Should YOU Stay at Disney's Old Key West Resort?

[@stephaniepalomarez9150]

Absolutely LOVE OKW! The room sizes are unmatched and the vibe is everything. I was worried the bus service would be awful and it was the exact opposite! Worth every, single, penny! ❤

[@john-markhowley6927]

We just got back from Old Key West! Hands down one of the best stays I’ve had on property. Bus system was a bit complicated but it was a peaceful stay, and those who know Disney know it’s not always the most relaxing vacation. Just saying that it was a great escape from the chaos of the parks.

[@wdwexploreandchill]

Absolutely! Although the water taxis have been down for almost two weeks due to low water levels so you’d have to walk or take the bus to Disney Springs right now. 😭 Happy Father’s day, ya’ll! 🎩🥂🖤

[@shannonwebb121]

The only resort we have stayed at in the last 20 years! We stayed here the first year it was open and continue to do so twice this year. I’ll note as well that this video has old footage of the lobby, which went through a reno in 2019(ish)

[@gregoryfaith4303]

We are DVC charter members of OKW and return to it every couple years throughout our ownership of it. We look forward to each visit and plan everything out well before we arrive for our bi annual vacation there. There are rare occasions where things do not fall into place but we adapt and overcome them. This makes each vacation a memorable one.

[@katyschaaf8894]

Just so you know, the concierge/ lobby has been updated compared to what is in the video! Just stayed there last week and lobby looks completely different, significantly more modern. Love DFB and just want people to be fully informed on what the resort actually looks like!

[@maryobrien6014]

I stayed here in October 2022. The lobby is prettier than shown in this video after the renovation. I like the teals & blues. A 1 bedroom suite was huge for two. The bus stop was near our room & the buses were never too busy. Very quiet & relaxing. Next time I stay here I’ll go to Disney Springs for food &/or get groceries for the room.

[@danielvandersall6756]

My wife and I stayed in a 1 BR in OKW back in late 2020, and overall loved the experience. Our top floor one bedroom was incredible and HUGE, with a great balcony overlooking a lake on the Golf Course where we could eat breakfast watching people shank into the water. Having our own kitchen and dishwasher was a real boon, since we could run down to the store and get the food we needed, and save a lot of money by just making our own sandwiches and meals. Once you learn the Peninsular bus stop is the first stop, the buses aren't too bad; we only went through Port Orleans on a few occasions. In all cases we got to the parks in 15-20 minutes. The atmosphere here is great; a very laid back vibe with the illusion you aren't anywhere near 4 huge theme parks. Overall I really like this resort, and it tends to be one of the most inexpensive options on the DVC menu.

[@joelwilliams7978]

While AKL is our favorite, OKW is not far behind. It might be the best resort for non-park days. If you’re staying here, don’t forget to take a pool day and enjoy the relaxing vibes. Also, Olivia’s makes a mean breakfast.

[@garethjohns4844]

Hey, tomorrow my wife and I take the kids to Florida for two weeks. We’re stopping at Coronado Springs and doing Disney, Universal and SeaWorld - we cannot wait! I just wanted to reach out and say thanks, your videos have really helped us plan our trip!

[@heatherducote849]

We’ve stayed at OKW on our DVC points many times. Love the room size. Very relaxing. Bus stops didn’t bother us too much.

[@seangettler1917]

OKW is our DVC homebase, so it has nostalgia baked into it. Also we get free parking as DVC members, and I'm a chef there's not a lot of difficulty cooking in the room. Or we can just drive to Disney Springs.

[@kerlygerl]

Bus service was pretty great last week. Plus, they post the bus times for each bus stop on the app. That was a game changer!

[@aznbreakerboi51o]

Can you PLEASE make a video like this about each of the resorts?

[@Mouseblouse22]

This resort was THE BEST! Such a gem, will go back for a longer stay 💯

[@mikebarger6919]

We are planning a trip there in January though David’s. I’m can’t wait!!

[@evilsporkbianca]

We were going to stay at old key west this year. But AKL was like a few dollars more a night so we staid there instead. The indoor hallways and walkability to the quick service made us change to AKL. We used a deal of 25% off room and we rent a car so either resorts travel time does not bother us.

[@kyusshead]

Always use the bus stop at the lobby; last stop before departure

[@jayneestrycker7453]

Are you able to get a seat? We are older and don't want to stand on a bus😊

[@kyusshead]

@jayneestrycker7453 It has never been a problem, but I go during the off-season.

[@TheTraderStan]

I love Old Key West, but gotta say that Saratoga Springs has become my go to home when staying at Disney

[@RhodeIslandDude]

I’ve been to Disney world the past six months twice and each time I stayed for two weeks and I stayed at All-Star sports and pop century end it every night I was able to get that extra magic I was in I was able to stay two hours past the closing time. Awes9me. 😊

[@ronaldcampbell17]

I have been loving these series! Can you please do one on Saratoga Springs?

