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

[kellyballoon]

Hey guys, anyone get a particularly good deal on a rental car?

 

[bonoriffic]

For a 3 year old, I would request bldg 3 (in front of the playground) or bldg 4. Both are next to the main building. Bldg 2 is good too, because it is close to a pool, mini golf and the playground.

I'm confused. I frequently see references to building numbers that appear to change with different maps at different points in development. The map on page 35 shows building 3 as as being as far from the main building and playground as physically possible.

What is the official building numbering, and can we start to use names as that seems to be the preferred way of identifying the buildings and only option when you visit the official site.

 

[scubamouse]

I'm confused. I frequently see references to building numbers that appear to change with different maps at different points in development. The map on page 35 shows building 3 as as being as far from the main building and playground as physically possible.

What is the official building numbering, and can we start to use names as that seems to be the preferred way of identifying the buildings and only option when you visit the official site.

If you start at the main building going clockwise its 4,5,6 then an unfinished building, then 3,2,1 around a lake. The lake is about 0.6 miles around given my GPS runs of it. You end up driving from your building to the main building usless you want an exercise walk.

We were in building 6 and to play mini golf we drove to the main building to get clubs then over to building 2 to play then back to main to drop the clubs off then back to 6. We used the pool there in between. You can walk it all but it'll take time to walk the path.

 

[DCTooTall]

Another thing for those of you looking to buy into Wyndham resale. There are 2 primary schools of thought when it comes to buying Wyndham points. the "points are points" school, which believe that with the way Wyndham's points work, it doesn't matter which Wyndham property you own because you can use the points at any Wyndham property; and the "own where you want to stay" school of thought.


They both have their advantages and disadvantages. You do gain an advanced reservation window at your home resort vs. general Wyndham point owners. This means that from month 10-13 only owners of points at that particular resort can make reservations. From month 10 on however, anybody with Wyndham points can make a reservation at the resort.

If you are someone who plans your trips far in advance, this early reservation window could be useful to you. If you are a more relaxed vacation planner however, from a reservation/availability standpoint, there is no advantage to owning at Bonnett Creek vs. other Wyndham properties.


Your maintenance fees (annual reoccurring costs) are based off the resort at which you own. So for the "points are points" school, you can try and find contracts at some of the "cheaper" Wyndham properties. The flip side of this is that Special assessments (Resort costs for things not covered under the normal maintenance fees...... such as storm damage, or major refurbs of older resorts) also are based off the resort you own. so this means that the lower annual Maintenance Fee's advantage could be undone if there is a large Special assessment because you own at an older resort. something else to think about is that contracts for these low-MF resorts tend to be more expensive and in more demand than those for higher MF resorts. (Ex. a 164,000 contract at a low MF resort could resale for $2000, while that same contract at a average/high MF resort could resale for $1)


The links provided earlier for the TUG group and Wyndham owners forum are VERY good resources where you can get more information on both school's of thought. There also exists a spreadsheet that breaks down the annual costs per 1k points at every resort in the Wyndham family.

 

[Disney Ella]

Does BC have luggage storage if you arrive before check in time?

 

[katallo]

Does BC have luggage storage if you arrive before check in time?

I'm wondering the same thing. Also, our guests are arriving a few hours prior to us. If they have our reservation number, can they drop their luggage off and have some lunch? Hoping I can call the resort the day before arrival to make sure it's ok.

 

[pipervali]

I've been reading through the thread as much as possible the last few days(100 pages is alot to try and catch up on!), to try and get a feel for what to request. We're booking right now, and our owner can make the request for us. I just don't know what to tell her! My mother was wanting a fireworks view of Epcot, but I'm not sure how possible that is. From what I gather, Tower 5 seems to be the best one to request for something like that, a higher floor? She's also excited about the lazy river, but, and I very well may be wrong, I think I read that was near Tower 3? I've tried to find a map of the resort so I could visually place things, but I can't seem to come across any.

Suggestions?

 

[gina_g]

Hey guys, anyone get a particularly good deal on a rental car?

When is your trip?? I leave in 12 days and I have what I think is a good deal. Saturday-Saturday (9/25-10/2) for $132 from National. That is a midsize, but we are Emerald Club members so we have a good chance at getting a bigger car for that rate. It is a much better deal than the $500+ for the week we were quoted when we started planning back in March. I'm sure we could get an even lower rate with another company, but we want National. You might want to check out the Transportation board. There are often car rental monthly threads and you can see what deals others are getting during your visit.

