OKW lovers thread !!!

[csharpwv]

I hate looking at resort photos! UGH! It just makes me want to BE THERE!

We stayed at Old Key West for the first time, this time last year - in a corner 1 BR - in building 62.

WE LOVED OUR STAY!

So, we are coming back to OKW for our winter stay this year! YIPEE!

I love how tropical the resort feels! It's like a bright and beautiful version of the Polynesian! While I like the darkness of the Polynesian, I love the brightness of OKW!

We don't own at OKW - and we aren't adding on, but we will definitely be staying at OKW more often!

Plus, we have been dining at Olivia's even before we ever stayed at OKW! It's a great restaurant, and more reasonably priced than similar restaurants on property I think. The key like pie is FANTASTIC!

Now, after seeing these pictures - I kind of hope we are in a ground floor unit this time!

 

[dmoore22]

Wow, thanks for posting that (and doing the leg-work!)! I just got that much more excited for our vacation!

No problem! I enjoy any opportunity to be sprinkled with pixie dust. MS at OKW, in my experience, has been very good about responding to any questions I have. Most of the time they say what I want to hear!

 

[crabbie1]

Hi All
I have just sat for 3 hours reading this thread.Well I must say I have siged more times than anything as I still have 72 days to go.
A few questions sorry.
This will be my second visit to OKW .The first time I stayed in a studio on the 2nd floor in building 25.It was a great location right by the bustop and a 5 min walk to the HH. When I requested last time just asked for near HH.We went in early december. This time we are going nov 8th for 5 nights then DCL then AKLV for 5
nights.
I have been reading all the posts and as we have a one bedroom this time due to my mom coming I was not sure which area to ask for. I currently have buildings 25-29 requested again but after reading this thread I am not too sure now. My mom will need to access the bathroom so we will need the two doors to enter.
My mom is registered disabled but will not class herself as although she does use a wheel chair for the parks because of the walking. We have not asked for an adapted villa and due to my fear of lizards etc we have asked for the second or third floor.
Can anyone advise me which area to ask for plz. I only asked for HH as we would like access to the refillable drinks station.
Does any other area have a drinks dispenser?
This and being near a bus stop are my only two reasons for asking for near HH.
Thankyou.
We too are going to buy into DVC this time and are in a real dilema where to buy.Now OKW has extended there contracts to 2057 and at $100 a point is is looking more and more tempting. I really am in a dilema where to buy as I love all the DVC resorts except SSR-Just didnt appeal to us at all. There are lots of things to consider when buying like contract length and what time of year we are likely to be going but my attitude is would I be happy staying at the same resort everytime if nothing else was availiable i.e at our home resort.Hand on heart I would say that to OKW AKLV and WLV.The others not so sure although BC also looks nice but the 2042 end is less tempting.
Anyway DB hasnt stayed at OKW before although loves AKLV where we stayed last year. I lovvvvve OKW and its lush surroundings and proximety to DTD. PLus at the moment we can get 200 points for $20000 compared to 180 at AKLV for $20160.Soooooooo hard.

Also we wont be driving and would like to have breakfast in the room a couple of days.Can you recommend a spermarket near OKW we can get a cab to get some groceries. I rememeber going to the crossroads a few years ago but cant remember which grocery store was there.
As I am not familiar with the US stores is there any where that does delivery? Only problem then is what to order

 

[crabbie1]

Oh Mgdpop meant to say lovely pictures.............another sigh

 

[Pirate Granny]

Our first trip "home" in November in a studio...I asked for top floor, golf course view...close to bus not required...we were in GV in #22 and the walk didn't bother us at all.

Can't wait. We've got ADR for 3D dessert and hubby is going on two mixology's. Thinking about doing either the new AK tour or segway at the campgrounds while hubby is golfing...

Of course the MVMCP too while we're there.

Can't wait to kick back and enjoy the peacefulness of OKW.

 

[chepic]

Our first trip "home" in November in a studio...I asked for top floor, golf course view...close to bus not required...we were in GV in #22 and the walk didn't bother us at all.

Can't wait. We've got ADR for 3D dessert and hubby is going on two mixology's. Thinking about doing either the new AK tour or segway at the campgrounds while hubby is golfing...

Of course the MVMCP too while we're there.

Can't wait to kick back and enjoy the peacefulness of OKW.

where's the mixology's????

thanks, che

 

[Pirate Granny]

Mixology's are 6pm in EPCOT...they had a reduced price for DVC, or was it just an earlier DVC reservation. He is going Sat and sun the last weekend.

