Can our friends visit us at SSR?

[Maribel]

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.

One of the great benefits of being a DVC member is that you get to pool hop. I can use any pool at WDW resorts that I want to (except BCV and AKL, of course) as long as there is not a holiday. I think disney does it this way because for most pools, occupancy isn't a real problem, otherwise they would change the system. In any case, if you feel so strong about no one but the registered guests at the resort to use the pool, maybe you should bring your concerns to DVC or WDW, but I'm pretty sure that for anyone of you that think this way, there are 3 or more that thinks that being able to pool hop is a great benefit and will fight for it.

Anyway, my understanding is that the OP does not want to take her guests to the pool, but have them visit her at the villa, and I don't see why not.

 

[dianeschlicht]

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.

I'm having a really hard time understanding this post! The OP was not asking to bring guests to the pool, they were asking about how they have someone visit them at their unit. This is NO DIFFERENT than taking the Disney bus into the property and shopping at the resort store, eating at the resort restaurant, walking around to view the resort. This is an activity that is open to EVERYONE. In fact, you do NOT have to be registered to use the pool either. If you are a DVC member, you can pool hop to any resort by BC and AKL. It is also no different than visiting someone at their rental property or apartment. We have often had friends staying elsewhere on Disney property come and share a meal with us in our DVC unit, or spend the evening visiting. I see no reason why they should have to stay within occupancy rules to do that. It isn't like they are sleeping or doing anything else that ANYONE who happends to take a Disney bus in doesn't do. If you truly feel this way, you probably shouldn't be a timeshare owner. You need to buy your own vacation home where you can limit yourself to no visitors should you choose to.

 

[Lucky82061]

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.

Wristbands for the pools? I would absolutely support that, if you aren't staying at the resort you shouldn't be using the pools, or arcades or other such amenities (besides dining/spa etc).

I don't believe that either I or anyone else was advocating unregistered guests using public area's of the resort such as pools... but what's wrong with the OP having some friends over at their resort? Should we ban everyone from entering just in case they might use the pool?

 

[keishashadow]

I'm having a really hard time understanding this post! The OP was not asking to bring guests to the pool, they were asking about how they have someone visit them at their unit. This is NO DIFFERENT than taking the Disney bus into the property and shopping at the resort store, eating at the resort restaurant, walking around to view the resort. This is an activity that is open to EVERYONE. In fact, you do NOT have to be registered to use the pool either. If you are a DVC member, you can pool hop to any resort by BC and AKL. It is also no different than visiting someone at their rental property or apartment. We have often had friends staying elsewhere on Disney property come and share a meal with us in our DVC unit, or spend the evening visiting. I see no reason why they should have to stay within occupancy rules to do that. It isn't like they are sleeping or doing anything else that ANYONE who happends to take a Disney bus in doesn't do. If you truly feel this way, you probably shouldn't be a timeshare owner. You need to buy your own vacation home where you can limit yourself to no visitors should you choose to.

Most condo assoc. do have restictions (whether restrictive covenants or homeowner by-laws) in place as to allowable guests & their pool usage, why shouldn't DVC. Lots of other DVC rules are spelled out for us, would be great to have this issue put to bed once & for all so that it's not subject to interpretation.

Currently, pool hopping for DVC members (utilizing their membership) is a "perc", & restricted as to certain popular pools & time periods. The pools were never intended for the general public to utilize...unless they were a paying, registered guest @ that resort (just think of the liability issues).

DVC stresses in all written info that it's subject to capacity issues on any given day. I've read (and have been told by MS) that members are to check in with the front desk before enjoying another resort's pool & that they may be asked to leave if it gets overly crowded.

Easy to state "...the more the merrier" but, at whose expense? Have you ever had the pleasure of staying in the Values with the room next to you stuffed full of 20-somethings, not a pleasant experience. Even if they didn't use the pool, they were very noisy. Imagine if every unit (DVC or not) brought in several guests over the occupancy limit, especially to swim. There's always the waterparks to handle large groups that are scattered throughout the "world".

