Old Key West

mommyof2 · 02-25-2006

New to this whole experience!!!!! Staying at the Old Key Wes in April. Any opinions on the place?

**llama** · 02-25-2006

We love Old Key West. We've been members of DVC since 2000, and have stayed at all the DVC properties. OKW is our first pick, every time. I can't say enough good things about it. The one and two bedroom villas are huge. The studios are comfortable and a good size. It's a very quiet, laid-back resort. Some don't think it's "Disney" enough, but we think it's just about perfect. The restaurant "Olivia's" is one of Disney's best-kept secrets. It's wonderful, homey and delicious! They have a brand new waterslide in the pool and you can take the boat down to the Marketplace. It's SUCH a great resort!

mommyof2 · 02-25-2006

Thank you so much!!! We are very excited about this trip to Disney.. I was not too sure about the property, but the more people I talk to the better I feel about it!!!!

**llama** · 02-25-2006

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Originally Posted by mommyof2

Thank you so much!!! We are very excited about this trip to Disney.. I was not too sure about the property, but the more people I talk to the better I feel about it!!!!

Don't worry for a second. Have you got a studio or one or two bedroom suite?

mommyof2 · 02-25-2006

We have a two bedroom Suite since we have 4 in our family, 2 grandparents and an aunt and uncle!!!! I have seen some pictures on the internet of the resort anf it really looks nice!! How does the pool rate- our kids are 3 and 5!!

**llama** · 02-25-2006

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Originally Posted by mommyof2

We have a two bedroom Suite since we have 4 in our family, 2 grandparents and an aunt and uncle!!!! I have seen some pictures on the internet of the resort anf it really looks nice!! How does the pool rate- our kids are 3 and 5!!

The main pool is great. They put a waterslide in a couple of years ago, in the shape of a huge sandcastle. All the kids look like they're having a very good time! (my waterslide days are over, lol). There's a kiddie pool and a playground right next to the main pool. Along with the community club where you can get DVD's, games, small arcade, etc. There are several other quiet pools around the resort. The 2 bedroom suites are wonderful! You won't believe how huge it is. (and the ducks outside your patio are free

) Bring bread to feed them - they don't appreciate it if you don't, and they let you know - loudly.

snow'sfriend · 02-25-2006

I am a DVC member and my home resort is OKW. It is defiantly the most relaxing DVC Resort you can stay at! Hope you have fun!

skwak · 02-25-2006

We've stayed there too and really enjoyed it. I find that it has a calm feel that is nice after rushing around the rest of The World.

bali · 02-25-2006

I've heard nothing but good things about OKW! Have fun and welcome to DC!!!

A Goofy Family · 02-26-2006

You are going to love Old Key West, we are going back for our 3rd stay there...we leave in less than 2 weeks!! YIPPEE!
It's so nice. We've stayed in building 18 both times and hope we get it again. The bus stop is close by, the main pool is not. If you want to be close ask to be near the main lobby building. My parents stayed in the buildings just across the street from the main building last summer and really liked being that close to the gift shop for milk, juice, etc. It's such a beautiful resort! I hope you enjoy it too.

A Goofy Family · 02-26-2006

Hey llama, we've never had an encounter with the ducks! The kids would love it!!

**llama** · 02-26-2006

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Originally Posted by A Goofy Family

Hey llama, we've never had an encounter with the ducks! The kids would love it!!

We always ask for a main floor suite - maybe that's why, lol. And we always seem to be near a stream or the river. They come visit every morning. They waddle up to the patio every morning and quack their heads off! Once they're fed, they waddle off to the shade and sleep all day. Nice life.

BTW mommyof2 - Welcome to DC!

mommyof2 · 02-26-2006

Thanks to everyone for their input!! This is our first Disney vacation with the kids and I think I am more excited than them!! Also, I have not been there since 1992!!!!! I have been trying to read as much as I can about the parks and resorts, and quite frankly, it's a bit overwhelming!!!! ANY SUGGESTIONS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED!!!!!! Thanks again!!!!

mommyof2 · 02-26-2006

Also, can someone tell me what the discount codes are all about????? Also, have seen people refer to DD, DH and DS- what is that??

**mickey** · 02-26-2006

You will love OKW, it is our home resort as well. We have stayed there several times, in both 2 and 3 bedroom villas. Just beautiful, and all the patios are pretty quiet and private. Most of the have nice views of the golf course. Make sure you request a room near the main building/pool. Some of the units are really far away. Oh, and remember there are only three buildings that have an elevator, so if that is a must, let them know before you get there.

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mommyof2 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 420	Old Key West New to this whole experience!!!!! Staying at the Old Key Wes in April. Any opinions on the place?

