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

[eeyoresnr]

We were in building 5 last year with a great view of the fireworks...we were on the end unit closest to building 4 I think. We were high enough our view was trees on the parking lot side and the Epcot ball in the distance...we saw both Epcot and MK fireworks from balcony and master bedroom.

we were on the 10th floor on the other side....the building is kinda a wide v shape and we were on other side of the v

 

[eeyoresnr]

question...in building 5 are there 3 bedrooms that face the lake?

 

[dtripli]

Hi all......I am trying to decide between requesting buildings 3,5 or 6? It will be my husband, myself and 4 kids (16,14,12 &3). We don't need a fireworks view...pool/lake view is our preference. Also I think building 3 has a pool, slide and water play area? So this would appease older guys and our little one. However, I am struggling with wanting to request one of the newer buildings (more update, flatscreens, etc). Also building 5 has zero entry...am I right about this?

Please chime in. I would love your opinions/info! Im so confused about the layout of the resort.

 

[klmrph]

Hi all......I am trying to decide between requesting buildings 3,5 or 6? It will be my husband, myself and 4 kids (16,14,12 &3). We don't need a fireworks view...pool/lake view is our preference. Also I think building 3 has a pool, slide and water play area? So this would appease older guys and our little one. However, I am struggling with wanting to request one of the newer buildings (more update, flatscreens, etc). Also building 5 has zero entry...am I right about this?

Please chime in. I would love your opinions/info! Im so confused about the layout of the resort.

I am pretty sure the water play area is near the main building and pool near building 1. I think building 4 might be your best bet since it's in between building 1 and 5,6.

 

[klmrph]

Here is the labeled resort map that was posted way back on 59 that may help some.

 

[dtripli]

I am pretty sure the water play area is near the main building and pool near building 1. I think building 4 might be your best bet since it's in between building 1 and 5,6.

Thanks Kristy....that map really helped and I hadn't seen it before. Do you happen to know if all the construction is completed?

 

[verlee]

dtripli that map is not completely accurate. The labels on bldgs 1-3 are correct but bldg 5 has a lazy river not a pirate pool. Bldg 6 has the pirate pool with zero entry. Bldg. 4 has a regular pool and bar. The consruction is done on all the bldg. except the hotel. Also there is no playground by bldg 5. There is a ping pong table in a fort looking bldg.

 

[dtripli]

Sure! We're in tower 4... once we're home, I'll post pictures and also a specific room #.. We have a lake view and it's really beautiful.

They met all our requests - we requested tower 4 or 5, lake view, and we wanted to be close to my parents (also in a 2BR) and they are right across the hall from us.. perfect!

Everyone has been very helpful and friendly and check-in yesterday at 4pm was only about 25 minutes total.

Parking has been easy here too, I was worried we'd have to park FAR away but that hasn't been the case.

Great pics Tori....thanks so much! We'll be staying in June with our 4 children, and I was thinking of requesting 4 or 5 as well. The pictures you took of the pool below/slide and little mushroom spout play pool....was that right outside of your building or the one next to you?

 

[dtripli]

Sure! We're in tower 4... once we're home, I'll post pictures and also a specific room #.. We have a lake view and it's really beautiful.

They met all our requests - we requested tower 4 or 5, lake view, and we wanted to be close to my parents (also in a 2BR) and they are right across the hall from us.. perfect!

Everyone has been very helpful and friendly and check-in yesterday at 4pm was only about 25 minutes total.

Parking has been easy here too, I was worried we'd have to park FAR away but that hasn't been the case.

Thanks so much for the pics! We will be staying in June and are also thinking of requesting building 4 or 5. Where the pool pics you took right outside you your building or another one next to you? Also how was your unit as far as updated or old? I was leaning more towards 5 because it is new. Did your unit have flatscreens? Was anything worn? I really appreciate the info!

 

[pandamom]

Question for Wyndham points owners:

We are VIP members planning on a 5 day stay next June and trying to decide if we should book as soon as June dates become available or wait until the 60 day out mark to use our points discount and possible free upgrade. Wondering if June usually is hard to get? Still seeing a good amount available for this June and we are flexible in room type (1br or larger). Just wanted to know how other owners book and their past experiences. Thank you!!

 

[lindaprvs]

So is the only way to see fireworks here from a parking lot view room?
Looks like 2, 4, or 5 are the best buildings? Is that right? I really wanna call this week to request... so any advice would be great. Thanks!

 

[dtripli]

dtripli that map is not completely accurate. The labels on bldgs 1-3 are correct but bldg 5 has a lazy river not a pirate pool. Bldg 6 has the pirate pool with lazy river. Bldg. 4 has a regular pool and bar. The consruction is done on all the bldg. except the hotel. Also there is no playground by bldg 5. There is a ping pong table in a fort looking bldg.