[@rhettrossos3172]

My grandparents were one of the first to buy into old key west when dvc first started. It is truly my second home

[@philollenberg]

Wouldn't stay there with just my spouse, but definitely thinking about it as the place to take the extended family so everyone gets space.

[@Renee-gk9vo]

My home since 2004!

[@victoriaruvolo1749]

Its our family favorite!! My little kids actually love this spot and the extra space is so worth it for big families. We're a group of 9 and it just makes the week so much easier

[@lauramaguire5152]

I am staying in the resort next month and can’t wait to hear those words “ Welcome Home” Love the bustle of Disney World but enjoy the relaxing atmosphere when returning in the evening.

[@annapascucci5289]

I've slept in the pullout chair and I must say it was quite comfortable for me

[@ItzAmazingAmy]

We just stayed in a 1 bedroom villa. LOVE LOVE OKW!

[@Jaszi007]

7:20 🤨😟🙃at this moment in the video I felt like I don’t think I make enough money to even listen to this. I finished the vid but oof, I’m NEVER making enough money to stay in one of those. Also 14:38 YES!!! Master of Disguise reference!! It’s so rare to hear anyone reference it but me and my family LOVE it!

[@loracaro4427]

I hear u but stay at a home rental with in the Disney area great prices and plenty of hotels with the park area ..I never stay within Disney just right outside maybe 15 minutes if even that

[@Jaszi007]

@@loracaro4427 oh yeah compared to that place the rest of its causally affordable (jk) but yeah I understand there’s actually good priced stuff but I was just REALLY taken aback by the price.

[@annettechamberlain2267]

It is quite expensive. However, I don’t know what time of year the pricing is quoted from but… I just looked at the middle of September and a studio is in the $400’s. So it never hurts to check pricing out for yourself. (Perhaps DFB is quoting for 4 people, I was looking at 2)

[@Jaszi007]

@@annettechamberlain2267 thnx for the info, I will make sure to look for that pricing if I ever want to try to stay there. 😁

[@richardmercer2337]

Should you? YES. Give it a try at least once. As the first DVC resort, the rooms are significantly larger (and somewhat better equipped) than comparable DVC resorts. Definitely go for a 1BR or 2BR villa. Otherwise you are missing out on what this resort has to offer. Bad news: the location stinks compared to several other DVC resorts. In particular you can't walk anywhere outside Key West. DEFINITELY have a rental car, unless you really love waiting for buses...

[@richardmercer2337]

PS I often visit for Olivias, which is (surprisingly!) one of the very few places at WDW where you can get Key Lime Pie, without which you haven't really been to Florida!

[@richardmercer2337]

PS regarding Disney Vacation Club, I own at Beach Club and Polynesian, both of which are far better choices than Old Key West for theme park access.

[@emilybannon1943]

I would love a video with your award show. I think it would be so fun!

[@susan1831]

We just stayed at OKW this past April. I love this resort however, it's just huge! The rooms are more spacious and the landscaping is amazing. You can definitely relax and unwind here. The good at Olivia's is wonderful! You can't beat the points if you are a DVC member. Will definitely be staying here again in the future.

[@ralelunar]

Olivia’s is delicious ☺ I've gone out of my way to go there for breakfast, even on my non-Disney vacations in Orlando

[@crvontour9062]

All that money for 1 or 2 bed and they still expect you to sleep in fold out beds/chairs! Studios are best for us as they have the 2 queen beds unlike other DVC studios. 2nd visit soon. This time used Daves (as in the video) and it was a great price and good experience.

[@joyceandersen5023]

In the recent renovations the sleep chairs have been changed to Murphy beds.

[@wandtvdougwolfe1]

I stayed at Old Key West resort in April 2023 in a Grand Villa. I loved it. Would absolutely stay here again.

[@soniamariadefigueiredofern8971]

I admire all Disney's resorts! Heloisa ❤

[@amydoran9987]

This looks beautiful, but we usually stay at the wilderness lodge on our trips. Having to stop at five bus stops would not be very enjoyable.

[@baum0002]

Old Key West is our home base for our DVC membership since 1993

[@RLucas3000]

Do you have restaurants you love at Disney Springs?

[@baum0002]

@RLucas3000 other than t-rex no. We usually eat at Olivia's or local restaurants when we aren't in the parks

[@arcie3716]

I love imagining that I can stay at these places

[@skateboard_sandwich]

I really like visiting here. Nice and laid back.

[@mikelafata1680]

The time we stayed at OKW we found the room very nice. I would choose a different resort strictly based on the bussing. It took forever and was very cumbersome. We have even gone back just for Olivia’s.

