OKW lovers thread !!!

[eandesmom]

We are booked in a 1B, HH and I've just now found out that all those buildings only have access to the bathroom via the master. As a family of 5...with 2 teens...not ideal!

So if my choices are limited to buildings 30-64 (and knowing I need to change booking category to do that), what should I request?

Ideally I really wanted a high floor and marina view and close to main pool. This is a resort only stay, no parks. We will be going to DTD via boat and then other resorts via either Epcot or MK so bus access is nice but not a big deal to walk either. Could care less about a golf course view but would like something pretty to see out of the balcony as we love our balcony time! We will not have a car.

 

[OKW Lover]

Buildings 62, 63 and 64 are probably the best for you. They are physically near HH, but aren't part of that booking category. They do have the extra door to the master bath through the laundry room.

 

[eandesmom]

Buildings 62, 63 and 64 are probably the best for you. They are physically near HH, but aren't part of that booking category. They do have the extra door to the master bath through the laundry room.

Thanks!!

 

[alwaysmagical]

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.

This is an amazing amount of information! So, if I'm reading this correctly, and I want the top floor of a two story building, near the HH, I would ask for buildings 11 or 12... do I have that right? Thanks for this!

 

[nappingbeauty]

Cheryl.... I would love to get together one afternoon at the pool!!! the only day not good for me is the fourth.... we are talking about driving to Cocoa or Vero for the day....

At Last our paths will cross.... I will message you before we leave with my cell number.

 

[chepic]

Cheryl.... I would love to get together one afternoon at the pool!!! the only day not good for me is the fourth.... we are talking about driving to Cocoa or Vero for the day....

At Last our paths will cross.... I will message you before we leave with my cell number.

Awesome. We leave RI on the 3rd and will be at OKW on the 4th by around noonish. We are there until Wed the 8th and then head over to Vero. So we will have to meet up at the pool for a drink or two!!!

che

 

[jimmytammy]

Can anyone tell me which bldgs have elevators? We have stayed in one, bldg. 64, but chances of getting that again are slim and none

 

[OKW Lover]

Only buildings 62, 63 & 64 have elevators. If stairs are a problem for you then you should probably request a 1st floor unit.

 

[jimmytammy]

Only buildings 62, 63 & 64 have elevators. If stairs are a problem for you then you should probably request a 1st floor unit.

Its not, we just really liked the elevators

 

[Deb & Bill]

Its not, we just really liked the elevators

That's what you get for staying at that high falutin' Villas at Wilderness Lodge. Spoiled, spoiled I say.

 

[jimmytammy]

That's what you get for staying at that high falutin' Villas at Wilderness Lodge. Spoiled, spoiled I say.

Deb, you are too much! We really like OKW, its become like a second home, love the size of the rooms, the peacefulness(its a lot like VWL in that regard) and the pts to stay a lot more reasonable than all other DVCs at WDW.

That elevator deal really spoiled me for sure. Love top floor rooms, but stairs work on my knees, what to do, what to do??

 

[Pirate Granny]

Those stairs are killers at the end of the day. We had a 2 bedroom, third floor two kids under 5 angpd a huge stroller...but it was so great 1330. We would get off at Pennisula road and walk back...smile

 

[webcs]

Deb, you are too much! We really like OKW, its become like a second home, love the size of the rooms, the peacefulness(its a lot like VWL in that regard) and the pts to stay a lot more reasonable than all other DVCs at WDW.

That elevator deal really spoiled me for sure. Love top floor rooms, but stairs work on my knees, what to do, what to do??

After all we eat while at Disney, I think we need those stairs boy...LOL

 

[jimmytammy]

After all we eat while at Disney, I think we need those stairs boy...LOL

Me too

 

[jimmytammy]

Can someone list the categories or requests for rooms that are available for OKW on the DVC website. I have seen them once when booking but dont remember all of them. Little concerned when I have to get to the point of allocating points from different contracts, just to see that page. Scared I might hit the wrong button and book by mistake. Got a Dec trip coming and hoping to call in requests to DVC.

 

[Pinkocto]

Can someone list the categories or requests for rooms that are available for OKW on the DVC website. I have seen them once when booking but dont remember all of them. Little concerned when I have to get to the point of allocating points from different contracts, just to see that page. Scared I might hit the wrong button and book by mistake. Got a Dec trip coming and hoping to call in requests to DVC.

There's at least two more steps after that so it would be hard to book by mistake, but I understand. There's the normal categories of studio, 1BR, 2BR, 2BR lock-off, and 3BR Grand Villa, and each can also be booked near Hospitality House which is the same amount of points just guaranteeing that you'll bd near the HH. Was this what you were asking, or something else?

 

[jimmytammy]

There's at least two more steps after that so it would be hard to book by mistake, but I understand. There's the normal categories of studio, 1BR, 2BR, 2BR lock-off, and 3BR Grand Villa, and each can also be booked near Hospitality House which is the same amount of points just guaranteeing that you'll bd near the HH. Was this what you were asking, or something else?

I remember seeing something like SouthPointe, Turtle Pond, etc.

 

[OKW Lover]

I remember seeing something like SouthPointe, Turtle Pond, etc.

Those two sections just refer to a general location and are not specific booking categories.

 

[Pinkocto]

I remember seeing something like SouthPointe, Turtle Pond, etc.

Yes, those are areas in the resort you can request but has nothing to do with points.

 

[BigEeyore]

Jennifer - loved your photos! Thanks for sharing.

We spent one night in a studio at OKW in February prior to heading over to AKV, just to check out the resort and save points, and we really loved it! So, now we have our first official OKW stay in October coming up and I can't wait.
I will be right in the middle of my training for the WDW marathon (my first!) when we will be at OKW, and I was wondering about jogging paths at the resort. I know there is one around the resort, but it is only about 1.5 miles long, and I will be needing to run around 15 miles at that time. Is there a path that goes from OKW to DTD to SSR and back to OKW? Some nice big loop I could do to get some miles in? I really want to stay off the roads if possible and stick to paths to be safe.
Can't wait to be at OKW! I am afraid we are going to fall in love with it and not want to stay anywhere else anymore!