OKW lovers thread !!!

[dianeschlicht]

Looking back through my older posts I found that it is studio #1416. Now I am feeling delusional . . .and not for the first time. The vegetation must have just been massive because it was extremely dark.

Totally possible, since 1416 would be on the left hand side of one of what I call the "H" shaped buildings. If you happened to get a corner studio, you would have had the heavy vegetation between the building and the entrance drive. That is likely there to provide some privacy from the buses and cars coming into the resort. We have stayed in building 14 several times, but never in a studio, so I have no point of reference for that specific studio. The studio windows would face the entrance outdoor hallway of the building OR the end of the building in a building of that design. Only the patio door would face the outside perimeter of the building.

Now that I think of it though, I believe the studios in building 14 are actually in the "middle" part of that "U" or "H" shape. That means that they may indeed have a much smaller window than most studios. HMMMM, I think we should get Doc in here to see if he remembers that from when he did his layout plan of all the OKW buildings.

 

[ABE4DISNEY]

Totally possible, since 1416 would be on the left hand side of one of what I call the "H" shaped buildings. If you happened to get a corner studio, you would have had the heavy vegetation between the building and the entrance drive. That is likely there to provide some privacy from the buses and cars coming into the resort. We have stayed in building 14 several times, but never in a studio, so I have no point of reference for that specific studio. The studio windows would face the entrance outdoor hallway of the building OR the end of the building in a building of that design. Only the patio door would face the outside perimeter of the building.

Now that I think of it though, I believe the studios in building 14 are actually in the "middle" part of that "U" or "H" shape. That means that they may indeed have a much smaller window than most studios. HMMMM, I think we should get Doc in here to see if he remembers that from when he did his layout plan of all the OKW buildings.

Yes, now I remember that was part of the problem. We were not the edge or the corner like the one they put us in at South Point. We were in the middle of the building. I would love to know what Doc thinks as well.

 

[BobNed]

HMMMM, I think we should get Doc in here to see if he remembers that from when he did his layout plan of all the OKW buildings.

Check out this thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2353661

 

[joandegennaro]

Check out this thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2353661

I'm the OP from this old thread. Everything worked out great for us. We ended up in building 56 1st floor(which ended up better than 2nd with my knee issues) corner unit. The vegatation wasn't too bad outside the window and we overlooked the playground at the SouthPoint pool from the balconey. Just the size of the room was much better than what we were used to at CBR. This time around being familar with the area will be a big plus.

 

[BobNed]

Looking back through my older posts I found that it is studio #1416. Now I am feeling delusional . . .and not for the first time. The vegetation must have just been massive because it was extremely dark.

But, you weren't delusional nor did you imagine it! You didn't have a window in building 14.

 

[ABE4DISNEY]

But, you weren't delusional nor did you imagine it! You didn't have a window in building 14.

Thank you!! Thank you!! I am not delusional. . .at least not over this topic.

To me, it really did change the whole feel of the studio and creeped me out. I would not want to stay there, and I LOVE OKW.

 

[gflorane]

Hello all,

We will be arriving in Disney this Saturday for an entire week. We are staying at OKW in a 2 bedroom. Never stayed there before, so I don't know what to expect. We usually stay at Coranado Springs, but this trip I wanted more room to spread out in. Can anyone tell me if the Internet in OKW is wired or wireless? I've read that they have renovated the resort and wasn't sure if they have wireless in the rooms. The reason I ask, is that one of my laptops needs to be wired. Any info would be very much appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[dvczerfs]

Hello all,

We will be arriving in Disney this Saturday for an entire week. We are staying at OKW in a 2 bedroom. Never stayed there before, so I don't know what to expect. We usually stay at Coranado Springs, but this trip I wanted more room to spread out in. Can anyone tell me if the Internet in OKW is wired or wireless? I've read that they have renovated the resort and wasn't sure if they have wireless in the rooms. The reason I ask, is that one of my laptops needs to be wired. Any info would be very much appreciated.

Thanks.

its wired.

