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Just back from Orlando - OLCC

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I know there has been much written about OLCC but we just returned after not being there for four years. The place is hugh and getting bigger. Our comfirmation said West Village but we were placed in East Village. I could not have asked for more. The units were wonderful.......large, clean and well furnished. We spent a lot of time at River Island pool and lazy river but try to get a chair in the shade after 10 a.m..impossible. The restaurant and bar at RI were excellent. Service was a bit slow but food was very good and the combo playing in the lounge was very entertaining. We loved our visit there and would recommend it to anyone who doesn't mind fighting the crowd.
 
I 2nd that. Only with the 1 and 4 yr rule I can't return until 2012
 
We are heading back to OLCC, (after a 4 year hiatus), in July. I have 2 units exchanged, (taking my son and 2 of his friends as a graduation gift). My kids love OLCC.....do they still have the "pay one fee" mini golf? I know my youngest spent part of each day doing that activity. I don't mind which area we stay in....just as long as the units are fairly close to each other.

DEB
 
we also just returned from OL. Village request was granted. Check-in took all of 5 minutes (that includes waiting time before we got to the counter).

Our unit was in perfect order. Very clean....everything working as it should, etc. Grounds were beautifully mainicured and clean.

RI Grilling Company has awesome food. Slow service though. For those that don't know....the grilling company is NOT owned by OL. The space is leased out to them.

The newly designed West Village Clubhouse is very nice. I can't wait to see the new pool complex once it's completed.
 
I was there in Feb. We had an internal exchange into a 3 bedroom unit in the north village and it was very nice. It was the older decorating, but everything was in great shape. We also had an RCI flexchange unit in west village which was older decorating but in very poor condition---light switches missing, plaster unpainted, terrible smell, ... ---I would have been very disappointed if that had been my only unit at OL. Then we had our owned week in west village. It was absolutely gorgeous---newly remodeled to pretty much match the units at RI. I don't think anyone would be disappointed in 2 of the units we had, but I doubt anyone would have been happy with the flex change unit we had.
 
matbec said:
It's 1-in-3, applies across all Orange Lake properties, and owners are exempt.
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The problem with the misunderstanding with the 1-in-4 and 1-in-3 with OLCC is that you can find sources that state one or the other. OLCC sales people have consistently told me 1-in-4 (I think I even have documentation from OLCC to that affect) but RCI treats it as a 1-in-3. Since RCI does the exchanges, it is a 1-in-3.
 
We have a week with RCI that is going to expire by next April (it is a week trader). The week hasn't matched with anything we've requested, but there is a week at Orange Lake West Village for August available. I am thinking about taking my teenage daughter (15), and wondering which area you would request?
I haven't been to OLCC in over 4 years, and we went in October last time. It rained alot, and was not a great trip. We were also in an older unit that needed some TLC. I know that OLCC has a lot to do, would we be able to keep busy for a week without going to Disney? We just went to Disney last October and stayed at Sheraton Vistana Resort. We still have days left on our passes, but I'm afraid the parks will be extremely crowded in August. We would probably just go to MGM or one of the Disney water parks for the day.
Does OLCC have big kid stuff to do? Jet ski rentals? Any suggestions or thoughts would be appreciated?
 
yes they have alot of stuff for a teenager to enjoy. She will especially love RI. My teenage nieces love RI. They also like the new entertainment center located on the lower level of the newly designed West Village Clubhouse.

Right now the West Village consists of the west village, north village and east Village. so your confirmation covers all 3 areas.

The north village units were given all new soft goods about 2 years ago. Meaning all new paint, carpeting, drapery, pictures, silk arrangements, bedding, sofa's, chairs, dining room chairs, stools, and booth.

The tennis villas in the west village were updated about 3 years ago.
 
So should I request West Village or North village? It's hard to keep up with a 15 year old, and I do like to be aware of what she's doing. At Sheraton Vistana last October some guy (20-ish) walked up and asked what year of college she was in - which she thought was very flattering. Of course, she didn't realize the guy probably uses this line on every teenager he sees. I gave him a "flattering" look, and he moved on.
Darlene
 
Darlene said:
So should I request West Village or North village? It's hard to keep up with a 15 year old, and I do like to be aware of what she's doing. At Sheraton Vistana last October some guy (20-ish) walked up and asked what year of college she was in - which she thought was very flattering. Of course, she didn't realize the guy probably uses this line on every teenager he sees. I gave him a "flattering" look, and he moved on.
Darlene
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As Vickie pointed out, the West Village until 2009 consists of the North/East/West Villages as such, you cannot request anything other than RI or West Village. You may ask OLCC to place you in one of the North/East/West villages after you have your exchange but results have been mixed on requests being met.

The closest area short of RI that is near a hub of activities would be the Tennis Villas in the West Village (nearest units to the clubhouse short of the studios) and the pool area renovation near the clubhouse should be done this summer. Your teenage daughter may like to be closer to a hub of activities and the Tennis Villas are near the beach, the pool, tennis courts, etc whereas the other sections may be further away. There is onsite transportation from one area to another. I also think she will love RI and transportation is easy to use to get to RI.

Late August is less busy than the first part of August. Of the North/East, I prefer the North as I can park my car in front of the unit whereas the East units are multistory buildings and you park in a common parking lot. The layout of the Tennis Villas/North Village/East Village are same and is what is shown on OLCC's website.
 
