OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[Amirah95]

Is it true that building 30 and under do not have an entrance from the living area into the bathroom and that everyone will have to go through the bedroom to get to the bathroom? I read that in another thread. We booked a 1 bedroom.

Which buildings have elevators? I read that some where on here, can't find and I didn't write it down.

Thanks!

 

[OKW Lover]

Is it true that building 30 and under do not have an entrance from the living area into the bathroom and that everyone will have to go through the bedroom to get to the bathroom? I read that in another thread. We booked a 1 bedroom. Which buildings have elevators? I read that some where on here, can't find and I didn't write it down. Thanks!

Yes it is true that only buildings 30 and higher have that extra entrance to the master bath
Buildings 62, 63 & 64 have elevators

 

[Pumbas]

My first DVC reservation is 2 studios near hospitality. My DH and are traveling with my parents. Any suggestions on the best rooms?

 

[Chuck S]

Pretty much a studio is a studio. If your parents can handle stairs, I'd recommend requesting 2nd or 3rd floor, thus avoiding a handicap room, unless one is needed.

In the "near HH" category I prefer the buildings across the bridge from hospitality, especially if you'll be driving, as the parking is better. These are Bldgs 23 to 26.

 

[Amirah95]

Yes it is true that only buildings 30 and higher have that extra entrance to the master bath
Buildings 62, 63 & 64 have elevators

Thanks!

 

[Scrap_Vamp]

2 weeks!!! Us too! First OKW stay! Our whole family is thrilled, and as a family of 7 it is going to be awesome not have 2 connecting rooms. I requested canal view and highest floor (I don't mind the stairs, I would rather have a view).

We have requested high floor in a building with an elevator as my mum is disabled, but she hates the noise of anyone above!

 

[yellobutterfly]

2 weeks!!! Us too! First OKW stay! Our whole family is thrilled, and as a family of 7 it is going to be awesome not have 2 connecting rooms. I requested canal view and highest floor (I don't mind the stairs, I would rather have a view).

We will be there at the same time as well, family if 7!! We will be in a 2 br villa, what is the best building to request for that?

 

[jndmommy]

Hi all:

I wanted to know what section are buildings 45 & 46 considered. I like the view, close proximity to pool and bus stop. Thanks in advance.

 

[WILDERNESS FAN 55]

We will be there at the same time as well, family if 7!! We will be in a 2 br villa, what is the best building to request for that?

We stayed in 2br 3rd floor of bldg. 26 last year. View of a lake in back and very close to both HH (considered HH area) and a bus stop near without any bus stop noise . Enjoy your trip.

 

[carlbarry]

My first DVC reservation is 2 studios near hospitality. My DH and are traveling with my parents. Any suggestions on the best rooms?

I agree with the higher floor. First time I stayed I had a higher floor; the view was of the golf course from front and back.
Second time I stayed I chose first floor. No good. Front view was the walkway, where anybody walking by could look into the room. Back view was of hedges. AND there were air conditioning units right off the patio. Fortunately, there was a leak in the ceiling and they upgraded me to a 1 BR on a higher floor. That was much better.

 

[anett]

Where does the OKW boat drop of @ DTD and can I take an inter lagoon boat to pleasure island boat dock? We have ressies @ Paradisco and I read awhile ago that the pleasure island boat dock was closed? Does anyone know if it's now open?

 

[Chuck S]

Where does the OKW boat drop of @ DTD and can I take an inter lagoon boat to pleasure island boat dock? We have ressies @ Paradisco and I read awhile ago that the pleasure island boat dock was closed? Does anyone know if it's now open?

OKW and SSR drop off/pick up on West Side, behind House of Blues.

 

[Cottager]

OKW and SSR drop off/pick up on West Side, behind House of Blues.

So with the West Side bus stop closed due to the parking garage construction, I assume you can still take a bus from OKW to the Marketplace? Just making sure the boat isn't the only option for accessing Downtown Disney.

 

[Chuck S]

In June the buses were running to Marketplace and Pleasure Island stops. The Westside bus stations have been unused for quite some time.

 

[Cottager]

In June the buses were running to Marketplace and Pleasure Island stops. The Westside bus stations have been unused for quite some time.

Sorry, I meant Pleasure Island buses not West Side buses. I understand that the Pleasure Island buses were closed on June 11, 2014 permanently so only the Marketplace bus stop is in operation along with the West Side boat launch.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/transportation/bus-transportation/news/30may2014-downtown-disney-pleasure-island-bus-stop-permanently-closing.htm

 

[MickeyMominBmore]

Hi all!

DVC Member since 2012 and OKW is my home resort. I've stayed at HHI and AKV and this is the first year I'm going "home". I have read some horror stories on Trip Advisor and am a little scared by what I read. Anyone been recently with no issues? Staying Near Hospitality House....

 

[Deb & Bill]

Hi all!

DVC Member since 2012 and OKW is my home resort. I've stayed at HHI and AKV and this is the first year I'm going "home". I have read some horror stories on Trip Advisor and am a little scared by what I read. Anyone been recently with no issues? Staying Near Hospitality House....

Ignore the horror stories on TA. Squeaky wheels or guests who don't understand how a timeshare works. We've stayed at OKW at least 16 times since 1998 and have not had problems. In fact, it's our favorite resort. We just don't care much for the HH area because of the buses and small parking lots (some guests driving over to use the main pool park in the spaces that are for the resorts guests staying in those units).

 

[carlbarry]

Hi all!

DVC Member since 2012 and OKW is my home resort. I've stayed at HHI and AKV and this is the first year I'm going "home". I have read some horror stories on Trip Advisor and am a little scared by what I read. Anyone been recently with no issues? Staying Near Hospitality House....

EVERY place has horror stories on Tripadvisor!
I stayed last December, and am going back this September. My Magic Band failed upon my second entry into the room. Also, the air conditioner in the ceiling, near the wet bar in the Studio, was dripping. This seems to be common. Even the technician who came to fix it said it's never fixed correctly.
I was then upgraded to a 1 BR. It was fantastic.

 

[carlbarry]

I should actually have said I've stayed twice. First time was near HH, upper floor, building 11. Quiet, private, with front and back views of the golf course, and short walk across parking lot to HH. I loved it.
Second stay as I noted above had some bumps. But all the CMs were great, and the "runner" who worked to solve my problem and then upgraded me, even brought me a gift basket.

 

[teacher383]

We are looking forward to our first stay at OKW and our first Disney trip as DVC members!