OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[BEASLYBOO]

Thanks for the reply! After looking at it, I think they may enjoy Turtle Pond as well. Like you said -they aren't into the slide and the pool looks nice over at TP ... The snack shack is a bonus. Is it possible for them to catch a bus from TP to HH and vice versa? Do they run every 20 mins or so?

Definitely, the buses make the stop at HH each time!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Thanks for the reply! After looking at it, I think they may enjoy Turtle Pond as well. Like you said -they aren't into the slide and the pool looks nice over at TP ... The snack shack is a bonus. Is it possible for them to catch a bus from TP to HH and vice versa? Do they run every 20 mins or so?

If they hop any bus at Turtle Pond, the next stop is Millers Road and then HH. If they walk over to Peninsular Road and get on any bus, the next stop is South Point and then Turtle Pond. The internal bus (also called DTD bus) stops first at HH, then Millers Road, then Peninsular Road, then South Point, then Turtle Pond then back to HH.

 

[BEASLYBOO]

If they hop any bus at Turtle Pond, the next stop is Millers Road and then HH. If they walk over to Peninsular Road and get on any bus, the next stop is South Point and then Turtle Pond. The internal bus (also called DTD bus) stops first at HH, then Millers Road, then Peninsular Road, then South Point, then Turtle Pond then back to HH.

And in all honesty, I love parking that car and letting the bus driver do the driving! My son loves the buses too, it's just part of the vacation! Only once since 1998 did I have a bus issue, not a bad track record!

 

[BEASLYBOO]

And Mother and son are doing a graduation trip as well, in June ! Couldn't get an OKW Studio, had to take BLT! Citricos, Cali Grill, Victoria & Alberts! Woohoo, not totally selfless! Can't wait!

 

[Simba's Mom]

Definitely, the buses make the stop at HH each time!

Umm, maybe they're supposed to but one time recently when I was at OKW, the bus filled up at Turtle Pond area and we just went directly to MK from there. I remember thinking "Boy, if I was at Miller's Road right now, I'd really be p***d waiting so long!"

 

[Deb & Bill]

Umm, maybe they're supposed to but one time recently when I was at OKW, the bus filled up at Turtle Pond area and we just went directly to MK from there. I remember thinking "Boy, if I was at Miller's Road right now, I'd really be p***d waiting so long!"

Usually if that is the case, they will send another bus right away to OKW.

 

[sheri18]

Well we are all here at OKW, for my son's wedding on Sunday..
The room situation isn't what I had hoped for but we are coping.
We did not all get in the same building so we are. Little spread out...
We got 4-1 bedroom and 2-2 bedroom
A few others are staying at Beachclub.
I am not to happy that we are not all together, seeing as we booked these so long ago, and the wedding is on Disney property, thought they might be a little more accommodating.
So far ok, as others have said property is very big....
The rooms, like others have said are very large which is so nice, but dated, nothing to bad though....

 

[Regan1103]

Hi all! We have booked at stay at OKW in Sept It will be me, my 2y/o ds and my mom. We aren't doing parks outside of MNSSHP and are looking forward to relaxing (well mom and I are, I'm sure DS has a different plan) Are we going to be able to walk to the main pool from our room? I should note, we are still a ways out from our online check in still and I am just now starting the research to figure out where we should even consider to request (i'm assuming its like the regular resorts in that you can request areas?) Are there any places you all suggest for compiled information/pictures? (we loved the 7 in 7 video, it got us extra excited for our stay). Most importantly, do the ground floor porches have fencing? DS loves to be outside but it would be much more relaxing if he can't make a run for it haha

 

[Nanajo1]

I am curious. Did you list the ressies as "traveling with"? I am hoping all my "traveling with" villas are close to each other.

 

[carlbarry]

Able to walk to main pool?
Depends on:
1. How close your building will be to Hospitality House, or
2. How far you are willing to walk
I suggest you request near Hospitality House.

Hi all! We have booked at stay at OKW in Sept It will be me, my 2y/o ds and my mom. We aren't doing parks outside of MNSSHP and are looking forward to relaxing (well mom and I are, I'm sure DS has a different plan) Are we going to be able to walk to the main pool from our room?

 

[Nanajo1]

You can hop on any bus to get to the HH.

 

[Regan1103]

We love walking around. I just couldn't tell if the property was conducive to walking around with a little one in tow. I imagine walking to the pool would be easy but the walk back may be a pain haha. Would you all suggest trying to get a room near a quiet pool and then walking/taking the bus to the main pool? Little buddy loves "swimming" ...bath time is a different story, I assume it's because he can splash mommy in the pool but not in the tub haha

 

[Deb & Bill]

We love walking around. I just couldn't tell if the property was conducive to walking around with a little one in tow. I imagine walking to the pool would be easy but the walk back may be a pain haha. Would you all suggest trying to get a room near a quiet pool and then walking/taking the bus to the main pool? Little buddy loves "swimming" ...bath time is a different story, I assume it's because he can splash mommy in the pool but not in the tub haha

If you have a stroller, walking around OKW works out great with a small child. And you can take the stroller to the pool, too.

 

[Regan1103]

If you have a stroller, walking around OKW works out great with a small child. And you can take the stroller to the pool, too.

that's great to hear! thanks

 

[Princess Leia]

I am interested to know if the drinks machine at Turtle Shack is open outwith the hours Turtle Shack is open for service. If not it would seem to be of limited use to rope drop people.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Well we are all here at OKW, for my son's wedding on Sunday..
The room situation isn't what I had hoped for but we are coping.
We did not all get in the same building so we are. Little spread out...
We got 4-1 bedroom and 2-2 bedroom
A few others are staying at Beachclub.
I am not to happy that we are not all together, seeing as we booked these so long ago, and the wedding is on Disney property, thought they might be a little more accommodating.
So far ok, as others have said property is very big....
The rooms, like others have said are very large which is so nice, but dated, nothing to bad though....

To get all of those in the same building, it would need to be an almost empty building. Which would be very hard to find. OKW is pretty much booked up all the time.

 

[petbren]

Looking to book a 2bdrm. I would like near HH. I have heard there is an issue with the 1 bdrms near HH, where you have to walk through the master to get to the bathroom, but with a 2 bdrm that shouldn`t be an issue, unless you had people using the pullouts in the living room who would need also to use the main bath. Is that correct.

 

[baileygirlsmom]

Hi there, we are staying at OKW for the first time this summer, I will be renting an ECV and was wondering about the boat to DTD, are they equipped to accommodate an ECV? Thanks!

 

[carlbarry]

Yes they are! Have fun!

 

[baileygirlsmom]

Yes they are! Have fun!

Thanks so much! I am so excited to be staying there, taking my daughters BFF for her first visit, they are 17!