OKW lovers thread !!!

[dianeschlicht]

How many minutes did it take you to walk from building 45 to the HH?

We have reservations for 6 adults (one of whom would sleep in the living room area) in a 2 bedroom in HH area, but I was considering changing them and requesting buildings 30 or higher for the extra door to the bathroom (to give my husband and I privacy).

I know everyone seems to think buildings 45-46 have beautiful views, but I also know there is no guarantee we will get these buildings.

What do you think? Should I change my reservation? I know it's important to my husband to be able to walk to the tennis courts and the pool, but we walk all the time at home. Also, there's the Gurgling Suitcase to think about...and the walk home...

Love buildings 45 and 46, and it takes about 5 minutes to walk it at a leisurely pace.

 

[Woosterguy]

In Feb we were in building 46 and it took us 10 min. to walk to HH. This was at a leisurely pace. I agree liked building 45 46 area.

 

[FunkyDuck]

We thought the new sleeper sofa (platform style) was uncomfortable. The one that flips from the back (BCV and BWV for sure) was more comfortable.

We were in a 1-B/R Bldg 45 in Nov. The sleeper sofa mattress was about an inch thick. Maybe. It was like lying directly on the the hard springs! Even with the eggy thingy on it.

But the sleeper chair was heavenly!

And the rest of the place was PERFECT!

Sleeper chair gets two thumbs up!

Ugh...this scares me. My husband is a snorer and I see me out on the pullout sofa with my teenage daughter....son on the chair...YIKES...I wish I could afford the 2BR Villa and guarantee myself a bed. Thank you all for your honest opinions!!

 

[mlittig]

scottmel, here are some photos of the refurbished studio:

The kitchenette area in the studio:

Balcony in building 45 right on the canal:

 

[dianeschlicht]

In Feb we were in building 46 and it took us 10 min. to walk to HH. This was at a leisurely pace. I agree liked building 45 46 area.

That would be a VERY leisurely pace! I've never had it take that long.

 

[HiHoOffWeGo]

We are a family of ten and is OKW for us so we may be in one place or something else. Please tell us how to proceed and about what we should expect.

This is a GM GP with two daughter and their families. There are 3 couples but one couple either needs a king (Football player type)or he gets the queen. DS5 DD10 DD14 DD15. DS5 will do floor duty if needed. DD10 could sleep with Mom if King is not available for Mom and Dad. The two teenage girls are cousins and will sleep together.

Some help please and if possible a floor plan and some idea on costs. Are we crazy and best get three rooms as in the past?

Forgot to mention this is for June 2013. 2012 is already booked. Thanks

 

[cpbjgc]

Just got back - some pics for those waiting.

Main Pool

Waiting for the ferry

Hospitality House

Olivia`s entrance

Enjoying a drink on the patio of 2511 (Blue Moon Valencia Amber Ale ) while the sun sets.

Missing it already!

 

[Deb & Bill]

We are a family of ten and is OKW for us so we may be in one place or something else. Please tell us how to proceed and about what we should expect.

This is a GM GP with two daughter and their families. There are 3 couples but one couple either needs a king (Football player type)or he gets the queen. DS5 DD10 DD14 DD15. DS5 will do floor duty if needed. DD10 could sleep with Mom if King is not available for Mom and Dad. The two teenage girls are cousins and will sleep together.

Some help please and if possible a floor plan and some idea on costs. Are we crazy and best get three rooms as in the past?

Forgot to mention this is for June 2013. 2012 is already booked. Thanks

Get three separate rooms. It will be a lot easier. Big boy dad just needs to suck it up for the trip.

 

[DVC Jen]

Just got back - some pics for those waiting.

Main Pool

Waiting for the ferry

Hospitality House

Olivia`s entrance

Enjoying a drink on the patio of 2511 (Blue Moon Valencia Amber Ale ) while the sun sets.

Missing it already!

Beautiful shots. You are making me so excited about staying there. We are doing a 5 night cruise on the Magic before and I am not sure which one I am more excited about - the cruise or OKW!

 

[FunkyDuck]

Thank you soooo much for the beautiful pictures of the resort!! They are truly lovely. I am still freaking out over the sleeper sofa...LOL...but these pics keep me super excited!!!

 

[HiHoOffWeGo]

Thanks deb & bill. We just thought a villa would be nice and a little up scale than POR has been when we all go. Thanks!

The big boy is 6'6" and wears a 6X T-shirt. More a problem for my daughter (6') if she does not have a king like at home.

We want something new in 2013 so CSR or CBR for 3 rooms. DD39 and family will do CSR in june so we will see.

My DW was the one interested in OKW. I was into AKV.

Thanks!!!

 

[Fundytrail]

"cpbjgc" Great pictures!

Thanks, 16 days away for us

 

[dianeschlicht]

We are a family of ten and is OKW for us so we may be in one place or something else. Please tell us how to proceed and about what we should expect.

This is a GM GP with two daughter and their families. There are 3 couples but one couple either needs a king (Football player type)or he gets the queen. DS5 DD10 DD14 DD15. DS5 will do floor duty if needed. DD10 could sleep with Mom if King is not available for Mom and Dad. The two teenage girls are cousins and will sleep together.

Some help please and if possible a floor plan and some idea on costs. Are we crazy and best get three rooms as in the past?

Forgot to mention this is for June 2013. 2012 is already booked. Thanks

For 10 you will need to get a grand villa. No need to worry about beds or bed sizes that way. There will be 2 queens, 2 doubles, 1 king, 1 queen sleep sofa, and 1 twin sleeper chair. There will also be 4 bathrooms....a must with those teen girls!

 

[BEASLYBOO]

"cpbjgc" Great pictures!

You know I've taken 100's of OKW pictures over the years but I never tire of looking at other peoples pictures of the resort!


June can't come soon enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[HiHoOffWeGo]

dianeschlicht - thanks! That would do it. Perfect for 6 females. Where do I find cost and floor plan please.

I have two sisters living in Mn. Where is Lakeville?

 

[hmillerbarilla]

PP: cost, look up Mousesavers. Depending on time of year, a discount might be available. But, those Grand Villas are sometimes hard to get. Call early and call often. From your previous posts I assume you're not DVC, but if you are, some floor plans can be found in older DVC planning books. Or check allears, they have great photos of all the rooms and sometimes floor plans.

We just got back from 1 night at POR and 5 nights at BLT. It was NOT relaxing. We are such OKW people. Now seeing those pics (thank you!!) just reminds me what we did wrong. We didn't stay at OKW!

and I'm doing BLT again this summer!!! DH's family wants to go there. Maybe we'll pool hop over to where we belong!

... and I won't take a pool chair, I promise!

 

[Pirate Granny]

HiHoOff We Go...we rented a GV at OKW March 2011. 7 adults 4 kids....loved it so much we bought a resale at OKW. Rented from a wonderful person...but it wasn't cheap! We also made sure to rent right at the 11 month mark to ensure we got it. Had to pay when reservation was confirmed. So if you want June, that's July of this year. Check the site to see how many points u will need for your stay. Good luck. This June We'll be at BLT for one night in a 2 bedroom, then move to OKW, HH area in 2 bedroom for a week. 4 adults, two children. Then just hubby and I at BCV for the three more days to recoup!

 

[PrincessAlways]

We'll be going back to OKW 5/18-23!! Meeting family there & can't wait!!

 

[Twende]

We'll be going back to OKW 5/18-23!! Meeting family there & can't wait!!

We will be there May 17 -21. I am so needing this trip!

 

[PrincessAlways]

We will be there May 17 -21. I am so needing this trip!

Maybe we should try to meet up??