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

[skylizard]

what's the best deal anyone has ever gotten for a one bedroom at BC for a full week? And where's the best place to find such a rental since most of the ones I see are two bedroom?

 

[dvcnewgirl]

what's the best deal anyone has ever gotten for a one bedroom at BC for a full week? And where's the best place to find such a rental since most of the ones I see are two bedroom?

I just switched from Free Dining to Bonnet Creek last night. I need more space. I used this guy http://www.myresortnetwork.com/Resort/ownerContact.asp?resortid=2682&unitid=237438 I have not gone yet so I can't give reviews on him but I got 5 nights Sat-Thurs. in a 1 BR for 360.00. I thought that was a good deal.

I looked in the thread but did not see.. sorry if it was asked before and I missed it. Does anyone have a sample childrens activity schedule? I am excited to go to BC for the 1st time. I went to Vistana Villages this summer and loved it and I have heard such great things about BC

 

[dolphindan1]

what's the best deal anyone has ever gotten for a one bedroom at BC for a full week? And where's the best place to find such a rental since most of the ones I see are two bedroom?

About 640 for 8 nights in a 2 bedroom through Ken Price...80 bucks a night for all that room and great fireworks view...No Disney resort can offer that...I actually paid what I thought was a bit high in Nov for a 3 bedroom through Ken it was 1200 for 8 nights which is what 150 a night...a little high I thought...but still 3 bedrooms...kitchen...3 bath...laundry...balcony...not bad in the grand scheme of it all

 

[Hemlock]

About 640 for 8 nights in a 2 bedroom through Ken Price...80 bucks a night for all that room and great fireworks view...No Disney resort can offer that...I actually paid what I thought was a bit high in Nov for a 3 bedroom through Ken it was 1200 for 8 nights which is what 150 a night...a little high I thought...but still 3 bedrooms...kitchen...3 bath...laundry...balcony...not bad in the grand scheme of it all

Do you get a better deal if you wait to book closer to your travel date?

 

[bwo]

I was wondering the same thing---not sure to wait or not because we're going down end of June through July 4th and have been told this is a very busy time. For those of you who have booked with Ken Price or others in the past during this time, were you able to rebook at lower rates 30-60 days out?? I'm thinking it just might be better to book now and be done. Any thoughts???

 

[KAA1972]

Has anyone ever stayed at Bonnet Creek for Marathon weekend in January? We have a car and could drive to the start of the race but I'm wondering if we would be affected by road closures? Also wondering if it would be too late to change our reservation? I just emailed Ken -- so I'm hoping to hear back soon! We need 7 or 8 nights at Bonnet. Fingers crossed he will have something available.

We are taking our nanny with us to watch our daughter and I'm thinking we would save money by staying in a 2 bedroom at Bonnet Creek vs 2 rooms in a value resorts.

We just stayed in a value resort last week and I just don't think I can do that again. I can't stand going to bed at 7:30 with my daughter and we just need more space. A value is fine for a couple of nights -- but a week in a value is tough!

 

[LoveBWVVBR]

Has anyone ever stayed at Bonnet Creek for Marathon weekend in January? We have a car and could drive to the start of the race but I'm wondering if we would be affected by road closures?

We did last year! DD's friend was having her 5th b-day party at the BBB in the Magic Kingdom and none of us had any idea that it was marathon weekend. It was FREEZING cold and the traffic was insane! I had to drive from BC to the MK and it took me like an hour because of roadblocks. Our friends stayed outside of the Disney gates and had no traffic issues though?? Never, never again on Marathon weekend for me anyways.

 

[ntsammy5]

Never, never again on Marathon weekend for me anyways.

I ran the marathon in 2008 and never had a traffic problem, But then again I was running!

That night in MK though, we went to Cosmic Rays at 6:00 and there were only a few people there. I've NEVER seen it that empty.

 

[wbn36]

Has anyone ever stayed at Bonnet Creek for Marathon weekend in January? We have a car and could drive to the start of the race but I'm wondering if we would be affected by road closures? Also wondering if it would be too late to change our reservation? I just emailed Ken -- so I'm hoping to hear back soon! We need 7 or 8 nights at Bonnet. Fingers crossed he will have something available.

We are taking our nanny with us to watch our daughter and I'm thinking we would save money by staying in a 2 bedroom at Bonnet Creek vs 2 rooms in a value resorts.

We just stayed in a value resort last week and I just don't think I can do that again. I can't stand going to bed at 7:30 with my daughter and we just need more space. A value is fine for a couple of nights -- but a week in a value is tough!

when is this Weekend? What dates? I'm scared!

 

[wbn36]

I was wondering the same thing---not sure to wait or not because we're going down end of June through July 4th and have been told this is a very busy time. For those of you who have booked with Ken Price or others in the past during this time, were you able to rebook at lower rates 30-60 days out?? I'm thinking it just might be better to book now and be done. Any thoughts???

