DVC Pools, Pool Hopping, Etc.

[Doctor P]

So, I guess they should change their name to "Reservation Services" or "Resort Services" rather than "Member Services". I guess that I am glad that they are helpful, but...

 

[Scraper]

You know I think as long as member services is ok with talking to guest who stay at the Villa and use my ponts then it is ok with me. Less I have to do. Although I don't have points I am willing to share right now. We do pool hop sometimes because the kids like it. As long as we follow the rules then I see no harm. I have much better things to do with my time then sweat the small stuff.

 

[bobbiwoz]

I don't remember this thread from awhile back, but now Member Services doesn't do what it used to do, that is take calls from non Members!

Bobbi

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

From what I have learned on Disboards I know that Disney Vacation Club members who stay on points are allowed to pool hop, expect during the holidays & no matter the time of the year, there are 2 swimming pools (forget which ones) they also can not hop to. Anyway I am just wondering since every Walt Disney World Resort Hotel pool states it's for the exclusive use for guests of that Resorts, how come Disney Vacation Club members who stay on points are allowed to pool hop? I am in no way trying to cause trouble & to . I just kind of think WDW sounds like hypocrites when they say regular guests can't pool hop, but DVC members can. Also my family & I have never pool hopped & don't plan to, because why would we when we have pool right at the Contemporary, so if you were planning on saying if we were planning to because of this post, well you don't. I only wrote this to find out why DVC members can pool hop. Anyway if some people can give some information, I would appreciate it.

 

[vonpluto]

1 - Because Disney makes the rules.

2 - It is simply a perk for DVC members.

3 - Did I mention because Disney makes the rules.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Well doesn't Disney realize they try to stop regular guests from pool hopping by saying the pools are reserved for guests of that Resort, however they don't care if DVC members do. Once again I am not condoning people who pool hop. I appreciate your answer, but can someone please be more specific about this? Also how come they don't list on the pool rules, only DVC members are allowed to pool hop if it's a rule?

 

[SueM in MN]

When Disney first started selling DVC points, it was a totally new concept and they didn't know whether people would be willing to buy into DVC at all.
Pool hopping was an incentive to encourage people to buy.
The 2 that can't be hopped to are AKL and Stormalong Bay. And, as you mentioned, there are blackout dates (not just holidays) when pool hopping is not allowed since they are expecting the resorts to be busy. Besides that, DVC members are supposed to check with the resort before hopping to see if it is too busy. They can also asked to leave if the pool becomes too busy with guests staying at that resort.
It also is a perk that could end at any time if WDW wants to.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

When Disney first started selling DVC points, it was a totally new concept and they didn't know whether people would be willing to buy into DVC at all.
Pool hopping was an incentive to encourage people to buy.
The 2 that can't be hopped to are AKL and Stormalong Bay. And, as you mentioned, there are blackout dates (not just holidays) when pool hopping is not allowed since they are expecting the resorts to be busy. Besides that, DVC members are supposed to check with the resort before hopping to see if it is too busy. They can also asked to leave if the pool becomes too busy with guests staying at that resort.
It also is a perk that could end at any time if WDW wants to.

Thanks Sue, that was the answer I was looking for. At least now I know why DVC members can pool hop.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Actually, DVC members cannot pool hop to any YC/BC/BCV pool, not just SAB.

Disney also says that you must have a ticket to get into the park. But I'm sure there are some who get into the park without a ticket because they are brought in by Disney.

Disney says no pets in Disney resorts. But we all have heard that they allowed Oprah bring her pets with her.

Disney has rules about mugs not being reused after your length of stay during which you purchased the mug. But we all know people who don't follow that rule, don't we.

Disney makes the rules.

 

[SueM in MN]

Actually, DVC members cannot pool hop to any YC/BC/BCV pool, not just SAB.

Just curious.
Other than the quiet pool at BCV (which no one would want to pool hop to even if they could since it's the same as the quiet pools at any other resort) what other pool is at YC/BC? We've stayed at at YC and BCV, so that's why I only listed SAB.

 

[Olaf]

I suspect it has something to do with the fact that we send thousands of dollars up front to Disney and this is a simple way to encourage that behavior.

FYI we've never done it, too much bother.

 

[Caskbill]

Disney routinely grants special 'perks' to different groups of people.

