OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[WolfpackFan]

Where is that restaurant located?

http://www.myvacationcountdown.com/

Japan in Epcot.

 

[Cinders Mum]

Hey Cheryl

So glad to hear you are heading back soon honey, we've another 18 weeks or so to go until we return to OKW.

Shirley, you can make your requests through Disney travel Company UK, just call them up and they will note it on your booking honey.

I've already got my 2 most important requests noted, and will see how it rolls come October.

 

[Deb & Bill]

would it be over-ambitious to request either HH, or Miller or Peninsula Rd? It seems greedy to list the numbers as: 15-16, 20, 23-27, 46-46, 55, and 62-64!

Am I correct in thinking that any of those areas are good places to stay? Am I missing something that would be better or that I could add onto the request to open the options a bit? We don't care about the elevators as much as we want a great view and a walking distance to HH within a few mins (Im not sure what the walking distances are from those areas). I think we would be using the main pool most due to the slide.

Did you book Hospitality House area or not? 23-26 are HHA. 15-16, 20, 27, 46, 55 and 62-64 are not HHA. HHA is a booking category.

 

[heathers4um]

Did you book Hospitality House area or not? 23-26 are HHA. 15-16, 20, 27, 46, 55 and 62-64 are not HHA. HHA is a booking category.

My goal was to book HH category, but they were already booked so I figured I would put in a request and waitlist it just in case, but also request the other areas if HH area didn't come through. I think if I am less specific and more general I will have a better chance than specifying building numbers so maybe I will request a canal or golf course view. Sound about right?

 

[Mickeygolf]

We are staying at OKW for the first time in November. When there are multiple bus stops, I prefer being one of the first to be picked up. Which would this be at OKW? I thought about requesting the first two stops. We do not have the HH category booked, as it was not available.

Thanks!!

If you have a HH booking then ask for Peninsular Road. It's the first bus stop when they come into OKW. It's a great location and so easy to get to the pool, community hall, good's to go, and the other Hospitality House options.

Good luck!!!

Edit: My bad, I missed that you didn't get the HH booking. You might try buildings 15 - 18 which would be very close to the Hospitality House area without actually being HH bookings. Sorry about that...

 

[dianeschlicht]

would it be over-ambitious to request either HH, or Miller or Peninsula Rd? It seems greedy to list the numbers as: 15-16, 20, 23-27, 46-46, 55, and 62-64!

Am I correct in thinking that any of those areas are good places to stay? Am I missing something that would be better or that I could add onto the request to open the options a bit? We don't care about the elevators as much as we want a great view and a walking distance to HH within a few mins (Im not sure what the walking distances are from those areas). I think we would be using the main pool most due to the slide.

First of all, you can't request 23-26 unless you are booked in the HH category. That is NOT a request but is a booking category. If you request Miller's Road, you will get 15-22, so that would be a separate request. IF you request an elevator building, that would be 62-64. If you want 45, 46, 55, 56, that would be a "canal view" request. For what it's worth, I would NOT request 27-29. Those buildings have poor views in general.

 

[chocolateMinnie]

Still in the dithering stage for 2014 - have found out the answers to most questions on here so thank you very much.

Do all the villas have 'street' type entrances (not needing to walk along the waterside at night is my concern due to my daughter's allergy to mosquito bites)

Am I right in thinking that there are no carts for pool towels at DVC pools so do I need to take my own?

Do all studios have either patios or balconies or just some of them?

Thanks for any help you can offer.

 

[OKW Lover]

Still in the dithering stage for 2014 - have found out the answers to most questions on here so thank you very much.

1. Do all the villas have 'street' type entrances (not needing to walk along the waterside at night is my concern due to my daughter's allergy to mosquito bites)
   
2. Am I right in thinking that there are no carts for pool towels at DVC pools so do I need to take my own?
   
3. Do all studios have either patios or balconies or just some of them?

Thanks for any help you can offer.

1. All the villas have entrances directly from the parking area in front of them. No need to walk along the water.
   
2. There are towels at the DVC pools
   
3. All units (not just studios) have a patio or balcony.

 

[WILDERNESS FAN 55]

First of all, you can't request 23-26 unless you are booked in the HH category. That is NOT a request but is a booking category. If you request Miller's Road, you will get 15-22, so that would be a separate request. IF you request an elevator building, that would be 62-64. If you want 45, 46, 55, 56, that would be a "canal view" request. For what it's worth, I would NOT request 27-29. Those buildings have poor views in general.

