OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[Wood Nymph]

Hello!
we are renting points and staying at OKW for the first time in just 18 days! we aren't going to have a car (taking Magical Express) but our friends who arrive the next day will be driving down.

my question is after we check in at the HH do we then take the internal bus to our room? or do they have other transportation for that?

Thanks!

They will take you and any luggage you have to your room. Our room wasn't ready when we checked in so we just checked our carry on's will Bell Services and then hopped a bus to MK.

 

[mommy2mrb]

We wondered this, since we recently had our first OKW trip sans car. They had a nice golf cart who took us to our room. And since we were on the third floor, it was nice that he helped us upstairs with all our luggage (for 6 people) and our stroller.

They will take you and any luggage you have to your room. Our room wasn't ready when we checked in so we just checked our carry on's will Bell Services and then hopped a bus to MK.

Thank you both for your responses! nice to know we will have a ride to our room! we are arriving early in the morning due to flying the red eye from WA so will be probably be leaving our bags too unless we get really lucky to have our room ready at 7:00 am!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Hello again!

one more question....does the buses still pick up in the same order of Peninsular Road first and Miller Road area last? just trying to figure out which area we'd like to be in.

Thanks!

 

[Chuck S]

Hello again!

one more question....does the buses still pick up in the same order of Peninsular Road first and Miller Road area last? just trying to figure out which area we'd like to be in.

Thanks!

That is the normal order, but it can vary occasionally depending upon construction areas for road resurfacing or if an entire area of the resort goes under rehab. The only areas where I've had bus issues is the Hospitality area and Miller's Road. Exceptions may be if traveling with a scooter or wheelchair, as they are limited to the number a bus can safely accommodate.

 

[mommy2mrb]

That is the normal order, but it can vary occasionally depending upon construction areas for road resurfacing or if an entire area of the resort goes under rehab. The only areas where I've had bus issues is the Hospitality area and Miller's Road. Exceptions may be if traveling with a scooter or wheelchair, as they are limited to the number a bus can safely accommodate.

Thank you! we don't have anyone travelling with a scooter or wheelchair!

 

[sheri18]

Hi all,
Our trip is quickly approaching, with the tough winter in Boston looking forward to sunshine....
We are going for our sons wishes wedding...most of us are staying at OKW...
trying to see if there is a particular building we should request...
there will be 4 grandkids ages...5, 6 and 3 and 3 months...who will def. want to go to the pool, looking at pics, I am thinking main pool...
close to a bus stop would be better with all the kids, stroller ect...
a building with the separate bathroom door, and would love a water view....is this asking to much..lol
thanks in advance....

 

[Chuck S]

Hi all,

...a building with the separate bathroom door, and would love a water view....is this asking to much..lol
thanks in advance....

You know there are no elevators in most of OKW. Only 3 buildings, 62, 63 and 64 have elevators. The rest of OKW was built prior to changes in the ADA requirements.

Buildings 30 and higher will have the second entrance to the bathroom in one bedroom and larger units. With kids that young, they may be safer in one of the neighborhood pools rather than the main pool with the slide, though there are no lifeguards or slide except at the main pool, the water is just as wet. Will you have a car? If so, I'd probably recommend Old Turtle Pond or South Point areas.

 

[sheri18]

we wont be having a car....would we need one.....
altogether there are approx .45-50 people going to the wedding....most are staying at OKW...so I thought the main pool area would be best....hmmm
what are the views like from buildings 62, 63, and 64 if I request those...would like a top floor...

 

[TLCdisneyfan]

Is there a walking path from Bldgs 45-46 to the South point pool? Is it easy to get there?

 

[Chuck S]

we wont be having a car....would we need one.....
altogether there are approx .45-50 people going to the wedding....most are staying at OKW...so I thought the main pool area would be best....hmmm
what are the views like from buildings 62, 63, and 64 if I request those...would like a top floor...

Remember that those elevator buildings are often held for those with mobility issues. Bldg 62 would be a water/golf view 63 and 64 would be golf view with a view of a small water feature. main pool area are about I only asked about a car because then it really wouldn't matter where you are located in the resort to get to the main pool area.. The buildings farthest from the main pool are about 2/3 of a mile away, or about 1/2 the length of World Showcase Promenade at EPCOT.

Is there a walking path from Bldgs 45-46 to the South point pool? Is it easy to get there?

I don't think there is a walkway, you'd need to walk in the roadway, but it is a fairly short walk.

 

[laurajane]

Not sure if this has been asked further back in the thread, but I have a question about how refillable mugs at Turtle Shack work. I know you used to just hand your mug to the CM at the bar, but have they nowhad one of the new RFID machines installed? And if they have, is it open when the snack bar isn't?

 

[Brian Noble]

I don't think there is a walkway, you'd need to walk in the roadway, but it is a fairly short walk.

There is a sidewalk to the South Point village entrance, at the very least.
https://goo.gl/maps/aGskq

 

[Chuck S]

There is a sidewalk to the South Point village entrance, at the very least.
https://goo.gl/maps/aGskq

Thank you. I wasn't sure if there was a sidewalk on that side or not. Some buildings have them, others do not.

 

[famgel]

Wondering what my chances are getting a Grand Villa 1/3 -1/10/16, 7 months out ? I'm hoping good because the holiday crowd should be leaving 1/3, Sunday and the marathon people will not be looking for Grand Villas! Am I right or should I have a back up plan? Only have 450 points but def need 3 separate bedrooms. Our home resort is SSR. Thank you for your help its my one and only grandson first trip, he'll be 23 months old at that point!!!

 

[ebmouse]

Good Morning. I am getting close to the seven month window and have a few questions. We are taking a laid back vacation this time and want to stay at OKW again. I was google mapping and found that bldg 55 looks perfect for our stay. Does anyone know if this is a 2 or 3 story? Also, do you get much noise from the pool area? Thanks for the help.

 

[ekendall2]

Hello Everyone! Renting DVC points for the first time in october. I noticed that our reservation says "Near hospitality house". I have never stayed here, so just wondering what this means?? Close to pool? Dining?

Is it guaranteed?

THANKS EVERYONE!!!!!

 

[bcuinohio]

Hello Everyone! Renting DVC points for the first time in october. I noticed that our reservation says "Near hospitality house". I have never stayed here, so just wondering what this means?? Close to pool? Dining?

Is it guaranteed?

THANKS EVERYONE!!!!!

Yes, it is the buildings nearest to the main pool and dining areas. There is an excellent color map posted by Chuck on the first page of this thread. It shows which buildings are considered Hospitality House.

It should be guaranteed. Just don't check the "Take first available" option in the online check in.

 

[ekendall2]

Thanks!!!!!

 

[ebmouse]

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has knowledge about bldg. 55. Is it a 2 or 3 story? Looking for 2br. Is there sheltered room and electric to store a scooter on ground floor if we decide to rent one? Thanks for your help.

 

[disneymomma76]

Quick question.......July 2015 trip......first half using points, second half cash. If I book hospitality house with points what are my chances of not having to move for the second half on cash? I know HH category is popular. TIA!