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

[bxmetfan]

BTW, fireworks view....over rated in my opionion. I have never been at Epcot for the fireworks mainly because my children don't like the noise. They start at 9 PM, go for a couple of mintues than stop. I assume there is something going on on the ground that we can't see. 10 minutes later they start up again for a couple of minutes. They are nice to watch, don't get me wrong, but if I had to pay extra (or wait to check in like I did) I would probably skip it. My kids only watched them 1 night anyway

There is globe on the water which is part of the show so there is a good portion with nothing going on in the sky

 

[madams2]

thanks. I assumed there was something. The fireworks in the sky didn't last that long which is why I thought the view was over rated.

 

[carlbarry]

thanks. I assumed there was something. The fireworks in the sky didn't last that long which is why I thought the view was over rated.

I found the view of the Magic Kingdom's fireworks to be much, much better than Epcot's.

 

[madams2]

I didn't realize you can see WDW from BC? What building do you need to be in for that? I was in 2 and only saw Epcot.

 

[carlbarry]

I didn't realize you can see WDW from BC? What building do you need to be in for that? I was in 2 and only saw Epcot.

I was in room 407, overlooking the front parking lot, right over the entrance. I could see both parks' fireworks.

 

[katallo]

We are in Bldg 2 at the end of the hall, so we see both fireworks. Resort is great.

 

[fuzzyjelly]

We were in FL last week to try to catch the shuttle launch and decided to go spy on BC. We're staying there or two weeks next year and I can't wait! The property is gorgeous!!

I have a question about checking in though. We're staying in a presidential suite in tower six. Do we still check in at the main building? I heard that there is a check in desk in six for those staying there. I was also wondering if there are luggage carts like in hotels? Can we pull up to the doors and unload or should we just find a parking spot and start carrying things in?

Thanks!!

 

[DCTooTall]

We were in FL last week to try to catch the shuttle launch and decided to go spy on BC. We're staying there or two weeks next year and I can't wait! The property is gorgeous!!

I have a question about checking in though. We're staying in a presidential suite in tower six. Do we still check in at the main building? I heard that there is a check in desk in six for those staying there. I was also wondering if there are luggage carts like in hotels? Can we pull up to the doors and unload or should we just find a parking spot and start carrying things in?

Thanks!!

Each building has some luggage carts in the building's "lobby" so you can unload your car by the front door and wheel it inside before parking.

 

[jackglick]

Anyone have any pictures of the 3 bedroom they can post? Thank you.

 

[bonjoe]

Hello Everyone, we are at BC right now (last night)
I just have to say that working with Ken & Denise Price was excellent and worry free. I will use them again and I hope everyone that reads this thread will know they are great people to rent from.
I also have to say that our room in tower 4 is picture perfect, the pools and staff have been amazing!
There was a man that loaded up all of our belongings onto a cart when we got here and brought everything up to our room for us
Just a perfect holiday overall!!! (well minus the chilly days lol)
It will be very hard to leave for home

 

[katallo]

Hello Everyone, we are at BC right now (last night)
I just have to say that working with Ken & Denise Price was excellent and worry free. I will use them again and I hope everyone that reads this thread will know they are great people to rent from.
I also have to say that our room in tower 4 is picture perfect, the pools and staff have been amazing!
There was a man that loaded up all of our belongings onto a cart when we got here and brought everything up to our room for us
Just a perfect holiday overall!!! (well minus the chilly days lol)
It will be very hard to leave for home

We're here now and rented from Ken & Denise. They are wonderful! Our unit is great with a excellent lake/fireworks view.

 

[saucymb]

We're here now and rented from Ken & Denise. They are wonderful! Our unit is great with a excellent lake/fireworks view.

We're here now too! Building 5, parking lot view.

When we got here Friday, they only had room in building 2. Against my better judgement, I took it. Big mistake - when we got to the room, the musty smell was overwhelming. Everything just seemed...damp. I left the room and returned a couple of times with luggage, hoping that the fans and fresh air would freshen it up, but it still smelled really bad. I was also not thrilled that the mini-golf was directly outside our patio, and the room was quite run down. I called the front desk, and requested to be moved, as the musty smell was overwhelming and I am pregnant and can't really handle those smells!

