DVC Pools, Pool Hopping, Etc.

[Disneyhappy]

They now have a device that measures your fingers and they use it to match the person with the ticket. It's very inaccurate and I'm surprised they've expanded it rather than looking at something else. With technology now days, a fingerprint scanner would likely be as easy, quick and more accurate.

I know this is a bit off topic but I didn't even think about this before. In January we used a couple of days on a 10 day MYW ticket. We are getting APs (with our wonderful DVC discount!) that we will use for our next two trips. Our DS is 13 and won't use his MYW ticket again until probably age 15 or 16. I expect him to go through a major growth spurt in that time period. Do you know how Disney handles that situation?

 

[LakeAriel]

I was just there, no wristband, no checks, nothing. I don't mind rules I just wish they were enforced all the time. We'd all know what to expect that way.


DAVE

I know! It is so mean of them to do random checks it makes it so damn hard to cheat the system!

 

[CarolMN]

I know this is a bit off topic but I didn't even think about this before. In January we used a couple of days on a 10 day MYW ticket. We are getting APs (with our wonderful DVC discount!) that we will use for our next two trips. Our DS is 13 and won't use his MYW ticket again until probably age 15 or 16. I expect him to go through a major growth spurt in that time period. Do you know how Disney handles that situation?

They will just reset the biometrics. Guest Services does it all the time when there is a problem. (Usually, after the person shows photo ID, but I don't think they make children/teens do that).

Best wishes -

 

[Dean]

I know this is a bit off topic but I didn't even think about this before. In January we used a couple of days on a 10 day MYW ticket. We are getting APs (with our wonderful DVC discount!) that we will use for our next two trips. Our DS is 13 and won't use his MYW ticket again until probably age 15 or 16. I expect him to go through a major growth spurt in that time period. Do you know how Disney handles that situation?

Usually they just push a button and waive you on through. I don't know the official policy when there is a discrepancy. I doubt we'll see too many people turned away. I also don't know how long the system remembers the info, I'd doubt they keep in on file and accessible to the system for every ticket all the time.

 

[della]

Can you believe the only time we pool hopped was to the BW pool when we were staying at the BC? Our first trip after we bought into BC and the kids were whining about the sandy bottom and how much they missed BW pool-so off we went to BW! Thankfully, they have grown to love SAB.

The only other pool hopping experience was when OKW pool was being redone. OKW guests were invited to a Halloween pool party at SSR. We did go to that.

Last August we had planned on pool hopping if the heat in the parks got to be too much. But we never felt the need to follow through.

 

[Sherri]

Someone on another post is renting points from a DVC member. They called MS and asked if someone staying off property can use the pool as long as they are with them. MS said "Sure".
I bring this up only because I have seen posts that said you must be a guest to use the pool. It didn't say anything about being a guest of a guest.
Though my friend did tell me when she stayed off property she swam with her friend who was staying at the BC and it was no problem. I just wondered what the policy was should this situation come up for me in the future.

 

[JodyTG]

I sure HOPE it's not true. Then our DVC pools would get even MORE crowded than they already do at peak times.

 

[Chuck S]

I think the policy is flexible for a "guest of a resort guest" depending on how busy the pool is at the time. "Officially" it is not allowed, if the pool isn't busy at the time I don't see the harm, if a CM at the pool allows it.

 

[Sammie]

The best policy is to ask at the resort. It is easy for MS to say No problem, having no idea if the resort will be sold out at the time.

 

[Deb & Bill]

My question is why is a non-member calling MS anyway?

 

[Sherri]

They said they were renting points. It's over in the Disney Resort section under Boardwalk Pool question heading. And it seems to be getting pretty heated. I was looking for info. on Pop Century when I came upon that thread.

 

[Sammie]

Personally I think if someone is going to come back to Internet forums and quote MS or Disney for that matter, they need to ask that person do you mind if I share this info to thousands on the Internet.

I guarantee you the answers would be different.

 

[DrTomorrow]

They now have a device that measures your fingers and they use it to match the person with the ticket. It's very inaccurate and I'm surprised they've expanded it rather than looking at something else. With technology now days, a fingerprint scanner would likely be as easy, quick and more accurate.

I'd bet that they expanded it because that system was already in place. Besides, they're not really interested in accuracy - the whole thing is a preventative measure....

 

[Dean]

I'd bet that they expanded it because that system was already in place. Besides, they're not really interested in accuracy - the whole thing is a preventative measure....

I'm sure you're right. My reason for questioning it was mainly that it's too slow. No matter how poor the system is, I'm sure it'll deter some people from trying to cheat the system, at least for a while.

 

[DisFlan]

I got roped into that thread. I probably should have just sat on my hands. I don't think the OP meant anything sinister, she just didn't understand. When she said that MS had told her "No problem!" about bringing non-guests to the pool - and that as a renter, "they'll be nice to me because they want me to join", I could just about feel the hackles rising through my keyboard. I knew we were in for a few flames.

The argument that "my guests won't take up much room at the pool" didn't help much, either. She didn't mention in this thread that her whole on-and-off-site group is comprised of 12 people.

DisFlan

 

[rinkwide]

My question is why is a non-member calling MS anyway?

I don't know about you, but all of my renters and guests are allowed and encouraged to call MS with inquiries about any number of things, including: Magical Express, Dining Plan, ADRs, pool-hopping, etc.

 

[Doctor P]

I don't know about you, but all of my renters and guests are allowed and encouraged to call MS with inquiries about any number of things, including: Magical Express, Dining Plan, ADRs, pool-hopping, etc.

Well, I'm glad you allow this, and straightened this out for the rest of us.

 

[DisFlan]

The first time we stayed at a DVC resort was on rented points in a 2-bd at OKW. The DVC member sent me the confirmation sheet after payment - the number for MS was clearly on it. Not knowing any better, I called to make sure everything was ready to go. I simply told them I had a ressie on rented points and gave them the confirmation number. They cheerfully asked me what they could do for me, and they asked for the complete list of names in our party and any preference of view.

I talked to MS twice before this trip, so it wasn't an isolated incident. I think it's a plus - it prevents miscommunications and other problems. It saves time and hassle for the owner (in our case, the owner was rarely available to deal with anything). Why shouldn't renters be able to ask questions and check on their reservations? It's not like they can do much else.

And the polite, helpful way we were treated by MS was one of the reasons we felt comfortable joining.

DisFlan

 

[Beca]

The first time we stayed at a DVC resort was on rented points in a 2-bd at OKW. The DVC member sent me the confirmation sheet after payment - the number for MS was clearly on it. Not knowing any better, I called to make sure everything was ready to go. I simply told them I had a ressie on rented points and gave them the confirmation number. They cheerfully asked me what they could do for me, and they asked for the complete list of names in our party and any preference of view.

I talked to MS twice before this trip, so it wasn't an isolated incident. I think it's a plus - it prevents miscommunications and other problems. It saves time and hassle for the owner (in our case, the owner was rarely available to deal with anything). Why shouldn't renters be able to ask questions and check on their reservations? It's not like they can do much else.

And the polite, helpful way we were treated by MS was one of the reasons we felt comfortable joining.

DisFlan

We're going the end of this month, and we invited my dd's best friend and family (from another state) to join us. I called yesterday to get them signed up for ME, and the CM said, "Why are YOU calling....you should've made them do it." She then went on to explain to me that ANYTIME someone else's name is on a reservation, they have full access to "extras" regarding that ressie, and that I should feel free to have them call MS directly for ME, dining plan, or anything else that they need. I was surprised....but, it is good to know.



Beca

 

[DisFlan]

Thanks, Beca! It's good to know it's "official".


DisFlan