Can DVC guests use other pools

[tbssenterprises]

Don't want to get bashed here, but if staying at Poly in a DVC, can we use the pools at GF or BLT? Poly pool will get too small after awhile and not that interested in their quiet pool. Thanks.

 

[Marionnette]

Don't want to get bashed here, but if staying at Poly in a DVC, can we use the pools at GF or BLT? Poly pool will get too small after awhile and not that interested in their quiet pool. Thanks.

All pool hopping has been suspended during the re-opening period. There is no word as to when or if it will be reinstated. Pool hopping has become more and more restricted as time has gone on and very few pools were actually eligible. The following is from the DVC website:

• Pool hopping is not available at the following pools at any time—with no exceptions to this policy:
  • Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort – Bay Cove Pool
  • Disney's Art of Animation Resort – pools
  • Disney’s Beach Club Villas – leisure pool
  • Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – pools
  • Disney's Polynesian Village Resort – The Lava Pool and leisure pool
  • Disney's Riviera Resort - Riviera Pool and Beau Soleil Pool
  • Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Boulder Ridge Cove Pool and The Copper Creek Springs Pool
  • Disney's Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort – Stormalong Bay

 

[anomamatt]

As a related, follow up question: what are people's top 2 or 3 pools that you *can* hop to? (when/if it restarts)

Animal Kingdom Lodge Samawati Springs, maybe?

 

[sndral]

As a related, follow up question: what are people's top 2 or 3 pools that you *can* hop to? (when/if it restarts)

Animal Kingdom Lodge Samawati Springs, maybe?

If/when they open pool hopping for DVC members back up it’s hard to predict whether the restricted list will stay the same, after all it wasn’t that long ago that AKL/V’s pools were off limits.

 

[cm8]

If/when they open pool hopping for DVC members back up it’s hard to predict whether the restricted list will stay the same, after all it wasn’t that long ago that AKL/V’s pools were off limits.

This! However, Saratoga Springs have some pretty awesome pools! Our favorite however is probably Paddock Pool and water play area . It’s hardly ever crowded like the main feature pool in the front.

 

[karen4546]

Don't want to get bashed here, but if staying at Poly in a DVC, can we use the pools at GF or BLT? Poly pool will get too small after awhile and not that interested in their quiet pool. Thanks.

short answer - No. DVC "guests" are just that "guests" of that particular resort on rented/gifted points. DVC "MEMBERS" staying on points are allowed to pool hop to certain but not all DVC pools but right now there is no "pool hopping" allowed. I am not saying it is not done but it is not allowed.

Have fun on your trip.

 

[Marionnette]

The Dig Site Pool at CSR.

short answer - No. DVC "guests" are just that "guests" of that particular resort on rented/gifted points. DVC "MEMBERS" staying on points are allowed to pool hop to certain but not all DVC pools but right now there is no "pool hopping" allowed. I am not saying it is not done but it is not allowed.

Have fun on your trip.

Good point. I just assumed that the OP is a member. There is no pool hopping permitted for renters, guests of members who are not staying with the member, RCI trades into DVC or guests staying on cash thru Disney.

 

[anomamatt]

Is pool hopping currently suspended?

On the DVC page about it: https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/discounts-perks-offers/recreation-relaxation/pools/ nothing is mentioned about it being suspended.

The blackout dates have not been updated, however.

We've only hopped once. We were staying in Riviera and hopped to check out the main CBR pool. We could walk there, so it made the usual "pain" of pool hopping a bit easier.

 

[JETSDAD]

Is pool hopping currently suspended?

On the DVC page about it: https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/discounts-perks-offers/recreation-relaxation/pools/ nothing is mentioned about it being suspended.

The blackout dates have not been updated, however.

We've only hopped once. We were staying in Riviera and hopped to check out the main CBR pool. We could walk there, so it made the usual "pain" of pool hopping a bit easier.

I don't believe that page was ever updated to show park hopping being suspended....it was on the page about the reopening of resorts. I don't really know the current policy because I have zero interest in hopping but there hasn't been any sort of official notice that I'm aware of stating that hopping has returned.

