OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

[Jbtuggle00]

Hi! I am traveling in Nov to OKW on rented DVC points. I have a few RANDOM questions I'm hoping you experts can help me with:

1) I've got a 2 BR in the HH booking category & I'm trying to decide if I should make any requests as far as views or floors. I will have a 3yo & 7yo and a stroller to haul up the stairs, so considering requesting ground floor, but would I be giving up any good "rooms with a view" request?

2) If we do online check-in, how do we get the refillable mugs (we do have a DDP).

3) Do I need to back my child's puddle jumper (life vest) or do they have ttem at the resort pool?

4) Is there a corkscrew in the room? (very important LOL!)

5) Flight comes in 11AM, figure will arrive at okw 12:30-1 on ME. Any chances for early check-ins? Monday arrival.

6) With Monday to Monday res, would mousekeeping come Thurs or Friday?

Thank you in advance!

 

[Karabear15]

Hi! I am traveling in Nov to OKW on rented DVC points. I have a few RANDOM questions I'm hoping you experts can help me with:

1) I've got a 2 BR in the HH booking category & I'm trying to decide if I should make any requests as far as views or floors. I will have a 3yo & 7yo and a stroller to haul up the stairs, so considering requesting ground floor, but would I be giving up any good "rooms with a view" request?

2) If we do online check-in, how do we get the refillable mugs (we do have a DDP).

3) Do I need to back my child's puddle jumper (life vest) or do they have ttem at the resort pool?

4) Is there a corkscrew in the room? (very important LOL!)

5) Flight comes in 11AM, figure will arrive at okw 12:30-1 on ME. Any chances for early check-ins? Monday arrival.

6) With Monday to Monday res, would mousekeeping come Thurs or Friday?

Thank you in advance!

#4...yes, very important to know!!

Curious on a few of these answers as well...mainly #1, 2, 4, and 5 We haven't stayed on grounds in sooooooo long and we are all coming in at different times of the day.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Hi! I am traveling in Nov to OKW on rented DVC points. I have a few RANDOM questions I'm hoping you experts can help me with:

1) I've got a 2 BR in the HH booking category & I'm trying to decide if I should make any requests as far as views or floors. I will have a 3yo & 7yo and a stroller to haul up the stairs, so considering requesting ground floor, but would I be giving up any good "rooms with a view" request?

2) If we do online check-in, how do we get the refillable mugs (we do have a DDP).

3) Do I need to back my child's puddle jumper (life vest) or do they have ttem at the resort pool?

4) Is there a corkscrew in the room? (very important LOL!)

5) Flight comes in 11AM, figure will arrive at okw 12:30-1 on ME. Any chances for early check-ins? Monday arrival.

6) With Monday to Monday res, would mousekeeping come Thurs or Friday?

Thank you in advance!

Even the ground floor villas have good views. So you may find you have a nice view. With Hospitality House area, you'll be in 11-14 or 23-26.
You pick up your refillable mug at Goods to Go, the counter service restaurant at the main pool. Good to Go is rather limited, nothing at all like a food court or large counter service. But the store on site has lots of grocery items. And Olivia's has a very good menu.
They have plenty of sizes of kids' life vests at all four pools.
I think there is a cork screw in the kitchen. If not, call Housekeeping and see if they have one. Otherwise, you might be able to buy one at the store.
Check in time is after 4PM for DVC villas. You might get a room that is open, but you may have to wait until after 4PM. And after 4PM could be 5PM. If you check the box for first available, you give up your requests.
Check in day is Day 1. With a seven night stay, the housekeepers will come on day 4 and exchange your towels and remove your trash, plus replace anything you have used up, like shampoo, conditioner, etc. If you need extra towels, you can purchase a towel pack for $6. It will give you four bath towels, two hand towels, four face cloths and one tub mat.

 

[Jbtuggle00]

Even the ground floor villas have good views. So you may find you have a nice view. With Hospitality House area, you'll be in 11-14 or 23-26.
You pick up your refillable mug at Goods to Go, the counter service restaurant at the main pool. Good to Go is rather limited, nothing at all like a food court or large counter service. But the store on site has lots of grocery items. And Olivia's has a very good menu.
They have plenty of sizes of kids' life vests at all four pools.
I think there is a cork screw in the kitchen. If not, call Housekeeping and see if they have one. Otherwise, you might be able to buy one at the store.
Check in time is after 4PM for DVC villas. You might get a room that is open, but you may have to wait until after 4PM. And after 4PM could be 5PM. If you check the box for first available, you give up your requests.
Check in day is Day 1. With a seven night stay, the housekeepers will come on day 4 and exchange your towels and remove your trash, plus replace anything you have used up, like shampoo, conditioner, etc. If you need extra towels, you can purchase a towel pack for $6. It will give you four bath towels, two hand towels, four face cloths and one tub mat.

Thank you SO much! This is really helpful!

 

[jan 48uk]

But I imagine there will be talk on the DIS about the renovations as they go on. I'd keep a look out here to see what's going on if you have a specific area you are hoping to stay.

Thank you, we are really open to area. I've asked for a top floor near the pool at the end of Peninsula Road. We are not too concerned with walking and stairs. We will have a car and I have 2 strong pairs of hands with DH and DS to carry luggage Too be honest we are just looking forward to staying at OKW.
After many years of staying off site it's a treat we are all looking forward too.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Thank you, we are really open to area. I've asked for a top floor near the pool at the end of Peninsula Road. We are not too concerned with walking and stairs. We will have a car and I have 2 strong pairs of hands with DH and DS to carry luggage Too be honest we are just looking forward to staying at OKW.
After many years of staying off site it's a treat we are all looking forward too.

