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

[kellyballoon]

How many days are you going to the parks? Only one person in your party needs an AP to get free parking. In some cases it pays to upgrade one ticket to an AP to get the free parking. (Even if its a child's AP) Figure $14 times the # of days you'll be in the parks.

hmm...interesting thought, but we're only going to be in the parks for 6 days, so even at the children's rate it doesn't make financial sense. Good thought though!

Thank you!

 

[gina_g]

gina g - that's what I was looking for! Have fun on your trip!

You too! Glad I could help after all the wonderful info I've gotten here!

 

[gina_g]

I think we'll be crossing paths. We leave in just 22 days! We also booked through Ken for $120 and had the rate reduced to $100.

Great!! If you see a frazzled dad with 2 screaming kids, you can find me at the bar pretending I don't know them!

 

[debbi801]

We've booked (through Ken!!) a 2 bedroom for june 19-26th. I am So So So excited.

 

[LoveBWVVBR]

We're going for a long weekend next weekend since DD's school is off on Mon. We're staying on our own points in a 2 bdr presidential (because I had some points to burn) I think that the last time that we stayed at BC was last XMas, so I'm really excited to be going back!

 

[SparKeLLy]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Tina
I think we'll be crossing paths. We leave in just 22 days! We also booked through Ken for $120 and had the rate reduced to $100.

Great!! If you see a frazzled dad with 2 screaming kids, you can find me at the bar pretending I don't know them!

We'll be there in 22 days too!

 

[gina_g]

We'll be there in 22 days too!

Judging by the most recent pics on here, we might have the place to ourselves!

 

[Tina]

Judging by the most recent pics on here, we might have the place to ourselves!

That's fine by me! Although, it might make it easier for that frazzled dad to find you!

 

[Tina]

We'll be there in 22 days too!

DIS-partay at BC!

 

[JoeU]

Hello All,

I have not seen it yet in this thread, so I thought I'd ask.....

Does anyone have inside photos of the 2 bedroom presidential? We stayed in the 2 bedroom in building 5 in April, and in October, we're doing the 2 bedroom presidential in building 6. Also, can you see the fireworks at Epcot from tower 6?

Thanks

Joe

 

[mamafrei]

My family and I just got back from Bonnet Creek. We were there for 2 weeks and stayed in a 3 bedroom in tower 5 on the 12th floor. We also had a fabulous fireworks view and could see Epcot's and Magic Kingdom's fireworks each night as well as a great view of Downtown Disney .

Check-in was a breeze and getting our parking pass was too. They don't really ask you when you'd like to do a tour (or in our case, an owners update) they more like, tell you times when they will schedule you. Which is to be expected since your in a time-share. I told them "No, I will call down to the desk if I decide to do an update." They never bothered us about it again. I also unplugged the phones in our unit but they did not call us anyway.

I read a lot, prior to our arrival, about how guests should drive themselves and NOT take the shuttle service offered by BC. All I can say is, I HIGHLY recommend the BC shuttle service. We took the buses to all of the parks and to Downtown Disney. They were full sized buses and were EXTREMELY efficient. Most times, we were the only ones on the bus to and from the parks each day. Not once did we miss a bus. I will warn though, that they are VERY prompt and you need to go by the schedule and when it says the time for pick up......you should be there and be ready to get on to go. I have taken the Disney bus service for years and I think that the BC buses are equally good, if not better! The drivers were very friendly and helpful. Pick-ups and drop-offs were at the clubhouse and tower #6. Most times since we were the only ones on the bus our driver was so nice, as to drive us to our tower, #5. I am so glad that we did not waste our money with having to pay to park our car at every park .

The pools were great. My kids especially liked the pool across the way with the open water slide. Also while we were there, they opened the pirate themed pool and closed tube water slide next door at tower #6. My kids loved that one as well . The only downside I found was that there were some parents who let their kids put woodchips into the pool/lazy river. I was amazed at how many parents would let their kids go off on their own and not watch them.......some of them, 2 & 3 years old!!!

