OKW lovers thread !!!

[nansmama]

We're here now! We have a corner room, second floor of building 49 and we love it. Only a two minute walk to the South Pointe bus stop and very private.

 

[downontheBW]

... We enjoyed the quiet pool (warmer water!), the main pool and its slide (very cool!)...

We just booked a quick trip to OKW for early February and would like to use the pool if we have a warm enough day. Are the quiet pools warmer than the main pool?

I like being nearer HH because we take the boat to DD most evenings but may choose to be near a quiet pool if they are indeed warmer. We're booked in a non-HH room so we have plenty of flexibility in location.

 

[elyse43230]

We're here now! We have a corner room, second floor of building 49 and we love it. Only a two minute walk to the South Pointe bus stop and very private.

For our upcoming trip in June, we would like to be near the bus stop. If we want to be on the South Pointe area, would you recommend trying to get building 49?

I guess a better question: what buildings are closest to the South Pointe bus stop? I feel like the map can be deceiving.

 

[downontheBW]

For our upcoming trip in June, we would like to be near the bus stop. If we want to be on the South Pointe area, would you recommend trying to get building 49?

I guess a better question: what buildings are closest to the South Pointe bus stop? I feel like the map can be deceiving.

I think the map is quite accurate. The buildings closest to the South Point bus stop are 48, 52, 53 and 56. We were in bldg 56 once and the bus stop was very almost at the corner of the building. Bldg 49 isn't as close but it wouldn't be that far a walk - I'd guess only a few minutes at the most once you're outside the building.

 

[LGithens]

So, a question. We're here at OKW now, we booked last June, a 2 bedroom villa, hospitality house. We checked in today, and we were put no where near the HH, way back by the Turtle Pond Road pool. I said, that doesn't look like a HH area? And the CM, said, no it's not, did you book a HH room? I told her we did, and she said there were no HH rooms available. She was able to find us a room close to the Turtle Pond bus stop, so that helped. I'm just a little confused by what these booking categories mean? Are they a request? Or are they supposed to be fulfilled?

We planned this trip to celebrate my son's graduation, and made our plans thinking we would be close to the HH, so the kids could run over to refill mugs and whatever. I was just really disappointed when we didn't get what I was picturing we'd have. I know if they don't have it, they don't have it, but I don't understand why they have those booking categories if they don't honor them?

But, anyway, we're adapting!

Oh, and we didn't get a " Welcome Home" either!

 

[AnnaS]

So, a question. We're here at OKW now, we booked last June, a 2 bedroom villa, hospitality house. We checked in today, and we were put no where near the HH, way back by the Turtle Pond Road pool. I said, that doesn't look like a HH area? And the CM, said, no it's not, did you book a HH room? I told her we did, and she said there were no HH rooms available. She was able to find us a room close to the Turtle Pond bus stop, so that helped. I'm just a little confused by what these booking categories mean? Are they a request? Or are they supposed to be fulfilled?

We planned this trip to celebrate my son's graduation, and made our plans thinking we would be close to the HH, so the kids could run over to refill mugs and whatever. I was just really disappointed when we didn't get what I was picturing we'd have. I know if they don't have it, they don't have it, but I don't understand why they have those booking categories if they don't honor them?

But, anyway, we're adapting!

Oh, and we didn't get a " Welcome Home" either!

Don't know about the HH situation - maybe they overbooked??? We got no Welcome Home or Anniversary Pin when we checked in either last month.

 

[Pirate Granny]

Hey, I thought its a booking reservation....at best you should've been put in a close to HH...what if you checked into BLT and you Didn't get TPV???? I would walk up and ask to speak to a manager. Call member services.

 

[Chuck S]

Since near HH is a separate booking category, I would talk to a manager and send and email to Member Satisfaction. That said, it is possible that a room had to be taken out of servie unexpectedly for maintenance issues, but they should have told you, if that were the case.

