OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[CarlyMur09]

Is the refillable mug station at the Turtle Shack outside or inside where access may or may not be locked?

This is one of the reasons why I maybe leaning towards trying to request a Building that is near the Turtle Pool House. I like that it has a little arcade, a snack bar and shuffleboard to play. What time does the Shack close when serving food? We will be here at the beginning of August.

The arcade only has 2 machines right now, I think. Used to have more, but they took those out for the refillable mug station.

The access point to the arcade is outside. It wasn’t locked when the shack was opened, but if it is locked, use your magic band to get in.

 

[CableKC]

The arcade only has 2 machines right now, I think. Used to have more, but they took those out for the refillable mug station.

The access point to the arcade is outside. It wasn’t locked when the shack was opened, but if it is locked, use your magic band to get in.

Thanks. I think that I will call back Disneyworld Reservations to update my request.

 

[CableKC]

On my 1 rest day, I'm going to be getting up early to try the Fun Run at OKW. I doubt that I will be able to drag my kids and Wife to join me.....but after that, we will have about 4 hours to spend at OKW. I plan on taking the kids to go swimming at the main pool and breakfast at Olivia's ( which I know will taste GREAT after running for 1.8 miles ). Another thing that I wanted to do was to rent bikes to go biking ( yeah, to work off the Eggs Benedict ). Is there a Bike trail in the Resort or is it just a matter of biking down Old Turtle Pond Road, South Point Road or to Miller's Road?

The reason I ask is because I saw Resort Tour videos on YouTube that shows that there are trails and paths that go to Saratoga Springs ( I think ). I was just wondering if there are places that we can bike to that is a little "off the beaten trail".

Other than biking and swimming at the Resort, any other outdoor activities that we can do that teenagers may enjoy at OKW?

I may also go run on my own ( if I am not dead tired ). Anyone else run around the resort or anywhere cool to see that isn't known on the OKW Property?

 

[Deb & Bill]

You can run/walk down the path to Disney Springs. It starts by South Point and is about one mile long. I'm not sure you can take the bikes there. But they did have those surrey bikes in the past. With OKW being more level than the Boardwalk, you can get a nice ride around the resort. But you cannot walk/ride/run on the cart paths or golf course.

 

[ILoveMyDVC]

Plus, if you are a Pepsi fan (including Dr Pepper), you can enjoy those at OKW. Otherwise, you won't be able to until you get home. You can buy exactly what you prefer to drink and not just what Disney offers.

Wait, people actually choose Pepsi????

 

[ILoveMyDVC]

Plus, if you are a Pepsi fan (including Dr Pepper), you can enjoy those at OKW. Otherwise, you won't be able to until you get home. You can buy exactly what you prefer to drink and not just what Disney offers.

Wait, people actually choose Pepsi????

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Wait, people actually choose Pepsi????

Yep. Or used to. Don't drink much soda anymore.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Wait, people actually choose Pepsi????

I grew up in the Chicago area and that's what they mostly drank there. Unless it was RC. Moved to Texas and go used to Dr Pepper.

 

[ILoveMyDVC]

I grew up in the Chicago area and that's what they mostly drank there. Unless it was RC. Moved to Texas and go used to Dr Pepper.

I was a Coca Cola fiend and now it's water and some wine. Getting older isn't as much fun as I thought it would be.

 

[CarolynFH]

I was a Coca Cola fiend and now it's water and some wine. Getting older isn't as much fun as I thought it would be.

Laughing with you, not at you!

 

[CableKC]

You can run/walk down the path to Disney Springs. It starts by South Point and is about one mile long. I'm not sure you can take the bikes there. But they did have those surrey bikes in the past. With OKW being more level than the Boardwalk, you can get a nice ride around the resort. But you cannot walk/ride/run on the cart paths or golf course.

Hmmmm.....nice. If I somehow wake up and am able to go for a morning run.......I may decide to run all the way down and through to Disney Springs early early in the morning.

 

[CableKC]

The last time I went ( which was 4 years ago ), I think I had to bring quarters to operate the Washing/Drying machines at POR.

Does anyone know if the Laundry washing/drying machines require actual quarters to operate?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

The last time I went ( which was 4 years ago ), I think I had to bring quarters to operate the Washing/Drying machines at POR.

Does anyone know if the Laundry washing/drying machines require actual quarters to operate?

DVC resorts have free laundry. They usually still look like they take coin but do not require any. You will need to either bring your own detergent or purchsae a pack in the laundry room. They've got a "green" detergent that I didn't find particularly impressive but it is there if you need it.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Hmmmm.....nice. If I somehow wake up and am able to go for a morning run.......I may decide to run all the way down and through to Disney Springs early early in the morning.

Not too early because the path isn't lit. It's only passable during daylight hours.
The washers and dryers in the villas don't require any money at all. They are standard washers and dryers. The ones in the laundry rooms near the pools are also free for DVC guests and require HE detergent. They are the large commercial type washers and dryers.

 

[Simba's Mom]

I grew up in the Chicago area and that's what they mostly drank there. Unless it was RC. Moved to Texas and go used to Dr Pepper.

Another Texan who loves Dr Pepper here. One reason I'm a faithful Southwest Airlines flyer is that they have Dr Pepper. I remember one time, as soon as I got on the plane, I told the flight attendant, "I haven't had Dr Pepper for a week, you'd better have some for me!"
In all the times I've stayed at OKW, I never noticed that they had Pepsi products (and especially, hopefully, Dr Pepper). I'll check that next time. DH loves that Olivia's has his favorite sandwich, the Duval Burger.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Another Texan who loves Dr Pepper here. One reason I'm a faithful Southwest Airlines flyer is that they have Dr Pepper. I remember one time, as soon as I got on the plane, I told the flight attendant, "I haven't had Dr Pepper for a week, you'd better have some for me!"
In all the times I've stayed at OKW, I never noticed that they had Pepsi products (and especially, hopefully, Dr Pepper). I'll check that next time. DH loves that Olivia's has his favorite sandwich, the Duval Burger.

You won't find any Pepsi, including Dr Pepper, at WDW. It's totally Coke products. You have to go offsite and buy your own. They might not even have any at the Speedway Stations on the property.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

They might not even have any at the Speedway Stations on the property.

They also have not had Pepsi in the past.

 

[CableKC]

DVC resorts have free laundry. They usually still look like they take coin but do not require any. You will need to either bring your own detergent or purchsae a pack in the laundry room. They've got a "green" detergent that I didn't find particularly impressive but it is there if you need it.

If that is the case, then....WOW....that's great. The last 2 times that we went at POR, I'd have to make sure that I brought about $10 in quarters just to do 4 days of laundry.

 

[CableKC]

Not too early because the path isn't lit. It's only passable during daylight hours.
The washers and dryers in the villas don't require any money at all. They are standard washers and dryers. The ones in the laundry rooms near the pools are also free for DVC guests and require HE detergent. They are the large commercial type washers and dryers.

Whenever I go on vacation, I really try to push myself to wake up and run ( or try to run after we get back from dinner ). I hope to get up early to run before heading off to the parks.....but I'll be operating off of 6 hours of sleep for the entire week we are there. I doubt that I'd be able to get up early enough where there is little sunlight.

Thanks for the advise. I will look into running to Disney Springs. I think that it'd be nice to jog though Disney Springs early in the morning. I remember running my only Disneyland Half-Marathon and running through both Disneyland and Disney California. It was neat to see the places that are usually full of people empty.

 

[Melissafent7]

Great information, thanks Chuck!