One fear would be a large group booking 1 room @ BC, and several others @ the Values (who would visit their friends @ the BC/SAB)...where do you draw the line as to the # of guests you may have visit?

 

[Sammie]

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.

Dumbo71, are you sure you are reading what the rest of us are reading.

No one even mentioned pools, except one person and I do believe they were being sarcastic. I am completely confused to what you have read that warrants the comment above. No one is a greater supporter of the rules than me, but your comments are not based on any facts pertaining to question by the OP or the comments to it.

 

[Sammie]

Most condo assoc. do have restictions (whether restrictive covenants or homeowner by-laws) in place as to allowable guests & their pool usage, why shouldn't DVC. Lots of other DVC rules are spelled out for us, would be great to have this issue put to bed once & for all so that it's not subject to interpretation.

Currently, pool hopping for DVC members (utilizing their membership) is a "perc", & restricted as to certain popular pools & time periods. The pools were never intended for the general public to utilize...unless they were a paying, registered guest @ that resort (just think of the liability issues).

DVC stresses in all written info that it's subject to capacity issues on any given day. I've read (and have been told by MS) that members are to check in with the front desk before enjoying another resort's pool & that they may be asked to leave if it gets overly crowded.

Easy to state "...the more the merrier" but, at whose expense? Have you ever had the pleasure of staying in the Values with the room next to you stuffed full of 20-somethings, not a pleasant experience. Even if they didn't use the pool, they were very noisy. Imagine if every unit (DVC or not) brought in several guests over the occupancy limit, especially to swim. There's always the waterparks to handle large groups that are scattered throughout the "world".

One fear would be a large group booking 1 room @ BC, and several others @ the Values (who would visit their friends @ the BC/SAB)...where do you draw the line as to the # of guests you may have visit?

I am beginning to think that Halloween has taken over this thead, as it seems some are reading things the rest of us are not seeing.

Diane is not promoting use of the pools by guests of members.

She and everyone else is simply saying that the resort, except for the pools, are not closed to visitors. Be they guests of someone staying there or not.

As long as no one is using the pool unless they are DVC members that are pool hopping, or registered guests of that resort, everything else is within the rules of use for visitors.

No one has suggested using the pool and I truly do not see where that could have been misunderstood.

 

[marathonmommy]

Hmmmmmm........when I originally clicked on this thread, I never thought it would be controversial. Now, I've got to subscribe.

 

[Sammie]

Hmmmmmm........when I originally clicked on this thread, I never thought it would be controversial. Now, I've got to subscribe.

I really don't see it as being controversial at all, simply don't think a few have read carefully the comments of others.

 

[marathonmommy]

I really don't see it as being controversial at all, simply don't think a few have read carefully the comments of others.

Tomato, Tomahto . . . perhaps I chose the wrong adjective.

 

[paults]

your friends can visit any resort you or they want at WDW. that's part of the fun seeing all the resorts and what they have to offer.

 

[keishashadow]

I am beginning to think that Halloween has taken over this thead, as it seems some are reading things the rest of us are not seeing.

Diane is not promoting use of the pools by guests of members.

She and everyone else is simply saying that the resort, except for the pools, are not closed to visitors. Be they guests of someone staying there or not.

As long as no one is using the pool unless they are DVC members that are pool hopping, or registered guests of that resort, everything else is within the rules of use for visitors.

No one has suggested using the pool and I truly do not see where that could have been misunderstood.

Trick or treat JMHO but, when someone questions that they wish to have friends visit when they're guests @ DVC it's non unreasonable to assume (unless they specifically exlude it) that one of the amenties they'd choose to share would be the pool-scape .

It's quite a touchy subject, both DVC & @ the resorts. BTW, the BWV Luna Park pool was just jammed during our trip last June, we did wonder whether some patrons were "just visiting".

The OP clarified her intent but, even if she didn't;I think the pool policy bears repeating when the general subject of visitors is posed by a "newbie".

