OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[mamaofsix]

The original, comfy party barge was paid by dues. When they switched to the larger capacity boats, it was my understanding that the costs were now paid by the Downtown Disney/Disney Springs merchants.

Hmmmm... so, seems to me that makes it even more unlikely that it will be back.

 

[Chuck S]

Hmmmm... so, seems to me that makes it even more unlikely that it will be back.

Pretty sure it will return eventually, but probably not as long as masking and COVID protocols are in place.

 

[WawaCoffee]

Is the outdoor seating area at Olivia's always open (weather permitting, of course)? I don't want to make an ADR if it's indoors only.

 

[Chuck S]

Is the outdoor seating area at Olivia's always open (weather permitting, of course)? I don't want to make an ADR if it's indoors only.

You can certainly ask for outdoors when you check in for your ADR. As to whether or not it will be available can depend on a lot of things, like how many servers are working and so forth.

 

[DVCanonymouse]

We have a 1 bedroom near HH for 4 adults. We hope to get one of the buidlings where the bathroom can be accessed through the laundry. Would building 62 or 64 be a good request for us? Also, this DVC newbie can't figure out how to make a request on the on-line reservation. Do I have to call Member Services, or am I just missing something? TIA!

 

[Chuck S]

We have a 1 bedroom near HH for 4 adults. We hope to get one of the buidlings where the bathroom can be accessed through the laundry. Would building 62 or 64 be a good request for us? Also, this DVC newbie can't figure out how to make a request on the on-line reservation. Do I have to call Member Services, or am I just missing something? TIA!

Buildings 62, 63 and 64 are NOT in the designated near HH category. Buildings in the near HH category are 11 to 14 and 23 to 26, none of them have the laundry room bathroom entrance. Do not make DVC requests through the online check-in section, make them directly with member services through email, chat or calling. And then do not use the online check-in request area, or your original requests will be deleted from the system.

Your best option would be to modify the reservation, dropping the near HH designation, then requesting to be in building 62. 63, or 64. The next best is to be in building 30 to 35, those are the closest buildings to HH, other than the 60s buildings, that have the second bathroom entrance. The 60s buildings are often held for people with mobility/stairs issues, as they are the only ones with elevators. And 63 has some (not all) Handicap Accessible units, so showers and commodes may be roll-in and raised.

 

[need2travel]

Hi All, OKW newbie here.
DH & I are doing a 3 night no park stay here in late June before moving over to YC for 11 nights w/ park tix. We plan on hitting up DS a lot while we're at OKW &- I'm figuring the boats won't be running then so can someone please enlighten me as to where the walking path to DS is? I can't seem to locate it on a map. I understand it's not a short walk & it can't be taken at night but I figure it'll save us a bus ride or two. I've been reading thru this forum since we know next to nothing about OKW but are excited for our stay!

Thanks in advance!!

 

[GrumpyInPhilly]

Hi All, OKW newbie here.
DH & I are doing a 3 night no park stay here in late June before moving over to YC for 11 nights w/ park tix. We plan on hitting up DS a lot while we're at OKW &- I'm figuring the boats won't be running then so can someone please enlighten me as to where the walking path to DS is? I can't seem to locate it on a map. I understand it's not a short walk & it can't be taken at night but I figure it'll save us a bus ride or two. I've been reading thru this forum since we know next to nothing about OKW but are excited for our stay!

Thanks in advance!!

Between bldgs. 54 & 55

 

[The Jackal]

Hi All, OKW newbie here.
DH & I are doing a 3 night no park stay here in late June before moving over to YC for 11 nights w/ park tix. We plan on hitting up DS a lot while we're at OKW &- I'm figuring the boats won't be running then so can someone please enlighten me as to where the walking path to DS is? I can't seem to locate it on a map. I understand it's not a short walk & it can't be taken at night but I figure it'll save us a bus ride or two. I've been reading thru this forum since we know next to nothing about OKW but are excited for our stay!

Thanks in advance!!

It’s not perfect but here is a pic. It gives you an idea.

