OKW lovers thread !!!

[Deb & Bill]

One more question, are buildings 62, 63, 64 the only elevator buildings?

Yes, they were added after the fact. Where those three are located used to be the location of the Commodore House (the sales office in the early days).

 

[KatMark]

We are still in Florida (in Marco Island until Wednesday), but we had a wonderful four days at OKW from Sunday - the 25th until departing on Thursday, the 29th. We would NOT hesitate to stay there again -- it was beautiful.

 

[Mai Ku Tiki]

We are still in Florida (in Marco Island until Wednesday), but we had a wonderful four days at OKW from Sunday - the 25th until departing on Thursday, the 29th. We would NOT hesitate to stay there again -- it was beautiful.

 

[Deb & Bill]

We are still in Florida (in Marco Island until Wednesday), but we had a wonderful four days at OKW from Sunday - the 25th until departing on Thursday, the 29th. We would NOT hesitate to stay there again -- it was beautiful.

Marco Island and OKW - my favorite combination.

 

[Leleluvsdis]

I wish I would have gotten the mans name that I talked to today, but he was HORRIBLE!!! His computer stopped and working and he said "well at least you have enough information to sounds like you know what you are talking about when you call back" Seriously???? Who says that!!!

 

[dvczerfs]

the start of day 9 and im still looking at this every morning.

 

[dianeschlicht]

I wish I would have gotten the mans name that I talked to today, but he was HORRIBLE!!! His computer stopped and working and he said "well at least you have enough information to sounds like you know what you are talking about when you call back" Seriously???? Who says that!!!

What man, where? Which computer? OKW front desk, MS??? If he was talking about getting into your unit via the text message, then he was probably right. You can't get the unit number until they text you to tell you it's ready.

 

[Leleluvsdis]

What man, where? Which computer? OKW front desk, MS??? If he was talking about getting into your unit via the text message, then he was probably right. You can't get the unit number until they text you to tell you it's ready.

Sorry I was so mad!!! I was speaking with DVC reservations, and I was asking why we had a unit number on our reservation and if that was the unit we had been assigned. We don't get there until next friday, and it was his computer not working.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Sorry I was so mad!!! I was speaking with DVC reservations, and I was asking why we had a unit number on our reservation and if that was the unit we had been assigned. We don't get there until next friday, and it was his computer not working.

Your unit is not assigned yet at this time. You won't know where you are staying until after you check in. Even then, your villa might not be ready. The number may just reference the trade since you are RCI, correct?

The IT system at WDW and DVC is not the best and they have computer problems from time to time. In that case, it's just best to call back. If the CM you talked to wasn't that familiar with RCI, he might not have known what you were talking about.

 

[gonecrusin]

Your unit is not assigned yet at this time. You won't know where you are staying until after you check in. Even then, your villa might not be ready. The number may just reference the trade since you are RCI, correct?

The IT system at WDW and DVC is not the best and they have computer problems from time to time. In that case, it's just best to call back. If the CM you talked to wasn't that familiar with RCI, he might not have known what you were talking about.

It's not unusual to have to call back. There are many times that the CM I talk to doesn't know what they are talking about and I have to call back until I find someone that knows what they are talking about. Used to be the majority were very knowledgeable but not so any more. I will say I wouldn't want their job because things are always changing and it's got to be hard to keep up with. I appreciate those that say I really don't know and put me on hold to find out or refer me to someone else.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Sorry I was so mad!!! I was speaking with DVC reservations, and I was asking why we had a unit number on our reservation and if that was the unit we had been assigned. We don't get there until next friday, and it was his computer not working.

Okay, so it sounds like you are trading in through RCI. In that case, the "unit number" you have on your information means nothing. It's usually a random number that has nothing to do with actual units. For example: If you have a "unit number" that means a specific villa at OKW, it would be a 4 digit number. The first 2 digits are the building number and the last 2 are the specific unit in that building. I suspect your number is something less than a 4 digit number and is likely just an RCI designation for the resort.

