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[WDWJAMBA]

I guess too many choices isn't necessarily a bad thing. DH and I sat down and tried to decide where we want to go next year (I still love the idea of being able to return over and over again! ). First we decided BWV. After all, we are an Epcot loving family. I love the idea of being near so many great restaurants what with BW, S, D, BC, and YC all nearby.
But, DH and I want to also have a really casual experience this time. Pool days, relaxed times, not the park commando style we adopted for our last trip.
I've done the research and read a few reviews. (I really was zeroed in on WL from our last stay, so I need feedback on OKW. Not that we've forgotten BWV by any means.
Simply said, so many resorts, so little time!

What do you think of OKW?
A few posts have indicated that this resort would better be navigated with a rental car. Do you feel the same way?
Was the atmosphere laid back in a good sense (not the laid back where employees could care less...)?
We are new DVC owners and I'm wondering what the odds are in getting this resort which isn't our home resort. Will we have difficulty getting a studio around late May/early June?
TIA!

[Cats'N'Dogs]

I love OKW. Its very laid back and relaxing plus the rooms are much larger than newer DVC resorts. I stayed in a studio which had a fridge, microwave and coffe maker so it was very convenient.

The bus service is fine. OKW is a large resort so there are several stops. I'd try to get a room near the Hospitality House, that is the last stop the buses make so you don't have to go past all the other ones first. A car is nice to have is you want to go shopping etc so I guess it depends on what is important to you. I've stayed at OKW several times and haven't found the bus service to be a problem. I was more annoyed at the service in AKL.

You should be fine booking for then. I have used the 7 month window with no problem. My first year, I booked my home resort at the 11 month window and when the 7 month period opened up I just switched the ressie.

Good luck deciding. You really can't go wrong as you will be in the most magical place on earth.

[RobDVC]

Late May/Early June shouldn't be too difficult to get into OKW at the 7-month window. I've heard that OKW is quite relaxing and quiet.

[DISNEYGOOF]

We loved OKW and used DW transportation only. There's a nice, scenic boat ride over to Downtown Disney and the bus service was good. We had a 2 bedroom unit and it was HUGE! Our balcony had a patio table with chairs and overlooked the golf course. There's a big utility room with a washer and dryer.(I don't think the studios have washer and dryers)The master bath had a huge whirlpool bathtub. You can rent the Raycers(used to be watermice)at OKW marina. It is a relaxing resort and the pool just got a new sandcastle themed slide. Have fun! If you have any questions I'll try to answer them.

[WDWJAMBA]

Thanks Kelly! I was wondering how far the laundry services are from the rooms? You stayed in a 2 bedroom unit, but maybe you know where they are located. I had pictured them centrally located in various villa areas, but a review on allears said they are near pools. Knowing that not all rooms are located near pools, I'm wondering if I am going to have to ride a bus to do laundry if I'm in a studio?
Thanks!