Thanks for the correction verlee....Do you happen to know the condition of the older buildings? I'd probably wouldn't mind 4 at all if the units were updated....as in 5 & 6. I have another couple of weeks before I will be putting in my request; so I am trying to get as much info as possible.

 

[verlee]

Thanks for the correction verlee....Do you happen to know the condition of the older buildings? I'd probably wouldn't mind 4 at all if the units were updated....as in 5 & 6. I have another couple of weeks before I will be putting in my request; so I am trying to get as much info as possible.

I don't know about 1-3, sorry. We were in bldg 4 and really liked it. It did not have the granite and stainless steel however, it did have the updated tv. We thought it was wonderful. We liked the location. It was easy to get to the pirate pool as well as the club house. There is also a stage close to bldg 4 where gatorland put on a show one night (free!) It was very interesting, our boys loved it.

Oh and I should let you know that I made a correction to my other post. There is not a lazy river at 6 only bldg 5. I meant to say that the pirate pool at bldg 6 has a zero entry. oops

 

[bonoriffic]

Is the kids splash area in good proximity to where you are at? I am thinking of trying for building 4 also.

Here are some pictures and videos of a 2BR in tower 4 with lake view. You can see the path to walk to the kids area, which is where we spent most of our pool time. I felt it was a great location. The only thing you should be warned about is the decking on the outside of the main pool pathway gets amazingly hot. I was carrying a 1 year old and it is a long way to go when your feet are on fire. After that we walked through the main pool to get to the kids pool, not taking the path around the pool.

http://s1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/bonoriffic/Bonnet Creek/

 

[verlee]

So is the only way to see fireworks here from a parking lot view room?
Looks like 2, 4, or 5 are the best buildings? Is that right? I really wanna call this week to request... so any advice would be great. Thanks!

No, you can see fireworks and the lake for sure from bldg 3 possibly bldg 2 as well.

I really don't think you are going to have a bad bldg. I think it just depends on what you want to be close to. Do you want to be close to a bus stop (1,4,6)? Water slide (3, 6), kidde splash area (1,3,4), bar (6,3,4) ??? It all depends on your wants and needs.

 

[MommyG]

I think it just depends on what you want to be close to. Do you want to be close to a bus stop (1,4,6)? Water slide (3, 6), kidde splash area (1,3,4), bar (6,3,4) ??? It all depends on your wants and needs.

Is it wrong to want to be next to the kidde splash area and the bar???

 

[grandmadebby2]

Question for Wyndham points owners:

We are VIP members planning on a 5 day stay next June and trying to decide if we should book as soon as June dates become available or wait until the 60 day out mark to use our points discount and possible free upgrade. Wondering if June usually is hard to get? Still seeing a good amount available for this June and we are flexible in room type (1br or larger). Just wanted to know how other owners book and their past experiences. Thank you!!

We are owners and always book as soon as it is available. but we usually need more than one room. This July 2011 we have a 3 bedroom, 2 bedroom and a 1 bedroom. At 60 days out I will call and request my free upgrade for each room as long as the rooms can stll be located close together. We rarely are able to get the free upgrade but I do request it anyway. Our vacation time for work has to be turned in 10-12 months out so we book at 13 months and then request vacation time. Gives us plenty of time to change if need be.

 

[dtripli]

Here are some pictures and videos of a 2BR in tower 4 with lake view. You can see the path to walk to the kids area, which is where we spent most of our pool time. I felt it was a great location. The only thing you should be warned about is the decking on the outside of the main pool pathway gets amazingly hot. I was carrying a 1 year old and it is a long way to go when your feet are on fire. After that we walked through the main pool to get to the kids pool, not taking the path around the pool.

http://s1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/bonoriffic/Bonnet Creek/

Thanks soo much bonoriffic....Im starting to lean toward #4 myself now!....All I need is the same point of view/pics from building 5 to compare and Im set! Anyone out there?

 

[Zoebear]

Here are some pictures and videos of a 2BR in tower 4 with lake view. You can see the path to walk to the kids area, which is where we spent most of our pool time. I felt it was a great location. The only thing you should be warned about is the decking on the outside of the main pool pathway gets amazingly hot. I was carrying a 1 year old and it is a long way to go when your feet are on fire. After that we walked through the main pool to get to the kids pool, not taking the path around the pool.

http://s1091.photobucket.com/albums/i392/bonoriffic/Bonnet Creek/

Wow ! Thanks for sharing. From which park were you driving in that last video ?

 

[verlee]

Is it wrong to want to be next to the kidde splash area and the bar???

Not only is it not wrong, I think it should be mandatory!