Actual unit assignments don't take place until about a week out, and are done directly at the resort. None of us owners know which unit we will get until after check in time. Often when we check in before 4:00 we will be given the building number so we know where to park, but the actual unit number will only be given when the unit is ready for occupancy.

 

[Leleluvsdis]

Your unit is not assigned yet at this time. You won't know where you are staying until after you check in. Even then, your villa might not be ready. The number may just reference the trade since you are RCI, correct?

The IT system at WDW and DVC is not the best and they have computer problems from time to time. In that case, it's just best to call back. If the CM you talked to wasn't that familiar with RCI, he might not have known what you were talking about.

It's not unusual to have to call back. There are many times that the CM I talk to doesn't know what they are talking about and I have to call back until I find someone that knows what they are talking about. Used to be the majority were very knowledgeable but not so any more. I will say I wouldn't want their job because things are always changing and it's got to be hard to keep up with. I appreciate those that say I really don't know and put me on hold to find out or refer me to someone else.

Okay, so it sounds like you are trading in through RCI. In that case, the "unit number" you have on your information means nothing. It's usually a random number that has nothing to do with actual units. For example: If you have a "unit number" that means a specific villa at OKW, it would be a 4 digit number. The first 2 digits are the building number and the last 2 are the specific unit in that building. I suspect your number is something less than a 4 digit number and is likely just an RCI designation for the resort.

Actual unit assignments don't take place until about a week out, and are done directly at the resort. None of us owners know which unit we will get until after check in time. Often when we check in before 4:00 we will be given the building number so we know where to park, but the actual unit number will only be given when the unit is ready for occupancy.

Thank you everyone for your response! I do realize that computer problems happen, and they don't know everything. I don't have a problem with any of that by any means. If he would have put me on hold, that would have been fine. It was the manner in which the call was handled was what I had a problem with. This was not the entire conversation. There was a lot more to it, and a lot of looking at the phone with a did he just say that look. I never expect someone to know everything, actually it is a great thing to verify when you are unsure bc it saves me time in the long run. I figured it was an RCI thing, but I wanted to make sure since we are less than 2 weeks out and I couldn't find that unit number KWIM. I have never traded into DVC via RCI. I appologize if I have offended anyone, that was not my intentions at all. I was completely appauled by the mannerisim and attitude the CM had and didn't know if this was a norm with DVC or no.

 

[KatMark]

Marco Island and OKW - my favorite combination.

Ours too; we hope to be living in Naples/Marco in four years and then we can visit Disney more often.

 

[Fundytrail]

Just found this slide show on youtube and thought it gave the best overview of OKW I have seen to date.

Picture quality a bit low but you won't be dissapointed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phBp5HjHT1w&feature=colike

 

[KatMark]

Here are some pictures I took when we were at OKW from September 25 - 29:

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[KatMark]

We loved our stay here and would have no problem returning again.

 

[Fundytrail]

KatMark, Thanks for the great photos!

In particular I love the "Welcome Home" picture

 

[dianeschlicht]

What a great photo synopsis of OKW! Thanks! I just KNOW I'm going to be missing it when we stay at AKV in December! In fact, when thinking of our December trip, I keep picturing us at OKW, even though I know we aren't staying there this trip. Oh well, we'll be back to OKW in a 2 bedroom in March.

 

[gonecrusin]

What a great photo synopsis of OKW! Thanks! I just KNOW I'm going to be missing it when we stay at AKV in December! In fact, when thinking of our December trip, I keep picturing us at OKW, even though I know we aren't staying there this trip. Oh well, we'll be back to OKW in a 2 bedroom in March.

AKV is nice but different. We switch back and forth. But I will say OKW is home.

 

[KatMark]

KatMark, Thanks for the great photos!

In particular I love the "Welcome Home" picture

You are most welcome.

What a great photo synopsis of OKW! Thanks! I just KNOW I'm going to be missing it when we stay at AKV in December! In fact, when thinking of our December trip, I keep picturing us at OKW, even though I know we aren't staying there this trip. Oh well, we'll be back to OKW in a 2 bedroom in March.

We stayed at AKV for two nights prior to moving to OKW. We also loved AKV and hope to go back to both some day.