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

[MomtoGKC]

I can't thank you all enough for all of this information. We just got back from a long weekend trip to BC on Sunday night. It was so wonderful, exactly as it was described and pictured. You know how pictures usually make a place look nicer than it is? This was opposite - I was blown away when we got there!

We were in building 5 room 390. We only had a view of the parking lot, but we didn't care, we don't spend much time on the balcony anyway. The room was so nice, it seemed brand new. Very, very clean.

We got there around dinner time and once we got settled we took the kids out to check out the grounds. We had 2 moms & 6 kids that night. We started at the lazy river pool right outside the door to our building. The kids loved everything there, my 5 year old son was especially excited about the ping pong table! As we walked around the lake we couldn't believe just how many things there were to see and do. The kids even loved the stone stage and played up there for a while. They loved the miniature golf and playground where we stayed for a while. Then we got to the third pool with the bigger water slide. As we walked into that section my son looked around and just said, "Could it get any better?" LOL! Next we got to the pirate pool - my son walked in there and said, "It just got better!"

The next day we were in MK and he said to me, "When we drove up to that hotel I thought it was a dream."

So thank you for all of the information - now my kids are spoiled and will never want to stay anywhere else!

 

[horseshowmom]

I can't thank you all enough for all of this information. We just got back from a long weekend trip to BC on Sunday night. It was so wonderful, exactly as it was described and pictured. You know how pictures usually make a place look nicer than it is? This was opposite - I was blown away when we got there!

We were in building 5 room 390. We only had a view of the parking lot, but we didn't care, we don't spend much time on the balcony anyway. The room was so nice, it seemed brand new. Very, very clean.

We got there around dinner time and once we got settled we took the kids out to check out the grounds. We had 2 moms & 6 kids that night. We started at the lazy river pool right outside the door to our building. The kids loved everything there, my 5 year old son was especially excited about the ping pong table! As we walked around the lake we couldn't believe just how many things there were to see and do. The kids even loved the stone stage and played up there for a while. They loved the miniature golf and playground where we stayed for a while. Then we got to the third pool with the bigger water slide. As we walked into that section my son looked around and just said, "Could it get any better?" LOL! Next we got to the pirate pool - my son walked in there and said, "It just got better!"

The next day we were in MK and he said to me, "When we drove up to that hotel I thought it was a dream."

So thank you for all of the information - now my kids are spoiled and will never want to stay anywhere else!

That's the way I feel about it too!

 

[Cdn Gal]

Awwww how sweet and cute!!! I miss it terribly!!! I can't wait to go back! I'm glad that you enjoyed yourself and had a great stay!

 

[DisneyMamaof3girls]

You all convinced me! Last week during our many days off due to ice, I re-worked our spring break vacation. We were supposed to stay at POR, but I canceled that reservation after contacting Ken Price and finding out they had availability for our dates. Just sent the rental agreement and our deposit in the mail today! We are very excited about having all the extra room and the balcony. I admit we are a little nervous that we will miss some of the "magic". But I'm pretty sure having more room will be totally worth it!

 

[lmil3112]

I am so glad I found this thread. I was dead set on staying on site and now know that the fun can be had some where else. I am so hoping when I can make reservations they have availability.

 

[bwo]

Sounds wonderful!! MomtoGKC---my son is the same age and we are thinking about staying in building five also. Any downside of that building??? And how long was the walk to minigolf and the pool with the slides?? Thanks much!

 

[DCTooTall]

Sounds wonderful!! MomtoGKC---my son is the same age and we are thinking about staying in building five also. Any downside of that building??? And how long was the walk to minigolf and the pool with the slides?? Thanks much!

Building 5 is on the opposite side of the lake from building 3 which is where the minigolf and slide pool is.

However, it is next door to the pool w/ the pirate slide.

There is also the zero entry lazy river pool (with Fort themeing) right outside the building's exit.

 

[MomtoGKC]

Sounds wonderful!! MomtoGKC---my son is the same age and we are thinking about staying in building five also. Any downside of that building??? And how long was the walk to minigolf and the pool with the slides?? Thanks much!

They are on the other side of the lake, but the walk is only a few minutes and my son enjoyed the walk. It is so pretty and there is so much to look at. The only pain is that you have to walk all the way to the main building to get the clubs & ball then walk back to return them, but it really wasn't a big deal. And if I hadn't done that I would never have gone in that building and seen the pool table, activity center, arts & crafts room, etc.