 

[chepic]

Mixology's are 6pm in EPCOT...they had a reduced price for DVC, or was it just an earlier DVC reservation. He is going Sat and sun the last weekend.

tell me how they are.....I am going to have to investigate this. Is it only for the food and wine festival?

che

 

[dmoore22]

tell me how they are.....I am going to have to investigate this. Is it only for the food and wine festival?

che

Alas this is only for the F&W Festival. I would think you could have a mini-seminar at The Gurgling Suitcase.

 

[Pirate Granny]

Call member services...and yes, only for the F&W festival

 

[chepic]

Alas this is only for the F&W Festival. I would think you could have a mini-seminar at The Gurgling Suitcase.

Too bad.....we will be there in January for the marathon....you are right, will have to do it at the Suitcase.

che

 

[DisTito69]

Full on OKW lover here LOL

Tito

 

[dmoore22]

Full on OKW lover here LOL

Tito

Two things I never get tired of. 1) Staying at OKW and 2) Saying HOME to new OKW Lover members on the DISboards.

 

[DisTito69]

Well it feels so great to be welcomed here on the dis!
As far as OKW goes I think it is my fav DVC, the colours the quietness, the golf course, Jimmy Buffett, ahhhhhhhhhhh it doesn't get any better IMHO

Tito

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[sleepy jean]

We will be staying at OKW for the first time this weekend in a studio and I am really excited. We have stayed at SSR and BLT (our home resort) previously and like them both.

A few questions about OKW:

1) What time does the store close in OKW? Is it near check-in? Our flight doesn't get in until 11pm so we probably won't arrive until after midnight (using ME) or so but would like to get some milk for our toddler. Any suggestions if store will be closed?

2) Is there a DVD player in the studio?

3) Where in OKW is the best pool for toddlers and is there a playground?

TIA!

 

[heathers4um]

From what I remember, the General Store will be closed at that hour but it is located directly across from the check in area, just steps away. Maybe if the airport has a stand open, you can grab some individual bottles of milk on the way to ME? There is a DVD in the rooms, and you can rent movies from Communtiy Hall.

The pool area is wonderful for kids - they will love it.

I hope you will love OKW as much as we do!

We will be staying at OKW for the first time this weekend in a studio and I am really excited. We have stayed at SSR and BLT (our home resort) previously and like them both.

A few questions about OKW:

1) What time does the store close in OKW? Is it near check-in? Our flight doesn't get in until 11pm so we probably won't arrive until after midnight (using ME) or so but would like to get some milk for our toddler. Any suggestions if store will be closed?

2) Is there a DVD player in the studio?

3) Where in OKW is the best pool for toddlers and is there a playground?

TIA!

 

[dianeschlicht]

We will be staying at OKW for the first time this weekend in a studio and I am really excited. We have stayed at SSR and BLT (our home resort) previously and like them both.

A few questions about OKW:

1) What time does the store close in OKW? Is it near check-in? Our flight doesn't get in until 11pm so we probably won't arrive until after midnight (using ME) or so but would like to get some milk for our toddler. Any suggestions if store will be closed?

2) Is there a DVD player in the studio?

3) Where in OKW is the best pool for toddlers and is there a playground?

TIA!

1) The store will be closed then, so make sure you get some at the airport.

2) No DVD players in any DVC studios, but I think you can rent one. We just use our laptop and play it over the TV.

3) It used to be that there were small playgrounds at each of the neighborhood pools, but I seem to recall they took those out. There is a toddler sand are with HUGE sand pail etc behind the sandcastle slide near the main pool. I believe there is a wading pool there as well.

 

[SusieBea]

We will be staying at OKW for the first time this weekend in a studio and I am really excited. We have stayed at SSR and BLT (our home resort) previously and like them both.

A few questions about OKW:

3) Where in OKW is the best pool for toddlers and is there a playground?

TIA!

I believe there is still playground equipment at each of the pools, including the feature pool. I know in May there was a nice playground at the Turtle Pond pool, and last September, there was a nice, but smaller one, at the South Point pool. There was one at that time at the main pool, too, along with the wading pool Diane mentioned. Don't know from experience about Millers Road.

 

[heathers4um]

Diane, thanks for the clarification on the DVD players - I thought the refurbuished studios now had them.

1) The store will be closed then, so make sure you get some at the airport.

2) No DVD players in any DVC studios, but I think you can rent one. We just use our laptop and play it over the TV.

3) It used to be that there were small playgrounds at each of the neighborhood pools, but I seem to recall they took those out. There is a toddler sand are with HUGE sand pail etc behind the sandcastle slide near the main pool. I believe there is a wading pool there as well.

 

[vicki_c]

Thanks for bumping this up people, how timely for me! I'm bookmarking this so I can read at my leisure!