Rafts at quiet pools

schoen · Jul 3, 2015

i know that it is ok to have noodles, but is a small raft okay? I could see these being obtrusive at the main pools, but it seems like it would be okay at quiet pools. I guess I could see it going either way.

DenLo · Jul 3, 2015

For a baby yes, for an adult or older child, probably not, as it is a matter of space. They are usually smaller pools so if several guests brought in rafts there wouldn't be any room.

Deb & Bill · Jul 3, 2015

The neighborhood pools (leisure pools) are not big enough for guests to be floating around on rafts. Noodles don't take up a lot of space in the water.

schoen · Jul 3, 2015

is there a specific policy though? I guess that is my question. Is there a policy on rafts in the quiet pools?

Deb & Bill · Jul 3, 2015

I know they don't allow them at the themed pools nor at the water parks. It should be just the policy for all the pools. If someone was on a raft in the pool I was at, I wouldn't be happy. I'm not happy when people decide it's a good place to play ball and throw the ball over the entire pool and not just in one little corner. I'd be letting Member Satisfaction know about the problem.

maburke · Jul 3, 2015

I think the rule against rafts has more to do with the lifeguards being able to see to the bottom of the pool. I know that at Stormalong Bay, the only rings on the lazy river area are transparent, so the lifeguards can see to the bottom of the pool, and no-one can be hidden by it.

DisneyRegulars · Jul 3, 2015

I don't know what the rules are, but I would go based on how busy the pool was. If it was just my family I would be fine using a raft. If another family showed up, I would ask them if they minded. If there were more than two families at the pool I would not use the raft.

Ps. This website says rafts are not banned outright: http://blog.touringplans.com/2013/05/01/get-to-know-the-disney-world-pools-part-one/

DebbieB · Jul 3, 2015

Quiet pools don't have life guards.

KAT4DISNEY · Jul 4, 2015

I wouldn't be surprised if someone noticed and asked you to remove it. Just thinking of other guests though it's not being very thoughtful IMO. A raft is good at your own pool or a lake, not a hotel pool - again. IMO.

Murron · Jul 4, 2015

Leave the raft, bring the noodle.

DenLo · Jul 4, 2015

I don't have photos of all the quiet pool rule boards, but here is the one for VWL.

It is not prohibited on the board.

smjj · Jul 4, 2015

The only problem I have is once when at OKW South Point quiet pool, there was a couple floating in the middle of the pool. We were there with our kids and small grandkids and they acted real upset because we were playing in the pool and splashing them. We were not trying to but as kids play water gets splashed. They kept giving us dirty looks and finally gave up. Hey the pools are for all not just a couple who wants to float and stay dry...smjj

maburke · Jul 4, 2015

Deb & Bill said:
I know they don't allow them at the themed pools nor at the water parks.

DebbieB said:
Quiet pools don't have life guards.

Yes, that's why I think they're not explicitly prohibited there, because they don't interfere with the lifeguards' view.

fishermouse · Jul 5, 2015

Just remember these are not quiet pools, there will be ball throwing jumping splashing and kids screaming. The smaller pools are for convenience of guests not wanting to go to main pools and are often not as loud as main pools but there is no rule against noisy kids having fun.

supersnoop · Jul 5, 2015

fishermouse said:
Just remember these are not quiet pools, there will be ball throwing jumping splashing and kids screaming. The smaller pools are for convenience of guests not wanting to go to main pools and are often not as loud as main pools but there is no rule against noisy kids having fun.

Why are they always referred to as "quiet pools" then?

Allison · Jul 5, 2015

supersnoop said:
Why are they always referred to as "quiet pools" then?

That is not what they are officially called. It's just a popular reference for a non-feature pool.

supersnoop · Jul 5, 2015

Allison said:
That is not what they are officially called. It's just a popular reference for a non-feature pool.

The Disney official website calls them quiet pools, or at least use to.

maburke · Jul 5, 2015

But it is just a way to refer to pools without slides or other features. It is not at all intended to be a description or enforcement of noise. As a parent of kids who tend to be loud and splashy, I get really miserable when other people's expectations at a pool are to stay dry and quiet.

Allison · Jul 5, 2015

supersnoop said:
The Disney official website calls them quiet pools, or at least use to.

They are now referred to as leisure pools on the website.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/r...iverside/pools-port-orleans-resort-riverside/

fishermouse · Jul 6, 2015

supersnoop said:
Why are they always referred to as "quiet pools" then?

They are leisure pools and they are generally quiet, just think people should be aware so if ut gets a little noisey the kids are not breaking any rules.

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