OKW lovers thread !!!

[heathers4um]

I was hoping someone - or many of you - would be able to tell me what kitchen supplies are in the villas. I am sure the info is out there, I just dont know where to look. TIA!

 

[dmoore22]

I was hoping someone - or many of you - would be able to tell me what kitchen supplies are in the villas. I am sure the info is out there, I just dont know where to look. TIA!

As per the DVCmember.com website:

* Refrigerator
* Electric stove/oven
* Microwave oven
* Sink with disposal
* Coffee maker and starter pack
* Toaster
* Electric blender
* Dishware, glasses, coffee cups and flatware service for eight (service for 12 in three-bedroom Vacation Homes)
* Serving platter, vegetable bowls, salad serving bowl, sugar bowl, pitcher and cream server
* Eight-piece cookware set (pots, pans and lids)
* Casserole dishes, measuring cups and spoons, colander, cutting board and cookie sheet
* Paring knife, cook's knife, tongs, serving spoon, serving fork, can opener, bottle opener and corkscrew
* Teakettle
* Dish towel
* Sponge
* Potholders

 

[heathers4um]

you rock my newly adorned OKW socks!

As per the DVCmember.com website:

* Refrigerator
* Electric stove/oven
* Microwave oven
* Sink with disposal
* Coffee maker and starter pack
* Toaster
* Electric blender
* Dishware, glasses, coffee cups and flatware service for eight (service for 12 in three-bedroom Vacation Homes)
* Serving platter, vegetable bowls, salad serving bowl, sugar bowl, pitcher and cream server
* Eight-piece cookware set (pots, pans and lids)
* Casserole dishes, measuring cups and spoons, colander, cutting board and cookie sheet
* Paring knife, cook's knife, tongs, serving spoon, serving fork, can opener, bottle opener and corkscrew
* Teakettle
* Dish towel
* Sponge
* Potholders

 

[dmoore22]

you rock my newly adorned OKW socks!

You make it easy. Your asking all the right questions. Now about those socks . . .

 

[Nettaboo]

Hi,
I was wondering if you could tell me the best way to navigate from Old Key West to these locations (like boat or bus) we are going to be there July 23-30

24Saturday MK Early Breakfast at CP @8:05 (also what is the best time to leave so we can be on time for this)
25Sunday Narcoossee @8:25 pm
26Monday Cape May 10:05
27Tuesday HS
28Wednesday Epcot Lunch at Akershus @12:30

Also, AK and DTD

thank you!

 

[chepic]

Hi,
I was wondering if you could tell me the best way to navigate from Old Key West to these locations (like boat or bus) we are going to be there July 23-30

24Saturday MK Early Breakfast at CP @8:05 (also what is the best time to leave so we can be on time for this)
25Sunday Narcoossee @8:25 pm
26Monday Cape May 10:05
27Tuesday HS
28Wednesday Epcot Lunch at Akershus @12:30

Also, AK and DTD

thank you!

Cindy's breakfast is a bus to MK...be at the bus stop about 1 hour before.
Narcoossee....forgot where that is....Boardwalk?....anyway, if you have any meals at another resort, take the bus to Downtown and then hop to the other resorts bus.
Epcot....you should already be in Epcot....if not, bus over to the park.

We always try to get to the rest. at least 15 minutes prior to our reservation time. When taking 2 buses, always allow 1 hour to be on the safe side for the waiting.

Have fun

cheryl

 

[dmoore22]

Hi,
I was wondering if you could tell me the best way to navigate from Old Key West to these locations (like boat or bus) we are going to be there July 23-30

24Saturday MK Early Breakfast at CP @8:05 (also what is the best time to leave so we can be on time for this)

I assume you mean the Crystal Palace. MK buses run early and often. I would consider trying to catch the bus at 7ish.

25Sunday Narcoossee @8:25 pm

This depends on which park you'll be in during the day. You can take a monorail from either Epcot or the Magic Kingdom to the Grand Floridian. You can also catch a boat at MK that stops at the Grand Floridian. Or, if your not in the parks, catch the bus to MK then transfer to either the monorail or boat to the GF.

26Monday Cape May 10:05

You can take a boat from either HS or Epcot. If you want to work up an appetite you can also walk from Epcot to Cape May. You can also take the path from HS to BW then catch a boat from BW to BC.

27Tuesday HS

The bus.

28Wednesday Epcot Lunch at Akershus @12:30

The bus

Also, AK and DTD

The bus to both or the DVC water taxi to DTD. Also there is a walking path to DTD that begins around the South Point quiet pool.

thank you!

