OKW lovers thread !!!

[jmqidoc]

10 more days till our trip to OKW.. and our first WDW. Love lurking checking out all the photos... makes me even more excited.. Even my honey is getting very excited... kinda humorous seeing a 53 y/old man giddy with excitement..

My dd wants to be applying for the CP Spring advantage 2012 (college program) if things work out she can get her application in while we are there... fingers crossed..
It would be so magical if while we are there she gets the application in.. gets her Phone interview.. and... when we get back home she finds her packet of acceptance...

COUNT DOWN...

 

[BEASLYBOO]

This is a fantastic picture, love the colors!

 

[dianeschlicht]

This is a fantastic picture, love the colors!

Those types of views at OKW are always my favorites. I love the ones looking toward the lighthouse in daytime too with the palm tree lined canal.

 

[BethanyF]

time to look at my counter again

and I was wondering about the bikes for rent....would you feel safe letting a couple (well behaved, trustworthy) 13 year old boys rent them and go riding around the resort?

What about HH buildings? We have HH reserved, but I was wondering what else I should know.

 

[Twende]

Does anyone know the width of the room/hallway area in the washer/dryer area of the OKW elevator buildings? We are wondering if the resort supplied pack and play would fit in that area?

A picture of the master bathroom area would be great too as I wonder how the accessible rooms differ from the standard room layout. I was told there would be a roll in shower. Is there still a soaker tub?

 

[dianeschlicht]

Does anyone know the width of the room/hallway area in the washer/dryer area of the OKW elevator buildings? We are wondering if the resort supplied pack and play would fit in that area?

A picture of the master bathroom area would be great too as I wonder how the accessible rooms differ from the standard room layout. I was told there would be a roll in shower. Is there still a soaker tub?

Yes, the pack N Play will fit in the hall. I think it might be too wide for the laundry room, but the hall is quite wide. We once put an airbed in the hallway though when it didn't fit in the laundry room. We had a single night in a 1 bedroom with 5 people a few years back (before the sleeper chair), and for that one night we used an airbed in the hallway. It was a twin size, and fit with room to spare around the side.

 

[dmoore22]

time to look at my counter again

and I was wondering about the bikes for rent....would you feel safe letting a couple (well behaved, trustworthy) 13 year old boys rent them and go riding around the resort?

"trustworthy" 13 year olds!

I would think that it would be safe for them. The Community Hall sponsored activities that kept our kids engaged throughout our visits. They almost enjoyed that more than the parks.

What about HH buildings? We have HH reserved, but I was wondering what else I should know.

Our last three stays were in building 14 (HH). We liked the proximity to HH, Olivia's, Conch Flats, and for the kids, the Main pool, Community Hall, and other recreation such as bikes. We also liked convenient access to the HH bus stop for going to the parks and the Peninsular bus stop for our return from the parks -- and The Gurgling Suitcase!

 

[BethanyF]

"trustworthy" 13 year olds!

I would think that it would be safe for them. The Community Hall sponsored activities that kept our kids engaged throughout our visits. They almost enjoyed that more than the parks.



Our last three stays were in building 14 (HH). We liked the proximity to HH, Olivia's, Conch Flats, and for the kids, the Main pool, Community Hall, and other recreation such as bikes. We also liked convenient access to the HH bus stop for going to the parks and the Peninsular bus stop for our return from the parks -- and The Gurgling Suitcase!

Thanks for the insight about the safety and building location.


and FWIW, my son has Asperger's and is a strict rule follower and therefore very trustworthy. I never fear leaving him home alone while I work full-time. And the friend he is bringing with on the trip is as trustworthy as my own son and is the only person I allow my son to have over while he is home alone during the day.

 

[dmoore22]

Thanks for the insight about the safety and building location.


and FWIW, my son has Asperger's and is a strict rule follower and therefore very trustworthy. I never fear leaving him home alone while I work full-time. And the friend he is bringing with on the trip is as trustworthy as my own son and is the only person I allow my son to have over while he is home alone during the day.