Kitchen was fully stocked with all the dishes and gadgets we needed.....except we couldn't find a can opener but we survived. The beds were very comfortable and this is coming from someone who experiences back pain while sleeping. Not once while I was there did I get an ache or pain while sleeping. I will agree with those who mentioned the sheets kept popping off. They did and it was kind of annoying. I don't think the sheets were big enough for the beds.....or the elastic was shot in them . Other than that it was fine. We did have a rather rude family check-in around 1am next to us and they let their kids run wild, slamming doors, yelling and screaming. I don't care how thick the walls are, there is no way you can sleep through that . Luckily, my kids' rooms were on the other end of our unit so only my husband and I had to listen to it and my kids were able to sleep that night.

All in all......I have nothing but good things to say about Bonnet Creek. We had a wonderful time, the staff was friendly, the bus system was terrific, the resort is beautiful and I don't think I'd like to stay anywhere else when visiting Disney . Next trip is being planned for either next August or November for Thanksgiving

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

My family and I just got back from Bonnet Creek. We were there for 2 weeks and stayed in a 3 bedroom in tower 5 on the 12th floor. We also had a fabulous fireworks view and could see Epcot's and Magic Kingdom's fireworks each night as well as a great view of Downtown Disney .

Check-in was a breeze and getting our parking pass was too. They don't really ask you when you'd like to do a tour (or in our case, an owners update) they more like, tell you times when they will schedule you. Which is to be expected since your in a time-share. I told them "No, I will call down to the desk if I decide to do an update." They never bothered us about it again. I also unplugged the phones in our unit but they did not call us anyway.

I read a lot, prior to our arrival, about how guests should drive themselves and NOT take the shuttle service offered by BC. All I can say is, I HIGHLY recommend the BC shuttle service. We took the buses to all of the parks and to Downtown Disney. They were full sized buses and were EXTREMELY efficient. Most times, we were the only ones on the bus to and from the parks each day. Not once did we miss a bus. I will warn though, that they are VERY prompt and you need to go by the schedule and when it says the time for pick up......you should be there and be ready to get on to go. I have taken the Disney bus service for years and I think that the BC buses are equally good, if not better! The drivers were very friendly and helpful. Pick-ups and drop-offs were at the clubhouse and tower #6. Most times since we were the only ones on the bus our driver was so nice, as to drive us to our tower, #5. I am so glad that we did not waste our money with having to pay to park our car at every park .

The pools were great. My kids especially liked the pool across the way with the open water slide. Also while we were there, they opened the pirate themed pool and closed tube water slide next door at tower #6. My kids loved that one as well . The only downside I found was that there were some parents who let their kids put woodchips into the pool/lazy river. I was amazed at how many parents would let their kids go off on their own and not watch them.......some of them, 2 & 3 years old!!!

Kitchen was fully stocked with all the dishes and gadgets we needed.....except we couldn't find a can opener but we survived. The beds were very comfortable and this is coming from someone who experiences back pain while sleeping. Not once while I was there did I get an ache or pain while sleeping. I will agree with those who mentioned the sheets kept popping off. They did and it was kind of annoying. I don't think the sheets were big enough for the beds.....or the elastic was shot in them . Other than that it was fine. We did have a rather rude family check-in around 1am next to us and they let their kids run wild, slamming doors, yelling and screaming. I don't care how thick the walls are, there is no way you can sleep through that . Luckily, my kids' rooms were on the other end of our unit so only my husband and I had to listen to it and my kids were able to sleep that night.

All in all......I have nothing but good things to say about Bonnet Creek. We had a wonderful time, the staff was friendly, the bus system was terrific, the resort is beautiful and I don't think I'd like to stay anywhere else when visiting Disney . Next trip is being planned for either next August or November for Thanksgiving

Where does the bus pick up from at the parks? Is there a designated place for non-Disney bus pickups?

 

[cindyland]

Probably been asked, but I'm hoping I don't have to go through the billion posts..

Planning a trip in late March next year. Are the pools heated and comfortable? How about at night? How cool is it in Orlando in late March, will my crazy kids want to hit the pool at night (9-16 years old)?

