OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[smdms88]

Awesome! Thank you!

 

[jd65]

Does Goos food to Go cook their own food or is it cooked at OKW and then brought out to there? Seems like a small QS restaurant compared to other resorts.

 

[Chuck S]

Does Goos food to Go cook their own food or is it cooked at OKW and then brought out to there? Seems like a small QS restaurant compared to other resorts.

Goods to Go prepares their own food. Turtle Shack, near the Turtle pond neighborhood pool has pre-packaged foods.

 

[MOM POPPINS]

The chowder was very good is it from the restaurant ?

 

[jd65]

18 days!

 

[TaraPA]

Hi everyone, I have been haunting this thread for ideas, suggestions and questions regarding OKW? Thank you everyone for sharing.

I am sitting in my dedicated 2 bedroom as I type this post. We are in building 23, 2nd floor, with a great water view with fountain. We really like the location. Wow, these villas are huge. The only thing I miss is the 3rd bathroom I would get at BLT. Everyone is sleeping and it is great to use the bathroom etc without waking sleeping family members.

I did not realize that due to construction at DTD there are no more boT rentals. The CM said and they probably would not be coming back.

I just walk the resort this morning it is beautiful. It is not as big to me, as it appears on the map. It is big, but the map made it seem like it goes for miles.

Yesterday, my family arrived we were really pooped from the early morning traveling. My boys are older 14, 16 and 20, so there is no dragging them anywhere anymore. And that okay. But after a lunch at GOOdies and some down time. We walked around by HH and they decide they wanted
to Surrey Ride.

Now, they last time they did the surrey the were 5, 7 and 11 at WL. The little one fell off and hurt his leg....that what I remember! Ok....I. Will go!

The CM at the Community Hall called it the Sorry Ride, but this guys are tall and in shape, so there really was no peddling for me.

We had a blast....I want to apologize to anyone on the main sidewalks around 4pm yesterday....their goal was to see how fast they could go!!!!

We ate at OLIVIA's last night....delicious ...the wait staff was great! We had a 7:20p ADR, but I called over and they took us earlier at 6:30p. Conch fritters delicious .....Shrimp PO boy is huge, Pork chops, Shrimp and Grits and Steak were a hit. My one son order catch of the day, he liked it but maybe not the best choice for him....he ate off everyone's plates.

My older son is away at college and really only comes home for a few weeks at Christmas and the other two, you know how teenagers can be. But by the end of the day I found myself in my king size bed with the DS-16 and DS -20 wrapping their arms around me as we watched some show on WolfMan and Dogman!!!

Thanks...Disney and DVC for giving us this time each year to reconnect!!!

Thanks for the mini review. Sounds like you're making wonderful new memories!!!

 

[NC State Tigger]

Do any of the buildings "near Hospitality House" have elevators?
If booked "Hospitality House" villa what building numbers would we be assigned?
What building should we request? Traveling with granddaughters, 4 yrs and
6 months. Hate to think of lugging strollers and baby stuff up and down every day, but want to be off ground floor.

 

[BobNed]

Do any of the buildings "near Hospitality House" have elevators?
If booked "Hospitality House" villa what building numbers would we be assigned?
What building should we request? Traveling with granddaughters, 4 yrs and
6 months. Hate to think of lugging strollers and baby stuff up and down every day, but want to be off ground floor.

Check out the first post in this thread for a great, color-coded map of OKW. You will see the HH buildings are 11 - 14 and 23 - 26. The buildings with elevators are 62, 63 & 64. The elevator buildings are somewhat difficult to get because they are held back as accessible buildings for those with mobility issues.

 

[famgel]

Ive been searching for a OKW villa layout map nothing coming up for me. Just basically looking to see what size villas are set up in each building and each floor. Obviously 1 bedroom lockout will be next to studios, but possible if i cant get a Grand Villa just want to know my options. Trying to house 2 older children and their families so we would like to be all together but realistically have to be prepared to split us up. But would like to be on same floor. Probably 2, 1 bedrooms and a studio. Thank you for your anticipated help and saving me some time going page to page!!!

 

[BobNed]

Ive been searching for a OKW villa layout map nothing coming up for me. Just basically looking to see what size villas are set up in each building and each floor. Obviously 1 bedroom lockout will be next to studios, but possible if i cant get a Grand Villa just want to know my options. Trying to house 2 older children and their families so we would like to be all together but realistically have to be prepared to split us up. But would like to be on same floor. Probably 2, 1 bedrooms and a studio. Thank you for your anticipated help and saving me some time going page to page!!!

I think this post will help you out:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43687775&postcount=2

 

[famgel]

I think this post will help you out:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=43687775&postcount=2

Thank you so much! Exactly what I was looking for!

 

[momtwoboys]

Can anyone tell me if the Boat to DTD is running or not due to Construction at DTD? Looking at options to rent at OKW and the close proximity to DTD and ease to get back and forth could be a plus. Interested in a studio in the HH area. We do not use a car so wondering how the bus service is. Also for runners does anyone know if the running path is decent? This is one con to staying at AKV no where to run

 

[bennifer]

Hi everyone, I have been haunting this thread for ideas, suggestions and questions regarding OKW? Thank you everyone for sharing.

