OKW lovers thread !!!

[Cinderella909]

No, Olivia's is only table service. No take out from Olivia's. You can get a few breakfast items at Goods to Go or you could purchase something from the store and eat it in your villa. Goods to Go is around the corner from Olivia's and faces the themed pool. There are picnic tables outside to eat what you purchase.

Thanks for the info! Looks like my post had mislead you, as I know Olivia's is a table service, just didn't really want table service. Counter Sevice is great for breakfast, as it's less money and quicker service than the table service. I didn't know where Goods to Go was located and was hoping it was at the Hospitality House. So, it's really good to know that it's right there. I see on allears menus that Goods to Go has breakfast items, which is perfect! Can hardly wait to get to OKW and enjoy this resort!

Thanks! Karen

 

[Cinderella909]

It looks like there are a lot of roadways in OKW. Just where does one ride the bikes, surrey bikes? Do they have bike trails? Thanks for helping in answering my questions! Karen

 

[mmps108]

We are leaving in less than 4 days for our first OKW DVC trip!

We have requested a HH room, dedicated 2 bedroom so we have the extra vanity for getting ready in the morning. We have 7 adults and 2 kids.

What we really want is a dedicated 2 bedroom for the extra vanity, with the second door leading to the master bath, renovated room because we need the sleeper chair.

I've been reading a bunch of posts on this thread and now I'm wondering if such a room exists? Or if such a room exists but not in the HH area?

Help the new girl please! Thanks!

 

[csharpwv]

We are leaving in less than 4 days for our first OKW DVC trip!

We have requested a HH room, dedicated 2 bedroom so we have the extra vanity for getting ready in the morning. We have 7 adults and 2 kids.

What we really want is a dedicated 2 bedroom for the extra vanity, with the second door leading to the master bath, renovated room because we need the sleeper chair.

I've been reading a bunch of posts on this thread and now I'm wondering if such a room exists? Or if such a room exists but not in the HH area?

Help the new girl please! Thanks!

I wasn't aware that there were different floor plans for 2 BR's at OKW?!?!

Are there?

How different is the layout?

Am I totally misinterpreting your post?

 

[BobNed]

We are leaving in less than 4 days for our first OKW DVC trip!

We have requested a HH room, dedicated 2 bedroom so we have the extra vanity for getting ready in the morning. We have 7 adults and 2 kids.

What we really want is a dedicated 2 bedroom for the extra vanity, with the second door leading to the master bath, renovated room because we need the sleeper chair.

I've been reading a bunch of posts on this thread and now I'm wondering if such a room exists? Or if such a room exists but not in the HH area?

Help the new girl please! Thanks!

Yes, such a room exists, but not in the HH area. But unless you've have specifically reserved an HH villa, you won't get one. HH is a booking category so your confirmation will say "Hospitality House" on it. However, none of the buildings in the HH area have the second door to the master bath. Only buildings 30 and higher have that design. Oh, and all of the buildings have been renovated now.

 

[hmillerbarilla]

Yes, such a room exists, but not in the HH area. But unless you've have specifically reserved an HH villa, you won't get one. HH is a booking category so your confirmation will say "Hospitality House" on it. However, none of the buildings in the HH area have the second door to the master bath. Only buildings 30 and higher have that design. Oh, and all of the buildings have been renovated now.

Ahhh... so not just the NON-HH buildings, but only buildings 30 and higher. Learn something new everyday!

To mmps108, enjoy your stay at OKW! It's lovely!

 

[chepic]

It looks like there are a lot of roadways in OKW. Just where does one ride the bikes, surrey bikes? Do they have bike trails? Thanks for helping in answering my questions! Karen

you can ride on all the roads....wide sidewalks. We have never encountered bad drivers at OKW....just wonderfully happy, smiling people who wave as you ride by. You can't ride on the golf trails!! That would be a big no-no. I went for a long walk one morning and was on one of the paths trying to get a beautiful picture and a CM shooed me off.

Cheryl

 

[Tinks "SS"]

this time tomorrow, i will be hopefully half way to WDW and to OKW. im ready to be there now but have lots to do today so i can leave the house around 5:45a to get my mom and then to pick up BFF then meet up with her mom in macon a little later. I sure hope this isn't gonna slow us down much. I am so READY. i can't wait to experience a 1 BR here. I think the moms are gonna love it!! Want to speed up time til tomorrow then slow it to a crawl for the trip.

