OKW Lovers Thread. Part 2

Its strange Deb because the official announcement (see it on Dave's first page) calls it a refresh, and also says it it will be finished summer 2018 and then in 2019 in the same announcement! However, at the meeting, they definitely said it would be finished in 2019.
The winter Disney Files that just came out has the completion as Mid-2019 (page 20). That is also what they said at the meeting.

As for the kitchen cabinets, they could have painted them white to make them look Key West. Hardwood (looking) floors, white cabinets are definitely Key West.
 
The winter Disney Files that just came out has the completion as Mid-2019 (page 20). That is also what they said at the meeting.

As for the kitchen cabinets, they could have painted them white to make them look Key West. Hardwood (looking) floors, white cabinets are definitely Key West.

I can see a practical side to not having white cabinets- they would show every mark and stain from the hundreds of families that stay in each room. I know GFV has them and I presume they go through a lot of paint to keep them looking pristine.
 
I can see a practical side to not having white cabinets- they would show every mark and stain from the hundreds of families that stay in each room. I know GFV has them and I presume they go through a lot of paint to keep them looking pristine.
Not really a problem, just make it a washable paint that can be wiped off.
 


Here now for first stay at OKW. I knew the rooms were big but omg! This is just fantastic. I so wish they had done more resorts like this but I will take what I can get.

Negative is we are in building 22, end unit. Little bit of highway noise. Weird that there’s no connecting sidewalk this end of the road.

But small quibbles. Incredible room. Great resort. And Roberto at Gurgling Suitcase is a great bartender. This is definitely a new favourite resort. Don’t understand why the point cost is so low?
 


Here now for first stay at OKW. I knew the rooms were big but omg! This is just fantastic. I so wish they had done more resorts like this but I will take what I can get.

Negative is we are in building 22, end unit. Little bit of highway noise. Weird that there’s no connecting sidewalk this end of the road.

But small quibbles. Incredible room. Great resort. And Roberto at Gurgling Suitcase is a great bartender. This is definitely a new favourite resort. Don’t understand why the point cost is so low?
Disney had no idea if DVC would even fly in 1991 when they started construction on OKW, or, as it was called back then, Disney Vacation Club. Once they realized people would buy, they downsized the rooms and upped the points.

Your sidewalk is along side the villas and runs into the sidewalk for Bldg 21, so there isn't a sidewalk until you get to Bldg 21 and headed to the Millers Road pool. Watch for the crosswalks when you go to the bus stop.
 
We just finished up four nights in a 2 bed dedicated in #19 Miller. Great time, weather not so great but just lovely. Busses were good except Epcot. We waited over an hour in 30 degree weather. That was horrible but does happen. Turtle pond 30’s do have construction fencing. Confirmed they won’t get be “in the system” for booking for about a month. Now we’re off to Kidani!!!
 
We just finished up four nights in a 2 bed dedicated in #19 Miller. Great time, weather not so great but just lovely. Busses were good except Epcot. We waited over an hour in 30 degree weather. That was horrible but does happen. Turtle pond 30’s do have construction fencing. Confirmed they won’t get be “in the system” for booking for about a month. Now we’re off to Kidani!!!
We are staying in a 2 bedroom in January for the first time. When I looked at a map of OKW, I was actually concerned about building 19 because it looks like they are directly in front of the quiet pool. I know with the cold temperatures there probably weren't a lot of people using the pool, but do you think noise would be an issue if the weather was nicer?
Have a great time at Kidani! :)
 
Please remember that building requests are just "requests." OKW is beginning a renovation for the next year or so, so blocks of 4 to 6 buildings will go out of service. Currently bldgs 30 to 33 are down, and have been down for a couple weeks. I requested to be near the Turtle Pond bus stop, which normally includes those buildings. I was pleasantly surprised to be placed in bldg 46, while farther to a bus stop, the closest being South Point, it has probably the best canal views from the balcony of any OKW building.
 
I was actually concerned about building 19 because it looks like they are directly in front of the quiet pool. I know with the cold temperatures there probably weren't a lot of people using the pool, but do you think noise would be an issue if the weather was nicer?
We've never found noise at the "quiet" pool to be an issue at night.
 
We have a split stay with the first couple days (starting tomorrow) at OKW (rest in a treehouse next door :) ). We don't want to do a full grocery order, but grandma would like to make chocolate chip cookies with our daughters while Mom and Dad have date night at the TSO concert :rockband:. We're going to bring most of the ingredients but can someone confirm that I can buy sticks of butter and eggs at Conch Flats? IIRC all the resorts sell those basics, but I've never actually been to OKW.

Thanks,
Bruce
 
Please remember that building requests are just "requests." OKW is beginning a renovation for the next year or so, so blocks of 4 to 6 buildings will go out of service. Currently bldgs 30 to 33 are down, and have been down for a couple weeks. I requested to be near the Turtle Pond bus stop, which normally includes those buildings. I was pleasantly surprised to be placed in bldg 46, while farther to a bus stop, the closest being South Point, it has probably the best canal views from the balcony of any OKW building.
I know requests are just requests, but you actually had (in building 46) exactly what I want! :)

I phoned in a request for an upper level 2 bedroom in 45, 46, or 55. The only concern I had was building 19 because of the quiet pool being so close--but I am so happy to see a previous post that they had a great time in that building! I have been looking forward to a stay at OKW for a couple years so I am really excited for our trip!
 
So someone in a DVC facebook group Im in is staying in a renovated studio and posted pics. There are two beds no couch, has carpet which i thought was odd. Room looks bland like it could be in any hotel anywhere.
 
So someone in a DVC facebook group Im in is staying in a renovated studio and posted pics. There are two beds no couch, has carpet which i thought was odd. Room looks bland like it could be in any hotel anywhere.
That pretty much describes the last renovation, as well. Kind of bland...but at least nothing major has changed. Did they say what building they are in?
 
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So someone in a DVC facebook group Im in is staying in a renovated studio and posted pics. There are two beds no couch, has carpet which i thought was odd. Room looks bland like it could be in any hotel anywhere.

I think that CCV is the only studio that doesn't have carpet. I for one am happy to hear they don't seem to be going that way in the refurbs too.
 
Well, I'm relieved to hear that they didn't mess with the two queen beds.

Can't wait to see the pictures, though the one that DVC showed at the member meeting was hideous. I like the existing color scheme, let the BLT people and everyone else complaining about Grandma decor stay at their own resort.
 

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