OKW lovers thread !!!

[Deb & Bill]

Hello I am doing a split stay in June - currently at Poly and BC CL. I don't think I am going to be happy at Poly and wanted to change that leg of the trip. MANY years ago i stayed OKW Studio and we really liked it. Can you help me determine a few things

1. Any pics of the newly refurbed rooms and were all rooms done - including studios?

2. Last time we stayed the first night it was really noisy, like a highway. I want to avoid this - what area is this referred to so I can note it?

3. Studios have washer and dryers correct?

4. Help convince me OKW would be great for my family of 3

5. BIg question - how is the food court here??

Studios do not have washers and dryers. They have access to a washer and dryer, but they are at the pool. First come, first served.

There is no food court at OKW. Just a small counter service at the main pool and an even smaller one at the Turtle Pond pool that is only open seasonally.

 

[JJ721]

Are taxi cabs allowed to pick up/drop off right at your room, or are they only allowed to get/deliver passengers at the Hospitality House?

 

[scottmel]

Studios do not have washers and dryers. They have access to a washer and dryer, but they are at the pool. First come, first served.

There is no food court at OKW. Just a small counter service at the main pool and an even smaller one at the Turtle Pond pool that is only open seasonally.

Ah. Thanks Deb and Bill and goodbye OKW. Back to the BC!

 

[FunkyDuck]

Quick question...Sofa Bed...Back Killer or Surprisingly Comfy???

 

[Pirate Granny]

Comfy. Even the sleeper chair

 

[DKrohn]

Hi all, I am the planner for a party of 14 people...We are staying OKW May 5-12...there are 5 kids and the rest adults and it is all of our first time! I think I have done my research pretty well but I need all the advice I can get to make our trip go smooth Also wondering how long it takes to get from OKW to pretty much anywhere... Thanks in advance we can hardly wait!!

 

[macleod1979]

Comfy. Even the sleeper chair

I have often enjoyed the comforts of sleeper chairs. It's surprising how comfy they actually are

 

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Hi! I'll be missing my usual one -B/R stay at OKW but anyplace at OKW is better than NOT being there sooo...

First time in a studio coming up....

Can anyone verify that a large pitcher for storing drinks is available? I see that one is listed for 1-B/R but studio?????

Thanks!

 

[dianeschlicht]

Hi all, I am the planner for a party of 14 people...We are staying OKW May 5-12...there are 5 kids and the rest adults and it is all of our first time! I think I have done my research pretty well but I need all the advice I can get to make our trip go smooth Also wondering how long it takes to get from OKW to pretty much anywhere... Thanks in advance we can hardly wait!!

OKW transportation is some of the best in all of WDW. We like being at the second bus stop coming into the resort, so we like to request South Point area. There are 5 bus stops in OKW and Hospitality House is the last one, so it makes getting to that area very easy. The bus to most parks if fast and easy with the exception of Animal Kingdom. For that one, we often find it easiest to just drive and self park. The AK bus from OKW stops at Blizzard Beach, so that adds a lot of time to the trip. If we are spending the whole day at AK, we drive. If we are spending only part of the day, we bite the bullet and take the bus. Buses from OKW to all parks are on about a 20 minute schedule, so you never wait long for one. We find that in the morning, there are usually buses much more often than that, and in the afternoon it's more like every 30 minutes.

 

[gonecrusin]

Hi! I'll be missing my usual one -B/R stay at OKW but anyplace at OKW is better than NOT being there sooo...

First time in a studio coming up....

Can anyone verify that a large pitcher for storing drinks is available? I see that one is listed for 1-B/R but studio?????

Thanks!

No large pitcher in a Studio!

 

[Mai Ku Tiki]

No large pitcher in a Studio!

Nooooo!!!!!! Crystal Light just came out with new Mocktini mixers!!!!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Quick question...Sofa Bed...Back Killer or Surprisingly Comfy???

Comfy. Even the sleeper chair

We thought the new sleeper sofa (platform style) was uncomfortable. The one that flips from the back (BCV and BWV for sure) was more comfortable.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Nooooo!!!!!! Crystal Light just came out with new Mocktini mixers!!!!

