OKW lovers thread !!!

[Cdnmommy]

They are by the pool...you will have to listen to the great Xmas music while grilling send me a PM with your name/email for the tree exchange. We had the greatest studio facing the 5th hole

Just sent you a PM!

 

[dmoore22]

It seems like it has been almost two months since last visiting the DISBoards. My DW and I did spend an extended weekend in early October to take advantage of the Food & Wine Festival and MNSSHP. We were in route when the news of the passing of Steve Jobs was announced. Flags were flying at half-staff throughout the WDW properties.The obvious is that we were not disappointed. We did notice that the CMs were going out of their way to make sure all was well from check-in to the end of our stay. While there the front desk called at ask if the room met with our approval and if we had any other needs. This was first time we stayed on Miller's Road after being a member for nearly a decade. Within a week of our arrival home we received a very nice thank you card from OKW/DVC, signed by Mickey and Friends that we found rather touching. Oh, and suitable for framing. Based on our short visit, and the esprit de corps of the CMs, it would seem that Claire Bilby has had an immediate positive impact on DVC. That being said, my only complaints: those darn mechanisms on the Roman shades and the notice regarding decorating the balconies of the villas during Christmas.

 

[Pirate Granny]

Where was the decoration notice. We were there the week before thanksgiving and didn't receive a notice...also didn't get a card on our return

 

[Buffman]

Where was the decoration notice. We were there the week before thanksgiving and didn't receive a notice...also didn't get a card on our return

We were there in Bldg 64 also, and also nothing.

On an entirely different topic: the wireless in 64 is VERY weak. I ended up using my Apple Airport Express

 

[Shadeaux]

We were there in Bldg 64 also, and also nothing.

On an entirely different topic: the wireless in 64 is VERY weak. I ended up using my Apple Airport Express

We were in bldg 46 the week before Thanksgiving and we didn't get a card either. Not a big deal because other than problems with the wireless signal in that building too, everything else at OKW was great. I was able to use my netbook on the balcony, but inside it was very iffy.

 

[BobNed]

Where was the decoration notice. We were there the week before thanksgiving and didn't receive a notice...also didn't get a card on our return

I think dmoore22 is referring to the e-mail sent to all members and the notice that was on the member site (since removed). See this thread:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2834182

 

[dmoore22]

Where was the decoration notice. We were there the week before thanksgiving and didn't receive a notice...also didn't get a card on our return

We were there the second weekend in October. We had a great time at the F&W Festival and also took in MNSSHP. We celebrated a belated 41st wedding anniversary while there. In spite of the all the rain the last two days of our stay we had wonderful time. As others mentioned we received the notice/reminder regarding the policy prohibiting decorating the balconies of the villas via email (http://www.dvcnews.com/index.php/dv...c-issues-notice-regarding-holiday-decorations). The "Thank You" card was a totally unexpected and pleasant surprise.

 

[Tony-NJ]

Folks - I have not been on this thread in a while but wanted to address something. The horrible blinds on the doors to the balcony's / patio's! I was just in Key West last week and we had those blinds on the windows in our room!!! We just looked at each other and said I won't touch them LOL. They were actually VERY easy to use vs the ones at OKW! They were loose hanging, maybe that was the difference? Anyway I thought I would tell you that they can work without a fight!

 

[SusieBea]

Folks - I have not been on this thread in a while but wanted to address something. The horrible blinds on the doors to the balcony's / patio's! I was just in Key West last week and we had those blinds on the windows in our room!!! We just looked at each other and said I won't touch them LOL. They were actually VERY easy to use vs the ones at OKW! They were loose hanging, maybe that was the difference? Anyway I thought I would tell you that they can work without a fight!

We've made probably 4-5 trips to OKW since the renovation was completed, and each time had an patience issue with the roman shades on the patio doors. However, when we were there in bldg 34 the first week of December, they worked perfectly as designed in our unit. Go figure!

 

[TheIncredibles!]

We've made probably 4-5 trips to OKW since the renovation was completed, and each time had an patience issue with the roman shades on the patio doors. However, when we were there in bldg 34 the first week of December, they worked perfectly as designed in our unit. Go figure!

We were just there last week. the blinds worked just fine, the issue we had is that they rolled up soooo slowly. We opened and closed them every day because we like light and it too way too long to do it. They need to get new mechanisms that retract the blinds faster.

 

[SusieBea]

We were just there last week. the blinds worked just fine, the issue we had is that they rolled up soooo slowly. We opened and closed them every day because we like light and it too way too long to do it. They need to get new mechanisms that retract the blinds faster.

