OKW lovers thread !!!

[Verandah Man]

One more quick question to anyone who might know the answer. Is the Fitness Center open 24 hours a day? Being an early riser, I also like to get my workout done early in the morning.

 

[dvczerfs]

That sounds nice and peaceful, I'm an early riser, I might have to give that a try, thanks for the suggestion!!!

hi verandah man, just one tip, if you walk down to the "board walk " area, and see the brinks armored truck sitting there, walk on the other side.in december i walked around the truck and the two ARMED guys unloading what ever they were unloading, seamed a little suprised when they saw me pop around the corner of the truck. believe it or not, evey few days about three people pull up to the bus stops in a golf cart and pressure wash the bus stop buildings. there are people running around doing gardening down by the boardwalk. other than that, you dont see or hear anything, just the very few early birds out for there walk or jog. i know the fittnes room you need a room key to enter, im not sure if they totaly lock it. i know i have seen people going in and out of the laundry areas at all hours.

 

[Verandah Man]

hi verandah man, just one tip, if you walk down to the "board walk " area, and see the brinks armored truck sitting there, walk on the other side.in december i walked around the truck and the two ARMED guys unloading what ever they were unloading, seamed a little suprised when they saw me pop around the corner of the truck. believe it or not, evey few days about three people pull up to the bus stops in a golf cart and pressure wash the bus stop buildings. there are people running around doing gardening down by the boardwalk. other than that, you dont see or hear anything, just the very few early birds out for there walk or jog. i know the fittnes room you need a room key to enter, im not sure if they totaly lock it. i know i have seen people going in and out of the laundry areas at all hours.

Great, thanks for the tips!!! I don't need getting shot taking an early morning stroll.........

 

[Laxmom]

You are going to love it here, Andy! It is Disney's best kept WDW secret - HHI being the outside WDW secret! We have had a couple of issues that were handled really fast! Our bathroom fan didn't work - we now have a new one! We ran out of paper products and that was handled same day! (Had that happen at Marriott once and we never got more!) I can't say enough good about this resort!

 

[Verandah Man]

You are going to love it here, Andy! It is Disney's best kept WDW secret - HHI being the outside WDW secret! We have had a couple of issues that were handled really fast! Our bathroom fan didn't work - we now have a new one! We ran out of paper products and that was handled same day! (Had that happen at Marriott once and we never got more!) I can't say enough good about this resort!

We did stay in an OKW 2 bedroom for one night back in November 2002, can't wait to get back there again as OKW DVC Members!!! Even though this time we will only be in a studio, we're still excited about getting back there.

 

[Alicnwondrln]

hi everyone i am at okw from august 16-26th in a one bedroom with dining.
We dont check in til around midnight and are using DME.

If you are far from the HH will they help you get to your room that late?
Do they offer a golf cart?

 

[Laxmom]

They had golfcarts running all hours so I would be surprised if they didn't offer that service that late at night. They are used to people checking in at all hours. Enjoy your trip!!

 

[Alicnwondrln]

They had golfcarts running all hours so I would be surprised if they didn't offer that service that late at night. They are used to people checking in at all hours. Enjoy your trip!!

Thank so much I was worried about that.

 

[dis2cruise]

we are using our dvc (1st time ) for a quick trip in october. we will have a car and are staying in a studio. since we have a car what section is nice for a nice view or the golf course/canal??

 

[chepic]

we are using our dvc (1st time ) for a quick trip in october. we will have a car and are staying in a studio. since we have a car what section is nice for a nice view or the golf course/canal??

We have stayed in just about every section, and we always have a car with us, and I have to say, I've never been disappointed in any of the spots. They all offer a great view. The quietest ones are the ones on the canal, in my opinion; but then you have a little walk to one of the pools. Turtle pond area is always nice, and that pool tends to be a little quieter than the main pool. We do enjoy being on one of the greens/holes so we can see some golfing in the morning, and usually there is a water trap, so we get some ducks....the kids love that.

I am certain you will love what ever you get....we never ask for a specific area, we live life on the "dangerous side"....hee hee hee.

