OKW lovers thread !!!

[Pirate Mamma]

There is no playground area at the Miller's Road pool! The removed the playground several years ago - not there are only the grills and a picnic table.

Bummer! I have 3 different versions of the OKW map and they all showed playgrounds at Miller Rd! So where are the playgrounds? Just at the Turtle Pond Area and the HH? What about the South Point Rd area? How about the swings, are they still around?

Thanks!

 

[cc1075]

Bummer! I have 3 different versions of the OKW map and they all showed playgrounds at Miller Rd! So where are the playgrounds? Just at the Turtle Pond Area and the HH? What about the South Point Rd area? How about the swings, are they still around?

Thanks!

I can only speak for Miller Road - I sit at that pool for about six weeks a year. They took out the swings and never replaced them. We rarely see children in the Miller Road pool. Most like the HH pool area - so much more to do with playground, parties, sand castle area, game room, etc. etc. etc.

 

[chepic]

I don't have a great picture to show you, but the playground at turtle pond pool is nice. It is one of those multi-piece slide things. There is also a shuffle board area there. My kids are 5/9 and they have played on it the past few years. The one at the main pool is just a bit larger, but there is an entire area with sand to dig in. Plus there is shuffle board, table tennis, volleyball, and Hanks to play in and around.

Have a great time.

Cheryl

 

[Deb & Bill]

There is a little climbing thing at the South Pointe pool.

 

[NicolaFred]

Hi,
We are staying at OKW in September for 2 weeks!!
Myself and my husband had a look around the resort last sept while friends of ours were on their honeymoon (we were staying at POP)

Anyways, we are travelling with my parents and sister - its their first ever trip!! And we really liked the look of building 46.

Does anyone know if there are 2 bed villas in 46?

When we went out onto the balcony of our friends villa, the view was stunning and I just know this will give us the wow factor im after.

Any further info about the resort is welcome, were getting very excited now!!

Nicola

 

[WDWMom]

There are 2 bdrm villas in every building at OKW so you should be good. Just remember, a request is only that, a request.

 

[heathers4um]

Nice! OKW has the friendliest bunch of cast members around and its hard not to relax there! Have a ball! And tell Arlene in the Gurgling Suitcase the Pats fans say hello!

Hi,
We are staying at OKW in September for 2 weeks!!
Myself and my husband had a look around the resort last sept while friends of ours were on their honeymoon (we were staying at POP)

Anyways, we are travelling with my parents and sister - its their first ever trip!! And we really liked the look of building 46.

Does anyone know if there are 2 bed villas in 46?

When we went out onto the balcony of our friends villa, the view was stunning and I just know this will give us the wow factor im after.

Any further info about the resort is welcome, were getting very excited now!!

Nicola

 

[mmps108]

We leave in 76 days for OKW 2BR with 7 adults and 2 kids. My husband and I are the lucky ones that get to sleep on the pull out sofa and our teenage daughter gets the pull out chair, WE HOPE!! Can anyone tell me if most or all the rooms are renovated by now with the extra pull out chair bed?
Does anyone have any tips for making 9 people work in the 2BR/2BR better? I'm looking specifically for tips regarding only having 2 bathrooms and our lack of privacy by our bedroom being the living room. My husband is 6'4" and I'm wondering about the pull out sofa too, any advice?

In case my mom is reading this...I'm just happy to be able to be going, I'm not complaining, just looking for tips from experience DVC members.

 

[dmoore22]

Can anyone tell me if most or all the rooms are renovated by now with the extra pull out chair bed?

Our last three visits we ended up with a renovated unit. Twice at HH and once at South Point. I believe that vast majority have been renovated.

Does anyone have any tips for making 9 people work in the 2BR/2BR better? I'm looking specifically for tips regarding only having 2 bathrooms and our lack of privacy by our bedroom being the living room. My husband is 6'4" and I'm wondering about the pull out sofa too, any advice?