I disagree on the view from 27-29 they look onto a pond and one of the golf course holes. Frankly ,depending on what you like, it is the perfect view! Quiet with water , trees and ducks.

 

[chocolateMinnie]

1. All the villas have entrances directly from the parking area in front of them. No need to walk along the water.
   
2. There are towels at the DVC pools
   
3. All units (not just studios) have a patio or balcony.

Thank you that is really helpful. The deal in the UK for 2014 seems too good to be true (or would be if we didn't need flights ) and although we thought it would have to be a mod or value if we went next year the deal for OKW is amazing so think we might just jump in. Thanks very much.

 

[Cinders Mum]

chocolateminnie

the UK deal is fantastic, we are very spoiled being offered what we are. It's a no brainer for me and many of my clients because of the way the numbers stack up. You won't regret it.

Val
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[chocolateMinnie]

chocolateminnie

the UK deal is fantastic, we are very spoiled being offered what we are. It's a no brainer for me and many of my clients because of the way the numbers stack up. You won't regret it.

Val
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Thanks for the advice - really helpful.

DH is not in favour of flying again but I reckon if I wait another 12 months he'll have had enough of the poor service and bad weather here in the UK and be itching to go too

Also by then we won't have been for two years and will have had time to save again

 

[3cuteDISkids]

Just got my reservation number from my rented points ressie for January :woot

We found OKW when resort hopping on our first (short) trip. When we walked in we instantly knew we were home! Now only 212 days until our first stay

 

[dianeschlicht]

I disagree on the view from 27-29 they look onto a pond and one of the golf course holes. Frankly ,depending on what you like, it is the perfect view! Quiet with water , trees and ducks.

From 29???? I've never seen anything but trees and the view of t he golf course beyond the trees from there. Now 27 might be different, but I've never stayed in that one.

 

[Yorkshirelass]

just had another look at the menu, and found chicken tempura , so it looks like we could have a "family" meal !

Going to try to make a reservation .

Thanks

Hi Cheryl
Did you get in to TE for dinner?
Shirley

 

[cherjp]

Sure did quite looking forward to it too,still got some credits left so if we really enjoy it then we might be able to go again later in the holiday as well. Getting closer now can't wait ! Cases getting 1st packing at the weekend ! I say 1st packing as I will repack and change my mind a couple of times ! !

 

[WILDERNESS FAN 55]

From 29???? I've never seen anything but trees and the view of t he golf course beyond the trees from there. Now 27 might be different, but I've never stayed in that one.

Yeah my bad . View from 27 is what I was talking about. We were in 2632 and shared the view with them. That was end of May which right now seems like 6 months ago

 

[bstarprincess37]

My husband and I just closed today on our OKW contract! Hoping our first stay will be around New Years. I am keeping my fingers crossed that by the time our points show up and we get our packet there will still be some availability!

Btw, does anyone know how rental on tennis racquets and balls go for the tennis courts? My DH and I like to play, thought it would be nice to spend a morning at the court.

 

[scottish mum]

We have booked our 1st trip to OKW for Oct 2014, its a long way away but I'm still very excited . We have a 1bed booked.

At the moment I think we would prefer to be nearer a quiet pool, am I right in thinking there is a snack bar at one? If so can anyone give me any tips on what the best buildings would be. Also we won't have a car but I think we will manage without one.

Also I think we would prefer to be on an upper floor, I really don't like sleeping on the ground floor

 

[Chuck S]

We have booked our 1st trip to OKW for Oct 2014, its a long way away but I'm still very excited . We have a 1bed booked.

At the moment I think we would prefer to be nearer a quiet pool, am I right in thinking there is a snack bar at one? If so can anyone give me any tips on what the best buildings would be. Also we won't have a car but I think we will manage without one.

Also I think we would prefer to be on an upper floor, I really don't like sleeping on the ground floor

Yes, there is a snack bar near the Turtle Pond pool, unless it has changed there is no grill, so they serve pre-packaged items like sandwiches and salads. I would recommend requesting to be near Turtle Pond bus stop, that way you'll be fairly close to the pool area and also convenient to a bus stop. Also know that there was a design change during construction for the one bedrooms. Buildings 30 and higher (this includes the Turtle Pond area) have two entrances to the bathroom, which could be important if you have anyone sleeping on the foldouts in the living room.