Can DVC members use other Deluxe pools?

[lovinpoohbear]

Not a dvc member yet but wondering what are all of the perks of Dvc membership? Can dvc members use pool facilities at other Dvc resorts?

 

[Nikisha421]

Yes...with some restrictions...like never at SAB...and some block out dates...mainly holidays!

Someone more qualified will come along and help fill in my blanks but I hope this helps for now!

 

[castleri]

Pool hopping is allowed at almost all the Disney resorts for DVC members during a stay using points at a DVC resort. The current exceptions are all pools connected to Yacht and Beach Club and BCV as well as the pools at AKV and the pool at BLT will also be in the no hopping category. There are several black out periods during the year = Christmas, Easter, and several other holidays where no pool hopping is allowed. You are supposed to check with the hotel to find out if it is okay since they can say no if they are very busy. I have never had this happen but have only hopped to CSR in the last few years when we went to Pepper Market for a meal.

 

[Chuck S]

Pool hopping is allowed at almost all the Disney resorts for DVC members during a stay using points at a DVC resort. The current exceptions are all pools connected to Yacht and Beach Club and BCV as well as the pools at AKV and the pool at BLT will also be in the no hopping category. There are several black out periods during the year = Christmas, Easter, and several other holidays where no pool hopping is allowed. You are supposed to check with the hotel to find out if it is okay since they can say no if they are very busy. I have never had this happen but have only hopped to CSR in the last few years when we went to Pepper Market for a meal.

Just wanted to emphasize the bolded part, as many/most non-Disney timeshares do allow owner access to resort facilities whether or they are staying at the resort. DVC does not allow you to use any resort pools or exercise rooms simply by virtue of your DVC membership, you must also be an onsite guest, staying on points, at a DVC resort.

 

[Deb & Bill]

DVC members staying on a points reservation at a WDW DCV resort may not pool hop to the Swan/Dolphin, AKV/AKL, BC/YC/BCV or BLT pools. There are multiple times throughout the year (usually around holiday times) where pool hopping for members is suspended.

Pool hopping is extended to guests staying with the member at the DVC resort on points. But if the guests is not staying with the member, they are not entitled to pool hop based on the DVC stay.

 

[flipflopmom]

So as a BLT owner, I would just call Poly desk, ask if we can come over hope on the monorail for a day at the "beach" and Poly pool? Cool!

 

[Sandisw]

So as a BLT owner, I would just call Poly desk, ask if we can come over hope on the monorail for a day at the "beach" and Poly pool? Cool!

Yes, if you are staying at BLT and want to swim at Poly, that is all it will take!!!

 

[going/again]

Yes, if you are staying at BLT and want to swim at Poly, that is all it will take!!!

so owners at BLT/AKV/YC/BC can pool hop to any resort but not vice versa is that correct

 

[Deb & Bill]

so owners at BLT/AKV/YC/BC can pool hop to any resort but not vice versa is that correct

No, not correct. It doesn't matter where you own; it's where you are staying on a a points reservation. If you own at BCV, but are staying at OKW, you still cannot pool hop to the pools at YC/BC/BCV. But if you are using your BCV points to stay at the BCV, you can swim at YC/BC/BCV. Likewise, if you are using your OKW points to stay at BCV, you can swim at YC/BC/BCV. Pool hopping is a member perk based on where you are staying, not where you own.

And if you are not staying on your points at a DVC resort, you cannot pool hop.

 

[Dean]

so owners at BLT/AKV/YC/BC can pool hop to any resort but not vice versa is that correct

Members staying at BCV and AKV using points can pool hop subject to the other limitation but not vice versa. It remains to be seen exactly how it'll work at BLT but my guess is BLT and CR will be removed from the PH options once the resort is well into sales and possibly as early as when it opens.

 

[going/again]

No, not correct. It doesn't matter where you own; it's where you are staying on a a points reservation. If you own at BCV, but are staying at OKW, you still cannot pool hop to the pools at YC/BC/BCV. But if you are using your BCV points to stay at the BCV, you can swim at YC/BC/BCV. Likewise, if you are using your OKW points to stay at BCV, you can swim at YC/BC/BCV. Pool hopping is a member perk based on where you are staying, not where you own.

