DVC Pools, Pool Hopping, Etc.

[nin72]

If you are staying at a dvc resort (Say SSR) can you use the pools at any of the other dvc resorts (stormalong bay)??

 

[wtpclc]

Members staying at DVC on points can use all other onsite pools EXCEPT stormalong bay and AKL pool.

 

[nicurn]

if we are dvc members but staying at akl, can we pool hop? I can never quite figure the whole pool hopping thing out. thanks, maggie

 

[nin72]

Thank You!!

 

[wtpclc]

Hi Maggie! Didn't know you were DVC.

I knew I'd get questioned on the whether it had to be a DVC resort. Here's the scoop:

"You and any Guests staying with you at Disney's Old Key West Resort, Disney's BoardWalk Villas, The Villas at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, Disney's Beach Club Villas or Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa are permitted to use other Disney Vacation Club and Walt Disney World Resort hotel pools (in addition to the pool at the resort hotel at which you're 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/Hostess at the Front Desk of the resort hotel you wish to visit to find out about pool-access availability. You must present your "Key to the World" card with your "Disney Vacation Club Member" designation on it to use other resort hotel pools. Pool hopping is not available at Uzima Pool at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and Stormalong Bay at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts. In addition, this restriction includes the leisure pools at these two resort hotels. There are no exceptions to this policy."

Looks like that's a no for AKL. On the bright side, you'll already have an excluded pool at your service.

 

[dianeschlicht]

if we are dvc members but staying at akl, can we pool hop? I can never quite figure the whole pool hopping thing out. thanks, maggie

No, you are only allowed to pool hop when staying on points at a DVC resort.

 

[pirateparrot]

Pool hopping is also subject to blackout periods. These usually are around the holidays when WDW is at capacity.

 

[spiceycat]

if you pay cash and are staying at a DVC resort - no pool hopping- only stays at DVC resort on points!!!

here is the schedule when you can't pool hop
Resort hotel pools may become unavailable from time to time because of capacity limitations. Due to expected high occupancy, Disney Vacation Club Members may not "pool hop" during the following dates*:


February 20 - 26, 2005

March 19 - 27, 2005

May 27 - 30, 2005

June 27 - July 4, 2005

September 2 - 5, 2005

November 21 - 27, 2005

December 17, 2005 - January2, 2006

 

[Deb & Bill]

Plus, you can't pool hop to any of the BC/YC/BCV pool. This includes the leisure pools. Not just SAB.

 

[joe1946]

Which resort pools do you guys think are the best if we were going to do some pool-hopping? We'll be staying at BCV, so any other pools we try are going to have to compete with SAB.

Thanks in advance!

-- Joe

 

[Cruelladeville]

There are NO pools that compete with SAB! Maybe the waterparks...but they aren't free.

 

[Disney Doll]

There is not another pool on property that can compete with SAB.

I would probably hop to SSR, just because it's new and I haven't stayed there. I also like the WL main pool. OKW main pool is kind of nice and they have a new slide...it's close to the main buildings, they Gurgling Suitcase where you can get tropical drinks, the cute little snack bar where you can get snacks.

 

[spiceycat]

as has been mentioned nothing can compete with SAB

however that say CSR - Pyramid is a good second. Yes it is a moderate - but the slide is pretty darn cute.

I like it better than the volanco slide at the Polyn.

 

[allie&mattsmom]

We'll be staying at the BCV's in August. We've never pool hopped, although I guess we could being DVC members. My kids love the BW clown pool. If we wanted to, would we be able to use the BW pool? Do you need to show your DVC card? With SAB, I'm not even sure if we'll want to, but I'd like to know just in case. Thanks!

 

[newholidayx2]

I hope so
We're planning on hopping to the clown pool the day we have brkfst at Spoodles

 

[unixadm]

I know if you are staying at a DVC resort, you can pool hop with the exception of the BCV....the BC pool is for BC guests only. If you are staying at BCV, then you can go to any of the DVC property pools.

When we staying in BCV in May, we never did do any pool hopping.

We are going and paying cash for ASMo in September and was wondering if we could do the BW pool for an afternoon. I don't know if we can pool hop if we are not currently staying at a DVC resort.

Edit: The thread I answered was merged in with the larger thread and after reading that I guess the answer is No, I cannot go in other pools. Oh well.

 

[Mr Poohbrain]

Back in April, we went to O'Hana's for the character meal, then spent the late morning/early afternoon at their pool and beach. It was a nice change and I'd do it again.

Mrs. PB

 

[pixiedust23]

If they took away my pool hopping priviledges I would be very sad! I have done it a few times and always enjoyed it. I like to go to WDW not neccessarily for the parks but for relaxation and sitting by the same pool all week can get boring so its nice to be able to mix it up!

 

[pixiedust23]

Wondering if DVC members are free and clear to use the beach at the Poly and other resorts. Does this fall under the pool hopping policy we have? Anyone know?

 

[wdwstar]

That is a good question, I am not sure of the answer but if your were to use the BC beach since its located on the otherside of the sidewalk, im sure no one would notice. As far as the poly, since the beach is located right off the pool (the main part of the beach) the lifeguards sometimes check resort ids because that section is really where all the pool people sit. Now if you were to go on the beach right in front of the Hawaii building, i am sure no one would bother you.