Old Key West vs Pop

[Lion100]

We have always stayed at Pop, but looking into renting Old Key West DVC points. Which one would you choose?

 

[lsyorke]

There is no comparison...OKW.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

There is no comparison...OKW.

Exactly.

 

[a742246]

What dates are you planning?

 

[Lion100]

I am looking the week of Thanksgiving between a 4 to 6 night stay.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

Doesn't actually matter the dates.

OKW:

• Two queen beds
• Kitchenette with coffee pot
• Patio/Balcony
• Olivia's
• Boat to Disney Springs
• Waterslides and hot tubs

Pop:

• two double beds
• no coffee pot
• no patio/balcony
• food court, where guilt is assumed
• no boat
• no hot tub

 

[loves to dive]

I'd would go OKW hands down.

 

[Hopefully]

OKW

 

[TinkFan74]

I love both resorts, but for different reasons. The vibe at OKW is very relaxing, and the smaller buildings make it feel like there is hardly anybody else staying there. But, I would only stay there if I have a car as the bus ride takes an eternity to meander through the resort, the food choices are more limited, and getting to a mug refill station after the Turtle Shack closes at 5am is a very long trek. I do not have small children so I really enjoy the quiet pools at OKW, but if you want to go to the Sand Castle Pool it can be another hike if you are not close to the hospitality pool.
The food court at POP is convenient with many choices that will often change throughout the week, and there is only one bus stop with a very organized queue, and buses have always been plentiful when I have been there. The downside for my daughter and I has always been the crowded feeling, and the constant noise coming from the outer hallways and the pool, we want to leave that stuff at the parks and be able to relax at our resort.
In conclusion, if I had a vehicle I would pick OKW due to the atmosphere. If I was relying on Disney transportation I would pick one of the outer buildings at POP, but we are only a party of two, so room size is not a priority for us.
And know that you will have a great time no matter where you stay.

 

[Chrelaine]

OKW. It's just such a relaxed atmosphere...especially wonderful after a day in the parks.

 

[OKW Lover]

Doesn't actually matter the dates.

OKW:

• Two queen beds
• Kitchenette with coffee pot
• Patio/Balcony
• Olivia's
• Boat to Disney Springs
• Waterslides and hot tubs

Pop:

• two double beds
• no coffee pot
• no patio/balcony
• food court, where guilt is assumed
• no boat
• no hot tub

All of these things and more - peace and quiet!!!

 

[RunWDW]

The rooms at OKW are much bigger than the rooms at POP. I also think the walls are thicker at OKW than at POP. While some rooms can be loud at OKW (depending on your neighbours!) I find I hear more through the walls at POP.

 

[Deb & Bill]

I am looking the week of Thanksgiving between a 4 to 6 night stay.

If you are looking at booking a DVC rental, you need to be making that reservation in the very near future. Thanksgiving and the two weeks following are very busy for DVC.

 

[schrammalot]

Rent a car and OKW, but get that reservation in quick!

 

[cedricandsophie]

OKW near hospitality house.

 

[AnnaS]

OKW without a doubt!!!!!