OKW lovers thread !!!

[bunkkinsmom]

It's my understanding that they are available at the HH area gift shop. That's where we bought ours 2 years ago. You can refill at Goods 2 Go which is on the backside of the HH area near the boat dock. I think anything from the fountain, it's self-serve.

The one downside to these mugs for us was unless we ran back to the villa at night and then back up to the HH, we had to bring the mugs with us all day. From what I understand you can only refill at the resorts. IMHO, the mugs aren't big enough for the effort.

Please, someone correct me if my facts are incorrect. My DH is dying for a reason to get them again this year. Disney Coke tastes better than any other Coke in the world.

 

[dvczerfs]

It's my understanding that they are available at the HH area gift shop. That's where we bought ours 2 years ago. You can refill at Goods 2 Go which is on the backside of the HH area near the boat dock. I think anything from the fountain, it's self-serve.

The one downside to these mugs for us was unless we ran back to the villa at night and then back up to the HH, we had to bring the mugs with us all day. From what I understand you can only refill at the resorts. IMHO, the mugs aren't big enough for the effort.

Please, someone correct me if my facts are incorrect. My DH is dying for a reason to get them again this year. Disney Coke tastes better than any other Coke in the world.

that was my understanding. we never get them, its to much of a bother.

 

[TINKERIFIC]

I just booked OKW studio for 11/7 - 11/10/10 (with a waitlist at BWV, but I am thinking of cancelling my waitlist and staying put at OKW).
Adults only to use up extra 2009 points. I know we could rollover, but when DH suggest we go...mama does what he says.
We are planning on hitting the F&W before it shuts down for 2010.
We also plan on hitting DTD for Cirque Du Soleil and FW for the Segway tour (I prefer this one over the Epcot...never done either, but the FW one seems more adventurous).
We are doing stuff we would not normally do with our kids in tow.

Might one of you OKW veterans suggest a location for a room. We want top floor, quiet area, great view (maybe DTD?). Might we be able to get this near the water ferry dock and/or walkway to DTD? We are not worried about being close to main pool or HH. Remember, we are on a adults only vacation. Plus DH will have turned 41 on 11/06.

Suggestions please.

 

[cush1]

I just love reading this thread! We have a couple variables that are causing us to think about canceling our Sept. trip. But when I read this thread, I get VERY excited and determined to come home to OKW in Sept.

 

[TINKERIFIC]

When is the room renovation to be completed?

I am still curious for any studio location suggestions. It is an adult only trip (DH and I). We would like to be on the 2nd or 3rd (if there is a 3rd)...just not first floor. We really are not worried about being secluded from everything, but we would like to have a nice balcony view. Also, preferably in a renovated studio.

Suggestions, please?

We are there 3 nights, planning on F&W and DTD.

 

[Goofy DVC]

We are headed home in August to stay in GV near the HH. I can not wait. There will be eight of us staying for 7 nights. Come on august!!!!

 

[BEASLYBOO]

We are headed home in August to stay in GV near the HH. I can not wait. There will be eight of us staying for 7 nights. Come on august!!!!

My favorite GV is the one in Bldg 15, near HH. Great view of the golf course, and the water way between the 2 courses. It's a reall pass time to watch the golfers put it into the water!

Have a wonderful time, I'm envious!

 

[briangli]

Or first DVC contract (300pt OKW resale) closed Friday, so I'm just posting to enjoy my new signature image.

Once we get in the system, I'll start planning our first points based trip for Fall... unless I find a way to use the 300 pts we have that will expire on 7/31 here in California.

Thanks to all who helped me figure out the strategic way to buy this... we're already thinking about more points.

 

[chepic]

Or first DVC contract (300pt OKW resale) closed Friday, so I'm just posting to enjoy my new signature image.

Once we get in the system, I'll start planning our first points based trip for Fall... unless I find a way to use the 300 pts we have that will expire on 7/31 here in California.

Thanks to all who helped me figure out the strategic way to buy this... we're already thinking about more points.

Buying points is quite addictive. Once I get that gleem in my eye my husband runs for the hills!!!

 

[dianeschlicht]

My favorite GV is the one in Bldg 15, near HH. Great view of the golf course, and the water way between the 2 courses. It's a reall pass time to watch the golfers put it into the water!

Have a wonderful time, I'm envious!

I love that one too, and also like the building 16 GV location. I have requested either 15 or 16 for our GV trip in January.

 

[BEASLYBOO]

I love that one too, and also like the building 16 GV location. I have requested either 15 or 16 for our GV trip in January.

Do you know if it's been refurb. yet? I would be interested to know if they kept the area rugs in the living room of the GV's?

 

[madcoco]

Just a few pix from OKW yesterday. Cool with drizzle at times. Didn't put a stop to the activities. Actually felt kind of nice to our normal pressure cooker weather.

Hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th. Time to make like a Turtle and Krawl back.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Do you know if it's been refurb. yet? I would be interested to know if they kept the area rugs in the living room of the GV's?

No, I doubt that area has been done yet. I can't remember when they did the exteriors of that area. I hope they kept the area rugs too. LOVE the decor of the GVs! I hope they didn't ruin the theme there as badly as they did in the 2 bedroom ones.

 

[chepic]

Just a few pix from OKW yesterday. Cool with drizzle at times. Didn't put a stop to the activities. Actually felt kind of nice to our normal pressure cooker weather.

Hope everyone had a safe and happy 4th. Time to make like a Turtle and Krawl back.

Thanks for the photos....always wondered what it would be like to celebrate the 4th in Disney.

cheryl

 

[BEASLYBOO]

Madcoco, How fun is that! I've never been to the Resorts on a holiday!
Thanks for the pictures!

 

[madcoco]

You're welcome chepic and BEASLYBOO. It is somewhat of a tradition for the family to stay at OKW over the 4th, relaxing at the Resort during the day then dinner at the Polynesian for the Fireworks. It is really nice running into some other DVC members and their children and seeing how they have grown. DD's first OKW visit was when she was six and now she is 21.Wow Where does the time go? Ran into a couple that we hadn't seen in awhile. They remembered us standing on top of the "Sandcastle" on the 4th and watching a Shuttle Launch like it was yesterday. I can't remember yesterday LOL. That was really cool. Don't really know how to put it into words but OKW has such a family "homey" atmosphere. It really gives you a feel good feeling.

 

[joandegennaro]

Ok so I'm Canadian so I don't really get all the "4th" stuff other than it's what we like to call your Canada Day! My question is do each of the resorts have characters parade around on July 4th as it is such a big holiday for you? Are there other special things other that the extra special fireworks at the parks, and would we (Canadian's) get it?

 

[howlongtillsummer?]

I am going to OKW next month and have loved reading this thread. Thanks guys - I already want to buy there lol

 

[JackDiznee]

We just returned from OKW yesterday and I wanted to share what was on the back of our room. There was an X made with blue tape and the room number and "rear" written on another piece of blue tape. I'm not sure if it something for the upcoming renovation, or maybe landscapers or painters or something of that nature. Anyone else see this, or know what it may be?

We also spent our 4th of July at the OKW main pool (our third time) and were able to take some photos in the Community Hall with Goofy wearing his Continental Uniform.

 

[diddldonna]

Anymore tips for first timers to OKW?