OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[FLkid]

Am I to understand that not all Studio rooms have a bath tub?

Have a room booked on rented points for next weekend, The reservation is "deluxe Studio - near hospitality house"

I was advised to request a ground floor room due to not having an elevator in those buildings but I'd rather have a tub than a walk in shower

The girlfriend is a bath bomb fanatic when we go to Disney and loves to soak after a day at the parks, much rather make the trek up some stairs than take away her Disney ritual

 

[BobNed]

Am I to understand that not all Studio rooms have a bath tub?

Have a room booked on rented points for next weekend, The reservation is "deluxe Studio - near hospitality house"

I was advised to request a ground floor room due to not having an elevator in those buildings but I'd rather have a tub than a walk in shower

The girlfriend is a bath bomb fanatic when we go to Disney and loves to soak after a day at the parks, much rather make the trek up some stairs than take away her Disney ritual

Unless you happen to get an accessible studio with only a roll-in shower you will have a tub. There are very few accessible studios with roll-in showers. But, there are some and somebody does get them.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Am I to understand that not all Studio rooms have a bath tub?

Have a room booked on rented points for next weekend, The reservation is "deluxe Studio - near hospitality house"

I was advised to request a ground floor room due to not having an elevator in those buildings but I'd rather have a tub than a walk in shower

The girlfriend is a bath bomb fanatic when we go to Disney and loves to soak after a day at the parks, much rather make the trek up some stairs than take away her Disney ritual

If you want to guarantee a tub, you need to request second or third floor instead of ground floor. Unless there is a reason you cannot access those floors. I know we have been given a first floor HCA studio in Bldg 21 that had a roll-in shower instead of a tub.

 

[ABE4DISNEY]

Hi all,
We are staying at OKW this fall. Previous visits we have been in Buildings 53, 25, and 38 (twice). All were really decent locations but none had a good view. I would love to have an unobstructed lake view. I was leaning towards requesting the buildings in the 60's; would those work? Also we did really like the Turtle Pond area but there was no view in Building 38. Any suggestions of a view there? Thanks so much! Love OKW!

 

[SGMCO]

When will the Turtle Shack be open (says Open Seasonably) what time is that considered? We are going 1st week in Oct. and hoping it will be open.

 

[ABE4DISNEY]

When will the Turtle Shack be open (says Open Seasonably) what time is that considered? We are going 1st week in Oct. and hoping it will be open.

Yes, we would like to know that as well! We are at the end of October.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Sometimes seasonal means it is only open during the afternoon and closes early in the day. If there isn't a lot of traffic at the pool, it won't be open.

 

[ABE4DISNEY]

Sometimes seasonal means it is only open during the afternoon and closes early in the day. If there isn't a lot of traffic at the pool, it won't be open.

Good to know! Thanks! Any suggestions for buildings with a view? I was thinking about the ones in the 60's?

 

[BobNed]

Good to know! Thanks! Any suggestions for buildings with a view? I was thinking about the ones in the 60's?

Buildings 62, 63, and 64 are the only building at OKW with elevators and are most often reserved for people with disabilities. They don't necessarily have better views than any other buildings either. They overlook the golf course. Take a look at the map in post #1 of this thread. Most buildings overlook the golf course. A couple overlook the canal and are very popular too and most often requested. Many people like the Old Turtle Pond area. Also, if you are in a studio, most of them are at the ends of the buildings and the views are blocked by trees and shrubs so the higher up you are the better your chances of a view.

 

[hvanes]

We are OKW owners and have a HH reservation for the end of Dec in a 1-bedroom. But since making the reservation, I have decided that a separate bathroom entrance is more important than location. But I still would like HH area. I called member services yesterday and asked about the construction that is beginning soon, hoping that perhaps they were addressing the master bath entrance in the older buildings. I know this was a long shot, but you never know, stranger things have happened. I was told that it was a soft-goods refurbishment, so I asked why would this take a projected 18 months, she said perhaps it will end sooner. Does anyone have any additional information on the refurbishment that is scheduled to start soon?

I know the CMs have a reputation for passing along misinformation, but... I had to call a couple of weeks ago because I switched my resort from BRV to OKW, but after over 24 hours, the change still wasn't showing in my MDE. The CM I spoke with asked me if I was aware of the upcoming refurbishment. I was, but I (foolishly) asked if she knew which buildings would be affected and/or when it would be finished. She put my on hold for a bit and then returned to say that they are scheduled to be finished on July 27 for the summer (she of course did not know which parts of the resort would be affected).

