OKW lovers thread !!!

[dmoore22]

Since they appear to be doing the interior renovations in the same order they did the exterior ones, I'm expecting HH buildings to be the last for interior.

Right on. We're currently staying in HH. No reno activity going on in this area. Last night they were painting inside of Olivia's. We'll head over there this morning to see what's been accomplished.

The video: All was well until I saw the bedroom. I'm devastated. Not only did they replace the iron bed frame there is no baseboard!!! Nothing to grab for leverage or traction for the feet!

 

[puente0629]

How do you know they are renovating the HH buildings now? I figured since they did the exterior renos there last, that would be last for interior as well. I know the HH bus stop revisions are supposed to be done this summer, but I really doubt the HH buildings are getting an interior reno just now.

They currently are expanding the airline check-in area and other area's which is set to finish by the end of this month...I didn't mean that the lobby was being renovated, I'm sure they will leave that for later during non-peak times

 

[BEASLYBOO]

From the other video we saw the bedroom walls were blue (studio) and in this 1 br they are yellow. The color of the sleeper chair doesn't really match and the dark wood in the br is not my favorite, but so far I like the rest of what I saw (countertops, colors, dining room, wood floors), I hope we get a reno. 2br in November! Crossing my fingers!

 

[Sid74]

Now this is a lot more like I was expecting. It seems to be a refresh, not a redesign, looking at that video. Does anyone know why the studio video and this one bedroom one are so different?

 

[dvczerfs]

Right on. We're currently staying in HH. No reno activity going on in this area. Last night they were painting inside of Olivia's. We'll head over there this morning to see what's been accomplished.

The video: All was well until I saw the bedroom. I'm devastated. Not only did they replace the iron bed frame there is no baseboard!!! Nothing to grab for leverage or traction for the feet!

for some reason dmoore, when i seen that head board, i thought of your post a few months back. again, i hope you have request a 1st floor room in december!!!

 

[bunkkinsmom]

So I don't know what order the exteriors were done, but I love building 63. Anyone have info on that?

 

[dmoore22]

for some reason dmoore, when i seen that head board, i thought of your post a few months back. again, i hope you have request a 1st floor room in december!!!

Alas, I believe the renovations have made this a moot point.
Unless there is an OKW for Lovers collection.

 

[saintstickets]

I have a trip report to recap my visit home to OKW at the end of May, 2010. The thread is here

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2481750

There are many familiar pics for you OKW vets and one that you might not want to see. (HINT - It's black, about 4 feet long and not nearly as welcome home as I was!)

 

[cwnhokie]

Not sure where to post this, but I figured the experts here would know. We are four ladies heading down this Friday night for a girls weekend without the kids and husbands. Is there anywhere we can buy beer, wine, or rum to have drinks in the room? We will be staying in a studio.

 

[chepic]

Not sure where to post this, but I figured the experts here would know. We are four ladies heading down this Friday night for a girls weekend without the kids and husbands. Is there anywhere we can buy beer, wine, or rum to have drinks in the room? We will be staying in a studio.

Right off property in the CrossRoads plaza....down the street from DDD, is a market that has beer and wine. OKW does have bottles of liquor, although you will pay more for them...less than the bar though
I don't know where there is an actual liquor store near by. Why not bring the bottle in your luggage? pack it in a zip lock baggie and wrap it in your clothes. We have done that many times when traveling.

Cheryl

 

[BobNed]

Not sure where to post this, but I figured the experts here would know. We are four ladies heading down this Friday night for a girls weekend without the kids and husbands. Is there anywhere we can buy beer, wine, or rum to have drinks in the room? We will be staying in a studio.

There is an ABC Liquor store about 3-1/2 miles from OKW. It is fairly easy to get to if you have a car and they have everything!

ABC Liquors
11951 South Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32836-7025‎ - (407) 239-5422‎
3.4 mi

1. Head north on Peninsular Rd toward Disney Vacation Club Way
2. Turn right at Disney Vacation Club Way
3. Turn right at Buena Vista Dr
4. Turn left at Hotel Plaza Blvd
5. Turn left at FL-535 N/S Apopka Vineland Rd
6. Continue to follow S Apopka Vineland Rd
7. ABC Liquors on right (Winn Dixie grocery store behind)

 

[cwnhokie]

Thank you, we won't have a car, so we may try to pack a little in the suitcase or just visit the resort shop.

 

[dvczerfs]

Thank you, we won't have a car, so we may try to pack a little in the suitcase or just visit the resort shop.

taxi!!! there are a bunch of taxis at down town disney, im sure the can get you there. its not that far. the only thing is, they are probley use to driving people who had to much, not to little.

 

[Nettaboo]

Does anyone know if OKW has the issue with their AC that other resorts have? The AC turning off if there is no movement in the room??

 

[dvczerfs]

Does anyone know if OKW has the issue with their AC that other resorts have? The AC turning off if there is no movement in the room??

not since october. were is that starting?

 

[saintstickets]

Does anyone know if OKW has the issue with their AC that other resorts have? The AC turning off if there is no movement in the room??

We were there the last week of May, 2010 in a 2br and this did not happen at all. We were not in the room during the 90+ degree days and the room was cool when we returned.

Not sure where to post this, but I figured the experts here would know. We are four ladies heading down this Friday night for a girls weekend without the kids and husbands. Is there anywhere we can buy beer, wine, or rum to have drinks in the room? We will be staying in a studio.

You can always go to EPCOT and buy a bottle of wine in one of the countries.

 

[Belle & Ariel]

We are at OKW for the first time and love it. We own at BWV and that will probably always be our first choice but I understand why you all love this place. I am already looking forward to staying here again.
As far as renovations, bldgs 40 and 41 have empty parking lots except for port a potties and construction stuff. I have seen construction company trucks but have not heard noise.
There is still a notice in the room about the bear. Where was it seen and when? This news makes snakes seem not so scary!

 

[dwardlaw]

OMG what about the Bear? We are heading down next week and want to be prepared. Now with the flies that bite and a bear. Please tell me about this.
I am so scared.

 

[dvczerfs]

OMG what about the Bear? We are heading down next week and want to be prepared. Now with the flies that bite and a bear. Please tell me about this.
I am so scared.

bears? maybe they will eat the snakes!!!!!

 

[saintstickets]

Bears, snakes and flies? Oh my!! Nah, just leave 'em alone and they'll leave you alone. (I hope )

The flies are eaten by the ducks.
The snake eats the duck eggs and gets lazy.
The owls or squirrels will then eat the snakes.
Mickey & Minnie scare the bears and they escape to the Wilderness Lodge where they become part of the decor in front of the fireplace.

Is this like the circle of life at Animal Kingdom?