Yes, that's my point. The earlier visits we'd made following the renovation, it took forever to retract the blinds, but during this last visit, the blinds in that unit worked as they should have. So, do some of them work and some of them not so much???

 

[Twende]

I hate to report this but our experience at OKW was .

We checked in on Sunday 12/11 to what was suppose to be a special needs, 2nd floor elevator building. We ended up on first floor in a non-elevator building. I was not happy as part of the reason for 2nd floor is to keep a certain someone from sneaking away(dementia). But we accepted the room.

We unpacked. I hate living out of suitcases. DD went to change the baby on the bed in the 2nd bedroom and found the bed covered in rodent droppings!

We have never in decades of years ever even had a dirty room. I was shocked. I called the front desk and within 2 minutes someone was at our door. She was shocked also. The immediately began searching for another villa for us. None were open so we were moved to Kidani.

I was disappointed because I wanted to experience OKW. Oh well maybe another trip.

I hated packing back up and moving and then unpacking but within a few hours we were settled again. They did credit our account $100. for our trouble and time.

We laughed that Mickey turds AKA Chocolate Kisses would have been fine but the real thing was a bit much!

 

[dmoore22]

Yes, that's my point. The earlier visits we'd made following the renovation, it took forever to retract the blinds, but during this last visit, the blinds in that unit worked as they should have. So, do some of them work and some of them not so much???

We'll be there next week. I'll be curious as to the functioning of the blinds from Hades. Our last few trips, weather permitting, its easier just to open the door rather than fight with the Roman shade mechanism. Fortunately the door opens toward the adjoining unit which affords us privacy while letting in some sunlight.

Has anyone noticed if the guests have been decorating their balconies or has DVC been aggressive in enforcing the rule (which I haven't been able to locate in any of our DVC literature) prohibiting guests from decorating the balconies?

 

[SusieBea]

Has anyone noticed if the guests have been decorating their balconies or has DVC been aggressive in enforcing the rule (which I haven't been able to locate in any of our DVC literature) prohibiting guests from decorating the balconies?

The week we were at OKW (12/3 - 12/11), there were a few balconies w/ lights strung, including the one next to ours. But not nearly as many as usual. The lights on those decorated were not taken down. Someone on here suggested that if no other guest complained, there was no enforcement of the rule. We enjoyed our neighbors' lights, but I didn't take what I usually do because I have to obey the rules. It's a character flaw I have. I hope they continue to not enforce it.

 

[Blueyed Girl]

Hi everyone!

We love going to okw each year for our trips to wdw. Last June we were able to stay in a newly renovated 1 bedroom villa which included a sleeper chair as well as the usual sleeper sofa. We are thinking of bringing my mother along this year. We also have a 7 year old son. I am hoping to have the sleeper chair again so that my mother can have a bed to herself. (my son will do the sleeper chair). Can anyone tell me if the sleeper chair is pretty much standard in all of the 1 bedrooms by now? Am I going to have to request it? I dont want to end up getting stuck without it.

 

[dmoore22]

The week we were at OKW (12/3 - 12/11), there were a few balconies w/ lights strung, including the one next to ours. But not nearly as many as usual. The lights on those decorated were not taken down. Someone on here suggested that if no other guest complained, there was no enforcement of the rule. We enjoyed our neighbors' lights, but I didn't take what I usually do because I have to obey the rules. It's a character flaw I have. I hope they continue to not enforce it.

I'm reluctant to decorate if its been prohibited. With my luck I'd be the one in which they would decide to enforce this rule. We'll probably stick with our candles in the window and perhaps string lights on the inside around the windows and french doors.

 

[stitchfan18]

2 weeks tomorrow we'll be at OKW! I'm already feeling like the kid in that old Disney commercial that is too excited to sleep!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Hi everyone!

We love going to okw each year for our trips to wdw. Last June we were able to stay in a newly renovated 1 bedroom villa which included a sleeper chair as well as the usual sleeper sofa. We are thinking of bringing my mother along this year. We also have a 7 year old son. I am hoping to have the sleeper chair again so that my mother can have a bed to herself. (my son will do the sleeper chair). Can anyone tell me if the sleeper chair is pretty much standard in all of the 1 bedrooms by now? Am I going to have to request it? I dont want to end up getting stuck without it.

All the OKW one bedroom villas have the sleeper chair.

 

[lauran cameron]

2 weeks tomorrow we'll be at OKW! I'm already feeling like the kid in that old Disney commercial that is too excited to sleep!

me too! I am already packed and ready to go! It has been a few years since I have gone "home" to OKW I'm feeling nastalgic

 

[helenvaz]

Can anyone please tell me what time the buses to Downtown Disney start running in the morning please ( we'll be there early June) .