OKW lovers thread !!!

[maciec]

I have another question .....

Could you please help me with a building request. We will be taking our 7.5 dd and 5 yo ds. We are not going to have a car and we won't have a stroller. We are going for 4 days and spending 2 of which at the parks. We are definitely going to MGM, and either going to a water park or MK. The other days are going to be pool days and nights we will probably be at DTD.

I really don't care about seeing the woods or golf course, but I would like to see water and whatever view would give us the best chance of seeing native wildlife.

AAAGGGHHH!!!! I am pulling my hair out here trying to figure out what to request. Chalk it up to nervousness since we've never stayed at OKW before and we've never stayed at such a large resort.

HELP!!!!! Please

 

[dvczerfs]

I have another question .....

Could you please help me with a building request. We will be taking our 7.5 dd and 5 yo ds. We are not going to have a car and we won't have a stroller. We are going for 4 days and spending 2 of which at the parks. We are definitely going to MGM, and either going to a water park or MK. The other days are going to be pool days and nights we will probably be at DTD.

I really don't care about seeing the woods or golf course, but I would like to see water and whatever view would give us the best chance of seeing native wildlife.

AAAGGGHHH!!!! I am pulling my hair out here trying to figure out what to request. Chalk it up to nervousness since we've never stayed at OKW before and we've never stayed at such a large resort.

HELP!!!!! Please

hi maciec, basiclt the water is on the golf course.not sure when your going but when you call,(which i do as soon as i can)just tell the cm and they will note that on your ressie.they will do there best when you check in to give you your request.(hope that helps)

 

[maciec]

We are going 8/23-8/28.

 

[MickeynMinnie]

i will be there in 15 short days... ok who am i kidding it's going to be the longest 15 days of my life!! lol

 

[MiaSRN62]

but I would like to see water and whatever view would give us the best chance of seeing native wildlife.

Hi Melissa,
While not the closest to the main pool area and Olivia's (you'll have about a 6 minute walk)......my vote for one of the more scenic water areas (and not near the golf course greens) is building 45. Love it. Overlooks the Sassagoula River canal. However, if you are staying in a studio, which are on the ends of the buildings, you might get some bus noise. Here's a view from our balcony in #45 (we've seen lots of birds, turtles and otter) :

 

[maciec]

I can deal with a 6 minute walk. That's not bad at all. We booked the HH catagory so I think I am going to call tomorrow and request 45 or 46. I think that fits us better.

Thank you so much, Maria!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thank you so much, Maria!

You're welcome....I love bldg 45.

 

[bababear_50]

Bumping my fav thread ,,planing my Christmas ADR today ,have to get them ready for June ,,can;t wait to spend Christmas at OKW.

Hugs Mel

 

[dvczerfs]

Bumping my fav thread ,,planing my Christmas ADR today ,have to get them ready for June ,,can;t wait to spend Christmas at OKW.

Hugs Mel

are you going to be there over christmas night?we did that in 04. we had a 2 bedroom. we set up a 6ft tree and went shopping when we got there.(we had our reg christmas at home before we left.) it was cool!! christmas morning there was a bag hanging on the door for our dd from okw. the place empties out christmas eve than christmas day fills up. we had a great time that year. we went to the candle light pro. christmas eve night. one of the best christmas's we ever had!!have a good time!!(make sure you bring you decorations, people dec. there balconys!)

 

[bababear_50]

We are going Dec 18th to Dec 26th ----bought a special set of Mickey and Minnie lights and plan to take a small tree down with us. We are going to open our Christmas stockings and then plan on going to Olivias for Christmas breakfast and WCC Whispering Cayon Cafe for Christmas dinner. I think I will pre-order a small "First Christmas In Disney" cake for dessert. We will probably spend the day in Downtown Disney.... Maybe a sleigh ride around WL. I think a quick trip to SSR's spa for a pedicure might also be in order. This will be my first Christmas in Disney and I want to make it as special as possible. I know the parks will be VERY busy but my sons and I are quite happy to just hang out at OKW,,they think the quiet pools are GREAT!! Anyone have any Christmas at OKW suggestions ??

Hugs Mel

 

[Disney Kim]

Hi Everyone!!

I have just booked a trip for my aunt at OKW in early decenmber, Got a near Hospitality house cat.
Thats 11 to 14 and 23 to 26?

Should I put in a request of 11-14? or 23 to 26? are the views the same?

From 23-26 is there a bridge they would have to cross to get to the hosp. house? It kinda looks like that on the map??

 

[MickeynMinnie]

i leave in 8 days for Old Key West!!!! I can't wait!!

 

[maciec]

i leave in 8 days for Old Key West!!!! I can't wait!!

Can you take some pictures of the new decor if you get one of the refurbished rooms and post them when you get back? I haven't seen any floating around the boards.

Thanks!

 

[MickeynMinnie]

Can you take some pictures of the new decor if you get one of the refurbished rooms and post them when you get back? I haven't seen any floating around the boards.

Thanks!

will do.... But how will i know if it is refurbished??? This is my first time staying there

 

[maciec]

Good question. I do know that Doc is staying in Bldg 24 and he says that the couch has a new fabric pattern. I'll have to see if I can find the "old" pattern and post it here for you so you'll know that difference.

Try this picture from Allears

 

[MiaSRN62]

Here's a photo of the living room I took last year :

 

[maciec]

Is that picture from one of the renovated villas?

 

[MiaSRN62]

No....I have not seen the rennovated models. I posted this photo as a reference for MickeynMinnie who asked :

But how will i know if it is refurbished??? This is my first time staying there

Since they never stayed at OKW before, they will know if they have a non remodeled unit. Thought it might help.

 

[Shadeaux]

From 2004:
http://public.fotki.com/shadeaux/disneyworld/june2004/livingroom.html
Loveseat (on left) new fabric, sofa old fabric
From 2007:
http://public.fotki.com/shadeaux/disneyworld/may2007/okw-4.html
Both new fabric

 

[MickeynMinnie]

No....I have not seen the rennovated models. I posted this photo as a reference for MickeynMinnie who asked :

Since they never stayed at OKW before, they will know if they have a non remodeled unit. Thought it might help.

Thanks!!!! I'll make sure to take lots of pics and post them when i return!! Only 7 days till i leave!!