The Best Thing about Old Key West

[pentex]

We are long time OKW fans (and owners) and have finally been able to get our other family members(Grandma, uncles, aunts, 3 yr. old nephew) to come down to WDW with us (they were only at WDW once a very long time ago.) I'm happy to say they are staying at OKW. I have told them what I think is so great about OKW but I'd love to show them a posting of what others think as well, so all OKW fans...please tell us your favorite thing(s) about Old Key West.

 

[PamOKW]

I absolutely love looking out over the golf course early in the morning sitting on the deck. If you are in the right unit, you can watch the sunrise (and maybe even hot air balloons). You see all kinds of birds from the ibis to the great blue heron as well as rabbits. There is usually some wildlife surprise. It smells great and is just a wonderful way to start the day. A little later you can watch the golfers come by and realize most of them aren't much better than you.

 

[spiceycat]

I like the water view - love to see all the wildlife. I love the whirlpool tub in the master bath in a 1-bedroom and up. I love the peace and quiet. It is in WDW but miles away in thought. I also like parking close to your room. Really helpful when you have brought groceries or are tired after a day at the parks. The swimming pools are all basically quiet pools. the washer and dryer, the full kitchen, the patio (love to have breakfast there), in the 1-bedroom & up. In the studio I still like to have breakfast on the patio and unlike BWV & VWL you have some privacy. the refrigator and microwave in all the units. I do not like to eat in restuarants. the way the place makes me feel like home. LOVE IT.

 

[Jenn]

We own at BWV but stayed at OKW 2 weeks ago for the first time. The things that really stood out for us were renting a surrey bike and leisurely peddling around the resort, the boatride to Downtown Disney, the "home" like atmosphere, the pretty pastel buildings and palm trees (it really does look like Key West).

Jenn

 

[ttsui01]

Parking is right in front of your room! Well-designed for the laid back type of resort it is.

The rooms are huge! Is there any other resort in WDW with bigger rooms???

The decor may pale in comparison to the likes of VWL, but it is less stressful to your eyes.

Jacuzzi is a big asset after a long day at the parks. Can't go two days without using it.

While not built for wildlife viewing, OKW has some of the best "natural" views I've seen. Every morning I see different birds stop by the pond and drink water.

Boat to Downtown Disney. Convenient, free fun without paying to get into the parks.

Oh and last but not least, Washer and Dryer in the one bedroom and up saves so much time.

[This message was edited by ttsui01 on 03-28-01 at 12:04 PM.]

 

[fkj2]

Well, I need to spend more time at the resort and less at the parks to answer this adequately, but that boat ride from OKW to Downtown Disney is just wonderful. I could do that all day long.

 

[RAD]

DW and I like the 'Welcome Home' atmosphere of OKW, it really feels like you're staying in a townhome/condo vs. BWV/WLV which have the hotel feeling.

Love the setting, either looking over the golf course of a water setting. Sittin on the patio and having the ducks come right up to you for food.

 

[RobDoc]

We love to walk and the resort offers a wonderful opportunity to take a leisurely stroll. There is a great pathway from OKW which leads to DI and DD. It follows the canal and is very pleasant.

There is a little known pathway which leads from behind the Turle Pond pool to the SouthPoint area- which then goes to the DI path.
The pathway is also appropriate for bikes and jogging. It does NOT involve the golf course at all. Golf course walks are NOT allowed- and can be dangerous...due to those darn golfers!

Enjoy OKW, the decor and landscaping is wonderful. There is also a free horticulture tour on Wed mornings at the resort.

Doc
doc@wdwinfo.com

 

[bres@westernMA]

We are OKW members and love it because it's simply comfortable. I feel relaxed at OKW. I like the colors, architecture, music, views, pools and ambiance.
We are also BDV owners, which I also love because you are in the middle of all the action. I like the colors, architecture, views, pools, ambiance and the boardwalk. Each site offers special times.

 

[Diana1]

We have owned at OKW for 5 years. Absolutely love it. Have stayed in a Grand Villa, 2 Bedroom, brought adult children, mother, other relatives. All just loved it. A real contrast from the hustle and bustle of the parks. So peaceful...2 weeks ago, the birds were singing and the bunnys were hopping. Could have sat on the porch all day!

