OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[tlwfun89]

Thanks just the answer we are looking for as being laid back at the resort is great unless its over the top laid back

 

[dcibrando]

Is Olivia's a place you need to have dinning reservations at for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? How crowded does it usually get? (It seems small)

 

[Chuck S]

Is Olivia's a place you need to have dinning reservations at for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? How crowded does it usually get? (It seems small)

I've never made reservations at Olivia's, but I have had to wait sometimes. You shouldn't need reservations for lunch, breakfast can be busy, but never had a long wait. For Dinner, reservations may be a good idea, especially during busy travel times, any holiday and 3 day weekends.

 

[cepmom]

did anyone here stay at OKW for Marathon Weekend? We did, and really enjoyed the resort (for what little time we actually spent there!) We rented DVC points and were able to book "Hospitality House" area, we were nice and close to the main building and the busses to the Expo/races.

We are going down next month for the Princess Half and will be renting DVC points again, but are not able to book "Hospitality House" area this time. I was wondering if there is any type of shuttle from the more far flung areas of OKW that would bring you to the main building to get on the bus the morning of the race? I know there are internal shuttle busses that run, but I wasn't sure if they run at that time (3:30 AM ish) I mean, I guess we could walk but at that God awful time of the morning, I don't want to have to leave the room any earlier than necessary!

 

[pmdeve]

While it occasionally varies because of road construction and maintnance, the normal order is:

1) Peninsular Road
2) South Point
3) Old Turtle Pond Rd.
4) Miller's Road
5) North Cove Rd. (Hospitality House)

We wil be staying in a two bedroom for 5 days next month. I have a scooter and I hope you can tell me would Penninsular Road be the best stop for me to get on the bus easily. We stayed at SS last year and we stayed at the first stop. when we the bus came there was hardly anyone on the bus so I was able to get in the bus easily. Thanks

 

[Chuck S]

We wil be staying in a two bedroom for 5 days next month. I have a scooter and I hope you can tell me would Penninsular Road be the best stop for me to get on the bus easily. We stayed at SS last year and we stayed at the first stop. when we the bus came there was hardly anyone on the bus so I was able to get in the bus easily. Thanks

Probably, but the bldgs closest to Peninsular Rd. stop (23 to 26) are in the Near HH booking category, so you would need to have that category booked. That said, my Mom was in a wheelchair for the parks for several years due to 3 hip surgeries, and then a bad heart valve. We often stayed in the Turtle Pond area, and only had trouble boarding once.

 

[njpyro]

I haven't read through the whole thread, so this may have been mentioned, but does anyone know if the studios near HH have coffee makers, and if so, what types? I'd like to bring my own coffee, but not sure if I need filters and ground coffee, pods or packs. Thanks in advance!

 

[pmdeve]

Probably, but the bldgs closest to Peninsular Rd. stop (23 to 26) are in the Near HH booking category, so you would need to have that category booked. That said, my Mom was in a wheelchair for the parks for several years due to 3 hip surgeries, and then a bad heart valve. We often stayed in the Turtle Pond area, and only had trouble boarding once.

Thanks. That really helps

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I haven't read through the whole thread, so this may have been mentioned, but does anyone know if the studios near HH have coffee makers, and if so, what types? I'd like to bring my own coffee, but not sure if I need filters and ground coffee, pods or packs. Thanks in advance!

All DVC studios should have the 10-12 cup Mr. Coffee type coffee brewers. Flat bottom filters. There's been a few reports of the 4 cup brewers floating around but my last stay in an OKW studio it was the larger size. You'll also receive coffee packs for one or two pots of coffee.

 

[Deb & Bill]

did anyone here stay at OKW for Marathon Weekend? We did, and really enjoyed the resort (for what little time we actually spent there!) We rented DVC points and were able to book "Hospitality House" area, we were nice and close to the main building and the busses to the Expo/races.

We are going down next month for the Princess Half and will be renting DVC points again, but are not able to book "Hospitality House" area this time. I was wondering if there is any type of shuttle from the more far flung areas of OKW that would bring you to the main building to get on the bus the morning of the race? I know there are internal shuttle busses that run, but I wasn't sure if they run at that time (3:30 AM ish) I mean, I guess we could walk but at that God awful time of the morning, I don't want to have to leave the room any earlier than necessary!

