OKW lovers thread !!!

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

it is free for dvc owners... check at the front desk how it works... I am so sorry I am not technical... hubby is... but I know we access it each trip.

Laura

I thought it was only "wired" as I am going "home" for the first time in June, confirmation of "wireless" would save me from having to configure a "vacation Router"

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I thought it was only "wired" as I am going "home" for the first time in June, confirmation of "wireless" would save me from having to configure a "vacation Router"

Yes - only the wired in the rooms is free. You need a wireless router if you don't want to be tied down. Some of the resorts have wirless around the lobbies but you have to pay for it.

 

[mickeysbestfriend]

Does the old key west have wireless internet service ? Also is it free or does it cost an arm and a leg. Thanks Bob

but they have DSL. The cables are in the coat closet.

I asked a CM the last time we were there and they said wireless wasn't doable at OKW due to the spread out nature of the resort.

 

[chepic]

Doing the happy dance... We are going to OKW for an adult only w/e on Memorial day and we were on the wait list for the Sunday to Monday using points....just came through, now we will use 10 points versus $243.00....Yeah!!

Cheryl

 

[nappingbeauty]

NO FAIR!!! Weren't you just there??? I am still anxiously waiting for our August trip!!!:

Hope you have a wonderful time.

Laura

 

[chepic]

NO FAIR!!! Weren't you just there??? I am still anxiously waiting for our August trip!!!:

Hope you have a wonderful time.

Laura

Laura....we are stealing away for an adult only trip. We had already planned to go somewhere, we were thinking Boston, New Hampshire, or some place close to home. But when we returned fromthis trip, we realized we didn't get to go into Epcot, or MGM, or some other things because of the kids. Se when we priced the airfare, it was actually better and less expensive to go to Disney for the weekend with points than it was to go anywhere else....yeah for DVC.

So if you have anything else you would like scoped out, let me know.

Cheryl

 

[lodgeloafer]

We are the OKW right now. Having a great time. We are in building number 43. We walked out of our room yesterday to find a fencing company putting up a fence near the pool. Came back at the end of the day and for sure the Turtle shack Pool is closed, not sure for how long. I will try to find out today and let everyone know.

 

[ckdipp]

We are the OKW right now. Having a great time. We are in building number 43. We walked out of our room yesterday to find a fencing company putting up a fence near the pool. Came back at the end of the day and for sure the Turtle shack Pool is closed, not sure for how long. I will try to find out today and let everyone know.

Shame about the pool..... but hey - you are in OKW right now!! I'm so jealous!

 

[Mom2Four]

yall....wat is bumping? lol, sry im a disboards newbie

 

[nappingbeauty]

Cheryl, I am so happy for you that you get to have your adults only weekend. My husband and I have done it a couple of times now, and there is nothing like it. Dinner alone with no kids is amazing... let alone just strolling along and leisurely enjoying the street performers, or what ever strikes your fancy. Have a wonderful time... you will find a whole new kind of magic this trip

And you know I am sure I will come up with a couple of questions between now and then!!!!

PS Spend some time in the the rose gardens at MK and Epcot... they are both beautiful and your timing will be perfect.

Laura

 

[Disney VaKatt]

Hi

Just stumbled on this thread as I can't sleep for some reason.. can I jump in ??

Can't say for sure yet how much I WILL LOVE OKW...We will be staying there in August.. and we just bought a resale... OKW comes highly recommended by a friend of mine and it looks so peaceful and relaxing. So yup bought it "SIGHT" unseen.

I like the fact the rooms are bigger.. that was the main reason we bought there for our "Home Resort


Any advice or tips I would be glad to hear !!!

 

[chepic]

Laura...thanks...can't wait!!!! I was at work yesterday telling everyone to have a good weekend--thought it was Thursday... We were lucky enough to have bought in 1997 pre children, so we have strolled many a time without the children in Epcot, but I think this year will just be better in that we have an entirely new appreciation for much of the world around us when we are finally alone!!

Welcome to the new guys on the block. You will love OKW, the rooms are large and welcoming, most all CM's are very friendly, and most of the guests can't help but have that "welcome home" smile on their faces.

Mom2four...a bump is when you want to keep a thread near the top when it has gone onto the next page. You bump it to keep it fresh so others will tend to look at it.

Off to have my nails done...have a great day everyone!!

 

[MamaCrush]

Hoping to stay in OKW this August! Is there such a thing as a waterview near the HH??? Thanks!

 

[dianeschlicht]

Hoping to stay in OKW this August! Is there such a thing as a waterview near the HH??? Thanks!

Yes, there are buildings on the HH booking catagory Peninsular road loop that have water views (23, 25, 26), and buildings 13 adn 14 have kind of a water view when there's enough water! I think that area is dry right now though. I didn't look, but all the water ways at OKW and all of Disney were low this week when we were there.

We stayed in our favorite building 46 right on the canal, and the water level was down considerably from January.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Hi

Just stumbled on this thread as I can't sleep for some reason.. can I jump in ??

Can't say for sure yet how much I WILL LOVE OKW...We will be staying there in August.. and we just bought a resale... OKW comes highly recommended by a friend of mine and it looks so peaceful and relaxing. So yup bought it "SIGHT" unseen.

I like the fact the rooms are bigger.. that was the main reason we bought there for our "Home Resort


Any advice or tips I would be glad to hear !!!

I say to try all areas, because they all have something unique and special about them. My favorite buildings are 45, 46, 55, 15, 16, 21,....As you can see, I can go on and on. My least favorite was 29.

 

[nappingbeauty]

Disney VaKatt... I admire your bravery .... sight unseen!

Laura

 

[ckdipp]

There is so much to love about OKW. We own inn Saratoga, but LOVE OKW. There is such a relaxed atmosphere there. And the rooms are fantastically sized!

 

[dianeschlicht]

This was our view again this trip. Our favorite building (46) and the same room we had in January (4621).

 

[bobbiwoz]

That view is just gorgeous, Diane!

Bobbi

 

[dianeschlicht]

That view is just gorgeous, Diane!

Bobbi

You should have seen it at night with the full moon! I couldn't get a good picture of that though, because I didn't have a tripod.