OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[Chuck S]

good to know, thanks. i suppose i can request a building with an elevator. a little off topic here, but when i tried to do online check in, i was prompted to link my credit card to my magic band. i wasn't given the choice to opt out. in the past, we've not been required to link the cc to the keys to the world card....is this now a required thing?

Do you have to link a credit card to do online check-in? I never really noticed, as I always have a CC linked to the room key anyway. I thought I read on the boards about doing online and just leaving the CC space blank, but with Disney things change fast. You do need a CC make most ADRs now, so maybe they now require it for online check-in as well.

 

[chalee94]

thanks for the quick reply! and do i understand correctly that the buildings have no elevators? we have an older member of our party and i'm worried about her having to go up and down stairs multiple times a day.

that is correct. you probably want to request a ground floor room.

 

[baw]

thanks for all the good feedback, you are ON it!
no option to leave the cc link blank on the online check in form, FYI,no big deal.

can we talk room requests? i'd love to get a building with an elevator to accommodate our older traveler, but there is no option for that. i suppose i should just ask for ground floor (although I'd much prefer a higher room with a balcony). and what is this "canal view" option? is it similar to "water view" at POR (which is actually a preferred category). we will have our own transportation, so not worried about being close to a bus stop.....what should i request? perhaps i should just check in when we arrive to discuss all this there!

 

[katema52]

Do all the pools at OKW have hot tubs?

 

[OKW Lover]

Do all the pools at OKW have hot tubs?

Yes. Even better, the 1BR, 2BR and Grand Villa's have a jacuzzi-type tub in the master bedroom.

 

[Deb & Bill]

thanks for all the good feedback, you are ON it!
no option to leave the cc link blank on the online check in form, FYI,no big deal.

can we talk room requests? i'd love to get a building with an elevator to accommodate our older traveler, but there is no option for that. i suppose i should just ask for ground floor (although I'd much prefer a higher room with a balcony). and what is this "canal view" option? is it similar to "water view" at POR (which is actually a preferred category). we will have our own transportation, so not worried about being close to a bus stop.....what should i request? perhaps i should just check in when we arrive to discuss all this there!

Don't discount a ground floor at OKW. We've had some very nice ground floor villas there.

They usually reserve the buildings with elevators for medical needs. Prior to having my second knee replacement we had a grand villa which started on the second floor. I had no problem going up the stairs. Especially with all our guests being able to lug up all the stuff from the cars.

 

[Valgoof]

30 days until our OKW stay!! Got our Mickey mail today!! I wish I had a question, but just wanted to share my excitement!!

 

[Buckeye218]

According the Dis, it appears that the Gurgling Suitcase will be closed from 2/5/2014 - 2/28/2014. Does anyone know if they are making significant changes or enlarging this area? It seems like a long time for a simple re-painting or other minor refurbishing.

I don't want the place to lose any of it's charm, but they may want to enclose it...the flies were such a non-stop nuisance last time we ended up leaving. I know Disney can't control nature, but maybe some citronella or something?

 

[Deb & Bill]

According the Dis, it appears that the Gurgling Suitcase will be closed from 2/5/2014 - 2/28/2014. Does anyone know if they are making significant changes or enlarging this area? It seems like a long time for a simple re-painting or other minor refurbishing.

I don't want the place to lose any of it's charm, but they may want to enclose it...the flies were such a non-stop nuisance last time we ended up leaving. I know Disney can't control nature, but maybe some citronella or something?

I thought they were enclosing the outdoor area and make it part of the Suitcase.

 

[momof2minnies]

Good morning everyone,
We leave on Monday with rented points this time for 6 nights. Have done both cash and point ressies before-I remember towel and trash policy but cant remember do they leave you any toiletries,coffee and laundry detergent upon check in?

TIA Cant wait to leave the cold and snow!!!!!!!


Linda

 

[lovin'fl]

Good morning everyone,
We leave on Monday with rented points this time for 6 nights. Have done both cash and point ressies before-I remember towel and trash policy but cant remember do they leave you any toiletries,coffee and laundry detergent upon check in?

TIA Cant wait to leave the cold and snow!!!!!!!


Linda

Usually at check in, the 2BR and 1BR villas will have a box or 2 of laundry detergent sitting on top of washer. And ALL the rooms will have shampoo, body wash and soap as well as a pack or 2 (usually 2) of coffee packs sitting near the coffee maker. Have a nice trip.

 

[momof2minnies]

Ok thats great and thank you!

Linda

 

[ancestry]

We finally got a room reservation this morning for a 1 bedroom villa. Our first stay at a DVC property!

Quick question - is it possible to temporarily move the twin-size sleeper chair into the master bedroom?

The person who gets the sleeper chair would rather sleep in the same room as the people who will be in the master bedroom than sleep in the same room as the two people who get the sleeper sofa.

Thanks.

 

[Deb & Bill]

We finally got a room reservation this morning for a 1 bedroom villa. Our first stay at a DVC property!

Quick question - is it possible to temporarily move the twin-size sleeper chair into the master bedroom?

The person who gets the sleeper chair would rather sleep in the same room as the people who will be in the master bedroom than sleep in the same room as the two people who get the sleeper sofa.

Thanks.

No, the chair is heavy and wide. You might want to bring an areobed for your person who wants to sleep in the bedroom with the two in the king bed.

 

[ancestry]

No, the chair is heavy and wide. You might want to bring an areobed for your person who wants to sleep in the bedroom with the two in the king bed.

Thank you! Based on photographs I thought it looked too big to move through the doorways.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Thank you! Based on photographs I thought it looked too big to move through the doorways.

Also, since it is a platform style bed with a three section pad, you can't remove the pad and use it on the floor as a bed. So an air bed will be your best option.

 

[ancestry]

Also, since it is a platform style bed with a three section pad, you can't remove the pad and use it on the floor as a bed. So an air bed will be your best option.

Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate your help!

 

[MarkyMouse]

I thought they were enclosing the outdoor area and make it part of the Suitcase.

. I have no knowledge of what his happening to the suitcase but just wanted to say that I think it is way too small. I hope they are doing something to make it larger. Perhaps take some of Olivia's space.

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[Chuck S]

. I have no knowledge of what his happening to the suitcase but just wanted to say that I think it is way too small. I hope they are doing something to make it larger. Perhaps take some of Olivia's space.

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Olivia's is too busy to give up some of their space. If it weren't they wouldn't have enlarged it several years ago. The outdoor patio of Olivia's was originally an herb garden used by the chefs. The small enclosed room adjacent to the patio was the original Olivia's patio area.

 

[Valgoof]

Olivia's is too busy to give up some of their space. If it weren't they wouldn't have enlarged it several years ago. The outdoor patio of Olivia's was originally an herb garden used by the chefs. The small enclosed room adjacent to the patio was the original Olivia's patio area.

Do I need to make an ADR for breakfast at Olivias? We plan to eat there two mornings and lunch when we arrive around 3:00. For some reason I thought it wouldnt be busy.