OKW lovers thread !!!

[dianeschlicht]

Okay, here's what Doc posted about the OKW building layouts.

There are seven different configurations. I have assigned a letter designation to each type described below (these are my own observations and are NOT official.) All room rooms are numbered from right to left as you look at the building from the parking area. Each floor will be numbered by building number, floor and room. The studio on the lower right first floor of building 16 is #1610. The 1BR next door is #1611.

GV's are found in Buildings 15,16,19,22,25,29,43,48,49,51,53 and 63.
Buildings 62, 63 and 64 all have elevators but no other Buildings are accessible above the ground floor.
As of June 1, 2007 - all WDW resorts are smoke-free with no smoking allowed in rooms, balconies, and patios as well all public areas. There will be designated smoking areas available outdoors.

All of the following descriptions are listed from right to left, as you face the building from the parking area.

Type A buildings are all 3 stories.
1st Floor- S,1,2,2,2,1,S
2nd Floor- S,1,2,2,2,1,S
3rd Floor- 2,2,2
Buildings 13,20,21,23,26,27,28,32,33,34,36,37,39,41,42,45,46 ,47,50,52,54,56 and 62 are all Type A.

Type B buildings are all 2 stories.
1st Floor- S,1,2,1,S
2nd Floor- S,1,2,1,S
Buildings 11,17,24,30,31,40,44 and 55 are all Type B.

Type C buildings are all 3 stories.
1st Floor- S,1,2,2,1,S
2nd Floor- S,1,GV,GV,1,S (#6322 is a HCA GV)
3rd Floor- GV, GV (upper floors)
Buildings 15,16 19,22,25,29,43,49,51,53 and 63 are all Type C.

Type D buildings are all 3 stories.
1st Floor- 2,1,S,S,1,1,S,S,1,2
2nd Floor- 2,1,S,S,1 1 S,S,1,2
3rd Floor- 1,S,S,1 1 S,S,1
Buildings 14,18,35 and 38 are all Type D.

Type E- #48 is a 3 story building.
1st Floor- S,1,2,2,2,GV (#4815 is a HCA GV)
2nd Floor- S,1,GV,GV,GV,GV(upper Floor)
3rd Floor- GV,GV,GV (upper floor of all)

Type E- #49 is a 3 story building.
1st Floor- S,1,2,2,2,1,S
2nd Floor- S,1,GV,GV,GV,1,S
3rd Floor- GV,GV,GV (upper floor of all)

Building 48 and 49 are the only Type E buildings and each has a variant configuration.

TypeF is a 3 story building.
1st Floor- S,1,2,2,1,S,1,S
2nd Floor- S,1,2,2,1,S,1,S
3rd Floor- S,1,2,2
Building 64 is the only Type F.

TypeG is a 2 story building.
1st Floor- S,1,2,2,2
2nd Floor- S,1,2,2,2
Building 12 is the only Type G.

 

[yellowfish78]

Thank you! This is what I was looking for! I thought I had found something in the past and couldn't find it again.

And I knew there weren't any hallways, I just wasn't sure how to explain what I was looking for. Sometimes its hard to explain what you need.

Thanks again everyone! Checking in online today since we are at our 10 day mark!!

 

[gonecrusin]

Thank you! This is what I was looking for! I thought I had found something in the past and couldn't find it again.

And I knew there weren't any hallways, I just wasn't sure how to explain what I was looking for. Sometimes its hard to explain what you need.

Thanks again everyone! Checking in online today since we are at our 10 day mark!!

You will be pleased. Have a great time and report back when you return, please.

 

[KatMark]

Hey friend! Have so much fun!!! I can't wait to hear your take on OKW (and AKV) when you get back

Hi there; I promise to report back. I can't believe we leave tomorrow.

Hoping you have a great vacation. Can't wait to spend time at OKW so when you return, share your joy and tell us how it went.

I will be sure to give a review when we are home.

 

[Simba22]

Hi there; I promise to report back. I can't believe we leave tomorrow.

I will be sure to give a review when we are home.

I can't believe you are leaving tomorrow either!! I can't wait to hear your review of OKW...only 291 days until I check-in there myself!

 

[godisneyfrommd]

hello all! I'm mike and my DW Katie and DS Tyler(4 months) will be proud owners of OKW with a December use year starting this year. For those of you with OKW experience, what do you think the chances of getting a # bedroom villa the first weekend in October of 2012 would be with a December use year? Thanks in advance

 

[Deb & Bill]

hello all! I'm mike and my DW Katie and DS Tyler(4 months) will be proud owners of OKW with a December use year starting this year. For those of you with OKW experience, what do you think the chances of getting a # bedroom villa the first weekend in October of 2012 would be with a December use year? Thanks in advance

Your UY should have no impact on when you book. You can book that reservation in November for October as long as you will have enough points for the reservation.

 

[Anna114]

Mike congrats on your purchase! I assume you mean a 3 bedroom? I assume since the number sign is on the same key as the 3 lol. Your use year should have nothing to do with you ability to book. As long as you have enough points banked, borrowed and current you should be ok. I've never booked a grand villa but my understanding is they go fast and there are not that many of them. I would book on the first day that you can. The DVC website tells you when your 11 months out is.

 

[godisneyfrommd]

thanks everyone! i was thinking about it because if I couldn't book until december, it would only be 10 months out for oct 2012 and some people would have a 2 month head start on me

 

[godisneyfrommd]

ok here is another question. we took a tour of the resort. we were thinking that the buildings with views of the water would be a nice one to try and get. would that be accurate?

 

[dianeschlicht]

ok here is another question. we took a tour of the resort. we were thinking that the buildings with views of the water would be a nice one to try and get. would that be accurate?

You can make that request when you book. Our favorite GV building is 15. Not a lot of water to view, but some. Just request water view when you book.

 

[bunkkinsmom]

ok here is another question. we took a tour of the resort. we were thinking that the buildings with views of the water would be a nice one to try and get. would that be accurate?

The GV in 63 has an amazing water view. Also VERY close to the Hospitality House even though it is not in the HH category. I would go so far as to say that the building 62/63/64 area is my personal favorite. I have stayed in that GV and it is beautiful!

 

[dmoore22]

ok here is another question. we took a tour of the resort. we were thinking that the buildings with views of the water would be a nice one to try and get. would that be accurate?

I would recommend the Hospitality House area. It's a short walk to "The Gurgling Suitcase" which has the best water view - - - and its a short stagger back to the room.

 

[chepic]

I would recommend the Hospitality House area. It's a short walk to "The Gurgling Suitcase" which has the best water view - - - and its a short stagger back to the room.

You slay me with your comments.....all very true!!!! We have stumbled "home" many a time from there.

cheryl

 

[dvczerfs]

You slay me with your comments.....all very true!!!! We have stumbled "home" many a time from there.

cheryl

darn buildings and room doors all start looking the same.

 

[saintstickets]

darn buildings and room doors all start looking the same.

It's okay. We're all DVC family here. If you end up at our room, come on in and sleep it off on the couch!

 

[dmoore22]

It's okay. We're all DVC family here. If you end up at our room, come on in and sleep it off on the couch!

That was your villa? I thought I was sleeping it off in the "Papa's Den!" hic

 

[chepic]

My husband did that one night with his buddies, so look out!!!! We will be down there in January for the marathon, so I will appologize now for any stumbling home that may occur!!

che

 

[Tony-NJ]

My husband did that one night with his buddies, so look out!!!! che

That sounds like an awesome time!

 

[chepic]

At least on the cruise his buddy was able to find a porthole to sleep in!!!