OKW lovers thread !!!

[Pirate Granny]

Thanks, we,re there on the 17th in HHH area, and want any bldg but 14' top floor.

 

[pigby]

Day 2 in a 2 bedroom at hospitality house area. Love the resort and our location with a nice view of water/fountain and golf course; hate the busses! Loony waits both days... Park crowds not too bad.

Good to know about the crowds but wondered about the buses - we didnt have an issue when we stayed there last - how long were you waiting?

We set off in less than 2 days but spending a few days at Universal first then 10 nights at OKW.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Thanks, we,re there on the 17th in HHH area, and want any bldg but 14' top floor.

Why not 14? We have stayed there twice and both times on the back side facing the golf course. There was no issue with it. The only issue I have with that building is how difficult it can sometimes be to cross the street to get to the bus stop.

 

[Pirate Granny]

I'm afraid we'll get the unit facing the drive with all the buses. Love my balcony, and wouldn't be able to sit and enjoy the view....14 and golf course view would be perfect. Not sure, but I think my daughter asked for bldg in the 20's..ressie is for HH, with a request for top floor. Looking for the posting with the room locations. We have a dedicated 2 bedroom. First night at BLT TP view for a special treat (and lots of points, since it's a Saturday). I will take a bus over from MK around 10 on Sunday am to check in, and get our room assignment. Plan on spending pool time at BLT that day as we have ADR for CRT at 5:30. 11 more sleeps...ALMOST SINGLE DIGITS. DGDs think they are going to Kansas...surprise for them

 

[dianeschlicht]

I'm afraid we'll get the unit facing the drive with all the buses. Love my balcony, and wouldn't be able to sit and enjoy the view....14 and golf course view would be perfect. Not sure, but I think my daughter asked for bldg in the 20's..ressie is for HH, with a request for top floor. Looking for the posting with the room locations. We have a dedicated 2 bedroom. First night at BLT TP view for a special treat (and lots of points, since it's a Saturday). I will take a bus over from MK around 10 on Sunday am to check in, and get our room assignment. Plan on spending pool time at BLT that day as we have ADR for CRT at 5:30. 11 more sleeps...ALMOST SINGLE DIGITS. DGDs think they are going to Kansas...surprise for them

There are far more units that do NOT face the entrance driveway. We did have a 1 bedroom on that side once on the second floor, but we never noticed bus noise. I wonder if it's because we were down in the back corner? Frankly, I've only heard the buses one stay in my many at OKW, and that was when we stayed one night in a studio in building 29 and we were right on the end next to the road. I've heard people complain about the bus turn arounds at buildings 21 and 51 also, and I've never had an issue in those buildings either. Maybe some people are just lighter sleepers than I am. Of course, we wouldn't hear the buses at all if they'd just fix those squeeky brakes! We always joke that it's a prerequisite for Disney buses to have squeeky brakes.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

How about Building #17. I just requested this building, top floor. I am so hoping for a golf course view (that is quiet)

 

[Duffy Lover]

I'm afraid we'll get the unit facing the drive with all the buses. Love my balcony, and wouldn't be able to sit and enjoy the view....14 and golf course view would be perfect. Not sure, but I think my daughter asked for bldg in the 20's..ressie is for HH, with a request for top floor. Looking for the posting with the room locations. We have a dedicated 2 bedroom. First night at BLT TP view for a special treat (and lots of points, since it's a Saturday). I will take a bus over from MK around 10 on Sunday am to check in, and get our room assignment. Plan on spending pool time at BLT that day as we have ADR for CRT at 5:30. 11 more sleeps...ALMOST SINGLE DIGITS. DGDs think they are going to Kansas...surprise for them

Whoo-Hoo!!!

I think in the best scenario, I would want any of the buildings from 23-26. I actually do not want to stay (if possible) in the 11-14 region. I just like having the Peninsular Road bus stop right there...

Regardless, there are only 10 more days 'till I get to tell my little girls we're not going to Kansas, but to Disney! They are going to freak out!

 

[Nicnic]

Hi,

Just wondering what the facilities are like for a 2&10yo?

We were looking at SSR but the sofa bed in the studio is probably not going to work for us wher as the OKW has the 2 beds and more space for a cot.

Also what buildings have a lift, we like to have upper floors so we can have the balcony doors open and not worry about a little one running off! Or are the patios on the ground floor enclosed?

Anything else you can say to convince me it's the best place for our family would be great.THANKS

Just thought I would add we usually stay POFQ so we ae used to outdoor entry. But not such a big resort.

 

[Checkers]

Hi,

Just wondering what the facilities are like for a 2&10yo?

We were looking at SSR but the sofa bed in the studio is probably not going to work for us wher as the OKW has the 2 beds and more space for a cot.

