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

[garmich]

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

There are 3BR deluxe units in all of the buildings. But, there may only be one or two on each floor. The majority of the units are 2-BR deluxes. Because there are so few 3-BR units, they tend to be hard to reserve, especially during the prime seasons.

In Bldg. #1 (Torre de la Tierra), there are 7 floors and there is only one 3BR deluxe unit on each floor (#x29), and they are located on the backside facing the parking lot.

In Bldg. #2 (Torre del Viento), there are two 3BR units on all 9 floors (#x38 & #x40). This building is v-shaped and points towards the lake. The 3BR units are located at the point facing the lake.

In Bldg. #3 (Torre del Mar), the 3-BR units are set-up the same as in bldg. #2.

In Bldg. #4 (Torre del Cielo), there are two 3BR units on 13 floors. The 14th & 15th floors don't have any 3BR. They are both located at the east end of the bldg. (one with lakeview & one with parking garage view).

In Bldg. #5 (Torre de la Luna), there two 3BR units on floors 2 thru 13. This building is v-shaped and points away from the lake. The 3BR units are located at the point facing the parking garage (north).

I don't know where they are in Bldg. #6. But it appears that the building is similar to building #4, but a mirror image.

This information is based on floor plans found in the Public Offering Statement that I received from Wyndham.

 

[ClanHarrison]

Garmich, thanks for that great information! Everyone has been wonderful here, sharing all they know & it is greatly appreciated.

If it's not too much trouble, could you tell me what sort of view the 4 b/r Pres. Suites in bldg. #1 would have?

 

[skylizard]

Does anyone know if rollaway beds are available at the resort?

 

[wesjohnson]

We will be at BC in February, 2011. I was wondering if there is still construction on the site. It looks like most of the construction was last summer.

What are the numbers of the newly constructed buildings. I'd like to get a room in one of the new buildings, but I need to know what numbers they are.

Thanks!

 

[LisaCat]

Can anyone who has shipped a box verify the shipping address you sent it to?

I'd also like to know, from anyone who is staying there during MNSSHP (when you get back) what time the last shuttle picks up from MK headed back to BC. Same for Downtown Disney - when is the last shuttle "home" on the "current " shuttle schedule?

Thanks so much!

 

[Kac923]

We are contemplating a stay here in April 2011 for a few nights after our Disney Cruise Spoke with Ken yesterday and the hold up is that my sister wants 5 nights and he only has availability for 4. So, for that reason we are still checking a few places out (including Coco Key). Anyway, my questions are: does it cost to park at DTD? Is there a shuttle to the airport (trying to decide if we need to keep a rental car once arriving in Orlando or if we can just depend on shuttles). Are the shuttles large bus type vehicles that don't make it necessary for kids to be in carseats? My sis and I have 5 kids between us that need car seats and they can be pricey to rent so this could really factor in our decision to go with the shuttles or have a rental car.
Thanks for your help!
Kristi

 

[kellyballoon]

So we booked a 4 bedroom presidential suite, we were told on the top floor of building 6 via ebay. I just called the hotel to confirm as we arrive tomorrow, and we were told we will be in tower 1. She also said she would not give us any other info about our room.

You know how this goes, maybe tower 6 is better, who knows...We were looking forward to being by the pirate pool though. I believe tower 1 is the oldest.

So my question to you all is, do you think tower 6 is nicer or comparable to tower 6. Should I push the issue at all or no? Is there any advantage to being in tower 1 over 6?

Any insight would be appreciated. I have that, "I knew this was too good to be true" feeling right now....

 

[carlbarry]

So we booked a 4 bedroom presidential suite, we were told on the top floor of building 6 via ebay. I just called the hotel to confirm as we arrive tomorrow, and we were told we will be in tower 1. She also said she would not give us any other info about our room.

You know how this goes, maybe tower 6 is better, who knows...We were looking forward to being by the pirate pool though. I believe tower 1 is the oldest.

So my question to you all is, do you think tower 6 is nicer or comparable to tower 6. Should I push the issue at all or no? Is there any advantage to being in tower 1 over 6?

Any insight would be appreciated. I have that, "I knew this was too good to be true" feeling right now....

I believe I stayed in Tower 1, the tower by the entrance. The advantages are, as far as my opinion: you are in the building with the activity room, computer room, pool tables, and the desk where you pick up things like the golf clubs and balls for mini golf. If you just want the pirate pool, and want to be near that, then you need Building 6, because it's quite a walk from the entrance.

 

[kellyballoon]

I believe I stayed in Tower 1, the tower by the entrance. The advantages are, as far as my opinion: you are in the building with the activity room, computer room, pool tables, and the desk where you pick up things like the golf clubs and balls for mini golf. If you just want the pirate pool, and want to be near that, then you need Building 6, because it's quite a walk from the entrance.

We'll make the most of it, whatever happens, but I'm just a little bit disappointed as I was excited about the newness of the room and the pool, etc. Our kids are so little we won't be playing much pool or mini golf. The activity room we may use, so that'll be fun.

I just didn't know if tower 1 is even better and we should just not say anything. I guess we'll find out when we get there! I'm still very excited.

 

[Cdn Gal]

Vettychick- Congrats on the new addition to your family!!!!!

 

[horseshowmom]

We'll make the most of it, whatever happens, but I'm just a little bit disappointed as I was excited about the newness of the room and the pool, etc. Our kids are so little we won't be playing much pool or mini golf. The activity room we may use, so that'll be fun.

I just didn't know if tower 1 is even better and we should just not say anything. I guess we'll find out when we get there! I'm still very excited.