Two of the pools have slides - one is across the lake by mini golf and the other is right next door at the pirate pool. We never got to try either one because we got to the pool after 5pm when we were done with the parks. We're thinking of going this summer just to hang out at the hotel for a few days since we only have season passes that aren't good at that time anyway. I can easily see filling 3-4 days just hanging out by the pools.

 

[horseshowmom]

You all convinced me! Last week during our many days off due to ice, I re-worked our spring break vacation. We were supposed to stay at POR, but I canceled that reservation after contacting Ken Price and finding out they had availability for our dates. Just sent the rental agreement and our deposit in the mail today! We are very excited about having all the extra room and the balcony. I admit we are a little nervous that we will miss some of the "magic". But I'm pretty sure having more room will be totally worth it!

I've never stayed onsite (hate being cooped up in one hotel room so I haven't done that in years and years), but one thing you might consider is some ADR's for breakfast.

We always do that and really enjoy it. It gives us a taste of the onsite hotels without the costs. We generally do Boma and Kona, but anything is an option. You just tell the guard at the gate that you have reservations, and he'll let you in to park at no charge (I always have my reservation number handy, but they've never asked for it).

 

[MacFam4]

I'm so glad that someone recommended Bonnet Creek and booking with Ken Price!!! My son and I will be traveling with my parents, so we will be splitting the cost of a two bedroom unit. It's $120 per night, so I'm only spending $60 per night!! You can't beat that with a stick! Between the savings on the resort and being able to eat 1 or 2 meals per day in the condo, I'm saving about $600 this trip. Yea!!!! My parents are coming over today so I can show them some of the wonderful pictures that people have taken.

I used to be dead set against staying off site, but this is a major budget vacation for us this time around, but I don't think I will be disappointed at all.

Oh, one more thing incase anyone is interested....Ken said there are handicapped accessible units with one of the bathrooms having a bench seat with grab bars. I need this for my mom.

 

[DisneyStarWisher]

Does anyone have a recent bus schedule you could post? I am leaving Saturday, and this is my first stay off-site. I'm a little nervous about getting to and from the parks and Downtown Disney.

 

[DavidNYC]

Does anyone have a recent bus schedule you could post? I am leaving Saturday, and this is my first stay off-site. I'm a little nervous about getting to and from the parks and Downtown Disney.

LOL - I just came on this thread to ask the exact same question. We're heading down Saturday too with our twin 18 month olds and the nanny. We'll have a car but our nanny will need to use the shuttles for the times she's on her own so I wanted to get an idea of how early they start and how late they end.

First time for us too off-site in many many years. Always stayed in values or moderates when it was just my wife and I since we were out the door at 8am and didn't return until bedtime. But now with twins and a nanny, the multi-bedrooms and laundry and kitchen will be VERY useful. Love that I found out about this on this site. Can't beleive I'm paying basically the same amount for a 3BR here that I would pay for a single room at a moderate hotel!

 

[DisneyMamaof3girls]

I've never stayed onsite (hate being cooped up in one hotel room so I haven't done that in years and years), but one thing you might consider is some ADR's for breakfast.

We always do that and really enjoy it. It gives us a taste of the onsite hotels without the costs. We generally do Boma and Kona, but anything is an option. You just tell the guard at the gate that you have reservations, and he'll let you in to park at no charge (I always have my reservation number handy, but they've never asked for it).

Thank you for this advice! I actually have a breakfast booked at Tusker House, but I'm having a really hard time with the $100 price tag for five people. Our girls are really light eaters, so maybe eating at a restaurant with a menu (like Kona) would make sense. Thank you for suggesting it! We had a dinner there on our last trip and really enjoyed it. Boma also might be nice to try on our AK day.

