OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[bcuinohio]

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

You’re allowed to stray. I have enjoyed every DVC resort I have stayed at. They all have their own unique charm.

 

[EpcotPhoenician]

Looking for some feedback on a room request, as I know very little about this resort and will be staying here for a week! I'll be staying in a studio room.

Priority #1- I'd like to request a quiet section of the resort. I realize that "quiet" is subjective, and also up to the lottery of who my neighbors will be, but generally speaking, away from bus stops, main roads, etc. I was going to request Turtle Pond Road or South Point Road for this reason. I don't mind the long walk to hospitality house.

Priority #2- Top floor. I've been reviewing the map via Touring Plans, and there seems to be a number of buildings with only two floors, with studio rooms available on the top floor. For example, building 51.

So, my request would read... Turtle Pond Road or South Point Road, top floor.

Does this seem OK? Are there better areas of the resort that are suited for my request? Is it better to ask for specific building numbers? Thanks!

 

[Chuck S]

Looking for some feedback on a room request, as I know very little about this resort and will be staying here for a week! I'll be staying in a studio room.

Priority #1- I'd like to request a quiet section of the resort. I realize that "quiet" is subjective, and also up to the lottery of who my neighbors will be, but generally speaking, away from bus stops, main roads, etc. I was going to request Turtle Pond Road or South Point Road for this reason. I don't mind the long walk to hospitality house.

Priority #2- Top floor. I've been reviewing the map via Touring Plans, and there seems to be a number of buildings with only two floors, with studio rooms available on the top floor. For example, building 51.

So, my request would read... Turtle Pond Road or South Point Road, top floor.

Does this seem OK? Are there better areas of the resort that are suited for my request? Is it better to ask for specific building numbers? Thanks!

Some of the building on Turtle Pond and Southpoint are close to the main roads like Bonnet Creek Parkway and Buena Vista Drive, Building 38, 39, 41, 49 and 50 would be the worst for that road noise, buildings 34 and 35 would be you quietest choices, and 47, 48, 53, 54 and 56 waould also be good choices, 45. 46 amd 55 may get some noise from the Disney Springs boats, when they resume running, but even so, they are pretty quiet.

As all studios at OKW are part of 2 bedroom lockoffs, you may find it helpful to but a rolled up towel down by the connecting door to the one bedroom portion.

Remember, only 3 buildings at OKW have elevators, so if someone in your party can't do stairs, you will need to request a ground floor unit or elevator building (62, 63 and 64 have elevators).

There is a change to the map below, they enlarged the traffic circle at the end of South Point, and the buses turn around there now, they no longer go through the parking area for buildings 51 and 52.

 

[Crazy4Disney06]

Looking for a room request suggestion. We bought into DVC at OKW in 2012, but honestly have yet to stay there. We will be staying there for the first time in August and have a studio reservation NOT near the HH reserved. Looking for a suggestion as to which room to request. We are a family of 4 and stairs are not a problem for us. We really don't have many preferences as to room, just something with a nice view that is not of the parking lot and maybe as close to the HH as possible without actually making a HH location request.

 

[Chuck S]

Looking for a room request suggestion. We bought into DVC at OKW in 2012, but honestly have yet to stay there. We will be staying there for the first time in August and have a studio reservation NOT near the HH reserved. Looking for a suggestion as to which room to request. We are a family of 4 and stairs are not a problem for us. We really don't have many preferences as to room, just something with a nice view that is not of the parking lot and maybe as close to the HH as possible without actually making a HH location request.

Well, pretty much a studio is a studio is a studio. Almost all of them are located on the ends of the buildings. Probably for best view and close to HH without being in HH, Building 62 or 16 would be good, that should have a view of a golf course water feature. Buildings 34 and 35 also have a gold/water feature view, but may be father from the HH than you'd like. But they are close to the Turtle Pond bus stop.

 

[ILoveMyDVC]

Chuck,
I just had my second contract sent to ROFR for OKW - EXTENDED!! So excited. (yes, I added at SSR, too, to use at OKW)

 

[Chuck S]

ENJOY!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Looking for a room request suggestion. We bought into DVC at OKW in 2012, but honestly have yet to stay there. We will be staying there for the first time in August and have a studio reservation NOT near the HH reserved. Looking for a suggestion as to which room to request. We are a family of 4 and stairs are not a problem for us. We really don't have many preferences as to room, just something with a nice view that is not of the parking lot and maybe as close to the HH as possible without actually making a HH location request.

There are four buildings that I avoid if I am booking a studio. 14, 18, 35 and 38. They have studios in the corners of the building, not at the end. Two studios are next to each other. So that limits your windows in the studio. You only have the peephole and the patio door for natural light; no additional window like all the other studios. These are square U shaped buildings, three stories. 14 is the HH area, so you won't get that one. But 18 is on Millers Road and 35 and 38 are on Turtle Pond.

 

[mickeymom629]

We are staying in a 2 bedroom at OKW next week. What soaps and detergents are provided these days? There used to be the small Palmolive and a started box of detergent, along with bathroom samples. Is that still the case? I usually bring my own of a lot of things (we are driving), but I was curious if anything is still provided.

 

[The Jackal]

We are staying in a 2 bedroom at OKW next week. What soaps and detergents are provided these days? There used to be the small Palmolive and a started box of detergent, along with bathroom samples. Is that still the case? I usually bring my own of a lot of things (we are driving), but I was curious if anything is still provided.

Yes everything is provided. Body wash, conditioner and shampoo will be in large pumps mounted to shower wall.

 

[mickeymom629]

Yes everything is provided. Body wash, conditioner and shampoo will be in large pumps mounted to shower wall.

Thank you! So kitchen sink soap, too?

 

[Chuck S]

Thank you! So kitchen sink soap, too?

Yes, probably still a small bottle, but maybe not Palmolive, but an eco friendly brand.

 

[BillPA]

If you don't have what you need or you run out, just call housekeeping for a refill.

 

[Deb & Bill]

No more Palmolive. They have the Eco dish detergent and laundry detergent.

 

[jimbostacks]

Love the shampoo, conditioner, etc. wife always brings a dove bar of soap....just not a fan of pump soap

 

[Deb & Bill]

Love the shampoo, conditioner, etc. wife always brings a dove bar of soap....just not a fan of pump soap

DVC doesn't have pump soap. They have small bars of hand soap at the sink.

 

[MikkiMom]

Is it separate bottles of shampoo & conditioner, or one bottle with them combined.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Is it separate bottles of shampoo & conditioner, or one bottle with them combined.

Shampoo, conditioner and shower gel are three separate bottles mounted on the shower wall.

 

[Buddyboy1]

Shampoo, conditioner and shower gel are three separate bottles mounted on the shower wall.

Hello all I'm new to the forum! Are boats running to Disney springs? TIA

 

[badeacon]

Hello all I'm new to the forum! Are boats running to Disney springs? TIA

Not at this time.