When you get there, it can't hurt to ask again. Also, we stayed in building 5 and had a wonderful fireworks view. You might ask about that.

My understanding is that building 1 has larger jacuzzi tubs. My daughter and her husband stayed in that building on their honeymoon. She liked it fine (not quite as well as our view from building 5 though). It is very convenient to the activities, etc. Also, it's really a quick walk up the sidewalk if you do wind up in building 5.

 

[vettechick99]

We are contemplating a stay here in April 2011 for a few nights after our Disney Cruise Spoke with Ken yesterday and the hold up is that my sister wants 5 nights and he only has availability for 4. So, for that reason we are still checking a few places out (including Coco Key). Anyway, my questions are: does it cost to park at DTD? Is there a shuttle to the airport (trying to decide if we need to keep a rental car once arriving in Orlando or if we can just depend on shuttles). Are the shuttles large bus type vehicles that don't make it necessary for kids to be in carseats? My sis and I have 5 kids between us that need car seats and they can be pricey to rent so this could really factor in our decision to go with the shuttles or have a rental car.
Thanks for your help!
Kristi

Don't give up on BC yet. I would go ahead and book what you can, and I bet he will be able to snag the extra day closer to time. Ask him!

Anyway, parking at DTD is free. So are the water parks. Don't know about the rest of your questions though. Never took a shuttle.

Vettychick- Congrats on the new addition to your family!!!!!

Thank you so much!

 

[ClanHarrison]

So we booked a 4 bedroom presidential suite, we were told on the top floor of building 6 via ebay. I just called the hotel to confirm as we arrive tomorrow, and we were told we will be in tower 1. She also said she would not give us any other info about our room.

You know how this goes, maybe tower 6 is better, who knows...We were looking forward to being by the pirate pool though. I believe tower 1 is the oldest.

So my question to you all is, do you think tower 6 is nicer or comparable to tower 6. Should I push the issue at all or no? Is there any advantage to being in tower 1 over 6?

Any insight would be appreciated. I have that, "I knew this was too good to be true" feeling right now....

We're booked for a 4 b/r Pres. Suite in bldg. #1 also so I'd appreciate it if you'd report back how that bldg. & suite are holding up, after your stay there.

I saw a Youtube tour of the new Pres. Suites in bldg. 6 and they have the Bose sound system in them. We'd LOVE to have that, but I'm not expecting this amenity in the older bldg. 1. I might be interested in seeking out if we could change bldgs. too-if it's at all possible-for the newness of what will probably be offered in the upgrades in this new bldg.

Not sure how soon your trip is, but ours isn't until April.

 

[Alexander]

I believe I stayed in Tower 1, the tower by the entrance. The advantages are, as far as my opinion: you are in the building with the activity room, computer room, pool tables, and the desk where you pick up things like the golf clubs and balls for mini golf. If you just want the pirate pool, and want to be near that, then you need Building 6, because it's quite a walk from the entrance.

The building with the activity room, pool tables, etc. were in the building where we checked in (The Village Center). To my knowledge, this is not considered Tower 1.

 

[Alexander]

Do any frequent visitors or Bonnet Creek owners use Owners Locker? We have one and when I went to pick it up at bell services, they had no idea what I was talking about. It took two men to understand I was picking up the big purple bin! Then when we dropped it off, they couldn't comprehend that a purple van would be coming to get it!

Just wondering if any of you use Owners Locker? We have had it for a while and it is so awesome to store things like: beach towels, sand toys, kitchen items (salt and pepper, ziplock bags, foil) we even have a set of dishes and silverware in there for when we stay in a DVC studio. We also leave a laptop in there so we don't have to lug one back and forth. There are board games and toys for the kids too.

Forgot to add that ALL of our toiletries are in there too. We only need to bring clothing when we travel! My family of 4 can travel with only one checked bag.

 

[garmich]

The building with the activity room, pool tables, etc. were in the building where we checked in (The Village Center). To my knowledge, this is not considered Tower 1.

That is correct. The check-in building is called the Village Center. When you exit the Village Center at the rear into the pool area, building #1 would be the first one on the right (south side of the lake).

My understanding is that building 1 has larger jacuzzi tubs.

I've stayed in buildings #1, 2 and 3. And yes, the jacuzzi tubs in building #1 are larger and are triangular shaped with adjustable water jets, just like the outdoor jacuzzis. The jacuzzis in the other buildings are smaller and have pin holes along the bottom perimeter instead of adjustable jets on the sides.

 

[kylovebug]

I saw on vacation upgrades that this resort has a 3BR available. Has anyone ever stayed in one? Is it a lock-off? DMIL will be joining us now so we need an extra br and we will have to stay off-site due to our budget. Thanks and God Bless!~

 

[carlbarry]

The building with the activity room, pool tables, etc. were in the building where we checked in (The Village Center). To my knowledge, this is not considered Tower 1.

I should have been more specific. I was actually in Building 1. However, due to my room's proximity to the elevator, it was most convenient for me to enter and exit through the "Village Center" building; in other words, the elevator basically dropped me off in that building, next to the arcade game room.
And yes, my jacuzzi was the triangular type. I'd insert a picture if I could figure out how LOL

 

[horseshowmom]

I saw on vacation upgrades that this resort has a 3BR available. Has anyone ever stayed in one? Is it a lock-off? DMIL will be joining us now so we need an extra br and we will have to stay off-site due to our budget. Thanks and God Bless!~

I haven't stayed in the the 3BR, but I've seen the floorplans. It isn't a lockoff. It's a regular 3BR unit. I think it has 2 bathrooms.

 

[webprinter]

We have stayed in 3 bedrooms both in bldgs 4 and 5. Neither was a lockoff.