OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[OKW Lover]

As far as I know, all the buildings have three floors. However, there are portions (ends) of some buildings that are only two floors high.

 

[Nanajo1]

I have a map of buildings 11 to 28. Bld 11,12,15,16,17,19,22,24,25,29,63 have two floors. I don't have a map of the higher number buildings. I see if I can get it.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

We stayed in OKW on our first visit to WDW - loved it.

Starting to plan for our next visit and OKW is right up there in our shortlist.

Having the top floor is important to us (no feet above our heads) but would like to find out which buildings have 2 floors (as opposed to the 3 floor buildings). Does anyone know of a website/page/blog/post that lists them or identifies them on a map?

TIA

Here's info from Webmaster Doc (I believe) on the specifics of the OKW blgds:

"I spent a couple of hours last week doing a survey of the buildings at OKW. There are seven different configurations. I have assigned a letter designation to each type described below (these are my own observations and are NOT official.) All room rooms are numbered from right to left as you look at the building from the parking area. Each floor will be numbered by building number, floor and room. The studio on the lower right first floor of building 16 is #1610. The 1BR next door is #1611.

GV's are found in Buildings 15,16,19,22,25,29,43,48,49,51,53 and 63.
Buildings 62, 63 and 64 all have elevators but no other Buildings are accessible above the ground floor.
As of June 1, 2007 - all WDW resorts are smoke-free with no smoking allowed in rooms, balconies, and patios as well all public areas. There are designated smoking areas available outdoors. In Buildings 11-29, the 1BR and 2BR villas have one entrance to the master bathroom - thru the master bedroom. In Buildings 30-64, there is an additional access to the master bath thru the laundry room. The jacuzzi area is separate from the master bath which has the toilet, shower and sink.

The "near" Hospitality House booking category includes Buildings 11-14 and 23-26 and may be reserved as a guaranteed location if available. All other locations, floors and views cannot be guaranteed, but requests may be made. Charcoal grills are availabe near each of the neighborhood pools (Miller's Road, Old Turtle Pond and South Point). There are no gas grills at the resort.

All of the following building descriptions are listed from right to left, as you face the building from the parking area.

Type A buildings are all 3 stories.
1st Floor- S,1,2,2,2,1,S
2nd Floor- S,1,2,2,2,1,S
3rd Floor- 2,2,2
Buildings 13,20,21,23,26,27,28,32,33,34,36,37,39,41,42,45,46 ,47,50,52,54,56 and 62 are all Type A.

Type B buildings are all 2 stories.
1st Floor- S,1,2,1,S
2nd Floor- S,1,2,1,S
Buildings 11,17,24,30,31,40,44 and 55 are all Type B.

Type C buildings are all 3 stories.
1st Floor- S,1,2,2,1,S
2nd Floor- S,1,GV,GV,1,S (#6322 is a HCA GV)
3rd Floor- GV, GV (upper floors)
Buildings 15,16 19,22,25,29,43,49,51,53 and 63 are all Type C.

Type D buildings are all 3 stories.
1st Floor- 2,1,S,S,1,1,S,S,1,2
2nd Floor- 2,1,S,S,1 1 S,S,1,2
3rd Floor- 1,S,S,1 1 S,S,1
Buildings 14,18,35 and 38 are all Type D.

Type E- #48 is a 3 story building.
1st Floor- S,1,2,2,2,GV (#4815 is a HCA GV)
2nd Floor- S,1,GV,GV,GV,GV(upper Floor)
3rd Floor- GV,GV,GV (upper floor of all)

Type E- #49 is a 3 story building.
1st Floor- S,1,2,2,2,1,S
2nd Floor- S,1,GV,GV,GV,1,S
3rd Floor- GV,GV,GV (upper floor of all)

Building 48 and 49 are the only Type E buildings and each has a variant configuration.

TypeF is a 3 story building.
1st Floor- S,1,2,2,1,S,1,S
2nd Floor- S,1,2,2,1,S,1,S
3rd Floor- S,1,2,2
Building 64 is the only Type F.

TypeG is a 2 story building.
1st Floor- S,1,2,2,2
2nd Floor- S,1,2,2,2
Building 12 is the only Type G."

 

[lojo]

Thank you all for replying - and so quickly too.

