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Tinks "SS" · 10-09-2009, 09:00 AM

First DVC impression, LOVE IT!

We checked in yesterday around 1p the CM was very nice and helpful. I didn't even ask but our room was ready when we got there! really wasn't expecting that. We are in building 12 and really close to HH. very nice. DH is very pleased with being so close to the main area. He has gout, and was flaring up last time we were here. The kids really like it here also. We checked out the HH yesterday and it is lovely.

We ate lunch at Olivia's and it was really good. Dh was looking over menu and said "nothing really looks good here" he is usually the adventurous one of us two. We got the special which was the open face roast beef with mashed potatoes. very good. The kids enjoyed their lunch also.

We went to MNSSHP last night and we are so sold!!! It was fabulous!! The longest we waited for any ride was 20 minutes before the party started. The parade was awesome. got front row seats in front of castle for the second run. Tried to get pics of headless horseman but was unable. Camera wouldn't work fast enough. The villians mix and mingle was cool. Hallowishes was great!! We really enoyed last night. we pooped out around 11p and couldn't go any further lol since we didn't get much sleep the night before. Already planning on coming back next year.

OH, the room, We are in a studio and it is nice. It is clean and roomy. It is me, DH, DS8 (for one more day), and DS 7 and we seem to have enough room for all of us. The boys love the balcony. We got a view of the golf course. I was really surprised. We aren't one to make demands for views and we usually get parking lots, which is ok. One side of the balcony is as everyone said overgrown but the slice of golf course is nice. I had my first cup of coffee out there!

Thanks everyone for all of the tips i have gotten here!! They have really helped. DH is beginning to see all the little helpful things that is making this work!

EDK35, i think a studio is fine for a short visit with your family!!

We are off to DTD today, then swim some and have ADRs at WCC tonight. Can't wait to explore WL!!

Buying DVC is so worth it for us! Cheers to all. Kiddos and DH stirring around now!

photobob · 10-09-2009, 09:09 AM

Sounds like your trip is off to a great start. We are planning on a trip in October next year, never been at that time, look forward to hearing more!

IAMaGR8DISMOM · 10-09-2009, 11:12 AM

OKW is our favorite resort.

Enjoy

dianeschlicht · 10-09-2009, 11:16 AM

Sounds like a great start! I probably wouldn't want to do 4 in a studio though, but I'm guessing you wont be in the room much anyway.

vandy · 10-09-2009, 02:59 PM

Here's hoping the rest of your trip is great! We consider OKW as our second home and I am wishing I was there now!

genmasjoy · 10-09-2009, 03:42 PM

Glad to hear you are having such a nice time at OKW. We were just there two weekends ago and it was great. It's our home resort but we hadn't stayed there for a while. We enjoyed taking the boat to Downtown Disney at the end of the day instead of taking a bus or driving there. We also ate dinner at Olivia's one night and enjoyed it. OKW is a nice and relaxing place to be after the crowds at the parks.

BEASLYBOO · 10-09-2009, 03:55 PM

Love OKW and I'm glad you're experiencing all of the wonderful things it has to offer. If you get a chance you can take the boat to DTD or back, it's very nice at night. We're heading to OKW in February for 4 days, school is out and I'm darn tired of doing Disney in 90 degree weather!

Enjoy the rest of your trip!

Tinks "SS" · 10-09-2009, 05:58 PM

thanks everyone for the responses. We are having a very nice relaxing trip. We did take the boat to DTD. kids really enjoyed it . that was one thing we really liked when Dh and I stayed at Dixie Landings in 1992. the boat is heavenly.

The boys got to experience the unbirthday party today. Went swimming in the main pool and hung out in the community hall today. the boys are really enjoying themselves. We are getting ready to head out to WL for dinner at the WCC.

OKW is so lovely!! Really enjoying it! Can see many visits here as a second home so far!!

