OKW lovers thread !!!

[bababear_50]

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Just bought a new little OKW contract to add to my other OKW contract.
Can't wait for Christmas at OKW.

Hugs Mel

 

[jdvm]

I've owned OKW since May, 1992 and we think of it as our second home. I started a separate thread with these pics because I couldn't find this thread so here they are again in case you missed them:

If you're a fan of Old Key West, check these photos my photographer daughter, Katie, put together....it's not your ordinary tour!

http://www.ownerslocker.com/forum/showthread.php?t=263


John

 

[PopArtGal]

I'm so glad I found this thread.

We are considering this resort for 2-3 weeks next summer.

 

[TDERadulski]

We are staying at OKW from 28 Sept - 3 Oct...we just booked and were lucky to get a 2br unit!
I stayed at OKW several years ago, but for the life of me, I can't remember how the transportation works. I remember there are bus stops scattered around the property, but I can't remember if those buses are internal to OWK only, or if those are the buses that go to the parks. Can someone please refresh my memory and tell me if I HAVE to go to the HH to catch a bus to the parks. Thanks!!!

 

[marvali]

Buses run throughout the resort that will take you to the different parks as well as downtown Disney. There is also an internal resort bus. They all stop at every bus stop. HH is typically the final stop before leaving the resort.

 

[TDERadulski]

Buses run throughout the resort that will take you to the different parks as well as downtown Disney. There is also an internal resort bus. They all stop at every bus stop. HH is typically the final stop before leaving the resort.

Marvali, Thank you! That is what I was hoping to hear!! We can't wait for our trip!

 

[melomouse]

Add me on - its our first trip home and I love the transport, the Community hall, the size of our 1 BR, bell sevices and Olivia's.Front desk could have been more helpful - they dropped my DDP package for our first 4 days in a studio - a call to MS straightened that right out - and the re-checkl\-in process is a pain. Video rentals, kid activities, mostly great CM's, ok mousekeeping. Had to have them come and vacuum out the marshmallows and popcorn fom the sofabed and found an extra remote behind a nightstand. Late checkins are blamed on mousekeeping and something oughta be done there.
The view of the golfcourse from 2125 is absolutely amazing and I could entertain 6 friends for dinner on the deck if I wanted.Afraid I will be saddened when we check into SSR 1BR in 6 days!!
Anyway - just wanted to chime in as we await Fay's arrival. So far, Disney's just telling us to watch the weather reports!So...what's the worst? We're "stuck" in this lovely unit with the lush landscaping and magic at every glance????​

 

[tracipierce]

Hi everyone,
just checking out this thread as I have just found out we are going to be staying at OKW next August!

Free dining went on sale here in the UK today, but is only available for moderates and deluxe, moderates only having the new lite dining plan.... anyhow I booked for Caribbean beach with the free lite dining plan,,, not long after I got a phone call from the TA telling me that because I was one of the first people to book today they were upgrading me to OKW with the free standard dining plan!!!!

So I've just read through the whole 25 pages to see what to expect! I haven't been told what type of room I will be getting, but you can bet it will be a studio. After reading some of the comments about mousekeeping, do they visit the studios everyday or not???

Any additional info would be greatly appreciated

 

[RachelTori]

Hi everyone,
just checking out this thread as I have just found out we are going to be staying at OKW next August!

Free dining went on sale here in the UK today, but is only available for moderates and deluxe, moderates only having the new lite dining plan.... anyhow I booked for Caribbean beach with the free lite dining plan,,, not long after I got a phone call from the TA telling me that because I was one of the first people to book today they were upgrading me to OKW with the free standard dining plan!!!!

So I've just read through the whole 25 pages to see what to expect! I haven't been told what type of room I will be getting, but you can bet it will be a studio. After reading some of the comments about mousekeeping, do they visit the studios everyday or not???

Any additional info would be greatly appreciated

WOW Traci! Congratulations on the upgrade!

Yes, you will get daily mousekeeping. Guests staying on DVC (points) reservations are the ones who don't get the daily cleaning.

 

[tracipierce]

Phew that's great news! I'm getting quite excited now after spending all day researching the resort, it sounds lovely

 

[PopArtGal]

Just put a deposit for a one-bedroom villa for July 2009!!!!

 

[NEMO93]

We love OKW and can't wait till next year to visit again.

 

[RachelTori]

Phew that's great news! I'm getting quite excited now after spending all day researching the resort, it sounds lovely

Just put a deposit for a one-bedroom villa for July 2009!!!!

Congrats to you both! I predict 2 more families of OKW Lovers by this time next year!

 

[bookwormde]

Our 1st stay at OKW was great. Bought our OKW points this spring and were there from 8/10-8/15 in a 1 br. We had requested a canal front and got a 2nd fl in 55, right next to one of the quiet pools with a great view of the canal. The 1 br at OKW will really spoil you. I went to check in at 7:30 AM expecting to not get the room till the afternoon but it was ready (moving over from WL). Even from 55 the walk to DTD was longer than I expected but was enjoyable (once). We are low maintenance and laid back so OKW was perfect for us. And even coming from WL concierge (free upgrade), OKW was a great change and let us spread out and relax.

Can not wait until next year, we have an OKW HH Grand Villa for 5 days next June

bookwormde

 

[kikiV]

can anyone tell me about using counter service credits at OKW? I'm assuming it can only be used at Goods food to go. Is there breakfast? anyone have any pictures of their menu board?

 

[RichieGraciemom]

can anyone tell me about using counter service credits at OKW? I'm assuming it can only be used at Goods food to go. Is there breakfast? anyone have any pictures of their menu board?

just back and used it quite a bit. breakfast is scrambled eggs, or a crousante sandwhic. you also get two beverages for that meal. that worked out great because we had extra counter services and used it for breakfast and we had our waters for the park. also lunch was burgers ceaser salad, chicken fingers, hot dog, tuna sandwhich. and great key lime pie. have fun

 

[PopArtGal]

Thanks for all the pics of OKW!!

It will be our first time in July 09!

We are so excited!

It seems to be a vacation experience like none other.

3 weeks at OKW. What a dream!

 

[PopArtGal]

Quick question.... there's a coffee maker but not kettle right?

Do you bring one?

 

[dvczerfs]

Quick question.... there's a coffee maker but not kettle right?

Do you bring one?

they had a kettle but the last few years we were there,there wasnt one in the kit. we used the microwave.

 

[rie4630]

Love OKW - just subscribing. Hope to be back there in a year.