OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[bcuinohio]

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!

I think Hospitality House is only available when using DVC points.

 

[DeborahB]

We are staying in a 2 BR villa on a cash reservation at the end of this month. I've stayed in one before, but that was way back in 1999! I remember how spacious it was, and quiet.

My 2 DS's, DIL, and DGD age 2 will be with us.

My question: Is there a pack and play in the villa or would I have to request one? How about bed rails? We are not sure which will work out better for her. She sleeps in a toddler bed at home w/ a bedrail. Thanks!

 

[Wood Nymph]

We are staying in a 2 BR villa on a cash reservation at the end of this month. I've stayed in one before, but that was way back in 1999! I remember how spacious it was, and quiet.

My 2 DS's, DIL, and DGD age 2 will be with us.

My question: Is there a pack and play in the villa or would I have to request one? How about bed rails? We are not sure which will work out better for her. She sleeps in a toddler bed at home w/ a bedrail. Thanks!

There is a pack and play in the villa. I don't know about bedrails.

 

[OKW Lover]

My question: Is there a pack and play in the villa or would I have to request one? How about bed rails? We are not sure which will work out better for her. She sleeps in a toddler bed at home w/ a bedrail. Thanks!

There will be a pack and play in the unit. You'll need to request bedrails.

 

[DeborahB]

There is a pack and play in the villa. I don't know about bedrails.

There will be a pack and play in the unit. You'll need to request bedrails.

That's great! Thanks so much for your replies! Now I just can't wait to get there!

 

[jtownpluto]

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.

We'll be staying here for the first time next year. Why should we not check the "take first available" option?

 

[famgel]

We'll be staying here for the first time next year. Why should we not check the "take first available" option?

I believe they meant whatever villa u r assigned to check in, check the resort map before accepting u don't have to take what they offer all the time. You can ask to look at the inventory to get what u will be happy with even if u have to wait

 

[BobNed]

We'll be staying here for the first time next year. Why should we not check the "take first available" option?

Unless you have booked the Hospitality House area it doesn't matter. But if you did, the first available option might very well be way away from the Hospitality House area.

 

[bcuinohio]

We'll be staying here for the first time next year. Why should we not check the "take first available" option?

You may lose the Hospitality House area.

 

[florep1]

Are buildings 45 & 46 considered part of Peninsular Road or Southpoint?

 

[ain0004]

Okw lovers.....I have another post... My mother has a prosthesis. At times require a w/c or her special walker. I sm hoping for a grand villa with elevator. If not next best area!

 

[Deb & Bill]

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.

The only sheltered space will be in your villa. You'll need to request first floor villa.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Okw lovers.....I have another post... My mother has a prosthesis. At times require a w/c or her special walker. I sm hoping for a grand villa with elevator. If not next best area!

Request either handicap GV or Bldg 62, 63, 64 with medical needs.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Are buildings 45 & 46 considered part of Peninsular Road or Southpoint?

South Point. Just stayed in 45 a week ago.

 

[cgmac121]

We will be staying at OKW for the first time July 6-10 in a 2 bedroom villa. We are not DVC members and this is a cash reservation. Can someone help me out on what the differences will be for us? I believe I have read that we will receive daily maid service? Also- my dad is wanting to be on the ground floor and close to the hospitality house area (he actually wants a freestanding "villa", I don't think I explained to him well that villa doesn't mean it is off by itself). What are my best bets for doing a request and honestly- please clarify that process for me.

Can't wait to be back at WDW!!

Thanks,
Crystal

 

[BobNed]

We will be staying at OKW for the first time July 6-10 in a 2 bedroom villa. We are not DVC members and this is a cash reservation. Can someone help me out on what the differences will be for us? I believe I have read that we will receive daily maid service? Also- my dad is wanting to be on the ground floor and close to the hospitality house area (he actually wants a freestanding "villa", I don't think I explained to him well that villa doesn't mean it is off by itself). What are my best bets for doing a request and honestly- please clarify that process for me.

Can't wait to be back at WDW!!

Thanks,
Crystal

Yes, on a cash reservation you should get daily housekeeping. If you don't call housekeeping and tell them. The may forget. Other than housekeeping there really is no difference between a cash stay and a DVC points stay. Near Hospitality House is a booking category for DVC points stays. It is generally not available for cash reservations, however, you can request "close to Hospitality House" and you can request ground floor. If your dad needs ground floor for mobility/medical reasons, request it that way. OKW is pretty good about trying to match requests. You should call Disney Reservations to make your requests, or you can do it through online check-in. Personally, I would call.

 

[cgmac121]

Yes, on a cash reservation you should get daily housekeeping. If you don't call housekeeping and tell them. The may forget. Other than housekeeping there really is no difference between a cash stay and a DVC points stay. Near Hospitality House is a booking category for DVC points stays. It is generally not available for cash reservations, however, you can request "close to Hospitality House" and you can request ground floor. If your dad needs ground floor for mobility/medical reasons, request it that way. OKW is pretty good about trying to match requests. You should call Disney Reservations to make your requests, or you can do it through online check-in. Personally, I would call.

Thank you for your response! When we visited in 2009, I believe we had to make room requests two weeks prior to arrival? Is this still the case? My dad is wanting a first floor room due to health issues with my mom, so thank you for letting me know I can call and explain this. Is there a specific building that would be best for those two options? I do realize that we can only request and it's not a guarantee.

 

[BobNed]

Thank you for your response! When we visited in 2009, I believe we had to make room requests two weeks prior to arrival? Is this still the case? My dad is wanting a first floor room due to health issues with my mom, so thank you for letting me know I can call and explain this. Is there a specific building that would be best for those two options? I do realize that we can only request and it's not a guarantee.

Rooms are generally assigned around 3-5 days prior to check-in. You can and should make your requests any time before then. Take a look at the very first post in this thread. There is a map that shows the location of all the buildings. The yellow buildings are the Hospitality Area. Buildings 62, 63 and 64 are the only buildings with elevators, and are generally held for those with mobility issues. Of course there are first floor villas in every building. You are never too far from a bus stop, and all park buses stop at Hospitality House last, on their way out of the resort. You can hop on any park bus and get to HH easily.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

My wife asked me to consider OKW for our trip in January, 2016. A few questions:

Is it too late to book a 10 day trip in January around the Marathon?
How is OKW during the Marathon?

Thanks in advance.

 

[sheri18]

Are are there buildings near the HH that have nice views....

We are paying cash but would like to try and get a villa closer to the main pool..

How are the ones with the elevators are they far from main pool area..

So confused on which area to try and request...would love some time of view...but centrally located.

We are about 2 weeks out