Pics from OKW and stuff!

[Tinks "SS"]

First DVC impression, LOVE IT! We checked in yesterday around 1p the CM was very nice and helpful. I didn't even ask but our room was ready when we got there! really wasn't expecting that. We are in building 12 and really close to HH. very nice. DH is very pleased with being so close to the main area. He has gout, and was flaring up last time we were here. The kids really like it here also. We checked out the HH yesterday and it is lovely.

We ate lunch at Olivia's and it was really good. Dh was looking over menu and said "nothing really looks good here" he is usually the adventurous one of us two. We got the special which was the open face roast beef with mashed potatoes. very good. The kids enjoyed their lunch also.

We went to MNSSHP last night and we are so sold!!! It was fabulous!! The longest we waited for any ride was 20 minutes before the party started. The parade was awesome. got front row seats in front of castle for the second run. Tried to get pics of headless horseman but was unable. Camera wouldn't work fast enough. The villians mix and mingle was cool. Hallowishes was great!! We really enoyed last night. we pooped out around 11p and couldn't go any further lol since we didn't get much sleep the night before. Already planning on coming back next year.

OH, the room, We are in a studio and it is nice. It is clean and roomy. It is me, DH, DS8 (for one more day), and DS 7 and we seem to have enough room for all of us. The boys love the balcony. We got a view of the golf course. I was really surprised. We aren't one to make demands for views and we usually get parking lots, which is ok. One side of the balcony is as everyone said overgrown but the slice of golf course is nice. I had my first cup of coffee out there!

Thanks everyone for all of the tips i have gotten here!! They have really helped. DH is beginning to see all the little helpful things that is making this work!

EDK35, i think a studio is fine for a short visit with your family!!

We are off to DTD today, then swim some and have ADRs at WCC tonight. Can't wait to explore WL!!

Buying DVC is so worth it for us! Cheers to all. Kiddos and DH stirring around now!

 

[photobob]

Sounds like your trip is off to a great start. We are planning on a trip in October next year, never been at that time, look forward to hearing more!

 

[IAMaGR8DISMOM]

OKW is our favorite resort.

Enjoy

 

[dianeschlicht]

Sounds like a great start! I probably wouldn't want to do 4 in a studio though, but I'm guessing you wont be in the room much anyway.

 

[vandy]

Here's hoping the rest of your trip is great! We consider OKW as our second home and I am wishing I was there now!

 

[genmasjoy]

Glad to hear you are having such a nice time at OKW. We were just there two weekends ago and it was great. It's our home resort but we hadn't stayed there for a while. We enjoyed taking the boat to Downtown Disney at the end of the day instead of taking a bus or driving there. We also ate dinner at Olivia's one night and enjoyed it. OKW is a nice and relaxing place to be after the crowds at the parks.

 

[BEASLYBOO]

Love OKW and I'm glad you're experiencing all of the wonderful things it has to offer. If you get a chance you can take the boat to DTD or back, it's very nice at night. We're heading to OKW in February for 4 days, school is out and I'm darn tired of doing Disney in 90 degree weather!

Enjoy the rest of your trip!

 

[Tinks "SS"]

thanks everyone for the responses. We are having a very nice relaxing trip. We did take the boat to DTD. kids really enjoyed it . that was one thing we really liked when Dh and I stayed at Dixie Landings in 1992. the boat is heavenly.

The boys got to experience the unbirthday party today. Went swimming in the main pool and hung out in the community hall today. the boys are really enjoying themselves. We are getting ready to head out to WL for dinner at the WCC.

OKW is so lovely!! Really enjoying it! Can see many visits here as a second home so far!!

Off for more fun!!

 

[hmcfall711]

Glad to hear you are enjoying your stay. We are coming down Wednesday. I was encouraged to hear that your room was ready. I hope ours is too because we will be driving 12 hours straight through.

I had 2 questions:
How are the daily crowds?

Is is still HOT and HUMID?

(We popped in for a short stay in July and it was Hades kind of hot and I was sure that we could have taken a drink of the air it was so humid)

I hope your trip continues to me magical

 

[Patricia721]

We stayed in 1221 last year & loved the location - close to HH & yet very quiet. OKW is wonderful - enjoy your stay!