So today I was checking the summer discount options again -- I'm still wavering between OKW and SSR, and randomly considering Kidani (can you say "indecisive"?) and I noticed that the OKW 2-br are sold out. Just wondering now if that is (A) typical for early August, or (B) due to the fact that some buildings will be closed for the refurb. Now I can't decide if I want to keep my room there, hoping that with some building closures maybe the resort will be quieter... or worried it's going to be absolutely packed because it's sold out. I wish I could stop overthinking this.

Anyone with lots of experience want to weigh in?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I know the CMs have a reputation for passing along misinformation, but... I had to call a couple of weeks ago because I switched my resort from BRV to OKW, but after over 24 hours, the change still wasn't showing in my MDE. The CM I spoke with asked me if I was aware of the upcoming refurbishment. I was, but I (foolishly) asked if she knew which buildings would be affected and/or when it would be finished. She put my on hold for a bit and then returned to say that they are scheduled to be finished on July 27 for the summer (she of course did not know which parts of the resort would be affected).

So today I was checking the summer discount options again -- I'm still wavering between OKW and SSR, and randomly considering Kidani (can you say "indecisive"?) and I noticed that the OKW 2-br are sold out. Just wondering now if that is (A) typical for early August, or (B) due to the fact that some buildings will be closed for the refurb. Now I can't decide if I want to keep my room there, hoping that with some building closures maybe the resort will be quieter... or worried it's going to be absolutely packed because it's sold out. I wish I could stop overthinking this.

Anyone with lots of experience want to weigh in?

Considering that DVC is meant to be "sold out" every night - and it's often difficult to find a single room available - I wouldn't let that concern you. You've probably already been there when it was sold out.

 

[LadyW1nger]

I am staying at OKW for the first time starting May 1. I have a studio I'll be sharing with my mom. I know the studios don't have laundry, but laundry rooms are available. I don't intend on having to do any laundry, but in the off-chance I spill something all over myself (pretty likely, sadly), are there single use detergents available for purchase or should I bring pods with me? Thanks for your help!

 

[Deb & Bill]

I am staying at OKW for the first time starting May 1. I have a studio I'll be sharing with my mom. I know the studios don't have laundry, but laundry rooms are available. I don't intend on having to do any laundry, but in the off-chance I spill something all over myself (pretty likely, sadly), are there single use detergents available for purchase or should I bring pods with me? Thanks for your help!

Yes, they usually have stuff to purchase in the laundry room. You'll need HE detergent for the laundry rooms. The washers in the villas are standard washers at OKW.

 

[LadyW1nger]

Yes, they usually have stuff to purchase in the laundry room. You'll need HE detergent for the laundry rooms. The washers in the villas are standard washers at OKW.

I figured as much but just wanted to double check. Thank you so much!!

 

[SGMCO]

Can anyone tell me if they sell "Free and Clear" Detergent (without perfume or color)?
thanks

 

[Deb & Bill]

Can anyone tell me if they sell "Free and Clear" Detergent (without perfume or color)?
thanks

The one the sell is a no-name environmentally friendly detergent. It's generic green box.

 

[BobNed]

Can anyone tell me if they sell "Free and Clear" Detergent (without perfume or color)?
thanks

In addition to what Deb and Bill said above, they also have Tide regular. No Free and Clear.

 

[Deb & Bill]

In addition to what Deb and Bill said above, they also have Tide regular. No Free and Clear.

You got Tide in your villa? Or did you buy it in the store? All we have gotten lately is that no-name stuff that I leave for the next guest.

 

[BobNed]

You got Tide in your villa? Or did you buy it in the store? All we have gotten lately is that no-name stuff that I leave for the next guest.

No Tide IN the villa, but they still sell it at Conch Flats (at least the last time I was there). I don't buy any though. I keep detergent in my Owner's Locker.

 

[kreckl]

We stayed at OKW for the first time this year! We did a split stay between Boardwalk and Old Key West and we loved it! Here is a video of the 1 bedroom villa we stayed in if anyone is interested. We also ate at Olivia's for the first time and absolutely loved it.

Thanks for the video of the space- it looks huge!