Specials for Florida residents.
Specials for Annual Pass Holders.
Specials for DVC members.

Of Course, all kinds of specials for VIP's.

As mentioned, pool hopping is not allowed at another resort if it would interfere with guests at that resort having the capability to use the pool. This includes holidays and any time another resort is busy.

 

[Dean]

Just curious.
Other than the quiet pool at BCV (which no one would want to pool hop to even if they could since it's the same as the quiet pools at any other resort) what other pool is at YC/BC? We've stayed at at YC and BCV, so that's why I only listed SAB.

It also includes the quiet pool at YC. Likely to keep it simple. If they allowed the quiet pools but not SAB it would be confusing for the staff and to the members as well.

 

[RobDoc]

Just curious.
Other than the quiet pool at BCV (which no one would want to pool hop to even if they could since it's the same as the quiet pools at any other resort) what other pool is at YC/BC? We've stayed at at YC and BCV, so that's why I only listed SAB.

Both BC and YC have quiet pools in addition to SAB. You can see the BC quiet pool walking along the BW from EPcot towards SAB.

None of the BC/YC/BCV pools are open to pool hopping.

 

[starbox]

Why would WDW allow pool -hopping for DVC?

Disney resorts are set apart by pool features. One factor is that DVC properties are all Deluxe resorts with elaborate pools, so TPTB can be assured that all DVC members that pool-hop are not using the advantage to stay at a cheap resort and use a deluxe pool elsewhere.

Disney also has a goal of keeping DVC members on-site for their entire vacation. A regular resort guest that is paying big $$ for a once in lifetime vacation (or once every few years) vacation to stay onsite is not very likely to go off-property.

DVC members, on the other hand, typically take multiple vacations to WDW every single year. When guests spend that much time at WDW, it becomes much more attractive to go see other, non-Disney attractions, shopping, and dining for part of their stay.

IMHO, Disney offered the pool-hopping as a way to encourage guests to spend their non-park vacation days on property.

We've used pool-hopping. DVC members are required to check in at the desk of the resort you are visiting and show your blue membership card.

 

[Dean]

A history note: Early on Disney allowed PH for all guests but I'm not sure when that stopped, maybe someone else will know.

 

[Doctor P]

Disney routinely grants special 'perks' to different groups of people.

Specials for Florida residents.
Specials for Annual Pass Holders.
Specials for DVC members.

Of Course, all kinds of specials for VIP's.

As mentioned, pool hopping is not allowed at another resort if it would interfere with guests at that resort having the capability to use the pool. This includes holidays and any time another resort is busy.

You missed the special tickets and special packages for Canadians that have been offered on an on and off basis (truthfully--not just making some up to get under the skin of the OP). But I suspect the OP doesn't have a problem with those--just a guess.

 

[CarolA]

From what I have learned on Disboards I know that Disney Vacation Club members who stay on points are allowed to pool hop, expect during the holidays & no matter the time of the year, there are 2 swimming pools (forget which ones) they also can not hop to. Anyway I am just wondering since every Walt Disney World Resort Hotel pool states it's for the exclusive use for guests of that Resorts, how come Disney Vacation Club members who stay on points are allowed to pool hop? I am in no way trying to cause trouble & to . I just kind of think WDW sounds like hypocrites when they say regular guests can't pool hop, but DVC members can. Also my family & I have never pool hopped & don't plan to, because why would we when we have pool right at the Contemporary, so if you were planning on saying if we were planning to because of this post, well you don't. I only wrote this to find out why DVC members can pool hop. Anyway if some people can give some information, I would appreciate it.

And this is EXACTLY why I expect that some day pool hopping will be taken away. They don't need it to sell DVC and it creates this type of WHINING from other guests. Just more hassle then it's worth for Disney.

 

[Dean]

You missed the special tickets and special packages for Canadians that have been offered on an on and off basis (truthfully--not just making some up to get under the skin of the OP). But I suspect the OP doesn't have a problem with those--just a guess.

And to certain targeted states, GA and TN come to mind over the years.

 

[CarolAnnC]

Sue, I know the BC has a quiet pool for its guests besides SAB, so that in addition to the quiet pool at BCV would be included. Personally, I am not into pool hopping, but it is available for those who enjoy it.