OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[SL6827]

No, hasn't happened in my 19 years of ownership. However, with a late arrival and due to the refurb they did stick us by the bus turn around (Miller #19), add to that the noise from the constant semi trucks right outside of the villa,= no sleep. Thankfully only a 2 night stay, I took Tylenol PM for the 2nd night.

I am curious as to where are the absolute worst areas to stay at with OKW in regards to the noise and noise from buses are? I really want to stay in the HH areas when we stay there, but this got my attention. Thanks.

 

[Deb & Bill]

I am curious as to where are the absolute worst areas to stay at with OKW in regards to the noise and noise from buses are? I really want to stay in the HH areas when we stay there, but this got my attention. Thanks.

I'd say Bldg 14 which is right across the street from the bus stop at the HH and right next to two stop signs. It's on the left as you enter the resort.

 

[sgtdisney]

I'd say Bldg 14 which is right across the street from the bus stop at the HH and right next to two stop signs. It's on the left as you enter the resort.

We stayed in that building a few years back with extended family. Our two bedroom was on the opposite side of the building from the road and it was OK. It was the end unit so we could see the HH, from the side window in the living room, etc. My brother was in a studio on the other side of the building and wasn't happy with it. It was one of those strange studios in the U shaped buildings, tucked into the corner and had no inside (courtyard) window. So only the one door in the back of the unit and the plantings were huge to block the view of the road, but you could hear the buses. Parking was difficult sometimes too. But it was a very, very short walk to the HH.

 

[DizneyLizzy]

I am curious as to where are the absolute worst areas to stay at with OKW in regards to the noise and noise from buses are? I really want to stay in the HH areas when we stay there, but this got my attention. Thanks.

We were in a studio in 63 last fall and the buses went right by our room. It was pretty loud, but we were only there for one night. Had we been staying longer I probably would have asked to be moved if possible. Ironically, after that first night, the rest of our stay was at the Poly villas - talk about LOUD! That ferry boat...lol.

 

[ElenaJane]

Jumping on the thread! Just booked a 2-bedroom villa in late November for 4 adults. Last time I stayed here was when the resort first opened and we were given a free upgrade from where we booked before. It was my first deluxe resort stay and have been hooked ever since! We rented points to stay here and our reservation says "close to hospitality house". Sounds good to me! I do hope in the next 6 months they get more buildings refurbished. Does anyone know if any of the buildings "close to the hospitality house" have been completed?

 

[jarestel]

I do hope in the next 6 months they get more buildings refurbished. Does anyone know if any of the buildings "close to the hospitality house" have been completed?

They haven't begun to refurbish the buildings in the HH area yet, but that could change by November. Have a great trip!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Jumping on the thread! Just booked a 2-bedroom villa in late November for 4 adults. Last time I stayed here was when the resort first opened and we were given a free upgrade from where we booked before. It was my first deluxe resort stay and have been hooked ever since! We rented points to stay here and our reservation says "close to hospitality house". Sounds good to me! I do hope in the next 6 months they get more buildings refurbished. Does anyone know if any of the buildings "close to the hospitality house" have been completed?

None of the Near HH area building have been done yet. Those are 11-14 and 23-26.

 

[Chuck S]

So far, no, none of the near HH buildings have been done.

 

[DizneyLizzy]

What is the closest/most convenient guest relations to OKW? I need to have tickets on MDE reordered, and I would love to take care of it on our arrival afternoon instead of relying on our first morning at the parks in case we are running late. We'll have a car, so my first idea was to drive to one of the Epcot resorts and walk to the International Gateway GR (that one seems to be the least chaotic and have the shortest lines), but I didn't know if the parking attendants would let me park there, even if I'm just going to be parked for about 30 min. I think there is a GR at Disney Springs, but I've never been there before, so I have no idea where it is or how chaotic it is on a typical afternoon.

Thanks!

 

[Chuck S]

I'm thinking the closest will be at Disney Springs. My experience is that the Disney Spring GR location has typically not been busy...but there have been times...It used to be built into the first floor of the DisneyQuest building, which is of course, gone. Maps show Guest Relations to be just about the middle of everything in building 57. On my last trip, the ferry from OKW was docking at The Landing dock nearby.

