Balcony views at OKW - The DIS Discussion Forums

howlongtillsummer? · 08-17-2009, 07:56 AM

Hi guys

I am hoping to book a studio at OKW for next year. We have never visited it before. My DH and I would like to relax on the balcony in the evenings. Can you recommend a view type to request to have a nicely lit view.

I guess I am better to state a type rather than a number?
Any of you had pleasant evening views?

Many thanks

yasuern · 08-17-2009, 08:16 AM

We've stayed at OKW quite a few times and really never requested anything except top floor

this is a bldg config. - tell you what type unit is were

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=1251562

and this is a map of OKW

http://www.wdwinfo.com/resortmaps/okwmap.htm

We have stayed AT Millers Pond bldg 18
Turtle pond bldg 37
and
Southpoint bldg 53 and 54

all IMHO nice views

BUT ask for a top floor because most of the A/C units sit outside some of the studios patio/balcony and can be loud when on your balcony/patio.

OKW is beautiful peaceful with a charm not found in many resorts

YOU WILL ENJOY YOUR STAY!

Sue

dianeschlicht · 08-17-2009, 08:20 AM

I agree that top floors are best. For the best view even from a studio (and some studios are view challenged), I'd ask for buildings 45, 46, and 55. One of the issues with 56 is that you COULD get the studio on the end nearest the road, and that will include those pesky Disney buses with the squeeky brakes, so I didn't include that one in the list!

howlongtillsummer? · 08-17-2009, 12:34 PM

Thank you very much for your responses. I really appreciate them.

This will be my first time staying onsite and I am very excited!!

Best wishes.

Chuck S · 08-17-2009, 01:27 PM

And the buildings with the worst views (IMO) are 27, 28 and 29. Most studios are on the ends of the buildings, so they all have so-so views, nothing awful, nothing to brag about, with the exception of bldgs 45, 46 and 55 that have a lovely canal view.

There are a few studios in the corners of the "U" shaped buildings, and they tend to have a little better view than the studios on the "ends" of the buildings.

But, overall, one studio is pretty much like any other at OKW.

howlongtillsummer? · 08-17-2009, 02:20 PM

Do you think, in that case, that I should try to just request "a view" rather than specify pool etc? Might I have more chance? Or if they are all much of a muchness should I just take what I get?

Thanks so much for your help!

DebbieB · 08-17-2009, 02:28 PM

I usually request a water view and have always been happy. My favorites are buildings 37 & 43. I did get building 28 once and it was a bad view, it's on a fairway and was covered in trees. The room was very dark.

WebmasterDoc · 08-17-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by howlongtillsummer?

Do you think, in that case, that I should try to just request "a view" rather than specify pool etc? Might I have more chance? Or if they are all much of a muchness should I just take what I get?

Thanks so much for your help!

I would just request water view or golf view rather than trying to list specific rooms. There are actually very few buildings with poor views. I would request an upper floor since some of the gorund level views have become pretty heavily landscaped over the past 18 years.

Enjoy your stay!

howlongtillsummer? · 08-17-2009, 06:07 PM

I appreciate all the advice. I was actually going to ask for a low floor but I now see why a higher floor would have a better potential view. Fingers crossed!

Very best wishes!

Glite · 08-17-2009, 08:47 PM

OKW is great and you will love it. We are going back Oct. 2010. It is a peaceful, relaxing and very fun resort. The view is mainly of the water and trees\grass and other buildings. The slide into the pool is awesome! Have fun!

Yasuern- I am sure you all are excited also as I read your signature that you all leave in 4 days.

figmentfan0724 · 08-17-2009, 08:57 PM

We had the best view this past may, we were in a GV in Millers Road, Great view of the island green at the golf course

HappyPlace · 09-07-2009, 07:36 PM

Trying not to hijack the thread but.....

We are 2 mid-50's booked for OKW studio 9-10/9-13 short weekend trip. Our only true desire is to be close to a Hot Tub.

I read the above points about getting a High Room, Any suggestions about the HotTub?

Glite · 09-07-2009, 08:36 PM

It the best hot tub that I have ever been in. It is big, it has the blue tile on the inner side of it and the bench height is perfect. It is secluded as there is lanscape around it. Have fun and enjoy!

WebmasterDoc · 09-07-2009, 09:25 PM

There is a hot tub located at each of the pools, so no villas are far from a hot tub.

Have a great stay!

08-17-2009, 07:56 AM	#1
howlongtillsummer? DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 813	Balcony views at OKW Hi guys I am hoping to book a studio at OKW for next year. We have never visited it before. My DH and I would like to relax on the balcony in the evenings. Can you recommend a view type to request to have a nicely lit view. I guess I am better to state a type rather than a number? Any of you had pleasant evening views? Many thanks __________________ Kathryn DH DD Walt Disney World (offsite) - 1994, 2001, 2007, 2008. Disneyland Paris (Sequoia Lodge) - April 2009 21 nights Free Dining Old Key West August 2010.