 

[cush1]

We are new owners and are taking our parents to OKW in September. Grand Villa baby! I am very excited! This will be our first trip home since we bought our membership.

 

[notaclue]

We've never stayed at OKW but looking at the pix, it's fabulous. We usually just stay a week a year at the Poly. What, if any, are the advantages to DVC ownership? We are totally clueless on the whole timeshare deal (as my siggy suggests). Thanks for any info and advice.

 

[dmoore22]

We've never stayed at OKW but looking at the pix, it's fabulous. We usually just stay a week a year at the Poly. What, if any, are the advantages to DVC ownership? We are totally clueless on the whole timeshare deal (as my siggy suggests). Thanks for any info and advice.

To answer that in this space is a tall order. Let me refer you to the DVC Primer at Mouseplanet.com. http://www.mouseplanet.com/8739/A_Disney_Vacation_Club_Primer It does a much better job than I could even begin to share with you.

 

[notaclue]

To answer that in this space is a tall order. Let me refer you to the DVC Primer at Mouseplanet.com. http://www.mouseplanet.com/8739/A_Disney_Vacation_Club_Primer It does a much better job than I could even begin to share with you.

Thank you. That was excellent and now I think it's time for us to sign up and take the tour. We'll be at the Poly June 2 - 8. How/where can we arrange for a tour of OKW and a talk with the 'low key' salesperson?

 

[dmoore22]

Thank you. That was excellent and now I think it's time for us to sign up and take the tour. We'll be at the Poly June 2 - 8. How/where can we arrange for a tour of OKW and a talk with the 'low key' salesperson?

There are DVC kiosks all over the parks and resorts. If you don't see one you can ask a CM at the desk who can direct you. When we toured they actually set up an appointment and had a van pick us up at Epcot near a CM exit by the American Experience. We received an unofficial backlot tour on our way to the DVC tour which, at that time was at BW. They went out of their way to make it so as not to disrupt our trip. Off the top on my head I know of a DVC kiosk in the walkway entering the World Showcase at Epcot, on Sunset Blvd. in HS, and in Asia, on the way to Expedition Everest in AK. I'm not sure about the location in MK. Of course there is one at each DVC resort. Good luck.

 

[DizGirl20]

Also - just an FYI - if you buy direct from Disney now they are selling contracts with a 2057 (as opposed to 2042) end date @ $90/point. You can find both 2042 and 2057 contracts on the resale market, although 2057 contracts are tougher to find. Good Luck!

 

[joandegennaro]

OK, so I've been following this thread and have just purchase OKW in the last month. 1st trip home (wow...thats exciting to write!) will be next March. I've been reading alot about the "Gurgling Suitcase" as someone who does drink is there anything there for me to enjoy? Other than the wonderful CM's I've read about what would be your non-alcohol beverage suggestion?

 

[Cinders Mum]

Thank you. That was excellent and now I think it's time for us to sign up and take the tour. We'll be at the Poly June 2 - 8. How/where can we arrange for a tour of OKW and a talk with the 'low key' salesperson?

There is a DVC kiosk in the GCH at the Poly, just at the bottom of the stairs on the right hand side (as you face the pool). They will help you arrange a suitable time for a tour.

 

[Nettaboo]

Thank you everyone for the responses!! they will help alot!

 

[heathers4um]

HOME!!

We are new owners and are taking our parents to OKW in September. Grand Villa baby! I am very excited! This will be our first trip home since we bought our membership.

 

[dmoore22]

OK, so I've been following this thread and have just purchase OKW in the last month. 1st trip home (wow...thats exciting to write!) will be next March. I've been reading alot about the "Gurgling Suitcase" as someone who does drink is there anything there for me to enjoy? Other than the wonderful CM's I've read about what would be your non-alcohol beverage suggestion?

All the libations are wonderful.

 

[heathers4um]

AND if you hurry to inquire, they will throw in 2009 points as well for another incentive!

Also - just an FYI - if you buy direct from Disney now they are selling contracts with a 2057 (as opposed to 2042) end date @ $90/point. You can find both 2042 and 2057 contracts on the resale market, although 2057 contracts are tougher to find. Good Luck!

 

[heathers4um]

YIPPEE!! WELCOME HOME!!

OK, so I've been following this thread and have just purchase OKW in the last month. 1st trip home (wow...thats exciting to write!) will be next March. I've been reading alot about the "Gurgling Suitcase" as someone who does drink is there anything there for me to enjoy? Other than the wonderful CM's I've read about what would be your non-alcohol beverage suggestion?