OKW lovers thread !!!

[ABE4DISNEY]

Hi all! We are getting ready for our first trip to OKW in a little over a month. We have requested the HH area. Today I received a letter from the resort informing us that the HH bus stop is being refurbished and will be closed during our trip. They suggest using any of the remaining bus stops. So taking into consideration the extreme heat of June and traveling with 2 small children, which bus stops are the best and how far of an extra walk do you estimate? I can only laugh because this is officially our 2nd trip and the bus stop at Kidani was also under construction during our stay. Thanks for all of your input; we are still really looking forward to experiencing OKW.

 

[SusieBea]

Hi all! We are getting ready for our first trip to OKW in a little over a month. We have requested the HH area. Today I received a letter from the resort informing us that the HH bus stop is being refurbished and will be closed during our trip. They suggest using any of the remaining bus stops. So taking into consideration the extreme heat of June and traveling with 2 small children, which bus stops are the best and how far of an extra walk do you estimate? I can only laugh because this is officially our 2nd trip and the bus stop at Kidani was also under construction during our stay. Thanks for all of your input; we are still really looking forward to experiencing OKW.

I'm laughing, too - go figure!. Probably the best alternate bus stop would be Pennisular Road. Some of the buildings that use that bus stop are also considered HH area - 23-26. Maybe you'll get one of them! I've attached a coded map of OKW to help you familiarize yourself w/ the resort in case you haven't seen it. Have a great trip! http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/GDuLong/OKWMap-January2008.jpg

 

[dmoore22]

I'm laughing, too - go figure!. Probably the best alternate bus stop would be Pennisular Road. Some of the buildings that use that bus stop are also considered HH area - 23-26. Maybe you'll get one of them! I've attached a coded map of OKW to help you familiarize yourself w/ the resort in case you haven't seen it. Have a great trip! http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/GDuLong/OKWMap-January2008.jpg

You beat me to the keyboard! Depending on your room location I'd say first choice is Pennisular and then, if your villa isn't too far away, Miller's Road. Or you could take the DVC Ferry to DTD and catch a bus there, or . . . The last one's an attempt at a joke...

 

[chepic]

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?

They can make any "juicy" type drink in a non-alcoholic version. Love the Pina Coladas

che

 

[dmoore22]

They can make any "juicy" type drink in a non-alcoholic version. Love the Pina Coladas

che

Oops! I missed the part about "non-alcohol." I prefer my drinks to have all-natural, organic preservatives with that whole grain goodness myself. hic, hic.

 

[DizGirl20]

I can only laugh because this is officially our 2nd trip and the bus stop at Kidani was also under construction during our stay. Thanks for all of your input; we are still really looking forward to experiencing OKW.

Let me laugh with you (sorta)... cause last year when we went to OKW they closed the slide for refurbishment. Guess what? We are going to be at BCV in 2 weeks and I get a letter in the mail... slide will be closed!!! UGH!

 

[dmoore22]

Hi all! We are getting ready for our first trip to OKW in a little over a month. We have requested the HH area. Today I received a letter from the resort informing us that the HH bus stop is being refurbished and will be closed during our trip. They suggest using any of the remaining bus stops. So taking into consideration the extreme heat of June and traveling with 2 small children, which bus stops are the best and how far of an extra walk do you estimate? I can only laugh because this is officially our 2nd trip and the bus stop at Kidani was also under construction during our stay. Thanks for all of your input; we are still really looking forward to experiencing OKW.

Oh Jeez, I just received the same letter today. Instead of laughing at you I'm laughing with you. Oh, well. Back to the Gurgling Suitcase.

 

[ABE4DISNEY]

Oh Jeez, I just received the same letter today. Instead of laughing at you I'm laughing with you. Oh, well. Back to the Gurgling Suitcase.

Well, the more the merrier, all my Disboard friends!! I feel your pain!

Thanks so much for the great advice and the map! Maybe we will get lucky and be in the buildings in the 20's. That would sure be close to the other bus stop. However, I'm just crossing my fingers that this year June will be cooler than last year.

 

[dmoore22]

Well, the more the merrier, all my Disboard friends!! I feel your pain!

Thanks so much for the great advice and the map! Maybe we will get lucky and be in the buildings in the 20's. That would sure be close to the other bus stop. However, I'm just crossing my fingers that this year June will be cooler than last year.

