OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[Deb & Bill]

I asked this question on the resort board and they suggested I ask it here. We are looking at staying at OKW but are travelling in a 24 foot touring van (a sprinter - not a true RV). It can be backed into spaces if its backend can go over the curb (it has about 5 feet between the back of the van and the back wheels). It is no wider than a normal mini-van. My understanding is that if I can't park it at OKW it would have to be parked at Port Orleans which is really not a great option since we would be using it during our stay. Can anyone give me some direction on how to find out before I make a reservation whether or not we could park our vehicle at OKW?

Thank you!

You won't be able to park it at OKW like I told you on the other thread. You'll be asked to move it to Port Orleans. Don't make your reservation if you need to park a vehicle that large at OKW. There are no parking spaces the size you need at OKW. All the parking spaces have shrubs planted in front of them. None have a five foot space in front of the parking space.

I will be at OKW tomorrow and can ask them.

 

[KateSpade79]

Anyone know for sure when the sand castle pool will be closed? September?? December?? We will be there the week after Thanksgiving and that might determine my room request area. I booked through a TA so I'm not sure if they would notify me or her if it will be closed during my stay. Thanks!

 

[BobNed]

You can refill at any of the local pools when the snack bar is open. Also at the main pool.

Ummm... only the Turtle Pond local pool has a refill station (in addition to Goods to Go

 

[reddog]

You won't be able to park it at OKW like I told you on the other thread. You'll be asked to move it to Port Orleans. Don't make your reservation if you need to park a vehicle that large at OKW. There are no parking spaces the size you need at OKW. All the parking spaces have shrubs planted in front of them. None have a five foot space in front of the parking space.

I will be at OKW tomorrow and can ask them.

Thank you again - I posted here because it was suggested in the other thread that I try this thread. If you are able to ask I'd appreciate it. My other option is to call security as they patrol the parking lots and ask. You are right though - if it is not allowed we will stay somewhere else - probably SSR. We just love OKW and this is our first time traveling with a larger vehicle (although we have friends who have done a close to 22 foot Ford pickup truck!).
Thanks for offering to check...

 

[Deb & Bill]

Thank you again - I posted here because it was suggested in the other thread that I try this thread. If you are able to ask I'd appreciate it. My other option is to call security as they patrol the parking lots and ask. You are right though - if it is not allowed we will stay somewhere else - probably SSR. We just love OKW and this is our first time traveling with a larger vehicle (although we have friends who have done a close to 22 foot Ford pickup truck!).
Thanks for offering to check...

I asked at Bell Services since they are in the know there. They told me that RV'S and trailers were always asked to park at Port Orleans. With an oversized vehicle it could depend where you parked it. It would have to be parallel parked taking up multiple spaces. It would have to be parked in an area where there were more spaces with a chance more vacant parking spaces. At the end of Turtle Pond would be one of a very few locations. And if when you returned, there weren't multiple spaces to parallel park, you might have to park at another resort. And there could be a chance you would have to park in an area different from where your villa was located. Like you were staying at South Point and have to park at Turtle Pond.

You'll need to be aware of upcoming OKW renovations starting in January. That could also limit parking spaces.

 

[reddog]

I asked at Bell Services since they are in the know there. They told me that RV'S and trailers were always asked to park at Port Orleans. With an oversized vehicle it could depend where you parked it. It would have to be parallel parked taking up multiple spaces. It would have to be parked in an area where there were more spaces with a chance more vacant parking spaces. At the end of Turtle Pond would be one of a very few locations. And if when you returned, there weren't multiple spaces to parallel park, you might have to park at another resort. And there could be a chance you would have to park in an area different from where your villa was located. Like you were staying at South Point and have to park at Turtle Pond.

You'll need to be aware of upcoming OKW renovations starting in January. That could also limit parking spaces.

Thank you so much for taking the time to check for me. We are seriously considering SSR because of this potential problem - and the upcoming refurbishment is another issue as well. I realize the refurb could potentially block parking areas and access and since where they will be working won't be known exactly ahead of time, looks like it might be time to try out SSR.
Again, thank you for asking for us.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Thank you so much for taking the time to check for me. We are seriously considering SSR because of this potential problem - and the upcoming refurbishment is another issue as well. I realize the refurb could potentially block parking areas and access and since where they will be working won't be known exactly ahead of time, looks like it might be time to try out SSR.
Again, thank you for asking for us.

You are welcome. SSR is pretty nice.