Unfortunately, no. The race buses only pick up from the Hospitality House and there is no other transportation to the HH at that time of the morning. After the race, you should be able to get an Internal bus that will stop at the HH both first and last.

 

[DvcDoc]

Is Olivia's a place you need to have dinning reservations at for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? How crowded does it usually get? (It seems small)

we have never had a problem getting into Olivia's without an ADR for any meal. I think the most we have waited was around 5 minutes.

 

[cepmom]

Unfortunately, no. The race buses only pick up from the Hospitality House and there is no other transportation to the HH at that time of the morning. After the race, you should be able to get an Internal bus that will stop at the HH both first and last.

thanks, that's what I thought as well. I did online check in and requested "Peninsular Road area" as well as "near transportation"...hoping that puts us somewhat closer to HH. Just out of curiosity, how long of a walk is it from some of the farther areas in case we can't get a room closer to HH?

 

[Chuck S]

thanks, that's what I thought as well. I did online check in and requested "Peninsular Road area" as well as "near transportation"...hoping that puts us somewhat closer to HH. Just out of curiosity, how long of a walk is it from some of the farther areas in case we can't get a room closer to HH?

By using Goggle Earth and the path feature, it looks like the farthest building from HH, building 50, is .63 miles, or about 1/2 the way around World Showcase. I've walked it a couple of times.

 

[cepmom]

By using Goggle Earth and the path feature, it looks like the farthest building from HH, building 50, is .63 miles, or about 1/2 the way around World Showcase. I've walked it a couple of times.

thanks! so, worst case, it should take about 15 min give or take to walk to HH to the race bus. Not ideal at 3:30 AM, but it's doable!!

 

[ancestry]

More questions from me.......

We are staying with a discount (not points) -- I was going to request the Turtle Pond area since we can't book the HH area since we aren't using points. But I was wondering can I try to request the HH area or is it not even worth it since it is a booking category for DVC members?

We will not have a car. Assuming we get placed further out in the resort, when we check in will they drive us to the room OR will we have to walk/take a bus? There are five of us and I know that none of us will want to carry our items (carry on bags from the airplane) all the way to the room if we have to walk.

 

[Chuck S]

More questions from me.......

We are staying with a discount (not points) -- I was going to request the Turtle Pond area since we can't book the HH area since we aren't using points. But I was wondering can I try to request the HH area or is it not even worth it since it is a booking category for DVC members?

We will not have a car. Assuming we get placed further out in the resort, when we check in will they drive us to the room OR will we have to walk/take a bus? There are five of us and I know that none of us will want to carry our items (carry on bags from the airplane) all the way to the room if we have to walk.

Someone from Bell Services should be available to deliver you and your luggage to your room, tipping is appropriate.

 

[Lucille1963]

Greetings from Building 36!
This is our first stay at OKW and we couldn't be more pleased.
The only drawback is that the main pool is closed which we hadn't been expecting. (And I've tried to keep up on the DIS!)
We were initially assigned a room n building 64, but once we heard about the pool closure we asked for a change and they accommodated us.
The room is lovely, the view has the perfect mix of private and scenic (I like to keep the blinds open and not feel like I am on display)
Only one bus wait was overly long.
My son can't get over how big the bathtub is and calls it the pool.
We are staying with my parents and sister (DH and I are the Dvc members). They seem really impressed with the accommodations.

 

[tlwfun89]

can someone verify if all the comforters at old key west have been replaced as of now. I seen a lot of comforters at resorts including old key west for sale at theme park connections in florida. Anyone know recently

 

[mrsgoose8]

Hey All!

I'm looking at OKW for an upcoming stay. I think we would really like it based on the pics! I'm wondering a couple of things...

we have a 4 & 2 year old... how are the pools for young kiddos?

Do you think a studio would work out okay for us? I think I've read/seen that the studios there are larger than say, a value bedroom at the POP ? we stayed at the Pop last year and i t was a nightmare sleep wise. I'm thinking from the pictures that a pack n play could fit near the closett/outer sink or inside the bathroom?

Do you think we'd be crazy in a studio?? LOL. Right now we have a 1 BR at AKV booked but id love it if we could stretch our points.

thanks in advance!

 

[lovegrumpy]

Ds#2 and I are booked here in May. Both excited about the stay just worried about the busses. We have always drove to the parks.