OKW lovers thread !!!

[chepic]

Hi.. about how long will it take to get to downtown disney via the ferry? We love going to downtown disney in the evenings.

20 minutes. If I remember correctly, the boats leave every 30' during the peak times.

 

[Catira]

20 minutes. If I remember correctly, the boats leave every 30' during the peak times.

Thanks.. looks like we will be having Ghiradelli's quite often during our trip

 

[ree123]

WHOOOOOHOOOOO!!! Got our 1 bedroom waitlist! Waitlist email just camr thru! So excited o ask a bunch of questions about OKW!!!! Looks awesome!

 

[bunkkinsmom]

WHOOOOOHOOOOO!!! Got our 1 bedroom waitlist! Waitlist email just camr thru! So excited o ask a bunch of questions about OKW!!!! Looks awesome!

Well you are in the right place to ask, that's for sure!!

 

[TBLaube]

I planned a trip for my nephew and me in July for my 40th B-day and to spend special time with him. We originally were planning on staying at SSR but decided to switch to OKW since I have never stayed there. It looks beautiful and relaxing......

Here is the debate....I am thinking of winging it and not putting in a room request. My nephew is 17 and we are both very healthy so walking is not an issue at all. We plan on enjoying the pool area, but do not mind which pool it is. The one thing that would probably be of importance is the mug refills (and that really isn't even that important). I would enjoy a decent view as opposed to a parking lot, but other than that, I am a happy camper just to be in WDW!

 

[chepic]

Thanks.. looks like we will be having Ghiradelli's quite often during our trip

And as a DVC member you get a discount!!!

 

[OhioDVC]

You always remember your first love. My kids (now 21 & 23) always say they like OKW the best. They were almost raise there.

We own at all WDW DVCs and when I ask where they want to stay...It is always OKW

 

[dmoore22]

You always remember your first love. My kids (now 21 & 23) always say they like OKW the best. They were almost raise there.

We own at all WDW DVCs and when I ask where they want to stay...It is always OKW

Ditto! Our 6 kids range from 17 to 38 and now we have grandkids that are being indoctrinated into OKW.

 

[ree123]

Ok ...so I called MS to see which waitlist we got(either HH or general)and we dont have the HH area. So she asked if Id like to make a villa request and all I said was water/river view. As long as I dont look at a parking lot or janitorial area Im fine!!! How much of the huge property is water view? Also, not getting HH, will I have the extra door into the bathroom? The girls will be sleeping in the sleeper chair and sofa.... Thanks guys!

 

[WDWMom]

Ok ...so I called MS to see which waitlist we got(either HH or general)and we dont have the HH area. So she asked if Id like to make a villa request and all I said was water/river view. As long as I dont look at a parking lot or janitorial area Im fine!!! How much of the huge property is water view? Also, not getting HH, will I have the extra door into the bathroom? The girls will be sleeping in the sleeper chair and sofa.... Thanks guys!

It's hard to tell what kind of water view some of the rooms have in each building, but a huge group does as a whole. As far as getting a room with a water view and the second entrance to the bath, it is pretty good, but there are some buildings with no second entrance and water view, not a ton though.

BTW, all HH area rooms only have one entrance to the bath. Also, if you really want a water view, you may want to call and make sure you are NOT on the first floor. Many of those rooms have a restricted view (you may feel like you are in the rain forest). There may be water on the other side of the foliage, but you won't see it from the first floor.

 

[Candy Orlando]

I love all the DVC resorts but OKW is home!

 

[edk35]

It's hard to tell what kind of water view some of the rooms have in each building, but a huge group does as a whole. As far as getting a room with a water view and the second entrance to the bath, it is pretty good, but there are some buildings with no second entrance and water view, not a ton though.

BTW, all HH area rooms only have one entrance to the bath. Also, if you really want a water view, you may want to call and make sure you are NOT on the first floor. Many of those rooms have a restricted view (you may feel like you are in the rain forest). There may be water on the other side of the foliage, but you won't see it from the first floor.

We stayed in HH area twice ..once was categorized as HH and the other was near very near HH and we had two doors to the bathroom. In Jan. we stayed in another section (mind went blank as to where..but it is the last bus stop before HH house) and we didn't have two doors to the master bathroom.

 

[dmoore22]

Ok ...so I called MS to see which waitlist we got(either HH or general)and we dont have the HH area. So she asked if Id like to make a villa request and all I said was water/river view. As long as I dont look at a parking lot or janitorial area Im fine!!! How much of the huge property is water view? Also, not getting HH, will I have the extra door into the bathroom? The girls will be sleeping in the sleeper chair and sofa.... Thanks guys!

OKW was designed in such a way that there are no parking lot views unless you sit outside the front door of your villa and that's not every villa. When sitting on your balcony you'll either have a water view, golf course view, a lot of mature foliage view, or a combination of all three.

 

[dvczerfs]

OKW was designed in such a way that there are no parking lot views unless you sit outside the front door of your villa and that's not every villa. When sitting on your balcony you'll either have a water view, golf course view, a lot of mature foliage view, or a combination of all three.

i got one of those mature foliage rooms in december, building 11 , first floor. 3 feet off the deck,are these 10 foot high reed looking things with 2 snake traps in them. but it was cold so i wasnt sitting outside. note to self, second, third floor rooms only.

 

[kid-at-heart]

OKW was designed in such a way that there are no parking lot views unless you sit outside the front door of your villa and that's not every villa. When sitting on your balcony you'll either have a water view, golf course view, a lot of mature foliage view, or a combination of all three.

Wonderful!

 

[dmoore22]

I thought I'd post just to move this thread over to its rightful location -- the first page. Of course, looking at my ticker is like the anxiety shown by the narrator of Poe's Tel-Tale Heart, except its the expectation of "Welcome Home" to OKW!!!

 

[janecat]

I have 2mths and 12 days until we vacation at OKW and I cannot wait!! Reading all the posts and looking at all the pictures are really adding to my excitement. This will be our first time staying on site at Disney (we have stayed 4 times offsite)and I must say OKW seems like a perfect choice for my family of 5. Thanks for all the info and pictures. I am so glad i found this thread!

 

[hollis]

OKW was designed in such a way that there are no parking lot views unless you sit outside the front door of your villa and that's not every villa. When sitting on your balcony you'll either have a water view, golf course view, a lot of mature foliage view, or a combination of all three.

As an OKW owner and having stayed there quite a few times, I didn't realize this is how it is designed. No wonder I always get a nice view.

 

[qohweddings]

You ALL ROCK!

I convinced my partner that even though we own at AKL and BLT, that we really should try some other DVC properties....

A little over a week from now we sail on the Dream and will be arriving Friday night (very late) checking into OKW and staying there for a No Park Day (probably a quick trip to DTD on Saturday night) before leaving on the ME for Port Canaveral on Sunday.

Your posts and pics have gotten me really excited and made me really sure we picked the right place to chill for our pre cruise days.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[csharpwv]

You will really like Old Key West!

My wife and I spent 5 nights there last year over labor day.
We were a little hesitant to stay at the 'oldest' DVC resort - but WOW - were we wrong!

We LOVED Old Key West! It's definitely one of the top resorts on our list now!

Be sure to enjoy the pool, the tropics, and the Gurgling Suitcase!