 

[skeeter31]

I'm thinking the closest will be at Disney Springs. My experience is that the Disney Spring GR location has typically not been busy...but there have been times...It used to be built into the first floor of the DisneyQuest building, which is of course, gone. Maps show Guest Relations to be just about the middle of everything in building 57. On my last trip, the ferry from OKW was docking at The Landing dock nearby.

Yeah we just had to visit that guest relations on our past trip to activate our annual passes. There was a bit of a wait when we got there at about noon on a Monday. Nothing terrible though. We didn’t know it had moved into that building, we thought it was still in the building where the photopass is located in the marketplace, so we wasted some time walking there and then backtracking.

 

[BEASLYBOO]

Nice map, Disney Springs with all of the new changes, twists and turns is a bit confusing at night.

 

[DizneyLizzy]

I'm thinking the closest will be at Disney Springs. My experience is that the Disney Spring GR location has typically not been busy...but there have been times...It used to be built into the first floor of the DisneyQuest building, which is of course, gone. Maps show Guest Relations to be just about the middle of everything in building 57. On my last trip, the ferry from OKW was docking at The Landing dock nearby.

Thank you!! If it was going to be at DS, I was going to need an updated map!

 

[Emmafleur]

I have a trip in December and I'm keeping track. What I've seen so far is this:
Buildings done: 30-35, 53-56
Buildings in Progress: 45-48

I think there are others, but these are only the ones I've been able to confirm. If anyone has some to add, please let me know.

Anyone know when Turtle Pond pool will be completed please? We’re there August 6th for 14 nights and have requested that area but will think about changing our request if construction is still ongoing there. Thanks

 

[yolie912]

Just got back from OKW!
We stayed in building 47 in a renovated room. It was lovely but you weren’t kidding when you said you can hear your neighbor. We had a family that would wake up at 6am and have screaming kids. We tried to ignore it but it was tough. We made the best of it. It rained everyday. Bring ponchos or an umbrella. We loved our location because we were very close to south point bus stop.

 

[ILoveMyDVC]

I'm thinking the closest will be at Disney Springs. My experience is that the Disney Spring GR location has typically not been busy...but there have been times...It used to be built into the first floor of the DisneyQuest building, which is of course, gone. Maps show Guest Relations to be just about the middle of everything in building 57. On my last trip, the ferry from OKW was docking at The Landing dock nearby.

Be prepared to wait there, too. At the mercy of the staffing, complexity of the problems in front of you and everyone's communication skills just like the other locations

 

[CarolynFH]

Be prepared to wait there, too. At the mercy of the staffing, complexity of the problems in front of you and everyone's communication skills just like the other locations

And when they’re especially busy, they’ll take your name and give you a time to return. Gave DH the opportunity to take the grandkids around to Sprinkles one Sunday evening at the start of Spring Break!

 

[DizneyLizzy]

And when they’re especially busy, they’ll take your name and give you a time to return.

Yikes. This is why I was thinking of trying the Epcot resort area. I’ve always had good experiences at the IG guest relations. But I’d hate to drive over to beach club and not be allowed to park. We’ll see. Thanks!

 

[rg35]

Just got back from OKW!
We stayed in building 47 in a renovated room. It was lovely but you weren’t kidding when you said you can hear your neighbor. We had a family that would wake up at 6am and have screaming kids. We tried to ignore it but it was tough. We made the best of it. It rained everyday. Bring ponchos or an umbrella. We loved our location because we were very close to south point bus stop.

That sucks that you were located so close to a clearly inconsiderate family, but I have found that no matter what hotel I have stayed at if you have people that let their kids do whatever they want and make a lot of noise and run around you will hear it. I don't think that's necessarily isolated to Old Key West.

 

[CarolynFH]

Yikes. This is why I was thinking of trying the Epcot resort area. I’ve always had good experiences at the IG guest relations. But I’d hate to drive over to beach club and not be allowed to park. We’ll see. Thanks!

It was an especially busy night there - all of DS was jammed. We’ve been to GR there several other times, and waits were much shorter. We wouldn’t hesitate to go there again.