OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[Deb & Bill]

I'm almost certain I've read on here (so it must be true...lol) that DVC Mousekeeping is a non-tipped position and there is no need to tip them. Owners are paying for cleaning in our dues already. If you offer a tip, they are supposed to decline... Not sure if they do, however. I believe that positions like the bell hop, wait-staff and valet parking personnel are tipped positions.

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You are correct. They have a higher starting wage than most of the in park attractions, park sanitation (including the CMs who clean the bathrooms) and even the CMs who work in trash and recycling.

 

[Claire&TheBoys]

Thanks for all the replies. I will take them into consideration.

 

[UncleKyle]

Haven't been on the DIS in a while. Needed my fix! We bought DVC resale 6 years ago at OKW and my father now regrets not buying when he took a tour in 1996. I proposed to my wife at OKW, we honeymooned there, and took our daughter on her first trip there last year. We go every year and we've had chances to stay other places but I just can't bring myself to do it. Wish I was at the Gurgling Suitcase right now having a late night toddy. Hope to join this thread more!

 

[ancestry]

In an earlier post in this thread someone suggested that I should rent points for our OKW stay rather than booking directly with Disney. I am an AP holder and when I calculate the cost it seems that booking with the AP discount (assuming a 35-37% discount) is cheaper that renting points (unless someone is really drastically discounting their points).

Am I missing something?

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Deb & Bill]

In an earlier post in this thread someone suggested that I should rent points for our OKW stay rather than booking directly with Disney. I am an AP holder and when I calculate the cost it seems that booking with the AP discount (assuming a 35-37% discount) is cheaper that renting points (unless someone is really drastically discounting their points).

Am I missing something?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Not at all. Sometimes the cash discount is less than a points rental. Then you get daily full cleaning.

 

[ancestry]

Not at all. Sometimes the cash discount is less than a points rental. Then you get daily full cleaning.

Thank you! I thought maybe I was being dense. ;-)

 

[Chuck S]

It really just depends upon what discount they are offering. Sometimes renting will be cheaper, even over an AP discount. And remember, that with a DVC rental, you do not pay an additional sales or room tax.

Still sometimes a good AP discount can be cheaper, sometimes a DVC rental is cheaper.

 

[LuvTheMagic985]

Does anyone have an updated list of the groceries/sundries available at the general store? The only one I can seem to find is dated in 2010 and I am fairly sure the prices (and probably items) have changed since then. Or if anyone has any 2013 photos of the general store groceries, that would be great, too.

Many thanks

Planning now...headed to OKW the first week of February!

 

[Chuck S]

Does anyone have an updated list of the groceries/sundries available at the general store? The only one I can seem to find is dated in 2010 and I am fairly sure the prices (and probably items) have changed since then. Or if anyone has any 2013 photos of the general store groceries, that would be great, too.

Many thanks

Planning now...headed to OKW the first week of February!

http://advc.disney.go.com/media/dvc.../groceryorder/GroceryOrderForm_OKW_091713.pdf

Here is the latest available. Check prior to your trip on the Member website. Select OKW under Destinations, then select Amenities and there will be a link to Grocery Order on the right hand side of the screen.

 

[Dee77]

Tell me about the GV's, how many are there, which buildings have GV's. Is there a chance at all to get one for late August? If one at HH is not available, which building or location would be good to request? Thanks!!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Tell me about the GV's, how many are there, which buildings have GV's. Is there a chance at all to get one for late August? If one at HH is not available, which building or location would be good to request? Thanks!!

If you start on page 1 of this thread, plus check out the Resource thread at the top of the board, everything will be there.

 

[ngchiro]

I've always been confused by that.

 

[chocolateMinnie]

http://advc.disney.go.com/media/dvc.../groceryorder/GroceryOrderForm_OKW_091713.pdf

Here is the latest available. Check prior to your trip on the Member website. Select OKW under Destinations, then select Amenities and there will be a link to Grocery Order on the right hand side of the screen.

I assume the order form is for DVC members only but does this list reflect the cost and foods available in the resort store? Thanks.

 

[Chuck S]

I assume the order form is for DVC members only but does this list reflect the cost and foods available in the resort store? Thanks.

As far as I know, anyone staying at OKW can use the form. And yes, it is a good representation of what is available and pricing for the store. The store may have some additional items, and some of the items may no longer be available.

 

[chocolateMinnie]

As far as I know, anyone staying at OKW can use the form. And yes, it is a good representation of what is available and pricing for the store. The store may have some additional items, and some of the items may no longer be available.

thanks for the quick response

 

[lovin'fl]

What's the latest on pool fencing over at OKW? Are the fences installed at the main pool...how about the quiet pools? If not, are they going to be installed and when? TIA!

 

[disneyfreak89]

What's the latest on pool fencing over at OKW? Are the fences installed at the main pool...how about the quiet pools? If not, are they going to be installed and when? TIA!

I read on another thread people are getting letters saying the main pool will be closed in January. Only problem, we arrive in 10 days and have not received a letter stating that.

Can anyone confirm if the main pool will indeed be closed in January?

 

[lovin'fl]

I read on another thread people are getting letters saying the main pool will be closed in January. Only problem, we arrive in 10 days and have not received a letter stating that.

Can anyone confirm if the main pool will indeed be closed in January?

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/rehab.htm This is all I could find. Was updated 12/30...scroll down to resorts.

 

[disneyfreak89]

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/rehab.htm This is all I could find. Was updated 12/30...scroll down to resorts.

Thanks, I did see that and if that is correct, then its just the CS that will be closed.

On another thread here titled OKW Pool? some have written they received a letter a month before their arrival letting them know the pool will be closed.

I've emailed MS and hopefully will get an OFFICIAL answer.

 

[Meldev]

Forgive me if this is a repetitive question, but we're booked for October of this year. Being a short walk to the main pool and Goods Foods To Go is ideal for us (family of 6 with kids ranging from 2-10 yrs). I ideally would like to request the HH area - but i'm booked through Disney and not an owner. Is that an impossibility?

What other areas are pretty close? Can I request a specific building? (I realize requests are just that...a request not a guarantee). Also, do I have a hope in the world of getting what I request if i'm checking in on a Friday evening??

Thanks -