OKW lovers thread !!!

[dianeschlicht]

Do we need reservations for Olivia's on a Friday evening?

What time of year?

 

[Fundytrail]

What time of year?

April 20th to be exact

 

[dianeschlicht]

April 19th to be exact

In that case...Yes, get a reservation.

 

[mlittig]

I am at my 180 day mark so I was able to make my ADR's today I got everything I wanted including two dinners at Olivia's for their super yummy prime rib

 

[bitohoney]

Hey y'all! I just wanted to say that I'm really excited about my 1st OKW stay for Christmas...in a studio, just me and DD18. I'm not a DVC member but this resort is very appealing to me. I switched resorts 6 times and just wasn't content about any of them except for this one! The pictures are beautiful and I can't wait! I hope Olivia's is good since I made ADR's for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Not all on the same day of course!
DD18 still thinks we are staying at a moderate and she's a resort snob. I think she'll love it!

 

[GoofyTroopOf6]

subbing.

We will be there in less than 2 weeks now. Woot woot! I'll come back to catch up on this thread.

 

[hollis]

DD18 still thinks we are staying at a moderate and she's a resort snob. I think she'll love it!

Thanks for sharing. That sounds like fun. I'm sure your DD will love the pleasant surprise. Keep us posted.

 

[bbluvsdis]

Hey all...are you at OKW for Xmas season...Join in the fun share a Christmas tree. I donated one and had a blast getting ornaments in theme...I noticed that the tree will be sitting in the luggage room from Nov 20 until Dec 19...it will be lonely without a family to look after it. Write Mr Shiney....I know there has to be OKW lovers staying during this time!!!!

Thanks for the tree! I just sent a PM to be on the list for your lovely tree from Nov. 29 to Dec. 7th. I will take care of it so it won't be lonely!

 

[bbluvsdis]

Now that I think of it I have a couple of questions for the OKW lovers. We will be staying for the first time at OKW and will be in the HH area. Where can DH go in the morning to refill his mug with coffee if he doesn't make it in the room? Do we need to make ADRs at Olivia's or is it a walk up kind of place? I thought we would eat breakfast there a few times and lunch on arrival day. I am excited to stay at this beautiful resort. Any other insider info would be great. Thanks!

 

[Dee77]

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We will be there in less than 2 weeks now. Woot woot! I'll come back to catch up on this thread.

We will be there at the same time- I hope you all love it as much as we do. Although I do want to apologize in advance if my loud cackling laughter while on the slide offends or disrupts anyone. I can't help it, it just bursts out as I think about my DD having gone down that slide so many times when she was just three and her Dad and I never thought to check it out first. That slide is what has turned my DD into a water park enthusiast-

Have a great trip!

 

[dianeschlicht]

Now that I think of it I have a couple of questions for the OKW lovers. We will be staying for the first time at OKW and will be in the HH area. Where can DH go in the morning to refill his mug with coffee if he doesn't make it in the room? Do we need to make ADRs at Olivia's or is it a walk up kind of place? I thought we would eat breakfast there a few times and lunch on arrival day. I am excited to stay at this beautiful resort. Any other insider info would be great. Thanks!

I've never filled my coffee mug anywhere but our villa, so no information on that, but Olivia's is a sit down restaurant. Depending on when you go, you may or may not need ADRs for meals. We have never bothered with ADRs because we tend to eat at times most others aren't interested in. If you will be there during the holidays though, I would make an ADR. If you are staying in a 1,2 or 3 bedroom villa, you will have a full kitchen, which is much more convenient for coffee and breakfast than going to a restaurant of any kind. I like putting the coffee on as soon as I get up. That way I can have a cup while others are getting ready for the day, and I'll be starting a second pot before I make the oatmeal!

 

[gonecrusin]

Now that I think of it I have a couply the e of questions for the OKW lovers. We will be staying for the first time at OKW and will be in the HH area. Where can DH go in the morning to refill his mug with coffee if he doesn't make it in the room? Do we need to make ADRs at Olivia's or is it a walk up kind of place? I thought we would eat breakfast there a few times and lunch on arrival day. I am excited to stay at this beautiful resort. Any other insider info would be great. Thanks!

You can fill your mug at Good's the counter service by the pool near the HH.

 

[gonecrusin]

Thanks for the tree! I just sent a PM to be on the list for your lovely tree from Nov. 29 to Dec. 7th. I will take care of it so it won't be lonely!

Where did you find Mr Shiney's email address?

 

[bbluvsdis]

If you click on the person's screen name on the left it gives you the option to send them a private message. Go to the Christmas tree thread and you will find him in the first post.

 

[Pirate Granny]

My bad. Mr Shiny...excited that the tree won't be in storage for long....come on people...check the dates. Anymore OKW Xmas visitors...

 

[dianeschlicht]

Not everyone wants to mess with decor on vacation. About the most we'll do is put up a few lights on the balcony. Unfortunately, our December trip this year is at Kidani instead of OKW.

 

[TheIncredibles!]

If you click on the person's screen name on the left it gives you the option to send them a private message. Go to the Christmas tree thread and you will find him in the first post.

Where is the Christmas tree thread?

 

[gonecrusin]

Where is the Christmas tree thread?

Search Christmas Tree and pick the one that was started by Mr Shiny. Good luck!

 

[Tony-NJ]

Just returned on Saturday evening from a 10 night stay in a 2BR in building 27 on the first floor - loved it accept for the stupid blinds on the doors. Was that a joke? Loved having the extra room for MIL. I had requested a golf course view and we were on the 5th tee. When we checked in the guy told us that our room wasn't ready but 3 other 2BR's were on the first floor - buy the time we decided on which one we would take the other three were gone LOL.

Loved staying at OKW again - though we had upstairs neighbors who for some reason had their kids up and jumping, moving furniture, and banging at 5:30 AM the last few mornings of our trip. I don't remember hearing all that noise before they ripped up the carpet, then again maybe we had considerate neighbors LOL.

Ate in Olivia's many times for breakfast, 1 dinner (not great at all) and 1 lunch. I read so much about the prime rib there and when I got it - it was about the same grade as a Charlie Browns - not good or even tastey. I got one from Shula's later in the week and that was a prime rib! I guess you get what you pay for. There were three of us and none of us cared for our dinner.

The staff was exceptional as always and the villa was spotless. Had a great time! Will post some pics later.

 

[Dacia]

Just got back Sunday.

This was our first time at OKW...loved it. Had a 2B @3424. You're all right...those blinds are weird.

My only complaint is with the front desk.

Upon arrival I went up to the little old lady as everyone else was making balloon sculptures.

She was very sweet but it took us over half an hour to check in.

I had asked for top floor in #45 or #46 but they weren't available. She showed me some top floor choices in other buildings and we picked #34. But after a long day at the festival we got to our room and it was not top floor after all that.

Also the concierge desk made mistakes on both my DH's and DB's passes.

But everyone was very nice and a pleasure to engage with.

I would definitely return to OKW...very homey...loved the Gurgling Suitcase group playing cards out on the picnic tables.

But if we go back expressly for the Food & Wine, I think we'll stay over by EPCOT. I get vertigo that lasts for almost a month from elevators and the bus rides activated it for some reason. Must be getting old.