DVC pool hopping?

[disneyobessed]

As a DVCer I know we have access to other DVC pools accept SAB and AKV is this correct? We are looking at a possible day trip down to Vero Beach to get some ocean time in. Do we have access to Vero Beach Resort pool? Thanks.

 

[Sandisw]

You also can not pool hop to BLT. I am not sure about the Vero Beach pool hopping though.

 

[skelooch]

IMHO That's a pretty long drive (2 hours each way) just to go to a beach or a so-so pool at VB.
I would think a day at the water parks would be time better spent. There's certainly a lot more to do at the water parks than there is at VB.
But if the beach is what you want you could probably get to one in half the time in the Cocoa Beach area.
Just my 2 cents.

Have fun whatever you decide.

 

[DVCconvert]

Yes you can hop to VB if staying on points at a WDW resort. You should call VB first to make sure they are not a capacity, and if not you will be given a pass keycard at VB to permit beach and pool access. The beach has been replenished earlier this year and I'd personally say the pool is much nicer than "so-so".

HTH

 

[DenLo]

Here's the rules for Pool Hopping. They are from the MS website, but you can also find them in the DVC vacation planner.

Pool Hopping Information
Whenever you are staying on your Membership at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas, Disney's Beach Club Villas, Disney's BoardWalk Villas, Disney's Old Key West Resort, Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, Disney's Vero Beach Resort, or The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, you and any Guests staying with you, are permitted to use most of the other Disney Vacation Club and Walt Disney World® Resort hotel pools (in addition to the pool at the resort hotel at which you are staying) if they are not at capacity. If the pool you are visiting reaches capacity, you may be asked to leave in order to accommodate Guests of that resort hotel. Please check with a Host or Hostess at the Front Desk of the resort hotel you wish to visit before you go to find out about pool-access availability. You must present your current "Key to the World" card with your "DVC Member" designation on it to use the other resort hotel pools.


Pool hopping is not available at Bay Cove Pool at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort, Uzima Pool and Samawati Springs Pool at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, Stormalong Bay at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, and the leisure pool at Disney's Beach Club Villas. There are no exceptions to this policy. As a reminder, during times of high occupancy, please be mindful of the limited number of pool chairs available, and refrain from leaving towels or personal items on unoccupied pool chairs.


Resort hotel pools may become unavailable from time to time due to capacity limitations. Due to the high occupancy that is expected, Disney Vacation Club Members and any Guests staying with them may not pool hop during the following dates*:


February 14-20, 2010 (Sun – Sat)
March 27 – April 10, 2010 (Sun – Sat)
May 28 – 31, 2010 (Fri – Mon)
June 27 – July 5 (Sun – Mon)
Sept 3 – 6, 2010 (Fri – Mon)
Nov 22 – 28, 2010 (Mon – Sun)
Dec 12, 2010 – Jan 2, 2011 (Sun – Mon)


*Other restricted dates may be added based on projected pool capacity

 

[ttepsich]

Sorry to hijack the board.......but it is pool related. Does anyone knowif you are allowed to use your own inflatable rafts at SAB? I know you can rent them.

Thanks,
Tina

 

[disneyobessed]

Sorry to hijack the board.......but it is pool related. Does anyone knowif you are allowed to use your own inflatable rafts at SAB? I know you can rent them.

Thanks,
Tina

lol no problem.

No you cant use them at SAB... they rent tubes though.. WE LOVE SAB!! Hoping to get in there next August!

 

[disneyobessed]

IMHO That's a pretty long drive (2 hours each way) just to go to a beach or a so-so pool at VB.
I would think a day at the water parks would be time better spent. There's certainly a lot more to do at the water parks than there is at VB.
But if the beach is what you want you could probably get to one in half the time in the Cocoa Beach area.
Just my 2 cents.

Have fun whatever you decide.

Thanks for the info! I thought Vero was only an hr away from Orlando. When we go to the ocean up here its an 1.25 minute ride and we do it in a day.. but 2 hours is too much. Definatly look into Cocoa Beach. I went there as a child back in 1988 and I remember how warm it was compared to New England water!!