 

[joandegennaro]

Ok so I am aware that I will get all sorts of ideas on what is best at OKW. Here is our "ideal location" We stayed last year in building 56 studio ground floor right beside the South Point pool. This is where we would like to be again. Now given that last year was our first stay at OKW we really don't have anything else to compare it to.


We like to away from the business of the main pool and HH. Want to be as close to a quiet pool as possible. Would like to be away from the bus stops and bus noise (we drive so only MK buses for us) Have heard that certain buildings back onto main roads that have alot of early morning noise (traveling with teenagers) This trip is more of a relax, sleep in, hang by the pool kind of trip. Any other location from South Point area recommended?

Diane: I consider you an OKW expert so would love to hear your recommendations. If I remember you are a fan of buildings 45 and 46. What is the walk like to the quiet pool from these buildings?

Deb and Bill: I also take your recommendations on all things OKW seriously. Care to share your ideas?

 

[chepic]

Ok so I am aware that I will get all sorts of ideas on what is best at OKW. Here is our "ideal location" We stayed last year in building 56 studio ground floor right beside the South Point pool. This is where we would like to be again. Now given that last year was our first stay at OKW we really don't have anything else to compare it to.


We like to away from the business of the main pool and HH. Want to be as close to a quiet pool as possible. Would like to be away from the bus stops and bus noise (we drive so only MK buses for us) Have heard that certain buildings back onto main roads that have alot of early morning noise (traveling with teenagers) This trip is more of a relax, sleep in, hang by the pool kind of trip. Any other location from South Point area recommended?

Diane: I consider you an OKW expert so would love to hear your recommendations. If I remember you are a fan of buildings 45 and 46. What is the walk like to the quiet pool from these buildings?

Deb and Bill: I also take your recommendations on all things OKW seriously. Care to share your ideas?

Well, I am not Diane, Deb, or Bill but I am going to give you me 2 cents...

We have taken teens with us and I have found the best place to be in buildings 37, 36 (close to turtle pond pool which we have never found to be over crowded.), building 46 is nice with a view of the river, and we also enjoyed buildings 47 or 48. I think they all give you a good view, not too much noise, close to pools, and have some proximity to the bus stops.

We have been in building 29 and really disliked it...lots of noise and not a great view at all. We have also stayed in 64 and 63 and really did not care too much for them. One building we haven't stayed in is 25, which I would like to at some point....nice and cozy in the cul-de-sac.

Hope that helps somewhat.

Enjoy your trip.

Cheryl

 

[joandegennaro]

Well, I am not Diane, Deb, or Bill but I am going to give you me 2 cents...

We have taken teens with us and I have found the best place to be in buildings 37, 36 (close to turtle pond pool which we have never found to be over crowded.), building 46 is nice with a view of the river, and we also enjoyed buildings 47 or 48. I think they all give you a good view, not too much noise, close to pools, and have some proximity to the bus stops.

We have been in building 29 and really disliked it...lots of noise and not a great view at all. We have also stayed in 64 and 63 and really did not care too much for them. One building we haven't stayed in is 25, which I would like to at some point....nice and cozy in the cul-de-sac.

Hope that helps somewhat.


Enjoy your trip.

Cheryl

Ahh you are another one who's OKW wisdom I was hoping to get. Couldn't remember the name but remember the kids in the bubbles and I believe a wedding renewal toast pictures. Thanks for giving your 2 cents. Will take all advise offered. Thanks for taking the time.

Joan

 

[WDWMom]

Never stayed in South Pointe area, but have stayed in 35, 36 and 37. All were quiet from what I remember and close to Turtle Pond Pool. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Ok so I am aware that I will get all sorts of ideas on what is best at OKW. Here is our "ideal location" We stayed last year in building 56 studio ground floor right beside the South Point pool. This is where we would like to be again. Now given that last year was our first stay at OKW we really don't have anything else to compare it to.


We like to away from the business of the main pool and HH. Want to be as close to a quiet pool as possible. Would like to be away from the bus stops and bus noise (we drive so only MK buses for us) Have heard that certain buildings back onto main roads that have alot of early morning noise (traveling with teenagers) This trip is more of a relax, sleep in, hang by the pool kind of trip. Any other location from South Point area recommended?

