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

[Disneyforus]

We will be spending a week in a 3 BR with my brothers family. The reservation is in my name only, per the owner we bought from. He said he could only put one name on the reservation. So, how do I handle getting my brother in and out of the resort (they will have their own car) if I can't add his name to my ressie?

Also, are we able to get as many room keys as we want. There are 10 of us and 6 will need keys if possible.

 

[MomtoGKC]

I have never be worried about safety. Just annoyed that a TV is supposed to be in every lobby and is not. And annoyed that the pizza adds keep comming no matter what story the front desk tells you. At some point, their security process is broken, and has been for 2 years now. Yet they seem to not be worried about fixing it.

We also got a business card for a psychic on our car windshield!

 

[momof3girls6712]

We stayed last weekend and did not get any fliers on the car or near the tower we stayed in. I noticed that the gate security guard was standing by the gates every time we exited and entered. I felt very safe at the resort. This was our first stay so I am not sure if this is normal or an improvement.

 

[AliceinMaryland]

Sure, the restaurant flyer vendors are a hassle (and I have no idea how they get through security), but I've got those under the door at Disney and Marriot properties, too.

I read reviews of this happening at the resort we stayed in too. It didn't happen to us while we are there. There is an easy explanation for this. Atleast for the resort we were at. I don't know what it's like at BC because we have not stayed there yet but at our resort, to get into the building you must use your key card. But if you walk in right behind someone that uses their key card then your in and nobody is the wiser. I don't see how there is any way to fix that. Maybe be more diligent in prosecuting trespassers and that would get the word out that there are consequences to this kind of advertising, but I'm sure they don't have time for that. Who knows, maybe they have some kind of deal with those pizza flyer people.

 

[MichaelColey]

We also got a business card for a psychic on our car windshield!

They should have known you wouldn't be intersted.

 

[1GR8DISNEYFAN]

Just wondering, does the $120 a night price quoted by Ken include tax?

 

[TinkOhio]

Just wondering, does the $120 a night price quoted by Ken include tax?

Yes.

 

[LoveBWVVBR]

Sure, the restaurant flyer vendors are a hassle (and I have no idea how they get through security), but I've got those under the door at Disney and Marriot properties, too.

We got the pizza menus pretty much every day at Saratoga Springs this past Dec. One of the times I opened the door on the guy doing it and he RAN At Saratoga Springs, the pizza places were tossing handfuls of the flyers into the bushes and generally making a big mess. I don't know how they don't get in trouble for that

 

[snappy]

I am seriously considering staying here but after staying onsite like many others just have a few queries. The resort looks lovely and the accomodation is very spacious. I had a quote of $120 a night off Ken.We are going in early november.The other option is OKW in a one bedroom with free DDP. This is costing around £1200(1920 dollors) for 6 nights. I suppose its a no brainer really regards the money but we eat onsite a lot for our evening or character dinners and wondered if it would end up costing us more without the DDp.
My only other concern is the buses.We wont be having a car.Do the buses go to the TTC or into the parking lot where Disney buses go? Do they run as late? Where does it drop/pickup in DTD? When I stayed on IDrive years ago there were only about 2 bus pick up times and normally the buses would return before park closure.
I did read a comment that someone preferred SSR to BC but personally I would never stay at SSR again. Would stay at pop anyday over SSR.BC looks like a deluxe plus without the price tag and location is excellent.

Busses go to the TTC, not the same area that the disney busses go. Not sure where they drop/pickup at DTD. A car is much easier when going to DTD, it is such a short distance. Having the car also allows you easily to eat at the restaurants located at Disney resorts. We like to hit Sanaa at Animal Kingdom lodge, Flying Fish at boardwalk, and others.

We go to the Target on 192 to get beer, wine, water, snacks, milk, coffee, fruit, cheese, etc. We don't cook per se, but we can easily drop $150 on stuff to fill the fridge.

Again, nice to have a car, but we also have the annual pass and the TIW card, so our parking at the parks is covered and we are getting 20% off at the table service Disney places we like best.

 

[MsCoz2000]

This past Sept when I was there I happened to be by the door when a flyer came sliding under it. I opened the door immediately and the guy had this look of surprise on his face. I threw the flyer back at him and told him to get out he isn't supposed to be here. He ran like the wind.

I think back and wish I would have followed him to the lobby to report him to security.

 

[Lava124]

We will be spending a week in a 3 BR with my brothers family. The reservation is in my name only, per the owner we bought from. He said he could only put one name on the reservation. So, how do I handle getting my brother in and out of the resort (they will have their own car) if I can't add his name to my ressie?

Also, are we able to get as many room keys as we want. There are 10 of us and 6 will need keys if possible.

I am wondering about this also,we are going down with 2 cars.Does anyone have have info on this?

 

[TotoToo]

This past Sept when I was there I happened to be by the door when a flyer came sliding under it. I opened the door immediately and the guy had this look of surprise on his face. I threw the flyer back at him and told him to get out he isn't supposed to be here. He ran like the wind.

I think back and wish I would have followed him to the lobby to report him to security.

