Disney's Old Key West

Disney family vacation tips has a very high rating for this resort because it fronts as a deluxe resort but is also a part of the Disney Vacation Club. I am going to cover this topic as if it is a deluxe resort because I have had personal experiences at this location.

My best memories of this resort are they were larger rooms (390 sq feet) than the other accommodations on property and the laid back feel of the resort itself. The studio rooms are similar to all Deluxe Resort rooms, with the addition of a small kitchenette. The kitchenette has a toaster, microwave, under-counter refrigerator with small freezer, coffeemaker, and bar sink. The microwave seems like such a simple thing but having hot oatmeal in the room for breakfast sure beats a doughnut sometimes. Not to mention the toaster and freezer which are also nice especially if you have children/babies. The other nice option being at this resort is there are also 1, 2, and a 3 bedroom grand villa available, but for a lofty price. The best feature of all the rooms except the studios is they have full washer and dryers for laundry. We had the privilege of staying in a two bedroom villa some years back and it was awesome having all that space! The full kitchen and living room along with two separate bedrooms made the vacation so relaxing. During value season the rates for a studio run about $295 and run up to $425 during holiday season.

Disney family vacation tips recommends the accommodations but the pool is not the best of the Deluxes. There are a total of four pools, one is a themed pool and the rest regular pools. The main pool area has a slide, a kids' pool, hot tub and sauna, plus a sandy playground complete with a giant pail and shovel for climbing. Old Key West is fortunate to be on a golf course and when we stayed there we could go out on our patio and see the greens. So as you can guess there is golf available, along with a fitness center, and numerous other outdoor activities. There is one full service restaurant called Olivia's that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is also Good's Food to Go that offer standard take out food and ice cream for a warm day by the pool. The Conch Flats General Store is small, but does offer a fair selection of Old Key West merchandise, some souvenir items, and basic food and toiletry items.

Disney family vacation tips recommends this resort because of its fun and laid back atmosphere. The resort is rather large with its 5 bus stops and extremely spread out grounds but it still feels relaxing. We have never dined at Olivia's but have heard good things about it. There is a DVC Ferry offering boat service to Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa and Downtown Disney. The next post is undecided but look for another deluxe!