OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[Chuck S]

Do I need to make an ADR for breakfast at Olivias? We plan to eat there two mornings and lunch when we arrive around 3:00. For some reason I thought it wouldnt be busy.

Dinner time is usually the busiest. I've never made reservations for Breakfast or a late lunch. If you have a large party, though, I recommend reservations. And there are exceptions, as I have seen them very busy for breakfast, occasionally.

 

[Valgoof]

Dinner time is usually the busiest. I've never made reservations for Breakfast or a late lunch. If you have a large party, though, I recommend reservations. And there are exceptions, as I have seen them very busy for breakfast, occasionally.

Just two adults. I think I will leave it alone. Eating at Olivia's or in the villa seem to be the only decisions we will be making on the fly.

 

[tigergrad]

We will be staying at OKW for the first time in April. We have a GV. There are 9 of us-
me & DH early 50's
DD, DSiL, DGS early 30's and 4
DD, DSIL - mid 20's
DS, DS's GF- 17/16

We will have a car but will most likely travel to parks at various times so being near a bus stop is important. DGS will want to go to the pool often- so walking to that would be helpful. DH will spend most of his time at the resort. He'd be happy with a decent view from the deck- river, gold course...

What building would you suggest we request? There were no near HH available when we booked.

 

[Chuck S]

Buildings 15, 16 and 19 Have GVs. All are fairly close to hospitality area. Bldg 19 is very close to a neighborhood pool, if DGS doesn't necessarily want the water slide.

 

[dcibrando]

Does anyone know if you can use your resort refillable mugs if you are eating breakfast at Olivia's? I'm guessing not but wanted to check since goods to go is very limited for breakfast

Also does the little convenience store sell pastries?

 

[Chuck S]

Does anyone know if you can use your resort refillable mugs if you are eating breakfast at Olivia's? I'm guessing not but wanted to check since goods to go is very limited for breakfast

Also does the little convenience store sell pastries?

I can't answer your mug question, as I've never used one. I would assume that they do not refill them. The store sells some individually packages Otis Spunkmeyer muffins, or larger packages of Entenmann's pastries.

 

[bookwormde]

Does anyone know if you can use your resort refillable mugs if you are eating breakfast at Olivia's? I'm guessing not but wanted to check since goods to go is very limited for breakfast

Also does the little convenience store sell pastries?

Maybe just my perception, but I do not see anyone saying anything if you want to bring in your beverage in a refillable mug, at Olivia's, OKW is the "laid back" resort.

 

[bravelitltoaster]

Anyone tried the banana bread French toast? Sounds amazing, just curious if it is as good as it sounds! Olivia's sounds like a great little place. Excited to go in May!

 

[eliz603]

We are contemplating an April trip. We are trying to decide between a 1 bedroom @OKW, or most likely, the Wyndham Bonnet Creek 2 or 3 bedroom. With the current special, OKW 1 bedroom is a smidge more than the WBC 3 bedroom. Our big factor is our difficult sleeper 2 yr old. Is the laundry room area big enough for a pack n play? I know some units have a 2nd bathroom door here; we can work around that. Is there enough room in the bedroom for a pack n play?

Just a note - DDP is not a factor in this decision.

 

[carissa1970]

We are contemplating an April trip. We are trying to decide between a 1 bedroom @OKW, or most likely, the Wyndham Bonnet Creek 2 or 3 bedroom. With the current special, OKW 1 bedroom is a smidge more than the WBC 3 bedroom. Our big factor is our difficult sleeper 2 yr old. Is the laundry room area big enough for a pack n play? I know some units have a 2nd bathroom door here; we can work around that. Is there enough room in the bedroom for a pack n play? Just a note - DDP is not a factor in this decision.

There was not enough room for it in the laundry room. Definitely would fit in the bedroom, though.

 

[eliz603]

There was not enough room for it in the laundry room. Definitely would fit in the bedroom, though.

Okay, thanks!! We were able to use the laundry room last year at BLT. I'm sure that sounds weird, but it worked wonderfully!

