OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[WILDERNESS FAN 55]

We are new to DVC and were planning a 4 night stay over Labor Day. We were looking at getting a 1 bedroom villa at OKW. We are planning on a resort only stay and not doing any parks, just DTD. Are there any recommendations of what building or location is best for being close to the pool and main building. Is there one pool thats better than the others. We will not have a car, so we need something not too far away from everything. We will have my 8 year old and 6 year old with us as well. We toured all of the DVC resorts on our last trip and my son loved the grounds at OKW.

Stayed in building 26 last year and it was nice and close to main pool and all activities there as well as a bus stop. You board the boat for DTD by the pool. It is considered one of the HH buildings. Enjoy your trip.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Bump... hope that's ok! Any advice on the best building to request anyone?

With requests it's usually best to put what you want - like 1) Turtle Pond and 2) close to pool. I've only had a few stays at OKW and only one in the Turtle Pond area and I was in building 38 and liked it. That's a cul-de-sac over from the pool but still just a short walk. Perhaps someone will chime in with a building or two that they really like but from what I know in general of the resort if I were putting in specific building requests for your criteria I think I'd request Bldg 43, 41 and 42 in that order to be closest to the pool.

 

[carissa1970]

We were in Building 64, third floor one bedroom. Absolutely loved the location. Beautiful view, quiet, and it literally took us 5 minutes to get to HH, if even that. We hadn't put in any requests besides water view. Loved this room (I cannot find the photo with our room number right now.).

 

[MarkyMouse]

Honestly, I can't recall ever having a location I didn't like. It's all what you make of it. Our last Location was a concern when we checked in but it was ok. Certainly there are some PERFECT locations but if I thought getting one of those locales is key to a great vacation then I would be consistently disappointed.

 

[Snowy-girls]

Hi OKW Lovers .
I have a few questions I would love for you all to be able to help me with please.
1)The water taxi from OKW to DTD does it stop at SSR on the way?.(wanting to eat a couple of meals at their quick service as it seems more choice than OKW).

2)What in the way of toiletries/cleaning materials will be in a deluxe studio?.

3)Our daughter has Osgood-Schlatter Disease(a knee condition,which on a bad day causes swelling and fluid build up in her knees,therefore making walking very difficult),we have requested 62/63 to be near main pool/transport/HH.Have I requested the right area?.These requests are on my booking(as I have been sent an email) but it doesn't mention my daughter's health problem,should I ask for this to be added in the hope it would help with our requests?.

4)Aproximately how long does the bus take to get to MK,AK,DHS+Epcot once the bus leaves the resort?.

5)How long does the water taxi take to get to DTD?.

Thank you very much.x. .

 

[Chuck S]

Hi OKW Lovers .
I have a few questions I would love for you all to be able to help me with please.
1)The water taxi from OKW to DTD does it stop at SSR on the way?.(wanting to eat a couple of meals at their quick service as it seems more choice than OKW).

2)What in the way of toiletries/cleaning materials will be in a deluxe studio?.

3)Our daughter has Osgood-Schlatter Disease(a knee condition,which on a bad day causes swelling and fluid build up in her knees,therefore making walking very difficult),we have requested 62/63 to be near main pool/transport/HH.Have I requested the right area?.These requests are on my booking(as I have been sent an email) but it doesn't mention my daughter's health problem,should I ask for this to be added in the hope it would help with our requests?.

4)Aproximately how long does the bus take to get to MK,AK,DHS+Epcot once the bus leaves the resort?.

5)How long does the water taxi take to get to DTD?.

Thank you very much.x. .

I would ask for first floor or elevator building for medical reasons, just in case Bldgs 62 to 64 (the only bldgs with elevators) are not available when you check-in.

Bus times, EPCOT about 10 minutes, MK about 15 to 25 (depending upon route taken) AK 20 to 25, Studios about 15 to 20 min, once the .bus leaves OKW. Depends upon traffic, signals, etc.

Water taxi is OKW to DtD only, you can then transfer to a SSR water taxi at the DtD dock.

Toiletries will be shampoo, conditioner, bars of soap, dishwashing liquid, a single load of laundry detergent* and dishwasher detergent*

*one bedroom and larger units

Another good alternative for Quick Service meals is Earl of Sandwich at DtD.

 

[scoobydooby]

With requests it's usually best to put what you want - like 1) Turtle Pond and 2) close to pool. I've only had a few stays at OKW and only one in the Turtle Pond area and I was in building 38 and liked it. That's a cul-de-sac over from the pool but still just a short walk. Perhaps someone will chime in with a building or two that they really like but from what I know in general of the resort if I were putting in specific building requests for your criteria I think I'd request Bldg 43, 41 and 42 in that order to be closest to the pool.