Off for more fun!!

hmcfall711 · 10-09-2009, 07:49 PM

Glad to hear you are enjoying your stay. We are coming down Wednesday. I was encouraged to hear that your room was ready. I hope ours is too because we will be driving 12 hours straight through.

I had 2 questions:
How are the daily crowds?

Is is still HOT and HUMID?

(We popped in for a short stay in July and it was Hades kind of hot and I was sure that we could have taken a drink of the air it was so humid)

I hope your trip continues to me magical

Patricia721 · 10-09-2009, 08:39 PM

We stayed in 1221 last year & loved the location - close to HH & yet very quiet. OKW is wonderful - enjoy your stay!

Tinks "SS" · 10-09-2009, 09:55 PM

hmcfall 711 - it is still very hot but supposed to be cooling down a little on sunday highs in 80's i think. We have only been in the parks one day so far which was thursday for MNSSHP and the crowds were very low to me. the party was great fun and walk on rides.

patricia721 - we are in 1220 and love the location and very quiet as you have stated.

Well, we just got back from WCC for dinner and it was really good. We love a good BBQ and lots of food. We are off to Chef Mickey's tomorrow AM for breakfast and a Haunted mansion cake for my DS's bday. yeah!!! 9 tomorrow. He is so glad i mentioned doing this for his bday! He wants to go to Epcot after that so i will report on crowds there also but expect it to be more crowded with F & W going on. guess i will get to experience that after all.

Going to call it an early night since we were up so late last night. Got to get coffee ready for the AM.

Tinks "SS" · 10-10-2009, 08:20 AM

Happy birthday to my oldest DS!!! He is nine years old today! Already sang happy birthday to him in my best lounge singer voice!lol. Nobody wants to hear me sing much less even worse! hee hee.

Well we are off to Chef Mickey's for his special breakfast and his haunted mansion cake!! Very excited to be getting this special cake!

Then off to epcot. Guess i will get to try food and wine after all!

eporter66 · 10-10-2009, 08:47 AM

Awesome - have a great vacation - sounds like a great start. We are leaving in 6 days for AKV!!!!

RCharnay · 10-10-2009, 08:59 AM

Always nice to hear about a trip to our favorite place. Hope everything conitnues well-enjoy OKW and WDW. And save us all a piece of cake!

Leslie63 · 10-10-2009, 09:50 AM

Happy Birthday to you DS! It's my DS's birthday today as well, only he's 19! Time flies.

I hope he has a wonderful day and you all enjoy your trip.

My family will be arriving at OKW on Friday 10/16 for our first DVC trip. So excited!

It's nice to get your input concerning OKW, and the crowds and the weather since we'll be there soon, too! Have fun!!

Leslie

10-09-2009, 09:00 AM	#1
Tinks "SS" Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 237	Pics from OKW and stuff! First DVC impression, LOVE IT! We checked in yesterday around 1p the CM was very nice and helpful. I didn't even ask but our room was ready when we got there! really wasn't expecting that. We are in building 12 and really close to HH. very nice. DH is very pleased with being so close to the main area. He has gout, and was flaring up last time we were here. The kids really like it here also. We checked out the HH yesterday and it is lovely. We ate lunch at Olivia's and it was really good. Dh was looking over menu and said "nothing really looks good here" he is usually the adventurous one of us two. We got the special which was the open face roast beef with mashed potatoes. very good. The kids enjoyed their lunch also. We went to MNSSHP last night and we are so sold!!! It was fabulous!! The longest we waited for any ride was 20 minutes before the party started. The parade was awesome. got front row seats in front of castle for the second run. Tried to get pics of headless horseman but was unable. Camera wouldn't work fast enough. The villians mix and mingle was cool. Hallowishes was great!! We really enoyed last night. we pooped out around 11p and couldn't go any further lol since we didn't get much sleep the night before. Already planning on coming back next year. OH, the room, We are in a studio and it is nice. It is clean and roomy. It is me, DH, DS8 (for one more day), and DS 7 and we seem to have enough room for all of us. The boys love the balcony. We got a view of the golf course. I was really surprised. We aren't one to make demands for views and we usually get parking lots, which is ok. One side of the balcony is as everyone said overgrown but the slice of golf course is nice. I had my first cup of coffee out there! Thanks everyone for all of the tips i have gotten here!! They have really helped. DH is beginning to see all the little helpful things that is making this work! EDK35, i think a studio is fine for a short visit with your family!! We are off to DTD today, then swim some and have ADRs at WCC tonight. Can't wait to explore WL!! Buying DVC is so worth it for us! Cheers to all. Kiddos and DH stirring around now! __________________ me (Leigh Anne), DH (Bart), DS 9, DS 7 Last edited by Tinks "SS"; 10-11-2009 at 10:32 PM. Reason: title change

