OKW lovers thread !!!

[starwarsclark]

Hi all,
One of my sons turns 18 at the end of July and we go to the magic and our first trip to OKW on the 4th August - Do you know if I can arrange anything special at OKW for him to celebrate just turning 18 please?

 

[BobNed]

Speaking of porches, does a 2 BR have 2 separate porches? I thought it was just one, but then (somewhere along my research) I swear I saw a 2BR layout with 2 separate porches.

A 2 BR lock-off has two balconies. One for the studio, and one for the 1 BR. A dedicated 2 BR has only one balcony.

 

[Fundytrail]

What time do the pools close for the night please.

We'll be at OKW for 3-15 June and I'm going to request the Turtle pond area when I check in online, can someone also tell me if the 1 bed villas there are in buildings with 2 floors or 3 please?
Ideally we'd like the top floor of a 2 floor building, if that's possible, 3rd floor seems a little too far to walk .

One last query, do all the 1 beds have balcony access from the bedroom as well as the living area?

We've stayed onsite before at POR and loved it, we're really looking forward to OKW and the extra space.

Looking at the sign right now, Pool and spa. Open 7 AM to 11 PM.

 

[merbobear]

A 2 BR lock-off has two balconies. One for the studio, and one for the 1 BR. A dedicated 2 BR has only one balcony.

Thanks...is it out of the ordinary to request a dedicated 2BR? 2 balconies is not important to me at all, and I'm not sure why but I just have a feeling that I would prefer dedicated to lock off!

 

[gonecrusin]

Hi all,
One of my sons turns 18 at the end of July and we go to the magic and our first trip to OKW on the 4th August - Do you know if I can arrange anything special at OKW for him to celebrate just turning 18 please?

You should call and have it noted on the reservation and remind them when you check in. They will have balloons and a card, they asked who the persons favorite character was, Mickey, Minnie, etc...

Thanks...is it out of the ordinary to request a dedicated 2BR? 2 balconies is not important to me at all, and I'm not sure why but I just have a feeling that I would prefer dedicated to lock off!

No, a dedicated 2 bedroom also doesn't have an exit door to the front.

 

[BobNed]

Thanks...is it out of the ordinary to request a dedicated 2BR? 2 balconies is not important to me at all, and I'm not sure why but I just have a feeling that I would prefer dedicated to lock off!

I wouldn't say it is out of the ordinary. Sometimes people want the second entrance or the kitchenette and would book a lock-off. Before online booking, MS would almost always give you a dedicated 2 BR unless you specifically asked for a lock-off, or they didn't have a dedicated available.

 

[merbobear]

I wouldn't say it is out of the ordinary. Sometimes people want the second entrance or the kitchenette and would book a lock-off. Before online booking, MS would almost always give you a dedicated 2 BR unless you specifically asked for a lock-off, or they didn't have a dedicated available.

Oh ok thanks! I am not sure if there is a spot in online check in for me to indicate I would prefer a dedicated..if there is not, should I skip online check in? Or if I do online check in, is it still possible to amend my preferences in person when we get there? We arrive at MCO @ 10:25 am, so we will get to OKW fairly early in the day, so I don't anticipate our room necessarily being ready for us when we arrive..if that makes any difference.

 

[BobNed]

Oh ok thanks! I am not sure if there is a spot in online check in for me to indicate I would prefer a dedicated..if there is not, should I skip online check in? Or if I do online check in, is it still possible to amend my preferences in person when we get there? We arrive at MCO @ 10:25 am, so we will get to OKW fairly early in the day, so I don't anticipate our room necessarily being ready for us when we arrive..if that makes any difference.

It isn't a request. You either book a dedicated or a lock-off. It should be noted on your confirmation too.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Thanks...is it out of the ordinary to request a dedicated 2BR? 2 balconies is not important to me at all, and I'm not sure why but I just have a feeling that I would prefer dedicated to lock off!

At OKW, if you book a two bedroom, they usually give you a dedicated two bedroom villa, unless you specifically request a lockoff. Giving you a lockoff when you didn't request one, ties up a studio and a one bedroom.

 

[merbobear]

It isn't a request. You either book a dedicated or a lock-off. It should be noted on your confirmation too.

At OKW, if you book a two bedroom, they usually give you a dedicated two bedroom villa, unless you specifically request a lockoff. Giving you a lockoff when you didn't request one, ties up a studio and a one bedroom.

OHHHHH...now I get it! Took me a minute!

Thanks for the info!!

 

[dianeschlicht]

Thanks...is it out of the ordinary to request a dedicated 2BR? 2 balconies is not important to me at all, and I'm not sure why but I just have a feeling that I would prefer dedicated to lock off!

You will automatically be booked in a dedicated when you book UNLESS there isn't one available. In that case you will be put in a lock off and they will note it on the reservation. You can see it on the website when you check your vacations on the member page.

 

[shirleyanneko]

Thanks for all the beautiful pictures- we are staying at OKW in Sept., and it looks beautiful! Can't wait!

 

[WDWMom]

We will be home in just a few days and we can not wait. Excited to see how green everything is and to see the Flower/Garden show. Hope to spend some time at Fuego or just sit out by pool with good Cigar.

This may have been posted, but I don't think there is a smoking area at the pool. You may have to go elsewhere to a smoking section.

 

[Pirate Granny]

I believe by turtle creek pool the smoking area may be over by the picnic tables and grills...at least someone was smoking a stogie there when I was there...noticed 'cause it reminds me of my dad.

 

[grad_dis_nut]

So I am within our 10-day window for checking into OKW and went online to do the online check-in. I had seen the screenshot of the request options a few pages back in this thread, but when I got to that screen for my own reservation, there was no option for "Request Near Turtle Pond". It seemed you could request near hospitality house, near Miller's Road, near South Point, near transportation, ground floor, or pack n' play, but no Turtle Pond. Anyone know why that might be?

 

[Fundytrail]

So I am within our 10-day window for checking into OKW and went online to do the online check-in. I had seen the screenshot of the request options a few pages back in this thread, but when I got to that screen for my own reservation, there was no option for "Request Near Turtle Pond". It seemed you could request near hospitality house, near Miller's Road, near South Point, near transportation, ground floor, or pack n' play, but no Turtle Pond. Anyone know why that might be?

Strange, as it was there on April 11th

 

[Deb & Bill]

Strange, as it was there on April 11th

I'm surprised they have Hospitality House area as a request because it is a booking category, not a request. I think it is still screwed up.

Plus every villa already has a Pack and Play. Why bother with that request?

 

[Fundytrail]

I'm surprised they have Hospitality House area as a request because it is a booking category, not a request. I think it is still screwed up.

Plus every villa already has a Pack and Play. Why bother with that request?

They put you near HH area, ie they had me booked into building 27 after checking the box. I did not stay in the room as it was not ready at noon and our flight left at 2:30 AM and we need to clean up so we took a room on Millers Rd. that was ready.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=44660450#post44660450

 

[mlittig]

I did on-line check in the beginning of April and the Turtle Pond area was listed I just got back from 10 marvelous, magical days at Old Key West

 

[grad_dis_nut]

I did on-line check in the beginning of April and the Turtle Pond area was listed I just got back from 10 marvelous, magical days at Old Key West

So weird that it wasn't available when I did online check-in. And I read through the options several times AND had DH check just in case I somehow missed it. Oh well. You know what? We'll be at OKW in two days and I don't really care WHERE we are located--I'm just thrilled we're going to be there!!