OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[jmail048]

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.

Thank you for looking that up .63 is not bad at all, looks like good weather this week as well

 

[chocolateMinnie]

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.

thank you so much that is nowhere near as bad as we were anticipating so I'm thinking similar to CSR which we loved. Thanks again.

 

[MarkyMouse]

Hey, That was a pretty good guess on my part if I do say so.

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[Seaswirl170]

First post, first stay at OKW in Dec. We have a studio for 10 days not near hospitality house. 2 adults, 2 kids (10&12). No med issues just want a descent river view not too far from pool and bus stop (only transportation).

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.



Caribbean Beach Resort, Port Orleans Riverside, Polynesian Resort 2009, Port Orleans Riverside 2011, Grand Californian, Aulani 2013, Grand Californian 2014.

 

[RSGroup]

Just got back from a 4-night first-time stay at OKW - 3rd floor studio in building 18. Great water and golf course view (1836). Loved the resort overall, pool is nice, staff is great. One thought - I would not recommend OKW with the QS dining plan. The counter service options are VERY sub-par (compare to POR for example). Breakfast is not even worth attempting, IMHO.

Not sure this will be the best fit for our family again in the future, but we definitely enjoyed it!

 

[BridgetR3]

Just got back from a 4-night first-time stay at OKW - 3rd floor studio in building 18. Great water and golf course view (1836). Loved the resort overall, pool is nice, staff is great. One thought - I would not recommend OKW with the QS dining plan. The counter service options are VERY sub-par (compare to POR for example). Breakfast is not even worth attempting, IMHO. Not sure this will be the best fit for our family again in the future, but we definitely enjoyed it!

I find that most deluxe do not have "good" QS as they don't really have sit down QS restaurants. Glad you enjoyed OKW!

 

[mrsgoose8]

I have 2 nights in June, and 6 nights in December booked at OKW and after some recent threads on the Dis, I am a bit worried! Will our young family be disturbed by "raves" and parties? I came to this thread because it is much more encouraging
perhaps i should modify my room request for something specific? We are not in HH category, Both times in a studio. I asked for ground level because we don't want to lug our stroller up the stairs... any other suggestions that might be good to keep us away from the loud noise?

TIA

 

[OKW Lover]

I have 2 nights in June, and 6 nights in December booked at OKW and after some recent threads on the Dis, I am a bit worried! Will our young family be disturbed by "raves" and parties? I came to this thread because it is much more encouraging
perhaps i should modify my room request for something specific? We are not in HH category, Both times in a studio. I asked for ground level because we don't want to lug our stroller up the stairs... any other suggestions that might be good to keep us away from the loud noise?

TIA

Not sure where you've been reading about "raves" and parties at OKW. In all our stays at this resort (over 30) we've never had a problem like that.

 

[Chuck S]

Not sure where you've been reading about "raves" and parties at OKW. In all our stays at this resort (over 30) we've never had a problem like that.

mrsgoose8 is referring to the thread about noise from a private party at Typhoon Lagoon. And depending upon weather conditions, they can be quite noisy at OKW. But such parties are pretty rare. The next one that I am aware of is the annual private party held during GayDays in Orlando. That party is scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2014. Most of the other pool parties for this year's GayDays are scheduled for the DoubleTree near SeaWorld. DoubleTree near SeaWorld seems to be the main host hotel for this years events. The least affected OKW buildings will be those near HH and on Miller's Road. There may also be some noise from a private party at EPCOT's World Showcase on Saturday Night, June 7...but it shouldn't really be too bothersome as EPCOT has the earthen berm around the park and it is farther away from OKW than Typhoon Lagoon. The EPCOT party, and I really don't know how loud it will be, would likely affect the EPCOT area resorts more than OKW.

 

[mrsgoose8]

Chuck S is right, that's the thread I was referring to! I feel better already though! We will be in Disney during that week but not at OKW during the nights of the parties you know of! Fingers crossed we can fall in love with OKW!

