OKW lovers thread !!!

[tb1972]

The villas are so small at BCV !!!!!!!!!

Now you have me worried! We're doing an OKW/BCV split stay next month. The only reason is my kids want to experience SAB.

 

[WILDERNESS FAN 55]

23 days til paradise at OKW

See ya there Can't wait !!

 

[AnnaS]

About 12 days for us

 

[BEASLYBOO]

Now you have me worried! We're doing an OKW/BCV split stay next month. The only reason is my kids want to experience SAB.

Don't worry, we are generally 6-8, so it's always a 2bd and with that many, living space becomes rather important! OKW was the 1st vacation club and with it the "Powers at be" figured out pretty quickly that they you could make them considerably smaller and thus produce more villas, studios etc.

BCV is considerably smaller and when I travel I prefer a dedicated rather than a lock-off, we're looking for beds more than anything, and unfortunately neither BCV nor BWV have the sleeper chair. So I seldom book these, it's either OKW or Kidani (smaller footprint too, but comes with a spiffy 3rd bathroom and the sleeper chair, real handy w/ 4 teenagers).

Realistically most people spend little time in the actual villa so you shoudl be fine!

 

[chepic]

Now you have me worried! We're doing an OKW/BCV split stay next month. The only reason is my kids want to experience SAB.

You have to try every DVC to really understand why OKW is the best!

Our kids liked the pool, however, as I said in my TR (see the TR thread) the area has the feeling of an upscale hotel versus a "home". The quiet pool is nice....not as nice as Turtle pond, IMO, but "homier" than the big pool.

I am in no hurry to go back there....OKW is home.

che

 

[Pirate Granny]

We love the GV, 2 bedroom and studios at OKW, although we added points at BCV for the pool...

 

[miprender]

Hey fellow RI'er!! Just got back from a week at BCV and it just made me want to stay at OKW all the more.

cheryl

We switched over to a 2Bed at VWL and I think the 1 bed at OKW was bigger. I know many people have said that OKW was roomier, but to really experience it how BIG it is was amazing.

 

[disfanforlife]

Don't worry, we are generally 6-8, so it's always a 2bd and with that many, living space becomes rather important! OKW was the 1st vacation club and with it the "Powers at be" figured out pretty quickly that they you could make them considerably smaller and thus produce more villas, studios etc.

BCV is considerably smaller and when I travel I prefer a dedicated rather than a lock-off, we're looking for beds more than anything, and unfortunately neither BCV nor BWV have the sleeper chair. So I seldom book these, it's either OKW or Kidani (smaller footprint too, but comes with a spiffy 3rd bathroom and the sleeper chair, real handy w/ 4 teenagers).

Realistically most people spend little time in the actual villa so you shoudl be fine!

Does OKW have the sleeper chair too?

 

[Chuck S]

Does OKW have the sleeper chair too?

Yes, 1 & 2 Bdrm units at OKW have the sleeper chairs. I have not stayed in a GV since the rehab...so I don''t know if they were added to GVs.

 

[disfanforlife]

Yes, 1 & 2 Bdrm units at OKW have the sleeper chairs. I have not stayed in a GV since the rehab...so I don''t know if they were added to GVs.

Oh great! I didn't know that. I thought it was only at AKV and BLT.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Yes, 1 & 2 Bdrm units at OKW have the sleeper chairs. I have not stayed in a GV since the rehab...so I don''t know if they were added to GVs.

The GV we had in June 2011, had the sleeper chair.

 

[Checkers]

Does OKW have the sleeper chair too?

Yes, OKW has the sleeper chair in the 1br, 2br. etc., but not the studio.

 

[Junebugwv]

We are staying at OKW early Sept with an RCI exchange. Of course, our paperwork does not have a reservation number so I can't do online check-in. Do I need to call the regular Disney number to get a reservation number?

 

[Chuck S]

We are staying at OKW early Sept with an RCI exchange. Of course, our paperwork does not have a reservation number so I can't do online check-in. Do I need to call the regular Disney number to get a reservation number?

In your RCI confirmation paperwork there should be a number to call for DVC Member Services. They should be able to help you with the confirmation number, and don't forget you need to pay the $95 in bound DVC resort fee.

 

[kreckl]

HH or bust if without a car?
We are planning a split stay in Sept, and the 4 nights I was hoping to try OKW only has 3 nights available near the HH. We wont have a car, and the weather may be a factor, so I thought that was the way to go.
We've never stayed here, but I am thinking its best to be near a place where food is available. We have a 10 year old who will likely want to be at the best pool for a kid his age, too.
Thanks!

 

[Checkers]

HH or bust if without a car?
We are planning a split stay in Sept, and the 4 nights I was hoping to try OKW only has 3 nights available near the HH. We wont have a car, and the weather may be a factor, so I thought that was the way to go.
We've never stayed here, but I am thinking its best to be near a place where food is available. We have a 10 year old who will likely want to be at the best pool for a kid his age, too.
Thanks!

Peninsular Rd. is very close to the HH but is not considered HH for booking purposes. We stayed in a studio there in Dec. and loved it -- just over the bridge, very short walk to the HH and the 1st bus stop coming back from the parks. If you don't want to ride the bus (picking up) through the rest of the resort, you can always get the bus at the HH which is always the last stop before going to the parks. The main pool near the HH is great with a great slide and I think your 10 yr. old will love it. We love OKW and will be there in Oct. Good luck and have fun!

 

[Chuck S]

Peninsular Rd. is very close to the HH but is not considered HH for booking purposes. We stayed in a studio there in Dec. and loved it -- just over the bridge, very short walk to the HH and the 1st bus stop coming back from the parks. If you don't want to ride the bus (picking up) through the rest of the resort, you can always get the bus at the HH which is always the last stop before going to the parks. The main pool near the HH is great with a great slide and I think your 10 yr. old will love it. We love OKW and will be there in Oct. Good luck and have fun!

Actually the Peninsular Rd buildings 23 to 26 ARE part of the near HH category. The other buildings are 11 to 14. The Peninsular Rd Bldgs 27 to 29 are not part of the near HH category.

 

[mzozzietj]

19 days for DD(4) and I! I'm on the fence about renting a car for this trip! I was not able to reserve a HH area room since it was a late booking. Thoughts? I'm traveling with her alone

 

[okw2012]

19 days for DD(4) and I! I'm on the fence about renting a car for this trip! I was not able to reserve a HH area room since it was a late booking. Thoughts? I'm traveling with her alone

The bus system is great, don't worry. Your daughter will likely enjoy taking the bus, my 8 year old son loves it! I suggest requesting the peninsular road area: your daughter will easily be able to walk to the pool and the bus tours will be shorter (just walk to HH when you want to leave the resort).

Perhaps the only attraction for which I'd call a cab is the Fantasia minigolf.

 

[Chuck S]

My last trip without a car, I stayed in the Turtle Pond area and walked to/from the store or Olivia's at least once per day. It is a bit of a walk, but it really is nothing compared to the parks. A normal, active 4 year old would probably not mind the walk. My friend's little girl, also 4, has more energy than any adult.