OKW lovers thread !!!

[Rest&Relax]

Small fire was reported in building 28 last weekend. Several people were moved from rooms due to smoke & fumes from what I read. Reported that it started in room 2821. Anybody else heard about this? This was on thread "disappointed in OKW".

Thanks for the great pics! We missed our stay there this past summer. We took our 2 DS and they wanted to try BLT for the first time. Also staying at BLT this December just because we find it easier to resort hop for all the Christmas decorations, so missing another stay at our home. Really starting to miss it, may just have to make reservations for Olivia's this December.

 

[Rest&Relax]

Love the pics!

 

[grad_dis_nut]

Hi all you OKW lovers! I've stayed a few times at OKW, always loved wherever they put me (what's not to love?) but May 2012 will be our first time in a GV, and as the official trip planner I'm feeling pressure to try to get the best location for our group of 12. Specifically, there will be 6 kids so I was hoping to be near a pool and playground. From what I've read, there are playgrounds near the main pool/HH location (but we do not have a reservation for HH location) and the Turtle Pond area. It looks like there is only one building (#43) in the Turtle Pond area that has GVs. Does anyone have any experience with, or thoughts about, asking to be located in the Turtle Pond area? I'm definitely open to other non-HH booking areas if you have better ideas. The kids are all age 5 and under, so no one will be going off on their own to the arcade or anything....

Also, does OKW now do a campfire/marshmallow roast every night, and if so, at what time? What about a poolside movie? I know a lot of resorts have gone over to doing this, I just haven't found anything specifically about OKW doing so.

TIA! I'm really looking forward to this, even if I'm putting lots of pressure on myself to make it "perfect". There are a LOT of kids, and an entire family of first-timers in our group, so it is really challenging my Disney-planning savvy!

 

[BEASLYBOO]

We had the GV in #43 in June. I love all of the GV's but having one near the quiet pools essentially worked out better for the 6, yes 6, 14 year old boys we took to celebrate their middle school graduation!

They enjoyed the quiet pool more so than the main pool/slide. They loved being near the snack bar. There are BBQ grills there so we grilled and had cocktails by the pool while the boys swam.

You can't go wrong with a GV, though I will say that my favorite GV location is in #15. It's near enough to HH, a short walk but actually not in the HH category. It's always been my favorite, we've had 2 family reunions in that building, I requested it for June, but got 43 instead but I wasn't disapointed, they are all lovely.

 

[Pirate Granny]

We had a GV in March, loved OKW so much bought into DVC...we requested BLDG 19, which is close to the bus stop and backs onto the quiet pool. But as luck would have it there was a maintenance problem, they waited until they verified it wouldn't be ready, so we got Bldg 22. Same general area, but worked out better. Turned out 19 actually had the balcony facing the quiet pool, and while it was a longer walk, we really enjoyed the quiet and wonderful golf course view at #22. We had four children under the age of 4 and 7 adults...they do have movies every night...and they do have campfires. The fire pit is behind the playground. They've done away with the grand gatherings...I would've highly recommended Breakfast at Tony's... We have a 2 bedroom, dedicated for. Trip in June 2012. We'll be at OKW Friday next week, so if you need more info I can find out for you...send me a PM.

 

[Tony-NJ]

Great pictures Danny.

Geez that trip felt like it was so long ago! I need to plan another one quick!

 

[dianeschlicht]

Hi all you OKW lovers! I've stayed a few times at OKW, always loved wherever they put me (what's not to love?) but May 2012 will be our first time in a GV, and as the official trip planner I'm feeling pressure to try to get the best location for our group of 12. Specifically, there will be 6 kids so I was hoping to be near a pool and playground. From what I've read, there are playgrounds near the main pool/HH location (but we do not have a reservation for HH location) and the Turtle Pond area. It looks like there is only one building (#43) in the Turtle Pond area that has GVs. Does anyone have any experience with, or thoughts about, asking to be located in the Turtle Pond area? I'm definitely open to other non-HH booking areas if you have better ideas. The kids are all age 5 and under, so no one will be going off on their own to the arcade or anything....