That's really great info, I'd never have found it myself.

Off to mark it all unto my map now and get my planning started.

 

[chocolateMinnie]

can anyone help me - studio apartment fridges - would I fit a half gallon of milk and a half gallon of juice in the door? Thanks. As I am from the UK we're not used to half gallon bottles so no idea what size they will be. thanks.

 

[chepic]

can anyone help me - studio apartment fridges - would I fit a half gallon of milk and a half gallon of juice in the door? Thanks. As I am from the UK we're not used to half gallon bottles so no idea what size they will be. thanks.

I do believe we were able to fit the half gallon in the door. They don't fit too much. We drive so when we have gotten the studio, we use a cooler.

Cheryl

 

[chepic]

Just booked Chef Mickey for our August trip. 12 of us, 8 of them have never been, so we got ourselves a 2 bedroom for the 8 of them and a studio for us. Should be a great time. Driving down. 4 adults, 8 kids. Going to request our favorite place, turtle pond. Already asked for same building, which I pray happens since we are using the kitchen in the 2 bedroom. I know there is no guarantee, but with a little luck and some pixie dust, it might happen.
Thinking of nice restaurant for the 4 adults to go one of the nights. Been to just about all of them so looking for something different.

Happy planning. Cheryl

 

[eeyoresmom]

Try going to YouTube and watch videos of tours of OKW studios. I saw one yesterday with the fridge opened. It did look like 2 half gallons would fit on the door ( but not 1 gallon)

 

[Nanajo1]

If you tell MS you are traveling together they will note that so you will close by.

 

[chocolateMinnie]

I do believe we were able to fit the half gallon in the door. They don't fit too much. We drive so when we have gotten the studio, we use a cooler.

Cheryl

Thanks for your help. Trying to work out what will go in there as never stayed in a dvc studio

 

[chocolateMinnie]

Try going to YouTube and watch videos of tours of OKW studios. I saw one yesterday with the fridge opened. It did look like 2 half gallons would fit on the door ( but not 1 gallon)

that is a brilliant tip - off over there now - would never have thought to check that out.

 

[chrisaman]

I am staying at OKW in September. My question is how hard is it to get to the magic kingdom by 8:00am for crystal palace ADRs when it doesn't open till 9. We won't have a car. Are we going to need to take a taxi or do the busses usually run early enough to get us there?

 

[chepic]

I am staying at OKW in September. My question is how hard is it to get to the magic kingdom by 8:00am for crystal palace ADRs when it doesn't open till 9. We won't have a car. Are we going to need to take a taxi or do the busses usually run early enough to get us there?

Not hard at all. Be on the 7ish bus to magic kingdom. Buses start running early for that reason. There is a special area that people with breakfast reservations go through at the gaits.

Have fun,

Cheryl

 

[chrisaman]

Not hard at all. Be on the 7ish bus to magic kingdom. Buses start running early for that reason. There is a special area that people with breakfast reservations go through at the gaits. Have fun, Cheryl

Okay. I was just looking at the disneyworld web site and it said they only run an hour before opening so I was a little worried. By your post I am assuming they run earlier than that so that is good

 

[eeyoresmom]

They do run that early. Disney should clarify that, it causes a lot of confusion.

 

[mlittig]

I love staying at Old Key West I always have pre-park opening breakfast reservations and have never had a problem getting there using Disney's bus system

 

[chrisaman]

I love staying at Old Key West I always have pre-park opening breakfast reservations and have never had a problem getting there using Disney's bus system

Good to know. Thanx

 

[dianeschlicht]

Got back two days ago from our March OKW and Ft. Myers trip. We were fotunate to get our favorite building at OKW! We had a 1 bedroom in building 45!!! Wonderful canal view room.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Got back two days ago from our March OKW and Ft. Myers trip. We were fotunate to get our favorite building at OKW! We had a 1 bedroom in building 45!!! Wonderful canal view room.

We have a similar trip coming up soon. OKW followed by Marco Island.

Did you do online check in, Diane?

 

[RoutemanDan]

Got back two days ago from our March OKW and Ft. Myers trip. We were fotunate to get our favorite building at OKW! We had a 1 bedroom in building 45!!! Wonderful canal view room.

We're headed down next month and hope to get our favorite, 45 or 46. Fingers crossed!