OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[SteveAZee]

We just booked a last minute confirmed reservation for a studio next week. Is there a building that we could get top floor and it be relatively quiet? Our ds will be taking a nap and going to bed somewhat early

The last time I went I asked for top floor room to avoid having the noise of foot traffic overhead. They said it was an unusual request (and easier to fulfill) since more often people ask for ground floor rooms (since only a couple of building have elevators). I would think if you prioritize top floor and then also request to be some distance from the surrounding roads you'll be fine. I did stay in the building just inside the entrance to OKW once and heard traffic out on the patio but not really in the room.

 

[SwanVT2]

Are there walking paths around OKW like at SSR?

 

[Lost boy]

Yup, walking paths and I believe a running trail that you can walk on. My wife and I really like to walk the trail along the canal to Disney Springs, every day, most of the time we walk back too. That trail closes at dusk, so we'll walk there for dinner and take the boat back.

 

[BeachClub2014]

Just purchased our first OKW contract. Woo Hoo!

 

[LGithens]

OKW is our favorite. We typically request either Old Turtle Pond road or Hospitality House. We'd really like to try South Point, mainly the buildings right on the water. How hard a request is that to get (On the water)? Those that have stayed in that area, how do you like it? We stayed at the end of Miller's Road one year and didn't care for it at all. But we didn't have a car that trip and this time we will.

 

[Okw2020Soto]

Old Key West is my family’s first DVC resort we stood at (cash room)
My dad need surgery a few months out and we wanted to do something special for my parents so we booked a 2 bedroom July 2020 and we absolutely loved the huge DVC experience so I was able to convince my wife let’s buy in, we bought resale 50pts but that wasn’t enough lol so 2 months later add another 50pts then 3 months later add 125pts direct.
This is home to us and come July we’re staying in our first grand villa
Cant wait

 

[Ensusieasm]

Does old key west have 24 hour bell services? My Mears Connect bus will pick me up at 3am for my 6am flight. I will be solo. Can I call bell services the day before and request an appointment to have bell services pick me and my luggage up for transport to the Mears bus pick up location?

 

[CarolynFH]

Does old key west have 24 hour bell services? My Mears Connect bus will pick me up at 3am for my 6am flight. I will be solo. Can I call bell services the day before and request an appointment to have bell services pick me and my luggage up for transport to the Mears bus pick up location?

Yes, Bell Services runs 24/7. Others have reported making appointments for pickup of their Owners Locker at various DVC resorts, so I’d do as you’ve planned.

 

[Ensusieasm]

Yes, Bell Services runs 24/7. Others have reported making appointments for pickup of their Owners Locker at various DVC resorts, so I’d do as you’ve planned.

Thank you! I sure don’t want to be rolling my luggage for a great distance in the dark all by myself.

 

[snowy82]

Hello! Brand new DVC/OKW owner here! We just got our points loaded and our first trip booked for October! Super excited to join this group! All tips are welcome!!

 

[Okw2020Soto]

Congratulations Welcome Home !!!!
Great Resort

 

[Maliki2]

Just booked our first stay in December there. Even thought AKL is my home resort, it is always fun to stay somewhere else. Originally we were looking to buy OKW way back when but there were no points available then.

 

[JuliaMLB37]

I just read in a Facebook group that breakfast at Olivias recently changed for the worse. Did someone notice that too? I planned to have breakfast there on my Disney Springs Day and now Im not sure if I should consider something else. Thanks for your insight everyone.

 

[XoxoAmy]

Hi all - we just booked a 1 bed for 3 nights in early Nov (W&D runD weekend) and it will be our first OKW trip. We typically rent points but no DVC point availability anywhere that weekend! so we booked this through our TA. I am a little nervous about how far things are spread out, but hopefully it won't be that bad. We don't usually rent a car but I will on this trip, even if it's just to get from the room to HH. How often do the internal buses run?
And since I booked a room here with cash (not DVC points) is it even possible to get close to HH? Are those closer/preferred rooms for DVC bookings only?
And we can get an uber pick up/drop off from our room, correct? We tend to prefer uber to get to the parks, except for MK.

 

[bcuinohio]

Hi all - we just booked a 1 bed for 3 nights in early Nov (W&D runD weekend) and it will be our first OKW trip. We typically rent points but no DVC point availability anywhere that weekend! so we booked this through our TA. I am a little nervous about how far things are spread out, but hopefully it won't be that bad. We don't usually rent a car but I will on this trip, even if it's just to get from the room to HH. How often do the internal buses run?
And since I booked a room here with cash (not DVC points) is it even possible to get close to HH? Are those closer/preferred rooms for DVC bookings only?
And we can get an uber pick up/drop off from our room, correct? We tend to prefer uber to get to the parks, except for MK.

I think HH is only available when renting with points. Sometimes parking at HH is a little tight.

Not sure about Uber but if you have a car I would just drive to parks. There is no additional charge to park at parks if you are a resort guest. If paying cash for a room and not a DVC member, the resort will charge you for parking.

 

[XoxoAmy]

I think HH is only available when renting with points. Sometimes parking at HH is a little tight.

Not sure about Uber but if you have a car I would just drive to parks. There is no additional charge to park at parks if you are a resort guest. If paying cash for a room and not a DVC member, the resort will charge you for parking.

Ah, thanks. I didn't realize cash guests pay for parking. That might change my car rental strategy.... maybe. We'll see. I'm hesitant to drive to the parks because I'm scare of being way in the back of a far lot (we are not rope droppers). Love that uber drops off right near the front entrance to the parks (except MK of course, we will bus it for MK).

 

[georgina]

We will be checking in May 15, have always wanted to try OKW. Aiming to make this a more relaxing trip and thought about getting the refillable mugs. The newest post I could find on these was years ago, it looks like Turtleshack and Good's Food to Go are the only places to fill? What I can find for Good's says it opens at 7 AM, assuming Turtleshack hours are less. I guess it will come down to how far we end up from the HH area, I like my morning coffee!

 

[mrsap]

We will be checking in May 15, have always wanted to try OKW. Aiming to make this a more relaxing trip and thought about getting the refillable mugs. The newest post I could find on these was years ago, it looks like Turtleshack and Good's Food to Go are the only places to fill? What I can find for Good's says it opens at 7 AM, assuming Turtleshack hours are less. I guess it will come down to how far we end up from the HH area, I like my morning coffee!

If you have time, can you please take a picture of the Recreation Calendar for me to post on the Monthly Resort Recreation Calendar Thread? Thank you so much, have fun!!

 

[The Jackal]

We will be checking in May 15, have always wanted to try OKW. Aiming to make this a more relaxing trip and thought about getting the refillable mugs. The newest post I could find on these was years ago, it looks like Turtleshack and Good's Food to Go are the only places to fill? What I can find for Good's says it opens at 7 AM, assuming Turtleshack hours are less. I guess it will come down to how far we end up from the HH area, I like my morning coffee!

I thought fill stations are open 24 hours for soda.

 

[georgina]

If you have time, can you please take a picture of the Recreation Calendar for me to post on the Monthly Resort Recreation Calendar Thread? Thank you so much, have fun!!

I can try! Is it something they give you on a paper? Really looking forward to this trip and celebrating my 60th bday.

I thought fill stations are open 24 hours for soda.

I was under the impression it was only when they are open. Will find out.