OKW lovers thread !!!

[Leleluvsdis]

Just got back Sunday.

This was our first time at OKW...loved it. Had a 2B @3424. You're all right...those blinds are weird.

My only complaint is with the front desk.

Upon arrival I went up to the little old lady as everyone else was making balloon sculptures.

She was very sweet but it took us over half an hour to check in.

I had asked for top floor in #45 or #46 but they weren't available. She showed me some top floor choices in other buildings and we picked #34. But after a long day at the festival we got to our room and it was not top floor after all that.

Also the concierge desk made mistakes on both my DH's and DB's passes.

But everyone was very nice and a pleasure to engage with.

I would definitely return to OKW...very homey...loved the Gurgling Suitcase group playing cards out on the picnic tables.

But if we go back expressly for the Food & Wine, I think we'll stay over by EPCOT. I get vertigo that lasts for almost a month from elevators and the bus rides activated it for some reason. Must be getting old.

WE just got back Saturday... we had 3rd floor in 45 and it was not at all what we want nor requested. I can't believe there said there was none avilable. We never saw another person in our building until Thursday and there was only 1 other car parked outside our building besides ours. Strange

 

[dianeschlicht]

WE just got back Saturday... we had 3rd floor in 45 and it was not at all what we want nor requested. I can't believe there said there was none avilable. We never saw another person in our building until Thursday and there was only 1 other car parked outside our building besides ours. Strange

That's weird, but so lucky for you to get the best views at OKW! We LOVE building 46, but most units in 45 are good too.

 

[RoutemanDan]

We just got back Saturday and had a 2 bedroom first floor in building 46 (our favorite location). There were definitely people on the upper floors and parking spaces were sparse.

 

[mlittig]

We were in a one bedroom in building 46 in April and absolutely loved it

 

[dianeschlicht]

We just got back Saturday and had a 2 bedroom first floor in building 46 (our favorite location). There were definitely people on the upper floors and parking spaces were sparse.

Dan, pass me a little of that luck for building 46! I can't seem to get it anymore when I request it. A couple years ago I got the same unit in building 46 two trips in a row, but I've been unsuccessful since then.

 

[Tony-NJ]

Dan, pass me a little of that luck for building 46! I can't seem to get it anymore when I request it. A couple years ago I got the same unit in building 46 two trips in a row, but I've been unsuccessful since then.

And I gave up a room in both 45 and 46 for my Golf Course View LOL I saved it for you Danny!

Good luck Diane!

 

[dianeschlicht]

And I gave up a room in both 45 and 46 for my Golf Course View LOL I saved it for you Danny!

Good luck Diane!

Why would you do that, Tony? Buildings 45 and 46 are the best views at OKW! The only minor negative thing about them is that it's a little walk to the South Point pool and bus stop, but not horrible. We love that it's a quick walk to HH too.

 

[Leleluvsdis]

That's weird, but so lucky for you to get the best views at OKW! We LOVE building 46, but most units in 45 are good too.

Actually I noticed the building next to us which would be 46, was completely PACKED!!!

We just got back Saturday and had a 2 bedroom first floor in building 46 (our favorite location). There were definitely people on the upper floors and parking spaces were sparse.

We actually didn't have a view at all of anything but 2 trees that were in front of our balcony, but we still loved OKW!!! It was beautiful to walk around and probably walked to the HH to catch a bus more than we did the bus stop.

 

[Tony-NJ]

Why would you do that, Tony? Buildings 45 and 46 are the best views at OKW! The only minor negative thing about them is that it's a little walk to the South Point pool and bus stop, but not horrible. We love that it's a quick walk to HH too.

I thought about it and almost decided to take one but it was gone when we made the decision. I had my MIL with us and she can't walk too far and wanted to be near a bus stop. The funny thing with that is she got on a bus once that whole 11 days LOL! I drove the rest of the week. It's easier for her as she wears braces on both legs. I also probably would have felt kind of bad if I got one of those 2 BR's when I knew Danny was arriving a couple of days later and really wanted one. So it all worked out.

As for the view - I think I'm the only one who doesn't care for that view of the canal - it's nice and all but it's a water way and a forest across from it. I much prefer the golf course view and to watch the golfers and the fountains.

I was happy with what was assigned to us, they also offerd us the same building we had last time (35) but chose 27 over all of them.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Tony, I think 35 has great views too. I've never stayed in 27, but I know I don't like 28 or 29. Building 36 gave us a bad view last trip because we were on the right side of the building and our balcony overlooked the end of building 35....I didn't feel like it was very private.

 

[Tony-NJ]

Tony, I think 35 has great views too. I've never stayed in 27, but I know I don't like 28 or 29. Building 36 gave us a bad view last trip because we were on the right side of the building and our balcony overlooked the end of building 35....I didn't feel like it was very private.

Is there privacy at OKW? The balconies and patio's were all pretty open to the other villa's windows. I remember the view at 35 and liked the fountain. But I don't remember seeing my neighbors as much - not that I had an issue with that. Maybe last time it was too rainy and cold in Dec 09 for anyone to be out on the balcony LOL! It was a nasty 10 days weather wise that trip.

 

[gonecrusin]

It was a nasty 10 days weather wise that trip.

Yes, last year it was some nasty weather. Of course, the last day when we were getting ready to fly out it turned into beautiful weather. Even a nasty weather day in Disney is better than a good day at work!

 

[dianeschlicht]

Is there privacy at OKW? The balconies and patio's were all pretty open to the other villa's windows. I remember the view at 35 and liked the fountain. But I don't remember seeing my neighbors as much - not that I had an issue with that. Maybe last time it was too rainy and cold in Dec 09 for anyone to be out on the balcony LOL! It was a nasty 10 days weather wise that trip.

Yes, there are a LOT of buildings with great privacy. Our favs are 45, 46, and 15 for privacy, but 14, 21,50, 51, 28, 29, 22 11, 12, all have good privacy. The only one we have ever felt was NOT very private was 35.

 

[Tony-NJ]

Yes, there are a LOT of buildings with great privacy. Our favs are 45, 46, and 15 for privacy, but 14, 21,50, 51, 28, 29, 22 11, 12, all have good privacy. The only one we have ever felt was NOT very private was 35.

Thanks! 27 wasn't that private either - again not that I needed privacy LOL!

 

[RoutemanDan]

I'm with you Diane, Building 45 and 46 are our favorites at OKW. We had a 1 bedroom in 45 last year with a great canal view and lucked out this year with a 2 bdrm on the first floor with the same view. I love watching the ferry go by while having my morning coffee. I'll upload some pics this weekend.

Thanks for thinking of us T!

 

[RoutemanDan]

Some OKW pics from our recent trip:

They removed the old DVC logo from this sign on the canal

 

[RoutemanDan]

 

[dianeschlicht]

Thanks for the pictures, Dan! They are making me homesick!

 

[KatMark]

Thanks for the pictures. They make us remember our stay there last month, and I am fortunate enough to be going back and staying there again in January.

 

[dvczerfs]

great pics!