OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[Chuck S]

Hey all! We will be staying at OKW Feb 20-23rd and I have a question.
I know the water in park leaves a lot to be desired. How is the water from the faucet at OKW? Just wondering if we want to order water or not.

I have never stayed at a DVC resort and really looking forward to it.

Any suggestions on anything else at OKW?

Well, that really depends upon your personal taste. I'm fine with the water at OKW. I do notice a slight taste, but it's a lot better than the tap water here at my home, I use bottled water at home.

I don't even really mind the water in the parks, but I do buy bottles in the park because the bottles are cold.

 

[parrotheadlois]

Checked in a few hours ago. Loving OKW!! My only request was near bus stop and we are right across from one. Just discovered we have an Illuminations "view". We can definitely hear them. Ate dinner at Olivia's. Yum!!!

We'll be checking in a week from today. I requested a room in the Turtle Pond area - so I wondered where your room is. My sister and family are also going, they'll have a 2BR Villa, we have a studio. I also requested a ground floor so I don't have to trudge up and down the stairs (just a little knee issue).


and we bought our points from a resale agent, Shontell Crawford (DVC by ReSale) Her agency isn't a sponsor here anymore, so I'm not sure if this info will be edited out. I'm sure dealing with The Timeshare Store would be just as easy.

We've never regretted purchasing.

 

[Tybalt]

We will be staying at OKW Feb 20-23rd

Ooh, are you running in any of the races? I am running in the Princess Half Marathon and am SO excited! If you are running, you will LOVE coming "home" to the relaxing atmosphere of OKW! (and the hot tub and sauna are great!)

 

[lisajl]

Ooh, are you running in any of the races? I am running in the Princess Half Marathon and am SO excited! If you are running, you will LOVE coming "home" to the relaxing atmosphere of OKW! (and the hot tub and sauna are great!)

Yes. I am in the 5k with my 16 year old son. My niece and her family are meeting us there. Her husband, their 16 year old son and my niece will be doing the half. Going to be so much fun!!

 

[Toniann966]

For any of you that are there now, is the main pool open?
I will be there in 6 days .
Does anyone have any current pictures or comments of my dear OKW?

 

[Valgoof]

We'll be checking in a week from today. I requested a room in the Turtle Pond area - so I wondered where your room is. My sister and family are also going, they'll have a 2BR Villa, we have a studio. I also requested a ground floor so I don't have to trudge up and down the stairs (just a little knee issue).


and we bought our points from a resale agent, Shontell Crawford (DVC by ReSale) Her agency isn't a sponsor here anymore, so I'm not sure if this info will be edited out. I'm sure dealing with The Timeshare Store would be just as easy.

We've never regretted purchasing.

We are in building 35, third floor. I think if we stay here again, I will request a golf course view, but really all the buildings look great.

 

[dwelty]

Checked in a few hours ago. Loving OKW!! My only request was near bus stop and we are right across from one. Just discovered we have an Illuminations "view". We can definitely hear them. Ate dinner at Olivia's. Yum!!!

Can you tell me if the main pool (the one with the sandcastle) is open again? It was under rehab a few weeks ago.

 

[Valgoof]

Can you tell me if the main pool (the one with the sandcastle) is open again? It was under rehab a few weeks ago.

We have seen people in it as we drove by, but we havent been in it. I will try and confirm tomorrow. There is a lot of construction here. Something is going on up by the entrance, building 32 and/or 33 is blocked off with workers on the roof and then the work going on up by Gurgling Suitcase. Nothing that has bothered us, justnoticed the ugly green tarp walls.
Sitting out on the balcony now, watching the storms roll in. It will be very difficult to stay anywhere else.

 

[anonymousegirl]

Can anyone tell me if bell services will bring your luggage all the way to your room? I have an Owner's Locker and just remembered OKW has no elevators. Not a problem for me to use the stairs, but I sure don't want to be hauling a 50lb bin up those stairs!

 

[OKW Lover]

Can anyone tell me if bell services will bring your luggage all the way to your room? I have an Owner's Locker and just remembered OKW has no elevators. Not a problem for me to use the stairs, but I sure don't want to be hauling a 50lb bin up those stairs!

Yes, bell services will bring your luggage to your room. Also, when you leave they will come and get it.

 

[anonymousegirl]

Yes, bell services will bring your luggage to your room. Also, when you leave they will come and get it.

Thanks for the info. I usually tip the bell services for having to deal with my locker, groceries, etc. This time, knowing about the stairs, I may increase my tip to reward al that hard work.

 

[gydell]

1st time staying at OKW. I will have 3 - 12yo boys with me. Which building would you recommend that is close to the food court? The pool? Thanks!

 

[Chuck S]

1st time staying at OKW. I will have 3 - 12yo boys with me. Which building would you recommend that is close to the food court? The pool? Thanks!

Well, that depends. Do you have the "near HH" category booked? If so, you'll probably get the best room near those areas that is available when you check-in. The near HH category usually includes bldgs 11 to 14 and 23 to 26.

If you don't have near HH booked, there are still several nearby buildings that should do nicely.. 62 to 64 (but as these are the only buildings with elevators, they are often held for those with mobility issues) 15, 16, 27 and 28 are pretty close and would be good choices.

 

[gydell]

Well, that depends. Do you have the "near HH" category booked? If so, you'll probably get the best room near those areas that is available when you check-in. The near HH category usually includes bldgs 11 to 14 and 23 to 26.

If you don't have near HH booked, there are still several nearby buildings that should do nicely.. 62 to 64 (but as these are the only buildings with elevators, they are oftn held for those with mobility issues) 15, 16, 27 and 28 are pretty close and would be good choices.

I don't even know what HH is so I guess not. I am trading in thru RCI. I usually stay at SSR but it wasn't available for when I needed it.

 

[dvc at last !]

Anyone have pics of the renovations -
pool etc. ?

 

[Deb & Bill]

1st time staying at OKW. I will have 3 - 12yo boys with me. Which building would you recommend that is close to the food court? The pool? Thanks!

There is no food court at OKW even like Artist's Palette at SSR. You only have Goods to Go (a smaller counter service dining with seating outside), the Turtle Shack (smaller and more limited still than Goods to Go and only open seasonally) and Olivia's (table service dining).

 

[gydell]

There is no food court at OKW even like Artist's Palette at SSR. You only have Goods to Go (a smaller counter service dining with seating outside), the Turtle Shack (smaller and more limited still than Goods to Go and only open seasonally) and Olivia's (table service dining).

Thanks! Can you get refillable cups?

 

[Chuck S]

I don't even know what HH is so I guess not. I am trading in thru RCI. I usually stay at SSR but it wasn't available for when I needed it.

Sorry...Near HH is near Hospitality House, OKWs name for the main check-in and guest services area.

 

[eeyoresmom]

Thanks! Can you get refillable cups?

Yes

 

[gydell]

Sorry...Near HH is near Hospitality House, OKWs name for the main check-in and guest services area.

Thanks!