 

[Dizjunkieee]

Hey all! I'll be at OKW 10/18-27 have a random question as I am in the midst of putting together my Prime Pantry order to have delivered to the room. I've stayed in a villa before (BC) but can't recall how many paper plates/bowls & plastic utensils they leave in the room? Can anyone tell me? Trying to figure out if I should add those things to my PP order, or not. We will be in a studio & staying via point rental so won't have regular mousekeeping. Thanks for any thoughts you can share. Looking forward to trying out OKW for the first time!
-Kelly

 

[Deb & Bill]

Hey all! I'll be at OKW 10/18-27 have a random question as I am in the midst of putting together my Prime Pantry order to have delivered to the room. I've stayed in a villa before (BC) but can't recall how many paper plates/bowls & plastic utensils they leave in the room? Can anyone tell me? Trying to figure out if I should add those things to my PP order, or not. We will be in a studio & staying via point rental so won't have regular mousekeeping. Thanks for any thoughts you can share. Looking forward to trying out OKW for the first time!
-Kelly

Just got back from five nights in an OKW studio. We had a pretty good stack of bowls and plates (didn't count them, but they were enough for the two of us). We also had one of the glasses stuffed with plasticware. All knives and forks, not one spoon. It wasn't all that easy eating cereal in the AM with a fork, but I managed. If you have kids who would find it difficult, you can always ask for more or pick some up from Goods to Go. I was too lazy to go get some or look for a housekeeper to get more from.

 

[Dizjunkieee]

Just got back from five nights in an OKW studio. We had a pretty good stack of bowls and plates (didn't count them, but they were enough for the two of us). We also had one of the glasses stuffed with plasticware. All knives and forks, not one spoon. It wasn't all that easy eating cereal in the AM with a fork, but I managed. If you have kids who would find it difficult, you can always ask for more or pick some up from Goods to Go. I was too lazy to go get some or look for a housekeeper to get more from.

Thank you - that is helpful! It is just the hubs and I, but I still would be a bit annoyed trying to eat cereal with a fork lol, so I will add some to my order Hope you had a great trip!

 

[BobNed]

Thank you - that is helpful! It is just the hubs and I, but I still would be a bit annoyed trying to eat cereal with a fork lol, so I will add some to my order Hope you had a great trip!

When you get to your room take a quick inventory of the supplies, then call Housekeeping and ask for what you need. There is no charge for those types of disposables.

 

[Dizjunkieee]

When you get to your room take a quick inventory of the supplies, then call Housekeeping and ask for what you need. There is no charge for those types of disposables.

Thanks!

 

[Dizjunkieee]

I have another question! In looking at picture of the resort, I can't tell - are there rooms that don't have balconies? I hope not!

 

[Dizjunkieee]

I have another question! In looking at picture of the resort, I can't tell - are there rooms that don't have balconies? I hope not!

Never mind! I saw this was asked earlier in this thread and the answer is they all have a patio or balcony

 

[Deb & Bill]

Studio balconies/porches are smaller than the ones in the one bedrooms. When a studio connects to a one bedroom for a two bedroom lockoff, you'll get two balconies. When a two bedroom is dedicated, there is no balcony/porch off the second bedroom (which would be where a studio would be for a lockoff). That might be the confusion.

 

[Harambe]

Sorry - another supplies question, as I begin to get my Garden Grocer order set. We are staying in a 2BR through Disney (not points). Should I order clothes detergent, or do they supply it daily? I usually do laundry a couple of nights during our trip, but I would do a couple of loads on those nights, and I'm afraid there might only be a single use box of detergent in the unit. I guess I could take the small detergent boxes and stash them in my suitcase, so they replace them, and I would have enough to do all my loads! hahaha Or would it be okay to leave a note for housekeeping and ask for a couple of extra boxes?

Hate to spend more $$ on something that could be covered with the room payment!!

 

[BobNed]

Sorry - another supplies question, as I begin to get my Garden Grocer order set. We are staying in a 2BR through Disney (not points). Should I order clothes detergent, or do they supply it daily? I usually do laundry a couple of nights during our trip, but I would do a couple of loads on those nights, and I'm afraid there might only be a single use box of detergent in the unit. I guess I could take the small detergent boxes and stash them in my suitcase, so they replace them, and I would have enough to do all my loads! hahaha Or would it be okay to leave a note for housekeeping and ask for a couple of extra boxes?

Hate to spend more $$ on something that could be covered with the room payment!!

Since you are paying cash for your stay and not on points you will get daily housekeeping service and they will replace/restock as needed. However, they probably won't leave another box of laundry detergent if there is one sitting there. You should stash them away to make sure you get replenished.

 

[Harambe]

^^Thank you! I'll be sure to put them aside, so they will leave another one. That will solve that problem.

 

[Deb & Bill]

^^Thank you! I'll be sure to put them aside, so they will leave another one. That will solve that problem.

You might want to bring your own from home. They are now leaving a funky "green" detergent. The box has about three tablespoons of detergent. The washers in the rooms use regular detergent unless they start replacing them with HE washers. The laundry rooms have HE washers. I always bring my jug of Liquid Tide with Bleach Alternative. I have both HE and regular that I bring, so I'm always prepared.

 

[Harambe]

^^Okay - then I will leave detergent on my Garden Grocer order. Thank you!