Some of us do have objections to occupancy issues re visitors in "private areas", the villas. Unfortunately, unlike the crystal clear pool policy, there is nothing that prohibits a member from hosting (hopefully, responsibly) their friends & family.

 

[bobbiwoz]

We had friends from Florida visit us when we stayed at the VWL once. We went to DTD, walked around and then ate at Whispering Canyon. It was wonderful, I so much enjoyed showing them our "home." They just told the guard at the gate they were visiting us. No problems.

Bobbi

 

[Muushka]

We also have friends from FL visit us while we are at the resort. And we will always welcome them too.

 

[nhdisnut]

We had friends visit us at SSR last April. They were considering buying into SSR and wanted to see the resort. We had a wonderful afternoon walking around, showing the best of SSR, and (I must admit) sat near the pool to have a drink from the bar. It was a fantastic time and, although they have not yet joined DVC, they are seriously considering it now. To a certain extent, it is to DVC's benefit to allow guests to DVC members - that next member may be just around the corner!

When our friends came to visit they just mentioned our name and room number and the guard let them through. It worked quite well.

I am curious, as this thread has focused on SSR, if others have had guests visit them at the other DVC resorts?

 

[nhdisnut]

We had friends from Florida visit us when we stayed at the VWL once. We went to DTD, walked around and then ate at Whispering Canyon. It was wonderful, I so much enjoyed showing them our "home." They just told the guard at the gate they were visiting us. No problems.

Bobbi

I guess I should have read the posts before mine! This answers my question!

 

[dumbo71]

Wristbands for the pools? I would absolutely support that, if you aren't staying at the resort you shouldn't be using the pools, or arcades or other such amenities (besides dining/spa etc).

I don't believe that either I or anyone else was advocating unregistered guests using public area's of the resort such as pools... but what's wrong with the OP having some friends over at their resort? Should we ban everyone from entering just in case they might use the pool?

I have no fundamental problem with guests just meeting up or visiting. What I do have a problem with is the guests visiting the pool or spending the night exceeding the occupancy limits for the booked room. Wrist bands would solve the pool problem. My stance would then change and to the OP I would have said "yes your guests are welcome".

OP, sorry if my and others posts have offended. I cannot say that you are going to bring your guests to the pool.

Now someone stated that maybe I'd be happier owning my own condo or house where I can set the rules. Fair enough, but I bought into a program where, call me crazy, I did not foresee dealing with pool hoppers and hoards of "guests". I follow the rules as stated and I guess I expected others to also.

Maybe those wanting guests are the ones who should have bought there own house or condo not me.

 

[2Princes2Princesses]

As I stated, we have a guest every visit. However, maybe what I said was misconstrued. She hangs out in the villa for a couple of hours. She definitely does not use the pool or stay overnight as an unregistered guest....especially since she would lose her job over that.

Some say she shouldn't clog up the public areas...fine, she visits our villa. But then others say she should not be allowed in the villa??? To sit on the balcony and shoot the poop with me while the kids nap?? Is that REALLY a big deal to people??

Actually, I guess it isn't.......we usually have 7 in our 2 BR villa. So she makes 8 and we are within our occupancy.

BTW-The pool hopping thing with guests does bother me, too. If I had family at another resort, if we wanted to swim together, we would go to TL or BB. And they would not be staying overnight with us, either.

 

[kimberh]

We were staying at BWV's rode the bus to DTD and took the boat to SSR. We walked around, took our own tour, no problem what so ever. Then we left there and went to OKW. I had not seen the two resorts and wanted to see them.

Have a good visit.

 

[Beca]

I had a couple of friends who worked as CM's. They would always come to BC to visit us. Actually, we would just meet up there before going to the parks. We ate at B&C a few times, and sometimes hung out in our room for awhile, but they never went swimming or spent the night with us....they were just "visiting".

Man....I bet the OP wishes she had NEVER asked this question!!!

 

[Muushka]

Gee, now that I think about it, one year while my friends visited, we went swimming!
And we had a great time.