OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[mrsgoose8]

Are you in a studio or a larger unit? The studios used to have a heavy drape to pull across the patio doors, but they were removed in the rehab a couple of years ago and replaced with those Roman blinds. I liked the drape much better, too. The front windows for the studio should have blinds AND drapes, unless that changed recently. In the one bedrooms, I think there was always just Venetian type wooden blinds in the living room, but there should be heavy drapes in the master bedroom.

We were in a studio. Either way not having darkening shades covering that area of the doors is a problem though, since the kids sleep in that area if it's not a studio, and if it is it affects all of us! I guess we will just plan for no sleeping in when we stay at OKW!!
Overall, we were really happy at OKW and looking forward to staying there again in December!

 

[hmillerbarilla]

Yes, that is because these 3 buildings were built a couple of years after the rest of the resort, in the area of the original sales center. There were changes to the ADA, which earlier did not require full and complete access when OKW originally opened. The stairs are really good stairs, though. a 1/2 flight, landing, and another half flight for each story. The elevator buildings are often held for those with mobility issues that do not require a full wheelchair modified unit.

Thanks! My oldest DD is disabled. She has braces on her legs, isn't very good at stairs (no wheelchair) and I don't need HA because I want the bathtub for my 4 year old, so this would be perfect for us. I will be sure to request it! Thanks for the quick reply!

 

[Chuck S]

Thanks! My oldest DD is disabled. She has braces on her legs, isn't very good at stairs (no wheelchair) and I don't need HA because I want the bathtub for my 4 year old, so this would be perfect for us. I will be sure to request it! Thanks for the quick reply!

It sounds like one of the 3 elevator buildings will be perfect for you.

 

[itradehilton]

We checked in yesterday and got 1st floor of building 46. This is our first stay at OKW and we love the size of the unit, the quiet view of the canal, and the easy walk over to the pool by building 56.

 

[SusieBea]

We checked in yesterday and got 1st floor of building 46. This is our first stay at OKW and we love the size of the unit, the quiet view of the canal, and the easy walk over to the pool by building 56.

Many of us "covet" that building! Enjoy!

 

[yellobutterfly]

We checked in yesterday and got 1st floor of building 46. This is our first stay at OKW and we love the size of the unit, the quiet view of the canal, and the easy walk over to the pool by building 56.

Did you request it or just get lucky?

 

[Linda67]

Can anyone confirm if building 25 is included in the Hospitality House area booking category
I know that it is close to HH but is this a building that is officially categorised as HH

 

[Nanajo1]

Yes it is. We had a1 BR this past Match.

 

[ThisIsJason]

Read the first few pages of this thread and didn't see an answer so thought I would just ask:

1) Where is the laundry for the studios? Near the quite pools?
2) Where does one take garbage? Are there containers near the buildings or does it need to be taken to central dumpster location?

Friends rented points and chose OKW. Asked me these questions, and they only time I was at OKW was in 2012 and only check out HH and the pool area, so I honestly have no idea. Thanks!

 

[OKW Lover]

See answers below

Read the first few pages of this thread and didn't see an answer so thought I would just ask:

1) Where is the laundry for the studios? Near the quite pools? Yes, near the quiet pools
2) Where does one take garbage? Are there containers near the buildings or does it need to be taken to central dumpster location? There are containers in each of the buildings, usually near one of the sets of stairs

 

[Chuck S]

Read the first few pages of this thread and didn't see an answer so thought I would just ask:

1) Where is the laundry for the studios? Near the quite pools?
2) Where does one take garbage? Are there containers near the buildings or does it need to be taken to central dumpster location?

1. All 4 pools, including the main pool, has a laundry room with 2 washers and 4 dryers.
2. Every building should have a trash/recycle room on the first floor under one of the stairwells, though I did encounter one building where the room was repurposed. No sign on the door and it was locked, I think that was building 20.

 

[abarnes64]

Anyone know if hospitality house is bus stop #4 or #5 and if this is last stop on bus route to Epcot ???

 

[carlbarry]

We are headed to Old Key West this August and I have a few questions. We are interested in renting bikes this trip, and I was wondering if we would be able to rent bikes and ride on the path to Saratoga to have a meal at Turf Club or Artists Palette? I saw a new thread today about the path to Saratoga, and someone said that the walk was only 15 minutes or so. I thought I had read that it was more like 25 minutes to walk. Are there two walking paths to Saratoga?


Thank you for any help!!

There is one path to Saratoga Springs, paved for walking and bikes. It took me much longer than 15 minutes to walk from Conch Flats building 55/start of path to Saratoga Springs.
Here is an in-depth report with 140 photos: http://www.mousesteps.com/wdw-resor...from-the-hospitality-house-to-downtown-disney

 

[ThisIsJason]

See answers below

1. All 4 pools, including the main pool, has a laundry room with 2 washers and 4 dryers.
2. Every building should have a trash/recycle room on the first floor under one of the stairwells, though I did encounter one building where the room was repurposed. No sign on the door and it was locked, I think that was building 20.

Thank you!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Anyone know if hospitality house is bus stop #4 or #5 and if this is last stop on bus route to Epcot ???

Hospitality House is the last stop for all the buses. It is the fifth stop after Peninsular Road, South Point, Turtle Pond and Millers Road.

The Internal (or DTD bus) also stops at the HH first (and last).

 

[Scrap_Vamp]

Hi everyone,

Just stopping by as we are just over a month away from our visit. We are staying 14 nights at OKW from August 14th to 28th. This will be our second stay at OKW as we visited in August 2011 after a week in New York. It will be the first visit for the rest of our extended family, who have previously stayed at Port Orleans or else are Disney first timers

 

[pas130]

Hi everyone,

Just stopping by as we are just over a month away from our visit. We are staying 14 nights at OKW from August 14th to 28th. This will be our second stay at OKW as we visited in August 2011 after a week in New York. It will be the first visit for the rest of our extended family, who have previously stayed at Port Orleans or else are Disney first timers

We will see you there!! It's our first stay at OKW!

 

[jndmommy]

Sorry if this has been asked already. We check in a month from now. Just trying to remember the bus stop order. From first stop to the end, does anyone know how the stops run? Thanks so much.

 

[SusieBea]

Sorry if this has been asked already. We check in a month from now. Just trying to remember the bus stop order. From first stop to the end, does anyone know how the stops run? Thanks so much.

Pennisular Rd; South Point; Turtle Pond; Millers' Road; Hospitality House

 

[MrsZ]

Hey Y'all!!

DH and I just decided to book OKW for your January trip to WDW!

Can you all help me get excited?! It'll just be DH and I. We usually stay at AKV but with much convincing I got DH to agree to trying OKW. Looking for information on best buildings, how the buses work, and just more "pros" to staying there so I can keep DH from changing his mind!