The large pitcher probably doesn't fit in the smaller undercounter refrigerator.

 

[Mai Ku Tiki]

The large pitcher probably doesn't fit in the smaller undercounter refrigerator.

Maybe I can rent fridge space in my neighbor's 1B/R????

 

[Mai Ku Tiki]

We thought the new sleeper sofa (platform style) was uncomfortable. The one that flips from the back (BCV and BWV for sure) was more comfortable.

We were in a 1-B/R Bldg 45 in Nov. The sleeper sofa mattress was about an inch thick. Maybe. It was like lying directly on the the hard springs! Even with the eggy thingy on it.

But the sleeper chair was heavenly!

And the rest of the place was PERFECT!

 

[gonecrusin]

We were in a 1-B/R Bldg 45 in Nov. The sleeper sofa mattress was about an inch thick. Maybe. It was like lying directly on the the hard springs! Even with the eggy thingy on it.

But the sleeper chair was heavenly!

And the rest of the place was PERFECT!

Sleeper chair gets two thumbs up!

 

[disney*mom*82]

I dont know what kind of request to make

We are a party of 8 staying in a 2br at OKW this July. We have never stayed here and only stopped to look around on our last day of our previous trip last month.

I am wanting a room preferbly upstairs but in a building with an elevator. If I cannot get a building with an elevator, Ide prefer lower level. We have a mixture of reasons why stairs will not work for our group.

Can someone please tell me which buildings have an elevator? Im not worried about being close to the front or a bus stop doesnt really matter. We do hope to be able to spend a decent amount of time in the rooms this trip since it is only 4 months since our last trip, we are only doing 2 parks and both waterparks.

Also..is there any grills at OKW? We would like to be able to grill out a few times if possible.

Thanks!

 

[Deb & Bill]

I dont know what kind of request to make

We are a party of 8 staying in a 2br at OKW this July. We have never stayed here and only stopped to look around on our last day of our previous trip last month.

I am wanting a room preferbly upstairs but in a building with an elevator. If I cannot get a building with an elevator, Ide prefer lower level. We have a mixture of reasons why stairs will not work for our group.

Can someone please tell me which buildings have an elevator? Im not worried about being close to the front or a bus stop doesnt really matter. We do hope to be able to spend a decent amount of time in the rooms this trip since it is only 4 months since our last trip, we are only doing 2 parks and both waterparks.

Also..is there any grills at OKW? We would like to be able to grill out a few times if possible.

Thanks!

There are three buildings with elevators and they kind of reserve them for medical needs. So if you have medical needs, you should go ahead and request either a first floor or the elevator buildings.

Grills (charcoal) are located at the pools.

 

[Tybalt]

How many minutes did it take you to walk from building 45 to the HH?

We have reservations for 6 adults (one of whom would sleep in the living room area) in a 2 bedroom in HH area, but I was considering changing them and requesting buildings 30 or higher for the extra door to the bathroom (to give my husband and I privacy).

I know everyone seems to think buildings 45-46 have beautiful views, but I also know there is no guarantee we will get these buildings.

What do you think? Should I change my reservation? I know it's important to my husband to be able to walk to the tennis courts and the pool, but we walk all the time at home. Also, there's the Gurgling Suitcase to think about...and the walk home...

 

[Deb & Bill]

How many minutes did it take you to walk from building 45 to the HH?

We have reservations for 6 adults (one of whom would sleep in the living room area) in a 2 bedroom in HH area, but I was considering changing them and requesting buildings 30 or higher for the extra door to the bathroom (to give my husband and I privacy).

I know everyone seems to think buildings 45-46 have beautiful views, but I also know there is no guarantee we will get these buildings.

What do you think? Should I change my reservation? I know it's important to my husband to be able to walk to the tennis courts and the pool, but we walk all the time at home. Also, there's the Gurgling Suitcase to think about...and the walk home...

Maybe five minutes?? The quiet pool at South Point is nice, though.