Old Key West experiences and recommendations

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I just booked a week long stay at OKW on DVC points! This will be my first trip without family, and 2 of my friends are coming along who have never been! I've heard generally good things about OKW (the price point and 2 full sized beds were a huge factor for us), but I was wondering if there were anything I should know, what to make for room requests etc? I see there isn't an information thread for OKW like the other resorts. Thanks in advance!!
 
I'd say where you want to stay at OKW would depend on what's important to you. If you want to be close to the action, you'd want to book the Hospitality House category. We like the Peninsula Road area because you can be away from pool noise and are the first pick up into the resort and first drop off from the parks, and if you miss it, it's walkable to the Hospitality House stop, which is last.

I love the nice size of OKW rooms and really enjoy the boat ride to Disney Springs. I've heard great things about Olivia's - the full service restaurant - as well.

Enjoy your trip!
 
We love South Pointe for the quiet, the cul de sac rooms (52-56) are great, there's a quiet pool and laundry right there, and the bus stop is at the end of the road. That's the "end" of the resort, so the ride to and from the parks is about the same (there's 3 other stops along the way).

We like Turtle Pond if you want to hang out at the quiet pool and be near a snack bar as well. There's also shuffleboard there which is a lot of fun. That stop is in the middle of the resort.

When we stay at OKW, we use the bus most of the time. When we stay at other resorts, we tend to drive, but the service at OKW is terrific, and the park stops are usually the closest to the park entrance, i.e. shortest walk from bus to park and back.

The quick service options at the Main Pool and Turtle Pond are great, not as "limited" as others have said, it's just not a food court like at the values and Moderates.

The Gurgling Suitcase is a wonderful pool bar. There's a few tables and bar stools, and I've never gotten a bad bartender there. Olivia's is terrific, a great array of foods and the breakfast is particularly great.

Other than having to use the stairs at most of the buildings, there's nothing negative I would say about the OKW experience.
 

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