Disney's Old Key West Resort

i loved ita must stay!

Old Key West is my home away from home, upon check in you are welcome'd home, we usually get a studio, which is 2 double beds, a small kitchenette, microwave, refridge, toaster. A large bathroom, and a smaller deck outside, which overlooks the golf course. Always spotless clean, it is like your own neighborhood, there is a running track in the back which goes along the river, Olivia's for breakfast, and characters on Wednesday, the bus to go to any Disney theme park, and downtown disney, they have a waterslide at the main pool, and several other pools closer to your room if you are out in the back, there is also another snack bar at turtle crawl. I love to go and hate to leave!

We were actually given 1 night here as a gift from a DVC member at work. The amenities were great, as we spent the whole day playing shuffleboard and rented bikes to ride around the property (and to Saratoga Springs). Property is very spread out, but Disney buses will take you to the main entrance. It was a nice 1 night get-away.

I was expecting to pay a premium this first time that we're staying in a Disney property and we certainly paid a premium. But given the choices of resorts, I would not hesitate to stay at OKW again.

No extras, but the people were extremely accommodating and friendly.

When we first arrived we were told that no units were available in any of the 4 buildings I'd requested and that no units at all were available for early check-in (in fact, nothing available until 4pm). After some cajoling and ten minutes or so of waiting, we were given precisely the unit we wanted in precisely the building we wanted - and it was available immediately (11am).

I suppose one could be cynical about that - we were just pleased. The ability to check in, shower and change before heading to the theme parks was terrific.

I checked out a couple of the more "theme-y" resorts, none had the same relaxed atmosphere we found here - a perfect counterpoint to the frenetic activity of the parks. The kids loved spending a couple of hours each day in the middle of the day at the pool.

I suspect there are other laid back resorts, I just didn't visit them. But what cinched the deal was the size and convenience of our 2-bedroom suite. Fantastic!

Negatives? Just one - it was little musty, but you got used to it almost immediately. It was clean and comfortable and offered every amenity we needed.

As a member since 1993 I have seen the quality of the OKW resort slowly go down hill. Building requests never seem to happen. Checked in mid August and was suppose to have balloons and surprise from my family in our room for my birthday--Nothing- They forgot. Purchase 2 park hopper tix and when we got to Epcot one ticket did not work. OkW called to verify our entry but double charged my bill for the tickets. I hate surprises, The word SORRY seems to be the theme of many cast members at OKW these days.