OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[mom2munchkins]

Just booked a studio at OKW. Does anyone have current pics of the studios?

 

[chalee94]

Just booked a studio at OKW. Does anyone have current pics of the studios?

check this website:

http://www.disneybymark.com/2014/07/08/relaxing-key-west-studio/

 

[Chuck S]

Note that in the photos that chalee94 linked, there is a wall mirror next to a bed. This is pretty rare, most OKW will have windows and drapes there, instead. Only the studios in the crossbar corners of "U" shaped buildings will have the mirror instead of the windows. I think there are 3 such buildings. Other than that, a studio is a studio and all are identical. All studios at OKW are part of a lockoff unit and have a connecting door to a one bedroom unit next to the table and chairs. Here's a photo of an OKW studio balcony, great place for morning coffee when the weather permits.

 

[balynn7]

Just curious of the location of the 3 bedroom villas. Are they spread out or in a particular section. Looking to stay in one in the fall and wanted to request the best location.

 

[OKW Lover]

Just curious of the location of the 3 bedroom villas. Are they spread out or in a particular section. Looking to stay in one in the fall and wanted to request the best location.

The Grand Villas are spread out through out the Resort. Somewhere there is a map of the resort showing which buildings have a GV. I'm sure somebody will have that link handy.

 

[Lost boy]

Time is getting closer for our trip home, Jan 15-26 one bdrm for me and the wife. Non of our 5 adult children can make it this year with work schedules, new births or new houses. I guess we'll just have to try and make the best of it by ourselves

 

[goofy4tink]

Hello OKW lovers! I've stayed at OKW for just one night. That was a studio right across the street from the HH. But....now I'm looking at a longer stay, in May. I'm traveling with my dd, 21, and her best friend. My dd really wanted to stay at BWV, our home resort, but that wasn't available at this late date. I'm tired of staying over at SSR, so booked OKW to see how we liked it for 5 days.

So, my question to you all is this....we will probably want to be close to a pool but also a bus stop. I find the OKW area to be very confusing...so being able to make a short walk to the bus stop would be great...vs us roaming around looking for it!!
Any thoughts on what area would be a good one? I'm sure the girls would like to be close to food, but that would be in third place as far as requests go. Thanks for any thoughts!

 

[OKW Lover]

Hello OKW lovers! I've stayed at OKW for just one night. That was a studio right across the street from the HH. But....now I'm looking at a longer stay, in May. I'm traveling with my dd, 21, and her best friend. My dd really wanted to stay at BWV, our home resort, but that wasn't available at this late date. I'm tired of staying over at SSR, so booked OKW to see how we liked it for 5 days.

So, my question to you all is this....we will probably want to be close to a pool but also a bus stop. I find the OKW area to be very confusing...so being able to make a short walk to the bus stop would be great...vs us roaming around looking for it!!
Any thoughts on what area would be a good one? I'm sure the girls would like to be close to food, but that would be in third place as far as requests go. Thanks for any thoughts!

Ahem.

Try building 35 Diane. There is a bus stop directly across the road and a quiet pool a short walk away. Its one of Val & I's favorite buildings. We love the whole Turtle Pond area of OKW, so any of those will work.

What size unit did you get?

 

[goofy4tink]

Ahem.

Try building 35 Diane. There is a bus stop directly across the road and a quiet pool a short walk away. Its one of Val & I's favorite buildings. We love the whole Turtle Pond area of OKW, so any of those will work.

What size unit did you get?

Ok, that wasn't intentional, but I figured you would be one of the first to answer! Thanks. We're in a studio. I wanted to book in June, after my '16 UY starts, but that didn't work for the girls....would have booked either a one bedroom or two studios. Oh well....so much for privacy!!!
I thought Turtle Pond might be the best area!!! If you and Val like it there, it's a no brainer for me!!! Thanks!

 

[Koh1977]

Booking a 2BR for June if my FIL goes with us. Any areas/buildings that would be good to request to be close to bus stop and pool especially?

 

[OKW Lover]

Booking a 2BR for June if my FIL goes with us. Any areas/buildings that would be good to request to be close to bus stop and pool especially?

There are pools and bus stops spread throughout the resort. You might want to look at the map on Page 1 of this thread to get an idea of the layout. I'd suggest the Turtle Pond area, which is fairly quiet and all the buildings are a very short walk to the bus stop and quiet pool.

 

[xCourxCorex]

Has anyone seen or purchased a case of water (24 pack) from the general store recently? Just trying to get an idea of the price. TIA!

 

[1stTimeDisneyer]

Booking a 2BR for June if my FIL goes with us. Any areas/buildings that would be good to request to be close to bus stop and pool especially?

If you can request near HH buildings 14, 15, and 16 are a great location for what you mentioned.

 

[AlohaAnnie]

Hi everyone,

We are staying at OKW in July and have booked a deluxe studio near the hospitality house.

My question is:

Are the washer and dryers by the pool the free DVC washer and dryers or are these in another location?

Thank you in advance.

Tina

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[BobNed]

Hi everyone,

We are staying at OKW in July and have booked a deluxe studio near the hospitality house.

My question is:

Are the washer and dryers by the pool the free DVC washer and dryers or are these in another location?

Thank you in advance.

Tina

All the washers and dryers at OKW are free to guests staying at the resort. They look like regular coin operated machines, but they do not require coins. Just push the coin mechanism in and the machine will start.

 

[AlohaAnnie]

All the washers and dryers at OKW are free to guests staying at the resort. They look like regular coin operated machines, but they do not require coins. Just push the coin mechanism in and the machine will start.

Thank you again for the information.


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[punkin413]

I have somewhat of a stupid question. I stayed at OKW back in 2007, before the room refurb. I love the new look but with the new bedspreads, it just looks like sheets to me. Is there no top quilt or comforter? I usually don't use one anyway b/c they kinda gross me out, but if the room is chilly I will sometimes pull the top cover up to my waist or chest (just not up around my face). Just curious if I should plan on bringing extra blankets during our September trip - my hubby loves to run the AC on high!

 

[Chuck S]

If you're in a one bedroom, there will be an extra blanket in the closet, this is normally used for the pull out. If you need extra blankets, you should be able to get some from housekeeping. All Disney resorts have gone to "triple sheeting" without bedspreads, and this is becoming the norm on the hotel industry. It is the bottom sheet, top sheet, blanket, and another sheet instead of the bedspread. Likely this is in response to the media exposés on unclean bedspreads in the hotel industry. I often just crank up the thermostat a little, as I do NOT like to sleep in a cold room.

 

[punkin413]

If you're in a one bedroom, there will be an extra blanket in the closet, this is normally used for the pull out. If you need extra blankets, you should be able to get some from housekeeping. All Disney resorts have gone to "triple sheeting" without bedspreads, and this is becoming the norm on the hotel industry. It is the bottom sheet, top sheet, blanket, and another sheet instead of the bedspread. Likely this is in response to the media exposés on unclean bedspreads in the hotel industry. I often just crank up the thermostat a little, as I do NOT like to sleep in a cold room.

We got a studio but we are driving so it's not big deal for me to just throw a couple extra blankets in the car. I may not need them with all those sheets though! We stayed at a Holiday Inn in Knoxville recently that had a ton of sheets on it and I didn't get cold there. We'll see!

 

[chepic]

We got a studio but we are driving so it's not big deal for me to just throw a couple extra blankets in the car. I may not need them with all those sheets though! We stayed at a Holiday Inn in Knoxville recently that had a ton of sheets on it and I didn't get cold there. We'll see!

We drive every year, so we always have blankets in the car for the drive. The kids did use them in the rooms last time, but we were fine in the master bed.