OKW lovers thread !!!

[yellowfish78]

Just checking my ticker! ;-) First stay at OKW!

I'm going to ask on the transportation board too, but for those that drive in from 95, really how bad is I-4? We plan on stopping at a Super Walmart up by Sanford (seems to work well for lunch/naptime for DS) and we were wondering if it was worth taking the tolls around the city and come in from 417 to 536... Has anyone done that?

 

[dvczerfs]

Just checking my ticker! ;-)

looks almost as good as mine.

 

[2Xited4Disney]

I'll be there in 4 days! Can't wait to experience OKW for the first time!

 

[KatMark]

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

Thanks; will do.

 

[dmoore22]

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.

I would believe you can. I have before, but not at Olivia's. If they balk just quote Walt Disney.

"Adults are only kids grown up." and

"I make them for the child in all of us, whether we be six or sixty."

 

[merbobear]

I would believe you can. I have before, but not at Olivia's. If they balk just quote Walt Disney.

"Adults are only kids grown up." and

"I make them for the child in all of us, whether we be six or sixty."

Good call!

I think we are all 100% on board with OKW for our vacation. The grounds look beautiful, the rooms are huge, boat to DTD, I love the look of the renovated rooms...it is going to be an amazing vacation! My mom will be celebrating her first visit, and she seems excited about the patio/balcony area...it looks much larger than the balconies at other DVC resorts. YAY! I'm excited

 

[BethanyF]

Is there a direct way (boat?) to get to SSR from OKW? Thanks

 

[dmoore22]

Is there a direct way (boat?) to get to SSR from OKW? Thanks

Watercraft service is available to Downtown Disney, with connecting service to Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island and Disney's Port Orleans Resort at Downtown Disney Marketplace.

 

[dianeschlicht]

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!

You can order anything you want from the menu UNLESS you plan to pay for it with the dining plan. If you plan to use the dining plan, I believe adults will not be able to get a children's menu item unless they pay out of pocket for it.

 

[csharpwv]

I can't wait for our November vacation - 1BR at OKW!!!!

We own at 4 resorts, and have stayed at OKW once before... about this time last year - and WE LOVED IT! Can't wait to go back!

 

[heathers4um]

Hiya Neighbors

I just booked a trip last minute - we leave in 71 days!

Sadly, we cant go "home" this time. OKW was booked! And as happy as I am to have found something, I was really hoping for even just a studio, but it seems as though the peeps have finally caught onto our secret!

Just felt the need to stop by and say hello, and ease my guilt for going somewhere else this time! Off to pine over OKW pics!

 

[mickeysbestfriend]

but we need to keep Old Key West a secret!

Everyone that owns at the other resorts are filling up our home and it's getting tough to get a room! If I wanted others to come I would invite them!

 

[mom2t]

I'll be there in 4 days! Can't wait to experience OKW for the first time!

My favorite of all the places we have stayed. Was there just this past Jan. and will return there if the opportunity arrises.

 

[dmoore22]

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.
Thanks!

Out of curiousity I emailed member services and received the following response:

"Thank you for contacting DISNEY VACATION CLUB®.

We appreciate your interest in DISNEY VACATION CLUB.

Olivia's confirms that, although it does not appear on the menu, they do
have an adult option for Mickey's Waffles. Just ask your server and
they will be more than happy to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance.

Sincerely,

Vern

Member Services | Online Communications
DISNEY VACATION CLUB"


I think I've found another "Hidden Mickey" at Olivia's!

 

[Twinkly-Tink]

So I'm seriously thinking about a stay on a 1BV next October as we can get some fantastic rates here in the UK at the moment (that include free dining!!!).

I've pretty much read nearly all the pages on this thread and I am now getting so excited about staying here (even though I'm not booked yet as waiting on my sister to return from holidays as she and by BIL and nephew are also coming too!!)

So my question is in relation to storage for clothes - how much is there and where is it??. We're looking at 1BV as we can save c$1600 in difference to a 2BV and I'm sure we will be fine for living space as we've already all stayed together in a holiday apartment in Turkey in the mediterranean which was a LOT smaller than the rooms I've seen on Youtube for the 1BV. But on none of the videos I've seen has anyone shown the storage space??

I know for the 2 door bathroom entry I need a room in building 30+ and as we won't be having a car I was swaying towards seeing if we could get a room in the 60's buildings.

So could one of you OKW experts help me please and confirm before I take the plunge and book !!!

TIA

Lynn

 

[dmoore22]

So I'm seriously thinking about a stay on a 1BV next October as we can get some fantastic rates here in the UK at the moment (that include free dining!!!).

I've pretty much read nearly all the pages on this thread and I am now getting so excited about staying here (even though I'm not booked yet as waiting on my sister to return from holidays as she and by BIL and nephew are also coming too!!)

So my question is in relation to storage for clothes - how much is there and where is it??. We're looking at 1BV as we can save c$1600 in difference to a 2BV and I'm sure we will be fine for living space as we've already all stayed together in a holiday apartment in Turkey in the mediterranean which was a LOT smaller than the rooms I've seen on Youtube for the 1BV. But on none of the videos I've seen has anyone shown the storage space??

I know for the 2 door bathroom entry I need a room in building 30+ and as we won't be having a car I was swaying towards seeing if we could get a room in the 60's buildings.

So could one of you OKW experts help me please and confirm before I take the plunge and book !!!

TIA

Lynn

Here is a link to some nice photos of the renovated villas: http://allears.net/acc/g_okw.htm

There is a hall closet and a TV armoire in the master bedroom with plenty of storage. Also there is storage in the cubby in the dining area. When we've stayed we really didn't need to pack a lot since there is a laundry with a full size washer and dryer.

 

[Twinkly-Tink]

Here is a link to some nice photos of the renovated villas: http://allears.net/acc/g_okw.htm

There is a hall closet and a TV armoire in the master bedroom with plenty of storage. Also there is storage in the cubby in the dining area. When we've stayed we really didn't need to pack a lot since there is a laundry with a full size washer and dryer.

Thanks so much - photos are a great help!!

 

[Pattiwig]

There is also storage in that bench thingy next to the TV armoire. The drawers in the nightstands are large too.. But I agree, with the washer and dryer you can cut down on the amount of clothes.

 

[hmillerbarilla]

My sister fit all sorts of stuff in the cabinets below the countertop near the dining room table. Plus with the Master closet and the entry closet you should be fine on storage space.

What is this bench thingy that you all are talking about? The ottoman? Was there stuff in it?

I haven't posted much since we've been home. I'm so busy getting the kiddies ready for school.

OKW was just wonderful. Did I mention that we had no trouble with the saving of pool chairs? There were always plenty available. Our new favorite spot is the sandy area near the steps into the pool far away from the slide. Perfect spot. Little DD hated the pool so she would stand on the first step and pout. Such fun!

Goods was much better this trip than our trip last year. Everything was FRESH and good. We ate there several times and really enjoyed it. Olivia's was also fantasic. We had a lunch there and everything was really delicious! My favorites are the appetizers. The conch fritters and crabcakes are soooo yummy!

We only ended up taking the boat to DTD once, but it is such a lovely ride and I wish we would have done it more. I was surprised at how busy DTD was, and couldn't believe the amount of people!

The villa was so comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay. I think OKW is one of the most relaxing resorts that Disney has to offer. We just love it!

I still have to download our pics. Hopefully there are some good ones!

 

[NicolaFred]

We are 17 days away now and getting extremely excited.

I know when weve stayed at pop century, we faxed the resort 3 days before to request an area.. is this possible for okw, or any other way to request a block?? We are really wanting 46 or 45.

Also, is there any charge for the sauna??