The following seems pretty straight-forward. It is the selection page from RCI, to select an exchange. I have left it unedited so y'all can see exactly what's on it, except to highlight the wording of the trading restriction:


Orange Lake's River Island (#8881)
Route 192W
8505 Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway Kissimmee , FL , 34747 USA
407/239-0000
www.orangelake.com
members@GoGlobalAccess.com Member Rating

Exchange Unit(s) Available

Unit Options Select Unit Type Max Occ/Privacy Kitchen Check-in Date Check-out Date
1 Bedroom 4 / 2 Full 05/10/2009 05/17/2009
2 Bedrooms 8 / 6 Full 05/22/2009 05/29/2009
1 Bedroom 4 / 2 Full 05/22/2009 05/29/2009
2 Bedrooms 8 / 6 Full 05/30/2009 06/06/2009
1 Bedroom 4 / 2 Full 05/30/2009 06/06/2009


Urgent Information
GUEST REGISTRATION IS AT THE WEST VILLAGE CLUBHOUSE LOBBY. THE PERSON WHOSE NAME APPEARS ON THE EXCHANGE CONFIRMATIION OR GUEST CERTIFICATE MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE PHOTO ID. UNIT NUMBER ASSIGNED AT CHECK IN. GUESTS MAY NOT REQUEST A CHANGE IN PHASE/VILLAGE, UNIT PLACEMENT OR UP- GRADE. ALL UNITS ARE NON-SMOKING. $115 SECURITY DEPOSIT IS COLLECTED AT CHECK IN. DISNEY TICKETS & ACTIVITIES AVAILABLEON-SITE AT THE DISNEY PLANNING CENTER. RIVER ISLAND TUBE RENTAL FEE IS $7 SINGLE, $10 DOUBLE. 1 IN 3 YR RULE APPLIES ACROSS ALL ORANGE LAKE PROPERTIES-IF YOU HAVE TRAVELLED TO ANY ORANGE LAKE PROPERTY YOU CAN NOT RETURN UNTIL 3 FULL YRSHAVE PASSED- RESORTS INCLUDE 0670-8896-8897-5421-A493-A430. RULE APPLIES TO 'REG' EXCHANGES NOT EXTRA VACS/BW'S. OWNERS ARE EXCEMPT- VIOLATIONS WILL BE CANCELLED.1BR UNITS HAVE SHOWERS AND NO TUBS AND HAVE TOASTER OVEN VS RANGE OVEN.

gjw007 said:
The problem with the misunderstanding with the 1-in-4 and 1-in-3 with OLCC is that you can find sources that state one or the other. OLCC sales people have consistently told me 1-in-4 (I think I even have documentation from OLCC to that affect) but RCI treats it as a 1-in-3. Since RCI does the exchanges, it is a 1-in-3.
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Darlene said:
So where's #8881?
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8881 is Orange Lake River Island. All the other sections at the Orando resort are under Orange Lake West Village (0670). In 2009, the West Village will broken into three separate resorts - West Village, North Village, and East Village. So in 2009, Orange Lake in the Orlando area will consist of 4 resorts; West Village, East Village, North Village, and River Island. As Jim noted, any changes will not be made at check in and any requests therefore need to be done with OLCC before arriving (probably within 2 weeks of arrival) but there is no guarantee that the requests will be met (standard response I get from other resorts that I have stayed at as well).
 
"RESORTS INCLUDE 0670-8896-8897-5421-A493-A430"

My point was #8881 is not in the 1 in 3 rule?
 
(#A430) Is this a new Orange Lake Resort


Orange Lake Vermont - Brownsville VT 05037 - 802/484-7711

Nestled in the New England countryside, this four-season resort is the perfect place to escape. A variety of amenities are offered through the Ascutney Mountain Resort
 
Darlene..... yes RI is included in the 1 in 3 rule too. It's this basic.....if you own at OL (orlando), you can make as many exchanges per year back into the property as you want too.

If you do not own there, you can only exchange into the orlando resort...regardless of which village, 1 time every 3 years. So let's say you get an exchange into River Island.....that means you cannot get back on the property period.....via exchange for 3 more years.
 
Well, after next April we will not be with RCI. I checked and the last time we stayed at OLCC was in November 2001! Of course, then I will be trying to trade my weeks with II, which has it's own set of problems.
Anyway, I goggled OLCC, and I can see how much it's grown. It's a tough call. I like that the North Village is near River Island, but the West Village is so close to the activites center. We stayed in East Village last time.
Darlene
 
We are going to OLCC in Oct. Can anyone confirm the status of the refurbs in the west village? We are an owner there and have stayed away from the west village for while to wait for the construction to be over. On the phone today OLCC said that the west village is 90% complete.

Question: East village or west village?

thanks
 
EAST VILLAGE, without a doubt. We loved it there.

Until the new pool is open in West Village - I still think East is best. River Island in not far from East Village either. I know it's closer to North Village but most people have a vehicle with them anyway.........so drive over!
 
west village includes obviously the west village, the east village and the north village. So if your exchange is for the west village your placement will be in any one of the 3 nanook.

If you don't mind staying in a 6 story building....the east village units or the tennis villa's in the west village are both very nice. If you prefer to drive up to your unit...then a golf villa in the west village or a unit in the north village are your options.
 
How far ahead can you request a section with OLCC? I still haven't decided, it seems that there are so many choices. I think since I will have teens the Tennis VIllas by the activities center. Did someone say the pool is gone there?
Darlene
 
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