And if you are not staying on your points at a DVC resort, you cannot pool hop.

you didn't answer my question, which was can owners renters people paying cash at BLT/AK/BC/YC can PH to any resort not just these, but not the other way round

 

[Chuck S]

you didn't answer my question, which was can owners renters people paying cash at BLT/AK/BC/YC can PH to any resort not just these, but not the other way round

Technically, no. Pool hopping is for owners staying on points and their unpaid guests, not renters. DVC documents state that renters are not entitled to perks, but our unpaid guests are allowed perks, and that DVC Members need to inform Memeber Services when booking if they are a renter.

 

[Dean]

you didn't answer my question, which was can owners renters people paying cash at BLT/AK/BC/YC can PH to any resort not just these, but not the other way round

technically guests (including renters) not accompanying the member can't PH.

 

[Deb & Bill]

you didn't answer my question, which was can owners renters people paying cash at BLT/AK/BC/YC can PH to any resort not just these, but not the other way round

I thought I did.

1. You must be a member or a guest staying with the member staying on a points reservation at a DVC resort to pool hop.

2. Pool hopping is not blacked out for a holiday period.

3. The resort where you choose to pool hop is not too crowded.

4. You must notify the resort where you wish to pool hop that you are planning on using their pool. They can tell you no and they can ask you to leave after they have told you yes.

5. You can swim at any pool at the resort you have a reservation at and any connected non-DCV resort at that DVC resort (ie. YC, BC, BWI, AKL, WL. CR).

6. If you are not staying at BLT, you cannot swim at the BLT pool.

7. If you are not staying at BCV, you cannot swim at any of the pools at YC/BC/BCV.

8. If you are not staying at AKL, you cannot swim at any pool at AKL/AKV.

9. If you are renting a reservation from a member, you are not entitled to pool hop.

10. You cannot pool hop to the Swan and Dolphin.

11. If you are a DVC member, but not staying on a points reservation at a DVC resort, you may not pool hop.

Did I answer your question that time??

 

[going/again]

I thought I did.

1. You must be a member or a guest staying with the member staying on a points reservation at a DVC resort to pool hop.

2. Pool hopping is not blacked out for a holiday period.

3. The resort where you choose to pool hop is not too crowded.

4. You must notify the resort where you wish to pool hop that you are planning on using their pool. They can tell you no and they can ask you to leave after they have told you yes.

5. You can swim at any pool at the resort you have a reservation at and any connected non-DCV resort at that DVC resort (ie. YC, BC, BWI, AKL, WL. CR).

6. If you are not staying at BLT, you cannot swim at the BLT pool.

7. If you are not staying at BCV, you cannot swim at any of the pools at YC/BC/BCV.

8. If you are not staying at AKL, you cannot swim at any pool at AKL/AKV.

9. If you are renting a reservation from a member, you are not entitled to pool hop.

10. You cannot pool hop to the Swan and Dolphin.

11. If you are a DVC member, but not staying on a points reservation at a DVC resort, you may not pool hop.

Did I answer your question that time??

I dont think I'm puting it how I mean to this is what i want to know, So I own and stay at SSR but i cant pool hop to YC/BC/BCV but can they pool hop To SSR is this right.

 

[Dean]

I dont think I'm puting it how I mean to this is what i want to know, So I own and stay at SSR but i cant pool hop to YC/BC/BCV but can they pool hop To SSR is this right.

That is correct. It's actually where you're staying, not where you own that determines this.

 

[Chuck S]

I dont think I'm puting it how I mean to this is what i want to know, So I own and stay at SSR but i cant pool hop to YC/BC/BCV but can they pool hop To SSR is this right.

Yes, you can not hop to AKV, BCV or BLT (and their associated non-DVC resorts) but those members staying on points can hop to SSR.

Really, I doubt BCVers will pool hop at all. And I'm guessing, overall, pool hoppers in general make up a very small percentage of onsite DVC owners/guests.

 

[going/again]

That is correct. It's actually where you're staying, not where you own that determines this.

how is that fair we are all in the DVC together are'nt we

 

[Dean]

how is that fair we are all in the DVC together are'nt we

I didn't say it was, frankly, I don't think it is. But as Chuck points out, it likely doesn't have a large impact overall.

 

[going/again]

I didn't say it was, frankly, I don't think it is. But as Chuck points out, it likely doesn't have a large impact overall.

I didn't say you did, I was more asking the question.