OKW lovers thread !!!

[Peepster]

Wonder if you experts could offer us some advice.

We decided (late) for a Christmas trip to the World. Being DVC'ers we should know better so we couldn't get in at our home VWL but our second favorite has always been OKW and we were excited to find a 1 bdm available for Christmas week.

Have only had one other 1 bdm there so don't really know if we should even make a request. We don't mind top floors because we like the quiet (and don't mind climbing) but we wouldn't mind a nice view. Any suggestions?


How is Christmas at OKW? Will we miss the festiveness of VWL? Anything special that goes on during the holidays?

And we haven't been there in awhile. How is Olivia's holding up?

Thanks in advance for any help! Any OKW Lovers out there who will be there during Christmas week?

Auntie Peep

 

[dvczerfs]

Wonder if you experts could offer us some advice.

We decided (late) for a Christmas trip to the World. Being DVC'ers we should know better so we couldn't get in at our home VWL but our second favorite has always been OKW and we were excited to find a 1 bdm available for Christmas week.

Have only had one other 1 bdm there so don't really know if we should even make a request. We don't mind top floors because we like the quiet (and don't mind climbing) but we wouldn't mind a nice view. Any suggestions?


How is Christmas at OKW? Will we miss the festiveness of VWL? Anything special that goes on during the holidays?

And we haven't been there in awhile. How is Olivia's holding up?

Thanks in advance for any help! Any OKW Lovers out there who will be there during Christmas week?

Auntie Peep

we love okw at christmas!!! we were there this past christmas and in 07. olivias is still great. dont forget your decors!!

 

[Dacia]

Headed for OKW for the first time the middle of October.

In the past we've stayed at the cabins in FW or the treehouses in SSR.

Need some recommendations from OKW lovers as to which unit might fit us best.

We'll have a 2 bedroom 2 bath villa.

We are three middle aged adults (me, my hubs and my bro) who plan on enjoying the EPCOT food & wine fest to the max.

We plan on sleeping in each morning.

We don't mind walking and we have never had any of the issues with the bus transportation some have reported.

I would, however, prefer a unit where I can't hear buses arriving and leaving the bus stop.

Any suggestions much appreciated.

 

[dvczerfs]

Headed for OKW for the first time the middle of October.

In the past we've stayed at the cabins in FW or the treehouses in SSR.

Need some recommendations from OKW lovers as to which unit might fit us best.

We'll have a 2 bedroom 2 bath villa.

We are three middle aged adults (me, my hubs and my bro) who plan on enjoying the EPCOT food & wine fest to the max.

We plan on sleeping in each morning.

We don't mind walking and we have never had any of the issues with the bus transportation some have reported.

I would, however, prefer a unit where I can't hear buses arriving and leaving the bus stop.

Any suggestions much appreciated.

ahhh, 3 middle aged adults enjoying food and wine? i would recomend a first floor unit, close to a bus stop.

 

[Dacia]

 

[Dacia]

The more I read re: OKW, the more relaxing it sounds.

The thing I've always loved most about being at WDW is having a choice as to the level of intensity of a vacation. It doesn't have to be jam packed and hectic. We love being able to just relax at the resorts and go into the parks in the evening for dinner and fireworks.

Our last trip last Oct was, unfortunately, not relaxing - no fault of Disney - but due to a family member. We were there for our 35th wedding anniversary.

This trip is to rebuild all our wonderful memories of our other times at Disney.

 

[dvczerfs]

The more I read re: OKW, the more relaxing it sounds.

The thing I've always loved most about being at WDW is having a choice as to the level of intensity of a vacation. It doesn't have to be jam packed and hectic. We love being able to just relax at the resorts and go into the parks in the evening for dinner and fireworks.

Our last trip last Oct was, unfortunately, not relaxing - no fault of Disney - but due to a family member. We were there for our 35th wedding anniversary.

This trip is to rebuild all our wonderful memories of our other times at Disney.

it is quiet there.

 

[dmoore22]

How is Christmas at OKW? Will we miss the festiveness of VWL? Anything special that goes on during the holidays?

