DVC Pools, Pool Hopping, Etc.

[Patty3]

I was just wondering. I have never pool hopped before and was wondering if we could.

 

[tomi]

The Swan and Dolphin are not owned by Disney and therefore - no pool hopping.

 

[CharlesTD]

We have used the pool at both the Swan and Dolphin and even asked the staff there and they had no issue with it.

 

[Deb & Bill]

They are not operated by Disney and are not open to pool hopping no matter what some people do. When we stayed at the Swan and at the Dolphin, the themed pool (the Grotto) was very crowded. I hope it wasn't because some DVC member was hopping over to the pool where they shouldn't have been.

 

[CharlesTD]

Well I am sure it wasn't us because we don't go to Disney at peak times we stick to December and the pool was virtually empty when we went over from BWV.

 

[J and R's mom]

They are not operated by Disney and are not open to pool hopping no matter what some people do. When we stayed at the Swan and at the Dolphin, the themed pool (the Grotto) was very crowded. I hope it wasn't because some DVC member was hopping over to the pool where they shouldn't have been.

Have strong feelings on this do ya'? Anyone else feel the chill?

 

[bobbiwoz]

Swan and Dolphin are not Disney properties and pool hopping is not permitted there.

Bobbi

 

[MdmMim]

While you can't swim there, DVC members do receive a 20% discount on food at the Cabana Bar & Grill poolside.

 

[bobbiwoz]

While you can't swim there, DVC members do receive a 20% discount on food at the Cabana Bar & Grill poolside.

Oh yes, and at Tubbi's and Fresh Mediteranean and the Ice Cream Soda fountain that they have. (I'm not sure about the discount, but it's been worth it to us.) We go there to eat a lot!! We also are taking advantage of the $99+tax teacher rate that they have as well.

Bobbi

 

[Patty3]

Thanks for the information!

 

[Bill K]

Wow! Sounds like Deb and Bill need another Disney vacation!!! Where was the love

 

[Deb & Bill]

Wow! Sounds like Deb and Bill need another Disney vacation!!! Where was the love

I'm leaving in 22 days for a week at WDW. I just got back about three weeks ago.

But it still bugs me when DVC members make a big deal about how they work the system to get what they want and not what is permitted. One poster on this thread is notorious for bucking the system just because he can. Not because it is the right thing to do.

 

[Dean]

Pool crashers are not my type of people but if one seeks out permission and gets it ROM AN APPROPRIATE PARTY, that's cool. That doesn't mean ask the flunky picking up pool towers or the like but someone in a supervisory position.

 

[RobDoc]

The point in answering the OP question is to describe what the DVC pool hopping policy will allow. The fact that someone may be given permission to swim in a resort pool does not change the DVC policy.

If a member wants to swim at the Swan/Dolphin and is given permission by that resort, that's fine but the Swan/Dolphin pool is not included in the DVC pool hopping policy. The same could be said about swimming at AKL or at SAB (for those not staying at BCV)- the DVC policy does not include pool hopping at those pools- if the resort grants permission, enjoy the swim, but it does NOT change the DVC policy in any way.

 

[CharlesTD]

Sorry it bothers you Deb & Bill but we did ask and no it wasn't a lifeguard or the guy collecting the towels it was a MANAGER so go cry to somone else.

 

[Doctor P]

With due respect Charles, you have made a large series of posts on these boards over the last few months on topics related to rules and policies that you either flaunt or don't think were meant for you or other people to follow, and therefore think its just fine to abuse these rules, policies, or norms. I can understand people's frustration with continuing posts of the type, "I did this and didn't get into trouble...so just go ahead and either do what you want or ask for permission to break the rules, norms, or policies." The bottom line is that pool hopping to Swan and Dolphin is not allowed, regardless of your experiences with scamming your way in.

 

[CharlesTD]

Doc as for the pool hopping we have hopped to all the pools with the only ones not having been to being SAB and AKL but we hope to remedy that with our stay planned for AKL next year. All I can say is if you really want to swim at the S&D is go and ask the worst they can say is no they may suprise you and say yes like they did for myself and my family. I can't comment on the legalities of what they let us do as it is up to the resort management and if they say yes then go for it.

 

[JimMIA]

But it still bugs me when DVC members make a big deal about how they work the system to get what they want and not what is permitted.

Before we all pile on Deb & Bill, or Doc, it might be worth remembering that abuse of stuff like this leads to complaints. And complaints lead to the privileges being restricted, or eliminated altogether.

The OP asked a legitimate question, and Deb & Bill, Bobbiwoz, and Doc gave them the correct answer -- it's not one of our pools, and we are not permitted to hop to it.

 

[RobDoc]

Doc as for the pool hopping we have hopped to all the pools with the only ones not having been to being SAB and AKL but we hope to remedy that with our stay planned for AKL next year. All I can say is if you really want to swim at the S&D is go and ask the worst they can say is no they may suprise you and say yes like they did for myself and my family. I can't comment on the legalities of what they let us do as it is up to the resort management and if they say yes then go for it.

If you've "hopped to all the pools", it's been a circumstance beyond your DVC membership. If a resort not included in the DVC policy has allowed you to use the pool, it's at their invitation and NOT because you are a DVC member. If you use the pool at AKL while a guest at that resort- it's NOT pool hopping, so please don't suggest you will be hopping there as a result of the DVC pool hopping policy.

As I already stated, if you are allowed to use a pool at a resort not included in the DVC program (AKL, Swan/Dolphin, Vistana, Marriott, Hyatt, Peabody, etc.) it is NOT because you are using the DVC program- it's ONLY because that resort allowed it. Please don't try to suggest otherwise.

 

[CharlesTD]

My apologies Doc I was not intending that my going to AKL was because of the DVC privelage mind you we are using points to stay there we want to try the concierge level for the early morning safari they offer and thus will be using the pool but not because of the hopping privelage. It is funny how people talk about hopping to the GF and Poly etc are these pools not included I remember being told we could use any pool on property not just DVC pools. Again this could be another case of mis information by the guides you know because that never happens LOL.