OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[OKW Lover]

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.

We've found all the Disney resorts (not just OKW) very accommodating if you have more than one car. I've never been refused a second parking pass.

 

[MOM POPPINS]

Yes just ask for a 2nd parking pass it will not be a problem!

 

[Ginamarie]

We just booked our first trip to OKW, and I'm really excited!

We booked a 2 bedroom for our group of 8. We'll be down there celebrating my sister's wedding, so we'll be glad for the extra space with all of the extra wardrobe/wedding stuff we're carting around.

This thread is great for getting excited about our trip- keep up the great work!

 

[kaguilbeau]

I have read that the studios come with disposable eating/drinking ware. We only plan on having breakfast in the room. Should I bring more? We will be staying 4 nights, so there won't be an additional mouse keeping visit.

 

[carlbarry]

I have read that the studios come with disposable eating/drinking ware. We only plan on having breakfast in the room. Should I bring more? We will be staying 4 nights, so there won't be an additional mouse keeping visit.

There are a lot of plates, and even more plastic utensils. How many will you be? I also am sure that if you ask for more, they will bring you more.

 

[kaguilbeau]

There are a lot of plates, and even more plastic utensils. How many will you be? I also am sure that if you ask for more, they will bring you more.

There will be four adults (or "adult" age children). I normally would bring some, but have never stayed in DVC. Also, paper towels - sometimes we eat toast or bagels and could use that instead of plates.

Thanks for the info!

 

[carlbarry]

There will be four adults (or "adult" age children). I normally would bring some, but have never stayed in DVC. Also, paper towels - sometimes we eat toast or bagels and could use that instead of plates.

Thanks for the info!

I don't believe there are napkins per se, but there is a roll of paper towels, and usually a replacement roll in a cabinet.

 

[bksomody]

We're staying at OKW for the first time in Jan. I was wondering about the boat. Does it go directly to DTD or does it stop at POR? We plan on having lunch at POR and was wondering if it stops at POR before DTD or maybe go after.

 

[Pirate Granny]

Boat does not go from OKW to PO...also they now have glasses and real coffee cups...only paper plates and silverware

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

There will be four adults (or "adult" age children). I normally would bring some, but have never stayed in DVC. Also, paper towels - sometimes we eat toast or bagels and could use that instead of plates. Thanks for the info!

You can get more plates and utensils if necessary. And I know that some locations provide napkins with the utensils but if not there are the paper towels.

 

[okw2012]

You can get more plates and utensils if necessary. And I know that some locations provide napkins with the utensils but if not there are the paper towels.

You can always make a stop at the Gurgling Suitcase for Crab Cakes and grab what you need (napkins, but also small salt & pepper bags). Just leave a bigger tip

 

[jd65]

We're staying at OKW for the first time in Jan. I was wondering about the boat. Does it go directly to DTD or does it stop at POR? We plan on having lunch at POR and was wondering if it stops at POR before DTD or maybe go after.

It goes straight to DTD. You must transfer at Marketplace Boat stop to get to POR.

 

[carlbarry]

We're staying at OKW for the first time in Jan. I was wondering about the boat. Does it go directly to DTD or does it stop at POR? We plan on having lunch at POR and was wondering if it stops at POR before DTD or maybe go after.

The route from DTD to POR is nice. It is different than the route to OKW. It is longer, and takes you by more of the Treehouse Villas.

 

[Simba's Mom]

I don't believe there are napkins per se, but there is a roll of paper towels, and usually a replacement roll in a cabinet.

That's always struck me as a little odd, that there are no napkins in the villas. I feel a little "overly casual" using folded up paper towels instead.
We just returned from a trip in an OKW 2-BR and LOVED it! And what was funny was that I'd requested any of 4 buildings, and we didn't get them. Yet, this one worked for us so much better that after a day or two I was relieved we didn't get where I'd requested. It's like the room assigner said to him/herself, "They don't want those buildings, this one would be so much better for them!"

Anyways, had to mention that we're such OKW lovers that, even though we'd owned at another resort when we first stayed there, DH announced the second day at OKW "THIS is where I want to stay all the time when I come to WDW!" We sold our points at the other resort, bought at OKW, and now, every year when he pays our dues, he's got a smile, sure that OKW is the BEST DVC resort (and that maybe Richyams was right in saying "It's the only true DVC resort).

 

[Nanajo1]

Our first stay in 1999 at OKW they supplied little Morton's salt and pepper shakers. No napkins.