10-09-2009, 09:09 AM	#2
photobob DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: BAMA Posts: 2,636	Sounds like your trip is off to a great start. We are planning on a trip in October next year, never been at that time, look forward to hearing more! __________________ 1997 CBR 1999 ASMovies 2001 ASMusic 2003 Yacht Club 2004 Yacht Club 2005 Yacht Club 2006 CSR 2007 BWV 2007 Vero Beach 2008 VWL 2008 DCL 2008 BWV 2009 Vero Beach 2010 Vero Beach! 2010 SSR

10-09-2009, 11:12 AM	#3
IAMaGR8DISMOM Mothers are the best! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 239	OKW is our favorite resort. Enjoy __________________ "You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments when you have truly lived are the moments when you have done things in the spirit of love" -Henry Drummond "Thank Heaven you are what you always were!" - Marianne Dashwood to Edward Ferarrs, Sense and Sensibility Chapter 35

10-09-2009, 11:16 AM	#4
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	Sounds like a great start! I probably wouldn't want to do 4 in a studio though, but I'm guessing you wont be in the room much anyway. __________________

10-09-2009, 02:59 PM	#5
vandy Vacations are getaways from vacation planning! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 708	Here's hoping the rest of your trip is great! We consider OKW as our second home and I am wishing I was there now! __________________ DH DW DD(23) DD(20) DS(18) DS(15)

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10-09-2009, 03:42 PM	#6
genmasjoy Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 101	Glad to hear you are having such a nice time at OKW. We were just there two weekends ago and it was great. It's our home resort but we hadn't stayed there for a while. We enjoyed taking the boat to Downtown Disney at the end of the day instead of taking a bus or driving there. We also ate dinner at Olivia's one night and enjoyed it. OKW is a nice and relaxing place to be after the crowds at the parks.

10-09-2009, 03:55 PM	#7
BEASLYBOO DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wellington, Florida Posts: 1,631	Love OKW and I'm glad you're experiencing all of the wonderful things it has to offer. If you get a chance you can take the boat to DTD or back, it's very nice at night. We're heading to OKW in February for 4 days, school is out and I'm darn tired of doing Disney in 90 degree weather! Enjoy the rest of your trip! __________________

10-09-2009, 05:58 PM	#8
Tinks "SS" Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 237	thanks everyone for the responses. We are having a very nice relaxing trip. We did take the boat to DTD. kids really enjoyed it . that was one thing we really liked when Dh and I stayed at Dixie Landings in 1992. the boat is heavenly. The boys got to experience the unbirthday party today. Went swimming in the main pool and hung out in the community hall today. the boys are really enjoying themselves. We are getting ready to head out to WL for dinner at the WCC. OKW is so lovely!! Really enjoying it! Can see many visits here as a second home so far!! Off for more fun!! __________________ me (Leigh Anne), DH (Bart), DS 9, DS 7

