AKV pool slides closed in cold weather!

[KAT4DISNEY]

I guess I'm confused as well but not the same way. I understand the cool weather policy but don't understand how it apparently was too cold at AKL/AKV but not at other resorts. And the OP posted the temperature was above the range stated for the closure and there seemed to be no answer for that.

Of course the AKL/AKV pools are the only ones that are open 24 hours so I considered that a huge plus for the resort but it seems more like this was a staffing decision and that bothers me since people do come expecting to use amentities that are advertised and the conditions didn't meet the closure "rules".

 

[bobbiwoz]

I doubt that SAB can be opened without lifeguards, but the other pools in other resorts can be, just the slides aren't in use when the lifeguards aren't there.

Bobbi

 

[Lexxiefern]

The entire Uzima pool at AKL is closed 1/4 to 1/29. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news if you didn't know that.

Thanks, I am staying at BCV and BWV this trip. But I do feel bad for those staying at Jambo.

 

[robinb]

Let me clarify things. I have no problem with the rule as long as it is enforced both appropriately and fairly. If the rule is 50 degrees as I was told by the rec director, I'm perfectly OK with that. But it was warmer than 50 degrees so I am confused why the pool slide was not open. Secondly, the pool rules should be the same for all the DVC resorts. If it's too cold for lifeguards at AKV it is too cold for lifeguards st SAB. Sure, SAB cannot open without lifeguards but Y&BC has more than one quiet pool that need no lifeguards.

 

[ktbugsmom]

We have been to Disney for the last 5 years in January. A couple years, it was down right cold, but we swam every day at the various resorts we stayed at over the years - BCV, BWV, WLV and AKV.

I guess compared to Wisconsin, 50 degrees is warm. Last year, we were at AKV and the poor lifeguard was bundled up in his parka telling me that my husband and daughter were crazy because they were swimming. It was definitely under 50 degrees that night and the pool and slide were open.

So - I think the issue is that the policy is not enforced very consistently - which is the frustrating part.

And, while some may feel it is too cold for our children to swim (my daughter is now 9 years old - and has been going to Disney in January since she was 4), I guess to each his own. I grew up in Wisconsin on part of Lake Michigan. Our ritual each spring was to go swimming (had to get your head wet) before all of the ice was gone... (I guess we don't have much else to do around here. ) So - swimming in a heated pool in 50 degree weather is down right balmy to my family!

So - this year, I will be at AKV Jambo house during the closure of Uzima pool... but at least I can try out the Kidani pool. Now - that could be a little chilly heading back to the room. Oh well - good excuse to buy a new Disney sweatshirt!

 

[Rochester Disney Fan]

We'll be at AKV in July so the air temp will be the other extream and we won't want to get out of the water and roast on the way to the slide. ( but it better be open when i get to the top).

 

[sskem96]

We were at Kidani over Thanksgiving, and didn't realize before we went that the slides are only open when the lifeguards are on duty. I think it was 9pm that the lifeguards closed the slides and left. We normally only swim at night after we get back from the parks, so generally not til after 10pm at the earliest. After 2 nights of not being able to figure out why the slide was closed, we finally asked in the lobby and decided to leave the parks early one night just so the kids could use the pool slide. It would be much better for our family if the pool slides, not to mention community hall, were available til midnight. I realize every family is different and Disney has to base their hours on what the majority of people do, but other than a quick trip to the room for dinner, we're in the parks from rope drop til they kick us out, so we do miss out on a lot of other activities. I guess one of these days we'll have to try a more leisurely trip and take advantage of some of the free activities instead of worrying about getting our money's worth out of our park tickets!

 

[thelionqueen]

I think that all rules for all pools should be consistent, I would be annoyed as well. We are in CO and 55 degrees is downright balmy. Keep in mind we are doing the Polar Bear Plunge on New Years Day, (jumping into an icy lake) so take that information as you will

I thought that all pools were open 24 hours In fact, our boat driver used that as a trivia question which is why I pose the question. At every DVC and non DVC Disney resort (CA excluded) we've been able to swim whenever we want. The latest we swam was 1:30am, without a lifeguard. Anyone have credible information on this?

 

[JMLBrats]

I remember wondering at one point why Disney doesn't have indoor pools at any of their resorts and of course the answer is that they would rather have people out at the parks spending money on a cold or inclement weather day than have them lounging around in a nice comfy indoor pool. I know this doesn't directly relate to the OP's original statement....but this does:
2 years ago we were at SSR in November and it was around 50 degrees or so and the wind way blowing and I'm pretty sure they did shut the pool slide down although the pool and hot tubs were open. We ended up swimming at one of the smaller pools and using the hot tubs a lot. It was mighty cold when you came out of the water. I think the kids were a little upset that the slide was shut down but they had fun anyway. I do think that if they close them at one resort, they should at all of them. Why should the pool slide be open at Beach club but not Kidani?

 

[Sandisw]

Is it possible that they base it on the forecast in determining things? I would imagine that they must have to let the lifeguards know ahead of time.

It certainly does put a damper on things not to have the slide available during the visit.

Hope things warm up before you head home.

 

[JCW]

I agree with others that the opening of pools/slides should be consistent from resort to resort.

But my guess is (and this is truely a guess), Disney may leave the decision up to the recreational director for each resort. And, the directors may base their decisions not just on weather, but resort occupancy, number of CMs required and how it effects the budget etc. It may not just be a straight decision based on temps, there could be more to it so each resort may make different decisions (but of course Disney isn't going to tell guests that the slide is closed due to money savings or low resort occupancy issues etc).

Just my thoughts.

 

[LindaBabe]

I agree with others that the opening of pools/slides should be consistent from resort to resort.

But my guess is (and this is truely a guess), Disney may leave the decision up to the recreational director for each resort. And, the directors may base their decisions not just on weather, but resort occupancy, number of CMs required and how it effects the budget etc. It may not just be a straight decision based on temps, there could be more to it so each resort may make different decisions (but of course Disney isn't going to tell guests that the slide is closed due to money savings or low resort occupancy issues etc).

Just my thoughts.

I wondered if that might be why they suddenly announced a pool closure for January. I'll be REALLY upset if it's closed and I don't see any construction action going on!