They were very gracious and moved us to building 5, though it's not a highly desired view or floor. But it's way better than what we had! We are enjoying our trip immensely.

 

[SHammett]

We're here now too! Building 5, parking lot view.

When we got here Friday, they only had room in building 2. Against my better judgement, I took it. Big mistake - when we got to the room, the musty smell was overwhelming. Everything just seemed...damp. I left the room and returned a couple of times with luggage, hoping that the fans and fresh air would freshen it up, but it still smelled really bad. I was also not thrilled that the mini-golf was directly outside our patio, and the room was quite run down. I called the front desk, and requested to be moved, as the musty smell was overwhelming and I am pregnant and can't really handle those smells!

They were very gracious and moved us to building 5, though it's not a highly desired view or floor. But it's way better than what we had! We are enjoying our trip immensely.

Oh No! Not what I was hoping to read. We have stayed at Bonnet Creek several times, but always in Building 5. In a few weeks we are checking into a presidential suite in Building 1. I asked in a previous thread about experiences in the older buildings, but didn't get much response. I figured since they were all built in the last 10 years, we were good. I hope your experience is the exception, not the rule.

 

[vtwep]

Oh No! Not what I was hoping to read. We have stayed at Bonnet Creek several times, but always in Building 5. In a few weeks we are checking into a presidential suite in Building 1. I asked in a previous thread about experiences in the older buildings, but didn't get much response. I figured since they were all built in the last 10 years, we were good. I hope your experience is the exception, not the rule.

We just stayed in building 1 (Torre de la Tierra). We had a view over the parking lot to the golf course, and our friends were across the hall. 6th floor. From their balcony we could see the EPCOT fireworks and the MK fireworks.

Our room had a couple MINOR age issues. But overall, it was great. It was clean and comfortable and big (2 bedroom deluxe). Plenty of room, plenty of storage.

The only minor items I noticed were places where carpet met tile - coming up a bit. Nothing big. Our dryer was VERY noisy/squeaky. But other than that, no complaints whatsoever.

This was our first stay at BC so I have nothing to compare it to. Maybe the "aging" is hit or miss in the "older" buildings?

 

[bonoriffic]

Our dryer was VERY noisy/squeaky. But other than that, no complaints whatsoever.

We were in tower 4 and the laundry was beyond loud. I felt so bad as it is right outside the 2nd bedroom and our son couldn't get to sleep. The washer and dryer both were so loud that watching TV was next to impossible. I've heard loud washer and dryers before, but this set a new volume record.

 

[Fastpaks]

We just got back from our trip at BC. We LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVED it. My parents are owners and we are likely going to be as well. A couple things:

IMHO IF YOU ARE GETTING BACK MOST NIGHTS AFTER FIREWORKS YOU WILL WANT A LAKE VIEW. I can't tell you how happy we were at getting a view of the property. The view itself of the lake was totally awesome. We had one night where we could have watched the fireworks but it would have been wasting the rest of the nights. When your feet are hurting and you are wanting to just rest, there is something sweet about going out to the back deck and looking out over the water and pools, then relax.

We stayed in a 1BR in Buliding 4 4420 which is the main building. It was at the end of the hall, but it was awesome! Oddly enough, we took pictures of the main pool, a 3 Pres BR in our hall but totally forgot to take a picture in our room. The pictures we took came out a little blurry, but those staying in the 3BR are going to be pleased its Gorgeous.

Also, when you check in LOOK at your Parking pass. Yes they call A LOT to set up a "tour". We actually would have took it for the $150 card, but didn't have time. I already know where I'm going to buy when I do, so for me its free money. That said, when you get your parking pass.. if it has all the dates of your stay your golden (which it likely will). They try to tell you that it only has one date on it. (it doesn't)

One last thing, I met a nice maintence man the 2nd day we were there because the Jacuzzi wasn't working in our room. There is a breaker box, check to see if it has been flipped. We didn't, but we didn't know. It will trip for safety reasons or sometimes when it has been on for 15 mins.

