Old Key West Villas

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Disney Vacation Club Resort Classification
Located in the Downtown Disney resort area
Check In: 4:00 p.m. / Check Out: 11:00 a.m.

This is the original property for the Disney Vacation Club. Themed as a community in the Florida Keys, this resort is relaxing and very unique. There are various buildings and parking lots throughout the property, giving guests the feel of staying at their own condo rather than a hotel room. The entire resort consists of villas in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom configurations. Rooms boast private balconies, and beautiful views, some of a golf course or the river that both run through the well-kept property.

Old Key West, like all Disney resorts, is smoke-free. Designated outdoor smoking areas are indicated on the resort map.

Resort Refurbishment:
The Turtle Shack Pool & Spa (quiet pool) will be closed May 18 through May 29, 2009. Guests may use the feature pool and other quiet pools during these closures.

Resort Theme:

Old Key West has a Florida Keys theme, complete with pastel colors, waterways and a golf course.

Resort Rooms:

There are a total of 761 villas on property. The studios sleep four (plus a crib) in two queen beds; a one-bedroom, one-bath villas sleep four (plus a crib) in one king bed and one queen sleeper bed; two-bedroom/two-bath villas sleep eight (plus a crib) in one king bed, two queen beds and a queen sleeper bed; and three-bedroom/4 bath villas sleep 12 (plus a crib) in one king bed, two queen beds, two double beds and one queen sleeper.

Standard in each room are:

Alarm Clock
Balcony/Patio
Ceiling Fan
Charcoal Grill
Coffee Maker & Setup
Dial-Up Internet*
Dining Room Table & Chairs
DVD Player
Hair Dryer
In-Room Wall Safe
Iron and Board
Kitchenette (Studios)
  - Refrigerator, Microwave, Sink,
    Plates, Flatware, Glasses, Toaster
Kitchen (1-3 Bedrooms)
  - Full-size Refrigerator, Microwave,
    Stove, Oven, Toaster, Blender,
    Dishwasher, Plates, Flatware,
    Glasses, Cookware, Sink
Living Room Area
Telephone
Television
  - ABC, Disney Channel, ESPN & more
Washer/Dryer (1-3 bedroom only)
Vanity Area
Voice Mail

Upon request, the following may be available:

Bed Boards/Rails
Crib: Pack 'n Play
Electric Mixer
High Chair
High Speed Internet (fee)
Tea Kettle

Resort Rates:

2009 Rates

2009 Seasons for Disney's DVC Resorts

Value Season: Jan. 1 - Feb. 12; Jul. 19 - Oct. 1; Nov. 29 - Dec. 17
Regular Season: April 19 - July 18; Oct. 2 - Nov. 28
Peak Season: Feb. 13 - April 18
Holiday Season: Dec. 18 - Dec. 31

Resort Dining:

Goods to Go
Olivia's Breakfast
Olivia's Dinner
Olivia's Child Menus
Turtle Shack

Refillable mugs are available for purchase at Goods to Go, and Turtle Shack for $12.99 plus tax.

Resort Recreation:

4 pools
4 whirlpool spas
Children's playground
Arcade
Tennis
Marina/boat rental
Bike rental
Fishing
Shuffleboard
Board games
Volleyball
Basketball
Jogging trail
Disney movies in pool area on select nights
Health club
Massage/spa services

Resort Shopping:

Conch Flats General Store stocks Disney character apparel and souvenirs as well as Old Key West and Disney Vacation Club logo merchandise and general sundries. There is also a supply of food and beverages (including adult beverages) for use in the villas.

Resort Transportation:

Disney's bus service is available to and from this resort. There are five bus stops throughout the resort.

Boat service is also available to Saratoga Springs resort and Downtown Disney.

Transportation Times Between Old Key West and Disney Destinations
These times are approximate, provided to give you an idea of average travel times. Please plan on up to a 15 minute wait for Disney transportation.

Magic Kingdom- 25 minutes by bus, 36 minutes by car (with transfers)
Epcot- 18 minutes by bus, 18 minutes by car
Disney's Hollywood Studios- 14 minutes by bus, 18 minutes by car
Disney’s Animal Kingdom- 20 minutes by bus, 18 minutes by car
Downtown Disney- 15 minutes by bus, 18 minutes by boat, 9 minutes by car
Blizzard Beach water park- 19 minutes by bus, 14 minutes by car
Typhoon Lagoon water park- 19 minutes by bus, 8 minutes by car

Resort Childcare:

No on-site child care facility. In-room child care is available at all resorts.

From Our MouseForLess Members:

MouseForLess Interesting Facts about the resort:

The setting at this resort is like being in Key West, Florida. - Marie Lemmon

MouseForLess Room Request Tips:

First floor of any building. - Marie Lemmon

Make sure the bus stop or turnaround is NOT right next to your room. - Carol Monks

MouseForLess Hidden Treasures:

This hotel only has a few buildings with elevators, mostly for the handicapped. - Marie Lemmon

Bring a picture for the restaurant wall, and checkout the community center. - Carol Monks

MouseForLess Tips for Romance:

Take a walk on the Boardwalk for this resort or hop on the ferry to Downtown Disney and stay on for the round trip back. - Marie Lemmon

The balconies are very romantic for coffee in the morning or a glass of wine at night. - Carol Monks

MouseForLess Tips for Families:

The rooms are very big comfortable at this resort, and are among the largest on property. - Marie Lemmon

Largest rooms we have seen yet! Nice quiet pool and the new pool is great. - Carol Monks

MouseForLess Tips for Large Travel Groups:

Try renting a 2 or 3 bedroom villa at this resort. - Marie Lemmon

MouseForLess Tips for Guests with Special needs:

Request a room on the first floor. - Marie Lemmon

A few buildings have elevators, but I haven't seen one yet! - Carol Monks

MouseForLess Tips for WDW Newbies:

While these are mainly for Disney Vacation Club guest, try asking about them when booking. Occasionally they are available to the general public. - Lynn

We had a rental car and found we were back from Epcot in just minutes! Great location really. - Carol Monks

MouseForLess Tips for Budget Travelers:

Eat at Foods to Go on the boardwalk and don't forget to get your Refillable Mug. - Marie Lemmon

MouseForLess Tips for Luxury Travelers:

Rent a Villa instead of studio. You'll get a Jacuzzi, washer, dryer and full kitchen with the upgrade. - Marie Lemmon

Updated June 08, 2009