The pizza flyers have been a big probem for a number of years now at ALL (yes, DVC included) resorts. In fact there have been at least two different laws passed restricting them and making it a criminal offense yet the distribution continues as they are very hard (and can be dangerous) to catch. Plus they use the delivery under the door to "test" for open units - they can then enter and steal or worse from the unit. These are bad guys and you shouldn't confront them if you see one but do immediately report them to resort security in hopes they will be stopped.

Again, DVC is NO guarantee you'll not have to deal with the flyers or worse. It is a problem all over Orlando regardless of "security gates" or anything else. They just cant be secure enough when they have to be relatively open and friendly to owners/guests at the resorts. Just the way it is. Don't feel overly secure just because it's Disney (or Universal or Orlando, etc) as the bad element is lurking all around. Be aware and on guard at all times.

 

[Janet Hill]

I am wondering about this also,we are going down with 2 cars.Does anyone have have info on this?

When you check in you must list each person who will be staying in the unit on the registration form. They will ask you how many rooms keys and parking passes you would like to have. It's not a problem.

 

[lmil3112]

ok I have read about half of these pages, and am so confused. We plan to be at Disney in July, I am interested in staying at Bonnet Creek however, I am confused on the way the pricing works.
If I book now at the $200 a night, am I guarenteed to be changed to the $120 at 60 days out? Can someone please explain to me how this works?

 

[Royal Duke of Epcot]

I cannot be convinced that DVC, Wyndham, Parc Soleil, Windsor Hills, etc, do not have any means to stop these flyers.

The name of the culprit is ON THE FLYERS! A few tresspassing arrests would do the trick, but they are obviously not inclined to take a stand.

I'm assuming there is an exchange of money involved. All things being equal, these resorts would likely stop this activity rather than risk their guests having this conversation about safety.

However, if there is financial incentive, it outweighs our grumbling. That said, I don't feel the least bit unsafe.

I'm curious about what percentage of people feel violated by the pizza, Chinese food flyers. I'm betting its a low percentage, but I could be wrong. If so, the management should think long and hard about stopping it.

 

[TotoToo]

I cannot be convinced that DVC, Wyndham, Parc Soleil, Windsor Hills, etc, do not have any means to stop these flyers.

The name of the culprit is ON THE FLYERS! A few tresspassing arrests would do the trick, but they are obviously not inclined to take a stand.

I'm assuming there is an exchange of money involved. All things being equal, these resorts would likely stop this activity rather than risk their guests having this conversation about safety.

However, if there is financial incentive, it outweighs our grumbling. That said, I don't feel the least bit unsafe.

I'm curious about what percentage of people feel violated by the pizza, Chinese food flyers. I'm betting its a low percentage, but I could be wrong. If so, the management should think long and hard about stopping it.

I have worked with management of a resort that has tried to deal with the issue a number of times. The numbers on the flyers often deny authorizing such distribution and without proof otherwise that claim stands up. The "companies" doing the printing are perfectly legal and the delivery folks (crooks or worse in many cases) are well aware of enforcement effort and how to avoid them. The ever increasing level of seriousness of charges brought under the laws may eventually deter them but so far has had little or no effect. It is not that the resorts haven't tried or that they won't continue. There just isn't an easy answer.

 

[happy_momma]

We are booked to stay at Bonnet Creek the first week in April - first time offsite and after reading this thread, can't wait to stay here!

Can anyone tell me the distance around the resort area? I will be in training for a half-marathon while we are there, and am wondering about somewhere (besides the treadmill) to go running a few times.

 

[crabbie1]

Busses go to the TTC, not the same area that the disney busses go. Not sure where they drop/pickup at DTD. A car is much easier when going to DTD, it is such a short distance. Having the car also allows you easily to eat at the restaurants located at Disney resorts. We like to hit Sanaa at Animal Kingdom lodge, Flying Fish at boardwalk, and others.

We go to the Target on 192 to get beer, wine, water, snacks, milk, coffee, fruit, cheese, etc. We don't cook per se, but we can easily drop $150 on stuff to fill the fridge.

Again, nice to have a car, but we also have the annual pass and the TIW card, so our parking at the parks is covered and we are getting 20% off at the table service Disney places we like best.

Thanks for the advice. It is my 10th time to disney. Cannot hv a car fullstop as DB had a dui 3 years ago and the US say no drivin for 7 years!! Pricing it up with the resturants we want to eat at and my dd classed as an adult there wnt be much difference in the price. Just comes down to benefits of staying on to off etc.

 

[saysay]

ok I have read about half of these pages, and am so confused. We plan to be at Disney in July, I am interested in staying at Bonnet Creek however, I am confused on the way the pricing works.
If I book now at the $200 a night, am I guarenteed to be changed to the $120 at 60 days out? Can someone please explain to me how this works?

If you book now, you get the $200 rate.

The cheaper rate is only if you book within 60 days of your stay. You pay more to guarantee a unit. If you wait - you will get a cheaper rate IF anything is available. There is a risk you won't have a unit available.

It appears Ken Price is willing to give you the lower price, but make sure you ask when you talk to him. Others, its not guaranteed.

 

[TnTWalter]

So excited to stay at BC....booked 6 nights in April through Ebay... requested building 4. Fingers crossed it works out.

We'll have our car. Now trying to decide if we do Seaworld and/or a day at Universal too.

Trish