OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[Chuck S]

To clarify, the only buildings with elevators are 62, 63 and 64. These building are not included in the Near HH booking category, though they are very close to HH.

 

[Pumbas]

Thank you for your help.

 

[MickeyMominBmore]

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!!

Thanks!

 

[Amirah95]

Has anybody made special room requests and have actually gotten them honored? If so, how many times out of your total trips?

I was reading the AKV thread and most people there say they never get their requests honored. I wonder if it's even worth me even making a request. The only request I have is a room without a view of shrubs and no 2nd or 3rd floor in a building with no elevators (DH has serious diabetic foot issues).

 

[carlbarry]

Has anybody made special room requests and have actually gotten them honored? If so, how many times out of your total trips?

I was reading the AKV thread and most people there say they never get their requests honored. I wonder if it's even worth me even making a request. The only request I have is a room without a view of shrubs and no 2nd or 3rd floor in a building with no elevators (DH has serious diabetic foot issues).

First time I went to OKW, I requested Near HH, which is really a category, not a request, and I got it.
Second time I went, even though the reservation was made 11 months out, I was told they had nothing near HH.
First time I stayed at AKL I asked for "near lobby" and was given it. Second time I went, I asked for "near lobby" and was given a room almost as far from the lobby as you can get.

 

[OKW Lover]

We only make general requests, typically asking for the Turtle Pond section, and have pretty much always gotten them.

 

[mom2my3kids]

How many people are allowed to stay in the one bedroom?

 

[SusieBea]

Has anybody made special room requests and have actually gotten them honored? If so, how many times out of your total trips?

I was reading the AKV thread and most people there say they never get their requests honored. I wonder if it's even worth me even making a request. The only request I have is a room without a view of shrubs and no 2nd or 3rd floor in a building with no elevators (DH has serious diabetic foot issues).

I get my requests met almost every time. We typically request Turtle Pond, golf view, and not first floor. One time I requested a specific building for a grand villa and did not get that, however.

 

[bbn1122]

How many people are allowed to stay in the one bedroom?

5 in a 1 bedroom. King bed in master, sofa bed and sofa chair in living room.

 

[Chuck S]

How many people are allowed to stay in the one bedroom?

5 + a child age 2 or younger.

You will have the following sleeping areas:

King bed in master suite
Queen fold out couch in living room
Single fold out chair in living room
Pack n Play for the infant

 

[Amirah95]

First time I went to OKW, I requested Near HH, which is really a category, not a request, and I got it.
Second time I went, even though the reservation was made 11 months out, I was told they had nothing near HH.
First time I stayed at AKL I asked for "near lobby" and was given it. Second time I went, I asked for "near lobby" and was given a room almost as far from the lobby as you can get.

We only make general requests, typically asking for the Turtle Pond section, and have pretty much always gotten them.

I get my requests met almost every time. We typically request Turtle Pond, golf view, and not first floor. One time I requested a specific building for a grand villa and did not get that, however.

Thanks! ^^^

Also, where is the Turtle Pond again? Is it at 42, 43, 44? I'm trying to locate it on the resort map. Thanks!

 

[carlbarry]

Thanks! ^^^

Also, where is the Turtle Pond again? Is it at 42, 43, 44? I'm trying to locate it on the resort map. Thanks!

41, 42, 43, 44. 40 is between the 2 loops.

 

[Amirah95]

41, 42, 43, 44. 40 is between the 2 loops.

Thank you!

 

[SusieBea]

Thanks! ^^^

Also, where is the Turtle Pond again? Is it at 42, 43, 44? I'm trying to locate it on the resort map. Thanks!

Turtle Pond includes buildings 30-44. We happen to like the village pool there.

 

[carlbarry]

Turtle Pond includes buildings 30-44. We happen to like the village pool there.

Those are all the buildings on Old Turtle Pond Road. But the buildings actually around the pool are 40-44.

 

[SusieBea]

Those are all the buildings on Old Turtle Pond Road. But the buildings actually around the pool are 40-44.

When you make a request for Turtle Pond, those buildings are all options you may be given.

 

[hmillerbarilla]

Hey everyone:

Just returned from a long vacation-BCV and OKW. Thought I'd share some things I learned.

First, we requested an elevator room since my oldest daughter is mildly handicapped, she has braces on her legs and stairs aren't very easy for her. Our request wasn't accepted, but the front desk worked with us to get us on the first floor. We were in building 15 which was close to the Miller's road bus stop and close to HH. I was happy with it.

Now for the pool situation:
We all know that Disney's pool closure is different across the board. I think it's been in the last year and a half the changes have happened.

During our entire week at the BCV, the quiet pool never closed. I was very happy and encouraged to see this.

At OKW, my sister and I were at the Miller's road quiet pool one night with other families until maybe 1:30 am. Not a problem.

The next night at the Miller's road quiet pool, a security guard came around 11:45 and asked all of us to leave. There were maybe 3 or 4 families there. No problem, we grabbed our towels and left. He stood there while we all packed up. Once in our villa, we called the front desk to learn about the quiet pool hours.

Just last week, we were told that all quiet pools and obviously the main pool close. But, that Turtle Pond pool is OPEN 24 HOURS. We suggested a walkway from Miller's Road to Turtle Pond. Apparently, security makes rounds and asks people to leave when they find people in the pools. They don't seek them out, just check on them while they make their rounds. Also we were told that each resort makes their own pool hours. You can always ask for the Duty Manager to find out the pool hours at the resort you are staying at.

So that's the latest. Just wanted to share!

 

[Chuck S]

During our entire week at the BCV, the quiet pool never closed. I was very happy and encouraged to see this.

At OKW, my sister and I were at the Miller's road quiet pool one night with other families until maybe 1:30 am. Not a problem.

The next night at the Miller's road quiet pool, a security guard came around 11:45 and asked all of us to leave. There were maybe 3 or 4 families there. No problem, we grabbed our towels and left. He stood there while we all packed up. Once in our villa, we called the front desk to learn about the quiet pool hours.

All the quiet pools, including Turtle Pond, used to have signage stating they closed at 10:30 and the hot tub jets were turned off.

 

[Amirah95]

Those are all the buildings on Old Turtle Pond Road. But the buildings actually around the pool are 40-44.

Yep, I was looking for the buildings that surround the pool area. Thanks!

When you make a request for Turtle Pond, those buildings are all options you may be given.

And this is good info to know when the time comes to "negotiate" at check-in. Thanks!

 

[Amirah95]

I booked my stay online...I wasn't given a choice of a category. I just booked a one bedroom for 7 nights. Does it tell me some where in my reservation online what my category is? Or should I just take some time out to call?