 

[Meggysmum]

I thought near HH was a seperate booking category too and should be honoured, its not like a room request.

Checked in there last week and since the title is OKW lovers I won't post anything else!

 

[LGithens]

I thought near HH was a seperate booking category too and should be honoured, its not like a room request.

Checked in there last week and since the title is OKW lovers I won't post anything else!

Oh, we LOVE OKW too! I'm just disappointed. We used our entire year's points on this one special trip for our son, and planned our stay around being very close to the HH, since we got mugs. It's just not as convenient as it would have been. At least the Turtle Pond pool is close and we can refill there during the day.
We are excited to experience the quieter areas of OKW, and being close to the bus stop and using internal trans, I'm sure this trip will be great.

I was just confused about the booking category and wish she simply would have explained the situation, instead of asking if we booked HH and when we said yes, ( I'm sure she hoped we didn't) she never touched that issue again, she just found us a closer to bus stop location and acted like there wasn't different booking categories.

I don't want to appear to be complaining, I didn't press the issue with her, knowing it is what it is. I just curious is all, after reading past posts where I got the impression it was more of sure thing.

 

[Deb & Bill]

HHarea is a booking category that doesn't require additional points. But, if like Chuck said, there was a maintenance issue, they wouldn't have anything for you. It's a relatively small number of buildings. Plus if someone failed to check out, they don't jump all over the guest who doesn't check out and you lose. Sorry about that.

 

[dianeschlicht]

HHarea is a booking category that doesn't require additional points. But, if like Chuck said, there was a maintenance issue, they wouldn't have anything for you. It's a relatively small number of buildings. Plus if someone failed to check out, they don't jump all over the guest who doesn't check out and you lose. Sorry about that.

Yes, and that last part is just wrong on so many levels. At the very least, the check in person should have offered an immediate explanation instead of just randomly placing them in a different category without explanation. When people "self extend" there should be some REAL consequences to THAT person...not the innocent one who is checking in.

 

[trewin]

I am going to be staying at okw in April. Has anybody used the pack n plays- are they in okay condition?

 

[disneydreaming92701]

Don't know about the HH situation - maybe they overbooked??? We got no Welcome Home or Anniversary Pin when we checked in either last month.

:-( it is sad that there was no welcome home. Wonder why there seems to be a lax behavior with this? Seems small but on of the things we love

 

[SAT887]

I am going to be staying at okw in April. Has anybody used the pack n plays- are they in okay condition?

I used them on my last trip and they were in good condition. However, in the past I have requested maintenance bring one to swap out, due to something missing. This was an easy process too. It's usually something I check out as soon as I get in the room as to avoid any delays with nap or bedtime.

 

[heynowirv]

I just have to share...

With the Spring discount released this week, we have booked our June trip at OKW 2BV!!!!

I have NEVER stayed at OKW before (I'm a POFQ junkie!), but we are SO excited to stay there.

I have been reading this thread for months in hopes that a discount would allow us to book OKW and now we're going!

So excited!

What spring discount?

 

[trewin]

I used them on my last trip and they were in good condition. However, in the past I have requested maintenance bring one to swap out, due to something missing. This was an easy process too. It's usually something I check out as soon as I get in the room as to avoid any delays with nap or bedtime.

Great! Thanks.

 

[Wood Nymph]

What spring discount?

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/

It is up to 30% on select dates through June 14th. I think the tickets are discounted, too.

 

[trewin]

What spring discount?

30% off resort discount okw, select dates this spring.

 

[gonecrusin]

:-( it is sad that there was no welcome home. Wonder why there seems to be a lax behavior with this? Seems small but on of the things we love

Haven't gotten a "Welcome home!" The past few visits. We thought it was because our original guide left and they assigned us one in CA. There were a few other issues with our guide so I called to inquire and they changed our guide to a more experienced one. Still haven't gotten the welcomes we are used to. Been members since 94 and just added more points on our last cruise (contract #6) not a word from our guide. Oh well!