OKW lovers thread !!!

[yellowfish78]

We had a queen bed with sleeper sofa in our studio at the Wilderness Villas on our honeymoon, but it was HA with the walk in shower. I wonder if OKW is the same?

 

[dvczerfs]

We had a queen bed with sleeper sofa in our studio at the Wilderness Villas on our honeymoon, but it was HA with the walk in shower. I wonder if OKW is the same?

all the studios have two queen beds in them at okw.

 

[88golf88]

I know at one time I saw pictures of the refurbished rooms at OKW. We are planning our first trip "home" and I just wanted to find that link again. Does anyone have it?? Or tell me which page on this thread I can find it?

 

[mlittig]

Here are some pictures of Old Key West refurbished rooms

This is the kitchen with granite counters:

This is another angle of the kitchen into the dining area:

This is the living room with the sleeper chair and sofa bed:

This is the bedroom with access to the balcony:

This is from the bedroom looking into the jacuzzi area:

 

[mlittig]

Here are some pictures of the refurbished studio at Old Key West

Two queen size beds:

Looking toward the balcony:

Kitchenette area:

The bathroom:

Gorgeous balcony view from building 45:

Hope these help I can't wait to go back there in April and August

 

[Candy Orlando]

I made a video of a one bedroom.

 

[DVC Jen]

Hi all.. just cancelled a ressie we had for Vero and changed it to 6 nights (in May) in a one bedroom. Before that we will be on the Magic (5 nights). This will be our first stay at OKW and I am really looking forward to it.

I have a question. I am planning on doing most of our meals in our room. After we get off the Magic we will drive into Orlando and make a grocery stop before heading onto OKW. They will hold all of our groceries for us..correct? Then when our room is ready they will bring them to us just like our luggage?

Requested buildings 45 or 46. it will be me, DH and our two adult DDs ages 23 and 19.

Any hints of fun activities we can do at the resorts? Kind of want to make this a more relaxed trip and enjoy the resort as much as we do the parks.

 

[Simba22]

Here are some pictures of the refurbished studio at Old Key West

Hope these help I can't wait to go back there in April and August

I didn't want to take up space copying all the pics again but THANK YOU for posting these! We're staying at OKW for the first time this July and although I'm excited for the trip, I was having a hard time getting excited about the resort! I feel like there's just no pics out there, and even less of the refurbished rooms! If you have more, please share! They definitely helped to get me pumped for stay there!

 

[Butterflygirl35]

I just got back from okw and loved it.. We had an amazing time, the resort and rooms are beautiful. The staff was great.... I can't even think of one negative except that I had to go home... Time to start thinking about my next trip...

 

[wdwchamp]

DW and I are looking forward to our 5 day stay at OKW studio. This will be our first DVC members stay.

 

[dmoore22]

We had a queen bed with sleeper sofa in our studio at the Wilderness Villas on our honeymoon, but it was HA with the walk in shower. I wonder if OKW is the same?

As mentioned previously the OKW studios have two queens rather than a queen with a sleeper sofa. Only the HA studios have the walk-in shower or, more appropriately, a roll-in shower for the mobility impaired/wheel chair bound. The regular studios have a tub with a shower.

 

[Pirate Granny]

Although we are two late middle aged young, we went to the marshmallow roast, rented a movie, sat on the balcony...walked to the HH from Bldg 37' sat in the hot tub.. Had one heck of a good time for eight nights in a studio.

 

[Sweetpeamd]

I'm planning a stay at OKW and I just read that the HH area often fills early. The trip I'm planning is only 2 months away so I'm concerned I may not be able to get a 2 BR near the HH.

Does the Turtle Pond area pool have a slide, or just the main pool? Do they have activities (pool parties) at the TP pool or just the main?

Also, is the Turtle Pond Snack Shack open for breakfast? We would only need baked goods, not a full quick service breakfast.

Thanks!

 

[dmoore22]

I'm planning a stay at OKW and I just read that the HH area often fills early. The trip I'm planning is only 2 months away so I'm concerned I may not be able to get a 2 BR near the HH.

HH is a separate booking category, hence, in many cases if you don't reserve at the 11 month window the odds are greatly diminished. They are not impossible but a challenge all the same. You can wait list for that category. Buildings 16, 62, 63, and 64 are excellent locations to request as per proximity to HH and the main pool. We stayed in 64 the week between Christmas and New Years and found it more convenient than some of the other buildings that are classified as "HH".

Does the Turtle Pond area pool have a slide, or just the main pool? Do they have activities (pool parties) at the TP pool or just the main?

Turtle Pond is one of our favorite areas in which to stay. When our children were teenagers they actually preferred Turtle Pond to the main pool. Turtle Pond does not have a slide or activities.

Also, is the Turtle Pond Snack Shack open for breakfast? We would only need baked goods, not a full quick service breakfast.

We have not stayed at Turtle Pond since becoming empty nesters so others may be able to answer this question much better than us. The Turtle Shack always seemed to be on flex time. Most often it was open for a "brunch/lunch" as opposed to a breakfast. It's operations appeared to be affected by the seasons and the weather.

Thanks!

 

[Deb & Bill]

...Also, is the Turtle Pond Snack Shack open for breakfast? We would only need baked goods, not a full quick service breakfast.

Thanks!

The Turtle Shack is open seasonally. And not for breakfast at all as I remember. You'll need to get your baked goods elsewhere.

 

[SusieBea]

The Turtle Shack is open seasonally. And not for breakfast at all as I remember. You'll need to get your baked goods elsewhere.

Deb's correct. They usually open at 11 or 11:30. And what they consider "seasonal" seems to change as occupancy levels shift and change (as you would expect).

 

[Butterflygirl35]

Although we are two late middle aged young, we went to the marshmallow roast, rented a movie, sat on the balcony...walked to the HH from Bldg 37' sat in the hot tub.. Had one heck of a good time for eight nights in a studio.

Love the Marshmallow Roast.. I pretend its for the kids but it is really for me.... LOL

 

[disney*mom*82]

DH just suprised me by booking a week at OKW, in a 2 bedroom. I know nothing about the resort, Im happy that all Im hearing is great things, but I have a few months now to learn all about it. We are bit POR fans, but he got offered a deal he just couldnt pass up.

We are me and DH, DS15, DD12, DD4, we have been to WDW plenty, will be going in March which will be DD4 7th trip. I just want to know any secrets or must dos about this resort.

 

[nappingbeauty]

DVC JEN.... we always go shopping before checking in.... and yes they will hold your groceries and deliver them to your room when it is ready.

Laura

 

[boundfordisney]

we are hoping to do a first time stay late August after our cruise on the fantasy. Dh and I are taking 2 of our grandchildren who are 16 and 15. We are planning for a 2 bedroom, has anyone used garden grocer during their stay? I was thinking I could order milk , breakfast sort of things, any thoughts on this and do you think my grandlids will like the resort? we have stayed at yacht club and cbr on previous stay and they loved those resorts, I figured they would love to have their own room and thats the reasoning behind this pick . thought about beach club villas but the pictures of this resort look amazing and we like to try out somewhere a little different. Any and all info will be a great help thanks Leslie