OKW vs SSR

[Akliebert]

We have reservation at SSR but we are going back are forth between OKW. Which would you choose?

 

[dianeschlicht]

It depends. Are you planning on a studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom or grand villa? How many people? If you are planning on a studio with 2 people...SSR. If you are planning on a studio and 3 or 4 people...OKW.

1,2, and 3 bedroom units I would choose OKW for the extra space and few point cost UNLESS...you have someone who is mobility challenged. If you have a member of your party who is mobility challenged, I'd do the GV at SSR for the elevator to both floors.

 

[Akliebert]

We are 4 adults, 4 year old, and 4 month old. We have a 2 bedroom.

 

[Pakey]

We prefer the 2 bedrooms at OKW. Love the layout, lack of hallways, huge balconies, location of washer/dryer, etc. But we prefer the SSR resort, the pool, spa, restuarant. So tough call.

 

[ldvcshop]

We own both OKW and SSR. We have never stayed in the SSR. They are newer and probably more what most people are used to in a condo timeshare layout.

We love OKW because the decor and the layout feels more like a home than just co-joined rooms. I love the ambiance, decor/color scheme and especially love the giant tubs with the shuttered window that looks out to the BR. It doesn't have any purpose, I just like it.

Also love the kitchen layouts in the 1BR and up. The studios are just plain and more like a hotel room, but the other room types have a homey feeling that I haven't found in any other location, DVC or otherwise. This extends to the grounds, the plantings and the layouts. The rooms just have a nicer feeling.

The villas are fabulous. We had a family reunion there with 9 and had the best time. I saw a post before that said things at OKW were getting a little worn, but am sure that with the maintenance things are pretty well kept up.

The highlight for us when we stay at OKW is the ferry that takes us to Downtown Disney. We love to go over for dinner or just to pop in to Disney Quest. Sometimes the boys go over on the ferry and I will drive out late to go pick them up. A little quiet reading time for me and fun for them.

Either option OKW or SSR is sure to be good. SSR was beautiful when we toured it. We try to go to a different resort/hotel or room type every stay even if it is just for a few nights and then go to our favorite resorts for the remainder.

 

[dianeschlicht]

We are 4 adults, 4 year old, and 4 month old. We have a 2 bedroom.

In that case, I'd do OKW. The extra space with 4 adults in addition to the children would be well worth it. Whichever set of adults has the kids should take the 2nd bedroom. If one kid goes with each couple, then the baby should be in the master. Oh, and at OKW, you can use the laundry room as a special "bedroom" for the baby. I'm quite sure the Pack N Play fits in there.

 

[dvcfanatic]

Keep in mind that OKW doesn't have elevators. So if you don't get the ground floor you will have to carry the stroller and luggage up the stairs to your villa. SSR has both stairs and elevators.