 

[Upatnoon]

I've been reading through the thread as much as possible the last few days(100 pages is alot to try and catch up on!), to try and get a feel for what to request. We're booking right now, and our owner can make the request for us. I just don't know what to tell her! My mother was wanting a fireworks view of Epcot, but I'm not sure how possible that is. From what I gather, Tower 5 seems to be the best one to request for something like that, a higher floor? She's also excited about the lazy river, but, and I very well may be wrong, I think I read that was near Tower 3? I've tried to find a map of the resort so I could visually place things, but I can't seem to come across any.

Suggestions?

If you do a search on google images for bonnet creek resort map, several will pop up. Not all of them show all of the towers, however.

Bonnet Creek has 2 lazy rivers. The one with the most theming is next to tower 5.

To see the Epcot fireworks from tower 5, you will be have to be high enough to see over the parking garage and you will not have a water view. Tower 4, my favorite tower, is also pretty close to the lazy river pool. If you want to see the fireworks, you get a parking lot view with some Epcot buildings off in the near distance.

To me, the the biggest thing about asking for a location is you want to be near the amenities you will be using the most. For example, the pool bar is next to Towers 4 and 5.

I find the water view, where you can see everything going on in the resort, far more interesting than the fireworks views, which I find boring 99% of the time.

 

[pipervali]

If you do a search on google images for bonnet creek resort map, several will pop up. Not all of them show all of the towers, however.

Bonnet Creek has 2 lazy rivers. The one with the most theming is next to tower 5.

To see the Epcot fireworks from tower 5, you will be have to be high enough to see over the parking garage and you will not have a water view. Tower 4, my favorite tower, is also pretty close to the lazy river pool. If you want to see the fireworks, you get a parking lot view with some Epcot buildings off in the near distance.

To me, the the biggest thing about asking for a location is you want to be near the amenities you will be using the most. For example, the pool bar is next to Towers 4 and 5.

I find the water view, where you can see everything going on in the resort, far more interesting than the fireworks views, which I find boring 99% of the time.

Thanks for your reply. I actually had googled a bit, and came across images, but I couldn't quite identify which was what, where. Then I found an older looking map here on the beginning of the thread. I'm not too fond of sitting on the balcony looking at a giant block of concrete or the parking lot. So I think I'll request building 4 or 5, mid-way up, water view? I'm hoping that's broad enough that we have a chance for that.

 

[kellyballoon]

When is your trip?? I leave in 12 days and I have what I think is a good deal. Saturday-Saturday (9/25-10/2) for $132 from National. That is a midsize, but we are Emerald Club members so we have a good chance at getting a bigger car for that rate. It is a much better deal than the $500+ for the week we were quoted when we started planning back in March. I'm sure we could get an even lower rate with another company, but we want National. You might want to check out the Transportation board. There are often car rental monthly threads and you can see what deals others are getting during your visit.

Thanks Gina! My husband got tired of looking and rented from Alimo for I think a little more than that. All works out in the wash.
Thank you! Have fun! I think we will be leaving when you are arriving!

 

[Lisa0620]

There is a good map of the resort showing both names and numbers on page 59 of this thread, post #873.

 

[OhBoy!]

Does anyone know how deep the lazy river is? I deepest I saw the pools was about 4ft in the pictures. I would assume they may be a deeper too? Thanks for any help.

Also what is the earliest pick up for the MK? We have an ADR before the park opening... maybe driving there that day is the best option?

It is no more than 4 1/2 all the way around. My 7 year old DD can walk around it all no problem.

 

[OhBoy!]

Does BC have luggage storage if you arrive before check in time?

Yes, they will take your luggage and store it for you, in fact, they brought ours to the room when it became available to us later in the day while we were in the parks.

 

[gina_g]

Thanks Gina! My husband got tired of looking and rented from Alimo for I think a little more than that. All works out in the wash.
Thank you! Have fun! I think we will be leaving when you are arriving!

I hope you have a wonderful trip! I can't wait to get there and see how the crowd levels are.

 

[kellyballoon]

I hope you have a wonderful trip! I can't wait to get there and see how the crowd levels are.

Thanks! I will try to drop a note to everyone when we get back. You have fun too if you're gone by the time we get back!

 

[pipervali]

There is a good map of the resort showing both names and numbers on page 59 of this thread, post #873.

Thanks so much

 

[rak5701]

Are the 3BR deluxe accomodations located throughout all 6 buildings, or are they mostly located in specific buildings?

 

[fuzzyjelly]

I have a request in to Ken to book a one bedroom presidential next Oct/Nov. Does anyone have a floor plan or pictures yet? I saw the video that was posted, but it was a little dark in the room and I had a hard time seeing details.

We'll be there for two weeks and I can't wait!!!

 

[Disney Ella]

Yes, they will take your luggage and store it for you, in fact, they brought ours to the room when it became available to us later in the day while we were in the parks.

Thanks for the info. That will make things much easier.