OKW lovers thread !!!

[DVC Jen]

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!

Thank you and good luck. I am in awe of those that can run like that.

 

[Pirate Granny]

Yep there is a path from OKW to DTD and then you could go through SSR and back to DTD and back to OKW. I understand, but it's a shame that they don't let runners on the cart path at LBV golg course before the golfers, at that time of year the don't tee off unti 7:45 and if your an early runner you'd be done...

 

[BigEeyore]

Yep there is a path from OKW to DTD and then you could go through SSR and back to DTD and back to OKW. I understand, but it's a shame that they don't let runners on the cart path at LBV golg course before the golfers, at that time of year the don't tee off unti 7:45 and if your an early runner you'd be done...

Thank you! That is great info. Yes, I'd probably be done or close to done by 7:45 (got to get back and shower to make it to RD)

 

[Deb & Bill]

Yep there is a path from OKW to DTD and then you could go through SSR and back to DTD and back to OKW. I understand, but it's a shame that they don't let runners on the cart path at LBV golg course before the golfers, at that time of year the don't tee off unti 7:45 and if your an early runner you'd be done...

They are out grooming the courses early in the morning and will chase you off. Plus the path isn't illuminated at night, so it might be dark. But you can follow the path to DTD and walk/run through DTD.

 

[elyse43230]

I've read through A LOT of this thread but still a little unclear about this:

So as I understand it, you can take a bus (except DTD) from say, South Pointe bus stop and get off at the HH. Now how do you get BACK to the South Pointe if walking isn't an option?

Thanks!

 

[Pirate Granny]

Take a resort or DTD bus (as DTD goes in the opposite direction) so, HH is the first stop. The rest of the buses HH is the final stop before they head out to the Parks.

 

[elyse43230]

Take a resort or DTD bus (as DTD goes in the opposite direction) so, HH is the first stop. The rest of the buses HH is the final stop before they head out to the Parks.

Okay, DTD bus makes sense but... Resort bus? What is that? Like one for OKW?

Sorry, I'm just still unsure how to maneuver around this place. I've only stayed at Poly and POFQ. My parents are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary and can't walk too much so I want them to be able to go to HH and back to our room but not have to walk.

Thanks for the help!

 

[jimmytammy]

On the DVC website, there is a list of requests that can be made I believe at 10 days out from your arrival, anyone have this list of OKW? This is what I am looking for. I know I saw one on a thread back some time ago, but cant find it.

 

[gray52]

Okay, DTD bus makes sense but... Resort bus? What is that? Like one for OKW?

Sorry, I'm just still unsure how to maneuver around this place. I've only stayed at Poly and POFQ. My parents are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary and can't walk too much so I want them to be able to go to HH and back to our room but not have to walk.

Thanks for the help!

There's an internal bus that runs throughout OKW so you can always use it to get around the resort. However... Knowing park buses stop at the HH last, you can hop on any park bus and end up there. Going back to your villa, you can take an internal bus or a DTD bus. Personally, I feel most buildings are within an easy walk, anyway.

 

[bmeninga]

The boat ride is a treat in itself!!!

 

[Happy99]

staying at OKW for the first time as a regular reservation (not points) we have a two bedroom

My question is that my DH sometimes can at times have some knee pain and I am worried about the stairs and luggage with stairs. I have requested ground floor. Should I change my request to ground floor or building 62, 63 or 64? I think those are the ones with elevators correct?

Would putting two requests be too much?

The other question I had is where is the boat access to downtown Disney? We will have a car but our first night we have dinner at House of Blues and was thinking maybe it would be easier taking the boat


TIA

 

[jcanary]

Unless you have a reservation that is by the hospitality house, bldg 62 -64 will not be possible as that is allocated as Hospitality buildings.

 

[bunkkinsmom]

Unless you have a reservation that is by the hospitality house, bldg 62 -64 will not be possible as that is allocated as Hospitality buildings.

Is that new? They weren't HH category when I was there 18 months ago?

 

[Deb & Bill]

Unless you have a reservation that is by the hospitality house, bldg 62 -64 will not be possible as that is allocated as Hospitality buildings.

No, Bldg 62, 63 and 64 are not HH area. They are often reserved for medical needs though because of the elevators.

 

[jimmytammy]

staying at OKW for the first time as a regular reservation (not points) we have a two bedroom

My question is that my DH sometimes can at times have some knee pain and I am worried about the stairs and luggage with stairs. I have requested ground floor. Should I change my request to ground floor or building 62, 63 or 64? I think those are the ones with elevators correct?

Would putting two requests be too much?

The other question I had is where is the boat access to downtown Disney? We will have a car but our first night we have dinner at House of Blues and was thinking maybe it would be easier taking the boat


TIA

I would request 1st floor, and when you get there, you may be able to see if 62-64 are open. Requests for those would be a real shot in the dark

 

[okw2012]

I booked on the web and simply requested an accessible villa. I checked with MS and was told that the villa would either be on 1st floor or have an elevator

 

[Pirate Granny]

You will have a handicapped bathroom with an accessible request.

 

[eandesmom]

Would love some advice on a room request!

We are booked in a 1b. There are 5 of us so I really need/want it to be in a building that has the dual bathroom entry, which I understand would be buildings 30 and up. This is a resort only stay for us, no parks and no car so being close to HH is something we'd really really like, especially as it's our first visit and it's a short one. We'll be visiting DTD and other resorts so that close access would be really nice to have!

Buildings 62,63,64 seem perfect. My current request is for those buildings, which means it shows as a Millers Road request with a sub note for those buildings. Or at least member services say the note is in there for the specific buildings but obviously I can't see that part, all that shows is Millers Road. I've since learned that those are the only buildings with elevators, making them a prime HA request location and the rest of Millers Road are lower numbered buildings so single door access to the bathroom (via the master).

So...my question is this.

Do I even have a chance at those buildings or is the risk we get an older building too high and I should change the request to Turtle Pond or South Point?

I am not planning to do online check in, we will arrive around noon on a Friday, and the resort isn't sold out.

Thanks!

 

[OKW Lover]

I'd say that since your prime interest is having that second door you would be better off changing your request to just "Building 30 and higher". While some prefer one section over another (we like turtle pond), overall there really isn't that much of a difference.

 

[eandesmom]

I'd say that since your prime interest is having that second door you would be better off changing your request to just "Building 30 and higher". While some prefer one section over another (we like turtle pond), overall there really isn't that much of a difference.

Member services didn't seem to think that was an option on the requests, saying all the requests are by location, or HA which matches the online check in options.