Ken will bend over backwards trying to rebook you. If he can't, it would be because there is just no availability. Although not as great a deal, even paying the $180 per night or whatever, was way better than staying on Disney property and being squished into a room. If you really want BC would book now and take the chance.

 

[geenerbell]

what's the best deal anyone has ever gotten for a one bedroom at BC for a full week? And where's the best place to find such a rental since most of the ones I see are two bedroom?

I got a two bedroom for $225 for 5 nights. That's $45 a night. Amazing!

 

[Hemlock]

I got a two bedroom for $225 for 5 nights. That's $45 a night. Amazing!

WOW that is more than amazing! Are you wiling to share how/where you got such a great deal.

 

[LoveBWVVBR]

I got a two bedroom for $225 for 5 nights. That's $45 a night. Amazing!

I got a 2 bedroom for $199 for 7 nights on RCI Last Call a couple of years ago. BC goes in minutes when it does show up on Last Call so it's rare to be able to score like that though.

 

[KAA1972]

I ran the marathon in 2008 and never had a traffic problem, But then again I was running!

That night in MK though, we went to Cosmic Rays at 6:00 and there were only a few people there. I've NEVER seen it that empty.

Both my hubby and I are running so we are more concerned with getting to the race than getting to the parks. So, you didn't have any issues getting to the race start, correct? We have a car so we will be driving to the start.

 

[ClanHarrison]

[QUOTE\]Thanks for this info. CC dad. We're currently booked for a 4 b/r Pres. Suite in Bldg. 1 but I think I want to look into whether or not we can be moved to Tower 4 instead. Do you know anything about which towers/units are outfitted with the Bose sound system?

The Bose system was in the Presidential suite in tower 6. I've stayed in Towers 4, 5 and 6 in Presidential units and they are all very nice. I just don't recall if Bose systems were in towers 4 or 5. Towers 4 - 6 offer LCD TVs.

I'd request tower 4, 5 or 6 with a lake view. That would be an odd numbered unit.

In tower 6, 4 bedroom presidential units ending in xx19 offer the best view of Bonnet Creek in my opinion. One of the upper floors has an open 2 and 4 bedroom presidential unit to view during the day.

I prefer tower 6; as we really like to be close to bus stop for Disney, exercise room, WII, pool table, etc. Plus you can check in directly from the front reception area of that Tower.

There is a special VIP Presidential Reserve owner's lounge on the 17th floor of tower 6. Nice view of fireworks, but views from tower 4 and 5 are closer. I think they will show it to you if you take the sales tour.

I'll be at BC next weekend for an early vacation prior to Christmas.

FYI. In April, seven night reservations are available for check in beginning April 1 - 11 (1, 2 and 3 bedroom units on most nights), and then from April 23 through the end of the month (1 or 2 bedroom units only).[/QUOTE]




Dave/CC_dad.............you're THE BEST! Thank you (all) for your time, info. & patience.

 

[geenerbell]

WOW that is more than amazing! Are you wiling to share how/where you got such a great deal.

Ebay!

 

[KAA1972]

Has anyone ever rented points off ebay from ebay id : renting_resorts? They seem to have great feedback and appear to be reputable. I'm just wondering if anyone had an experience renting from them?

Thanks!

 

[LoveBWVVBR]

Has anyone ever rented points off ebay from ebay id : renting_resorts? They seem to have great feedback and appear to be reputable. I'm just wondering if anyone had an experience renting from them?

Thanks!

I think that this was the person that I rented 4 nights from about 1.5 years ago. If it's the same person, he was great to deal with but would NOT budge on the price despite the "make an offer" thing being part of the auction. I still got a good deal, but it didn't make me want to try to "make an offer" with him again.

 

[KAA1972]

I think that this was the person that I rented 4 nights from about 1.5 years ago. If it's the same person, he was great to deal with but would NOT budge on the price despite the "make an offer" thing being part of the auction. I still got a good deal, but it didn't make me want to try to "make an offer" with him again.

There was no "make an offer" on this listing so perhaps he stopped doing it since he didn't ever take an offer. I felt this one was pretty good.... 81.00 for a 2 bedroom during marathon weekend.

 

[twoplustwins]

About 640 for 8 nights in a 2 bedroom through Ken Price...80 bucks a night for all that room and great fireworks view...No Disney resort can offer that...I actually paid what I thought was a bit high in Nov for a 3 bedroom through Ken it was 1200 for 8 nights which is what 150 a night...a little high I thought...but still 3 bedrooms...kitchen...3 bath...laundry...balcony...not bad in the grand scheme of it all

$80 per night is amazing! his website reads $120. did you make your reservation far in advance or closer to the date?