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/reopening/

 

[DonMacGregor]

Pool hopping is not available at the following pools at any time—with no exceptions to this policy:

• Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort – Bay Cove Pool
• Disney's Art of Animation Resort – pools
• Disney’s Beach Club Villas – leisure pool
• Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – pools
• Disney's Polynesian Village Resort – The Lava Pool and leisure pool
• Disney's Riviera Resort - Riviera Pool and Beau Soleil Pool
• Disney’s Wilderness Lodge – Boulder Ridge Cove Pool and The Copper Creek Springs Pool
• Disney's Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort – Stormalong Bay

And honestly, who among us hasn't thought, while sipping a Mai Tai at the Lava Pool, "Gee, I really do wish I was over at the Big Blue Pool, swimming shoulder to shoulder with 4,000 of my closest friends"?

 

[DonMacGregor]

Although I'll admit, the cabanas at the Cozy Cone Pool are pretty rad...

 

[Deb & Bill]

Not only do you need to be a DVC member, you need to be staying on your own points to pool hop when pool hopping is permitted. Any guests staying with you can pool hop with you.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Don't want to get bashed here, but if staying at Poly in a DVC, can we use the pools at GF or BLT? Poly pool will get too small after awhile and not that interested in their quiet pool. Thanks.

Don't rule out that quiet pool. It's saltwater and feels amazing, despite it not looking too exciting.

 

[Deeleebaker]

I’m trying to plan our Animal Kingdom day. It’s only open until 7pm, so hopping back to GF to swim and nap and come back doesn’t make a lot of sense, but lunching at Sanaa, dipping in th pool at my home resort and then back to the park sort of does. Do they check magic bands at the Jambo or Kidani pool?

 

[Sandisw]

I’m trying to plan our Animal Kingdom day. It’s only open until 7pm, so hopping back to GF to swim and nap and come back doesn’t make a lot of sense, but lunching at Sanaa, dipping in th pool at my home resort and then back to the park sort of does. Do they check magic bands at the Jambo or Kidani pool?

Most pools are gated and you need a MB coded for that resort to get in. Pool hopping is currently suspended so you may not use other DVC pools at the moment.

And as a reminder to everyone, we do not allow posts that suggest ways to violate Disney rules.

 

[Marionnette]

I’m trying to plan our Animal Kingdom day. It’s only open until 7pm, so hopping back to GF to swim and nap and come back doesn’t make a lot of sense, but lunching at Sanaa, dipping in th pool at my home resort and then back to the park sort of does. Do they check magic bands at the Jambo or Kidani pool?

Yes.

No.


Maybe?


If pool hopping is reinstated to its former incarnation, you will be allowed to use the pools at AKV even though you are staying at VGF.

 

[Deeleebaker]

Yes.

No.


Maybe?


If pool hopping is reinstated to its former incarnation, you will be allowed to use the pools at AKV even though you are staying at VGF.

So basically I’m hoping they bring back pool hopping. I didnt visit the pool when we stayed at Akv the last time and assumed SAB had a gate because, well, SAB.

 

[Prince John Robin Hood]

Pool hopping would be a bigger headache than it's worth in most cases I would think. Lots of great pools and slides at the DVC resorts though.

 

[The Jackal]

Most pools are gated and you need a MB coded for that resort to get in. Pool hopping is currently suspended so you may not use other DVC pools at the moment.

And as a reminder to everyone, we do not allow posts that suggest ways to violate Disney rules.

While they might be gated, my experience is that most are broken and you don’t need a MB to gain access. My experience VGF, Poly, BWV, SSR, OKW no band needed. BLT yes, BCV I think you need a special band, non MB.

 

[dhar_disneyfan]

While they might be gated, my experience is that most are broken and you don’t need a MB to gain access. My experience VGF, Poly, BWV, SSR, OKW no band needed. BLT yes, BCV I think you need a special band, non MB.

Can confirm. Stayed at Yacht Club in May and a CM stationed at the gate of SAB required us to scan our MB to confirm we were guests. We were then given a second waterproof band that was color coded and the color changed daily.