[@kimlaub5337]

I have to laugh every time I hear the whole “this resort is so big” “so spread out” blah blah blah. Seriously we have been coming to OKW since 1995 and the resort being super spread out and long travel time never seem to be an issue. It is a wonderful relaxing resort that has an internal bus as well as parks and resort buses. The 10 minute boat ride to Disney Springs is both relaxing and an excellent alternative to the buses. But go ahead and talk it down, just makes it easier for me to get a reservation.🤣

[@AlicesGlass9]

We LOVED the 1 bed villa we were upgraded to at old key west on the golf course. And we’ll 💯% book that again over what we had at Yach/Beach club. Y&B was just not it and the pool was over packed. No thanks.

[@eileenmiller4575]

We’re excited for our first stay here in December!

[@jpmerrick8886]

I'm so over this guess I'd rather go to the ritz longboat or bungalows or you get it I'm done with Disney crowds etc

[@birbluv9595]

Thanks, AJ!

[@Isaiahslifeexperience]

Omg yesss I wanted to do a Disney cruise 🚢

[@JazzyLnae]

I dont think those prices are worth it at OKW, mainly because it looks outdated to me. However, I do stop by Olivias for Brunch occasionally. Love the vibe in the main area.

[@broadwaylifealways4]

Staying here for the first time this upcoming week. Biggest worry is the bus system but if we manage our time I'm sure it'll be okay.

[@spiritedreviewexc]

id like to try out more, but dad seems to like the French Quarter (Despite the pool having to be a massive ....we need three chairs stat) when the pool opens every day. I think they could cut that down in half with out letting the non resort guests not taking up the pool space.

[@DonLefFL]

We've owned there since 2002 and if we could live there full time in a 2 bedroom, we would. (currently retired nearby in Florida, but I'd still move there.)

[@annmarie6060]

Stayed at all the Expensive resorts...and I'm too spoiled..to go back to a tent!

[@the.scarlet.stitch]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ treat yourself!!!!

[@Samminish]

And, take a boat to GIDEONS?! Yes, please . .. ...

[@markkoeppel7932]

I absolutely love this video... Thanks

[@SamLeporeGroup]

Just stayed here. Only good if you are close to the front desk/Hospitality house. Ridiculous that you have to get on a bus to go to the front desk.

[@soniamariadefigueiredofern8971]

Nice video! Heloisa

[@annmarie6060]

There's a plant that's at Wilderness that smells and makes me sick..I can't Handel it, so does anyone know what that's plant is?

[@biancasupertramp]

Booked to stay at OKW via point rental for our honeymoon in September! Unless we find an amazing deal on car hire, we'll be relying on the buses so I'm a little nervous about that.

[@travkinder8462]

Highly recommend a rental car for OKW. We relied on buses our first time there and we were frustrated. We’ve had a rental car the last 7 times there….yea 7; we love OKW! If you have a car you can request the more secluded parts of OKW like south point road and drive to the lobby if you need to. Have a great trip!

[@kerriehnes5847]

If you have a Costco membership check their car rentals. They don't require any deposit and you can continue to price check, make a new reservation and THEN cancel the first reservation. Sam's and BJ's may also offer good discounts for car rentals. Keep comparing up until just before you leave, the price can drop. Good luck.

[@kerlygerl]

Uber! Lyft! Totally worth the price if you are hoping for early entry at the park. Now, I’ve also splurged on a Lyft to get ‘home’ after extended evening hours too…but, all bus service outside of park opening and closing is quite nice and not worth paying for car rental. I would recommend requesting a room near hospitality house or peninsular way. Those are the best spots, in my opinion.

[@jayneestrycker7453]

Has the bus pick up schedule changed? Plan Disney lists the order differently from the sign shown in this video. Is the sign old like the lobby pictures? Most interested in Turtle Pond pick up, if anyone knows😊

[@ItzAmazingAmy]

Hospitality House is the last stop.

[@jwiese100]

You can never go wrong with OKW

[@scarpiapiano]

I think you may have glossed over two of the biggest advantages at this resort - affordability and convenience. On the affordability issue - the vast majority of folks who stay here are either DVC members or like me, DVC point renters. If you're renting points from a website like David's Vacation Rental's, not only are the points lower at Old Key West then most any other DVC resort BUT the cost per point is lower ($20.00/point vs. $25.00/point at many DVC resorts). I was able to book a studio here for $200.00 a night. That's almost cheaper then a standard room at one of the All Star resorts. It's also cheaper then a standard view studio at the Boardwalk Villas though the BWV cost fewer points. Also there's never any availability for the standard view rooms at the Boardwalk Villas. (Believe me, I've tried!!) As for convenience, though we can all tout the accessibility of staying at a monorail or skyliner resort, there's nothing as convenient as having a car right next to your room. No worries about having missed a bus or boat or having to stand on a crowded bus with no remaining seats. Because you're staying at a Disney Resort nowadays, parking is free. If you're wanting to use a car, OKW is THE MOST convenient resort for parking RIGHT NEXT TO YOUR ROOM!! This makes OKW a real winner! It may not be for everyone but for me, it takes the prize!

