Can our friends visit us at SSR?

[liznboys]

Our friends will be staying at Shades of Green the same week we'll be at SSR. Will they be able to visit us? What will they need to have or do to get on SSR property? Or is there something we'll need to do?

 

[karrit2000]

If you know when they are coming you should notify the front desk so they can alert the security booth. Since the DVC sales office is at SSR they can say they are visiting there if it is during business hours. Or they just need to say they are going to the shop or the food court to eat. If they have a car they should have a parking pass but I don't know if they give parking passes at Shades of Green. They could also travel on the Disney Buses & just take one to SSR.

 

[whiplash]

No problem with them visiting, they wont have any problems getting in. Enjoy your trip !!!!

 

[dumbo71]

Our friends will be staying at Shades of Green the same week we'll be at SSR. Will they be able to visit us? What will they need to have or do to get on SSR property? Or is there something we'll need to do?

I would say they can visit only if that doesn't put you over the occupancy limits for the room you have booked. If it doesn't then add there names to your reservation. If it does then they shouldn't be allowed. How will they get through security? Security shouldn't be allowing any unregistered guests into any resorts.

I've seen many "visits" from people staying at the Wilderness Campgrounds "visiting" friends at WL pool.

People who want to visit should book at the same resort. If that is not possible then they should visit off site at a neutral location.

 

[liznboys]

Thanks karrit2000 and whiplash!

 

[Sammie]

I would say they can visit only if that doesn't put you over the occupancy limits for the room you have booked. If it doesn't then add there names to your reservation. If it does then they shouldn't be allowed. How will they get through security? Security shouldn't be allowing any unregistered guests into any resorts.
I've seen many "visits" from people staying at the Wilderness Campgrounds "visiting" friends at WL pool.

People who want to visit should book at the same resort. If that is not possible then they should visit off site at a neutral location.

How do you think unregistered guests use the Spa or dine?

The OP did not say anything about pool usage. Their guests are as welcome at SSR as anyone else not staying there. They can dine, shop, go the Spa, take a carriage ride, rent bikes, etc.

To the OP, simply tell your guests when they arrive to let the Guard know who they are visiting. They will probably ask for ID, and write down their license plate. If you would like to let them know in advance you are having guests that is fine, but it's not required.

 

[disneybride96]

Security shouldn't be allowing any unregistered guests into any resorts.

Wow...I guess I never get to eat at Boma, Flying Fish or Narcoossees again!

People who want to visit should book at the same resort. If that is not possible then they should visit off site at a neutral location.

Ahh... apparently you have never seen the rates at SOG. Any of our service men or women who have the opportunity to take advantage of Deluxe size rooms at a value rate should do so. Back before our income allowed us to be extravagant, we would stay at SOG and visit the resorts to dream of when we could afford DVC!

 

[keishashadow]

It's stated that you may have guests join you @ the resort (even to utilize the pools) but, as posted...no overnight guests please.

Assume that this would be discontinued if the policy was abused.

Do agree with the comment as to campground guests visiting WL main pool. We observed a large group arriving at the main pool, who were very bold announcing that they always use the WL pool . Perhaps they need to start implementing wristbands @ all the pools.

 

[Olaf]

People who want to visit should book at the same resort. If that is not possible then they should visit off site at a neutral location.

What? While at WDW, DVC is my home and I'll treat it as such.

My parents, who live nearby, visit us all the time while we're staying at Disney. We don't even tell the gate. Mom & Dad just let them know they're visiting, and they've always let them through.

 

[liznboys]

We never intended to have our friends use the pool or stay overnight, or do anything else that isn't allowed.

Thanks for the kind replies.



A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin.
- H. L. Mencken

 

[Lucky82061]

Disney security isn't exactly like The Pentagon... I've visited friends plenty of times and just stated that I was visiting someone and they let me right through. SSR is real easy to get into even if you don't want to deal with security... Take a disney bus.. or go to DTD and either walk or take the boat to SSR...

 

[2Princes2Princesses]

My cousin is a CM and visits us on every stay. Sometimes we meet her at DTD, but if it is later in the evening and the kids need to go to bed, she'll come to the room and hang out on the balcony with us.

She just goes through the gate, stating she is visiting. The only issue we ever had was when she came over after work one night, it was close to 11 pm. THe guard would not let her in until he called our room to verify we were expecting her. I said yes and he let her through, no problem. I think the only reason he called us at all was the late hour. If security has any problem, they'll just call your room to make sure.

