OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[glaserjm]

There are a few options for running at OKW. If you run internally through the resort you can cover a little over three miles without having to repeat anything. That's also a path connecting the resort to DTD you can access near the South Point pool.
Aside from the trail at FW that connects it to WL, it's my favorite place to run on property.
Good luck!

 

[momtwoboys]

thanks everyone for being so kind to answer my nutty questions. We watched some videos of the studios after the reno and they look really nice. Is this true in person? The BWV studios looked iffy in pics but in person they were ok. The perk there was totally location to 2 parks. The A/C controls in the room were ancient. Are they the same at OKW? We are going for 9 days and only doing 3 park days with hopping. More resort time, swimming, running and relaxing. DTD for Movies, Bowling, eating and poking around in shops. Let's see if this will be an option to book in a HH studio this wed! If not we will be at AKV which means still at Disney so either way it will work out.

 

[SnowWhite2]

Hi - we are going to stay for a few nights at OKW in Nov before our cruise and I'm really excited to stay there. SSR is our home and fav resort so I think we'll really like OKW. It is just DH and I and we will have a car. What area should we request for the villa and why? Where can you catch the boat to DD? Anything especially fun or unique to do there?

TIA!

 

[jd65]

thanks everyone for being so kind to answer my nutty questions. We watched some videos of the studios after the reno and they look really nice. Is this true in person? The BWV studios looked iffy in pics but in person they were ok. The perk there was totally location to 2 parks. The A/C controls in the room were ancient. Are they the same at OKW? We are going for 9 days and only doing 3 park days with hopping. More resort time, swimming, running and relaxing. DTD for Movies, Bowling, eating and poking around in shops. Let's see if this will be an option to book in a HH studio this wed! If not we will be at AKV which means still at Disney so either way it will work out.

I believe AC units around WDW are universal and all resorts have the same age AC.

OKW has amazing decor and landscaping but it isn't overpowering like at values, moderates or many deluxes. That's how the villas are; subtle and homey, especially OKW.

Hi - we are going to stay for a few nights at OKW in Nov before our cruise and I'm really excited to stay there. SSR is our home and fav resort so I think we'll really like OKW. It is just DH and I and we will have a car. What area should we request for the villa and why? Where can you catch the boat to DD? Anything especially fun or unique to do there? TIA!

If you have a car, any area is fine. If you rather be walking distance to HH, request Penninsular Road or Millers Road. The boat to DD is at HH by the pool. OKW has lots of activities, movies under the stars, fire pits, volleyball, tennis, basketball, ping pong, a Community Hall and biking. Everyone's tastes are different though.

 

[carlbarry]

Although, I do know they have suspended boat rentals (not bike, just boat) because they didn't want people boating to DTD during construction.

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The boar rentals are not "suspended." Disney stated that the contract was not renewed with the company running it. Apparently the company was not making enough money, due to too few rentals.

 

[MrsJobba1]

Hello,
Just wondered if anyone could help.

My dh and myself are hoping to book a 1 bedroom at okw at the 7 month window.

We won't have a car - what would be the area for us to request ?

 

[WILDERNESS FAN 55]

Hello,
Just wondered if anyone could help.

My dh and myself are hoping to book a 1 bedroom at okw at the 7 month window.

We won't have a car - what would be the area for us to request ?

Not knowing exactly when that 7 month date is I can recommend building 26 which is part of HH Hospitality House area. It was perfect distance to walk/stroll to the pool -Goods To Go- Olivias - Gurgling Suitcase and the rest. Plus a bus stop just a few yards from the building without any bus noise. Enjoy your stay !

 

[carlbarry]

Not knowing exactly when that 7 month date is I can recommend building 26 which is part of HH Hospitality House area. It was perfect distance to walk/stroll to the pool -Goods To Go- Olivias - Gurgling Suitcase and the rest. Plus a bus stop just a few yards from the building without any bus noise. Enjoy your stay !

I happen to be in building 26 right this second!
It is a very nice area; the buildings are in a cul de sac, and thus removed from the noise on Peninsular. And it is indeed a short walk to HH and the facilities there.