Do you mean the South Point pool area? That's a nice area.

 

[Karabear15]

I don't see a lot of people writing about buildings 45 or 46. It seems most everyone likes to stay near Hospitality house. Are those buildings not very great to stay at...are we asking to walk a lot to either the main hub of the resort, or to a bus stop? I really like the fact that these are right on the canal, and we requested to be on the bottom floor, after reading and seeing where almost everyone prefers to be, I'm a little worried!

 

[Donald - my hero]

I don't see a lot of people writing about buildings 45 or 46. It seems most everyone likes to stay near Hospitality house. Are those buildings not very great to stay at...are we asking to walk a lot to either the main hub of the resort, or to a bus stop? I really like the fact that these are right on the canal, and we requested to be on the bottom floor, after reading and seeing where almost everyone prefers to be, I'm a little worried!

We haven't stayed yet BUT those are two of the buildings i want for the same reason you mention -- it looks like a good spot for a nice view. We have no desire to be close to the HH for all the reasons people DO want to ... it will be busier, closer to the hub of activity. From the poking around the resort we done on other trips I think we're really going to love it, perfect feel for us .. it just screams "you're in Florida"

 

[Karabear15]

We haven't stayed yet BUT those are two of the buildings i want for the same reason you mention -- it looks like a good spot for a nice view. We have no desire to be close to the HH for all the reasons people DO want to ... it will be busier, closer to the hub of activity. From the poking around the resort we done on other trips I think we're really going to love it, perfect feel for us .. it just screams "you're in Florida"

Exactly...that is why we chose it as our DVC home...we are from the Chicagoland area, so having an escape from the hustle and bustle here is a necessity! I just remember taking the boat to DS and seeing these two buildings and thinking, yea...that's where I want to stay when I come down.

 

[jan 48uk]

Do you mean the South Point pool area? That's a nice area.

If that's near 45, 46, 54 and 55 then yes I do hope that's where you mean now you've said its a nice area!

 

[Deb & Bill]

I don't see a lot of people writing about buildings 45 or 46. It seems most everyone likes to stay near Hospitality house. Are those buildings not very great to stay at...are we asking to walk a lot to either the main hub of the resort, or to a bus stop? I really like the fact that these are right on the canal, and we requested to be on the bottom floor, after reading and seeing where almost everyone prefers to be, I'm a little worried!

We have stayed in both. But we were on the end unit in 45 closest to the stop sign and heard the brakes of every vehicle that stopped at the stop sign. It was a noisy location. But the view along the Trumbo Canal was nice. I think 45 and 46 are frequently requested. I know we've requested them a few times. You can also request canal view with online check in.

I have never stayed in any of the HH area villas and really don't want to. The parking at 11-14 sometimes is taken up by guests heading to the main pool area and Olivia's or just checking in. 23-26 might not be too bad though.

 

[Karabear15]

We have stayed in both. But we were on the end unit in 45 closest to the stop sign and heard the brakes of every vehicle that stopped at the stop sign. It was a noisy location. But the view along the Trumbo Canal was nice. I think 45 and 46 are frequently requested. I know we've requested them a few times. You can also request canal view with online check in.

I have never stayed in any of the HH area villas and really don't want to. The parking at 11-14 sometimes is taken up by guests heading to the main pool area and Olivia's or just checking in. 23-26 might not be too bad though.

We will be in a 2 bedroom villa...can't remember if those are the outside rooms or the inside rooms in those buildings. We are usually night owls, so I don't think we will be too fazed by the cars, if we hear them at all. Thanks for that info though! I believe when we booked we put in immediate requests for canal view and the building numbers.

 

[Deb & Bill]

We will be in a 2 bedroom villa...can't remember if those are the outside rooms or the inside rooms in those buildings. We are usually night owls, so I don't think we will be too fazed by the cars, if we hear them at all. Thanks for that info though! I believe when we booked we put in immediate requests for canal view and the building numbers.

If you get a lockoff, it will be a studio with a one bedroom. We were in a one bedroom with a studio next door (we didn't have the studio). Dedicated are usually more towards the middle.

 

[Karabear15]

If you get a lockoff, it will be a studio with a one bedroom. We were in a one bedroom with a studio next door (we didn't have the studio). Dedicated are usually more towards the middle.

We didn't request for a lock-off...as I believe that was an option to book...we booked a dedicated 2 bedroom.

 

[ejgonz2]

I will be arriving at OKW resort on 7/29. This is my first stay at this resort. I am booked in a deluxe studio. It is myself, two daughters and a son. Is it possible to request a cot for the room?

You can order an air mattress on Amazon to be delivered

 

[ejgonz2]

What are the best buildings to see the EPCOT fireworks? Do they have elevators?

 

[Deb & Bill]

You can order an air mattress on Amazon to be delivered

They arrived over a month ago.

 

[Deb & Bill]

What are the best buildings to see the EPCOT fireworks? Do they have elevators?

I've never found any real good place to see fireworks at OKW. Too many trees and buildings in the way. You can hear them, especially the ones for the marathon early in the morning, but seeing them is more difficult.

Plus only three buildings have elevators, most do not. The ones with elevators were added a few years later and are usually reserved for medical needs.

 

[Nanajo1]

Remember you can get any bus to get to thr restaurants and main pool.

 

[zorro77]

We like Miller road, quick bus stop and only 3/10 mile to store and main pool. Been member for many years and love the total feel of OKW. We usually rent for about half our stay. Grocery shopping is main reason and maybe outlet mall one time. We get best rate we can find and at end of stay taken Magical Express back to airport.