10-09-2009, 07:49 PM	#9
hmcfall711 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 529	Glad to hear you are enjoying your stay. We are coming down Wednesday. I was encouraged to hear that your room was ready. I hope ours is too because we will be driving 12 hours straight through. I had 2 questions: How are the daily crowds? Is is still HOT and HUMID? (We popped in for a short stay in July and it was Hades kind of hot and I was sure that we could have taken a drink of the air it was so humid) I hope your trip continues to me magical __________________ AKV Mar. '10 AKV Oct. '09 DWLV & Wonder July '09, Pop & SSR Mar. '09, DVC members-- AKV Oct. '08, Land (CRB)/ Sea (Wonder) Oct. '08, Pop Oct. '07, CBR Oct. '06, All-Star Sports Oct. '05, All-Star Music Mar. '04

10-09-2009, 08:39 PM	#10
Patricia721 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rome, NY & SSR! Posts: 256	We stayed in 1221 last year & loved the location - close to HH & yet very quiet. OKW is wonderful - enjoy your stay! __________________

10-09-2009, 09:55 PM	#11
Tinks "SS" Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 237	hmcfall 711 - it is still very hot but supposed to be cooling down a little on sunday highs in 80's i think. We have only been in the parks one day so far which was thursday for MNSSHP and the crowds were very low to me. the party was great fun and walk on rides. patricia721 - we are in 1220 and love the location and very quiet as you have stated. Well, we just got back from WCC for dinner and it was really good. We love a good BBQ and lots of food. We are off to Chef Mickey's tomorrow AM for breakfast and a Haunted mansion cake for my DS's bday. yeah!!! 9 tomorrow. He is so glad i mentioned doing this for his bday! He wants to go to Epcot after that so i will report on crowds there also but expect it to be more crowded with F & W going on. guess i will get to experience that after all. Going to call it an early night since we were up so late last night. Got to get coffee ready for the AM. __________________ me (Leigh Anne), DH (Bart), DS 9, DS 7

10-10-2009, 08:20 AM	#12
Tinks "SS" Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 237	Happy birthday to my oldest DS!!! He is nine years old today! Already sang happy birthday to him in my best lounge singer voice!lol. Nobody wants to hear me sing much less even worse! hee hee. Well we are off to Chef Mickey's for his special breakfast and his haunted mansion cake!! Very excited to be getting this special cake! Then off to epcot. Guess i will get to try food and wine after all! __________________ me (Leigh Anne), DH (Bart), DS 9, DS 7

10-10-2009, 08:47 AM	#13
eporter66 DIS Veteran & DVC Owner at SSR Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saratoga NY Posts: 893	Awesome - have a great vacation - sounds like a great start. We are leaving in 6 days for AKV!!!! __________________ 9/97-CBR 10/99 - Offsite 10/03 - WL 11/03 - DVC Member SSR 05/04 - SSR 01/06 - SSR 10/06 - BWV 01/07 - SSR 02/08 - OKW 10/08 OKW 03/09 - All Star Movie (Disney Half Marathon)10/09-AKV 10/10 - SSR

10-10-2009, 08:59 AM	#14
RCharnay Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 456	Thanks! Always nice to hear about a trip to our favorite place. Hope everything conitnues well-enjoy OKW and WDW. And save us all a piece of cake! __________________ 2008 - January - SSR - became DVC member @ OKW 2008 - March - OKW 2008 - Oct - Vero Beach 2008 - Nov - Hilton Head 2008 - December/Jan - OKW 2010-Jan-VWL Upcoming 2010-Oct-Food & Wine

10-10-2009, 09:50 AM	#15
Leslie63 Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 20	Happy Birthday to you DS! It's my DS's birthday today as well, only he's 19! Time flies. I hope he has a wonderful day and you all enjoy your trip. My family will be arriving at OKW on Friday 10/16 for our first DVC trip. So excited! It's nice to get your input concerning OKW, and the crowds and the weather since we'll be there soon, too! Have fun!! Leslie __________________ Me-45 DH-46: DS-24 DS-21 DS-18 DGD-4 DGS-8mos.

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