 

[MrsJobba1]

Thank you
We r going late April 2015.

What are the 1 bedrooms like there?

 

[carlbarry]

Thank you
We r going late April 2015.

What are the 1 bedrooms like there?

I was upgraded to a 1 BR last December.
It is great. It is big-945 square feet. The living room and bedroom are separated, offering more privacy and quiet. It has a full size washer and dryer.

 

[WILDERNESS FAN 55]

I happen to be in building 26 right this second!
It is a very nice area; the buildings are in a cul de sac, and thus removed from the noise on Peninsular. And it is indeed a short walk to HH and the facilities there.

Oh that's it make me JEALOUS !! We stayed 10 days there in a 2br top floor a little over a year ago. Loved it. Enjoy

 

[DisneyDiana]

I will be staying in a studio in November and will not have a car. We were not able to book the Near HH category. Is building 26 specifically in that area or can I still request it?

 

[carlbarry]

I will be staying in a studio in November and will not have a car. We were not able to book the Near HH category. Is building 26 specifically in that area or can I still request it?

Building 26, along with the other buildings in this cul de sac-23, 24, 25-are all Hospitality House category, and thus a separate booking category, not a "request" category.

 

[DisneyDiana]

Thanks. Is there any building that would get us reasonably close that is not in the HH category?

 

[jd65]

I was upgraded to a 1 BR last December. It is great. It is big-945 square feet. The living room and bedroom are separated, offering more privacy and quiet. It has a full size washer and dryer.

What are the chances of being upgraded. We have a stay there in a week and we will have a studio. Wouldn't mind a 1 BR though :3

 

[carlbarry]

What are the chances of being upgraded. We have a stay there in a week and we will have a studio. Wouldn't mind a 1 BR though :3

Upgrades are very rare.
Here is why I was upgraded:
Although I booked 11 months out, when I arrived they didn't have my room, and gave me a non-HH room. I complained bitterly. They offered me a 2 BR near HH, but wanted to deduct the points! No way.
So I went to the non-HH studio. My Magic Band got me in once, and 30 seconds later stopped working. After about an hour a "runner" came over and took care of the problem. While she was gone, I noticed that the air conditioner near the kitchenette was leaking from the ceiling, and when the compressor stopped, a flood would cascade from the ceiling.
When she returned, I showed her that. She said a technician had to come, that I can't be there when that happens, and that it is completely unacceptable. She then obtained a 1 BR for my 3 night stay. Time elapsed since arrival: about 3 hours.

 

[WILDERNESS FAN 55]

Thanks. Is there any building that would get us reasonably close that is not in the HH category?

Building 27 is not a HH category . It is on main road but set back a little.

 

[Deb & Bill]

What are the chances of being upgraded. We have a stay there in a week and we will have a studio. Wouldn't mind a 1 BR though :3

Upgrades for points stays seldom happen. Unless you are there for maybe only one night and they need the room you have to a guest with a longer stay. Or, you are paying cash.

Upgrades happen because the category you booked doesn't have anything left when it is time to give you a villa. Or there is a problem in your villa, like a bad leak or no electricity or a fire or something like that.

With timeshares you book the size and location you need and want. Not hope and wish for something better to just appear.

 

[jd65]

Upgrades for points stays seldom happen. Unless you are there for maybe only one night and they need the room you have to a guest with a longer stay. Or, you are paying cash. Upgrades happen because the category you booked doesn't have anything left when it is time to give you a villa. Or there is a problem in your villa, like a bad leak or no electricity or a fire or something like that. With timeshares you book the size and location you need and want. Not hope and wish for something better to just appear.

We don't own vacation club, we are paying. This is our first stay at a vacation club resort, we are arriving late at night and it is not a popular time of year to stay (next week). Apparently arriving late shouldn't affect our placement in the room we paid for (just hoping it isn't one of the last studios that happens to be run down).

 

[carlbarry]

Apparently arriving late shouldn't affect our placement in the room we paid for (just hoping it isn't one of the last studios that happens to be run down).

They don't really keep run down rooms ready for people who arrive late LOL. Don't worry about that--and have a great time!