OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[OKW Lover]

For the living room sleeping areas of the 1 or 2 bedroom villas - how difficult is the pull-out queen sofa to use on a daily basis? I think I read that the twin chair wasn't too bad to convert, but the sofa was, but no one actually shows it being done.

We've never had any difficulty pulling it out

 

[SecondEventuality]

If Buildings 11-29 have the 1BR with only one entrance to the master bathroom, and HH = 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, and 26...

Then that means when attempting to book for a 1 bedroom that has the extra bathroom entrance, you need to book both non-HH *and* request to be excluded from Peninsular Road Area, correct?

Thanks!

 

[OKW Lover]

Then that means when attempting to book for a 1 bedroom that has the extra bathroom entrance, you need to book both non-HH *and* request to be excluded from Peninsular Road Area, correct?

Buildings 62-64 are not HH and do have the extra bathroom entrance.

 

[Chuck S]

If Buildings 11-29 have the 1BR with only one entrance to the master bathroom, and HH = 11, 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, and 26...

Then that means when attempting to book for a 1 bedroom that has the extra bathroom entrance, you need to book both non-HH *and* request to be excluded from Peninsular Road Area, correct?

Thanks!

Request a building #30 and above. Or request an area of the resort. I usually request the Turtle Pond area, and near transportation. Most of the time (but not always) I am able to get my requests.

 

[SecondEventuality]

Request a building #30 and above. Or request an area of the resort. I usually request the Turtle Pond area, and near transportation. Most of the time (but not always) I am able to get my requests.

Ah, ok, so if I was to request #30 or above, I'd have to contact them to add that in manually, I imagine. Also, the ground floor would be yet another separate request, too, but I could add that request during the check-in.

TY!!!!

 

[SecondEventuality]

Has anyone actually used the charcoal grills? It appears they are all available near the quiet pools. I don't see any videos for the pool area near building #55. I was able to confirm that the Turtle Pond area looks to have them, though.

Interested in the grills since staying in studios would give us an option outside of microwave meals, plus the laundry facilities.

 

[Chuck S]

Ah, ok, so if I was to request #30 or above, I'd have to contact them to add that in manually, I imagine. Also, the ground floor would be yet another separate request, too, but I could add that request during the check-in.

Has anyone actually used the charcoal grills? It appears they are all available near the quiet pools. I don't see any videos for the pool area near building #55. I was able to confirm that the Turtle Pond area looks to have them, though.

Interested in the grills since staying in studios would give us an option outside of microwave meals, plus the laundry facilities.

TY!!!!

Do not add any requests during online check-in. It will erase your other requests. Make all requests directly by calling Member Services or doing the online chat on the DVC Website. If you are renting points, make the requests at the same time you make the reservation with the DVC Member or broker.

When I was down a few years ago with a group of 16 people, we used the grills near the Turtle Pond pool a couple of evenings. They are the standard charcoal grills you'll find in most public parks. If I remember correctly, they do have charcoal available at the resort store, but we caravaned down in 4 cars. so we had plenty of transportation, and we went to Publix for groceries.

 

[Heather07438]

Has anyone stayed in a one-bedroom and a studio recently? I am wondering if they have regular coffee makers or Kuerig style. Also - do they still have mini toiletries or have they switched to the large dispensers?
Thanks!!

They have regular 12 cup coffee makers that use the Joffrey's pod. Seems like DVC won't offer Kuerig machines, maybe just GF? Possibly to avoid the added expense if it might cause higher dues?

Regular resorts are getting Kuerigs as they renovate: POR-FQ, GF, Contemporary standard rooms, Club Level AKL & BWI, AoA suites, others being added. Rack rate is expensive enough to cover any over-indulgence in Kuerig k-pack use, lol.

 

[The Jackal]

They have regular 12 cup coffee makers that use the Joffrey's pod. Seems like DVC won't offer Kuerig machines, maybe just GF? Possibly to avoid the added expense if it might cause higher dues?

Regular resorts are getting Kuerigs as they renovate: POR-FQ, GF, Contemporary standard rooms, Club Level AKL & BWI, AoA suites, others being added. Rack rate is expensive enough to cover any over-indulgence in Kuerig k-pack use, lol.