We are booked for HH. Is there a little bridge that crosses over the road to the pool area from the 23-26 building areas? Or do you just walk up and around? Last time i was there, we were in a studio and in building 12. Very convienent. thanks for any info given!!

 

[Cee]

Hello, OKW lovers! I just booked a 1BR for Jan. 20-27, 2012. I've only stayed in studios there so I am overwhelmed with excitement to experience all the space and the wonderful renovations. I haven't stayed at OKW since 2008.

O Happy Day!

 

[supersuperwendy]

I still can't wait to be an OKW lover!!!

We are booked HH area and I think I read it's the last bus stop to get picked up. How crowded do the buses usually get early in the morning? We will have a stroller so I'm hoping they aren't packed, but more like SSR which are never crowded.

 

[Cinderella909]

you can ride on all the roads....wide sidewalks. We have never encountered bad drivers at OKW....just wonderfully happy, smiling people who wave as you ride by. You can't ride on the golf trails!! That would be a big no-no. I went for a long walk one morning and was on one of the paths trying to get a beautiful picture and a CM shooed me off.

Cheryl

THanks Cheryl. It's not the bad drivers that I'm worried about, but rathe the bad 5 year old cyclist! Didn't want to ride on the roads with a 5 year old. So, you can't even walk on the golf trails? But, if we end up with a surrey bike, it might just not matter.

Thanks Karen

 

[chepic]

THanks Cheryl. It's not the bad drivers that I'm worried about, but rathe the bad 5 year old cyclist! Didn't want to ride on the roads with a 5 year old. So, you can't even walk on the golf trails? But, if we end up with a surrey bike, it might just not matter.

Thanks Karen

We've got one of those.....6 y.o. boy....who can't walk a straight line, never mind ride one on his bike... But, like I said the sidewalks are pretty wide. there is a jogging path that loops you around, but I don't believe bikes are to go on those. We got a surrey once, but the boys just poop out too quick and it is my husband and I that end up pumping it so we have since foregone renting them.

cheryl

 

[Dasha]

Even if we aren't staying there we make a point to have lunch there the first day.

 

[Deb & Bill]

It's closed? When did it close?

I was a Millers Road pool yesterday - it wasn't closed. Some of the buildings right next to the pool are under renovation yet.

 

[csharpwv]

Ahhh... so not just the NON-HH buildings, but only buildings 30 and higher. Learn something new everyday!

To mmps108, enjoy your stay at OKW! It's lovely!

I am assuming that you are talking about the door from the laundry room into the Master Bath?

 

[ree123]

I was a Millers Road pool yesterday - it wasn't closed. Some of the buildings right next to the pool are under renovation yet.

I thought all room reservations are complete now????

 

[Deb & Bill]

I thought all room reservations are complete now????

I did, too, until I saw the fencing and scaffolding around a set of buildings at Millers Road.

 

[hmillerbarilla]

I am assuming that you are talking about the door from the laundry room into the Master Bath?

Yes.

 

[soulmates]

Hi OKW vets! We'll be staying here for the first time July 31'st and we're SOOOO excited. We've stayed at WLV & BWV's so this will definetly be very different from our other DVC experiences. Looking forward the the laid back atmosphere of OKW. Our last trip was our Disneymooon trip, us and 5 other girls!!! I know, what were we thinking bringing family on our honeymoon! Needless to say, THIS trip will be a 2nd honeymoon for us. We have a few questions.

1. Since we're booked at the HH, do we still get to park by our room?
2. Are they still selling new contracts at OKW through Disney?
3. We plan on staying at the resort during the day, pool side and drinks in hand how is the CS there? We have our car but really don't want to leave just for lunch. We'll be doing the parks in the evenings to avoid most of the heat. This is the first trip we're doing the parks at night and we're excited about that too. DP LOVES the resorts at DW so she could stay there allllll the time. This works out great for us. Looking forward to this trip more than you know!

Thanks,

Chris of Chris & Christy

 

[Checkers]

I think you will enjoy OKW very much. It is one of our "homes" and we always have a relaxing enjoyable time there. We stayed in the HH area in March and, yes, there is parking in front of your villa so no problem. The Gurgling Suitcase is excellent for "refreshments" and Goods to Go offers sandwiches, salads, etc. Olivia's is also excellent for lunch and dinner. We find that we just love the boat to Downtown Disney as well.

I'm not sure if OKW is still offered to buy through WDW but I can't believe it would not be even though they are pushing their newer resorts. You just have to be adamant that OKW is what you want. There are also many OKW contracts on the resale market.

Have a great time!