OKW - Nice? or need some help?

[tiggirl]

My in laws own there and it is really the only one I have stayed at; but I have toured the others and have bought into SSR. IMHO OKW is the best they aren't just resort rooms they are more like suites, much larger than an ordinary room and beautifully maintained. My DH and I request to stay there because it is quiet and friendly and feels more like home with plenty of room to spread out.

 

[DisneyFreaks]

Here are some pictures of the resort itself.

Wow! These are awesome starbox. Thanks so much. Those children are adorable too!

 

[dianeschlicht]

OKW is definitely the "best" in my book, but don't spread the word too much! Have we had maintenance issues? Yes, a few, but usually they have been taken care of right away with a well placed call to the proper department. In 20 some stays, I have only had one unit that I felt needed enough repairs to be disappointing. That means that most of the other times things were spectacular, and sometimes there were small glitches that could and were easily fixed. Just remember...When you stay at ANY DVC resort, if something isn't up to snuff, LET HOUSEKEEPING and MAINTENANCE KNOW!! That way it should be fixed for you and will definitely be fixed before the next person comes in. Calling the front desk is not the right thing to do, because when you make that call, you get a central station somewhere on WDW property, and not the front desk of the resort. Pushing housekeeping or maintenance on the buttons provided on your room phone are the best way to get things fixed.

 

[Karrie Davis]

We stayed at OKW in November and LOVED it. We rented points and at first were bummed we had to stay at OKW but now we plan on buying there.... we love how layed back it was. We loved that our car was right outside our "home". We were off in the back and it was great! I am not sure I want to stay anyplace else just because we like it being so quite and relaxed. Plus it was so big We like to lounge out on a couch a peice so we would be fighting at any other DVC resort - LOL

It was clean, in fine repair and I couls not find one thing wrong with it.

 

[lovinthemouse]

We just spent 1 night there in March and really fell in love. Our room was very clean. The grounds were beautiful. We decided to stay there for our July trip. I can see why people love it!!

 

[jekjones1558]

Although our recent stay had some pesky issues, nothing was bad enough to spoil our stay in any way. As others have stated, over the length of your membership you will have small issues just about everywhere. The World is not perfect, just magical! OKW rooms are just wonderful. No two ways about it. We have taken our family to BWV in the past but this time it will be OKW. Can't wait for them to see the difference in size in the 1 and 2 bedrooms at OKW in comparison to BWV. Have a great trip.

 

[dvc at last !]

We love OKW... that is why we bought there !

 

[go cowboys]

We love OKW too. Our first time was nov 05. After staying at BWV last Nov we are going back to OKW this next time. We had no problems and the room was spotless! In fact, when we were at BWV, we had so many issues that I tried to change to OKW the first night.

 

[pickles]

love your walkway to the lobby pic...the "goofy" person is just priceless. I may make this my new wallpaper..I am just 41 days away from going home and this pic just reminds me so of it

 

[Cee]

One of the few places in WDW that makes you feel like you're actually in
FLORIDA.

 

[starbox]

love your walkway to the lobby pic...the "goofy" person is just priceless. I may make this my new wallpaper..I am just 41 days away from going home and this pic just reminds me so of it

I have no idea who the Goofy person is, but she is clearly a very big Goofy fan.

 

[Love That Stitch]

WOW! You guys are great! I am overwhelmed with appreciation for answering my questions and putting me at ease!

I agree with everyone that you always hear about the bad and never the good. I think it will be a great trip! No worries now! We decided to stay there because it has the most square footage and lowest points! There will only be 4 of us (2 couples) so we will have plenty of room in a 2br villa. I can't wait!

One question? - Someone mentioned that the OKW has non-shared bus transportation. What do you mean? Scenario - leaving MK and OKW bus only stops at OKW? or does OKW bus share with SSR? At Downtown Disney does OKW share a bus with SSR or does it have it's own? That is a huge advantage in my opinion if it has it's own transportation. That is one thing I hate about staying at BW or BC, YC, Swan, Dolphin - they share the bus going from Downtown Disney, Typhoon Lagoon. It really makes me mad. What a waste of time! It once took me and hour to get from Downtown Disney Marketplace to BW! We will have a car so I am not too worried about it.

