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Normal is over-rated. :laughing:

OKW - Hometown Island-ish

Hard to say. Remember that many members, historically, that live within a day driving disance (Florida, Georgia, Alabama), as well as those with small point contracts were booking Sunday thru Friday to save points. Has that trend ended?

And I'm pretty sure Florida State (and other states) Timeshare Boards would not look favorably upon it.

The only problem with trying to enforce that is there is no pressing reason to change the name of the primary. The primary isn't required to be present to check-in. A savvy owner could just leave his name as primary,and change the names of the other guests as needed, Not that I'd be...

Well, I usually always stay at OKW. When I drive, the luggage just seats in the car. When I take an airport shuttle they drop you right in front of the bell stand, so no issues there. If I’m in the back part if the resort, I just get them to deliver me and luggage to the room. If my room is...

True, but I can see walking if it is an extremely limited room type that is necessary because of special needs, like an HA GV at OKW, there are only 3 of those, and that is the only time I've walked a reservation, when I needed an HA GV over Thanksgiving week a few years back. I would never...

I'm actually surprised at the popularity of fixed weeks. The flexibility of the point system is what made DVC attractive to me. Sometimes I need a studio, sometimes I need a one, two or three bedroom. Sometimes multtiple units. Although, I do see the advantage of not having to call and book...

Personally, I think the stress on the reservation system has a LOT of causes that when combined, gives us the situation being discussed. While there is no doubt commercial renters trying to gobble up reservation will have an impact, other things, like too many people with small point...

Personally, I don't like commercial renting of existing reservations. But the flip side is that every owner has the same opportunity to book reservations, the same booking window, and the same ability to walk a reservation, if needed. Now I can see this as an increase in competition for...

I've had it 3 times, each time it was cured by the traditional method. My last infection was in 1996, and since then I have been addonitis free.

They used to have a small mirror over the kitchenette sink. I don;t know why they removed it during the last refurbishment. It was great for shaving while someone else was in the bathroom It was a practical alternative to having a separate vanity.

My Mom and I stayed in an OKW studio fairly often. They CAN be noisy, but that will certainly vary depending upon who is in the connected one bedroom. Most of the time, for us, they were fine. We were both early risers, and we heard a young child playing next door, then the OKW News sheet...

Most everyone knows I own DVC, they always ask how I can afford to go to Disney twice a year. For a long time I thought I was the only person in town that was a DVC member (our city is about 30,000) but I now know of at least two more. One of them is the secretary of my CPA, which I just found...

I think there is a doorbell button that triggers a flashing light if someone is at the door.

DING, Ding, Ding...we have a winner. I have the same policy. There have, over the years, been one person, and one group, on my do not invite again list. One was a distant cousin, who has since passed away. The other is a family of friends who went twice previously, but cancelled the third...

I believe the pull out chair is considered the same size as a Single bed mattress. I'm 65, and about 250 lbs. I fiind the chair much more comfortable than the sofa bed. As far as I know there are already sheets on it, and there are pillows and blankets in the master bedroom closet. As far as...

Well, I did sign the quit claim, because I'll be 83 upon expiration. I just hope I live long enough, and I'm healthy enough to enjoy it until then, since males generally tend to have health issuus or die off before then. Now, if I had descendents and family that I know would've wanted it, I...

Have not stayed there, bit I have dined at the main lodge building, and even that was a pretty decent hike from the boat dock. If that would wear her out, what about all day in the parks? Have you considered a wheelchaor or scooter rental. My Mom, after breaking her hip, did fine at home, and...

I doubt very seriously they will move the furniture around at all. Especially before arrival, as rooms can be re-assigned before you arrive. And with the King bed, I doubt the sleeper chair could be opened safely/comfortably in the master bedroom. If a child HAS to sleep in your room, and...