Tigger is my "fav"!

 

[Candace]

I love the total feel of the resort - tropical, laid back, caribbean steel drum music playing as you walk into check-in, and from underneath the bushes as well. One of my sons loves all the soups from Olivia's, and I love the Key lime pie from there. The size of the villas is wonderful, as well as everything that comes in them. I am into SPACE when on vacation - it takes lots of room to keep my bunch calm. LOL! I love feeding the ducks from my balcony in the mornings and being on the balcony late at night, seeing the lights in the sky from PI. I also own at BW, but I only get "home"sick for OKW. I could go on and on, but you get my point!

 

[Donna]

I love the sights and sounds (steel drum disney songs) of Turtle Krawl, the country club feel of the entire resort, the SPACE, the large porches with ceiling fans; watching the golfers play through; you ALWAYS get a welcome home, being able to walk a few steps to your car, all the fountains. There's really nothing to NOT like at OKW! donna

Donna
DVC, CM

 

[KNWVIKING]

We always have a car and parking at your front door means "bus on demand" isn't going to affect me. We like renting a boat and being able to go from DD to Dixie Landings.HOT TUBS,HOT TUBS,HOT TUBS.Largest studios on property,cheapest points required when we love to go-between thanksgiving & Christmas.

 

[NancyDVC]

OKW is home!! I have been an OKW member since early 1992 and love every trip. The size of the units is wonderful, the decor so relaxing, the resort so laid back.
The Trumbo Ferry (yes, that's the name of the boat to DD) is a wonderful ride and the CMs who pilot it are a fount of information-about the wildlife, WDW and OKW. The landscape tour on Wednesdays with Dave-brief but very informative.
The activities at Community Hall, the "Welcome Home" atmosphere.
Olivia's for any meal especially Key Lime Pie or a Brownie Sundae. A quick snack from Good's Food to Go.
Watching the golfers or the wildlife from my balcony as I enjoy breakfast or a snack. Being able to take a leisurely stroll and enjoy the views.
The OKW smell! Yes, there is a definite "OKW fragrance". I don't know what it is but I love it ane after my last trip I opened one of my bags to find that my clothes had that wonderful smell!
Being able to eat at home and enjoy a video.
The Whirlpool tub!!! The washer and dryer!
I am so 'homesick' right now! Wish I was there!



NancyDVC

 

[Peggy Sue]

I echo all of the above.

OKW is "home". We joined in 1997. When we walk through the door, we really feel like we walked into our home. It is so comfortable and relaxing. Very spacious. Love having a full kitchen and dining room for breakfast, as well as sitting/eating out on the balcony. At the end of our trip, we hate saying good by to OKW and look forward to our next visit!

We also own at BWV. We enjoy BWV, and like the location to epcot & MGM, but we don't get that same "home" feeling that OKW gives us. For us, BWV is more of a hotel feel, and we enjoy staying there for long weekends etc.

We love the fact that after spending a few hours in the parks, we can return to OKW and the crazy pace of the parks feel like it's a million miles away. OKW provides a very relaxing atmosphere.

Enjoy your stay!

Have a wonderful day!

 

[Gail Reale]

Parking near your "home"
Soft Caribbean music
Large wonderful rooms, including the studio

 

[Gail Reale]

Sorry, I got so caught up in my own atmosphere, I hit the wrong key! To continue.......

 

[Gail Reale]

It must be late! I can't keep my fingers on the correct keys. I'll try again.................. Friendly castmembers
Quiet, peaceful settings
Definitely the surrey bikes
Just stand on the patio and look around at beauty
All the wonderful wildlife living there with us
Turtle Pond Pool
Olivia's
Turtle Krawl
Trumbo Canal boats to DD
Again, the Caribbean music background - I really like the feel of being in Key West
Been our "home" since '95 and we wouldn't trade it for all the decor at BWV/VWL!!

 

[LisaUK]

My favourite part of OKW is the welcome home mat - as soon as I see that I know I can relax !!!

 

[dianeschlicht]

WE like the laid back atmosphere, parking outside your door, home like feeling, beautiful grounds, walkway to DD and pontoon ride to same, watching wildlife (especially bunnies, lizards, and birds near the waterways), walking the grounds, and going to the hot tub at the quiet pools.

Disneydiane