Disney’s Old Key West Deluxe Studio Room Tour (Photos + Video)

If you’re looking for a reasonably standard room with a little extra room to spreadout, look no further than a deluxe studio at Disney’s Old Key West. This Disney Vacation Club Resort’s studios are larger than most average rooms. However, it’s important to note that the studios at Old Key West only sleep up to four guests. For reference, many of the deluxe studios at Disney (not all) sleep up to five guests.

Disney’s Old Key West is a beautiful resort with buildings in different sections. It’s also the first original timeshare resort at Walt Disney World. Rooms range from deluxe studios to three-bedroom grand villas. Below, we’ll preview photos and a video tour of a refurbished deluxe studio at Disney’s Old Key West. We’ll also discuss the amenities and touch on the pros and cons of the unit and its location.

We received a room assignment near the South Point bus stop for this stay. That’s about as far away from Hospitality House as you can get. Hospitality House is the resort’s hub, where you’ll find the lobby, major dining options, and feature pool area. If you plan to come and go from the lobby often, you might request a building closer to Hospitality House. However, room requests are not always honored, so keep that in mind.

Overall, I enjoyed the area’s privacy and was happy to be only a few steps from the bus stop. Of course, you can always hop on a bus and ride to the front of the resort if you desire. However, don’t forget to get off at Hospitality House. If you forget or aren’t paying attention, you’ll end up taking a ride to one of the theme parks.

The only issue I noted about being so close to the bus stop was that I could hear the alert sound the bus made when it was loading and unloading. One evening, I went to bed a little earlier than usual and noticed the beeping as I fell asleep. The noise didn’t keep me awake since I’d had a full day in the parks. But I wanted to make a note of it.

Regarding room locations at Disney’s Old Key West, you’ll want to consider another significant hiccup: Most of the resort’s buildings do not have elevators. Therefore, if you receive a second-floor room assignment (or third), you must carry your luggage up the stairs. Naturally, you would also want to consider any accessibility issues.

Thankfully, I didn’t have an issue, but I tend to avoid staying at places that don’t offer an elevator. First-floor accommodations can be requested. However, you would need to talk with your travel agent or Disney to see how they handle or honor those requests. Now that we’ve discussed location considerations, let’s look at the deluxe studio. Each deluxe studio at Disney’s Old Key West sleeps up to four guests and has two queen-size beds.

The deluxe studios at Old Key West are approximately 380 square feet, making them the largest studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. Our unit also had a pair of French doors on the opposite wall leading to the balcony. This feature lets in a ton of natural light, making the space feel even more significant. Here is a look at the artwork that hung between the two beds, featuring Minnie Mouse at the beach with a couple of vibrant Adirondack chairs.

Most will appreciate the extra space to spread out. However, the studio’s layout doesn’t provide space for an extra sofa or reading area.

The deluxe studio has a small table with two chairs. In the picture below, you might notice a door to the right of it. The door leads to a one-bedroom unit that, when combined, creates a two-bedroom lock-off villa. We have an example of a lock-off unit in the article listed below.

Related: Two-Bedroom Villa at Disney’s Riviera (with Lock-Off)

Here is a photo of the artwork above the table and chairs area. Honolulu or Magic Kingdom?

A small television hangs on the wall over the chest of drawers. I couldn’t help but notice the TV was pretty small compared to most hotel rooms. I don’t know about you, but I’m more the type who enjoys the background noise of television after a long day in the parks. While the size of the TV wasn’t a dealbreaker for me, it might be for anyone who will spend a good deal of time in the room.

The chest of drawers offered a place to unpack a few items.

Here is the kitchenette area, a distinct amenity of a deluxe studio. This addition is not found in standard guest rooms at Disney World.

Under the sink, you’ll find a garbage can, paper towels, dish soap, a sponge, and a few other amenities. These are all standard items included with Disney Vacation Club rentals.

Each deluxe studio has a microwave.

It’s so nice to have an extra sink and a hand towel in the room.

A coffee maker and a toaster oven are also available. This deluxe studio has a standard coffee maker and everything you need to make a couple of pots. I usually bring my preferred brand of coffee. You’ll find Joffrey’s brand coffee in every hotel room at Disney World.

During this stay, we were still dealing with paper plates and cutlery. But we’ve started to see the return of glassware and regular dishes. You should have either/or in your room.

The mini-refrigerator is an upgrade from the beverage coolers we see in most hotel rooms. However, this one didn’t have freezer space at the top. But it holds a reasonable amount of items should you order groceries or pick some up during your stay.

A closet is available across from the kitchenette. It has room to hang clothing items, a vacuum, broom, dustpan, iron, and ironing board, and an in-room safe.

You’ll also find an extra pillow and blanket at the top of the closet. If you need more, you can request them from housekeeping.

The guest bath was nicely upgraded in the last remodel.

It’s a spacious bathroom. However, it only has one sink. That said, I appreciated the vanity’s extra counter space and found ample storage space underneath the vanity.

The bath features a standard tub with a shower combination.

As far as storage goes, the beds are platform-style, which leaves room to slide luggage underneath.

All deluxe studios at Disney’s Old Key West have a balcony or a patio.

Each room offers a view of the water, wetlands, or fairways.

My deluxe studio had a nice view of the fairways.

Video of a Deluxe Studio at Disney’s Old Key West

Here is a video tour of our room and I’ve added a couple of photos below with more angles of the room.

Final Thoughts

Overall, I enjoyed my stay at Old Key West. The resort’s tropical atmosphere is relaxing, and everything seems to move slower, reminiscent of the Florida Keys. However, next time I stay here, I’ll see what I can do about requesting a first-floor room. Dealing with bringing luggage up and down a staircase isn’t necessarily how you want to start or end your vacation. You might enjoy the Resorts Gal Guide to Disney’s Old Key West for more details about the resort. We also have these other individual articles:

• Disney’s Old Key West Review
• Bike Rentals at Old Key West
• Laundry at Old Key West
• Conch Flats Gift Shop at Old Key West
• Disney’s Old Key West Dining Guide

In the Comments

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