Also what buildings have a lift, we like to have upper floors so we can have the balcony doors open and not worry about a little one running off! Or are the patios on the ground floor enclosed?

Anything else you can say to convince me it's the best place for our family would be great.THANKS

Just thought I would add we usually stay POFQ so we ae used to outdoor entry. But not such a big resort.

We love OKW! I am not sure which buildings have elevators and I'm sure someone else will have that info but I can tell you that the 1st fl. patios are enclosed so your little one would be confined. Also, the OKW studios are the most spacious of all the DVC resorts. Have fun!

 

[DVC Jen]

I have to say thank you thank you thank you to whomever it was that recommended buildings 45 and 46 to me. We have been home just over a week from our first stay at OKW. We got a one bedroom in building 45 - first floor. At first I was a little leery of the first floor, but when I thought about dragging all of our luggage up those stairs - I was glad to have it.

We had a HUGE patio and AMAZINGLY pretty view of the canal. We really really liked it.

While it hasn't come close to taking the place in our hearts that VWL (our home resort) has (die-hard Moosehead here) it is at the top of the list of our favorite DVC resorts.

 

[chalee94]

Also what buildings have a lift?

OKW has 49 buildings and only 3 have an elevator: building numbers 62, 63 and 64. those 3 are typically reserved for medical issues, if i recall correctly.

 

[OKW Lover]

Correct on the "new" building numbers.

For those with medical issues, these are not your only options. All the other buildings have accessible units and 1/3rd+ are ground floor.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Hi,

Just wondering what the facilities are like for a 2&10yo?

We were looking at SSR but the sofa bed in the studio is probably not going to work for us wher as the OKW has the 2 beds and more space for a cot. ....

You know that DVC resorts do not provide cots, right? You'll have to bring your own and the studio only sleeps four plus one under the age of three.

 

[dianeschlicht]

I have to say thank you thank you thank you to whomever it was that recommended buildings 45 and 46 to me. We have been home just over a week from our first stay at OKW. We got a one bedroom in building 45 - first floor. At first I was a little leery of the first floor, but when I thought about dragging all of our luggage up those stairs - I was glad to have it.

We had a HUGE patio and AMAZINGLY pretty view of the canal. We really really liked it.

While it hasn't come close to taking the place in our hearts that VWL (our home resort) has (die-hard Moosehead here) it is at the top of the list of our favorite DVC resorts.

It was probably me who recommended that. I LOVE buildings 45 and 46!!!

 

[smithgrandchild]

Does anyone know if down pillows are available at OKW? We are BCV/AKL members and haven't stayed at OKW in a while, although we love the place.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Does anyone know if down pillows are available at OKW? We are BCV/AKL members and haven't stayed at OKW in a while, although we love the place.

No, and I'm very thankful for that!

 

[MSUmom]

I got up to page 151 and I have to leave. I wanted to make sure I subscribed. My family is going Dec 27 - Jan 5. I will have 2 teenager boys. I was looking at Building 41 or 43 to be near the Arcade and turtle pool. We are in a 2 bedroom Villa. Any thoughts or comments. This will be our first stay at OKW. Thanks.

 

[SusieBea]

I got up to page 151 and I have to leave. I wanted to make sure I subscribed. My family is going Dec 27 - Jan 5. I will have 2 teenager boys. I was looking at Building 41 or 43 to be near the Arcade and turtle pool. We are in a 2 bedroom Villa. Any thoughts or comments. This will be our first stay at OKW. Thanks.

The Turtle Pond area is our favorite. A couple of things you might want to know - the arcade there is not large; that might not matter to you; the one near the Hospitality area is larger. Also, I would not recommend building 41 because the view is awful (runoff pond w/ a fountain and a lot of traffic noise); building 43 or 42 would be fine, as would 44, 33, 35. It's not a very long walk from any of those buildings to the pool area.

 

[MSUmom]

The Turtle Pond area is our favorite. A couple of things you might want to know - the arcade there is not large; that might not matter to you; the one near the Hospitality area is larger. Also, I would not recommend building 41 because the view is awful (runoff pond w/ a fountain and a lot of traffic noise); building 43 or 42 would be fine, as would 44, 33, 35. It's not a very long walk from any of those buildings to the pool area.

Thanks for your info. I am so torn. I would love 45 or 46 but I am afraid that is what everyone else is requesting. I then was looking at 15 or 16 but then remembered only rooms over 30 have the second door to the bathroom which will be needed. I guess it is a good thing I have 6 more months to figure it out.

 

[MSUmom]

I have another questions for those folks who have just been there. When we were at SSR in March, their refills included several different teas. Does OKW offer them too? If not my DD may be driving over to SSR to get her teas.