 

[carlbarry]

How does this resort stack up for solo travelers? I wasn't planning on staying Deluxe, but with the shortened park hours, I'm now considering spending evenings at the pool area of my resort.

OKW is my home resort, and I've stayed there, I think, 5 times. All solo. It is very nice.
One stay there in December, at the pool party, they had for free (!) little plastic globes for the kids to put in sand and sea shells. There were very few kids, so the second time I saw this, I asked if adults could make them, too. Well, it being Disney World, the answer was "of course!" In a few seconds there were a bunch of adults joining me; I broke the dam!

 

[need2travel]

Thank you Grumpy & Jackel!!

 

[goofynut41]

Want to plan a trip to Key West Florida and would like to add a trip to Disney also and stay in the Old Key West Resort. Which is the best building to request for location to bus and dining? We are a older couple and can't walk very far, my husband will have to rent a scooter.
Thank You

 

[mamamia2005]

Want to plan a trip to Key West Florida and would like to add a trip to Disney also and stay in the Old Key West Resort. Which is the best building to request for location to bus and dining? We are a older couple and can't walk very far, my husband will have to rent a scooter.
Thank You

You may be better requesting a room near Peninsular road. It is the first bus stop for picking up and dropping off at the resort. It not too far to walk over the bridge to the main pool and store etc. We personally always request building 26 now. It is part of the HH category.

 

[Chuck S]

Want to plan a trip to Key West Florida and would like to add a trip to Disney also and stay in the Old Key West Resort. Which is the best building to request for location to bus and dining? We are a older couple and can't walk very far, my husband will have to rent a scooter.
Thank You

I think the near Hospitality House booking category would likely be your best option, if you are booking it with a DVC reservation. If your husband uses a scooter, be sure to let them know that when you book so you can get ground floor for medical reason noted, as only 3 buildings have elevators. If it is just the two of you, I'd probably try for building 23 to 26, as they are closest to the first bus stop (Peninsular Road) and they are close to the resort restaurant and store. If you can't get the near HH category, try for building 27, 28, 15 or 16

 

[ILoveMyDVC]

I need absolution After 28 years and only one night not at OKW, I just put in an offer to double my points at SS.
The deal was excellent. Cross fingers on ROFR.

My plan is to always still stay at OKW but I will now own somewhere else, too.

Chuck, anyone, can I be forgiven?

 

[Chuck S]

I need absolution After 28 years and only one night not at OKW, I just put in an offer to double my points at SS.
The deal was excellent. Cross fingers on ROFR.

My plan is to always still stay at OKW but I will now own somewhere else, too.

Chuck, anyone, can I be forgiven?

I strayed from OKW once, to the Poly Studios. And I do plan to stay at AKL someday...

 

[ILoveMyDVC]

I strayed from OKW once, to the Poly Studios. And I do plan to stay at AKL someday...

 

[jimbostacks]

Hey Team

Lots of pool capacity reports out there this week. I will be there next week after Easter. Can you confirm recent pool experiences?

thank you!

 

[BillPA]

We joined in 1993 at The Disney Vacation Club, now OKW. We also added on at BCV the week it opened, and WL, now Bolder Ridge. We have stayed at all the on site DVC except RIV. We sold BCV a few years back, it was getting to be a real pain to book and the rooms were never ready until after 6 PM. The best part of DVC is all the choices you have. OKW will always be our favorite.

 

[Deb & Bill]

We joined in 1993 at The Disney Vacation Club, now OKW. We also added on at BCV the week it opened, and WL, now Bolder Ridge. We have stayed at all the on site DVC except RIV. We sold BCV a few years back, it was getting to be a real pain to book and the rooms were never ready until after 6 PM. The best part of DVC is all the choices you have. OKW will always be our favorite.

Bill, our DVC journey has been similar to yours. We bought OKW in 1997, BCV just before it opened and VWL just before it opened. We sold BCV in 2006 because we got tired of paying Disney so much every month. OKW is still our favorite, too.