 

[disney11fan]

how do i get a hold of ken price?

interested in a 2br late may early june for 7 nights.

what would the cost be ?

should i wait and book within 60 days?

how many units there at bonnet creek?

never been there before is it a new resort?


do you have to attend any sales pitch?



if we get a 1 bedroom (only 3 of us) 2 ADULTS 1 TEENAGER (SON)


HOW IS THE SOFA BED. ANY GOOD

ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED

 

[carlbarry]

how do i get a hold of ken price?

interested in a 2br late may early june for 7 nights.

what would the cost be ?

should i wait and book within 60 days?

how many units there at bonnet creek?

never been there before is it a new resort?


do you have to attend any sales pitch?


if we get a 1 bedroom (only 3 of us) 2 ADULTS 1 TEENAGER (SON)


HOW IS THE SOFA BED. ANY GOOD

ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED

I've never used Ken, so I can't help you with that, but while you're waiting to hear from someone about that . . .
Bonnet Creek is relatively new. Some buildings are very new, and the new water area has opened fairly recently.
You do NOT have to go to the sales presentation--but depending on what they offer as a gift, you might be tempted. If you do go, REMEMBER--do NOT buy from them under any circumstances. Check the prices on ebay before you go--they are 10% or less of what Wyndham charges.

 

[Jenny-momof3]

We're booked for 2 nights here the end of March! We've only stayed offsite at Windsor Hills....we usually prefer to stay onsite. While the places we rented at WH were nice...they just don't have that resort feel and my family prefers to stay onsite instead. We want to try this out for a few nights to see how we like it. Hoping we enjoy it as much as all you on here!

A few questions....

Should we bring beach towels for the pool? What are the pool hours? Can anyone compare the size of the resort to any of the Disney resorts? I've read multiple reports that its such a looong walk to everything. We've stayed at all of the values, Boardwalk, Beach Club, Animal Kingdom Lodge...and so far we haven't noticed anything being unreasonably huge.

Also...we'll be arriving around noon. I know check in isn't until 4pm. Do they allow you to check in early if your room is available? If not, would we be able to swim and just enjoy the resort until check in?

 

[MacFam4]

how do i get a hold of ken price?

interested in a 2br late may early june for 7 nights.

what would the cost be ?

should i wait and book within 60 days?

how many units there at bonnet creek?

never been there before is it a new resort?


do you have to attend any sales pitch?



if we get a 1 bedroom (only 3 of us) 2 ADULTS 1 TEENAGER (SON)


HOW IS THE SOFA BED. ANY GOOD

ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED

Ken Price: www.vacationupgrades.com

 

[katallo]

We're booked for 2 nights here the end of March! We've only stayed offsite at Windsor Hills....we usually prefer to stay onsite. While the places we rented at WH were nice...they just don't have that resort feel and my family prefers to stay onsite instead. We want to try this out for a few nights to see how we like it. Hoping we enjoy it as much as all you on here!

A few questions....

Should we bring beach towels for the pool? What are the pool hours? Can anyone compare the size of the resort to any of the Disney resorts? I've read multiple reports that its such a looong walk to everything. We've stayed at all of the values, Boardwalk, Beach Club, Animal Kingdom Lodge...and so far we haven't noticed anything being unreasonably huge.

Also...we'll be arriving around noon. I know check in isn't until 4pm. Do they allow you to check in early if your room is available? If not, would we be able to swim and just enjoy the resort until check in?

You won't need towels for the pool. They are provided. BC is a large resort, but honestly after staying at the Boardwalk DVC, I find it very manageable. I love to walk around the lake. We have checked in as early as 1PM, so, yes, you can check in early if your unit is available. You'll love it!

 

[carlbarry]

Should we bring beach towels for the pool? What are the pool hours? Can anyone compare the size of the resort to any of the Disney resorts? I've read multiple reports that its such a looong walk to everything. We've stayed at all of the values, Boardwalk, Beach Club, Animal Kingdom Lodge...and so far we haven't noticed anything being unreasonably huge.

Also...we'll be arriving around noon. I know check in isn't until 4pm. Do they allow you to check in early if your room is available? If not, would we be able to swim and just enjoy the resort until check in?

It is a bit of a walk from picking up your golf clubs and getting to the mini golf course. I stayed at the main, entrance building. From there, it was also a bit of a walk to the new pool area. But it is not unreasonable. I just stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge; I would say there was less walking there. But at Bonnet Creek, you have 4 pool areas, so of course it must be more spread out. However, it's not like Orange Lake, where you need motorized transortation to get around!

 

[Emilysmom]

Hello! We will be staying at BC in about a week. Does anyone know whether they have a kids club drop off type of babysitting service? Thanks!