DisneyArkie
Mouseketeer
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- Jan 25, 2018
We like everything about WL!
So you like that OKW is far from everything? Is there anything else you like about it? We’ve never stayed there and people don’t normally mention it but we’ve definitely considered it before based on the price pointWe like to try a new resort whenever we go to Disney, so far nothing compares to Kidani or OKW. We try to stay a few days at one of these resorts each year, in May we have four days at Kidani at the end of our week long Poly visit. What we like about these resorts is what most people don't like about them, we both have anxiety disorders and feeling far away from the business of the parks helps us cope. My favourite thing to do is to sit on my balcony at Kidani to watch the animals, sometimes I don't even want to leave the room because this is so much fun.
Yes, the Shades of Green is military only. My husband did 10 years in the Air Force. Got to experience SoG twice and was so glad we did! Good point about the values. If you're going to be in the parks the majority of the day, then why pay the price for what the deluxes and moderates can offer you?
We like to try a new resort whenever we go to Disney, so far nothing compares to Kidani or OKW. We try to stay a few days at one of these resorts each year, in May we have four days at Kidani at the end of our week long Poly visit. What we like about these resorts is what most people don't like about them, we both have anxiety disorders and feeling far away from the business of the parks helps us cope. My favourite thing to do is to sit on my balcony at Kidani to watch the animals, sometimes I don't even want to leave the room because this is so much fun.
I can tell you a lot of things I love about OKW - beautiful grounds, huge rooms, huge screen porches and balconies, boat to DS, Olivia’s, close parking....etc..but to me - the best part of OKW is just how wonderfully relaxing our vacations have been. I’ve stay at almost all the WDW DVC properties and I pretty much love them all for a variety of reasons/seasons...So you like that OKW is far from everything? Is there anything else you like about it? We’ve never stayed there and people don’t normally mention it but we’ve definitely considered it before based on the price point
This is how we are now. We only do deluxe if it’s a good deal. I’m not sure if we will ever get to contemporary or poly but maybe one day. We do so many pool/rest days and like to hang out so deluxe resorts are more our speedI voted deluxe, but I think it is important for me to share that I would never have done so 3 years ago. I still do not feel that they are at all worth the money compared to moderates. I have been to the parks so much, though, that I enjoy more pool time now. I also get into them much cheaper using DVC points.
For the money, I like the moderates the best. I feel you get the most bang for your buck.
Thanks! I think we’ll probably consider it sometime. OKW and ssr show up often for me as cheaper than most of the deluxes but we’ve been hesitant to book either of themI can tell you a lot of things I love about OKW - beautiful grounds, huge rooms, huge screen porches and balconies, boat to DS, Olivia’s, close parking....etc..but to me - the best part of OKW is just how wonderfully relaxing our vacations have been. I’ve stay at almost all the WDW DVC properties and I pretty much love them all for a variety of reasons/seasons...
It is very laid back so it is easy to relax, plus everything is very spread out and there are several pools so it feels as though you are not tripping over other people.What do you love about OKW??
The resort is very spread out so you don’t feel as though you are tripping over other people. The studio rooms are very big and you don’t feel squished. There are several quiet pools that are rarely busy, and the theming is very laid back. The boat ride to Disney Springs is also very relaxing.So you like that OKW is far from everything? Is there anything else you like about it? We’ve never stayed there and people don’t normally mention it but we’ve definitely considered it before based on the price point
Dh and I also love the exterior hallways. We have always been lucky though and have been to wdw during nice weather so we’ve never dealt with walking in the rain or anythingI have stayed at BC (x2), Poly (X1), POFQ (x4) and Pop (x1).
Port Orleans French Quarter is my favorite. Pretty, quaint and charming, it feels like a little neighborhood to me. As a solo, I appreciate the manicured grounds, wrought iron railings and good sightlines. And I know I'm odd, but at WDW I'm actually more comfortable with the exterior corridors than with a long, winding interior hallway. (That's only at WDW, though.)
BC wins hands down for location, and I'm fine with Pop (and would like to stay there again once the Skyliner is open), but my heart belongs to POFQ.
You’ve really convinced me that Dh and I need to give OKW a real chance. I think it would be a good one if the price is right and we were doing more of a resort trip. Thanks!The resort is very spread out so you don’t feel as though you are tripping over other people. The studio rooms are very big and you don’t feel squished. There are several quiet pools that are rarely busy, and the theming is very laid back. The boat ride to Disney Springs is also very relaxing.