mrs. magoo
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We just returned from our very first stay as DVC owners. We stayed at OKW in 2 studios for 3 days and moved to AKV for 3 days in a 2 bedroom. We loved both places. They are a completely different feel. AKV (Jambo House) very upscale hotel feeling. There were times that we kinda felt out of place, but it was great to see the animals. Our room overlooked the pool. I love to people watch so it was great to sit out on the balcony and watch all the activities. Our room was a great size and the sleeper chair was a great addition. That meant that everyone got a bed and only the girls had to share. You could barely hear each other when in the different rooms. By the way the lifeguards are way too busy there. I personally watched 4 rescues in a half an hour period. In all the cases the parent was not even in the water with young swimmers. 
My kids said that the slide at the pool was depressing. We enjoyed the food court on 3 occasions. Transportation was very hit or miss and it is located far away from the magic kingdom. We waited for buses many times for more than 20 minutes.
OKW loved the pool, the slide, fun activities, very fun lifeguards. Our studios were next to each other so it worked out great. We were in building 14 great location for the hustle and bustle. Our balconies overlooked the tee of the one of the holes on the golf course. The studios were huge. We could have had a party in the bathroom. Transportation was great never waited more than 10 minutes. At the end of the night we just jumped off at pennisular rd and walked back. It was much faster than staying on the bus until our drop off.
We really can not wait to go back in 2 years. I only bought enough points to go every other year. It is what works best for us. We really think that next time we would hang out more at the resort than run off to the parks all the time.
I hope to write a full trip report since I love to read everyones.
My kids said that the slide at the pool was depressing. We enjoyed the food court on 3 occasions. Transportation was very hit or miss and it is located far away from the magic kingdom. We waited for buses many times for more than 20 minutes.OKW loved the pool, the slide, fun activities, very fun lifeguards. Our studios were next to each other so it worked out great. We were in building 14 great location for the hustle and bustle. Our balconies overlooked the tee of the one of the holes on the golf course. The studios were huge. We could have had a party in the bathroom. Transportation was great never waited more than 10 minutes. At the end of the night we just jumped off at pennisular rd and walked back. It was much faster than staying on the bus until our drop off.
We really can not wait to go back in 2 years. I only bought enough points to go every other year. It is what works best for us. We really think that next time we would hang out more at the resort than run off to the parks all the time.
I hope to write a full trip report since I love to read everyones.
I remember THAT feeling. We dreamt for ten years before buying - we wanted - in our situation - to have the money upfront. And I had that exact feeling the first year in. 
) that woman (girls not sure) go faster in that position than the on your back hands tight to your side run. I was like hmmm. She was SO right. 
I always get someone to time me - competition fuels the fun too.
When you only have 100 points you need to be frugal with them I told him. He totally figured out a scenerio which involved moving between OKW and BCV. I told him we will see, but it will not be until 2012.