During the day, this should not be an issue. They mainly just want to keep pool hopping to a minimum and keep people from parking at the resorts (esp. Poly, cont, BW, BC) and going to the parks. But for a visit? No problem. Hope this is helpful.

 

[Lady V]

Do agree with the comment as to campground guests visiting WL main pool. We observed a large group arriving at the main pool, who were very bold announcing that they always use the WL pool . Perhaps they need to start implementing wristbands @ all the pools.[/QUOTE]


maybe so-when we were at the BW this past summer people were walking over from Epcot, cchanging there in the bathroom by the bar, and getting in the pool. I know some may have been staying at another DVC resort but all of them? no way!! and people are very bold about this as well.

 

[liznboys]

Thanks! You've answered my question, so we are all set.

 

[carissanboys]

A cynic is a man who, when he smells flowers, looks around for a coffin.
- H. L. Mencken

Guess we'll have to change our plans and not sneak in all of those sleeping bags and swim suits ;-)

 

[liznboys]

Guess we'll have to change our plans and not sneak in all of those sleeping bags and swim suits ;-)

 

[stampinshauna]

I think visiting is fine, how else can we show how great DVC is to our friends & family. On past trips, we've visited the Boardwalk and the Wilderness Lodge just to look around, eat, shop, and see what they have to offer. It think it was partly because of that that we decided to join DVC. We wouldn't use amenities (like pools), but there is no harm in letting others see the property.

 

[dumbo71]

Disney security isn't exactly like The Pentagon... I've visited friends plenty of times and just stated that I was visiting someone and they let me right through. SSR is real easy to get into even if you don't want to deal with security... Take a disney bus.. or go to DTD and either walk or take the boat to SSR...

And you find this a good thing? Sorry but some level of security would be nice.

Maybe my post sounds harsh but guess what, I do not welcome guests into my resort. I consider it my resort because I'm a paying guest. Guests just "looking around" is one thing but the next step the OP is bringing the "guest" to "take a look" at the pool. As far as using spa services or dining? That is fine use those services and leave.

For those of you that think it is fine, what if everyone brought in guests? I've had far too many trips to WDW and other destinations where my family can't find seats near the pool. At some point you over hear or meet someone who isn't staying there and is a guest. If those guests weren't there my family might have goten a seat.

People want guests, then book a room category that can accomodate those guests. If not, then you are exceeding the occupancy limits of the room you booked.

I find it just plain rude that people bring in unregistered guests. What if you invited me and three friends to your party and then I show up with 6 other "guest". It would be rude, right? This is no different.

Maybe I'm sensitive to this but I for one do not want ONE more "guest" clogging up the pool or public areas. Please register your guests and if they exceeds the limits go elsewhere, please.

In this thread we've had people suggesting clear violations of the rules and I find that upsetting. The OP's guests are no different than pool hoppers coming into SSR from DTD or pool hoppers from Wilderness campground using the pool at WL.

Thanks to this thread I'm going to start a poll about the use of wrist bands at the pools. This would at least help the situation. With people on these boards telling people it is fine to swim in the pool when you aren't a registered guest it is apparent to me things are out of control.

 

[carissanboys]

The OP's guests are no different than pool hoppers coming into SSR from DTD or pool hoppers from Wilderness campground using the pool at WL.

Ummm...actually, we ARE different from those quests as we WON'T be using the pool. There is a specific reason we're trying to meet up at their place at SSR. How is this any different from people who rent an apartment, pay the rent and are allowed to have visitors stay for a short length of time as long as they notify the owners? We probably won't be staying for more than an hour and will be staying FAR away from the pool. I personally think it's fine to implement a pool wristband rule. I wouldn't have an issue with that. And I can understand your feelings on guests using the pool. But I think you're being a bit harsh with the "no guests period". We've all heard your opinion, which you're entitled to. The OP got her question answered. Let's move on.

 

[salmoneous]

Maybe I'm sensitive to this but I for one do not want ONE more "guest" clogging up the pool or public areas.

Then you might be happier at a different type of resort. There are many resorts in the world that are closed to the public. Disney resorts aren't. Other than the pools and a few minor restrictions, the Disney resorts are open to the public.