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This is the second page of this review of Disney’s Old Key West Resort. For the first page, see this.

A PHOTO TOUR OF A TWO BEDROOM VILLA AT DISNEY’S OLD KEY WEST RESORT

Disney’s Old Key West Resort has four room types–Studios, One-Bedroom Villas, Two-Bedroom Villas, and Grand Villas.

You can see the bones of each of the first three room types in a Two-Bedroom Villa, and that’s what this photo tour covers.

See the Two Bedroom floor plan.

At the lower right you’ll see a space with two beds.  That’s basically the same as a Studio, and the rest of the spaces are the same as a One-Bedroom Villa.

Some Two-Bedroom Villas are literally the combination of a Studio and a One-Bedroom, with locking doors between, and two entrances–one to the Studio and one to the One Bedroom.  These are called “lockoffs.”

Other Two-Bedroom Villas are designed as single units, and thus don’t have the second outside door.  Instead they have a second closet where the outside door is shown in the above floor plan.

My photos are from a Two-Bedroom Villa designed as a single unit. Our unit also was the mirror image of the floor plan, with the second bedroom/”Studio” on the left of the entry, rather than the right.  This almost certainly will confuse me, and perhaps you too…

THE SECOND BEDROOM/ “STUDIO” SIDE OF A TWO BEDROOM VILLA AT DISNEY’S OLD KEY WEST RESORT

The second bedroom/”Studio” side sleeps 4 in a spacious room with two queen beds.

Also in this space is a good-sized table with two chairs…

…a TV and dresser…

…and at least one, and depending on the room type, as many as two closets. One closet is in the space just outside the bath…

And the other closet, if present, is in the space where in a Studio, or lock-off Two Bedroom, you’d find the outside entry door to the Studio/bedroom.

In addition to the first closet, just outside the bath you’ll find a sink. In lockoffs/Studios you’ll also find here a microwave and mini-fridge. (My rule, in case you were wondering, is “No microwave, no focus!)

The bath in the second bedroom is fine.

True Studios have their own balcony–unless a Two-Bedroom Villa is a lockoff, the second bedroom won’t have this balcony.

While there’s nothing special about these second bedroom/Studios, they are large, spacious, and quite livable.

THE MASTER BEDROOM IN ONE AND TWO BEDROOM VILLAS AT DISNEY’S OLD KEY WEST RESORT

The master bedroom, with a king bed, easy chair, and associated bath, is the same in both One and Two-Bedroom Villas.

On the floor plan above it’s on the left; in our room, it was at the right of the entry.  See the images above for shots of the king bed from both sides.

Also on the bed side of the room is an easy chair.

On the other side of the master bedroom you’ll find a door to the balcony…

…drawers with a TV behind doors above them…

…and further along a padded bench with a couple more large drawers.

This bedroom also has a spectacular divided bath, with a whirlpool tub and pedestal sink…

…a closet nearby…

…and a separate space with a toilet, large shower, and sink.

As noted on the first page of this review, in a major design error, many One and Two-Bedroom Villas, have no entry to this bath from the central living/dining/kitchen area.

This means access to this bath for those sleeping on the fold-out beds in the central space is directly through the master bedroom…which kinda defeats the purpose of having a private master bedroom…

THE CENTRAL LIVING SPACE OF ONE AND TWO-BEDROOM VILLAS AT DISNEY’S OLD KEY WEST RESORT

This review continues here.

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DISNEY WORLD NEXT WEEK: MAY 4, 2013 TO MAY 12, 2013

The material below details operating hours, Extra Magic Hours, parades, and fireworks.

The same stuff is in the table, but organized by park, not by topic.

(For more on May 2013 at Walt Disney World, see this.)

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Update 5/9/13: This deal is now out! See this.

The mysterious “B” (a different person than the mysterious “J”) just messaged me that travel agents are beginning to receive their informational packets for “September free dining” at Walt Disney World…

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The 2013 dates for Mickey’s Not-so-Scary Halloween Party (“MNSSHP”) and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (“MVMCP”) are now confirmed.

• For the dates for Mickey’s Not-so-Scary Halloween Party (“MNSSHP”), see this
• For the dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (“MVMCP), see this

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My friend Steve  is celebrating the fifth birthday of his site MilitaryDisneyTips.com.

Steve opened his site just about a month after this one opened, we soon discovered each other, and we’ve been helping our mutual readers ever since.  Just this year, he became the moderator of this site’s military comments!

So wander on over to his site to help him celebrate, to hear his thoughts on the renewal of the Disney Armed Forces Salute, and just to say thanks!

And from me–Thanks, Steve, and happy birthday to your site!

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Frequent readers of my disclosure page 🙂 will have noted that over the weekend I inked a deal to partner with Undercover Tourist.

Undercover Tourist has all kinds of tools and tips, but they are best known for being one of the few legit sources of discounted Walt Disney World tickets. (They also have discounted tickets for other Orlando area attractions.)

The Disney World discounts often aren’t that big–Disney will discount hotels frequently, but very rarely tickets. But for larger families or those who need to squeeze every penny that they can, the savings can be meaningful.

Undercover Tourist reached out last week with the following kind words:

“We just recently discovered your blog over here at Undercover Tourist and we’re quite impressed with the level of detail and unique point of view you’re providing.  Looks like your consulting days at McKinsey are being put to good use as you are effectively solving the “first visit to WDW” enigma. ;)”

So after that, how could I not partner with them?

I’ve known about them forever–they are highly recommended by some of the writers about Disney World that I most trust. So I’m honored that we have a relationship, and we’re already talking about other stuff we could do together that would help all of you even more!

And as a result of the partnership, if you buy stuff from Undercover Tourist via a link from this site, then they share a little pixie dust with me, which helps compensate for all of the time I put into it…

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