Actually I have nothing of any relevance to add. Being from the lower midwest 90 degrees in Florida feels a lot cooler than the humid 90 degrees in southeast Missouri. Or maybe its the side effects of spending so much time in the Gurgling Suitcase. So, here's the plan since the HH bus stop will be out of comission. We wait at the Gurgling Suitcase for the DVC Ferry to DTD, or whatever, and then just stay at the Gurgling Suitase.

 

[cvrapclark]

We will be at our first stay at OKW in a couple of weeks!! We will have a car and don't normally use the bus system. We will have kids and want to be near a pool.

Which pool area is best if not HH?

I saw where bldgs 23 - 26. If I request and get this, how do you get to the pool? Walk down the road? It's a little hard to tell by the maps.


Second question: Where is the boat launch? Is it at HH like Saratoga's is?

 

[SusieBea]

We will be at our first stay at OKW in a couple of weeks!! We will have a car and don't normally use the bus system. We will have kids and want to be near a pool.

Which pool area is best if not HH?

I saw where bldgs 23 - 26. If I request and get this, how do you get to the pool? Walk down the road? It's a little hard to tell by the maps.


Second question: Where is the boat launch? Is it at HH like Saratoga's is?

The main pool area is probably best for kids because of the slide, the size, and the theming. We also like the quiet pool in the Turtle Pond area.

If you're in bldgs 23-26, you walk left from your building a short way to a cross walk to HH, and you are there.

The boat launch is on the back side of the HH at the end of the covered walk between the check in area and Olivia's. Have a great time.

 

[cvrapclark]

I was reading something about the refurb. Is it just the HH bus area or the buildings?

 

[dacky041208]

Oh Jeez, I just received the same letter today. Instead of laughing at you I'm laughing with you. Oh, well. Back to the Gurgling Suitcase.

Does the letter state anything about when the bus stop will be open again?

 

[kamikazecat]

I got the same letter. I have never stayed at OKW and we are booked in the HH area...not sure where we catch the bus now.

 

[BobNed]

Here's the relevant text of the letter:

In order to double the size of our Resort Airline Check-in facility to reduce guest wait times and prepare for the future addition of Southwest Airlines to the service, a refurbishment effort will be occurring in the Porte-Cochere area at the Hospitality House. This project will begin on Monday, May 3, and we expect it to be completed by the end of June. Please note the following information regarding impacts to some of our transportation.

Walt Disney World Bus Transportation Information

Our Walt Disney World bus transportation system will continue to operate as normal.

To Theme Parks, Water Parks, and Downtown Disney:

With the Hospitality House bus stop be unavailable due to the refurbishment, guests may utilize any of the remaining bus stops on Miller's Road, Peninsular Road, Old Turtle Pond Road and South Point Road.​

To the Hospitality House:

Guests wishing to travel to the Hospitality House area from their guest room may board any Walt Disney World bus and request a drop-off at the Turtle Crawl adjacent to the Hospitality House. Note that Guests traveling in a wheelchair or ECV will disembark at the Peninsular Road bus stop to get to the Hospitality House.​

Guests traveling back to their room from the Hospitality House area may board any Walt Disney World bus at the Peninsular Road bus stop.​

Disney's Magical Express and Taxi Service Information

Guests who are departing on Disney's Magical Express or requiring taxi service should access these from the usual location adjacent to the Porte-Cochere.​

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[dacky041208]

Thanks for that info BobNed!

 

[dmoore22]

Here's the relevant text of the letter:

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Unfortunately the letter left out information regarding the option of the DVC Ferry to DTD and its bus stops.

 

[nappingbeauty]

]Laura....my Dave has a "bond" with Kevin on Tues and Wed nights....so we always do quite well.

We were in 3632...top floor....very nice.

I can't imagine why time got away from you. On the Friday, my 5 y.o. was whining...."why can't this be our everyday home"..... I wish it could be.

che


:lmao

Cheryl,
Funny how that male bonding works! Glad to hear you had a wonderful time.... and what a smart boy you have.... wanting to live at Disney! I have my room picked out in the castle!!

Laura

 

[cccdisney]

Can someone tell me if OKW has a children's club/program where children can spend the evening? Or if they don't, can we use another resort's kids club? Thanks! And if so, what ages can use it? Thanks!

 

[dmoore22]

Can someone tell me if OKW has a children's club/program where children can spend the evening? Or if they don't, can we use another resort's kids club? Thanks! And if so, what ages can use it? Thanks!

The Community Hall (Hank's Happenings) has programs for kids of all ages!