OKW lovers thread !!!

[dmoore22]

62, 63 and 64 are usually reserved for medical needs since they have elevators. 23 through 26 are HH area buildings. 16 is right next to 62. 15 is right next to 64. 27 is right next to 25 and the bus stop.

Oops! I was looking at the wrong map, i.e. a much older map. Thanks for the correction.

 

[dmoore22]

Can someone clarify which buildings are categorized by DVC as near HH? Have read conflicting posts. Thanks

 

[MrsH42608]

Hi all I just booked our 1st stay at OKW, going 2nd week in December. DH and I were at WDW last week and one of the DVC guides showed us around OKW and we were really impressed, it's gorgeous! We originally wanted to stay at AKV but I really liked the bright & cheery feel of OKW vs. the darkness at AKV.
Anyway, we're booked in a 2bdrm & I wait listed one near HH. Does anyone have any pics of OKW decorated for Christmas they wouldn't mind sharing or if you can point me in the right direction I would appreciate it

Thanks!!!

 

[Wenny]

I'd request canal view, first floor for medical reasons. I'll be assuming it is a standard, non-electric wheelchair? My mom used one for years at Disney, and I pushed her to/from the HH area to bldg 55 a few times. It wasn't all that bad unless it was in the hottest part of the day. That said, Mom was fairly lightweight by today's norm, weighing 140 pounds at her heaviest point. Make sure Member Services lists their room reservation as "traveling with" your reservation, and vice-versa. That should put you pretty close to each other.

Thank you, Chuck! Yes, she uses a non-electric chair. I think she'll be fine traveling to HH but they'll have a car in case it's too much for her.

Thanks also for the "traveling with" term. That is way easier than the long explanation I was going to give Member Services. LOL!

 

[Snoopygirl]

We have our first stay at OKW in 17 days and I cannot wait!

Any must-do's while I'm there? This resort just looks so peaceful and pretty and I know I'm going to fall in love w/ it. We will be in a 2BR villa!

 

[WILDERNESS FAN 55]

We have our first stay at OKW in 17 days and I cannot wait!

Any must-do's while I'm there? This resort just looks so peaceful and pretty and I know I'm going to fall in love w/ it. We will be in a 2BR villa!

Well looks like we;ll just miss ya because in 8 days we'll be there but heading home the 26th.2 br dedicated in HH area. Maybe you'll take our spot !

 

[WILDERNESS FAN 55]

Wher's the campfire located? Similar to Ft Wilderness ? Smore ingrediants available?

 

[chepic]

Wher's the campfire located? Similar to Ft Wilderness ? Smore ingrediants available?

Near the volleyball net, on the river, a little ways from the main pool. would imagine they have smores

che

 

[londonderrydisneyfan]

First time staying at OKW in August (can't wait) - I booked a near HH 1BR but reading through this thread I'm starting to think I made a mistake. Should I change the reservation to a normal room instead? We usually enjoy the quiet pools more often than main pools anyways.

 

[nifferearly]

First time staying at OKW in August (can't wait) - I booked a near HH 1BR but reading through this thread I'm starting to think I made a mistake. Should I change the reservation to a normal room instead? We usually enjoy the quiet pools more often than main pools anyways.

Everyone likes different things, but we stay at OKW often and love HH. I always request buildings 11-14. These are quiet, have great views of the golf course and it's such a short walk to the bus stop, pool, community house, etc. I don't like the HH buildings on the main road (24-26, I think?) because there was a lot of bus noise at night, at least in the room we had.

 

[Idreamodisney247]

Everyone likes different things, but we stay at OKW often and love HH. I always request buildings 11-14. These are quiet, have great views of the golf course and it's such a short walk to the bus stop, pool, community house, etc. I don't like the HH buildings on the main road (24-26, I think?) because there was a lot of bus noise at night, at least in the room we had.

What is the room configuration of one bedrooms in buildings 11-14? Do they have elevators?

 

[Idreamodisney247]

Everyone likes different things, but we stay at OKW often and love HH. I always request buildings 11-14. These are quiet, have great views of the golf course and it's such a short walk to the bus stop, pool, community house, etc. I don't like the HH buildings on the main road (24-26, I think?) because there was a lot of bus noise at night, at least in the room we had.

How are the 1 bedrooms configured in buildings 11-14 ? do they have elevators?

