OKW lovers thread !!!

[WDWMom]

Beautiful pic! Can't wait - 5 more days for us!

 

[MsRem]

Awesome pic!

 

[Deb & Bill]

How did you ever get that photo without ninety people in the shot? Or did you photoshop them out?

 

[Candy Orlando]

Beautiful photo! I wish I could check in at OKW today because it's only 35 degrees here!

 

[hmillerbarilla]

How did you ever get that photo without ninety people in the shot? Or did you photoshop them out?

nope--it's the real deal. This was taken about 4:00 in the afternoon on Labor Day 2010. Isn't it perfect???!!!

Beautiful photo! I wish I could check in at OKW today because it's only 35 degrees here!

Tell me about it! We're in winter coats here still. I miss Florida!

 

[DVCconvert]

I wish I could check in at OKW today because it's only 35 degrees here!

Heck! I were it were UP to 35 degrees here!

 

[margitmouse]

Hi gang,
sorry, quick segway and I know it's been listed 500 times, but is it 1BRs 30's and above which have the second door to the bathroom?

Also, I thought I saw someone recently say that some of the rooms around Turtle Pond hadn't been refurbished yet?? They were starting the rooms in theat loop when we were down there last May... are there really some not done?
Any confirmation of 36,37,38,43?

Need 1br w sleeper chair... Son's DGF is going to come too!!

creating another addict

 

[hmillerbarilla]

Hi gang,
sorry, quick segway and I know it's been listed 500 times, but is it 1BRs 30's and above which have the second door to the bathroom?

Also, I thought I saw someone recently say that some of the rooms around Turtle Pond hadn't been refurbished yet?? They were starting the rooms in theat loop when we were down there last May... are there really some not done?
Any confirmation of 36,37,38,43?

Need 1br w sleeper chair... Son's DGF is going to come too!!

creating another addict

Not quite sure on the bathroom question. I think you may be correct though.

Turtle Pond should be done with the rehab. I was in a "new" room last labor day in Turtle Pond. I think the whole resort should be complete by now (or very soon???)

Anyone?

 

[jimmytammy]

Hey folks

We just returned from a week at OKW. 2 nights in a studio, 5 in a 1 bed. Our 1st stay at OKW wasnt so magical has we had noise issues and such. But 2nd time was a charm! We were in TP area, loved the room size, esp. the 1 bed. Loved conv. to car. Loved peacefulness of OKW, felt so at ease form moment we walked in room.
Big thanks to dianeschlit for giving us heads up about layout of TP, SP 1 beds to those near HH.
Now a question...can I join your lovers thread? Promise, no OKW bashing coming from me, only love

 

[Deb & Bill]

Hey folks

We just returned from a week at OKW. 2 nights in a studio, 5 in a 1 bed. Our 1st stay at OKW wasnt so magical has we had noise issues and such. But 2nd time was a charm! We were in TP area, loved the room size, esp. the 1 bed. Loved conv. to car. Loved peacefulness of OKW, felt so at ease form moment we walked in room.
Big thanks to dianeschlit for giving us heads up about layout of TP, SP 1 beds to those near HH.
Now a question...can I join your lovers thread? Promise, no OKW bashing coming from me, only love

Sure you can join the thread. BUT, do you like OKW better than VWL? Or is your heart still at VWL?

 

[yellowfish78]

Please post pictures! Do you remember what building you were in? I'll be there in October!

 

[jimmytammy]

Sure you can join the thread. BUT, do you like OKW better than VWL? Or is your heart still at VWL?

Deb, I appreciate you letting me in your group. I have to admit though, my heart will always be true to VWL, but with Ranger Stan no longer there, I have reason to branch out and try more DVC resorts. OKW I can say in all honesty ranks right up there at a very close 2nd and in a tie with BWV.

OKW reminds me so much of the peaceful tranquility that VWL provides. 2 totally diff. resorts, but having a very special draw that I feel I was blinded by as being an owner of another resort during the 1st stay. Great thing about that 1st stay, it inspired me to buy more pts.

You know, I always feel I should take the opportunity to thank those 1st OKW owners, you know who you are, the ones who had the foresight to take the plunge. You helped pave a path for many yrs. of happiness for lots of owners. Thank you!

 

[jimmytammy]

Please post pictures! Do you remember what building you were in? I'll be there in October!

Here you go..Studio was in Bldg. 38, TP area

 

[jimmytammy]

These were from Bldg. 39, TP area

 

[margitmouse]

LOVE building 38! First stay in a 1 BR.... we were WOWed, and even more happy(if that were possible!) that we bought at OKW.

 

[jimmytammy]

LOVE building 38! First stay in a 1 BR.... we were WOWed, and even more happy(if that were possible!) that we bought at OKW.

Some owners I know dont like TP area as it is a bit far removed from HH area, plus buses take awhile to get there. But I prefer it. We drive around WDW a lot, so transportation not much issue. Being closer to HH would be nice, but I still really like TP area. And bldg. 38 is nice. I like the views of golf course from there.

 

[SusieBea]

Some owners I know dont like TP area as it is a bit far removed from HH area, plus buses take awhile to get there. But I prefer it. We drive around WDW a lot, so transportation not much issue. Being closer to HH would be nice, but I still really like TP area. And bldg. 38 is nice. I like the views of golf course from there.

I'm glad to learn of someone else who prefers the TP area. I'm more a fan of bldgs 30-33, but I'll stay in any of them rather than Miller's Road.

 

[dmoore22]

I'm glad to learn of someone else who prefers the TP area. I'm more a fan of bldgs 30-33, but I'll stay in any of them rather than Miller's Road.

 

[CocosMeme]

Just booked today for October and requested TP area because we were looking for quiet with a peaceful view. Got the idea from reading this thread. We are adult only and will have a car. Besides we like to walk and the resort plan looks like a nice place to go for a hike! We will be in a 1 bedroom.

 

[Jaybrad]

We will be staying at OKW the first two weeks in May. I talked to the front desk there this am. The CM told me that all buildings have not been refurbished. Can anyone tell me which buildings have been refurbished and which ones are in the process of being refurbished? Thanks Much.