OKW lovers thread !!!

[Wenny]

Hi!

It took me three days to read this entire thread, but I am so glad I did!

We're Brand New to OKW. Our first trip Home will be in October. We'll have a 2BR, and we're bringing my mother for her first WDW trip. We are so excited!

We just gave up a 2BR at BCV, too. During F&W. No matter what I read, BC just doesn't compare to what OKW offers overall.

So happy to be here!


(And I'm really looking forward to checking out this 'Gurgling Suitcase' I keep hearing about. ;D )

 

[dvczerfs]

Hi!

It took me three days to read this entire thread, but I am so glad I did!

We're Brand New to OKW. Our first trip Home will be in October. We'll have a 2BR, and we're bringing my mother for her first WDW trip. We are so excited!

We just gave up a 2BR at BCV, too. During F&W. No matter what I read, BC just doesn't compare to what OKW offers overall.

So happy to be here!


(And I'm really looking forward to checking out this 'Gurgling Suitcase' I keep hearing about. ;D )

welcome

 

[bookwormde]

We do both BCV and OKW (and AKL) we do BCV for the pool and slide and proximity to EPCOT and DHS but OKW is where we like to stay for the overall "feel". We always do splits so we get the best of both.

bookwormde

 

[SusieBea]

 

[dvc at last !]

Love, love and love OKW for all the above reasons !
We have stayed at some of the other resorts and they all have great
reasons to be loved. Still love OKW the most !

 

[DISaholic's]

Another OKW lover here! We rented pts in OKW back in 2006 (a two bedroom)and are renting again in June of this year Someday, after kids are out of college, hopefully we'll buy in, just can't do it yet.

So here's my questions, we're renting 3 studios this time as there were just too many of us for a 2 bedroom. Do most of studios's have balconies/patios? One of our most favorite things is to sit on the balcony in the early morning and have our coffee. I'm hoping we can still do that with the studios.

Thanks!

Jeanne

 

[Summer-Caitlin]

Hi all

I am booked to go to OKW for 16 nights with deluxe dining in September. The only request I have made so far is to have a high floor (we have booked a studio). We will not have a car so probably being closer to the hospitality house area would be best. I have looked at the resort map and thought buildings 12 and 13 looked alright. Are these considered to be good buildings? Would love a water view and don't really want to be on a main road.

It has been suggested I request Turtle Pond area but I wondered how long a walk this would be to the hospitality house? Neither of us mind walking and I realise there are bus stops in all areas, I just thought we might want to pop to the shop or Olivias for that Key Lime Pie now and again so would prefer to be reasonably close.

 

[SusieBea]

Another OKW lover here! We rented pts in OKW back in 2006 (a two bedroom)and are renting again in June of this year Someday, after kids are out of college, hopefully we'll buy in, just can't do it yet.

So here's my questions, we're renting 3 studios this time as there were just too many of us for a 2 bedroom. Do most of studios's have balconies/patios? One of our most favorite things is to sit on the balcony in the early morning and have our coffee. I'm hoping we can still do that with the studios.

Thanks!

Jeanne

All of the studios have a small balcony with 2 chairs and a side table. Enjoy!

 

[SusieBea]

Hi all

I am booked to go to OKW for 16 nights with deluxe dining in September. The only request I have made so far is to have a high floor (we have booked a studio). We will not have a car so probably being closer to the hospitality house area would be best. I have looked at the resort map and thought buildings 12 and 13 looked alright. Are these considered to be good buildings? Would love a water view and don't really want to be on a main road.

It has been suggested I request Turtle Pond area but I wondered how long a walk this would be to the hospitality house? Neither of us mind walking and I realise there are bus stops in all areas, I just thought we might want to pop to the shop or Olivias for that Key Lime Pie now and again so would prefer to be reasonably close.

Walking from the Turtle Pond area to the HH area takes about 10 minutes. Turtle Pond is our favorite area.

 

[dvczerfs]

Hi all

I am booked to go to OKW for 16 nights with deluxe dining in September. The only request I have made so far is to have a high floor (we have booked a studio). We will not have a car so probably being closer to the hospitality house area would be best. I have looked at the resort map and thought buildings 12 and 13 looked alright. Are these considered to be good buildings? Would love a water view and don't really want to be on a main road.

