OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[ScubaCat]

It looks like the jacuzzi tubs survived too. Miracles do happen after all.

 

[disneydreamer781]

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Staying at old key west for the first time and this is what the bottom of the coffee table looks like . Only noticed bc my kids were playing on the floor and thought it was awesome . Everything else has looked ok but every inch of the bottom of that table has kid graffiti on it

 

[chalee94]

Just in case this wasn't posted, All ears had some nice pictures of the studios up:

http://allears.net/acc/g-old-key-west-studio.htm

Thanks for the link.

I know grey bathrooms are in right now, but definitely doesn't fit the theme...

 

[bobbiwoz]

I do not often stay in OKW, but the studio looks good.

 

[Chuck S]

I know grey bathrooms are in right now, but definitely doesn't fit the theme...

Exactly. Part of what makes Disney reosrts so attractive is the theme. OKW was never "over the top" Mickey Mouse/Disney, but it was definitely colorful like the real Key West.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Well thank goodness they have a picture hanging with the words Key West and one of shells in the bathroom, or I might not know where the heck I am! Jeepers, a bit generic and dull in color.

I saw pics of the 1 bedroom, there's at least some color there in the dining room chairs and in the living room rug!

Colors, yes, but the wrong colors. Not Key West colors. More like Contemporary colors.

 

[Deb & Bill]

I do not often stay in OKW, but the studio looks good.

That's because they really didn't do much in the studio, just the bathroom and the cabinet over the kitchenette sink. Plus the aforementioned pictures.

 

[ShelliRenee]

Just looking at the pictures of the refurb studio, is there no alarm clock?

 

[Chuck S]

Just looking at the pictures of the refurb studio, is there no alarm clock?

I don't know...maybe not...most folks use their phones now. You could always do a wake up call.

 

[CarolynFH]

Just looking at the pictures of the refurb studio, is there no alarm clock?

They removed clocks some years ago. You can call Housekeeping - they might still have some and if so will bring you one.

 

[disneydreamer781]

I like the new look. I was never a fan of those pastels. Glad that color scheme is gone here and also at the Boardwalk.

 

[disneydreamer781]

Staying here in December and I'm very excited about the renovations. It's my home resort but I haven't stayed here in years. Looking forward to it!

 

[igrsod]

Just became a DVC owner... and have planned my first vacation at OKW. Looking forward to it.

 

[teamtilt]

are the 1 bedrooms renovated near the hospitality house?

 

[Chuck S]

are the 1 bedrooms renovated near the hospitality house?

I don't think they've done near HH yet. I have a near HH reservation for the end of May, so I'll let you know.

 

[Deb & Bill]

I like the new look. I was never a fan of those pastels. Glad that color scheme is gone here and also at the Boardwalk.

Uh, pastel is Key West. Gray is not Key West.

 

[Chuck S]

I like the new look. I was never a fan of those pastels. Glad that color scheme is gone here and also at the Boardwalk.

You would absolutely hate Miami, South Florida and the real Key West, then. It is all pastel and/or art deco.

 

[Wakey]

I saw some other photos (professional photographer) and the bathrooms looked bluer than the greyer photos I have seen- not sure. I do know that those who have stayed there have been pretty universal in their praise. Whilst the 'theming' is a bit less, I also like the newer look- same can be said of BWV- but I wish they had also ripped out the garish coloured 1990s tiles there and redone the main bathroom also.

 

[Deb & Bill]

I saw some other photos (professional photographer) and the bathrooms looked bluer than the greyer photos I have seen- not sure. I do know that those who have stayed there have been pretty universal in their praise. Whilst the 'theming' is a bit less, I also like the newer look- same can be said of BWV- but I wish they had also ripped out the garish coloured 1990s tiles there and redone the main bathroom also.

A bit less? It's totally gone except for the outside of the buildings. The pictures they had of all the shells and the map of Key West are gone and replaced with pictures that could be used at BWV or BCV or BLT. The designer should be fired (as well as those who approved the design) except she/he is probably a relative to someone towards the top of the ladder.

 

[ILoveMyDVC]

Colors, yes, but the wrong colors. Not Key West colors. More like Contemporary colors.

UGH! Looks like a cheap alternate residence for a consultant.

Walk the dining ware section of an IKEA. Consultants temporarily relocated pushing carriages loaded up with white dishes and the requisite coffee pot. Why grey? Grey? Nothing sings happiness and vacation like...grey.