OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[carlbarry]

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

WELCOME HOME!

 

[MickeyMominBmore]

Thanks for the feedback. I feel a little better.

 

[POOH&PIGLET]

Can you see golfers playing from the OKW room balconies?

 

[carlbarry]

Can you see golfers playing from the OKW room balconies?

If the balcony overlooks the golf course, yes.

 

[Nanajo1]

We watched off the balcony our sons and sons in law play. We also had an errant ball land in the bushes . DH pointed it out to the golfer. Pretty funny!

 

[bbn1122]

So excited we got a welcome email yesterday from Disney for our visit next week to OKW. We did the on line check in yesterday.....we can not wait...we will be there next Friday for the first time.

 

[carlbarry]

So excited we got a welcome email yesterday from Disney for our visit next week to OKW. We did the on line check in yesterday.....we can not wait...we will be there next Friday for the first time.

WELCOME HOME!

 

[Amirah95]

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).

Is this frowned upon because I planned on doing this...driving over to HH so DD7 can use the pool slide.

I was going to request for a villa near HH, but DH said he rather have one near a quiet pool and having the option of driving over to HH with DD7 whenever she wanted to use the slide.

I don't want to impose on the people living there while we're there. I had no idea the parking lot was so small.

We will be first timers at OKW come June.

 

[carlbarry]

Is this frowned upon because I planned on doing this...driving over to HH so DD7 can use the pool slide.

I was going to request for a villa near HH, but DH said he rather have one near a quiet pool and having the option of driving over to HH with DD7 whenever she wanted to use the slide.

I don't want to impose on the people living there while we're there. I had no idea the parking lot was so small.

We will be first timers at

The main pool is there for ALL guests of OKW. In fact, DVC members are allowed to pool hop there, too.
The parking lot is not all that small. You are allowed to park there to use all the amenities located near HH, including the ferry. That is what the lot is for. There is separate parking for people staying at HH units. In my two stays at OKW, and several visits to OKW, I have never had a problem parking.
It is your right as a guest at OKW. Please do NOT hesitate to use the facilities you are entitled to use--and are paying to use!

 

[Leleluvsdis]

Is this frowned upon because I planned on doing this...driving over to HH so DD7 can use the pool slide.

I was going to request for a villa near HH, but DH said he rather have one near a quiet pool and having the option of driving over to HH with DD7 whenever she wanted to use the slide.

I don't want to impose on the people living there while we're there. I had no idea the parking lot was so small.

We will be first timers at

Buildings 45/46 are very easy walking distance to the HH pool if you are interested in that area. You are also SUPER close to a quiet pool and bus stop!! LOVE LOVE LOVE OKW!! Enjoy your stay!!

 

[Amirah95]

Buildings 45/46 are very easy walking distance to the HH pool if you are interested in that area. You are also SUPER close to a quiet pool and bus stop!! LOVE LOVE LOVE OKW!! Enjoy your stay!!

Thanks! On the map those buildings look far away. Yikes. What kind of views can we expect to get in those buildings?

 

[Amirah95]

The main pool is there for ALL guests of OKW. In fact, DVC members are allowed to pool hop there, too.
The parking lot is not all that small. You are allowed to park there to use all the amenities located near HH, including the ferry. That is what the lot is for. There is separate parking for people staying at HH units. In my two stays at OKW, and several visits to OKW, I have never had a problem parking.
It is your right as a guest at OKW. Please do NOT hesitate to use the facilities you are entitled to use--and are paying to use!

Thanks for the clarification. DH said that was exactly what he thought about the situation. Your response makes me feel a lot better.

 

[carlbarry]

Thanks! On the map those buildings look far away. Yikes. What kind of views can we expect to get in those buildings?

Yeah, buildings 45 and 46 are quite a distance from HH. I respectfully disagree with the evaluation that they are a short walk from HH.
There are 2 possible views from there: the waterway or Peninsular Road. Obviously, waterway would be preferable.

 

[WILDERNESS FAN 55]

Thanks! On the map those buildings look far away. Yikes. What kind of views can we expect to get in those buildings?

Great view of the canal that takes guests by boat to Disney Village shopping.

 

[Nanajo1]

Remember you can hop on any bus and get off at HH.

 

[gmboy95]

Can you see golfers playing from the OKW room balconies?

All day every day....and sometimes be woken up by an errant shot on your balcony!!!!

 

[gmboy95]

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....

It was, is, and has always been our favorite resort!!....we own over 400 points at AKL (stayed one time), and HHI (stayed shorts stays twice).......every other trip has been to OKW!!!!....we have been members for 14 years!!

 

[yellobutterfly]

We will be there on Tuesday - first visit, soooo excited!! What are the benefits if online check in, and should we check in online?

 

[Pumbas]

Thanks!

Are there buildings near HH with elevators? What are the cons for staying near HH?

 

[carlbarry]

Are there buildings near HH with elevators? What are the cons for staying near HH?

The only buildings with elevators are near HH.
Cons for staying near HH? I like staying near HH, but others say it's not as quiet as other areas, or the views aren't as nice, or the parking is more difficult.