OKW lovers thread !!!

[dvczerfs]

We fell in love with OKW on our Dec trip. We had a 2 bedroom and it was so huge. We had our doubts about the resort because we didn't particularly enjoy staying at SSR. We didn't feel like it was spread out too much at all and we got this great relaxed vibe. We're hoping to stay there again this Dec. DH wants a studio to conserve points but I'll hoping I can convince him to go for a 1 bedroom since we really don't need to save that much. Either way I'll be happy to stay here again and play some darts at the community center.

we will be down the first two weeks in december in a two bedroom. have a safe trip!!

 

[etpinge]

We just returned from our 5 night OKW stay. We dont own at OKW, but found its point structure fit into our plans.

The resort was as lovely and peaceful as you all described. We were in the hospitality area, and the short walk to the bus, front desk, and main pool were simple.

I am safely assuming our room had not been remodeled yet (building 23), it was still beautiful.

Only concern is a typical DVC concern, Goods to Go closing earlier than parks and those refillable mugs not getting their nighttime refill.

Thanks for sharing the okw love, your wisdom on the board was incredibly beneficial!

 

[bunkkinsmom]

We just returned from our 5 night OKW stay. We dont own at OKW, but found its point structure fit into our plans.

The resort was as lovely and peaceful as you all described. We were in the hospitality area, and the short walk to the bus, front desk, and main pool were simple.

I am safely assuming our room had not been remodeled yet (building 23), it was still beautiful.

Only concern is a typical DVC concern, Goods to Go closing earlier than parks and those refillable mugs not getting their nighttime refill.

Thanks for sharing the okw love, your wisdom on the board was incredibly beneficial!

I met and fell in love with OKW due to people on these boards as well. OKW lovers are the BEST!!

 

[dianeschlicht]

I am safely assuming our room had not been remodeled yet (building 23), it was still beautiful.

The refurbs aren't likely to start until later this year. When I was there in March, I was told by a manager that they still didn't have all the components decided on for design yet. They were just finishing up the exterior rehabs when we were there mid March, so I suppose the first interior rehabs will be later this summer.

 

[Mai Ku Tiki]

Hope they don't change too much inside...To me nothing is 'dated' since Key West colors are timeless (but I fee the same way about the Poly, too)!!

 

[dmoore22]

Hope they don't change too much inside...To me nothing is 'dated' since Key West colors are timeless (but I fee the same way about the Poly, too)!!

 

[cherjp]

Hi just wondered if anyone will know the answer to this, if staying at OKW and having a character bfast at chef mickeys at 7.30 am will there be a bus available to go there for that time.

many thanks

 

[joandegennaro]

Hi just wondered if anyone will know the answer to this, if staying at OKW and having a character bfast at chef mickeys at 7.30 am will there be a bus available to go there for that time.

many thanks

Buses usually run about 1 hour before park opening. Figure out what time MK opens the day of your ADR. If it is much later then consider go to the park with EMH in the morning and then go from there to the CR. If your lucky it will be Epcot. You could also consider taking a taxi from HH at OKW to Epcot and then get on the monorail if the buses just don't co-ordinate. Last year we took a cab from both the Poly and WL back to CBR and each trip was under $35 with tip. Sometimes your time is worth more than the cost and convienience of a cab.

 

[dmoore22]

Buses usually run about 1 hour before park opening. Figure out what time MK opens the day of your ADR. If it is much later then consider go to the park with EMH in the morning and then go from there to the CR. If your lucky it will be Epcot. You could also consider taking a taxi from HH at OKW to Epcot and then get on the monorail if the buses just don't co-ordinate. Last year we took a cab from both the Poly and WL back to CBR and each trip was under $35 with tip. Sometimes your time is worth more than the cost and convienience of a cab.

Agreed. Epcot then the Monorail to the Contempoary may be your best option as OKW is closer to Epcot than MK. If you take a bus to MK you could walk from the bus stop to the Contemporary which is about a 10 to 15 minute walk.

 

[cherjp]

many thanks

We are staying at OKW beg Oct for 2 weeks and so excited, told our boys on sunday, so the planning has commenced.

 

[honeymo78]

DH just got approval from work for our Dec trip and I convinced him we should try for a 1 br. Keep your fingers crossed that when we call on May 2 (our first day of vacation - I'll be on the phone with MS once the plane lands.

 

[dmoore22]

DH just got approval from work for our Dec trip and I convinced him we should try for a 1 br. Keep your fingers crossed that when we call on May 2 (our first day of vacation - I'll be on the phone with MS once the plane lands.

Did the same thing last year. We had to wait list. There was a lot of pixie dust so we didn't have to wait very long.

 

[Polyluvr]

New OKW owner here!!! We bought in 2 days ago!! We already had a vaca sched @ the end of May w rented DVC points, we added to our May vaca with a studio @ BCV then AKV SV- but anyway--- Just booked a 2 bdr for Oct 17-23 for my whole family to join us!! F&W and MNSSHP!!! We have always loved the architecture of Key West; so we couldn't be more excited to stay @ our new "home" with our whole fam for our 1st time there!!

Look forward to reading thru this thread!! I wish there was a FAQ for Old Key West!?!

 

[chepic]

New OKW owner here!!! We bought in 2 days ago!! We already had a vaca sched @ the end of May w rented DVC points, we added to our May vaca with a studio @ BCV then AKV SV- but anyway--- Just booked a 2 bdr for Oct 17-23 for my whole family to join us!! F&W and MNSSHP!!! We have always loved the architecture of Key West; so we couldn't be more excited to stay @ our new "home" with our whole fam for our 1st time there!!

Look forward to reading thru this thread!! I wish there was a FAQ for Old Key West!?!

just ask and I am certain one of the many that frequent the thread and really love OKW will be able to tell you anything you need to know....

Congrats on buying into the best place on earth...

Che

 

[dmoore22]

just ask and I am certain one of the many that frequent the thread and really love OKW will be able to tell you anything you need to know....

Congrats on buying into the best place on earth...

Che

 

[jacesmommy]

4 weeks from tomorrow will be my FIRST stay at OKW!!! I can't wait! Do they rent those little "speed boats" there?? DS would LOVE that!

 

[dvczerfs]

New OKW owner here!!! We bought in 2 days ago!! We already had a vaca sched @ the end of May w rented DVC points, we added to our May vaca with a studio @ BCV then AKV SV- but anyway--- Just booked a 2 bdr for Oct 17-23 for my whole family to join us!! F&W and MNSSHP!!! We have always loved the architecture of Key West; so we couldn't be more excited to stay @ our new "home" with our whole fam for our 1st time there!!

Look forward to reading thru this thread!! I wish there was a FAQ for Old Key West!?!

 

[chepic]

4 weeks from tomorrow will be my FIRST stay at OKW!!! I can't wait! Do they rent those little "speed boats" there?? DS would LOVE that!

Yes, last time we were there they had them....we used them with our son and had a blast.

1 week until we leave!!!

cheryl

 

[Polyluvr]

Thanks for all the welcomes!

 

[dmoore22]

Thanks for all the welcomes!

And, of course, the HOMES! that are to come now and in the future!!!