OKW lovers thread !!!

[jkfandel]

Thanks everyone.

A lot of people spend a lot of $$$ on souvies from their vacations - I spend a lot of time taking photos - those are my souvies.

Like I said before - we really did like Old Key West - it reminded me a lot of Vero which we also love. Very casual, laid back, relaxing. People seemed to be (to use my 19 yr old DDs word) chill there - not a lot of rushing around to get from here to there. People were actually mellow and relaxed - so nice after a few days in the parks.

On our last day TS Beryl went through and we didn't even leave the room except to check out a few movies and get some burgers at Goods to Go. And we didn't even feel like we were wasting precious time. It was nice to just sit in the room enjoying the rainy day and relaxing - while watching old Disney movies. We saw the Apple Dumpling Gang - and LOVED it.

Thank you so much for posting your pictures. You did a fabulous job!! They made me impatient to go!!!

 

[sherylcin]

Bee-u-ti-ful pictures!! Wow! They look like postcards! Can't wait for our first stay at OKW in January!!

 

[chepic]

Beaslyboo, so glad you had a great time.

Jennifer, love the pictures....going to try and get some of those great angles next time I go.


cheryl

 

[makemesmile]

Jennifer, Thanks for posting those beautiful pictures. Makes me even more excited for our 1st stay at OKW in 82 days.

 

[nappingbeauty]

i have a guaranteed hh reservation for July 29th thru August 10... however today i had knee surgery that was a little more involved than they originally thought. Do you think it is too late for me to get a two bedroom in rooms 61 thru 63? I really prefer a 2nd floor due to I must have fresh air while sleeping and leave bedroom door open at night.... would like to keep out as many critters as possible

 

[Deb & Bill]

i have a guaranteed hh reservation for July 29th thru August 10... however today i had knee surgery that was a little more involved than they originally thought. Do you think it is too late for me to get a two bedroom in rooms 61 thru 63? I really prefer a 2nd floor due to I must have fresh air while sleeping and leave bedroom door open at night.... would like to keep out as many critters as possible

Bldg 62, 63 and 64 are not hospitality house area. Plus you really don't want to leave the bedroom door open in August. Your AC will shut off. And if you have a dedicated two bedroom, that means the entire place will be shut off.

July and August in FL isn't the time to be leaving the door open anyway with all the biting, flying insects and high humidity. Just turn on the ceiling fan in the bedroom.

 

[NeedMorePoints]

Beautiful pics Jen. Headed back there in 3 weeks! Can't wait! Thanks for sharing.

 

[BEASLYBOO]

I must have fresh air while sleeping and leave bedroom door open at night.... would like to keep out as many critters as possible

Unfortunately, the humidity ridden air (far from fresh), if you keep the door open, will force the a/c to keep running, unless you raise the thermostat to prevent it from doing so, making every other room muggy, damp and uncomfortable.

As for asst. bugs, flying palmettos, lizards, spiders, etc., they're equiped to reach the 1, 2nd and/or 3rd floor, sorry!

P.S. The only fresh air we get in August comes from opening and closing the fridge door quickly and/or from hurricane/tropical force winds!

 

[chalee94]

Unfortunately, the humidity ridden air (far from fresh), if you keep the door open, will force the a/c to keep running, unless you raise the thermostat to prevent it from doing so, making every other room muggy, damp and uncomfortable.

As for asst. bugs, flying palmettos, lizards, spiders, etc., they're equiped to reach the 1, 2nd and/or 3rd floor, sorry!

i'm pretty sure that open windows + running the A/C also grows mold like you wouldn't believe. please don't do that...

 

[nappingbeauty]

thank you for the replies... I WILL be keeping the door closed at night

Laura

 

[mickey&minniealways]

Love , love, love OKW. Can't wait to go back. AKV was OK but just not the same feeling. Will be going back to OKW for sure.

 

[MommyBell08]

Staying here for the first time in September .... can't wait.....eeek

 

[Sammie]

Thanks for sharing photos, loved them.

 

[chepic]

i have a guaranteed hh reservation for July 29th thru August 10... however today i had knee surgery that was a little more involved than they originally thought. Do you think it is too late for me to get a two bedroom in rooms 61 thru 63? I really prefer a 2nd floor due to I must have fresh air while sleeping and leave bedroom door open at night.... would like to keep out as many critters as possible

Hey....we will be there Aug 4th - the 8th before heading over to Vero....maybe we can meet finally!!! Maybe a pool meet and greet?!?!?!

cheryl

 

[alwaysmagical]

This may have already been asked/answered before, so if that's the case, let me apologize now. Can anyone tell me, in which buildings are the one bedroom villas located? We have a beyond generous and giving friend who will be letting us use her DVC points and have decided to stay at OKW for the first time ever. She has enough points that we will be getting a one bedroom - I just need to know which building to request. And yes, I know requests don't always work out, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for some pixie dust! Thanks!

 

[chalee94]

This may have already been asked/answered before, so if that's the case, let me apologize now. Can anyone tell me, in which buildings are the one bedroom villas located?

all the buildings at OKW have 1BRs so far as i know.

if you want the HH (main lobby/pool/restaurant/boat dock) area, you would need to have your friend book that up front.

some of us prefer to be away from that area but opinions vary. feel free to look around at interesting threads, do some searches and ask questions to get a better idea of what to look forward to...