I am sitting in my dedicated 2 bedroom as I type this post. We are in building 23, 2nd floor, with a great water view with fountain. We really like the location. Wow, these villas are huge. The only thing I miss is the 3rd bathroom I would get at BLT. Everyone is sleeping and it is great to use the bathroom etc without waking sleeping family members.

I did not realize that due to construction at DTD there are no more boT rentals. The CM said and they probably would not be coming back.

I just walk the resort this morning it is beautiful. It is not as big to me, as it appears on the map. It is big, but the map made it seem like it goes for miles.

Yesterday, my family arrived we were really pooped from the early morning traveling. My boys are older 14, 16 and 20, so there is no dragging them anywhere anymore. And that okay. But after a lunch at GOOdies and some down time. We walked around by HH and they decide they wanted
to Surrey Ride.

Now, they last time they did the surrey the were 5, 7 and 11 at WL. The little one fell off and hurt his leg....that what I remember! Ok....I. Will go!

The CM at the Community Hall called it the Sorry Ride, but this guys are tall and in shape, so there really was no peddling for me.

We had a blast....I want to apologize to anyone on the main sidewalks around 4pm yesterday....their goal was to see how fast they could go!!!!

We ate at OLIVIA's last night....delicious ...the wait staff was great! We had a 7:20p ADR, but I called over and they took us earlier at 6:30p. Conch fritters delicious .....Shrimp PO boy is huge, Pork chops, Shrimp and Grits and Steak were a hit. My one son order catch of the day, he liked it but maybe not the best choice for him....he ate off everyone's plates.

My older son is away at college and really only comes home for a few weeks at Christmas and the other two, you know how teenagers can be. But by the end of the day I found myself in my king size bed with the DS-16 and DS -20 wrapping their arms around me as we watched some show on WolfMan and Dogman!!!

Thanks...Disney and DVC for giving us this time each year to reconnect!!!

This post made me cry and laugh! Thank you for sharing! It's always wonderful when your surly teenagers can turn into kids again and Disney is the only place I've found that they are truly comfortable doing it!

 

[Chuck S]

Can anyone tell me if the Boat to DTD is running or not due to Construction at DTD? Looking at options to rent at OKW and the close proximity to DTD and ease to get back and forth could be a plus. Interested in a studio in the HH area. We do not use a car so wondering how the bus service is. Also for runners does anyone know if the running path is decent? This is one con to staying at AKV no where to run

As far as I know, DtD construction will not suspend to boat service to/from OKW. They have been using the Westside Dock, behind House of Blues for the DtD stop.

 

[bbn1122]

This post made me cry and laugh! Thank you for sharing! It's always wonderful when your surly teenagers can turn into kids again and Disney is the only place I've found that they are truly comfortable doing it!

Thanks for your sweet comment.....I am now trying to figure next years trip and who can come.

Love what DVC given our family...the opportunity to still vacation between paying for college and private HS.

 

[momtwoboys]

thank you Chuck S for that info. I was trying to figure out how easy it is to get to and from OKW and DTD. Is there also a walking path?? I have stayed at POR and POFQ before and didnt really ever get a good idea on proximity. We are thinking of switching from AKL at the 7 month mark possibly if there is anything open. Trying to get a feel for what this resort has to offer. Thanks !

 

[Deb & Bill]

thank you Chuck S for that info. I was trying to figure out how easy it is to get to and from OKW and DTD. Is there also a walking path?? I have stayed at POR and POFQ before and didnt really ever get a good idea on proximity. We are thinking of switching from AKL at the 7 month mark possibly if there is anything open. Trying to get a feel for what this resort has to offer. Thanks !

There is a walking path to DTD from OKW that starts near the Southpoint pool. It is just under 1 mile long and is not lit at night. My husband and son are runners and they like SSR and OKW best for running since they can go around OKW, down to SSR (staying off the golf course) and then over to DTD and the DTD hotels if they need to.

The boat or bus are probably the easiest ways to get from OKW to DTD.

 

[momtwoboys]

sounds PERFECT!!!! we have stayed at AKL before and love the restaurants and the atmosphere but I am getting some flack from my DH and DS 16 that say there is no where to run there. Was thinking to try somewhere new, last year we stayed at BWV and it was nice too. I know that the standard isnt available for all 8 nights there so was looking into other options and OKW seems to be checking lots of boxes for us. Thanks!!!

 

[jd65]

sounds PERFECT!!!! we have stayed at AKL before and love the restaurants and the atmosphere but I am getting some flack from my DH and DS 16 that say there is no where to run there. Was thinking to try somewhere new, last year we stayed at BWV and it was nice too. I know that the standard isnt available for all 8 nights there so was looking into other options and OKW seems to be checking lots of boxes for us. Thanks!!!

Don't even scare me with that question about the boat ride! I will be at OKW for the first time ever in 9 days and part of the reason we are staying there is the boat ride. Although, I do know they have suspended boat rentals (not bike, just boat) because they didn't want people boating to DTD during construction.

I am a runner and so is my father, so we are both looking forward to OKW. We have stayed at WL and they have an amazing wilderness trail that connects to the FW campgrounds. We love to run!

 

[momtwoboys]

Yup have 2 runners in our family and they liked running at BWV last year, and the year before thought POP/AOA was ok. Stayed at AKV 3 years ago and while it has been our favorite place for food and relaxing pool area, the running situation and the studio size has become an issue for my family. We hit the 7 month mark wed and was looking into OKW as an option