 

[nifferearly]

Those buildings don't have a separate bathroom door into the hallway (you have to go into the master bedroom). I believe the only buildings with elevators at 62-64.

 

[Crew-JTA]

Soooo excited! We're getting married December 10 and staying at OKW! I've stayed at several other DVC resorts, but never at OKW.

We have 5 studios reserved, but now I'm concerned about getting in the "right" building. My aunt recently broke her ankle (very badly) but is hoping to only need a wheelchair in the parks. With that said, we'd like to keep the walking to a minimum (with her ankle issue, a couple of kids, and almost everyone else in their 60s and 70s).

I've been reading such wonderful things about OKW, and I'm really looking forward for some good advice

Thank you!!!

Tamara

 

[mzozzietj]

Wher's the campfire located? Similar to Ft Wilderness ? Smore ingrediants available?

I didn't know OKW had a campfire! Thanks for the info

 

[Idreamodisney247]

Those buildings don't have a separate bathroom door into the hallway (you have to go into the master bedroom). I believe the only buildings with elevators at 62-64.

Oh how disappointing about the bathroom door situation. Depending on who you go with, that could definitely be a deal breaker. That would put me in the same situation as a stay at SSR where I would have to get a 2 bedroom but for two completely different reasons

 

[Chuck S]

Soooo excited! We're getting married December 10 and staying at OKW! I've stayed at several other DVC resorts, but never at OKW.

We have 5 studios reserved, but now I'm concerned about getting in the "right" building. My aunt recently broke her ankle (very badly) but is hoping to only need a wheelchair in the parks. With that said, we'd like to keep the walking to a minimum (with her ankle issue, a couple of kids, and almost everyone else in their 60s and 70s).

I've been reading such wonderful things about OKW, and I'm really looking forward for some good advice

Thank you!!!

Tamara

Are those studios reserved in the Near Hospitality House booking category? If not, you should request to be as near as possible to a bus stop. But since it is your trip is 6 plus months away, I hope your Aunt's ankle has healed well by then. If not, she may need a wheelchair no matter what DVC Resort you've chosen...there is more walking at any Disney resort than most fully able bodied people realize.

 

[Crew-JTA]

Are those studios reserved in the Near Hospitality House booking category? If not, you should request to be as near as possible to a bus stop. But since it is your trip is 6 plus months away, I hope your Aunt's ankle has healed well by then. If not, she may need a wheelchair no matter what DVC Resort you've chosen...there is more walking at any Disney Disney resort than most fully able bodied people realize.

I didn't know there was such a category until this thread so I'm sure they are not. I used to own at SSR (until my divorce several years ago) so this time we rented from a member. I hate to bother them, but with my aunt's lengthy rehab I feel that's a worthy request.

Thanks for the input. We've really enjoyed staying closer to the parks in the past (BLT, VWL, BCV), but I'm getting more excited about OKW the more I read about it It sounds like a special place to so many.

Tamara

 

[Chuck S]

I didn't know there was such a category until this thread so I'm sure they are not. I used to own at SSR (until my divorce several years ago) so this time we rented from a member. I hate to bother them, but with my aunt's lengthy rehab I feel that's a worthy request.

Thanks for the input. We've really enjoyed staying closer to the parks in the past (BLT, VWL, BCV), but I'm getting more excited about OKW the more I read about it It sounds like a special place to so many.

Tamara

I forgot to ask if you'll have a car available? If so, it probably doesn't matter what area of OKW you are in as you could simply drive your Aunt to the Hospitality area when there is a need to go there. For park and DtD transportation,though, being close to a bus stop would be good for her. Buildings 30 to 33 are very near the Old Turtle Pond bus stop, and were some of the most convenient buildings when I traveled with my Mom, who needed a wheelchair to get around.

And hopefully, you'll also have a car if anyone in your group needs transportation to/from the laundry rooms, since you'll be in studios. At OKW the laundry rooms are located by each of the 4 pools. And be sure to have the DVC Owner add the request that your Aunt's studio be on the ground floor for medical reasons, as there are only 3 buildings with elevators at OKW.

 

[Pirate Granny]

You will never get 5 studios in the same bldg on the first floor...most likely not even in the same bldgs. I'll look for the link of the configuration. There is only one bldg with more than 4 studios...it is 64' which I believe is an elevator...but doubt very much that 5 studios would be available the exact same day.

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=146435