We are considering a stay at OKW and I have seen several "complaints" about bus service in this thread. However, since all Disney resorts have bus service issues from time to time would someone provide feedback on OKW bus service in general to/from all parks?
Also, we are looking at booking a studio and since we have not stayed here before is there any location in OKW that is better than most for a bus stop that you can readily get on the first one to arrive?
The first stop coming into the resort from the parks is Peninsular Road. The stops, in normal order (which can vary for road construction and things) Is Peninsular Road, South Point, Old Turtle Pond, Millers Road and North Cove Road (Hospitality House/main check-in)
I've never had issues getting on buses at any of the first 3 stops. Buses are sometimes totally full by the time they get to hospitality house.
At OKW, a studio is a studio, pretty much. The Peninsular Road stop is closest to buildings 23 to 26 those are in the Near Hospitality House booking category. If you want Peninsular Road stop and are not in the Hospital House category, request buildings 27 to 29.
My personal favorite buildings are 30 to 35, near the Old Turtle Pond bus stop.
Remember that OKW does not have elevators, except in buildings 62, 63 and 64 which were built after the rest of the resort was finished and there had been changes to the Disabilities act which required elevators. If you're traveling with someone who has mobility issues be sure to request first floor for medical reasons, although in general the stairs at OKW aren't bad, 1/2 flight, a landing, and another half flight. There are some buildings with studios on the 3rd floor, but most studios are on the first or second floor.