Enjoy your stay everyone. I ll see if I can get some of the pics up later this week.

 

[2wins]

We just got back from our trip at BC. We LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVED it. My parents are owners and we are likely going to be as well. A couple things:

IMHO IF YOU ARE GETTING BACK MOST NIGHTS AFTER FIREWORKS YOU WILL WANT A LAKE VIEW. I can't tell you how happy we were at getting a view of the property. The view itself of the lake was totally awesome. We had one night where we could have watched the fireworks but it would have been wasting the rest of the nights. When your feet are hurting and you are wanting to just rest, there is something sweet about going out to the back deck and looking out over the water and pools, then relax.

We stayed in a 1BR in Buliding 4 4420 which is the main building. It was at the end of the hall, but it was awesome! Oddly enough, we took pictures of the main pool, a 3 Pres BR in our hall but totally forgot to take a picture in our room. The pictures we took came out a little blurry, but those staying in the 3BR are going to be pleased its Gorgeous.

Also, when you check in LOOK at your Parking pass. Yes they call A LOT to set up a "tour". We actually would have took it for the $150 card, but didn't have time. I already know where I'm going to buy when I do, so for me its free money. That said, when you get your parking pass.. if it has all the dates of your stay your golden (which it likely will). They try to tell you that it only has one date on it. (it doesn't)

One last thing, I met a nice maintence man the 2nd day we were there because the Jacuzzi wasn't working in our room. There is a breaker box, check to see if it has been flipped. We didn't, but we didn't know. It will trip for safety reasons or sometimes when it has been on for 15 mins.

Enjoy your stay everyone. I ll see if I can get some of the pics up later this week.

Hi,
Can you explain what you mean by "the dates on your parking pass" and being golden. We arrive on Saturday!

 

[KTMcCulloch]

so we are all booked at Bonnet Creek for seven days starting Wednesday June 30 so the planning begins! how many of you each on disney properties for most of you meals, what other great restaurants have you found? How do you buy your disney tickets? Do you use the BC concierge for anything? Thank this thread has been amazing it has completely calmed by fears about staying off property and I am sooooo excited for our honeymoon

 

[Fastpaks]

Hi,
Can you explain what you mean by "the dates on your parking pass" and being golden. We arrive on Saturday!

Simple when you check in they will give you a Parking pass. They will write the dates of your stay. In our case they wrote 21-25. When I received the phone call to come get my new pass, they told me that the one I had was only for 1 day. Had I noticed before, I would have pulled the plug to my phone in the room sooner and just have a good time.

Also a side note. I brought a laptop and the internet is lightening quick! (didn't use wifi) There is a green cable in the kitchen next to the phone. Just disconnect the phone and plug directly into your computer.

 

[Fastpaks]

so we are all booked at Bonnet Creek for seven days starting Wednesday June 30 so the planning begins! how many of you each on disney properties for most of you meals, what other great restaurants have you found? How do you buy your disney tickets? Do you use the BC concierge for anything? Thank this thread has been amazing it has completely calmed by fears about staying off property and I am sooooo excited for our honeymoon

Here is what we did.. I will tickets from a 3rd party from now on like Undercover tourist. There are ticket calulators out there to help you just search google and touringplans ticket calculator....'nuff said.

As far as food, the first night we we arrived we went to the SuperWalart in Kissimmee. When you check in they will give you a sheet to all the Grocery Stores in the area if you ask for it.

We bought breakfast items cereal and english muffins I think. Then we talked about dinner. Tried to keep it fast stuff we could microwave or eat like Pizza, hot pockets. Then I bought snacks like chips/cookies/Pringles STIX (honey LOVE THEM!!) and put a few in my back pak every day. When the kid got hungry I let him have something. In the Magic Kingdom, we went to Crystal Palace for Breakfast. It was nice once, won't do it again. $75 for breakfast is litte crazy anywhere! Then we ate at Pecos Bills. For 3 of us it cost me, $30. its about $10 for adult meals, 5 for kids, and 2.50 for adult drinks. I also would buy an occasional snack and went back to BC at least once a day although it was more for the swim.

Have fun and good luck