Wilderness Cabin or 1bdrm OKW - The DIS Discussion Forums

5msvglow · 02-02-2013, 08:17 PM

Hi guys, first post here from a long time lurker on this fantastic forum.
Really need some advice on an upcoming stay in May at WDW.

Am travelling with my wife and 7 month old baby, and think it would be helpful to be able to put the cot somewhere separate from our bedroom - therefore we are considering a 1 bedroom apartment at OKW (or SSR) or the cabins at Fort wilderness. They both cost the same amount for the week, and both include free dining. Any advice on which to go for given comparable cost? We are hiring a car.

Also considering PFQ which is a little cheaper, and would need to use the curtain to partition the cot. Any experience? I understand OKW better than SSR since renovations.

All advice gratefully received, thanks

pepe of ohio · 02-02-2013, 08:58 PM

Only to say: location location location.... Getting to the parks the quickest and easiest way, regardless of a car.....

KatMark · 02-02-2013, 10:36 PM

I am not a "cabin" person so would never stay there. DH and I have stayed at OKW twice together (I've actually been there as I stayed there on my girls trip last year with a friend and her 6 and 8 year old), and OKW has become our second home at Disney. It's a beautiful resort.

NHWX · 02-02-2013, 10:41 PM

Both are very nice.

If you like more room, the 1 bedroom at OKW is probably the way to go. Plus it has a big tub which is nice for tired parents and laundry facilities which are nice in case you need to run a load of baby laundry.

FW Cabins (baby in the bedroom or main room?) does have smaller beds for the adults but has lovely quiet, wooded areas. You can take a boat to the Magic Kingdom and I really like the restaurant there. Once we were at the FW Cabins and in the middle of the day, near a holiday weekend, I sat outside at the picnic table and read while a book. I could hear bird song but no people-sourced noise. (Being the middle of the day, everyone was at the parks.)

If you are tall, you might want to go with OKW. If you don't want a chance at hearing your neighbors walk past your window, you might want to choose FW.

Have fun deciding!

pigletto · 02-02-2013, 11:41 PM

Personally I would vote for the one bedroom at OKW. They are a great size and its a beautiful resort. We stayed in the cabins this past summer and had a very nice trip but I prefer the overall layout and ambiance of OKW more. With a car I don't think you can go wrong at either really.

5msvglow · 02-03-2013, 04:15 AM

Some great advice, thank you. OKW is gaining the edge.

If we went cabins we'd want to put the baby in the bedroom and we'd sleep in the lounge on the Murphy bed.

momof2minnies · 02-03-2013, 08:02 AM

OKW without a doubt

Linda

Sammie · 02-04-2013, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5msvglow

Hi guys, first post here from a long time lurker on this fantastic forum.
Really need some advice on an upcoming stay in May at WDW.

Am travelling with my wife and 7 month old baby, and think it would be helpful to be able to put the cot somewhere separate from our bedroom - therefore we are considering a 1 bedroom apartment at OKW (or SSR) or the cabins at Fort wilderness. They both cost the same amount for the week, and both include free dining. Any advice on which to go for given comparable cost? We are hiring a car.

Also considering PFQ which is a little cheaper, and would need to use the curtain to partition the cot. Any experience? I understand OKW better than SSR since renovations.

All advice gratefully received, thanks

Both OKW and SSR are great resorts, just FYI, SSR has been rehabbed since OKW has, in fact some areas are just now being finished. The grounds at both are lovely with beautiful walkways.

The one thing I like best at SSR over OKW is they have an indoor counter service restaurant and OKW doesn't.

At OKW, Goods to Go, is their quick service, it is carry out only with outdoor tables.

At SSR, Artist Palette is indoor, with really nice indoor seating.

5msvglow · 02-04-2013, 01:25 PM

Wow thanks for the pics - the SSR does look nice. FW Cabins seeming a distant third now. Just to choose between SSR and OKW........ Not fussed about theming as the baby won't mind, just want nice views from a warm balcony where we'll be hiding out while the baby sleeps.