Can’t get plastic straws, but let’s put in coffee makers that have way more plastic trash than a regular coffee maker. Is Disney environmentally friendly or not?

 

[toolmanjan]

Can’t get plastic straws, but let’s put in coffee makers that have way more plastic trash than a regular coffee maker. Is Disney environmentally friendly or not?

IMHO Disney for the most part is environmentally friendly when it helps their bottom line. The change to paper straws may be the only instance that they have reached into their pockets.

 

[Deb & Bill]

IMHO Disney for the most part is environmentally friendly when it helps their bottom line. The change to paper straws may be the only instance that they have reached into their pockets.

I'd bet they are paying more for those horrible paper straws. They taste awful and fall apart if you are drinking something thicker or are drinking more slowly.

 

[Deb & Bill]

They have regular 12 cup coffee makers that use the Joffrey's pod. Seems like DVC won't offer Kuerig machines, maybe just GF? Possibly to avoid the added expense if it might cause higher dues?

Regular resorts are getting Kuerigs as they renovate: POR-FQ, GF, Contemporary standard rooms, Club Level AKL & BWI, AoA suites, others being added. Rack rate is expensive enough to cover any over-indulgence in Kuerig k-pack use, lol.

Or you bring your own filters and, maybe, even your own coffee and they work fine in the coffee maker.

 

[SecondEventuality]

I called and there are grills near Miller's Rd pool area as well (South Pt pool area was not confirmed). Since #17 is a 2-story building, that's what we put in as our first choice, then #18 as the second. I highly doubt we will use the grills, but this is our first DVC trip plus being in a deluxe studio and have a special diet, so keeping all options out on the table!

Thanks again for all the info that this thread provides as well as your help! @Chuck S, thank you again! Put our request in through chat, as you had suggested. The online check-in already had Miller's Rd as the 1st choice, then I contacted chat. Hope that was ok since there was something already in there prior to contacting them.

 

[SecondEventuality]

Or you bring your own filters and, maybe, even your own coffee and they work fine in the coffee maker.

I'm assuming that this is the flat-bottom, regular type of filters made for 12-cup makers, correct?

Thanks!

 

[Heather07438]

I'm assuming that this is the flat-bottom, regular type of filters made for 12-cup makers, correct?

Thanks!

Yep! No cone filters, just the standard flat bottom type.

 

[Chuck S]

I'd bet they are paying more for those horrible paper straws. They taste awful and fall apart if you are drinking something thicker or are drinking more slowly.

I actually like the paper straws better than the plastic.

 

[Chuck S]

Thanks again for all the info that this thread provides as well as your help! @Chuck S, thank you again! Put our request in through chat, as you had suggested. The online check-in already had Miller's Rd as the 1st choice, then I contacted chat. Hope that was ok since there was something already in there prior to contacting them.

That is fine.

 

[The Jackal]

I'd bet they are paying more for those horrible paper straws. They taste awful and fall apart if you are drinking something thicker or are drinking more slowly.

My DW bought reusable straws because of those paper straws.

 

[kc2wdw]

Hi everyone! Due in large part to this helpful thread, I have my first stay at OKW booked! Staying in a 2BR villa (cash). 4 adults and 2 kids (7 & 4). I didn’t see a near hospitality house booking category, so I’m assuming that means I can’t request those buildings? Would getting on the shuttle at the HH avoid the resort loop?

 

[Chuck S]

Hi everyone! Due in large part to this helpful thread, I have my first stay at OKW booked! Staying in a 2BR villa (cash). 4 adults and 2 kids (7 & 4). I didn’t see a near hospitality house booking category, so I’m assuming that means I can’t request those buildings? Would getting on the shuttle at the HH avoid the resort loop?

If you're talking about the shuttle busses to the parks, yes, it would avoid the loop. But also be aware that by the time the busses reach the Hospitality stop in the mornings around park opening, that they may 1) no longer have room for a scooter or wheelchair, if you use one...or...2) may be nearly full and have standing room only.

For DVC Point reservation Near Hospitality House is a "guaranteed" booking category. For cash reservations through Disney, it is only a request, and may not be available when you check in.