First Timer Staying at Old Key West

[maryblanchard49]

Hi I'm new here! I'll be staying at Old Key West and I'm looking for any recommendations. Thank you

 

[FunnyLady1966]

Hi I'm new here! I'll be staying at Old Key West and I'm looking for any recommendations. Thank you

Recommendations for what specifically? The resort itself? The pool and the Gurgling Suitcase is great. We stayed there years ago.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

Love this resort. Take advantage of the awesome, relaxing boat transportation to and from Disney Springs - plan a dinner or entertainment a night or 2 at DS.

 

[maryblanchard49]

Thank you so much for your recommendations. Is the boat transportation free?

 

[FunnyLady1966]

Thank you so much for your recommendations. Is the boat transportation free?

It's a more "Kid free" resort which is great for empty nesters. Very laid back and everyone was friendly.

 

[com_op_2000]

Just wanted to drop in and say:
Home and Much

 

[CarolynFH]

Is the boat transportation free?

Yes, like all onsite Disney transportation, the boats from OKW to DS are free.

 

[maryblanchard49]

It's a more "Kid free" resort which is great for empty nesters. Very laid back and everyone was friendly.

Oh good. My kids are not in school anymore. My youngest just graduated high school and they like the more peaceful environment lol so that's good to know. Thank you for your input of OKW. Very helpful.

 

[FunnyLady1966]

Oh good. My kids are not in school anymore. My youngest just graduated high school and they like the more peaceful environment lol so that's good to know. Thank you for your input of OKW. Very helpful.

Enjoy!

 

[Lori Duck]

Make a res for Olivia's, enjoy Conch Flats store, enjoy drinks in your pool chair, enjoy every moment of OKW! It's awesome! (The 1 bdrm is the bomb!)

 

[maryblanchard49]

Make a res for Olivia's, enjoy Conch Flats store, enjoy drinks in your pool chair, enjoy every moment of OKW! It's awesome! (The 1 bdrm is the bomb!)

Thank you! I will give Olivia's a try

 

[KimMcGowan]

Make a res for Olivia's, enjoy Conch Flats store, enjoy drinks in your pool chair, enjoy every moment of OKW! It's awesome! (The 1 bdrm is the bomb!)

Don’t just eat at Olivia’s- eat the fried chicken. And the conch fritters. Trust me on this

 

[maryblanchard49]

lol got it ! Thanks that sounds pretty yummy

 

[jimmytammy]

We love OKW! It’s a peaceful, relaxing resort. As others mentioned eat at Olivia’s at least once, check out Gurgling Suitcase, catch the free boat to DS, grab a meal or 2 while there, pools are awesome, especially fond of the Turtle Pond area
Enjoy!!

 

[CarpeDisney]

If you can’t get a reservation at Olivia’s, you can also order their food “to go” and bring it to your room. Take advantage of the huge balcony (if you’re staying in a 1 bedroom or bigger villa) and enjoy a meal out there!

Just stayed at Key West for the first time, a few weeks ago. Loved the size of the 2 bedroom villa, and the relaxing atmosphere of the resort! It quickly became a family favorite. Enjoy!

 

[cedricandsophie]

OKW is our favorite resort. We always ask for close to hospitality house rooms. The one and two beds have full size washer and dryer. Big kitchen. Good views of golf course or water. The pool is great. And there is a terrific kids program. My husband and I like the tennis courts and shuffleboards. And fried chicken at Olivia’s. The boat to Disney springs is very convenient.

 

[iteachlit]

Don’t just eat at Olivia’s- eat the fried chicken. And the conch fritters. Trust me on this

Conch fritters are no longer available. They were replaced with a shrimp version in March.

 

[MICKIMINI]

We've owned OKW since 1996 and still love it! Our favorite area (it's set up like neighborhoods) is Turtle Pond for the gorgeous quiet pool. There is a seasonal snack bar and grills you can use. There is a bus stop, however a rental car is best as you can park in front of your villa. It is best to have snacks and drinks available in your villa as it is a bit of a hassle to drive/bus to Conch Flats store. You can buy a case of bottled water there, just ask.

The Hospitality House area is best if you use a bus to get around. Conch Flats store and Olivia's is there too along with the theme pool.

Enjoy!

 

[iteachlit]

I really like OKW. However, I am not a fan of Olivia's. We have dined there twice; both were terrible experiences.

First Visit
On our first visit, we were a party of six, staying in a 2BR at OKW. We were seated on time; that's the only positive thing I can say. Our server did not come to the table for well over 20 minutes. When he finally stopped by, he said he would be right back to get our drink orders. It was ten minutes later when he returned. So, 30 minutes in and we still did not have drinks.

He returned with our drinks, but didn't bring bread. Every other table had bread. Not us.

One member of our party had numerous dietary restrictions. The server said that the chef would be right out. You guessed it: 20 minutes longer to see the chef. We ordered after the chef left the table.

It took another 40 minutes to get our food. We finally asked for bread. The server never refilled drinks.

Oh, the server was also sweating profusely and reeked of body odor. Yuck!

We originally planned to order desert, but I couldn't stomach the thought of ordering something else. I spoke with the manager. He apologized and gave us each three FastPasses to use the next day.

Second (Likely Last) Visit
On our departure day in November 2019, my wife and I had some time to kill. We decided to give Olivia's a try since we were at OKW and a reservation was available.

When we were seated, our very nice server informed us that some of the kitchen equipment was causing the circuits to trip or setting off the fire alarm. As a result, the deep fryers, oven, and grill were not being used. We had our choice of salads or cold sandwiches.

It was OK, but we couldn't try some of the more popular menu items.

We won't be back.

 

[ambula603]

Order the banana bread french toast and homemade berry compote from Olivias...SO GOOD!