 

[Shazzie B]

Hi,

Looking into a 1 bed apt for 2ad 2ch 4&12.

Couple of questions please.

What are the sofa beds like, we will be there for 2 weeks and would hate for the kids to be uncomfortable. Would they have a sofa each? I've looked at pictures and can see 2 sofa beds and a chair, which ones convert to the beds?

Also is there a splash area for little ones and do they have pool activities on during the day?


Thanks for your replies.

We had a 1 bedroom last year, kids were 20 & 18, slept fine on sofa bed & chairbed for 9 nights. There's room to leave them up if you wish, we just moved the coffee table. Lazy I know but we were out nearly all day I'll see if I can find a picture to post for you.

 

[Shazzie B]

When I asked them if they wanted to come on holiday with us again next year and stay at OKW they both said yes so the beds must be OK, enjoy your holiday.

 

[Valgoof]

We stayed in building 35 in February and loved it! My only request was "near bus stop" and it definitely was. The only thing I would have changed was the view. We would love to have a golf course view, but still near a bus stop and the two bathroom entrance. Would 30-33 have a possible golf course view? The map looks like they might. 52 and 53 might be better. I think I might request building higher than 30, near bus stop, golf course view. Is that asking for too much?

 

[Cottager]

Does anyone have an update on the current pool hours? I see on another site they list the hours as:

Miller's Road Pool (7am-12am) quiet pool
Southpoing Pool (7am-12am) quiet pool
Turtle Pond Pool (7am-12am) quiet pool
Old Key West Village Pool (7am-12am)
Lifeguard and slide hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m

Do they change according to the season?

 

[Chuck S]

I thought all the pools closed at 10pm because some of them are fairly close to some villa bedrooms. I know the hot tubs stopped operating (the jets turned off) at 10 a few years ago.

 

[disneymomma76]

Anyone had any luck with switching from a 1 to 2 bedroom in the middle of your stay without having to move rooms.......you know.....just open the door and add on the studio? We have friends that will be joining us for the last few days of our stay. I don't want to have to book a 2 bedroom for our entire stay and I don't particularly want to move. Was wondering if anyone had luck with this kind of request? I'm assuming it is not as easy as I think.

We've stayed at OKW 3 times now and LOVE IT!

 

[Chuck S]

Anyone had any luck with switching from a 1 to 2 bedroom in the middle of your stay without having to move rooms.......you know.....just open the door and add on the studio? We have friends that will be joining us for the last few days of our stay. I don't want to have to book a 2 bedroom for our entire stay and I don't particularly want to move. Was wondering if anyone had luck with this kind of request? I'm assuming it is not as easy as I think.

We've stayed at OKW 3 times now and LOVE IT!

While overall it will depend upon the actual configurations of rooms needed to satisfy all the incoming arrivals, I would be sure Member Services notes the request on the reservations AND be sure to mention it at the front desk when you check-in so that the room assigner is sure to have the info. I think your chances are very good overall, but not guaranteed.

 

[mrsgoose8]

Checking in today! No room ready yet but we will be in building 18! Is this a good building?? Anyone !! Thanks!!

 

[Chuck S]

Checking in today! No room ready yet but we will be in building 18! Is this a good building?? Anyone !! Thanks!!

Not a bad location. Fairly close to the Miller's Rd pool and bus stop, and closer to the main check-in area than a lot of buildings, if you want to walk.

 

[yellobutterfly]

We are taking our 5 children in August for our first ever Disney trip!! We will have a 2br villa at OKW (this was actually a better rate for us than a value or moderate because we would have to get 2 rooms due to fam of 7 and still would not have a king bed...turned out to be a better price for us with the %off room discount...) is there anything I need to know about the resort? Any tips/advice? Should I request a certain building? (One closest to the pool, park, etc and ground floor or elevator?) thanks in advance for helping a newbie