The only negative we had was when our son thought he could just leave his wallet setting on the lounge chair while he swam. Of course it disappeared. It sounds like your son is on the mild to moderate scale of the spectrum. Disney does have a site addressing services for guests with disabilities: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guests-with-disabilities/

 

[dvczerfs]

The only negative we had was when our son thought he could just leave his wallet setting on the lounge chair while he swam. Of course it disappeared. It sounds like your son is on the mild to moderate scale of the spectrum. Disney does have a site addressing services for guests with disabilities: http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guests-with-disabilities/

wow, no serv. cameras out by the pool? what a shame. i hope he didnt have much in it.

 

[dmoore22]

wow, no serv. cameras out by the pool? what a shame. i hope he didnt have much in it.

Fortunately not much. He lost his driver's license which he just had for a few months. Sigh. He had to stop begging me for the car keys. It really cramped his style. He did become a nuisance to the Lost n Found.

 

[hmillerbarilla]

We're home from our 10 night WDW stay!

We did 2 nights at BWV, 7 at OKW and then 1 at BCV (my sister in law showed up and booked us on her points--thank you!-- for an extra night at BC.)

OKW was wonderful and relaxing and I'll fill you all in on it soon. We were in building 26 and it was lovely.

Quick best things:
1. Our location. Loved it!
2. Hanging out at the pool and communtiy hall. watched the phineas & ferb movie and that was super fun for the kiddies!
3. the relaxing boatride down the river....so nice!
4. The huge refridgerator! We had that thing stocked with wine... I mean food. and snacks...

Love Love Love OKW. BWV was so busy (but lovely) and then moving to OKW was sooo relaxing. After 7 nights it was nice to move to BCV for the convienience though.

I'll write more tomorrow!

 

[supersuperwendy]

Those are great photos on the previous page! The days are DRAGGING until our first okw visit. That bathtub is calling my name! I can't wait to relax in it!

 

[mdgpop]

After returning from our girls only vacation at OKW, I just wanted to say fantastic!!!! We had a great time with mostly hanging out at the Miller's road pool, and at the main pool. Went to some parks in the evening. We were in building 17 and I must say it was a perfect location close to the bus stop and quiet pool and just a short walk to HH area. We utilized the Gurgling Suitcase often! I will definately be returning to OKW for our more relaxing type vacations.

One other thing to mention is there were so many Brits at OKW I wanted to linger just hearing then chat. Love the accents.

 

[dmoore22]

After returning from our girls only vacation at OKW, I just wanted to say fantastic!!!! We had a great time with mostly hanging out at the Miller's road pool, and at the main pool. Went to some parks in the evening. We were in building 17 and I must say it was a perfect location close to the bus stop and quiet pool and just a short walk to HH area. We utilized the Gurgling Suitcase often! I will definitely be returning to OKW for our more relaxing type vacations.

One other thing to mention is there were so many Brits at OKW I wanted to linger just hearing then chat. Love the accents.

So glad you shared your OKW experience with us. We are anxiously counting the days til our next visit. All 50-something days which are getting longer and longer and . . .

I love the cosmopolitan makeup of the guests.

 

[KatMark]

I just found this thread. We will be staying at OKW in a studio from September 25 - 29 and the pictures here are getting me very excited.

 

[dvczerfs]

I just found this thread. We will be staying at OKW in a studio from September 25 - 29 and the pictures here are getting me very excited.

hi kathy!

 

[KatMark]

hi kathy!

Hi, Dave.

 

[dmoore22]

I just found this thread. We will be staying at OKW in a studio from September 25 - 29 and the pictures here are getting me very excited.

HOME!! Be sure to check out The Gurgling Suitcase!

 

[merbobear]

Hi all! I was recommended to check out this thread, as we are trying to narrow down our resort choices for our upcoming trip (May 2012). We plan to rent dvc points and have considered AKV & BWV, but I recently started looking at photos of OKW and...I think I am pretty much sold!

I do have a question that I hope someone can answer for me - can adults order from the kid's menu @ Olivia's? We would love to have Mickey waffles every morning for breakfast, but I did not notice them on the Goods to Go menu..only on the kid's menu @ Olivia's.

If they do not allow adults to dine from the kid's menu, where would you suggest as the closest/most convenient place to get Mickey waffles (we will not have a car, so we will be dependent on disney transportation to hunt down our breakfast)!

Thanks!