OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[dhorner233]

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

Here are some things that are in the room:

 

[mickeymom629]

Just back last night from building 32 (3230) - 2 bedroom like Dhorner just posted. Great location. We had arrived on Sunday a.m. about 10:30 and updated my arrival time. After walking around DS on a mission to convert old tickets to new ones to put on my MDE and getting a snack, we headed to the Turtle Pond pool to sit at a picnic table until our villa was ready. About 1:30 we got notified that it was! I had requested Old Turtle Pond Road. DH was a litlte upset I didn't request lowest level, as we were on the 3rd floor, but I prefer that. I was afraid to have too many requests, so I picked location. Everything seemed clean. I had picked no maid service but someone emptied our kitchen trash daily. On the 4th day, they also did our bathrooms. No new towels.

Buses were there by 6:27 a.m. on the mornings we went to the parks. Coincidentally, on Tuesday, the first bus was AK and we were the only ones on the bus (had walked to the stop on Penninsular road, just in case) until 3 ppl got on at the HH. We had left our villa about 6:20 to walk there and bus came/left before 6:30. On Wednesday, we were running about 5 minutes later, so we decided to go to the bus stop in front of our building and, as we were walking there at 6:27, a MK bus pulled up. We were the only ones on the entire trip and the first bus in line at the park where they held us for a few minutes. It was so coincidental that the buses that came first on both mornings were the ones we needed!

On Tues, we did AK from 7 to about 7 and were so happy to see a bus for OKW waiting to take us home! On Wed, we did MK from 7 to about 5 (and saw characters at the train station on the way out!) and people were at the OKW bus stop complaining that they had been there for an hour. We waited while two Riviera buses (the first had the marque as Mushu, so it wasn't even a Riviera bus) came right after each other so the second bus picked up no one - the stop right next to OKW. Meanwhile, someone in our line was really upset because she and her 84 year old father had been waiting. Finally they sent a bus over to us and, just as we pulled away, an OKW bus came... Not sure if everyone was able to get on our bus or not. I'm not sure what happened but someone really dropped the ball on this.

We walked to Disney Springs via the path to SSR. Saw the old path closed so that everyone can funnel in to DS for temp check and security. I loved taking walks on the 2.5 mile loop as we had 2 resort days and I like to get my steps in. There needs to be a stop sign for golf carts when you get to the path from the South Point parking circle. Walkers definitely need to look both ways before entering the path. The resort looked as pretty as ever to me.

On Thursday, after our walk, we were going to go to the quiet pool but, on the way back from our walk about noon, it looked a bit crowded though I think there were chairs available. We decided to relax in our place instead since we had an early reservation for Raglan Road dinner.

(I posted brief trip reports on the Theme Park Strategies - Just back thread)

 

[Miaka1]

So excited to be headed back to OKW in June! Its been 5 years since I have stayed here, and have not done any trips during covid. Couple of questions. I know the boats are not running to Disney Springs. How is the bus situation to Disney Springs? Do they seem to be running often? (we don't want to walk that far)
Is the snack bar at Turtle Pond open? Is there a refillable mug station there, or only at Goods Food to Go? Have they started letting you fill your own mugs? Or do cast members fill them for you?

 

[crazymomof4]

Following. Our first stay at OKW will be in Oct, the second part of a split-stay with SSR. So excited about "getting to know" these resorts.

 

[Buddyboy1]

Here are some things that are in the room:

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Hi! TIA do 2 bedrooms have 2 patios? Thanks☺

 

[ILoveMyDVC]

Hi! TIA do 2 bedrooms have 2 patios? Thanks☺

No but there are 2 entrances to the same patio. One from the living room and one from the master bedroom.

 

[Chuck S]

Hi! TIA do 2 bedrooms have 2 patios? Thanks☺

It depends. A two bedroom LOCK-OFF unit (a studio connected to a one bedroom) will have 2 patios, a small patio in the studio section and the large patio in the one bedroom section. A lock off also has two exterior entrances, so people in the studio can come and go as they please without disturbing people in the one bedroom section. The studio section will also have a kitchenette.

A dedicated 2 bedroom will have just the one large patio attached to the living room. And the 2nd bedroom won't have the kitchenette, but a larger closet. Other than that, a lock off and dedicated are identical.

The lock off or dedicated are separate booking categories, and the decision must be made when the reservation is made.

 

[Buddyboy1]

It depends. A two bedroom LOCK-OFF unit (a studio connected to a one bedroom) will have 2 patios, a small patio in the studio section and the large patio in the one bedroom section. A lock off also had two exterior entrances, so people in the studio can come and go as they please without disturbing people in the one bedroom section. The studio section will also have a kitchenette. Othan

A dedicated 2 bedroom will have just the one large patio attached to the living room. And the 3nd bedroom won't have the kitchenette, but a larger closet. Other than that, a lock off and dedicated are identical.

