OKW lovers thread !!!

[Checkers]

*SIGH* Well folks, I am coming over here to see about some help. We are adding travelers to our vacation in November and I have to give up my coveted BCV reservation. Looking to stay at OKW and need to know the best buildings and what not! I'm not as upset as my fiance. He doesn't do busses (gets car sick) so will have to drive everywhere. What can I tell him to give him a little ray of sunshine??

We are owners there and really have not had a "bad" location ever (since '99). Currently we prefer HH but then we never have a car so enjoy the proximity to Olivia's, etc. The rooms are huge compared to the other resorts and, of course, the boat to Downtown Disney is a big plus for us. Really the bus service is very good and OKW is very close to Epcot & Hollywood Studios so travel time is minimal. Even to MK & AK takes no more than 15-20 min. I am sure there are others that can give you more location info. Oh, you could always park at Epcot and take monorail to MK and use the International Gateway and take the boat to HS. This gives you access to 3 of the 4 parks. This is assuming you have park hoppers or APs. Have a great time!

 

[DISNEYDUET]

A word of caution..not sure when in November you're going, but OKW is not available on November 7th. We are on the waiting list but as of now, we are having to jump over to SSR for a night. Not sure if this effects your trael plans or not, but wanted to give you a heads up!

Oct 31-Nov 6. Leaving long before that crazy weekend! Veterans day holiday, Wine and Dine half marathon AND the final weekend of Food and Wine Festival.

 

["Ginger"]

We're excited, got 2 - 2 bedrooms at OKW 10/30-11/6.

Can't wait till they announce Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween party dates.

I've been watching Southwest for airfares from BWI To MCO.

 

[FigmentChick]

Oct 31-Nov 6. Leaving long before that crazy weekend! Veterans day holiday, Wine and Dine half marathon AND the final weekend of Food and Wine Festival.

[QUOTE="Ginger";48009348]We're excited, got 2 - 2 bedrooms at OKW 10/30-11/6.

Can't wait till they announce Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween party dates.

I've been watching Southwest for airfares from BWI To MCO.[/QUOTE]

My family will be there at the same time!!! We're going 10/31-11/09. If you want to, look for me on the November 2013 thread.

We can't wait to stay at OKW.....the views, the space, the porch. And we do have mobility issues, but I would love, love, love to stay on an upper floor.

 

[gray52]

*SIGH* Well folks, I am coming over here to see about some help. We are adding travelers to our vacation in November and I have to give up my coveted BCV reservation. Looking to stay at OKW and need to know the best buildings and what not! I'm not as upset as my fiance. He doesn't do busses (gets car sick) so will have to drive everywhere. What can I tell him to give him a little ray of sunshine??

I guess it depends on weather or not you'll be using the resort amenities much? if so, then book the HH area... or try for buildings 62,63,64,15 or 16. The villas really do feel MASSIVE... Not just roomy. The resort also lets you step outside of the Disney chaos... And let's you relax and recharge the batteries. Having a car makes it especially nice... Since you can drive right up to your villa... Sweet! The only thing I will warn you about OKW... Try her once and she'll forever tempt you to cheat on your home resort.

 

[Treacle44]

Are they nice? We like the pools at SSR but want to try a different resort next time.

Any photos would be great! Thanks

 

[okw2012]

Are they nice? We like the pools at SSR but want to try a different resort next time.

Any photos would be great! Thanks

The two pools we prefer are the main pool (with the slide in the sand castle) and the quiet pool at Old Turtle Pond:

http://allears.net/acc/okw59.jpg

http://images.mouseplanet.com/wdw/compressed/Resorts/OKWR/quiet_pool.jpg

 

[Deb & Bill]

Are they nice? We like the pools at SSR but want to try a different resort next time.

Any photos would be great! Thanks

SSR has three themed pools and two (I always forget about the THV pool) unthemed pools. OKW has one themed pool with a big sandcastle slide (and a sauna in the lighthouse) and three unthemed pools (South Point, Turtle Pond and Millers Road).

If you have little kids, you won't have the water play areas like at SSR, but you will have a fun themed pool at the Hospitality House.

 

[cpbjgc]

Here are a couple pictures of the pool area.

Hospitality House pool - taken near the hot tub.

The Slide

A view of Hospitality House buildings from the pool area (sandy area near the hot tub)

 

[peace_all]

So excited, just got into OKW with an RCI exchange for 2bed 08/14-08/31.

Looking forward to staying onsite, so less commute and more relax and recharge time!

 

[macd77]

Here are a couple pictures of the pool area.

Hospitality House pool - taken near the hot tub.

The Slide

A view of Hospitality House buildings from the pool area (sandy area near the hot tub)

Love the pics! We just passed rofr and can't wait to book our first trip to OKW!!!!

 

[Candy Orlando]

We just bought 50 more OKW points. Now we are in the 500 club. We love DVC.

 

[OKW Lover]

Checked into a studio (building 46, very nice) but noted some lapses in Mousekeeping. There was no ice cube tray, only a single creamer for the coffee, and no bath mats. Called to have them brought over, but three hours later still nothing. Called back and they were finally delivered sometime later, at least another hour.

We're not given to complaining and fortunately this is not the norm at OKW. But it was disappointing in our home resort.

 

[cgdisney2011]

Hello

First time at OKW Can I take advantage of the online check in and put my room requests in at that point? I will be arriving early in the morning, is in person a better option?

Thanks again

 

[AnnaS]

So excited, just got into OKW with an RCI exchange for 2bed 08/14-08/31.

Looking forward to staying onsite, so less commute and more relax and recharge time!

You will enjoy it! Please come back and tell us your thoughts.

We just bought 50 more OKW points. Now we are in the 500 club. We love DVC.

Congratulations!!!

We'll be checking in a month from now again!!

 

[gray52]

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[Twende]

I was just able to snag a 3 bedroom Grand Villa for our family reunion in November. I am a wee bit excited! The wait for the 7 month mark was nerve wracking.

I could not get the first night I wanted but I found a 2 bedroom at AKL that will work with someone, probably DH and I sleeping on the couch!

I hope we enjoy the grand villa. I hear they are incredible.

 

[dianeschlicht]

I was just able to snag a 3 bedroom Grand Villa for our family reunion in November. I am a wee bit excited! The wait for the 7 month mark was nerve wracking.

I could not get the first night I wanted but I found a 2 bedroom at AKL that will work with someone, probably DH and I sleeping on the couch!

I hope we enjoy the grand villa. I hear they are incredible.

You'll love it! We have had as many as 12 in a GV, and in December we will have as few as 4. Our adult offspring are going with, and everyone wants their own bedroom.

 

[SAT887]

I was just able to snag a 3 bedroom Grand Villa for our family reunion in November. I am a wee bit excited! The wait for the 7 month mark was nerve wracking.

I could not get the first night I wanted but I found a 2 bedroom at AKL that will work with someone, probably DH and I sleeping on the couch!

I hope we enjoy the grand villa. I hear they are incredible.

We have stayed in a GV a couple times. They are awesome!! Very roomy and spacious. I would be anxious too waiting for the 7 month mark on a GV!

 

[supersuperwendy]

We recently booked OKW for October! We've never stayed there so we are super excited!!

What are the best tips for getting around the resort? What order do the buses run?