Reviews of Old Key West Resort (Disney Vacation Club)
Reviewed by castledis Review Date: 07/06/2020
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
We stayed here November 2019 in a deluxe studio on the first floor. The room was really nice, very big and comfortable. However, I wanted some ice late at night and discovered that the only ice machines were located at either the bus stop or the pool which were far away from the building that our room was located. There is not a food court at this resort and there is a small food service area outside (seating is also outside) at Good's Food To Go, the food was not great. There is a bar Gurgling Suitcase, which is quite small but the service was good, had great drinks, and some good food. We did not eat at Olivia's Cafe but I have heard great things about this restaurant which uses 1 table service on the Dining Plan. This resort was very big and had to take an internal bus to transport within resort. It also took a very long time to get out of this resort to head to the parks or Disney Springs. I will probably never stay at this resort again.
Pros:
Nice and spacious room.Cons:
No food court, food was not very good at Good's Food To Go, and transportation took to long within the resort and traveling to the parks and Disney SpringsReviewed by sreynolds5 Review Date: 12/27/2019
Rating: (8) Recommended
My husband & I traveled Thanksgiving week with our 3 young adult children, a family friend, and a 10 month old infant. We booked a 2 bedroom villa @ OKW - our 1st stay in a villa. It was beautiful, clean, spacious and perfect for our group. We really enjoyed the boat transportation to Disney Springs. The bus service to the parks was wonderful - we never waited more than 15-20 minutes & there was always room on the bus for us. There were drawbacks to this resort, though. OKW is very close to the highway & we could both see & hear traffic from our balcony. Not a tragedy, but we didn't feel immersed in magic. We were in the Turtle Pond area at the back. I'm a walker, but would not have attempted to drag luggage all the way to the hospitality house. Bell services did a great job - it was just an extra layer to call & then wait for this service, and to stand in line to retrieve bags again @ the bell services station. There was a quiet pool & snack/refill station next to our villa, though the refill station was never open when we were at the resort. We had requested Magical Express w/our booking. The ride to Disney from the airport was great, but somehow OKW seemed to have no idea we were returning. When we left there was no room on a bus and they called an ordinary cab (& paid for it, though we tipped). This was only a minor disappointment, but we would have preferred ending our trip on a Magical note. The service @ OKW was always friendly, however, & we understand that it was a very busy week. BTW, I noticed a WDW room discount offer several weeks after we had booked. I called & asked if they would honor it & they did! Overall our stay was a mixed bag - we like the Port Orleans resort area better, but really enjoyed the spacious villa @ OKW.
Pros:
Spacious villas, boat to Disney SpringsCons:
Huge resortReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 04/18/2019
Rating: (10) Recommended
I love this resort because it is my Home Resort and everyone is so friendly and helpful.
Pros:
I like being able to park in front of my room and not have to carry luggage down a hallway. I enjoy taking the boat to Disney Springs. Lobby is usually not crowded to ask questions and get info.Cons:
Bus goes around to 5 stops because of the size of the resort, but you can always request a bldg near bus stop.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 04/17/2019
Rating: (7) Recommended
We are a family of four who came over from England and used the dining plan. We really liked the hotel itself but we found the quick service options very limited and there were a lot of wasps round the area were you filled up your refillable mugs and only out door seating.
Pros:
Nice clean room and friendly staff nice pool areaCons:
Limited quick sevice.Reviewed by JaeB Review Date: 04/17/2019
Rating: (10) Recommended
Old Key West is by far my favorite resort. I love the deep of the resort and how convenient it is to everything. Plenty for kids to do. Our favorite area is Turtle Pond
Pros:
Spacious rooms, parking at your building, close bus stops, ferry ride to Disney Springs, and a wonderful main pool with great stuff for kids. Gorgeous views!Cons:
Studios are more suitable for 4 people. Beds are very big, so if space is what you need, opt for a 1+ bedroom. Balconies are small.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 10/13/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
This was the first time we stayed at old key west. Every thing was perfect. Rooms are large and everyone was friendly. This
Pros:
Quiet. Large roomsCons:
Food area was smallReviewed by sand935 Review Date: 09/30/2018
Rating: (7) Recommended
Wass a long trip from checking in to get to our room. Rooms are very large but dark, our room had trees outside so balcony was in the shade. Liked takin the boat to Disney springs.
Pros:
large roomsCons:
wait time for busesReviewed by scott leary Review Date: 09/28/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
stayed there for 9 nites . arrived the Tuesday after hurricane Irene . Even after the storm , cast members were AWESOME ! our room was ready and clean . we love OKW because it is quiet . we were at turtle pond ( great location ) it was close to bus stop and pool .
Pros:
1. it’s quiet 2. always friendly cast members 3. peaceful boat ride to Disney springsCons:
none!Reviewed by plygph Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
Most overlooked DVC Resort
Pros:
Large rooms easy transportation shopping at the storeCons:
Couldn’t find anyReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
We stayed in a 2 bedroom villa here for the first time this past August and it exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by friendly, eager to please cast members. The rooms were spacious and clean. I had some concerns about the bus system, but it was \"spot-on\", especially the internal bus. We will definitely stay here again>