Diane: I consider you an OKW expert so would love to hear your recommendations. If I remember you are a fan of buildings 45 and 46. What is the walk like to the quiet pool from these buildings?

Deb and Bill: I also take your recommendations on all things OKW seriously. Care to share your ideas?

We also are fans of Bldg 45 and 46. We stayed in Bldg 55 on the ground floor in a one bedroom villa closest to the pool. It was very quiet because there was bamboo all around that end of the pool. We had a nice view of the Trumbo Canal. 45 and 46 have less growth around the building than 55 and nice views of the Trumbo Canal.

If you request a Trumbo Canal view, you might get any of these four buildings.

 

[DVCconvert]

.....Can anyone tell me if the Internet in OKW is wired or wireless? .....

It's wired. but you can bring your own wireless router.
HTH

 

[dvczerfs]

we love bldg 23 through 26. we like the first bus stop and the views. the ony bldg i stayed at and can say i hate is bldg 11. by the way, i made our resi for sept 27th, departing oct 8th today at okw. it will be our 15th stay in 12 years. its just dw and i this trip, our dd grad.from high school this june and will be off on aug 26th for coll. anyone going to be down at okw at that time and want to meet up for a "dis meet and a picture" just let me know! the disdads get meets set up on all the trips and now the 2000 plus mile thread is doing it. it fun meeting the people you talk to on line in person.

 

[joandegennaro]

We also are fans of Bldg 45 and 46. We stayed in Bldg 55 on the ground floor in a one bedroom villa closest to the pool. It was very quiet because there was bamboo all around that end of the pool. We had a nice view of the Trumbo Canal. 45 and 46 have less growth around the building than 55 and nice views of the Trumbo Canal.

If you request a Trumbo Canal view, you might get any of these four buildings.

We were in building 56 and had originally asked for 55. How far is the walk from buildings 45 and 46 (will be lugging laundry) to the pool area as we stay in a studio.

My concern is that the buildings I asked for on my request (56, 55, and the two behind can't remember the numbers) are still listed as not refirbed. We don't need a refirbed room just wanted that location and are concerned they will be in process while we are down there.

 

[dmoore22]

We were in building 56 and had originally asked for 55. How far is the walk from buildings 45 and 46 (will be lugging laundry) to the pool area as we stay in a studio.

My concern is that the buildings I asked for on my request (56, 55, and the two behind can't remember the numbers) are still listed as not refirbed. We don't need a refirbed room just wanted that location and are concerned they will be in process while we are down there.

We stayed in a studio in 46 last year for Star Wars Weekends. The interior was refurbished in that it had the granite tops, the dark wood head boards, and the new carpeting. Unlike the other studio refurb we stayed in it did not have the roman shades and the Ethernet hook up was still by the table. We are not fans of the roman shades. They're just not user friendly. As far as the walk to the pool area it wasn't bad at all. However we weren't carrying laundry.

 

[carolinadj]

Just bought BLT but OKW will always be first in my heart!

 

[Pirate Mamma]

Hi all,

We leave for WDW in just 18 days! We're staying at OKW for the first time. I've seen some old pictures of the playgrounds at OKW, and I know they've since been updated. In some of the pictures I've seen a small swing set. Is that still there? I've seen some pictures of the new playsets... I can tell which one is the "main" playground by the HH, but it's hard to figure out which is the other ones... We're hoping to stay in the Miller Road area - does anyone have pictures of that playground? Or pictures of the other playgrounds with labels so I can use a process of elimination?

TIA!

 

[cc1075]

Hi all,

We leave for WDW in just 18 days! We're staying at OKW for the first time. I've seen some old pictures of the playgrounds at OKW, and I know they've since been updated. In some of the pictures I've seen a small swing set. Is that still there? I've seen some pictures of the new playsets... I can tell which one is the "main" playground by the HH, but it's hard to figure out which is the other ones... We're hoping to stay in the Miller Road area - does anyone have pictures of that playground? Or pictures of the other playgrounds with labels so I can use a process of elimination?

TIA!

There is no playground area at the Miller's Road pool! The removed the playground several years ago - not there are only the grills and a picnic table.