OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[Disneychick75]

The boats should be running unless there is bad weather. If the boats are not running, they will have busses.

I am not sure about the room types.

Thank-you, bcuinohio!

 

[Disneynewbie1]

Hi all! I'm staying here and want some advice. One member of our party would gravely benefit from an elevator. How are those buildings/rooms different from the others and what are the views like? We have a 2 bedroom reserved. Thanks

 

[Deb & Bill]

Hi everyone! My cousin, sister-in-law and I are going to OKW is September. Is the boat still running to DTD? I know that construction is still going on at Disney Springs. Also, is there a room types in each building map?

Yes, each building has different types of villas. Studios are normally at the ends of the building, but some larger buildings also have studios in the inner corners. One bedrooms connect to studios to make two bedroom lockoffs.

 

[Deb & Bill]

If you rent points and request an area, do you also request a backup area?
With 4 kids and no car we'd love to be in HH area or close by in millers road area.

TIA

HH area is a booking category. If you can't get that (Bldg 11-14 and 23-26), you could request Peninsular Road (27, 28, 29). All of these buildings do not have the doorway through the laundry room to the bathroom in the one bedroom or larger villas.

 

[Deb & Bill]

If your staying as an OOP guest and get the free refillable Mug, where would i go to fill it up if there's isnt a Quick Service location?

How do you get a free refillable mug if you pay out of pocket? Or do you just mean refillable mug? I think the mug costs $16.49 if you buy it to get refills. The Turtle Shack is only open seasonally and shorter hours.

 

[BobNed]

How do you get a free refillable mug if you pay out of pocket? Or do you just mean refillable mug? I think the mug costs $16.49 if you buy it to get refills. The Turtle Shack is only open seasonally and shorter hours.

Most Disney packages now include a refillable mug.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Most Disney packages now include a refillable mug.

You have to buy a dining plan to get a free mug. Not just a room with tickets.

 

[Disneychick75]

Hi all! I'm staying here and want some advice. One member of our party would gravely benefit from an elevator. How are those buildings/rooms different from the others and what are the views like? We have a 2 bedroom reserved. Thanks

One of our group needs an elevator as well. I called member services and requested either a building with an elevator or a first floor accommodation. We also have a 2 bedroom. I know it's not guaranteed but we've never not had a request based on a medical need refused.

Yes, each building has different types of villas. Studios are normally at the ends of the building, but some larger buildings also have studios in the inner corners. One bedrooms connect to studios to make two bedroom lockoffs.

Thank-you.

 

[shoes99]

We had ground floor and bldg with elevator on our reservation Feb 2015. We were booked as a HH location and they did not honor any of the request. We got a 2nd floor 1BR. DH has a rental scooter. They said you had to book an ADA reservation in order to be guaranteed
a ground floor or bldg with elevator. We had a rental scooter but it held a good charge so we left it in the
mini-van most of the time. When I booked for Feb 2016 I got HH but since I didn't say "ADA required" I will
not be guaranteed a ground floor or bldg with an elevator. Would have had to cancel and rebook.
They offered to move us in Feb 2015 to the back of the resort in a ground floor 1BR, but that defeats the purpose of booking a near HH category. Make sure you book your reservation as medical necessary
ADA required.

 

[bcuinohio]

My son has been doing a little research on our vacation and he noticed that OKW has a basketball court and shuffleboard. Is there a charge for basketball and shuffleboard?

 

[Nanajo1]

No charge. Hank's will have the equipment you need.

 

[scoobydooby]

You have to buy a dining plan to get a free mug. Not just a room with tickets.

The UK site offers great free regular dining plan deals at OKW with up to 30% off the accommodation, which can work out cheaper than free dining at a moderate resort where free dining for us is only the quick service plan. So lots of us book this deal. We get the mug with this deal.

 

[bcuinohio]

No charge. Hank's will have the equipment you need.

Cool, thanks.

 

[BobNed]

You have to buy a dining plan to get a free mug. Not just a room with tickets.

Of course you are correct. And I knew that. Must have had a brain cramp when I posted what I did.

 

[Toffeewoffy]

We had ground floor and bldg with elevator on our reservation Feb 2015. We were booked as a HH location and they did not honor any of the request. We got a 2nd floor 1BR. DH has a rental scooter. They said you had to book an ADA reservation in order to be guaranteed
a ground floor or bldg with elevator. We had a rental scooter but it held a good charge so we left it in the
mini-van most of the time. When I booked for Feb 2016 I got HH but since I didn't say "ADA required" I will
not be guaranteed a ground floor or bldg with an elevator. Would have had to cancel and rebook.
They offered to move us in Feb 2015 to the back of the resort in a ground floor 1BR, but that defeats the purpose of booking a near HH category. Make sure you book your reservation as medical necessary
ADA required.

I booked a 1-bed at OKW by phone (as a DVC member) and we had a fair old discussion about which is the best building to request as I, too, will be hiring a scooter. She said she could put me down for either a building with a lift or on the ground floor. I asked when I should contact them again to request this, but she said no need - she would mark it up for me.

I still don't know whether we'll be better off in something like building 62 which is nearest to HH. The furthest away of the 3 lift buildings seems a fair old trek from the nearest bus stop and while that wouldn't be a problem with me in the scooter, it's a pain for DD.

 

[butsy113]

I'm doing a split stay for my birthday trip, and my friends would like to try OKW. I have stayed there before and absolutely loved it so I'm fine with that. I really don't care what floor we are on, and actually prefer the higher floors. I also plan to book HH room and request a studio in buildings 23-26. It's just a girls trip so we will be using the balcony for coffee and relaxing. My one friend is an avid golfer. Is there a place I can find pictures of the views? Do any of these buildings have better views? Any suggestions or experiences welcome

 

[Nanajo1]

We were in buildings 28&25 and had golf course views.

 

[Minnie-Maniac]

OKW is not my parents Home Resort the BoardWalk is but we have stayed there one time and it was wonderful. We stayed in Building 33. The room was great and the main pool area was a lot of fun. My family also loved the evening campfires and the Surrey Bike Rentals.

 

[Simba's Mom]

My one friend is an avid golfer. Is there a place I can find pictures of the views? Do any of these buildings have better views? Any suggestions or experiences welcome

For golf course views, we actually prefer Miller's Road, not HH but a short walk to the main building. DH is also an avid golfer, so this was how he spent as much time as he could (when he wasn't golfing, of course).

 

[butsy113]

For golf course views, we actually prefer Miller's Road, not HH but a short walk to the main building. DH is also an avid golfer, so this was how he spent as much time as he could (when he wasn't golfing, of course).

What building is this? It looks so peaceful and relaxing!