OKW lovers thread !!!

[Deb & Bill]

Are the rooms in the buildings w/ elevators all HA rooms?

No.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

We are here now in building 44. We checked in late (around 6:00p) and our request for a top floor was not met. Since that was my most important criteria, we opted to get any building we could to get top floor room. Location is great close to the Turtle Pond pool. So far, great neighbors, great pond view with a fountain outside. Unit is in excellent shape. Only things missing I noticed was a spatula to cook with. Remote didn't work but they promptly brought one up. Now we do hear a faint beeping noise which is the HA lift from the busses. Tonight I'll play might white noise app. This is my very first stay at OKW and it is very relaxing!

 

[Twinkly-Tink]

We fly out from UK tomorrow....can't wait to check in !!

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[Brenle]

We are here now in building 44. We checked in late (around 6:00p) and our request for a top floor was not met. Since that was my most important criteria, we opted to get any building we could to get top floor room. Location is great close to the Turtle Pond pool. So far, great neighbors, great pond view with a fountain outside. Unit is in excellent shape. Only things missing I noticed was a spatula to cook with. Remote didn't work but they promptly brought one up. Now we do hear a faint beeping noise which is the HA lift from the busses. Tonight I'll play might white noise app. This is my very first stay at OKW and it is very relaxing!

Glad you're enjoying your stay so far. Keep us posted

 

[mlittig]

I was in building 43 in August and it was an awesome location

 

[Snoopygirl]

Can't wait til Friday.....it will be the 7month window and I'm going to switch from SSR to OKW. This will be our first stay and I am soooo looking forward to it after reading thru this thread the past couple of days

We will need a 2BR for May 26th to 31st. It's me, DH, 2 DD's, and my mom. She would rather not do stairs so I'm looking at trying for Bldg 62, 1st floor.

Hope I get some pixie dust!!!

 

[disneydreaming92701]

We will be staying okw in august can't wait for window

 

[spencerbomar]

I like that there are many who give OKW (Disney Vacation Club) a negative review.
That helps with being able for me to book there much easier than other "resorts".

Member since March 1993 so I still catch myself calling it Disney Vacation Club. Most people just give me a bewildered look.
And, since Disney had no idea what sales would be like, they built large per SF units, so the units here are about 25-30% larger than every resort after.
I could live year round in a 1BR without ever feeling cramped and getting "island fever"- sorry for the Key West pun.

As you know, they are HUGE.

Yes, there are some units that aren't refurbished as quickly as they need be, but they are still fab.
Right after we became members, we talked with a family from the Northeast who were staying in the Peabody over on Intl'. We were very effusive about DVC and told them in great detail how fabulous it was- close to the parks, on property, no need to drive if you didn't want to, huge units, wonderful feeling of home, way more inexpensive than the Peabody, full kitchen to be able to have sandwiches, snacks, etc.
The mom looked at us and said "Why would I ever want to stay somewhere that didn't have room service?"
Well, different strokes for different folks.

Many of those who complain about OKW are the ones who want to be on the monorail so they are in the "middle" of the action, want to stay in a much more hotel type resort, and don't/can't appreciate that OKW/DVC has the feel of a small town, even more than Celebration does I feel.

And OMG, the points for units are so much less than ever other resort after!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Spencerbomar thanks for your comments !

Well we figured out why we have such great neighbors .... we have none! Seriously we are the only people on this half of building 44. Now our building/ room someway connects to a studio ( not our lock off) and we hear an occasional cough or toilet flush. That's only from our bedroom so no big deal at all!

One thing to prepare yourselves for is that there are some kind of super flush toilets in these units. They have a big button on top and a very loud noise when flushed. Kinda scares you in the beginning...

Okay this is a Turtle pond pool day. I'll take some pics and post.

 

[dianeschlicht]

One thing to prepare yourselves for is that there are some kind of super flush toilets in these units. They have a big button on top and a very loud noise when flushed. Kinda scares you in the beginning...

You have just identified the ONLY thing I don't like about OKW! We have always complained about those loud toilets, but I find I don't notice them so much anymore after 15 years!

 

[Irishmom23]

I will be booking a two bedroom and a one bedroom on December 1st for a big family vacation beginning July 1st. I am planning on booking at OKW due to the point requirement and the bigger rooms. Our group will consist of myself (57) and a couple of my 20 something children (depends upon their college schedule) in the one bedroom, and my sister and her husband along with 5 young adults ages 16 through 19. I had originally thought I would book near HH because it seems so convenient, but now that I have read through many of these posts, it seem as if Turtle Pond may be better. I own at SSS and stayed in the THV last June and walked everyday to Springs or the Grandstand and didn't think it was much of a walk, so walking places is not an issue. We will not have a car as we always use the buses and plan our activities accordingly. We will be coming back from the parks in the afternoon due to the weather in July, and will take advantage of the late closings at the parks. We are an active family with no health issues. For those of you who know OKW, what is your suggestion for a location to stay in?

 

[BEASLYBOO]

You have just identified the ONLY thing I don't like about OKW! We have always complained about those loud toilets, but I find I don't notice them so much anymore after 15 years!

Maybe "hearing" is the 1st thing to go!!!!!!! Just kidding........

In the dead of night, I still absolutely dread that moment when I have to push the button!

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

At OKW right now in bldg 14 and loving every minute of my stay!!!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Had a great pool day at the Turtle Pond pool today. I took a few pics which I will post for the newbie's on the thread. This was our first time at the pool and I was so impressed! Crystal clear water, great pool furniture, immaculate grounds. Many of the people at the pool were foreign (either English or Australian) and were sooo polite! Thier kids were well disaplined and monitored! Just a great pool day. Okay, a few pictures.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

 

[Pinkocto]

Thanks so much for the pictures! I'm counting down the days until my first visit to OKW

 

[SAT887]

Great pics you can post them for the non newbies too Only a few more days and I can say I am going to Disney this month!

 

[saintstickets]

Can't wait til Friday.....it will be the 7month window and I'm going to switch from SSR to OKW. This will be our first stay and I am soooo looking forward to it after reading thru this thread the past couple of days

We will need a 2BR for May 26th to 31st. It's me, DH, 2 DD's, and my mom. She would rather not do stairs so I'm looking at trying for Bldg 62, 1st floor.

Hope I get some pixie dust!!!

We had the 2br on the 1st floor in building 62 during our trip May, 2010 (See the TR link below for pics.) It was before the refurb but we really enjoyed the location. It's such a short walk to the HH, the main pool and the bus stop. We really enjoyed that location. I hope you are able to get it.

 

[TraceyL]

Just stumbled across this thread. Staying at OKW in a studio for the first time in 8 weeks. Thanks for all the pics/info

 

[catherines_mama]

Booked for SSR (home) for late-July 2013 vacation. I'm looking forward to moving over to OKW in Dec. Key West is just our style and with 3 kids, I'm excited about the extra roomy 2 bdrm