Okw Pool Slide!

spike · 03-22-2004

In the latest DVC Vacation Magic Community News (Spring 2004) they had a tidbit of info and a rendering of the new slide for OKW (see attached). The article basically said that OKW was adding a pool slide enhancement, and they plan to break ground this spring. Their goal is to have it installed by the end of the year. This will be a great asset to OKW.

**mickey** · 03-22-2004

I saw this as well. This was my one big complaint about OKW, the pool area. I hope it will be similar to the new slides at AKL and the Poly, they are nice, and it looks like it will be similar.

skwak · 03-25-2004

Any thoughts whether this will be done by mid-October? If it will not be done, do you think that it will result in one of the pools being closed during that time? SHould I be worried about this?

**mickey** · 03-25-2004

Stan

My guess is that it will not be done by October, and yes, the main pool will be closed. Really, it isn't a big deal. The main pool used to be like a normal swimming pool. There are some very nice quiet pools around the resort, you can use those.

Maybe if you are lucky, it will be done by then, and you can let me know how it is.

spike · 03-26-2004

I would have to agree with Mickey I doubt it will be finished by mid Oct., and I would assume that they will have to close the pool at some point, but I can not imagine that it will be closed during the entire construction project. Also note that SSR will be a boat ride away and I will be surprised if OKW does not offer any pool hopping arrangements with SSR during any OKW pool closures. If you are a DVC member you have that option anyway. I would not be worried. I will be in WDW in June, and I will try to get some construction photos if it has started.

skwak · 03-26-2004

Thanks everyone! We are actually planning on staying at OKW for our 1st family DVC adventure. We need two studios for 10 nights so we are trying to stretch a few points by staying at OKW. Also, Mickey has always been very positive on OKW and to be honest, he's been right on everything else!!

soxmets · 04-03-2004

skaw.... I also read somewhere that the slide will be under construction in October and the main pool may be closed.

I think they are talking about letting you pool hop to other locations and will suggest that you pool hop over at DVC's new SSR Resort, which is a short drive down the road. :hmmm

spike · 04-12-2004

Update from April Member Clubhouse Latest News:

Slide construction at Disney's Old Key West Resort
Construction on the new themed pool slide for Disney's Old Key West Resort is currently estimated to begin in September, and not in the spring as previously announced. Work is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2004. During construction of the slide, the pool will have to be closed. However, our Members and Guests are welcome to enjoy the resort's three other pools. Look for more details later this summer in Member Clubhouse and on the Member web site.

skwak · 04-12-2004

Timing bummer for us as we are going in October. I guess we will be actively pool hopping!!:hmmm

soxmets · 04-20-2004

I think the addition of a slide will be a major plus. My kids just love the slide at SAB and they will love this one at OKW.

**lawwin** · 04-20-2004

The high rock springs pool at SSR is supposed to be really nice as is the slide. You might try hopping over there. it also is 0 entrance, so there are no stairs. If you are a DVC member check it out on the website. Since you won't be far from there, it might be a good idea.

minniegidget · 07-07-2004

I have just changed to OKW form the cabins. My family was looking at the pools at the cabins and was not that empressed (no kids just adults) We will be there Sept 13- 18. Will the main pool be closed then? how are the other pools. The sanuna and hot tub will still be opened right. Also i have seen that the pool closes at 10 pm is that every night? Is it open anytime later.
Also can anyone tell me if I mad the right move changing from the cabins to OKW? It is costing us about 100.00 more per person. this is all our 1st trip to WDW.

**lawwin** · 07-07-2004

The main pool at OKW is scheduled to be closed until Oct., but I believe that they will let you pool hop over to saratoga Springs. You can get there by boat. The other pools are quiet pools, just like the other resorts have, but they do not have any slides, etc. They are fixing up the OKW pool because OKW is the oldest DVC resort and that pool did not have a slide and the main pool was just like a quiet pool. I am not sure if the sauna and hot tub are closed as well. You may want to call the resort or reservations and ask them. The main pools at the resorts close when the lifeguards are off duty. At POR, it was 12am every night; however, the quiet pools do not have lifeguards and are open all the time. It is that way at all the resorts, I believe.

mimisjeep2 · 08-03-2004

Are the pools at the Beach Club open all year round - does Disney have any indoor pools for cooler weather

crystalrp · 08-03-2004

There are no indoor pools. All the pools are heated though.

03-22-2004	#1 (permalink)
spike Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Orleans Posts: 260	Okw Pool Slide! In the latest DVC Vacation Magic Community News (Spring 2004) they had a tidbit of info and a rendering of the new slide for OKW (see attached). The article basically said that OKW was adding a pool slide enhancement, and they plan to break ground this spring. Their goal is to have it installed by the end of the year. This will be a great asset to OKW. Attached Images __________________ Spike “May your journey forever be laden with peace, and jubilance dreams may forever increase. We look to the future to a beautiful dawn. Till then we will be with you, farewell and dream on, dream on, dream on……”

03-22-2004	#2 (permalink)
mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	I saw this as well. This was my one big complaint about OKW, the pool area. I hope it will be similar to the new slides at AKL and the Poly, they are nice, and it looks like it will be similar. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

03-25-2004	#3 (permalink)
skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,492	Any thoughts whether this will be done by mid-October? If it will not be done, do you think that it will result in one of the pools being closed during that time? SHould I be worried about this? __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

