OKW lovers thread !!!

[Deb & Bill]

Originally Posted by Fundytrail

Is there any possibility this may have changed?

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No, every DVC villa has a pack and play in the closet. Not all the resort rooms have them, though, so it might just be a left over in programming.

[Fundytrail]

Originally Posted by Deb & Bill

No, every DVC villa has a pack and play in the closet. Not all the resort rooms have them, though, so it might just be a left over in programming.

OK, Thanks, that sounds very possible.

[Tybalt]

My husband and I are going to OKW for the first time this summer, and we are bringing his parents, brothers, and sisters. While trying to figure out which buildings to request, I have been trying (in vain) to figure out whether all of the two bedroom villas have entrances to the jacuzzi from the living room.

I see that the villas in buildings 30 and up have two entrances to the master bathroom, but I have also read that the jacuzzi is separate from the master bathroom. We really want to stay near the HH, but those buildings are numbers 11-14 and 22-26.

Do all 2 bedroom villas have entrances to the jacuzzi from the living room? Or should I request any particular buildings?

[Deb & Bill]

Originally Posted by Tybalt

My husband and I are going to OKW for the first time this summer, and we are bringing his parents, brothers, and sisters. While trying to figure out which buildings to request, I have been trying (in vain) to figure out whether all of the two bedroom villas have entrances to the jacuzzi from the living room.

I see that the villas in buildings 30 and up have two entrances to the master bathroom, but I have also read that the jacuzzi is separate from the master bathroom. We really want to stay near the HH, but those buildings are numbers 11-14 and 22-26.

Do all 2 bedroom villas have entrances to the jacuzzi from the living room? Or should I request any particular buildings?

If you get HH area, you won't have the extra door from the laundry room to the shower/toilet room. Those are only Bldg 30 and higher.

But the jacuzzi tub is separate from the shower/toilet room, but there isn't a door from the bedroom, just an opening to walk through. If someone is using the jacuzzi tub in the master bathroom, anyone in the master bedroom would hear them and possibly see them with the shutters between the bedroom and the tub. It's not private from the bedroom.

[glaserjm]

Just wanted to let all you OKW'ers know that DH and I will be holding down the fort beginning on Saturday...I can't believe my ticker is less than a week!

I have a question though, I am currently training for a half-marathon, and I'm pretty deep into the program, so am trying not to take a break during vacation. Has anyone run around OKW before? Are there sidewalks in the coves and do you feel it is safe? Does anybody have an idea of what the distance is if I basically cover the entire resort?

Thanks!
Jayne

[wdwfan0123]

I have a question though, I am currently training for a half-marathon, and I'm pretty deep into the program, so am trying not to take a break during vacation. Has anyone run around OKW before? Are there sidewalks in the coves and do you feel it is safe? Does anybody have an idea of what the distance is if I basically cover the entire resort?

Thanks!
Jayne[/QUOTE]

The website: disneyrunning.com has maps of jogging trails in the different resorts and the mileage for each route.

[disbis]

I'm afraid the only thing I've ever run for at OKW is the bus, and that was a bit of an effort.

But I hope you have a wonderful time and good luck with the half marathon.

Best Wishes

Lorraine

[Grumpy Grandma]

The website: disneyrunning.com has maps of jogging trails in the different resorts and the mileage for each route.

Thank you so much for this website. Very helpful!

[dvczerfs]

Originally Posted by disbis

I'm afraid the only thing I've ever run for at OKW is the bus, and that was a bit of an effort.

But I hope you have a wonderful time and good luck with the half marathon.

Best Wishes

Lorraine

I'm with you. The only thing i run for is the bathroom.
I do admire the people who run that marathon.
GOOD LUCK!

[stopher1]

Originally Posted by dvczerfs

I'm with you. The only thing i run for is the bathroom.
I do admire the people who run that marathon.
GOOD LUCK!

Hi Dave!

Heading back to OKW at the end of April, beginning of May. I can't wait! I love it there, definitely becoming one of my favorites at WDW.

[dvczerfs]

Originally Posted by stopher1

Hi Dave!

Heading back to OKW at the end of April, beginning of May. I can't wait! I love it there, definitely becoming one of my favorites at WDW.

The place tends to grow on you!! I wont be back to okw till September. I have a 8 night stint at the poly in may to do first. Your more than welcome to text as many pictures from "home" as you like in may!

[Woosterguy]

We were at OKW a week ago and while there discovered a path that lead over to Saratoga Springs. It was a pleasant walk on a paved path but there were a few maintenance vehicles that came along. Not sure how far it was. Path started out by BLDG 55. Enjoy

[glaserjm]

Thanks for the tips everyone! I'm so excited to just get there. We don't even have kids but DH and I still tell ourselves that we now have "two sleeps" to go! That disneyrunning.com has been very useful! Thanks for posting it wdwfan!

[WDWMom]

Originally Posted by zorro77

Early some one mentioned that re-fill mugs do not work well at OKW. I disagree. Been buying mugs for years. We usually have been their about 4 to 5 weeks in a year spring/fall. It opens up at 7am and can get drinks till 10pm. Never had any issues. We would do our morning workouts and get coffee and get what ever doing the day. Walk down if were home for a late coffee and visit with other guest. We have a fine collection of mugs from the years and pick up new ones each visit. Enjoy

If you spend a lot of time at the pool or anywhere near the HH, mugs are worth it. Our boys shoot hoops everyday and most days we spend at the pool so they are worth it to us. Now if I didn't use the main pool, I doubt I would get mugs.

[glaserjm]

Live report here from OKW. To say that we are in love would be an understatement. I can't believe the atmosphere here, it is fantastic! We are in building 25, just a short walk to HH but quiet and secluded with a few of the golf course and lake. It's just beautiful. Everyone here has been so friendly, we made quick friends at the Gurgling Suitcase over some Turtle Krawls.

I could keep gushing over and over but most people on here already know how great OKW is! I'm a convert, at this point I think we've found our home. Now we're trying to figure out a way to swing a September trip!