The lock off or dedicated are separate booking categories, and the decision must be made when the reservation is made.

Many thanks!!

 

[DISJeff74]

New OKW owner from CT as of yesterday evening here! We stayed in February for 5 nights and loved the resort. We will back for our first stay as “owners” on the 50th!

 

[Chuck S]

New OKW owner from CT as of yesterday evening here! We stayed in February for 5 nights and loved the resort. We will back for our first stay as “owners” on the 50th!

WELCOME HOME!

 

[ILoveMyDVC]

WELCOME HOME!

I got rid of the SSR resales and signed up for enough OKW Es to join the DVC 1000 pt club. First one (only 150pts.) passed ROFR today,

 

[BeeBopp717]

Love OKW. It’s our 2nd home. “The Gurgle” is our 3rd There is nothing better then landing at MCO, hopping off the bus at OKW & grabbing a burger with extra cheese from Good’s while watching your babies swim in the sun, knowing you’re on conch time. My folks are original members; posted in another group I remember touring OKW as a little girl in a hard hat when they were doing the big sell (36 now). Hi fellow OKW lovers!

 

[CarolynFH]

DH just read a post on FB from someone saying they stayed in villa 2222 at OKW, “a 5 bedroom villa.” Is there such a villa, or is it a typo?

 

[Chuck S]

DH just read a post on FB from someone saying they stayed in villa 2222 at OKW, “a 5 bedroom villa.” Is there such a villa, or is it a typo?

Typo. There are 5 real beds in a 3 bedroom Grand Villa. Two double/full size beds, two queen beds and the king in the master suite.. Plus the fold out couch and sleeper chair.

 

[CarolynFH]

Typo. There are 5 real beds in a 3 bedroom Grand Villa. Two double/full size beds, two queen beds and the king in the master suite.. Plus the fold out couch and sleeper chair.

Thanks - I thought there was some error on the poster's part! If OKW had been known as a Disney CEO's favorite resort, I could imagine a huge suite reserved just for him, but I didn't think a 5 bedroom could remain hidden from DVC members for 30 years!

 

[EpcotPhoenician]

Staying at OKW now. What the heck is going on with the busses? From Magic Kingdom, three (yes- THREE) Riviera busses and two Wilderness Lodge busses came and went before ours finally arrived. We waited nearly an hour. The bus line was revolting and eventually a supervisor pulled a bus from another route.

This was the same experience I had while leaving Epcot yesterday... multiple busses coming and going before the OKW bus arrived.

I spoke to the front desk and he couldn't provide any details, but stated that he speaks to furious Guests every day about it.

 

[The Jackal]

Staying at OKW now. What the heck is going on with the busses? From Magic Kingdom, three (yes- THREE) Riviera busses and two Wilderness Lodge busses came and went before ours finally arrived. We waited nearly an hour. The bus line was revolting and eventually a supervisor pulled a bus from another route.

This was the same experience I had while leaving Epcot yesterday... multiple busses coming and going before the OKW bus arrived.

I spoke to the front desk and he couldn't provide any details, but stated that he speaks to furious Guests every day about it.

WL is like 3 minutes away, literally. That bus can go there and back about 3 times before the OKW bus can make it to the resort.

 

[The Jackal]

DH just read a post on FB from someone saying they stayed in villa 2222 at OKW, “a 5 bedroom villa.” Is there such a villa, or is it a typo?

Yes it’s a 3 bedroom GV. I stayed in that room last November. The room is very nice, some of the kitchen cabinets are a little rough on the inside (sink cabinet was the worst) It was nice and quiet and had a nice view of the golf course.

 

[Chause]

Staying at OKW for our first time because we haven't been able to use our points at the Grand Californian. I have a couple questions I'm hoping to get answered. 1.) Has anybody had costco deliver to OKW? There will be 10 of us (6 kids) in a 3 bedroom and Costco would be the most cost efficient for food. However, the closest warehouse looks pretty far away. 2.) can you get pizza delivered straight to your villa or do they have to meet you at the front desk? Thanks everyone. I've been considering buying points in Florida and can't wait for this "test drive"!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Staying at OKW for our first time because we haven't been able to use our points at the Grand Californian. I have a couple questions I'm hoping to get answered. 1.) Has anybody had costco deliver to OKW? There will be 10 of us (6 kids) in a 3 bedroom and Costco would be the most cost efficient for food. However, the closest warehouse looks pretty far away. 2.) can you get pizza delivered straight to your villa or do they have to meet you at the front desk? Thanks everyone. I've been considering buying points in Florida and can't wait for this "test drive"!

Most GV at OKW start on the second floor and there are very few elevators (only in three buildings). In the upstairs bedrooms, one only has two double beds instead of two queen beds and the bathroom is smaller.