Thank you ever so much for answering me. This is jolly helpful

 

[chmurf]

re: requests, could anyone tell me what are the request options during online check in for cash bookings ?

It is best to rely on those Online Check In requests, or to contact CRO directly (we won't have access to MS)

We've always used OLCI with success for our "regular" resort stays, but it will be our first DVC resort stay (on cash, not points)

thanks

 

[Snowy-girls]

I would ask for first floor or elevator building for medical reasons, just in case Bldgs 62 to 64 (the only bldgs with elevators) are not available when you check-in.

Bus times, EPCOT about 10 minutes, MK about 15 to 25 (depending upon route taken) AK 20 to 25, Studios about 15 to 20 min, once the .bus leaves OKW. Depends upon traffic, signals, etc.

Water taxi is OKW to DtD only, you can then transfer to a SSR water taxi at the DtD dock.

Toiletries will be shampoo, conditioner, bars of soap, dishwashing liquid, a single load of laundry detergent* and dishwasher detergent*

*one bedroom and larger units

Another good alternative for Quick Service meals is Earl of Sandwich at DtD.

Thank you very much for the information .
How long is the water taxi from OKW to DTD?.
Yes we love Earl's and Wolfgang Puck for QS .

 

[Chuck S]

Thank you very much for the information .
How long is the water taxi from OKW to DTD?.
Yes we love Earl's and Wolfgang Puck for QS .

Water taxi runs every 20 to 30 minutes, the trip takes about 20 minutes and will drop you off near House of Blues on the West Side. You can also take a DtD bus, it takes longer but will drop you in the regular bus area on the Marketplace side.

Boats will not run in inclement weather, including if it is very windy.

 

[Snowy-girls]

Water taxi runs every 20 to 30 minutes, the trip takes about 20 minutes and will drop you off near House of Blues on the West Side. You can also take a DtD bus, it takes longer but will drop you in the regular bus area on the Marketplace side.

Boats will not run in inclement weather, including if it is very windy.

Thank you again .

Also in the studio,is there any type of cutlery,cups/glasses,bowls or plates?,even plastic or disposable ones?.x.

 

[Chuck S]

Thank you again .

Also in the studio,is there any type of cutlery,cups/glasses,bowls or plates?,even plastic or disposable ones?.x.

A studio will have real glasses and mugs, there should be small supply of paper plates and bowls as well as plastic cutlery. If you run out of these items, call housekeeping or grab a few extra from a counter service location.

 

[Snowy-girls]

A studio will have real glasses and mugs, there should be small supply of paper plates and bowls as well as plastic cutlery. If you run out of these items, call housekeeping or grab a few extra from a counter service location.

Excellent-that saves me packing some as I normally would when staying at a Value/Mod.Thanks again for all your info in answering my questions .x.

 

[Nanajo1]

If you are planning to do any meal prep I'd bring along a knife to cut things,like bagels, fruit etc.

 

[Valgoof]

Just changed our reservation to OKW with free dining! Cant wait to go back! We were in Turtle Pond in Feb. and loved it. Not sure if I will request that same area or something different. Such big decisions.

 

[chocolateMinnie]

how far in miles (approx.) is it from one end of OKW to the other? keep hearing about what a negative the distance is and hoping it is like CSR which we love (yes we enjoy the walk everywhere out of doors in the florida sun) and not the walk at Fort Wilderness from main stables bus stop to the boat dock. Thanks

 

[MarkyMouse]

how far in miles (approx.) is it from one end of OKW to the other? keep hearing about what a negative the distance is and hoping it is like CSR which we love (yes we enjoy the walk everywhere out of doors in the florida sun) and not the walk at Fort Wilderness from main stables bus stop to the boat dock. Thanks

complete guess but maybe a half mile to a mile from hospitality house to the back. Again that's a complete guess.

 

[chocolateMinnie]

complete guess but maybe a half mile to a mile from hospitality house to the back. Again that's a complete guess.

Hopefully your guess is accurate as that's nowhere near as bad as I was beginning to fear

 

[carissa1970]

Hopefully your guess is accurate as that's nowhere near as bad as I was beginning to fear

It didn't seem that bad to us when we were there. Walked everywhere pretty quickly.

 

[Chuck S]

Using Google Earth's path tool, it shows it to be .63 miles, or roughly 1/2 the distance around Epcot's World Showcase Lagoon, from Building 50 to the check-in area.