We're excited about staying at a resort (we usually stay at the cheap Disneyland hotels and never hit the pool), so I wanted to make sure we get full use of the pool and lazy river!!

 

[traveldoode]

In previous trips to onsite Disney Hotels I have purchased a refillable mug (reasonably big coffee drinker here) Seeing that a hotel like Disney's Boardwalk is pretty close, is it unreasonable to get myself a refillable mug from there this time and just travel down the road a bit for a coffee. Think they'd mind at the Boardwalk. Or is that just not done. Could even be at the Caribbean Beach Resort, but u get the idea.

 

[ntsammy5]

In previous trips to onsite Disney Hotels I have purchased a refillable mug (reasonably big coffee drinker here).

CBR would be better buty you can't walk there - you'd have to drive!

 

[sorul82?]

We have come over to the dark side!! (shhhhh don't tell anyone that it's really not the dark side!)

We are DVC owners, but we used all of our points for a Dream cruise in 2011. Thanks to the point chart changes, for once we came out ahead using our points for a cruise.

Anyhow, we are also cruising on Carnival in Oct and will be at Bonnet Creek for three nights after the cruise. We only plan to go to Epcot one day as we have our GAD vouchers to use.

I have been running numbers and scenarios for the past few months, and Bonnet Creek is always the winner!!

 

[sorul82?]

In previous trips to onsite Disney Hotels I have purchased a refillable mug (reasonably big coffee drinker here) Seeing that a hotel like Disney's Boardwalk is pretty close, is it unreasonable to get myself a refillable mug from there this time and just travel down the road a bit for a coffee. Think they'd mind at the Boardwalk. Or is that just not done. Could even be at the Caribbean Beach Resort, but u get the idea.

I like my refillable mug as well and will probably drive over to CBR to get one.

 

[sorul82?]

Are there any hidden fees such as a cleaning fee? Do we just load up the dishwasher before we leave?

Can the shuttles transport a scooter or wheelchair? We plan to drive, but just curious. (MIL uses a scooter)

What do I need to request for fireworks view?

 

[khertz]

Where does the bus pick up from at the parks? Is there a designated place for non-Disney bus pickups?

There is a separate lot for tour bus parking, and each parking space has a number. The bus schedule tells you what number parking space the BC shuttle will pick up from at each park. We had no trouble finding the spaces at both the TTC and Epcot.

Are there any hidden fees such as a cleaning fee? Do we just load up the dishwasher before we leave?

Can the shuttles transport a scooter or wheelchair? We plan to drive, but just curious. (MIL uses a scooter)

What do I need to request for fireworks view?

Hmm...don't know about cleaning fees since we are owners and have housekeeping credits. I don't know how it works if you rent through someone else or book with Wyndham directly. Each unit has a list of things you should do before you check out. We usually load & run the dishwasher, pile the dirty towels together, and take out the trash before we check out.

To request a fireworks view, we were told to just call the resort a month in advance and put the request onto our reservation. We had no problems doing this, and got an amazing view! It can slow down the check in process, but it's worth it. When we arrived at the resort mid-morning, they had units available to get into that minute, or we could wait until our fireworks view became available. It took a few more hours before our room was ready, but we were planning to tour resorts anyway, so we left our luggage with baggage services and hopped on a bus. They called DH on his cell phone when our room was ready. It was definitely worth the extra few hours!!

 

[Tina]

In previous trips to onsite Disney Hotels I have purchased a refillable mug (reasonably big coffee drinker here) Seeing that a hotel like Disney's Boardwalk is pretty close, is it unreasonable to get myself a refillable mug from there this time and just travel down the road a bit for a coffee. Think they'd mind at the Boardwalk. Or is that just not done. Could even be at the Caribbean Beach Resort, but u get the idea.

I'm not a coffee drinker but, there is a coffee maker in every unit. Why would you want to drive to another resort to fill your mug? Its not like you can pull up to the curb and run in. At most resorts, you'll need to park and walk a bit to find the food court.