The most we've ever had at one time was eight, my DW and 6 children, 5 of them girls. This was during the pre-renovation era. Our son, who is over 6 ft., did fine on the sofa sleeper. Of course he can sleep just about anywhere. The bathroom situation was manageable since no one woke up at the same time. I guess you could say we had informal shifts. Being able to lock off the jacuzzi was a nice sanctuary while someone else was using the shower.

In case my mom is reading this...I'm just happy to be able to be going, I'm not complaining, just looking for tips from experience DVC members.

Be generous and share the jacuzzi.

 

[heathers4um]

I am wondering if it's just me - but does anyone else come onto this thread just to see the pics when they are having a bad day or are feeling the need to SEE home?

I am so 'homesick' right now, its making me

 

[ercrbc]

We closed on our OKW add on this week! I can now officially call it HOME!

Heather ITA the the CMs at OKW are the BEST! From check in balloon animals (which we had to stop in and get new ones halfway through our stay and the CMs were more than happy to oblige my kids) to getting soft serve ice creams "on Mickey" at Goods to Go, we had amazing CMs last Sept. I can't wait to go back (again and again!)

 

[dmoore22]

I am wondering if it's just me - but does anyone else come onto this thread just to see the pics when they are having a bad day or are feeling the need to SEE home?

I am so 'homesick' right now, its making me

It's just you!

Actually I can go weeks or months without visiting the DISboards then I have to have my OKW fix to get me through till the next "Welcome Home." Then I can't stop.

 

[dvczerfs]

I am wondering if it's just me - but does anyone else come onto this thread just to see the pics when they are having a bad day or are feeling the need to SEE home?

I am so 'homesick' right now, its making me

a few years ago i set our camcorder on the table on the deck and made a 30 min. video, i watch that evey so often.

 

[allardk46]

My family is spending 3 days at OKW in August - first time. Heard the room are big. My question is, should I spend the points for a 1 BDR or is the studio really that much bigger than Boardwalk or Wilderness Lodge.

Also waiting for our purchase of OKW points to go through to call this one home as well.

Thanks,

Janeanne

 

[Candy Orlando]

I made OKW videos on my iPhone that I look at all the time. There is something so special about the palm trees and tropical feel of OKW that I love so much. I stay at OKW three times a year for a week. I would like to go more often. It's enchanting!!!

 

[Deb & Bill]

My family is spending 3 days at OKW in August - first time. Heard the room are big. My question is, should I spend the points for a 1 BDR or is the studio really that much bigger than Boardwalk or Wilderness Lodge.

Also waiting for our purchase of OKW points to go through to call this one home as well.

Thanks,

Janeanne

What's your family make up? The OKW studio has two queen beds and the bathroom is pretty large. And, yes, it is bigger than BWV and VWL studios.

 

[Billary41]

What's your family make up? The OKW studio has two queen beds and the bathroom is pretty large. And, yes, it is bigger than BWV and VWL.

I don't think you can compare any studio to a 1 br, because the kitchen and laundry make a huge difference.

 

[DVCconvert]

I don't think you can compare any studio to a 1 br, because the kitchen and laundry make a huge difference.

I'm glad you mentioned this! 'cause after 30,696 posts, Deb proably didn't know that!

Actually (and I don't mean to put words in her mouth) I suspect her point was that perhaps the okw studio might provide an acceptable situation.

 

[Deb & Bill]

I'm glad you mentioned this! 'cause after 30,696 posts, Deb proably didn't know that!

Actually (and I don't mean to put words in her mouth) I suspect her point was that perhaps the okw studio might provide an acceptable situation.

Channelling DVCconvert. Yes, you got it right.

 

[hmillerbarilla]

I am wondering if it's just me - but does anyone else come onto this thread just to see the pics when they are having a bad day or are feeling the need to SEE home?

I am so 'homesick' right now, its making me

I love OKW pics too... I know I've posted this previously, but this is one of my favorites... and it is also my wallpaper for my computer. Each time I close stuff down I think, "ohhhhh I love OKW!"

4 more months for us... that's a long wait!