[@jenniferrundle6870]

Looks relaxing but too far out of the park "bubble " for us. We'll do AKL despite the same problem b/c of the 3 great restaurants and treat of having a savanna view-but typically we want ro walk, ferry or skyline ride into our parks.

[@jayneestrycker7453]

I rented nine nights at OKW with DVC Rental Store a couple weeks ago. First time and easy peasy. WAY cheaper than wdw😊

[@ItzAmazingAmy]

Olivia's had THE BEST prime rib in WDW.

[@ItzAmazingAmy]

BTW...my teenagers said that fold out chairbed was more comfortable than the fold out sofabed.

[@theGoodNightArmada]

Old key west > Saratoga springs

[@user-fe8uq9zp2g]

I just went and stayed on DVC room it was sooooo nice

[@christophermeyer5122]

How can you possibly do a review of Old Key West Resort and actually talk about the 1bedroom and not talk about it's bathroom? No other Resort provides at the 1bedroom price point a jacuzzi tub big enough for 2 people. For me it's literally the selling point for why I stay Old Key West in a 1bedroom everytime I go. You get back from a long day at the parks, you grab a cold drink from the fridge and go soak in the jacuzzi tub for a couple of hours. If you stopped at Disney Springs and got some bath bombs, all the better.

[@annlavine3576]

Does Disney have anything for 1 person

[@RLucas3000]

Do you have a park you prefer? If not, the Animal Kingdom Lodge is fantastic. You only have buses to get to the parks, but it has two of the best restaurants on property, Sanaa, and Boma (buffet), the savanna with animals, it’s just a stunning place ut does come with deluxe prices. For the cheapest prices, look for Disney’s good neighbor hotels, which are close to Disney, have bus services to the park, and you can probably find for much closer to $100/night. Note that Universal has hotels around that same price point, so they are much cheaper than Disney.

[@annlavine3576]

@@RLucas3000 I prefer Epcot and Magic Kingdom Not planning to go to AK ( not enough rides

[@chericrabbypelley]

Sounds lovely, but I'm now really convinced it's not the place for me. Great video!

[@catherineklein1808]

The busses don’t get as crowded at the end of the night!

[@mikelock3625]

Biggest rooms on property by far

[@Taytay898]

I went there two months ago

[@Taytay898]

I want to contemporary and then and then I went there

[@handlesaretoopersonal]

For some reason i don't even think you know the reference you made about the turtle club😂 i think you know it's just a quote floating in the deepest recesses of the millennial brain lmao

[@melissacox7075]

If you have a car would you recommend driving to each park ?

[@travkinder8462]

Yes. Except for magic kingdom…the busses drop you off at the front door. But you”ll be walking a lot anyway that day, so parking your car and walking to the ferry boats or monorail is doable.

[@kylepifer9509]

Does it have elevators? I have a mobility scooter that I use to get around at WDW so I would want an elevator.

[@chriswhiteauditions]

Only two or three of the buildings have elevators; I'm not sure which ones they are. Shannon Ford's channel has a video about which rooms are good at OKW, and in it she points out the buildings that have elevators.

[@ItzAmazingAmy]

Ask for bld 63.

[@chriscody3030]

🤭Polynesian Resort. But, it has a big price tag attached to it…

[@Lordvader330]

Stayed there in 2006 as part of my DVC. The place is too far from anything. Takes for ever to get anywhere. There are multiple stops all over the resort for the busses. To add insult to injury our rooms was infested with lizards. I have never gone back. Stick to the boardwalk.

[@DennisOBrien1]

It’s actually really close to Epcot. Once you leave the resort it’s about 6-7 minutes. But on Google maps you can see it’s really nearby, just longer because of where the bud stops are at Epcot

[@travkinder8462]

OKW is a huge hotel complex with its five bus stops. When we stay there (which is quite often😮) we make sure we have a rental car. The buses are just not convenient at OKW. Use the busses at Disney hotels with only one bus stop.

[@poisonedyoyo]

I dont' want to watch any movies under the stars onr ANYWHERE. Screw movies.

[@ericmartelle9122]

Ok so the answer is no

[@ethantheprince7890]

first here

[@Gamingshorts-yi6rm]

First

[@katiefitbrit]

I love okw