Thanks again for great responses!

 

[dianeschlicht]

WOW! You guys are great! I am overwhelmed with appreciation for answering my questions and putting me at ease!

I agree with everyone that you always hear about the bad and never the good. I think it will be a great trip! No worries now! We decided to stay there because it has the most square footage and lowest points! There will only be 4 of us (2 couples) so we will have plenty of room in a 2br villa. I can't wait!

One question? - Someone mentioned that the OKW has non-shared bus transportation. What do you mean? Scenario - leaving MK and OKW bus only stops at OKW? or does OKW bus share with SSR? At Downtown Disney does OKW share a bus with SSR or does it have it's own? That is a huge advantage in my opinion if it has it's own transportation. That is one thing I hate about staying at BW or BC, YC, Swan, Dolphin - they share the bus going from Downtown Disney, Typhoon Lagoon. It really makes me mad. What a waste of time! It once took me and hour to get from Downtown Disney Marketplace to BW! We will have a car so I am not too worried about it.

Thanks again for great responses!

OKW buses go directly between each park and OKW with no stops at other resorts. The only exception is that the bus between OKW and AK stops at Blizzard beach. There are 5 bus stops within OKW, so you are bound to be near one. The last bus stop is Hospitality House, so if you have any business there or want to have dinner at Olivia's or use the main pool, you can hop ANY bus for ANY park and get off at HH before it leaves the resort.

Bus service to MK, Epcot and MGM is great and quick, but the bus to AK takes a bit longer because of the stop at Blizzard beach.

 

[Love That Stitch]

Thank you so much for your response!

What about Downtown Disney? Is there a bus that goes from DD to OKW and that is it? We will have a car but for future reference - does the OKW bus stop anywhere else? I would think it would double with another resort but not sure.

Anybody?

 

[Deb & Bill]

The OKW DTD bus only goes to DTD and TL when it is open. OKW doesn't share any buses with other resorts. There is also a boat that goes to DTD on a regular schedule.

 

[pycees312]

such greats news!! 6 more days till i get ot OKW

 

[andreadoiron]

We own at OKW and love it there. Our 2BR villa on our last trip (and first trip as DVC members) was spotless, my Dad and his wife were with us and they couldn't believe it wasn't "brand new". We didn't have stains, dirt, etc. We checked in a few hours before 4 p.m. The staff/CMs were all wonderful and friendly, we felt like OKW was a neighborhood instead of a resort in a good way.

My Dad is a world traveler, staying at first class properties, etc. He just returned from the Masters, kind of jet sets everywhere, and he LOVED our villa. He just raved and raved and raved and raved. So, while I see some bad reviews, I didn't find OKW to be in need of any repairs or updates. I think at any hotel you can have maintenance issues, cleanliness mistakes, etc. but personally I find it hard to be disappointed in OKW as we found it absolutely charming and lovely.

I'm wondering what building you were in and did you request that specific one?

 

[marathonmommy]

I recently came back from my 1st trip at OKW. I'm sad to say, I don't think I will go back. The carpet was filthy. If I had bare feet, they were black after a few minutes of walking on it. You could "feel" it was dirty. KWIM? Anyway, I don't like the location either and felt it was too spread out and big. I will try to stay at BWV as often as possible. I prefer the location and atmosphere. But that's what is great about DVC. There is something for everyone . . . and now an extra room for OKW lovers!

 

[jjpenguin]

Still, the carpet is clean now!!

 

[jarestel]

I think it's quite nice. OKW is one of our favorite DVC resorts. But as with any of the resorts (and I have stayed at them all) occasionally "issues" pop up. This isn't unique to OKW though and reflects more on the current state of decline in housekeeping/maintenance at DVC in general.

I wouldn't be too concerned though. In all likelihood you will have no issues.

Have a great trip!