OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[Deb & Bill]

First time staying at OKW (been a couple times for dinner, but first time staying) Just been on online check in and was looking at the room request section. There doesn't seem to be anything that says water view in particular, just the different buildings. Is that something I'll have to do when I get there? I did mark ground floor cause of someone having an arthritis problem, but we'd love a water view. Are these hard to get?

Since the golf course winds it's way through the resort, you can get lots of water views. But there are only a few buildings with views of the canal.

 

[LONES]

This seems to be the place to go for information on OKW! I've tried searching, but can't come up with an answer to my question.

Is there any type of blueprint anywhere telling what room types are available in what buildings. I'm specifically looking at 2BR villas. I'm just trying to see if I can figure out if I can narrow down our possibilities of where we would get assigned. We are looking for somewhere to stay with my parents, and are they both have mobility issues. They would not necessarily need handicapped accessible features in the room... but they cannot do stairs. I know at Disney, everything is "just a request". I really can't take the risk of being on 2nd floor.

If we put on our reservation that we have a scooter... would that guarantee first floor?

Thanks,

 

[OKW Lover]

Noting the use of a scooter on your reservation will guarantee either a 1st floor unit or a unit in the three buildings that do have an elevator.

Just for general info; each building as an assortment of studio, 1BR and 2BR units.

 

[WILDERNESS FAN 55]

This seems to be the place to go for information on OKW! I've tried searching, but can't come up with an answer to my question.

Is there any type of blueprint anywhere telling what room types are available in what buildings. I'm specifically looking at 2BR villas. I'm just trying to see if I can figure out if I can narrow down our possibilities of where we would get assigned. We are looking for somewhere to stay with my parents, and are they both have mobility issues. They would not necessarily need handicapped accessible features in the room... but they cannot do stairs. I know at Disney, everything is "just a request". I really can't take the risk of being on 2nd floor.

If we put on our reservation that we have a scooter... would that guarantee first floor?

Thanks,

Type in search ....OKW building configuration summary .......everything you want to know about each building

 

[Mickeygolf]

Is there any type of blueprint anywhere telling what room types are available in what buildings. I'm specifically looking at 2BR villas.

This is the thread you are looking for: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=1251562

It's the most comprehensive list you'll find anywhere. Good luck!!!

 

[Mambo Junkie]

I'm replying in order to bookmark and read all of it when I'm not at work. Great topic!

 

[MaggieMollyMom]

Hi! I'm not sure if this is a silly question but I will ask anyway! I just want to ease my mind! We will be visiting in April for our 5th trip..but first at OKW…and have requested an accessible room with roll in shower. WHen speaking to the CM when I booked, she suggested a room in the Miller Rd area (?). However, I noticed these buildings do not have elevators. Will the accessible room then be on the ground level? We can not take 2 special needs strollers (with two 7 yr olds in them!), up any flight of stairs.

thanks! we are really looking forward to a change from SSR and AK!

 

[Nanajo1]

I would ask for the Hospitality House area or buildings 27 to 29. It is a short walk to the main pool and food options. The Peninsular Rd bus stop is right there and it is the first stop. Enjoy!

 

[Chuck S]

Hi! I'm not sure if this is a silly question but I will ask anyway! I just want to ease my mind! We will be visiting in April for our 5th trip..but first at OKW…and have requested an accessible room with roll in shower. WHen speaking to the CM when I booked, she suggested a room in the Miller Rd area (?). However, I noticed these buildings do not have elevators. Will the accessible room then be on the ground level? We can not take 2 special needs strollers (with two 7 yr olds in them!), up any flight of stairs.

thanks! we are really looking forward to a change from SSR and AK!

All of the accessible rooms, except in bldgs 62 to 64, are on the ground floor. Bldgs 62 to 64 have elevators.

 

[Kathymford]

Are there running trails at the resort? We are sadly untrained for our races for W&D and though maybe should run a little during the week.

 

[BobNed]

Are there running trails at the resort? We are sadly untrained for our races for W&D and though maybe should run a little during the week.

Yes there are. Take a look at the OKW map in the first post in this thread. There is also a trail that goes all the way to SSR and on to Downtown Disney. That trail is not accessible at night since it isn't lighted.

 

[MaggieMollyMom]

All of the accessible rooms, except in bldgs 62 to 64, are on the ground floor. Bldgs 62 to 64 have elevators.

Thank you!

 

[MulanMom]

Noting the use of a scooter on your reservation will guarantee either a 1st floor unit or a unit in the three buildings that do have an elevator.

Just for general info; each building as an assortment of studio, 1BR and 2BR units.

Unless a new policy was implemented in the last 5-6 years, this was not our experience. We were assigned a 2nd floor room and told there were none available on the 1st floor and had to put in for a room change the next day. The experience was so negative (on top of other past experiences), it was the last time we stayed at OKW and kept us away from WDW for 3 years. OKW is our home resort and we have an upcoming Xmas trip trying OKW again. I gotta say, we're very nervous. If I recall correctly from that time, the only way you can guarantee a first floor is if you book as handicapped...meaning assigned into a handicapped room. It's been a few years, and possibly that policy has changed.

