DVC Pools, Pool Hopping, Etc.

[icydog]

Thanks for info. My husband says I saw the new pool in a previous trip but I certainly don't remember it. I think I must have walked right past it this trip while walking to the wedding pavillion.

 

[JLS]

My husband and I have a tradition of "hopping" to the Coronado Springs pool on every trip. We just really like that pool and the surrounding area, and it is usually not crowded there. I don't think that's a "prime" pool hopping spot, so they don't really check IDs, etc. I like the whole resort of Coronado Springs and we have thought about staying there on weekends to save points, but we haven't actually done that yet. Pool hopping is pretty easy if you wear your swimsuit and just take a backpack with your stuff.

When we have our baby (12 weeks and counting!) I don't know if we will continue to do it - we'll see.

 

[disworldnum1]

I think its time to end pool hopping.If you need to a slide you can go to any of the water parks.We were at BWV easter week and its packed that time of the year and they could have done a much better job policing the pool area for non-members or non-guests.At one point we were overrun with a loud obnoxious crowd that eventually were asked to leave.But it amazed me on just how long and how many people complained until they were challeneged. I also believe as owners in the DVC we can change this rule by sending e-mails to MS and let our feelings be known....

 

[icydog]

The themed pool has a water fall and is right up next to the beach. When you head over towards the Spa or the Polynesian, you will find the newer themed pool. The big pool in the center of the complex is my favorite. 'Course we were staying in Sugarloaf and I could sit on the balcony watching my husband and son play in the non-themed pool.

Okay I am resurecting this thread. I went to the GF like Deb said.. The pool was fantanstic but it was way too cold in January to swim. We went to the grand tea at the GF then we sat by this beautiful pool. Everyone was very nice and when I showed my room card with DVC member on it they made a little fuss over us. I remember when cast members didn't even know what DVC was. I often found myself explaining timesharing the Disney way to some castmember or other.

 

[Disney Doll]

Been a member since 1997, and pool hopped once when we were styaing at OKW and used the BWV pool.

It was during a trip where they were having one of those member celebrations or whatever they called them. All the festivities were taking place on the green at the BWV, and DH and I packed a bag with swimming stuff, went to Epcot for a while, then went to the BW to swim while waiting for the DVC festivities to start.

Other than that, we are generally pretty happy with the pools at our resort.

 

[disworldnum1]

Never pool hopped and never will...Half the time we dont even use the pool at the BWV.We love the water parks and will go there before any place else.

 

[Laurajean1014]

I do!

 

[Lexxiefern]

I never thought I would be a poolhopper, but I am! We have poolhopped to WL, Coronado Springs and on this last trip we hopped to OKW (the new slide was fabulous!!) and to SSR in the same day.

I still want to try the Poly and GF. Maybe in May.....

 

[marklynpa]

Friend and I enjoyed a 'pool hop' to BWV during a long day at Epcot. Called ahead and they said 'OK'. A swim and some lounging were a great way to re-charge. Wasn't too incovenient to bring our bathing suits and ziploc bags for after...

 

[Ksp]

We've enjoyed our one and only pool hopping venture, will definitely try it again during the DVC approved times. I like to see what the other resorts are like. Sort of like window shopping, but better.

 

[DMDSTPRGIL]

Same thing with us. we have ben BWV members since 1998. Have stayed at BWV 15 times. Only walked over to SAB once and that was with other family members who wanted to try it out. All the resorts have such great pools and snack bars at them there really is no need to waste time going from one to another. We have had P.A. passes for several years so we do hit the water parks quite a bit. Sometimes just going in for an hour or so.

 

[flannualpasshldr]

Does anyone know if DVC will let you use the facilities like the pool and such without actually staying overnight? Since I only live about fifty minutes away we do a lot of day trips and sometimes its cool to crash the pools at the hotels every once in awhile.

 

[newholidayx2]

ummmmmmmmmm nooooooooo
to use the pools a DVCer needs to be staying on points

 

[Dean]

Does anyone know if DVC will let you use the facilities like the pool and such without actually staying overnight? Since I only live about fifty minutes away we do a lot of day trips and sometimes its cool to crash the pools at the hotels every once in awhile.

You can use the restaurants and many of your discounts. But you can't use the pool even at your home resort. Many timeshares allow day use, but not DVC.

 

[Deb & Bill]

...
to use the pools a DVCer needs to be staying on points

at a DVC resort.

 

[keishashadow]

As a soon to be DVC member, I hope, (just passed ROFR on a resale), can anyone explain the rules of the "Pool hopping" privledge?

It's my understanding that the following apply:

Available during non-peak season (i.e. holidays?),

Any pool except BCV & AK,

You're supposed to verify with the desk @ your resort/where the pool is located?

Am I leaving anything else out? Obviously, I haven't seen a membership package yet. Are the details explained in it?

 

[Scoootch]

As a soon to be DVC member, I hope, (just passed ROFR on a resale), can anyone explain the rules of the "Pool hopping" privledge?

It's my understanding that the following apply:

Available during non-peak season (i.e. holidays?),

Any pool except BCV & AK,

You're supposed to verify with the desk @ your resort/where the pool is located?

Am I leaving anything else out? Obviously, I haven't seen a membership package yet. Are the details explained in it?

You have a good understanding so far

DVC members can pool hop to any pool except for SAB at YC,BC & BCV's and their lesure pools and also the Uzima pool at AKL.

As you are already aware, there are blackout periods which are during the high occupancy times like Christmas week,Easter week ...maninly the holiday periods but they should be listed on the official DVC member sight and I know they mention them in the DVC news letter "vacation Magic" mailings that we get throughout the year.

Members have to be staying at a DVC resort on Points to be eligible and are suppossed to call the resort ahead of time to make sure the pool they want to hop to isn't already at capacity. You need to show your KTTWC (room card) that says DVC member on it and may be asked to show your blue membership card in addition as proof of eligibility (that goes for all DVC perks) and we can also be asked to leave if the pool starts to get too crowded.

Beyond that ...go..hop and have fun!

 

[kathleena]

Thanks WDWguru for the poll that you had posted in June, I just find it funny that some people make such a big deal on pool hopping and from the looks of your poll not many people do go hopping!

Looks to me like almost half of the responents pool hop at some time or another so I would say the opposite - that there are a lot of DVC members either very interested or occasionally interested in pool hopping.

Depends on how you look at it!

 

[pigelet]

We have friends staying with us BCV. There are 6 of them staying in a 1-bedroom. The kids are all small and will fit. the ages are 9,6,5 and 1. We only told them that 5 are in the room when making reservations. We didn't tell them of the 5 year old due to capacity. Will we have a hard time with the pool?

 

[Dean]

We have friends staying with us BCV. There are 6 of them staying in a 1-bedroom. The kids are all small and will fit. the ages are 9,6,5 and 1. We only told them that 5 are in the room when making reservations. We didn't tell them of the 5 year old due to capacity. Will we have a hard time with the pool?

Way to be honest.