03-25-2004	#4 (permalink)
mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	Stan My guess is that it will not be done by October, and yes, the main pool will be closed. Really, it isn't a big deal. The main pool used to be like a normal swimming pool. There are some very nice quiet pools around the resort, you can use those. Maybe if you are lucky, it will be done by then, and you can let me know how it is. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

03-26-2004	#5 (permalink)
spike Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Orleans Posts: 260	I would have to agree with Mickey I doubt it will be finished by mid Oct., and I would assume that they will have to close the pool at some point, but I can not imagine that it will be closed during the entire construction project. Also note that SSR will be a boat ride away and I will be surprised if OKW does not offer any pool hopping arrangements with SSR during any OKW pool closures. If you are a DVC member you have that option anyway. I would not be worried. I will be in WDW in June, and I will try to get some construction photos if it has started. __________________ Spike “May your journey forever be laden with peace, and jubilance dreams may forever increase. We look to the future to a beautiful dawn. Till then we will be with you, farewell and dream on, dream on, dream on……” Last edited by spike; 03-26-2004 at 11:52 AM.

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03-26-2004	#6 (permalink)
skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,492	Thanks everyone! We are actually planning on staying at OKW for our 1st family DVC adventure. We need two studios for 10 nights so we are trying to stretch a few points by staying at OKW. Also, Mickey has always been very positive on OKW and to be honest, he's been right on everything else!! __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

04-03-2004	#7 (permalink)
soxmets Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 234	skaw.... I also read somewhere that the slide will be under construction in October and the main pool may be closed. I think they are talking about letting you pool hop to other locations and will suggest that you pool hop over at DVC's new SSR Resort, which is a short drive down the road. :hmmm

04-12-2004	#8 (permalink)
spike Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Orleans Posts: 260	Update from April Member Clubhouse Latest News: Slide construction at Disney's Old Key West Resort Construction on the new themed pool slide for Disney's Old Key West Resort is currently estimated to begin in September, and not in the spring as previously announced. Work is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2004. During construction of the slide, the pool will have to be closed. However, our Members and Guests are welcome to enjoy the resort's three other pools. Look for more details later this summer in Member Clubhouse and on the Member web site. __________________ Spike “May your journey forever be laden with peace, and jubilance dreams may forever increase. We look to the future to a beautiful dawn. Till then we will be with you, farewell and dream on, dream on, dream on……”

04-12-2004	#9 (permalink)
skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,492	Timing bummer for us as we are going in October. I guess we will be actively pool hopping!!:hmmm __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

04-20-2004	#10 (permalink)
soxmets Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 234	Re: Okw Pool Slide! I think the addition of a slide will be a major plus. My kids just love the slide at SAB and they will love this one at OKW.

04-20-2004	#11 (permalink)
lawwin Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,332	Re: Okw Pool Slide! The high rock springs pool at SSR is supposed to be really nice as is the slide. You might try hopping over there. it also is 0 entrance, so there are no stairs. If you are a DVC member check it out on the website. Since you won't be far from there, it might be a good idea. __________________ Moderator of the Walt Disney Company and Pin Trading Forums Forever & Always at Disney in my heart.... Mother of Brer Rabbit - 15 Year-old Defender of SotS and lover of Captain Jack

07-07-2004	#12 (permalink)
minniegidget Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 4	Re: Okw Pool Slide! I have just changed to OKW form the cabins. My family was looking at the pools at the cabins and was not that empressed (no kids just adults) We will be there Sept 13- 18. Will the main pool be closed then? how are the other pools. The sanuna and hot tub will still be opened right. Also i have seen that the pool closes at 10 pm is that every night? Is it open anytime later. Also can anyone tell me if I mad the right move changing from the cabins to OKW? It is costing us about 100.00 more per person. this is all our 1st trip to WDW.

07-07-2004	#13 (permalink)
lawwin Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,332	Re: Okw Pool Slide! The main pool at OKW is scheduled to be closed until Oct., but I believe that they will let you pool hop over to saratoga Springs. You can get there by boat. The other pools are quiet pools, just like the other resorts have, but they do not have any slides, etc. They are fixing up the OKW pool because OKW is the oldest DVC resort and that pool did not have a slide and the main pool was just like a quiet pool. I am not sure if the sauna and hot tub are closed as well. You may want to call the resort or reservations and ask them. The main pools at the resorts close when the lifeguards are off duty. At POR, it was 12am every night; however, the quiet pools do not have lifeguards and are open all the time. It is that way at all the resorts, I believe. __________________ Moderator of the Walt Disney Company and Pin Trading Forums Forever & Always at Disney in my heart.... Mother of Brer Rabbit - 15 Year-old Defender of SotS and lover of Captain Jack

08-03-2004	#14 (permalink)
mimisjeep2 Baby MouseBuzzer Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2	Re: Okw Pool Slide! Are the pools at the Beach Club open all year round - does Disney have any indoor pools for cooler weather

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crystalrp Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: skowhegan, maine Posts: 1,235	Re: Okw Pool Slide! There are no indoor pools. All the pools are heated though. __________________ 1972~off site 1982~Contemporary 1998~Port Orleans 1999~Caribbean Beach/Disney Magic 2001~Dixie Landings/Disney Wonder 2003~Wilderness Lodge/Disney Wonder 2004~POFQ and AKL