OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[jdmccon7]

Are there any 2 bedrooms, top floor along Pennisular Rd that have a view? We stayed in Bldg 53, 2 bed, top floor and had a view of the trees. My dad is recovering from cancer battle so I am thinking he may be in the room more this time. A view would be nice. Hoping the cm takes pity when he/she sees the cancer patient and helps me out. But it would be nice to have an idea of what they are offering before I walk in to see for myself. TIA

 

[Simba's Mom]

We stayed in a 2 BR, top floor along Penninsular road a few months ago, and although it didn't have much of a view, as you can see, it was very peaceful and enjoyable to sit out there in the morning. We weren't along the golf course, at leaf not noticeably so, which can be good or bad. On the good side, no maintenance workers driving their loud carts around in the early morning. On the negative side, no golfers to watch and make fun of ("Look at that guy's swing". I'm afraid DH, the golfer, is always noticing that). And what disappointed me the most was that I didn't see a little duck all week. But it was fun to watch the birds there in the morning.

 

[jdmccon7]

We stayed in a 2 BR, top floor along Penninsular road a few months ago, and although it didn't have much of a view, as you can see, it was very peaceful and enjoyable to sit out there in the morning. We weren't along the golf course, at leaf not noticeably so, which can be good or bad. On the good side, no maintenance workers driving their loud carts around in the early morning. On the negative side, no golfers to watch and make fun of ("Look at that guy's swing". I'm afraid DH, the golfer, is always noticing that). And what disappointed me the most was that I didn't see a little duck all week. But it was fun to watch the birds there in the morning.

That is definitely a better view than we had, but still not much of one. It may be a choice between quiet road and a view. I'll pick the quiet road every time. We were in bldg 53 last time. Do you remember your building #?

 

[Merylj]

Hello, thinking of a breakfast at DTD. What time do the boats start?

 

[Simba's Mom]

That is definitely a better view than we had, but still not much of one. It may be a choice between quiet road and a view. I'll pick the quiet road every time. We were in bldg 53 last time. Do you remember your building #?

It was the top floor of building 28. On another site, they questioned it because the list didn't show a 2 BR on the top floor, but I checked-that's it!

 

[BobNed]

It was the top floor of building 28. On another site, they questioned it because the list didn't show a 2 BR on the top floor, but I checked-that's it!

Oh well, what do they know. Here's the layout for building 28. There are 3 2 BR on each floor.

Type A buildings are all 3 stories.
1st Floor- S, 1, 2, 2, 2, 1, S
2nd Floor- S, 1, 2, 2, 2, 1, S
3rd Floor- 2, 2, 2
Buildings 13, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 42, 45, 46, 47, 50, 52, 54, 56 and 62 are all Type A.

 

[jdmccon7]

I just realized my original post said Peninsular Road when I really meant Southpoint Road. My bad, sorry. But it bldg 53 or 54. I wonder if they leave the trees in certain places to protect us from wayward golf balls?

 

[Nanajo1]

Hello, thinking of a breakfast at DTD. What time do the boats start?

I think we were able to get a boat to Disney Springs at 10 am. What will be Disney Springs abbreviation? DS?

 

[Simba's Mom]

Oh well, what do they know. Here's the layout for building 28. There are 3 2 BR on each floor.

Type A buildings are all 3 stories.
1st Floor- S, 1, 2, 2, 2, 1, S
2nd Floor- S, 1, 2, 2, 2, 1, S
3rd Floor- 2, 2, 2
Buildings 13, 20, 21, 23, 26, 27, 28, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 39, 41, 42, 45, 46, 47, 50, 52, 54, 56 and 62 are all Type A.

AHA! Thanks so much. They made me wonder if I was imagining things.

 

[Merylj]

I think we were able to get a boat to Disney Springs at 10 am. What will be Disney Springs abbreviation? DS?

Many thanks for your help.

 

[SCPixie]

I miss OKW! "Welcome Home to Disney's Old Key West Resort, featuring whimsical features and gingerbread architecture." We are going on a Disney Cruise next year instead of going to OKW and the parks. I hope I don't regret it. I've never cruised before!

 

[cnorth]

We will be back in 29 days and I can't wait! I love OKW!

 

[TandCmum]

We have just booked for September 2016, 21 nights in a deluxe studio with free ddp

 

[sheri18]

Wow.....21 days...a dream come true......

 

[nono]

We did 21 days in a 1 br in OKW before our second child (and in between dogs). It doesn't get old. Enjoy!!

 

[Cinders Mum]

Hey Chicka TandCmum. You've waited a long long time to get back to WDW, and I cannot wait for you to experience and love OKW. Fingers crossed our trips will overlap and I get to see you again. much love V xxx

 

[southerngirl528]

Count me in with the OKW lovers! Joined DVC in '93 and OKW remains one of my very favorite resorts. Huge rooms, great cast and the landscaping has filled in so beautifully over the 24 years since the resort was built. I love the peacefulness after a hectic day in the parks. Ahhhhhh.

 

[sheri18]

Count me in with the OKW lovers! Joined DVC in '93 and OKW remains one of my very favorite resorts. Huge rooms, great cast and the landscaping has filled in so beautifully over the 24 years since the resort was built. I love the peacefulness after a hectic day in the parks. Ahhhhhh.

Which building would you recommend...as for a view and not to far from main pool....my husband would need an elevator...

 

[southerngirl528]

Hi Sheri!

If your DH needs an elevator you need to get a request in immediately! There are only a couple of buildings w/elevators at OKW. Are you a DVC Member? Or trading in? Or paying cash? If you're a member or trading in, call DVC Mbr Svcs and let them know right away that your DH has special needs so that they can note that on your rez. If you booked through a TA, get in touch with them asap and have them confirm they have given this info to Disney.

To be near the main pool, one needs to have a Hospitality House request. This is not my favorite area because it's so busy, but it is the only location of those buildings with elevators. It is possible they can block a 1st floor room for you (IF they know about your DH's physical needs) if no elevator villa is available. Again, I cannot emphasize strongly enough that you contact the appropriate folks to get this request/need on your rez!

 

[shoes99]

Which building would you recommend...as for a view and not to far from main pool....my husband would need an elevator...

Just got back from OKW in a 1 bedroom. We booked a HH villa, and put ground floor or close
to elevator. When we checked in we were given a 2nd floor villa in a bldg with no elevator and DH
uses a scooter, we had to leave the scooter in the van. They said sorry
its not guaranteed unless you book "ADA accessible room required". So I booked for next February and called back to assure a villa with access to an elevator. They said sorry. You had to book it with your original booking. Request are not guaranteed unless they are "ADA accessible room required".
Good luck with your requests. They said they would put us in a ground floor room in another
building but not a HH category. DH said stay with the near HH location.