And we haven't been there in awhile. How is Olivia's holding up?
Auntie Peep

We've spent our last three Christmases at OKW and its been simply marvelous! Realize that OKW's HH is not the same size as VWL but, in spite of that they do a fantastic job. The festive decorations will provide inspiration with what to do with the old unused fishing tackle lying around the house. I'm having difficulty finding appropriate adjectives to describe the outdoor decorations. Again fantastic and appropriate for a tropical Christmas. This past Christmas it was rough all around WDW, parks and resorts alike, due to the unseasonably cold weather and the early morning frost. Signs were posted apologizing for the unexpected arrival of Mr. Jack Frost.

Any OKW Lovers out there who will be there during Christmas week?
Auntie Peep

We'll be there the week after Christmas including New Years.

 

[Peepster]

dvczerfs & dmoore22, thanks for the words of wisdom!

We will be flying so decorations will be limited but spirit aplenty! And we've spent enough Decembers in Florida to know the weather can be anything from sunburn lethal to citrus killing. Just to be out of the midwest and in the land of the Mouse will be a treat.

Looking forward to sharing your love of OKW during the holidays!

Auntie Peep

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

OKW is quickly becoming one of our favorites. I was quite sad when there wasn't availability for our upcoming trip.

I took a quick trip in May to test out my new camera. Since that was the purpose, I took quite a few pictures of OKW. It was suggested to me to share them over here, so here I am.

We had a 1 br

 

[dianeschlicht]

Great photos! Unfortunately, seeing good interior pictures of the refurb makes me realize what it is I don't like about it. What about that master bedroom says Victorian Key West????? It looks like generic 2000's hotel room to me.

Even though I miss the special paint treatment on the bathroom wall, at least that still looks like the theme.

 

[Fundytrail]

Great photo's! THANKS for sharing

 

[Deb & Bill]

Great photos! Unfortunately, seeing good interior pictures of the refurb makes me realize what it is I don't like about it. What about that master bedroom says Victorian Key West????? It looks like generic 2000's hotel room to me.

Even though I miss the special paint treatment on the bathroom wall, at least that still looks like the theme.

When I see that version of the sleeper sofa, I can see why my son doesn't care for it. Just no substance to that mattress.

 

[jimmytammy]

not Joanna

Its guickly becoming one of our faves too

We stayed in a 1 bed back in March and fell in love with it at that point, so much so that we all agreed that a 2 week stay in Oct will be much enjoyed!!

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

When I see that version of the sleeper sofa, I can see why my son doesn't care for it. Just no substance to that mattress.

As I was the one who slept on the sleeper sofa (figure that one out...my points, but somehow my sister got the bed ) I will concur with your son. The sleeper sofas are very hard and flat, and would not be my first choice.

That being said, on my last non-Disney vacation, I also was relegated to the sofa sleeper, and that one folded up on me So, all things being relative that one wasn't so bad!

 

[chepic]

Great photos....I love walking around first thing in the morning, before others are up and snapping "quiet" shots. Everything is so serene!!!

Cheryl

 

[dvczerfs]

great pics!! 50 more days till 11 nights in a 1 bedroom at okw. i have to say, in june we stayed at the contemp., mk view for 8 ights. my dd grad. from high school and thats what she wanted for her grad present. we could lay in bed and see the mk. dw and i both said how much we missed okw.

 

[debbieandroo]

As I was the one who slept on the sleeper sofa (figure that one out...my points, but somehow my sister got the bed ) I will concur with your son. The sleeper sofas are very hard and flat, and would not be my first choice.

That being said, on my last non-Disney vacation, I also was relegated to the sofa sleeper, and that one folded up on me So, all things being relative that one wasn't so bad!

OT here, but I just spent a couple of hours cracking up at your TRs -- great fun! I especially loved your time with Grandma on your honeymoon and your DHs commentary of the train tour.

 

[not_Joanna_eggs]

OT here, but I just spent a couple of hours cracking up at your TRs -- great fun! I especially loved your time with Grandma on your honeymoon and your DHs commentary of the train tour.

Thanks!! Glad you enjoyed the reports.

 

[dmoore22]

Great photos! Unfortunately, seeing good interior pictures of the refurb makes me realize what it is I don't like about it. What about that master bedroom says Victorian Key West????? It looks like generic 2000's hotel room to me.

Even though I miss the special paint treatment on the bathroom wall, at least that still looks like the theme.

Fortunately for us nostalgic folks Disney has not updated their online slideshows of OKW. Here's another link to the past

Click "Rooms" at the bottom of the picture and enjoy.

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/old-key-west-resort/