Have fun

cheryl

 

[dianeschlicht]

we are using our dvc (1st time ) for a quick trip in october. we will have a car and are staying in a studio. since we have a car what section is nice for a nice view or the golf course/canal??

Well, while every area of OKW has great views, don't expect too much from a studio. The studios are on the ends of the buildings and are often hemmed in with high vegetation. The views from nearly all of the 1-2 or 3 bedroom villas can't be beat though!

 

[Debs Hill]

I agree! We have not had a view that we haven't loved yet (always a one bed)...................although I agree that the studios in the buildings we've been in have tended to look out onto bushes and one onto a big generator!!!!
Go for a one bed or bigger and you can't go wrong!
Debsx

 

[chepic]

We had a studio on the canal on the 2nd floor, so our view was good....although now that I think about it, they are on the corners of the buildings. When we stayed in a studio at Beach Club, we had a horrible view, bottom floor, couldn't comfortably sit out on the "patio."

che

 

[J&J'sMOM]

You are all making me so excited for our trip in 13 days! I have a question, and I know you guys will have the answer. I have a broken foot and am going to rent an ecv from an offsite company. What # do I call to request a ground floor or an elevator building? ( we are staying in a 2 br) We would like to have one near the HH, so as not to have to get on and off the busses with the ecv as much. Also, we are staying on rented points, so do I have to wait until a few days before the trip, or should I call now? Thanks all you OKW lovers, hopefully I will be one of you very soon!

 

[chepic]

You are all making me so excited for our trip in 13 days! I have a question, and I know you guys will have the answer. I have a broken foot and am going to rent an ecv from an offsite company. What # do I call to request a ground floor or an elevator building? ( we are staying in a 2 br) We would like to have one near the HH, so as not to have to get on and off the busses with the ecv as much. Also, we are staying on rented points, so do I have to wait until a few days before the trip, or should I call now? Thanks all you OKW lovers, hopefully I will be one of you very soon!

I am not certain how it works now, however, if we needed something special, we would call exactly 1 week before, to OKW direct and put the request in there. Apparently now they don't assign the rooms the week before, so I don't know....but I would call the resort direct. I am certain you can find the number in google, if not on this board.

Have fun.

cheryl

 

[mwmuntz]

I have nothing much to add, except that you all are making me VERY excited for our 2 week VWL/OKW split stay that begins in 9 days!!!!!

 

[simzac]

I have nothing much to add, except that you all are making me VERY excited for our 2 week VWL/OKW split stay that begins in 9 days!!!!!

Have a great trip. We still have 157 days until our next stay at OKW.

 

[Torontogal]

We will be there in 10 days. I love OKW. It really feels like home. I loved the peacefulness and the space! Staying in a 2 bedroom and cannot wait! LOVE OKW!!!!

 

[liltink]

We leave on Saturday for our third stay at OKW! WAHOOOOO! Looking forward to a nice,laid back vaca.... in Disney! It's great to come back to OKW after a hectic day of park hopping. Can't wait.

 

[SueM in MN]

You are all making me so excited for our trip in 13 days! I have a question, and I know you guys will have the answer. I have a broken foot and am going to rent an ecv from an offsite company. What # do I call to request a ground floor or an elevator building? ( we are staying in a 2 br) We would like to have one near the HH, so as not to have to get on and off the busses with the ecv as much. Also, we are staying on rented points, so do I have to wait until a few days before the trip, or should I call now? Thanks all you OKW lovers, hopefully I will be one of you very soon!

Since you are renting points, you need to have the member call Member Services for you. Member Services will not talk to anyone but the member.

Close to Hospitality House is a specific booking category and there may not be any availability for that only 13 days out. (It doesn't cost more).
For the situation of First Floor or elevator building, the member should add that as a request and tell the member to make sure he/she says it is for Medical Reasons. The medical requests are filled before other requests asking for the same thing.
But, I would not worry about it too much. Since most of the buildings have only 2 floors, you have a 50:50 chance of getting first floor even if you make no requests and you take whatever room you are given. Also, because many people like the view from second floor and don't want any guests above them, many request a 2nd floor.

Also, it has said several times in the member newsletter that the DVC resorts will not accept faxes or phone calls for room assignment.