 

[OKW Lover]

This may have already been asked/answered before, so if that's the case, let me apologize now. Can anyone tell me, in which buildings are the one bedroom villas located? We have a beyond generous and giving friend who will be letting us use her DVC points and have decided to stay at OKW for the first time ever. She has enough points that we will be getting a one bedroom - I just need to know which building to request. And yes, I know requests don't always work out, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for some pixie dust! Thanks!

The way DVC works, if your friend books a 1BR that is exactly what you would get. No pixie dust required.

Each building has a mix of studio, 1BR and 2BR units, with some also have a Grand Villa (3BR) so, as the PP noted, there are 1BR units in all the buildings.

 

[Deb & Bill]

This may have already been asked/answered before, so if that's the case, let me apologize now. Can anyone tell me, in which buildings are the one bedroom villas located? We have a beyond generous and giving friend who will be letting us use her DVC points and have decided to stay at OKW for the first time ever. She has enough points that we will be getting a one bedroom - I just need to know which building to request. And yes, I know requests don't always work out, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for some pixie dust! Thanks!

The other thing to know. Most of the buildings do not have elevators and you have to use stairs. Some are three stories, some are two stories.

 

[alwaysmagical]

The other thing to know. Most of the buildings do not have elevators and you have to use stairs. Some are three stories, some are two stories.

Ok, then that brings me to my next question. I would prefer HH area and am wondering if anyone knows which buildings are two stories? The boyfriend has knee problems but is pushing me to try get a top floor room so he doesn't have to hear anyone above him. I would give up quiet for his ability to walk around the parks easier, but it's his first trip and I've been before (but not to OKW, which is why I'm clueless), so I'm trying to make it as much about him as I can.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Ok, then that brings me to my next question. I would prefer HH area and am wondering if anyone knows which buildings are two stories? The boyfriend has knee problems but is pushing me to try get a top floor room so he doesn't have to hear anyone above him. I would give up quiet for his ability to walk around the parks easier, but it's his first trip and I've been before (but not to OKW, which is why I'm clueless), so I'm trying to make it as much about him as I can.

Here's what Doc wrote up a few years ago.
building configurations at OKW
There are seven different configurations. I have assigned a letter designation to each type described below (these are my own observations and are NOT official.) All room rooms are numbered from right to left as you look at the building from the parking area. Each floor will be numbered by building number, floor and room. The studio on the lower right first floor of building 16 is #1610. The 1BR next door is #1611.

GV's are found in Buildings 15,16,19,22,25,29,43,48,49,51,53 and 63.
Buildings 62, 63 and 64 all have elevators but no other Buildings are accessible above the ground floor.
As of June 1, 2007 - all WDW resorts are smoke-free with no smoking allowed in rooms, balconies, and patios as well all public areas. There will be designated smoking areas available outdoors.

All of the following descriptions are listed from right to left, as you face the building from the parking area.

Type A buildings are all 3 stories.
1st Floor- S,1,2,2,2,1,S
2nd Floor- S,1,2,2,2,1,S
3rd Floor- 2,2,2
Buildings 13,20,21,23,26,27,28,32,33,34,36,37,39,41,42,45,46 ,47,50,52,54,56 and 62 are all Type A.

Type B buildings are all 2 stories.
1st Floor- S,1,2,1,S
2nd Floor- S,1,2,1,S
Buildings 11,17,24,30,31,40,44 and 55 are all Type B.

Type C buildings are all 3 stories.
1st Floor- S,1,2,2,1,S
2nd Floor- S,1,GV,GV,1,S (#6322 is a HCA GV)
3rd Floor- GV, GV (upper floors)
Buildings 15,16 19,22,25,29,43,49,51,53 and 63 are all Type C.

Type D buildings are all 3 stories.
1st Floor- 2,1,S,S,1,1,S,S,1,2
2nd Floor- 2,1,S,S,1 1 S,S,1,2
3rd Floor- 1,S,S,1 1 S,S,1
Buildings 14,18,35 and 38 are all Type D.

Type E- #48 is a 3 story building.
1st Floor- S,1,2,2,2,GV (#4815 is a HCA GV)
2nd Floor- S,1,GV,GV,GV,GV(upper Floor)
3rd Floor- GV,GV,GV (upper floor of all)

Type E- #49 is a 3 story building.
1st Floor- S,1,2,2,2,1,S
2nd Floor- S,1,GV,GV,GV,1,S
3rd Floor- GV,GV,GV (upper floor of all)

Building 48 and 49 are the only Type E buildings and each has a variant configuration.

TypeF is a 3 story building.
1st Floor- S,1,2,2,1,S,1,S
2nd Floor- S,1,2,2,1,S,1,S
3rd Floor- S,1,2,2
Building 64 is the only Type F.

TypeG is a 2 story building.
1st Floor- S,1,2,2,2
2nd Floor- S,1,2,2,2
Building 12 is the only Type G.