OKW lovers thread !!!

[dianeschlicht]

If you really want people to see your decorations, you are going to have to put them on the balcony. Most would not see it in your window because of the frosting, and the exterior front doors are also quite hidden at OKW.

 

[dvczerfs]

Does anyone at OKW, ever decorate their room windows?

we have been down a few times at christmas. we dec. the windows,balcony, hung stockings on the cabnet doors over by that little "bar" area. we also hung garland at the windows, with the old window blinds they had, you could slip them in on the corners to get it to hang. i would think as long as the room looks like when you leave as you found it, it wouldnt be a problem. ie not holes in anything, tape.

 

[cpbjgc]

We were at OKW March 29 - April 3 in a 1 bedroom in Building 26. Liked the location and in a refurbed room. We quite like the renovations and were happy to see the addition of the sleeper chair. Staff were cheerful and helpful and great as always. We still love our home resort best!

I had hoped to get some fancier pics of the resort, but the weather was iffy while we were there resulting in us spending more time at the parks while the weather held and less chances for me to get out for the shots I wanted. I did manage a few with my "toy" camera - a 35 mm film camera with a fisheye lens. Not the best quality, but fun for snapshots

Time to plan the next trip...

 

[hollis]

the pics are cool thanks for sharing!

 

[Cheltenham]

I am heading to OKW next week for the first time with some rented points.

I am pretty sure I am going to buy into DVC and I have narrowed my home resort choices to OKW or BWV -- so this is kind of a fact finding trip.

I was wondering if you regulars have any suggestions on what to order at Olivia's (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) and Good's to Go? I have seen several people, for example have praised the turkey sandwich at Olivia's. Any other favorites?

(This is a great thread. I read almost the whole thing.Thanks for all of the great information.)

 

[edk35]

I am heading to OKW next week for the first time with some rented points.

I am pretty sure I am going to buy into DVC and I have narrowed my home resort choices to OKW or BWV -- so this is kind of a fact finding trip.

I was wondering if you regulars have any suggestions on what to order at Olivia's (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) and Good's to Go? I have seen several people, for example have praised the turkey sandwich at Olivia's. Any other favorites?

(This is a great thread. I read almost the whole thing.Thanks for all of the great information.)

Maybe Olivia's will have their famous Buttermilk fried chicken. YUMMY. We were at OKW in Jan. and finally had it. It is not on their menu anymore (not sure why) but it was their special. They also had a cheese/beer soup that was YUMMY too. We have had lunch and dinner but not breakfast. I have always wanted to try breakfast though. I love the bread they serve at Olivia's at dinner. It has pineapple in it..... again YUMMY.

 

[BEASLYBOO]

Standard breakfast but we love Olivia's breakfast potatoes!

Lunch-Equally torn between the raved Turkey on multi grain bread and the cheeseburger. My son always get the cheeseburger!

Dinner-NY Strip w/ mushroom cabernet sauce, O.K. my Mother taught me that it's impolite to lick your plate in public but let me tell if I thought I could get away with it, I'd do it. Another favorite is the Mahi-Mahi but I order it simply grilled rather than breaded in coconut and it always comes perfectly cooked. My son swears by the "huge" it's like an 1 1/2 thick, grilled pork chop, it came with rice before now they are serving it with polenta whch he does not care for so he substitutes mashed potatoes. I've tasted it and it has to be the most tender pork I've had.

Dessert-Key Lime Tart, it's the best.

Olivia's is our arrival night traditional dinner, we have reservations June 6th, 9 of us. This time I hope to try a new appetizer, Grilled Mojito Shrimp!

Enjoy!

 

[chepic]

Really love, love, love their Conch Fritters!!!!!!! They truely are the best things in the entire world!! That along with a Turtle Crawl, and you are set for the night!

che

 

[tinkgurl]

I was wondering if you regulars have any suggestions on what to order at Olivia's (breakfast, lunch, or dinner) and Good's to Go? I have seen several people, for example have praised the turkey sandwich at Olivia's. Any other favorites?

Here's what I like to get at Olivia's:
For breakfast: Banana Bread French Toast - Topped with Bahamian Banana Rum Butter sauce, Vanilla whipped cream and served with your choice of Bacon, Sausage, or ham.

For lunch: Blackened Tuna Sandwich - With Arugula, beefsteak tomato, and avocado ranch dressing. Served with honey lime fruit salad or homemade potato chips.

For dinner: Crab Cakes - Served with tossed greens and Key lime mustard sauce. Mozzarella and Tomato Stack - Served with mixed greens and balsamic syrup. Penne Pasta with Shrimp & Asiago Cheese - Made with sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, olive oil, and garlic.

 

[Cheltenham]

Really love, love, love their Conch Fritters!!!!!!! They truely are the best things in the entire world!! That along with a Turtle Crawl, and you are set for the night!

che

Turtle Crawl? What's that?

 

[chepic]

Turtle Crawl? What's that?

Their specialty rum drink that will curl your toes.....yummy.

Cheryl

 

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

why am I salivating........must have Fritters washed down with a Rum Runner or two..... yummmmmy

 

[stitchfan18]

I can't remember what I ate the first time we had lunch at Olivia's, but I do remember that it was a lot better than the dinner I ate there. For dinner I had the marinated chicken breast, which I didn't care for at all. I do agree that the conch fritters are awesome! Next time if we eat dinner there I think I'll order the conch fritters and a side salad and call it a meal

Does anyone know if the Turkey sandwich from Good's to go is the same as the turkey sandwich at Olivia's? I know they share the same kitchen, and I had an amazing turkey sandwich from good's to go on our last trip!

 

[dmoore22]

We try something different each time we visit with the goal of having had everything on the menu. So far we have never been disappointed with any of the choices.

 

[chepic]

why am I salivating........must have Fritters washed down with a Rum Runner or two..... yummmmmy

I was sooooo sad a few years ago when they took them off the menu. I complained every time we went and then finally they brought them back!!! Love them with the spicy did....we leave in 2 weeks, staying at AKL-Kidnai, however, we will take the drive over to OKW to get my fritters!

che

 

[Goofygirl17]

We just got back from our first visit to OKW on Easter Sunday. We traded in through RCI and loved it!

Some of our favorite things-

The 1br unit was huge!
The pool and slide- the kids loved the dance party in the afternoon.
Olivia's for dinner. The chef was great and made vegetarian meals for me and gluten free for DH. Delicious!
Easy drive to all the parks.
The boat ride to DTD.
Everyone was very friendly.

The only problem we had was finding a chair at the pool. Most of the chairs were marked with towels/clothes etc but the people were not even in the pool area. A CM went and got more lounge chairs from somewhere and was passing them out. We only wanted 1 chair for 4 people so we at least had somewhere to put our things and a place for 1 of us to sit.

We loved it at OKW and would like to visit there again.

 

[dianeschlicht]

That pool chair saving thing is getting out of hand. The resorts are going to have to do something about that.

 

[DVCconvert]

Standard breakfast but we love Olivia's breakfast potatoes!.............This time I hope to try a new appetizer, Grilled Mojito Shrimp!

Don't overlook their grits! Best I've ever had!
And I can tell you that the Mojito Shrimp is FANTASTIC!
I bet I had that twice back in Nov, and 5 times this past jan/feb

 

[kid-at-heart]

That pool chair saving thing is getting out of hand. The resorts are going to have to do something about that.

I agree. Either your bottom needs to be sitting in the chair or you need to be in the pool and within sight of your chair.

 

[supersuperwendy]

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