Old Key West Resort

[KRuns]

Also, the Disney World website hasn't been working for me for days. I just want to review the amenities at OKW but I can't get in. Anyone else having this problem?

[chalee94]

Originally Posted by KRuns

Hi again! Looking at the map, what is a "Grand Villa" (outlined in yellow)?

another name for a 3BR villa. they are tough to book closer than 11 months in.

How do I know if I have a HH booking? If it doesn't say anything, is it pretty safe to assume that I don't?

yes, it's either noted as a guaranteed part of the reservation or it's not an option. (most of the OKW owners prefer to stay away from the HH area...IMO primarily due to the traffic/parking issues.)

I am going for marathon weekend, so I want to be close to the entrance, prefer not too many stairs, and am staying in a 2 bedroom suite (or joined 1br + studio). I am looking at the buildings at the top of the map, so am I barking up the right tree?

top of the map looks like mostly HH area, yes. OKW buildings are 3 stories and only buildings 62, 63 and 64 have elevators (usually reserved for medical issues, i believe.)

Also, the Disney World website hasn't been working for me for days. I just want to review the amenities at OKW but I can't get in. Anyone else having this problem?

using the disney website is a rookie move. probably get better info at this DIS or here:

http://allears.net/acc/faq_okw.htm

[KRuns]

Thanks!!

[Deb & Bill]

Originally Posted by KRuns

Hi again! Looking at the map, what is a "Grand Villa" (outlined in yellow)?
How do I know if I have a HH booking? If it doesn't say anything, is it pretty safe to assume that I don't?

I am going for marathon weekend, so I want to be close to the entrance, prefer not too many stairs, and am staying in a 2 bedroom suite (or joined 1br + studio). I am looking at the buildings at the top of the map, so am I barking up the right tree?

Thanks a million!

(tried to quote the map but I don't have enough posts to be allowed images yet!)

Did you book using DVC points or did you book paying cash directly to Disney? If you booked using DVC points, your reservation would need to state Hospitality House area to be in that area. The bus for the marathon does not go around the resort, but just picks up at the HH. Millers Road is a good place to be in non-HH area and close to the HH area. My husband has stayed in a Millers Road studio for the marathon and he and his buddy walked to the race start from there. Since that time, OKW has put out information that asks runners to take the bus and not walk to the start (You have to hop the fence to get to the course).

And you are staying in a villa, not a suite. DVC resorts don't have suites which are usually larger rooms (with separate bedrooms) that are on the concierge (club) floor of deluxe resorts. You also have a lockoff (a connecting studio and one bedroom). You might want to request first floor so you don't have any stairs (they can be a bugger after running 13.1 or 26.2 miles).

[KRuns]

Thanks! When I did my online check-in, I checked off "Hospitality House area" and "Millars Road Area" and with those two checked, everything else was greyed out. Should I maybe uncheck "Hospitality House Area"?

I have some more questions - forgive me if these have been asked somewhere!

Since the room has a kitchen, do they provide dish soap or will I have to buy that? How about filters for the coffeemaker?

Thanks so much, you are all awesome!

[Deb & Bill]

Originally Posted by KRuns

Thanks! When I did my online check-in, I checked off "Hospitality House area" and "Millars Road Area" and with those two checked, everything else was greyed out. Should I maybe uncheck "Hospitality House Area"?

I have some more questions - forgive me if these have been asked somewhere!

Since the room has a kitchen, do they provide dish soap or will I have to buy that? How about filters for the coffeemaker?

Thanks so much, you are all awesome!

They provide dish soap, but not coffee filters. Depending on how you booked (DVC or DRC), you will get at least one new packet of filtered coffee each service day. But if you are a coffee drinker, you'll want more.