It has been suggested I request Turtle Pond area but I wondered how long a walk this would be to the hospitality house? Neither of us mind walking and I realise there are bus stops in all areas, I just thought we might want to pop to the shop or Olivias for that Key Lime Pie now and again so would prefer to be reasonably close.

we stayed in bldg 11 last oct and got a view of the "disney weeds". turtle pond is a great area and we also stayed in bldg 23. the bldg 23 circle is a nice area also. bus stop #1 and close to hh.

 

[Cinders Mum]

many thanks

We are staying at OKW beg Oct for 2 weeks and so excited, told our boys on sunday, so the planning has commenced.

Hey Cheryl

Guess what? Us too... 3 weeks starting 09/30..... hope to see you there... cannot believe we will be travelling thousands of miles, and might just finally get a chance to meet after all these years.

 

[cherjp]

Hey Cheryl

Guess what? Us too... 3 weeks starting 09/30..... hope to see you there... cannot believe we will be travelling thousands of miles, and might just finally get a chance to meet after all these years.

Val that would be fantastic, will defo do that. we are looking forward so much to going this year, after our heartache last year it will do us the world of good .

 

[Cinders Mum]

yep 2009 was a stinking year for both our families... Disney always helps though.

 

[dmoore22]

yep 2009 was a stinking year for both our families... Disney always helps though.

 

[heathers4um]

I am about to put down my deposit for OKW and I am loving this thread...what I like about OKW (and mind you, I have done extensive research but have never visited, although I have visited several of the other properties) is it seems like the best of both worlds to own there. For us, when DBF and I go alone, we will enjoy the laid back lush and relaxing feel of OKW. I can even see us going there and not visiting the parks for a short trip. DTD is right there for nighttime options and to get that Disney feel. We can always go to the other more 'exciting' resorts such as AKV, BCV or BWV when the kids come with. I was hesitating to lock in OKW for SSR due to the THV's, but we are such a small family with unlikely potential of bringing a lot of people with us that it didnt make sense for us to go that route. Plus that saves the ownership for those of you who really could use that.

So PLEASE keep adding to this thread!! I cant wait until I have something useful to add myself!

 

[BEASLYBOO]

I am about to put down my deposit for OKW and I am loving this thread...what I like about OKW

I wanted into OKW since I stayed there in 1997, I was finally able to buy in 2000 and I've never regretted my decision. All of the other resorts are great and we enjoy them all but OKW is still my personal favorite. Good Luck!

 

[heathers4um]

hey thanks so much! I cant wait to experience it! BTW, one of my very best friends live in Wellington! It's beautiful there!

I wanted into OKW since I stayed there in 1997, I was finally able to buy in 2000 and I've never regretted my decision. All of the other resorts are great and we enjoy them all but OKW is still my personal favorite. Good Luck!

 

[dmoore22]

I wanted into OKW since I stayed there in 1997, I was finally able to buy in 2000 and I've never regretted my decision. All of the other resorts are great and we enjoy them all but OKW is still my personal favorite. Good Luck!

OKW was not our first choice when we first began investigating DVC. We found an OKW resale deal, plus an add-on, that was too good to refuse. We are solid converts and thankful we didn't get our first choice.

 

[BEASLYBOO]

dmoore22 looks like you'll be at Disney a week ahead of us! We've done Star Wars week-end the last 3 years, thankfully DS(13) said he wanted to skip it this year so I booked OKW (yeah!) instead of BWV.

heathers4um Love Wellington, so have you taken the plunge or are you still teetering?

 

[heathers4um]

Mentally I have taken the plunge...but I am waiting for my taxes to come back before I take the financial plunge and they are being delayed due to the Schedule M debacle. I just dont want to put the deposit on a cc although I could. And DVC guy is on vacation until next week so I hope to be able to do it when he returns. He's in the World right now!

dmoore22 looks like you'll be at Disney a week ahead of us! We've done Star Wars week-end the last 3 years, thankfully DS(13) said he wanted to skip it this year so I booked OKW (yeah!) instead of BWV.

heathers4um Love Wellington, so have you taken the plunge or are you still teetering?