 

[Deb & Bill]

I would ask for the Hospitality House area or buildings 27 to 29. It is a short walk to the main pool and food options. The Peninsular Rd bus stop is right there and it is the first stop. Enjoy!

HH area is a booking category and cannot be requested.

Hi! I'm not sure if this is a silly question but I will ask anyway! I just want to ease my mind! We will be visiting in April for our 5th trip..but first at OKW…and have requested an accessible room with roll in shower. WHen speaking to the CM when I booked, she suggested a room in the Miller Rd area (?). However, I noticed these buildings do not have elevators. Will the accessible room then be on the ground level? We can not take 2 special needs strollers (with two 7 yr olds in them!), up any flight of stairs.

thanks! we are really looking forward to a change from SSR and AK!

Just make sure you request first floor or elevator building for medical needs. And be specific with the roll-in shower. Bldg 62, 63 and 64 (elevator buildings) are on Millers Road. But the rest of the buildings on Millers Road do not have elevators.

Just make your requests by telephone or e-mail to MS. Don't make a request with online check in.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Just make sure you request first floor or elevator building for medical needs. And be specific with the roll-in shower. Bldg 62, 63 and 64 (elevator buildings) are on Millers Road. But the rest of the buildings on Millers Road do not have elevators.

Just make your requests by telephone or e-mail to MS. Don't make a request with online check in.

Since they reserved an accessible room with a roll in shower that won't be a request - it's blocked for them.

 

[Dork42775]

OK. After skimming through some of these pages i think i have a little info. I used my RCI timeshare points for a 1 br for my wife and myself in about 3 weeks. My inlaws, bil,and nephew are staying offsite and my fil just had hip replacement surgery a month ago but they will visit. So i apologize to keep asking the same questions but here we go....

1. My wife and i dont really care about the pools(maybe a hot tub a time or two) but what really is important is location for quick, easy, and open seating for the buses. I am assuming Peninsular Rd is the 1st stop, South Pointe Rd 2nd stop, and Old Turtle Pond Rd 3rd? Does that mean the buses will be completely empty or just mostly empty?

2. We would also like to be close to the boat for trips to downtown disney. Which works best with the buses and the boat? Also how long does it take the boat to get there and how late does it run?

3. Is a first floor easy to request due to my fil's hip?

4. My inlaws plan to drive in some of the time and maybe take the buses with us while leaving their car there for the day. My bil and nephew are technically booked in our room so they should be linked for parking also i would think. That being said do they ask for any resort pass or anything to board the bus? I can't remember.

Thanks for any advice.

 

[MOM POPPINS]

OK. After skimming through some of these pages i think i have a little info. I used my RCI timeshare points for a 1 br for my wife and myself in about 3 weeks. My inlaws, bil,and nephew are staying offsite and my fil just had hip replacement surgery a month ago but they will visit. So i apologize to keep asking the same questions but here we go....

1. My wife and i dont really care about the pools(maybe a hot tub a time or two) but what really is important is location for quick, easy, and open seating for the buses. I am assuming Peninsular Rd is the 1st stop, South Pointe Rd 2nd stop, and Old Turtle Pond Rd 3rd? Does that mean the buses will be completely empty or just mostly empty?

2. We would also like to be close to the boat for trips to downtown disney. Which works best with the buses and the boat? Also how long does it take the boat to get there and how late does it run?

3. Is a first floor easy to request due to my fil's hip?

4. My inlaws plan to drive in some of the time and maybe take the buses with us while leaving their car there for the day. My bil and nephew are technically booked in our room so they should be linked for parking also i would think. That being said do they ask for any resort pass or anything to board the bus? I can't remember.

Thanks for any advice.

I would send an email 5 days before your stay and request the building closest to Hospitality House. 2 of those rooms are a special booking but at least 2 of them are saved for people with medical needs. I would also request 1st. floor for the same reason. At check in go over your request again. You don't need to show anything to board the bus. The 1 bedroom is huge and will be enough room if the 2 people booked in the room decide to stay with you.

 

[MOM POPPINS]

 

[Nanajo1]

We checked in Oct 15th. The bus route changed three times. At first it was Peninsular Rd,Southpoint,Turtle cove,Miiler'sRoad then Hospitality House. Then it changed to Hospitality House both entering and leaving,Miller's,Peninsular Rd,Southpoint ,Turtle Cove. Just before we left on the the 24th it changed back to the original. We never had a problem with crowded busses.

 

[jdmccon7]

4. My inlaws plan to drive in some of the time and maybe take the buses with us while leaving their car there for the day. My bil and nephew are technically booked in our room so they should be linked for parking also i would think. That being said do they ask for any resort pass or anything to board the bus? I can't remember.

Thanks for any advice.

When I inquired with OKW about parking, I was told my family member staying at another on-property resort could NOT leave their car in the front of our OKW unit for the day. They would not give us a temp pass either. I don't know how many parking passes per unit OKW allows. Just thought I would mention to potentially save you some grief over a towed car.