08-17-2009, 08:16 AM	#2
yasuern DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: SALISBURY, MA Posts: 2,188	We've stayed at OKW quite a few times and really never requested anything except top floor this is a bldg config. - tell you what type unit is were http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=1251562 and this is a map of OKW http://www.wdwinfo.com/resortmaps/okwmap.htm We have stayed AT Millers Pond bldg 18 Turtle pond bldg 37 and Southpoint bldg 53 and 54 all IMHO nice views BUT ask for a top floor because most of the A/C units sit outside some of the studios patio/balcony and can be loud when on your balcony/patio. OKW is beautiful peaceful with a charm not found in many resorts YOU WILL ENJOY YOUR STAY! Sue __________________ Yasuern Bring It On - I'm Ready!

08-17-2009, 08:20 AM	#3
dianeschlicht DVC-Trivia Contest, Apr-2006: Honorable Mention DIS Earth Angel :) I promise not to plot against the showering today I can only think of bubbles :o Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Lakeville, Minnesota Posts: 34,067	I agree that top floors are best. For the best view even from a studio (and some studios are view challenged), I'd ask for buildings 45, 46, and 55. One of the issues with 56 is that you COULD get the studio on the end nearest the road, and that will include those pesky Disney buses with the squeeky brakes, so I didn't include that one in the list! __________________

08-17-2009, 12:34 PM	#4
howlongtillsummer? DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 813	Thank you very much for your responses. I really appreciate them. This will be my first time staying onsite and I am very excited!! Best wishes. __________________ Kathryn DH DD Walt Disney World (offsite) - 1994, 2001, 2007, 2008. Disneyland Paris (Sequoia Lodge) - April 2009 21 nights Free Dining Old Key West August 2010.

08-17-2009, 01:27 PM	#5
Chuck S DVC Boards Co-Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Seguin, Texas USA Posts: 20,626	And the buildings with the worst views (IMO) are 27, 28 and 29. Most studios are on the ends of the buildings, so they all have so-so views, nothing awful, nothing to brag about, with the exception of bldgs 45, 46 and 55 that have a lovely canal view. There are a few studios in the corners of the "U" shaped buildings, and they tend to have a little better view than the studios on the "ends" of the buildings. But, overall, one studio is pretty much like any other at OKW. __________________ DVC OKW since 1992

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08-17-2009, 02:20 PM	#6
howlongtillsummer? DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 813	Do you think, in that case, that I should try to just request "a view" rather than specify pool etc? Might I have more chance? Or if they are all much of a muchness should I just take what I get? Thanks so much for your help! __________________ Kathryn DH DD Walt Disney World (offsite) - 1994, 2001, 2007, 2008. Disneyland Paris (Sequoia Lodge) - April 2009 21 nights Free Dining Old Key West August 2010.

08-17-2009, 02:28 PM	#7
DebbieB DVC Member BWV 99 You have to compare apples to apples Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: PA Posts: 28,863	I usually request a water view and have always been happy. My favorites are buildings 37 & 43. I did get building 28 once and it was a bad view, it's on a fairway and was covered in trees. The room was very dark. __________________

08-17-2009, 06:07 PM	#9
howlongtillsummer? DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 813	I appreciate all the advice. I was actually going to ask for a low floor but I now see why a higher floor would have a better potential view. Fingers crossed! Very best wishes! __________________ Kathryn DH DD Walt Disney World (offsite) - 1994, 2001, 2007, 2008. Disneyland Paris (Sequoia Lodge) - April 2009 21 nights Free Dining Old Key West August 2010.

08-17-2009, 08:47 PM	#10
Glite I was 2 years old when I first went to the happiest place. I have been a Diser ever since. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA. Posts: 124	OKW-Have Fun! OKW is great and you will love it. We are going back Oct. 2010. It is a peaceful, relaxing and very fun resort. The view is mainly of the water and trees\grass and other buildings. The slide into the pool is awesome! Have fun! Yasuern- I am sure you all are excited also as I read your signature that you all leave in 4 days. __________________ '72 off site, '78 off site, '82 Polynesian, '83 DL off site, '87 Polynesian, '95 off site, 2000 off site, 2006 Pop Century, 2007 Pop Century & OKW, 2009 SSR & All Star Movies.

08-17-2009, 08:57 PM	#11
figmentfan0724 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: stow, ohio Posts: 1,046	We had the best view this past may, we were in a GV in Millers Road, Great view of the island green at the golf course __________________ DVC SSR MEMBER!!!! AND NOW AKV MEMBER!

09-07-2009, 07:36 PM	#12
HappyPlace Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 6	Trying not to hijack the thread but..... We are 2 mid-50's booked for OKW studio 9-10/9-13 short weekend trip. Our only true desire is to be close to a Hot Tub. I read the above points about getting a High Room, Any suggestions about the HotTub?

09-07-2009, 08:36 PM	#13
Glite I was 2 years old when I first went to the happiest place. I have been a Diser ever since. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA. Posts: 124	It the best hot tub that I have ever been in. It is big, it has the blue tile on the inner side of it and the bench height is perfect. It is secluded as there is lanscape around it. Have fun and enjoy! __________________ '72 off site, '78 off site, '82 Polynesian, '83 DL off site, '87 Polynesian, '95 off site, 2000 off site, 2006 Pop Century, 2007 Pop Century & OKW, 2009 SSR & All Star Movies.

09-07-2009, 09:25 PM	#14
WebmasterDoc Administrator Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: Indiana Posts: 20,360	There is a hot tub located at each of the pools, so no villas are far from a hot tub. Have a great stay! __________________ Doc Assistant Webmaster DIS doc@wdwinfo.com

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