OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[millys]

Should have posted this a few weeks ago but time flies when you are back at work!!!

We stayed 7 x nights in OKW in May - booked a 1 x bed and were really - really - really lucky to get a free upgrade to a dedicated 2 bed on the top floor

If I could have picked the location myself by hand then this would be it!
We were in building 62 which has the shortest walk to the Hospitality House and a stunning view over the lake and golf course.
We watched the fireworks from the balcony over the trees - both Epcot and Hollywood Studios (Star Wars show).

This was the morning view from the balcony:-

Sunset:-

The Library at Hospitality House:-

Hospitality House/Olivia's Cafe:-

Check-in:-

Building 62:-

This was our first stay at OKW and we absolutely loved it.
So much so that we are just about to book again or 2017 at this resort and would recommend in a heartbeat - loved every minute

Milly

 

[Wakey]

Wow that looks a great room. I'm there next Thursday and bldg 62 is on my request list; but suspect I won't get it.

 

[Wenny]

Gorgeous view and photos!

 

[Deb & Bill]

What you call the library is really Papa's Den.

 

[gmboy95]

After spending our honeymoon at the BC in 1996, and a couple of small trips after, We bought into DVC in 2000 at VWL for 300 points, ....by chance our next trip, after buying DVC, involved a rented house, but we wanted to use our points for at least two nights, so in August of 2001 we had a short stay at OKW for 2 nights on very short notice (it was all that was available). We only had our 2 year old son at the time (DD not yet arrived)...we really enjoyed that two day stay, and put it in our memory banks. We then came back the following August in 2002 and stayed at our home resort VWL and although we enjoyed it, it didn't give us the feeling of those first two days at OKW....our next trip was a Christmas trip from Christmas eve to new years day at OKW....and from that day forward we were hooked, over 30 trips later we have not been back to VWL. We have stayed in the other resorts usually for 1 or 2 days at the beginning of our stays to "check them out", and have made quite a few 3 or 4 day trips with just one kid or the other, or special DIS events....but OKW has become our defacto "home resort"

From hanging lights at Christmas on our balconies, To many trips with just my wife in December just to see the decorations and watch the candlelight processional, to many sculptures made at community hall, to all the lovely people we have met at the gurgling suitcase, and wonderful New Years Eve Parties at the hospitality house (yes you can find us in the photo albums), to great meals at Olivias, and walks through the property....That left turn we make off vacation club way into the resort is always the best feeling we all have every year. We did buy a 60 point resale in 2007 for the sole purpose of being able to say we are OKW "owners" officially. From all the Facebook friends, unofficial OKW pages, and posts on these boards. I actaully joined the Dis boards in early 2001, because i was looking for a web site with tips on driving to Disney and saving money. It allowed me to introduce my wife to The Disboards and has lead to a tree that includes great friends and many NE Dis meets, and many trips with family and Friends. All of this has always been with the background of OKW. Every time we talk about doing a vacation entirely at another resort, we always return to the fact that we know we will be disappointed. It was another great trip this past July, and i look forward to taking our high school graduate on his graduation trip to OKW next June!!!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Love that lake/golf course view!!

 

[xjillianpaige]

I just found out that my friends and I will be staying here in February for a bachelorette party! Very excited to check out a new resort!

 

[Pooh's-Honey-Pot]

Loved your photos!! Really excited now for my first stay there is October!

 

[Karabear15]

I just found out that my friends and I will be staying here in February for a bachelorette party! Very excited to check out a new resort!

That sounds so fun!!

 

[schoen]

My in-laws like staying in the turtle pond area. I like to see water. Should I request specific buildings? Or should I just call and request Turtle Pond with a water view? We will have three rooms and would also request that they be near one another. Yikes! So demanding!

 

[Deb & Bill]

My in-laws like staying in the turtle pond area. I like to see water. Should I request specific buildings? Or should I just call and request Turtle Pond with a water view? We will have three rooms and would also request that they be near one another. Yikes! So demanding!

When you are trying to get three villas close to each other, make that your only request.

 

[schoen]

When you are trying to get three villas close to each other, make that your only request.

Hmmm. Turns out I would rather have a pretty view than be near my family

 

[Joan S.]

Hi, My DH and I will be staying at OKW at the end of September in a 1 bedroom unit. I could not get the category near HH but would like to be a short walk to HH with a nice view. I always request UPPER floor. Would building 16 give me the same view as 62?? I don't mind the single entrance to the bathroom. I would request 62 but we don't need the elevator and OKW seems to be pretty well sold out for the time frame we are going. Thanks, Joan

 

[Deb & Bill]

Hi, My DH and I will be staying at OKW at the end of September in a 1 bedroom unit. I could not get the category near HH but would like to be a short walk to HH with a nice view. I always request UPPER floor. Would building 16 give me the same view as 62?? I don't mind the single entrance to the bathroom. I would request 62 but we don't need the elevator and OKW seems to be pretty well sold out for the time frame we are going. Thanks, Joan

Yep, Bldg 16 is right next to 62 and close to the Hospitality House. Plus you can see the bus heading to the Millers Road bus stop and beat it to the HH if you are headed to a theme park.

 

[jan 48uk]

Firstly if this is in the wrong place I do apologise, secondly the last 100 pages have been a wealth of information thank you
Myself, DH and DS 13 are booked in for 2017 a direct booking with Disney in the UK, I have checked maps took all the information on board so have narrowed down our room request ( 1 bed villa ) I understand we are limited as non DVC members which I fully understand.
My question is, on the OKW booking page it stated refurbishment was to begin in 2017 and run through to 2019 will there be anyway of finding out nearer the time the units that will be involved when we travel?
Thank you all, Janette

 

[Deb & Bill]

Firstly if this is in the wrong place I do apologise, secondly the last 100 pages have been a wealth of information thank you
Myself, DH and DS 13 are booked in for 2017 a direct booking with Disney in the UK, I have checked maps took all the information on board so have narrowed down our room request ( 1 bed villa ) I understand we are limited as non DVC members which I fully understand.
My question is, on the OKW booking page it stated refurbishment was to begin in 2017 and run through to 2019 will there be anyway of finding out nearer the time the units that will be involved when we travel?
Thank you all, Janette

Not really. Even owners at the resort don't get that information.

 

[jan 48uk]

Deb & Bill, I knew it would be a long shot but thank you for your reply.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Deb & Bill, I knew it would be a long shot but thank you for your reply.

But I imagine there will be talk on the DIS about the renovations as they go on. I'd keep a look out here to see what's going on if you have a specific area you are hoping to stay.

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

Staying in a 2bedroom in 2 weeks (paying cash) Do they offer turn-down service if you pay cash? We were able to get it at BLT (paid cash) a year ago. Thanks!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Staying in a 2bedroom in 2 weeks (paying cash) Do they offer turn-down service if you pay cash? We were able to get it at BLT (paid cash) a year ago. Thanks!

No, there is no hotel associated with OKW. No turn down service. You will get daily full cleaning if you booked through Disney Reservation Center and not DVC.