02-02-2013, 08:17 PM	#1
5msvglow Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 9	Wilderness Cabin or 1bdrm OKW Hi guys, first post here from a long time lurker on this fantastic forum. Really need some advice on an upcoming stay in May at WDW. Am travelling with my wife and 7 month old baby, and think it would be helpful to be able to put the cot somewhere separate from our bedroom - therefore we are considering a 1 bedroom apartment at OKW (or SSR) or the cabins at Fort wilderness. They both cost the same amount for the week, and both include free dining. Any advice on which to go for given comparable cost? We are hiring a car. Also considering PFQ which is a little cheaper, and would need to use the curtain to partition the cot. Any experience? I understand OKW better than SSR since renovations. All advice gratefully received, thanks

02-02-2013, 08:58 PM	#2
pepe of ohio DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hubbard, Ohio, northeast Ohio 7 miles from Pa. border Posts: 5,874	Only to say: location location location.... Getting to the parks the quickest and easiest way, regardless of a car..... __________________ "May you live as long as you want and never want for as long as you live". DIS Dads Club Member

02-02-2013, 10:36 PM	#3
KatMark DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 35,228	I am not a "cabin" person so would never stay there. DH and I have stayed at OKW twice together (I've actually been there as I stayed there on my girls trip last year with a friend and her 6 and 8 year old), and OKW has become our second home at Disney. It's a beautiful resort. __________________

02-02-2013, 11:41 PM	#5
pigletto DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 7,297	Personally I would vote for the one bedroom at OKW. They are a great size and its a beautiful resort. We stayed in the cabins this past summer and had a very nice trip but I prefer the overall layout and ambiance of OKW more. With a car I don't think you can go wrong at either really. __________________

02-03-2013, 08:02 AM	#7
momof2minnies DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Westfield,MA. Posts: 3,187	OKW without a doubt Linda __________________ 2000 OKW First trip with the kids,2001 OKW First time for my parents,2002 Marriott Grande Vista/OKW,2003 MGV,2004 OKW,2005 March Disney cruise/SSR, July-MGV, 2007 CSR, 2008 Clearwater-day trip, Marathon 2009 OKW,Nov. 2009 CSR then the Magic,Marathon 2010 OKW,June 2010 AKL,Marathon 2011 OKW, Anniversary 2011 POFQ,Disney Dream+BC 2012,Disney Fantasy 2013 4/08 First half marathon- Oleksak lumber- Ma., 2:23:35 10/08 Second half marathon-Applefest-Hollis,NH.,2:17:05 01/09 First full marathon- Disney-5:39:24 01/10 5K and Half marathon- with my brother- Disney-2:43:42 01/11 5k and Half marathon-Disney- 2:11:46 4/12 5k Castaway Cay on the Dream with Arynn

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02-02-2013, 10:41 PM	#4
NHWX DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 728	Both are very nice. If you like more room, the 1 bedroom at OKW is probably the way to go. Plus it has a big tub which is nice for tired parents and laundry facilities which are nice in case you need to run a load of baby laundry. FW Cabins (baby in the bedroom or main room?) does have smaller beds for the adults but has lovely quiet, wooded areas. You can take a boat to the Magic Kingdom and I really like the restaurant there. Once we were at the FW Cabins and in the middle of the day, near a holiday weekend, I sat outside at the picnic table and read while a book. I could hear bird song but no people-sourced noise. (Being the middle of the day, everyone was at the parks.) If you are tall, you might want to go with OKW. If you don't want a chance at hearing your neighbors walk past your window, you might want to choose FW. Have fun deciding!

02-03-2013, 04:15 AM	#6
5msvglow Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 9	Some great advice, thank you. OKW is gaining the edge. If we went cabins we'd want to put the baby in the bedroom and we'd sleep in the lounge on the Murphy bed.

02-04-2013, 01:25 PM	#9
5msvglow Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 9	Wow thanks for the pics - the SSR does look nice. FW Cabins seeming a distant third now. Just to choose between SSR and OKW........ Not fussed about theming as the baby won't mind, just want nice views from a warm balcony where we'll be hiding out while the baby sleeps.

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