a parking garage view just to see a few minutes of fireworks at night. Can someone convince me that I might the right decision??!

We were there in May and stayed in Tower 5 overlooking the pool. It was very nice. We might have watched the fireworks once if we had a fireworks view, but most evenings we were either out or tired. I don't think you will miss it.

 

[scubamouse]

Here now and got moved to tower 6 from tower 3 when the bellman raved about it. We have a pool lake view and it's great. Second floor so tree top level but we can't hear a peep from the pool. The pool is stunning. Zero entry in many spots and a large slide that's enclosed and empties into 2 feet of water. Fitness center in bldg too! Room is great. I did a bedbug check and all clear! Coffee maker takes #4 come filters and we're making due with basket ones.

Not too much pressure at parking permit pickup. Staff is super friendly!

 

[Lisa0620]

found a video of a presidential suite from tower 6 on YouTube and there's a short glance at the new pool way at the end at about 10:17:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63TdFBMj2y0

 

[ClanHarrison]

Oh Thank You Lisa. That was VERY helpful. We're staying in a 4 b/r Pres. Suite, but in bldg. #1 and I was dying to see more pictures of them. This video is even better.

I see the new bldg. has flat screens & a Bose surround system in their Pres. Suite. Boy, would we like to stay in one of those.

But I'm wondering if bldg. 1 would be quieter than #6. I suspect everyone will want to request the new bldg. I'll have to think on it before making a request to change to #6, I think. Hmmmm......

 

[gina_g]

I am sure you will be happy either way, but I had the fireworks view- I really wasn't on the balcony much, but I did also enjoy being able to see epcot and downtown disney from my window during the day, too. the fireworks were a nice way to end the day and made me feel closer to disney....

That's what I was thinking, that it would be nice to have an Epcot view. Especially on this trip since we're not doing the parks everyday. I'm afraid I'm going to feel like I'm missing out, but seeing Disney from the balcony might help with that! Oh well, I guess whatever view we have will still be better than anything I can see from my house.

I've read this entire thread, but it's been awhile and I can't remember if anyone mentioned a view of MK fireworks from any of the towers, or is it just Epcot?

 

[Brian Noble]

We could see the castle off in the distance, and Wishes each evening, though they were fairly far away.

 

[khertz]

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I've read this entire thread, but it's been awhile and I can't remember if anyone mentioned a view of MK fireworks from any of the towers, or is it just Epcot?

In December, we were able to see Epcot & MK fireworks from our balcony. MK is pretty far away, so during the day, we couldn't even tell that we had MK in our view line. But there were at least two nights when we got back to the room and saw Illuminations in Epcot, and the Holiday Wishes in MK going off at the same time. It was pretty neat! The Epcot ones were much closer, so we could hear the rumbling of them from our room, and see the lights coming on around the World Showcase. We could also see the Osborne Lights and strobe lights at DHS.

 

[gina_g]

In December, we were able to see Epcot & MK fireworks from our balcony. MK is pretty far away, so during the day, we couldn't even tell that we had MK in our view line. But there were at least two nights when we got back to the room and saw Illuminations in Epcot, and the Holiday Wishes in MK going off at the same time. It was pretty neat! The Epcot ones were much closer, so we could hear the rumbling of them from our room, and see the lights coming on around the World Showcase. We could also see the Osborne Lights and strobe lights at DHS.

Okay, now I'm questioning my decision again! That sounds incredible! The only thing missing from that is a Savannah view. Do you remember what building you were in?

 

[khertz]

Okay, now I'm questioning my decision again! That sounds incredible! The only thing missing from that is a Savannah view. Do you remember what building you were in?

Unfortunately, I seem to have thrown away my welcome brochure with that info. I don't remember the number, but I do believe that when you are facing the main building, we were two buildings to the left. I don't know if that helps any, because I can't seem to find a resort map online. Sorry! Wish I had more info for you.

 

[gina_g]

Unfortunately, I seem to have thrown away my welcome brochure with that info. I don't remember the number, but I do believe that when you are facing the main building, we were two buildings to the left. I don't know if that helps any, because I can't seem to find a resort map online. Sorry! Wish I had more info for you.

Thanks for looking! I think I'll stick with my Tower 5 pick so I can stop confusing myself. We originally picked that to be close to the pool that we think we'll use the most so we probably can't go wrong with that location. Fireworks view would just be an added bonus. Only 4 more weeks to make myself crazy with planning and then we can finally relax!

 

[A Mickeyfan]

Did you by any chance complain to the front desk? If not, I know that I (and many other guests) would appreciate it if you would contact them with your experiences. I love Bonnet Creek, but one of the things that I liked so well was the upscale environment (definitely NOT the type of behavior you are describing). Thanks!

When I returned home, I contacted the member I rented from. I didn't want to make a compliant before speaking with her. She forwarded them my email with all the concerns to where she felt it needed to go. So they are aware.

I know they were aware of the kids throwing items off the balcony because another person went & got someone to show them what direction it was coming from & approx what floor..

I filled out one of the survey forms they send you after your trip & explained what had happened there too.

I was shocked at the behaviors some of the guests were displaying. Like I said, it was only at that particular pool.. and I attributed that to no employees being around there. None of those behaviors were displayed at the other pools. The place is a beautiful place and it's a shame to see how some treat it. Guess it goes to show, you may have enough money to stay there, but that doesn't make you a decent person...

 

[A Mickeyfan]

Thanks for looking! I think I'll stick with my Tower 5 pick so I can stop confusing myself. We originally picked that to be close to the pool that we think we'll use the most so we probably can't go wrong with that location. Fireworks view would just be an added bonus. Only 4 more weeks to make myself crazy with planning and then we can finally relax!

I have stayed in tower 5 twice now, once on the 14th & the other on the 13th floor over looking the parking lot.. but that parking lot view got me an awesome view of EPCOT's fireworks.. also was able to see the MK's as well as SeaWorld's this time.. last year we saw Universal's too.. this year Universal didn't have any for us to see..

 

[gina_g]

I have stayed in tower 5 twice now, once on the 14th & the other on the 13th floor over looking the parking lot.. but that parking lot view got me an awesome view of EPCOT's fireworks.. also was able to see the MK's as well as SeaWorld's this time.. last year we saw Universal's too.. this year Universal didn't have any for us to see..

Okay, my mind is officially made up for good this time! I am changing my request to fireworks view. I can look at a pool/lake anytime. I'd rather look at Disney World all week!

 

[Cdn Gal]

OK- Here we go!!! Bus Schedules...

 

[Cdn Gal]

Crafts you can do in the Activities Room...

We made Tye Die T-Shirts $12 each and they turned out really well. I of course made a Mickey, and DH did this other crazy design.

 

[Cdn Gal]

Bonnet Creek unit colour designs...

 

[Cdn Gal]

Beautiful Lobby...

 

[Cdn Gal]

Front Entrance... and that's me in the pic!

 

[Cdn Gal]

Our Unit- Building 5...

 

[Cdn Gal]