 

[Tinks "SS"]

hmcfall 711 - it is still very hot but supposed to be cooling down a little on sunday highs in 80's i think. We have only been in the parks one day so far which was thursday for MNSSHP and the crowds were very low to me. the party was great fun and walk on rides.

patricia721 - we are in 1220 and love the location and very quiet as you have stated.

Well, we just got back from WCC for dinner and it was really good. We love a good BBQ and lots of food. We are off to Chef Mickey's tomorrow AM for breakfast and a Haunted mansion cake for my DS's bday. yeah!!! 9 tomorrow. He is so glad i mentioned doing this for his bday! He wants to go to Epcot after that so i will report on crowds there also but expect it to be more crowded with F & W going on. guess i will get to experience that after all.

Going to call it an early night since we were up so late last night. Got to get coffee ready for the AM.

 

[Tinks "SS"]

Happy birthday to my oldest DS!!! He is nine years old today! Already sang happy birthday to him in my best lounge singer voice!lol. Nobody wants to hear me sing much less even worse! hee hee.

Well we are off to Chef Mickey's for his special breakfast and his haunted mansion cake!! Very excited to be getting this special cake!

Then off to epcot. Guess i will get to try food and wine after all!

 

[eporter66]

Awesome - have a great vacation - sounds like a great start. We are leaving in 6 days for AKV!!!!

 

[RCharnay]

Always nice to hear about a trip to our favorite place. Hope everything conitnues well-enjoy OKW and WDW. And save us all a piece of cake!

 

[Leslie63]

Happy Birthday to you DS! It's my DS's birthday today as well, only he's 19! Time flies. I hope he has a wonderful day and you all enjoy your trip.
My family will be arriving at OKW on Friday 10/16 for our first DVC trip. So excited! It's nice to get your input concerning OKW, and the crowds and the weather since we'll be there soon, too! Have fun!!

Leslie

 

[hmcfall711]

Hope you enjoy your son's special day.

Keep the great info coming DH woke up this morning doing the 4 more days until we go dance. You are helping us bide time with the current info.

 

[disneymotherof3]

Happy to hear that you are enjoying your trip!! We love OKW and can't wait until we are there in 2 weeks!!!

 

[Tinks "SS"]

just got in from epcot. It was really crowded and hot!! We had a blast today!

Chef mickey's was good and the cake was such a hit!! My family really enjoyed it and got lots of ohhs and ahhs. We enjoyed walking around the comtemporary for a little while.

Epcot was crowded with lots of people walking around but most of the regular rides wasn't that terrible. By the time we got to Soarin, the standby line was 80 mins and no more fast passes available. Test track had a 60 to 80 min standby with 8:30p fast pass. We passed those two up this trip as we know we will get back to them at some point. I was very surprised that Mission Space only had about a 20 minute standby for green (first time trying it, we don't do simulators well). It was very cool and DH even enjoyed it and didn't feel sick.

Food and wine was cool. That was a first for us. Sister Hazel was performing tonight for the festival. Very cool. and of course illuminations was great!

Very tired and having a quick snack before bed. We have to head back home tomorrow. BOOO!!! nobody is ready to go home except for DH. lol (He thinks our business will completely fall apart without him.) The best part is knowing that we will be back in feb for a full week.

Will try to get back on on monday after i can download all of these pics i have taken.

 

[Pixieflip]

Your trip sounds great, thanks for sharing it. I love OKW! Can't wait to see your balcony photo, if you have one!!

 

[Tinks "SS"]

Just got home! boo! Cause we had a great time. too short but have to get kids back into school tomorrow and baseball games tomorrow night. I am catching up on the DIS and then going to set up my own photobucket account so i can post some pics. Does anyone know if you can transfer them from facebook?? That may be an option. Anyways, love hearing about our home resort so much right now. I reset my home ticker for feb now. YEAH!! Now have to redo my ticker in siggie. Hope to add some pics by the AM. Really enjoyed OKW and am now convinced that i really need an Owner's locker. DH not as sure yet but he will be soon!!