 

[carissa1970]

Okay, thanks!! We were able to use the laundry room last year at BLT. I'm sure that sounds weird, but it worked wonderfully!

Well, maybe it could fit there. It's been a while since I used one! Let us know what you figure out.

 

[Valgoof]

What are the hours for the boat to DTD? Is it still running with the construction?

Also, stupid question. I have never had/used a jacuzzi tub before. I am thinking it might be nice to soak the feet at night. What do I need to bring?

 

[Chuck S]

What are the hours for the boat to DTD? Is it still running with the construction?

Also, stupid question. I have never had/used a jacuzzi tub before. I am thinking it might be nice to soak the feet at night. What do I need to bring?

The boat runs from about 11am to 10pm, every 20 to 30 minutes, depending upon how many they are running. Yes it is running, it docks at the West Side dock,behind House of Blues.

For the Jacuzzi, don't use anything that makes a lot of foaming bubbles, like bubble bath. With the air jets it makes it over foamy, use a regular soap or a mild foaming bath oil.

 

[udflyer00]

OKW is the resort that my DW and I bought into 10 years ago now and we've loved it ever since!! On property we've only stayed at OKW and BWV(once) in those 10 years, but I have to say that we love OKW. BWV did have a cooler pool, but as a family of 6 now, i think we only had 2 stroller aged when we stayed at BWV I have to say it was a LONG trek to walk from the parking lot into the hotel, up the elevator, WAY down the hall (we had 2nd room from the end of a wing) with sleepy, tired, cranky kids and gear in tow... The location was awesome though and we did use more points for the preferred view for our stay and it was cool to see illuminations from our balcony, and even to just sit on the balcony and stare at the glamour of that silver geodesic sphere, Spaceship Earth, well after the park was closed... But being able to drive right up to our door, unload, and be in our room that fast is something sometimes priceless to parents with small children..

Also the room sizes are another plus, and again as our family has grown over the years since being members we'll take every inch we can get... But we've had some great memories there. Cute pictures of kids in diapers feeding the birds our $8 DVC gift shop bread to the ducks on the patio (probably wasn't $8, but it's more than it should be haha)... We are heading back down this summer after a 2.5 year hiatus we're going to try the THV, only because we have an access of points that we have to use or lose that allows us to splurge on the Treehouses, but I'd rather be at OKW for 10 points a night less and I'd be just fine. However this trip is for our 15th Wedding Anniversary and the THV is one that DW has ALWAYS wanted to try. So she'll win this trip, but next time we'll be back at OKW!!!

 

[chepic]

Anyone tried the banana bread French toast? Sounds amazing, just curious if it is as good as it sounds! Olivia's sounds like a great little place. Excited to go in May!

quite yummy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! try it

cheryl

 

[udflyer00]

I haven't had those but I really enjoyed the Conch Fritters!!!

 

[Valgoof]

The boat runs from about 11am to 10pm, every 20 to 30 minutes, depending upon how many they are running. Yes it is running, it docks at the West Side dock,behind House of Blues.

For the Jacuzzi, don't use anything that makes a lot of foaming bubbles, like bubble bath. With the air jets it makes it over foamy, use a regular soap or a mild foaming bath oil.

Thanks Chuck!!

Anyone tried the banana bread French toast? Sounds amazing, just curious if it is as good as it sounds! Olivia's sounds like a great little place. Excited to go in May!

I haven't had those but I really enjoyed the Conch Fritters!!!

I am looking forward to trying both of those in 3 weeks!!!!!!

 

[tlwfun89]

WE have an 8m dinner reservation at olivias on our arrival day as we are driving in and do not want to leavethe resort . Can anyone say if 8 Pm dinner affects the service or quality at Olivias?

 

[Chuck S]

WE have an 8m dinner reservation at olivias on our arrival day as we are driving in and do not want to leavethe resort . Can anyone say if 8 Pm dinner affects the service or quality at Olivias?

It shouldn't affect food quality in anyway. Unless they are really, really busy I would not expect it to affect service, either.