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: Old Key West We love Old Key West. We've been members of DVC since 2000, and have stayed at all the DVC properties. OKW is our first pick, every time. I can't say enough good things about it. The one and two bedroom villas are huge. The studios are comfortable and a good size. It's a very quiet, laid-back resort. Some don't think it's "Disney" enough, but we think it's just about perfect. The restaurant "Olivia's" is one of Disney's best-kept secrets. It's wonderful, homey and delicious! They have a brand new waterslide in the pool and you can take the boat down to the Marketplace. It's SUCH a great resort! __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" It's Murdoch with an "H" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 33 days 0 hours 17 minutes

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mommyof2 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 420	Re: Old Key West Thank you so much!!! We are very excited about this trip to Disney.. I was not too sure about the property, but the more people I talk to the better I feel about it!!!!

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mommyof2 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 420	Re: Old Key West We have a two bedroom Suite since we have 4 in our family, 2 grandparents and an aunt and uncle!!!! I have seen some pictures on the internet of the resort anf it really looks nice!! How does the pool rate- our kids are 3 and 5!!

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snow'sfriend Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Neverland Posts: 371	Re: Old Key West I am a DVC member and my home resort is OKW. It is defiantly the most relaxing DVC Resort you can stay at! Hope you have fun!

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skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,492	Re: Old Key West We've stayed there too and really enjoyed it. I find that it has a calm feel that is nice after rushing around the rest of The World. __________________ 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!

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	Re: Old Key West I've heard nothing but good things about OKW! Have fun and welcome to DC!!! __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

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A Goofy Family Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,079	Re: Old Key West You are going to love Old Key West, we are going back for our 3rd stay there...we leave in less than 2 weeks!! YIPPEE! It's so nice. We've stayed in building 18 both times and hope we get it again. The bus stop is close by, the main pool is not. If you want to be close ask to be near the main lobby building. My parents stayed in the buildings just across the street from the main building last summer and really liked being that close to the gift shop for milk, juice, etc. It's such a beautiful resort! I hope you enjoy it too. __________________ DVC Members Since 2003 '77 DL Day Trip '99 ASMo Toy Story * '03 AS Sports Surf's Up '04 OKW/Pop '05 May-June SSR/WL December '05OKW '06 March OKW/Coronado Springs * June '06 Keystone CO w/DVC * March '07 DVC's Hilton Head Island March '08 BWVMAY/JUNE '08 AKV* DEC '08 OKWMarch '09 BWV Not sure when we'll be back to see Mickey. Next long weekend away...Great Wolf Lodge Dallas Honored to be Trailblazer's daughter & BDavis932's sister My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Spring Break in the Caribbean....our 1st Cruise! 111 days 19 hours 17 minutes Last edited by A Goofy Family; 02-26-2006 at 12:08 AM. Reason: replied to wrong post...gwarsh!!

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A Goofy Family Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,079	Re: Old Key West Hey llama, we've never had an encounter with the ducks! The kids would love it!! __________________ DVC Members Since 2003 '77 DL Day Trip '99 ASMo Toy Story * '03 AS Sports Surf's Up '04 OKW/Pop '05 May-June SSR/WL December '05OKW '06 March OKW/Coronado Springs * June '06 Keystone CO w/DVC * March '07 DVC's Hilton Head Island March '08 BWVMAY/JUNE '08 AKV* DEC '08 OKWMarch '09 BWV Not sure when we'll be back to see Mickey. Next long weekend away...Great Wolf Lodge Dallas Honored to be Trailblazer's daughter & BDavis932's sister My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Spring Break in the Caribbean....our 1st Cruise! 111 days 19 hours 17 minutes

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mommyof2 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 420	Re: Old Key West Thanks to everyone for their input!! This is our first Disney vacation with the kids and I think I am more excited than them!! Also, I have not been there since 1992!!!!! I have been trying to read as much as I can about the parks and resorts, and quite frankly, it's a bit overwhelming!!!! ANY SUGGESTIONS ARE MUCH APPRECIATED!!!!!! Thanks again!!!!

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mommyof2 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 420	Re: Old Key West Also, can someone tell me what the discount codes are all about????? Also, have seen people refer to DD, DH and DS- what is that??

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,232	Re: Old Key West You will love OKW, it is our home resort as well. We have stayed there several times, in both 2 and 3 bedroom villas. Just beautiful, and all the patios are pretty quiet and private. Most of the have nice views of the golf course. Make sure you request a room near the main building/pool. Some of the units are really far away. Oh, and remember there are only three buildings that have an elevator, so if that is a must, let them know before you get there. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that.

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