OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[smep013]

We have not stayed at OKW in YEARS... are all rooms refurbished, and as of when? Thanks!

 

[Bmlors]

We have not stayed at OKW in YEARS... are all rooms refurbished, and as of when? Thanks!

Yes, I tracked that and all of the refurbishments wrapped up in Q2 2019.

Here's the thread if someone wants the full history: https://www.disboards.com/threads/okw-renovations-consolidated-list.3707809/

 

[Deb & Bill]

Did you get free park admission until 2000 with the early contracts? A friend of mine bought OKW when it first opened and I thought he told me that.

We bought in Nov 1997 and just missed out on the free park admission. But we were able to use our stay at the Polynesian as our down payment.

We have not stayed at OKW in YEARS... are all rooms refurbished, and as of when? Thanks!

The rooms are clean and fresh, but almost empty of Key West theming inside the villas. The beautiful artwork they used to have has pretty much all been replaced with cartoon style Mickey/Minnie stuff.

 

[smep013]

Yes, I tracked that and all of the refurbishments wrapped up in Q2 2019.

Here's the thread if someone wants the full history: https://www.disboards.com/threads/okw-renovations-consolidated-list.3707809/

Thank you for your reply!

 

[Chuck S]

We bought in Nov 1997 and just missed out on the free park admission. But we were able to use our stay at the Polynesian as our down payment.

The rooms are clean and fresh, but almost empty of Key West theming inside the villas. The beautiful artwork they used to have has pretty much all been replaced with cartoon style Mickey/Minnie stuff.

Yes, I miss the days when the Disney/Mickey was more subtle, nice little touches like the railing slats with mickey head cutouts...so you knew you were in Disney, but it wasn't in your face. Nothing really says "Old Key West" style decor any more. Much more generic.

 

[michellej47]

If you are taking an Uber, where does it pick you up?? From the entrance or from your building?

 

[Bmlors]

If you are taking an Uber, where does it pick you up?? From the entrance or from your building?

We’ve been picked up right in front of our building.

 

[Spinster Travel]

Headed down tomorrow for our first OKW stay! Excited to see the resort for the first time Was supposed to be running in the Wine & Dine, but when it cancelled we decided to make it a boozy girls trip!

 

[Chuck S]

Headed down tomorrow for our first OKW stay! Excited to see the resort for the first time Was supposed to be running in the Wine & Dine, but when it cancelled we decided to make it a boozy girls trip!

Gurgling Suitcase serves some good Key West theme beverages...Turtle Crawl, Sultry Seahorse...

 

[bcuinohio]

Headed down tomorrow for our first OKW stay! Excited to see the resort for the first time Was supposed to be running in the Wine & Dine, but when it cancelled we decided to make it a boozy girls trip!

Head over to DS. They tend to have better drink prices.
Polite Pig has an excellent Bourbon selection.

 

[Spinster Travel]

Head over to DS. They tend to have better drink prices.
Polite Pig has an excellent Bourbon selection.

Thanks for the tip! I haven't been to the Polite Pig yet...we're headed to Springs tomorrow!

 

[JeannineP4]

We arrive on Saturday! The refurb is great. I have stayed twice since the refurb and like it. I love OKW as I own there. The units are so much bigger as well as the balconies. Just love it there!

 

[jimandami]

Headed down tomorrow for our first OKW stay! Excited to see the resort for the first time Was supposed to be running in the Wine & Dine, but when it cancelled we decided to make it a boozy girls trip!

If you go to the DS website, there is a list of happy hours! Our favorite is the Hole in the Wall, which I think runs from 3-6 PM, but there are several to choose from.

 

[stardust190]

We rented DVC points and are staying at OKW for the first time in a few weeks in a studio room. I've read that studios have disposable plates, cups, etc. and a coffee maker. Has any of this changed with COVID? How many supplies are you given? We will be there for 10 days. Do we need to bring some supplies from home? Coffee from home?

 

[igrsod]

We rented DVC points and are staying at OKW for the first time in a few weeks in a studio room. I've read that studios have disposable plates, cups, etc. and a coffee maker. Has any of this changed with COVID? How many supplies are you given? We will be there for 10 days. Do we need to bring some supplies from home? Coffee from home?

We brought coffee from home, as there was only one coffee pack in the room. I can't speak to the supplies since covid, but I would guess that the paper plates/cups etc. are still there.

 

[Tigger's ally]

If you go to the DS website, there is a list of happy hours! Our favorite is the Hole in the Wall, which I think runs from 3-6 PM, but there are several to choose from.

I think I have spent 1/3 of my adult Disney Life at the Hole in the Wall.

 

[jimandami]

I think I have spent 1/3 of my adult Disney Life at the Hole in the Wall.

Same!! Have met some of the best people there, too!

 

[winnie77]

Good evenping. Anyone there now that can tell me has the playgrounds reopened? Thanks in advanc.

 

[Tigger's ally]

Same!! Have met some of the best people there, too!

Yes, I agree. One of the many things Covid has affected. Being spaced apart doesnt allow for as much "getting to know ya".

 

[Tigger's ally]

Good evenping. Anyone there now that can tell me has the playgrounds reopened? Thanks in advanc.

Saw a post pages back with a sign saying open but limiting capacity to 10 people