 

[Chuck S]

Our first stay in 1999 at OKW they supplied little Morton's salt and pepper shakers. No napkins.

OKW used to have cloth napkins and napkin rings in the one bed and larger units. Unfortunately, such items found their way home with too many guests, and they stopped replacing them. The towels also used to match the coral colored bathrooms, now we have white towels like all the other resorts.

 

[Amirah95]

LONG!!!

For those who drive to WDW...what would you do? Sorry in advance for needing advice on something silly.

After a 20 hour ride to Orlando and arriving at our resort a couple of hours before check in...where would you guys have dinner? Olivia's (because it's close to our villa) or somewhere DTD (because we're on-site)?

Just to get to know us a bit...I do all of the sanitizing and unpacking after we check in, DH immediately heads for the bed for a nap and DD who will be 7 will be running all over the villa exploring, playing and watching TV.

We have never stayed on-site before (a million stays off-site at most 2 miles away) so what we would normally do is after DH's nap we'd head over to Wal-Mart to pick up breakfast stuff and snacks, pick up dinner and head back to our resort for the night. This time we're on-site so I'm thinking about going to Wal-mart first, then checking in and to try DTD TS if it's not too much after a long drive? Olivia's is closer and not as stressful??

I need to convince DH that DTD TS is a good idea.

 

[Chuck S]

LONG!!!

For those who drive to WDW...what would you do? Sorry in advance for needing advice on something silly.

After a 20 hour ride to Orlando and arriving at our resort a couple of hours before check in...where would you guys have dinner? Olivia's (because it's close to our villa) or somewhere DTD (because we're on-site)?

Just to get to know us a bit...I do all of the sanitizing and unpacking after we check in, DH immediately heads for the bed for a nap and DD who will be 7 will be running all over the villa exploring, playing and watching TV.

We have never stayed on-site before (a million stays off-site at most 2 miles away) so what we would normally do is after DH's nap we'd head over to Wal-Mart to pick up breakfast stuff and snacks, pick up dinner and head back to our resort for the night. This time we're on-site so I'm thinking about going to Wal-mart first, then checking in and to try DTD TS if it's not too much after a long drive? Olivia's is closer and not as stressful??

I need to convince DH that DTD TS is a good idea.

It would depend upon how hungry I happened to be. If I wanted a full meal, Olivia's is an excellent choice. If you want something special, Bongo's at DtD is good for table service, too. If you want something lighter, the I'd take the ferry to DtD for Earl of Sandwich or the Fish and Chips place behind Raglan Road.

 

[SusieBea]

LONG!!!

For those who drive to WDW...what would you do? Sorry in advance for needing advice on something silly.

After a 20 hour ride to Orlando and arriving at our resort a couple of hours before check in...where would you guys have dinner? Olivia's (because it's close to our villa) or somewhere DTD (because we're on-site)?

Just to get to know us a bit...I do all of the sanitizing and unpacking after we check in, DH immediately heads for the bed for a nap and DD who will be 7 will be running all over the villa exploring, playing and watching TV.

We have never stayed on-site before (a million stays off-site at most 2 miles away) so what we would normally do is after DH's nap we'd head over to Wal-Mart to pick up breakfast stuff and snacks, pick up dinner and head back to our resort for the night. This time we're on-site so I'm thinking about going to Wal-mart first, then checking in and to try DTD TS if it's not too much after a long drive? Olivia's is closer and not as stressful??

I need to convince DH that DTD TS is a good idea.

We also drive and are tired when we arrive. Olivia's is a good choice. But (and I know this goes against what you are trying to convince DH to do), Flippers delivers pizza and other things, and it's good stuff.

 

[Amirah95]

It would depend upon how hungry I happened to be. If I wanted a full meal, Olivia's is an excellent choice. If you want something special, Bongo's at DtD is good for table service, too. If you want something lighter, the I'd take the ferry to DtD for Earl of Sandwich or the Fish and Chips place behind Raglan Road.

Thanks! We will be hungry. Which one is closer to the ferry?

We also drive and are tired when we arrive. Olivia's is a good choice. But (and I know this goes against what you are trying to convince DH to do), Flippers delivers pizza and other things, and it's good stuff.

I feel like I am only going to be able to get him to Olivia's at least because it's inside our resort. Delivery would sound better to him if I mention that though (will think about that). Thanks!