Also, does OKW now do a campfire/marshmallow roast every night, and if so, at what time? What about a poolside movie? I know a lot of resorts have gone over to doing this, I just haven't found anything specifically about OKW doing so.

TIA! I'm really looking forward to this, even if I'm putting lots of pressure on myself to make it "perfect". There are a LOT of kids, and an entire family of first-timers in our group, so it is really challenging my Disney-planning savvy!

Building 19 gets you really close to the Miller's Road pool, and you will still be an easy walk to HH as well. Our favorite GV building is building 15. It's a short walk to either HH or Miller's road and you can decide after you get out the door!

 

[grad_dis_nut]

...for all your suggestions. I think a request for #43 or #15 is going to be the best way to go for our group. And yes, it's just a request, and it certainly isn't a deal breaker, but I figure it can't hurt to try. I'm looking forward to following this thread and getting even more excited about our upcoming OKW stay. 171 days to go!

 

[mickeysbestfriend]

Hi all!

We just got back from a week in heaven and stayed in 3834. The room was great (other than being on the third floor and limited view). We had no problem with the room at all!

We love Turtle Pond! We even tried lunch a the Turtle Shack and the sandwiches were very good other than the bread being a bit on the thick side

We did Good to Go as well and the food was very good there.

Hope you all have a great next stay...we can't get back until February

 

[Pirate Granny]

In a studio in 37. Golf course view...movies every night at 7, campfires except sun & wed

 

[Cdnmommy]

We will be staying at OKW using DVC points in a studio. Can anyone please tell me how big the fridge is? I think it's fairly small but thought it would be best for me to ask the experts!

Also, if I could ask about the outdoor grills I've heard about - how do these work? Is it like a BBQ and if one is free you can use it?

Thanks!!

 

[Cdnmommy]

Search Christmas Tree and pick the one that was started by Mr Shiny. Good luck!

I tried searching and could not find this anywhere. We'll be there from Dec. 11-17 and am interested in seeing if there is any availability. Sounds like so much fun!

 

[Deb & Bill]

We will be staying at OKW using DVC points in a studio. Can anyone please tell me how big the fridge is? I think it's fairly small but thought it would be best for me to ask the experts!

Also, if I could ask about the outdoor grills I've heard about - how do these work? Is it like a BBQ and if one is free you can use it?

Thanks!!

It's and undercounter refrigerator (larger than the cube ones in the moderate and deluxe resorts) with a very small freezer section (good for about two ice cube trays). The outdoor grills are near the pools and require charcoal. They are first come, first served.

 

[pigby]

you will never see any mice running around at okw.:

No but we saw a rat - running around near buildings 15 or 16 in summer.

 

[Deb & Bill]

No but we saw a rat - running around near buildings 15 or 16 in summer.

Oh, that was just my son...

 

[bababear_50]

Oh, that was just my son...

Hugs Mel

 

[Cdnmommy]

It's and undercounter refrigerator (larger than the cube ones in the moderate and deluxe resorts) with a very small freezer section (good for about two ice cube trays). The outdoor grills are near the pools and require charcoal. They are first come, first served.

Thank you! Do many people bring charcoal to take advantage of the grills?

 

[dianeschlicht]

Thank you! Do many people bring charcoal to take advantage of the grills?

When we have wanted to use them, we have purchased the smallest bag possible, and have left the remainder near the grill for the next person to use.

 

[Cdnmommy]

When we have wanted to use them, we have purchased the smallest bag possible, and have left the remainder near the grill for the next person to use.

That's a nice idea! Thanks for the info. I'm so excited to get there!!!!

 

[Pirate Granny]

They are by the pool...you will have to listen to the great Xmas music while grilling send me a PM with your name/email for the tree exchange. We had the greatest studio facing the 5th hole