Originally Posted By DVC_dad On my last few trips to WDW I keep passing by this new entrance to a mystery resort of some kind called Bonnet Creek Resort. I noticed that the sign is of a different color and so I assume it's NOT Disney property. Anyone know what's up with this? And how, who, what, when did we allow this to happen? I thought we learned something with the Swan and Dolphin.
Originally Posted By hopemax There was always one plot of land that Disney, try as they might, did not own. It is that plot upon which the Bonnect Creek Resort sits. There was a lawsuit awhile back about whethere Disney had to allow the developers to build an access road to connect to Disney's road network, and the presence of the resort tells you who won. But is 100% not Disney, nor anything remotely connected to Disney like the Swan & Dolphin or the Hotel Plaza hotels.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Oh no! Reads the tea leaves... Could this mean a 7-11, a check cashing hut, and a pawn shop there in the future? God forbid ...a Walmart?
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I don't think there will be a Wal-Mart opening up at Bonnet Creek. It is a high end timeshare that looks equal to any DVC resort. It is hard to compare costs, but Bonnet Creek appears to cost more for a weeks worth of points than DVC does. We all love Disney best, but this place is no slum. Pics: <a href="http://bonnetcreek.com/" target="_blank">http://bonnetcreek.com/</a> Prices: <a href="http://www.buyandselltimeshares.com/timeshares/resort/20192" target="_blank">http://www.buyandselltimeshare s.com/timeshares/resort/20192</a>
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I am glad someone is competing against Disney on their own turf. Forces Disney to be more competitive and hopefully maintain a classy standards for their resorts.
Originally Posted By Chelledun This solves the mystery I think! Is this place visable from the Caribbean Beach resort? If so, my mom and I were really puzzling over what it was.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<I am glad someone is competing against Disney on their own turf. Forces Disney to be more competitive and hopefully maintain a classy standards for their resorts.>> Wow... did you see that dining room table in pic #21? That is WAY beyond anything I've seen in any Disney resort... DVC or otherwise.
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 Wow! That place looks pretty impressive! Even surpassing some of Disney's resorts. Looks like a pretty classy place to stay.
Originally Posted By LuvDatDisney No offense to those who luv Disney resorts, as I do. But many, many, many resorts in Orlando surpass Disney's best -- except on theming -- in almost every way.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I'm going to have to agree with LuvDatDisney. There certainly are other hotels in Orlando that surpass some of the resorts at WDW. When I stayed at POR this past January. My room in Alligator Bayou had and I kid you not, fake denim material in red and blue strips for draperies in my room. It looked like some recycled cheap motel room shower curtains reused for draperies. The TV Hutch was beatup and pitching forward so resort cast members had attached the back of the hutch to the wall using a large hook. The interior of the room fabrics were awful. Someone definately didn't have the gay gene. Haven't they ever heard of gingham!
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire So many people continue to stay on disney property though because of the convenience and its considered "part of the magic." Bonnet Creek looks great, but I hardly think Disney is worried about this competitor.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad I'll bet the Disney Bus doesn't stop in Bonnet Creek. However, the price (as best as I can tell, I will do further research) seems to be A GREAT DEAL HIGHER than the Disney Vacation Club, AND seems to lack the flexibility of room type vs. length of stay or flexible dates. However, as for con, I think the DVC has a case of Incredible Shrinking Room Size.
Originally Posted By LOVEDATMOUSE Looks like a great place... yes we have passed that... we all thought Disney... You can bet that people will stay there and not know its Disney.. LOL.. I've talked to people who think Universal is part of Disney... ...ha ha ha...
Originally Posted By Labuda No worries, lovedat - we all make typos sometimes! Welcome to the LP! HEY, Doobie - an edit feature sure would be nice!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <However, as for con, I think the DVC has a case of Incredible Shrinking Room Size< which is why OKW rocks !
Originally Posted By LuvDatDisney Hey LOVEDATMOUSE! WELCOME to our crazy, dysfunctional group of Disney addicts. And I LUV your handle.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Information on the webpage does not mention corporate info. Is this an Indian casino? It seems a WDW busdriver told us that last trip.
