OKW lovers thread !!!

[MisKaren1]

We were in building 16 last week and I LOVED that location.
Awesome view, quick to bus stop, hh, and the pool. Only thing lacking was the second bathroom door.

 

[disneydreaming92701]

We are unsure if we want hh area. Dh and I need to talk if not near hh what areas are easiest walks to the hh area as kids love the feature pool. We will drive to the parks as dh gets annoyed with the buses so bus stop area doesn't matter. I like turtle pond area but from the map can't tell which building would be best for hh access and turtle pool access

 

[MisKaren1]

We are unsure if we want hh area. Dh and I need to talk if not near hh what areas are easiest walks to the hh area as kids love the feature pool. We will drive to the parks as dh gets annoyed with the buses so bus stop area doesn't matter. I like turtle pond area but from the map can't tell which building would be best for hh access and turtle pool access

Building 16 is very convenient to one of the parking lots too.
Honestly, I am glad I didn't research what building to stay at I was so pleasantly surprised with 16.

 

[Laz1985]

Well, you won't get the Hospitality House area since that is reserved for members on points. Just call DRC and add your request to your reservation for a villa numbered 30 or higher if you want the two entrances into the bathroom in the one bedroom villa.

Beautiful, thanks so much! I will definitely do that.

Any other tips and tricks would be much appreciated as well.

 

[PatMcDuck]

We've had guests CHOOSE both when they didn't need to, and they said both were comfy. I think the chair was more comfortable than the sofa, but it is small.

I was in a 1BR last month. I slept on the pull out chair, not the sofa. It just seemed easier than pulling out the couch. After a few days, I even left it pulled out during the day, it does not take up that much space in the room. (I would not have left the couch bed pulled out all day!) I know that was lazy, but hey, I was on vacation!

 

[Chuck S]

Bldgs 30 & 31 are the Turtle Pond area bldgs that are closest to the HH area, but since you'll have a car, you can just drive up to HH...You can just request to be near Turtle Pond pool and then drive to HH area when needed.

 

[TraceyL]

I shall be at OKW for the first time in exactly 5 weeks. Hadn't really thought about requesting a location before now. It's just me, in a studio, no car so relying on transport.
I'd like to be somewhere convenient to an early morning mug-refill location with easy access to the bus. Close to transport/walking to DTD would also be nice.
Any suggestions experts?

 

[dianeschlicht]

We are unsure if we want hh area. Dh and I need to talk if not near hh what areas are easiest walks to the hh area as kids love the feature pool. We will drive to the parks as dh gets annoyed with the buses so bus stop area doesn't matter. I like turtle pond area but from the map can't tell which building would be best for hh access and turtle pool access

THere is never any real need to "walk" to HH pool any farther than your nearest bus stop. All buses stop at HH before exiting the resort.

 

[PrincessAlways]

Checked in online today!!! Can't wait!!

 

[disneydreaming92701]

Checked in online today!!! Can't wait!!

Have tons of fun.

 

[PrincessAlways]

Have tons of fun.

Thanks!!

 

[gonecrusin]

Mickey Mouse

 

[gmi3804]

I'm in the process of deciding which kind of 2BR villa to book at OKW, and where. Lock-off ability is unimportant to me, as is ability to access the master from the hallway, so I don't have to worry about a 30+ numbered building.

A few questions, then, about OKW villas:

1. Do the laminate floors make the footsteps from upstairs intrusive/annoying?

2. Building 25 ("Near HH" category) looks like it may have views across a lake to Bonnet Creek Parkway. Is traffic noise unreasonable?

3. Of the two "Near HH" sections (11-14 and 23-26), which has the more peaceful and preferred views? Both sections look to be equidistant from the HH; is this correct?

4. If I use the bus service from the HH stop, can I get on after the bus has made its OKW internal stops? Which order does the bus make the internal stops?

Thanks!

 

[Deb & Bill]

I'm in the process of deciding which kind of 2BR villa to book at OKW, and where. Lock-off ability is unimportant to me, as is ability to access the master from the hallway, so I don't have to worry about a 30+ numbered building.

A few questions, then, about OKW villas:

1. Do the laminate floors make the footsteps from upstairs intrusive/annoying?

2. Building 25 ("Near HH" category) looks like it may have views across a lake to Bonnet Creek Parkway. Is traffic noise unreasonable?

3. Of the two "Near HH" sections (11-14 and 23-26), which has the more peaceful and preferred views? Both sections look to be equidistant from the HH; is this correct?

4. If I use the bus service from the HH stop, can I get on after the bus has made its OKW internal stops? Which order does the bus make the internal stops?

Thanks!

4 - Last stop is at HH. Route is as follows:
Peninsular Road
South Point
Turtle Pond
Millers Road
Hospitality House

Internal (DTD/TL) Bus stops at HH first (and last, too, I think).

 

[helenk]

Checked in online today!!! Can't wait!!

What are the choices that are given for the online check in?

 

[dianeschlicht]

I checked in online today too! I requested South Point and Canal view. Hoping for building 45 or 46!!!

 

[PrincessAlways]

What are the choices that are given for the online check in?

I requested near HH....we'll see what happens. As long as we have a 1st floor & near a bus stop, we'll be fine.

 

[Deb & Bill]

I requested near HH....we'll see what happens. As long as we have a 1st floor & near a bus stop, we'll be fine.

That's not a request. That's a booking category. You are either in the HH area or not based on your reservation.

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

What are the choices that are given for the online check in?

Here you go!

"Add up to 2 room requests. Though we try to honor all requests, we cannot guarantee them, unless otherwise indicated below.

Housekeeping Requests

• Pack 'n Play® Playard

Room Requests

• Request Hospitality House Area
• Request Old Turtle Pond Road Area
• Ground floor
• Request Peninsular Road Are
• Request Miller's Road Area
• Request Canal View
• Request Canal View
• Request South Point Road Area
• Requests Dual Lavatory Entrances
• Request Fairway View
• Near transportation"

Quite a list compared to BWV which I'll show for comparison:

"Room Requests

• Ground floor
• Near transportation

Housekeeping Requests

• Pack 'n Play® Playard"

That's not a request. That's a booking category. You are either in the HH area or not based on your reservation.

Apparently it is both. What I posted above is exactly the options given when doing online check in. Considering that there are buildings close to HH that are not in that category it's not completely surprising.

 

[Deb & Bill]

...Apparently it is both. What I posted above is exactly the options given when doing online check in. Considering that there are buildings close to HH that are not in that category it's not completely surprising.

There are several "online booking requests" that are not possible when you look at the different resorts.