grotto pool closings?

[disnurse]

have now read on a few posts that the grotto pool will be closed for the majority of our vacation. How did anyone get this information. I have called reservations and dolphin concierge and they do not know about closings as of now and don't get notified until 1 week in advance

 

[mattkatie7]

I called the front desk at the Dolphin and they switched me to the conference department and they told me about the closings.

 

[disnurse]

hi thanks did they tell you exactly when and which pools are closed? we are there 13-21 and are not doing much parks, this is just a hang around the pool vacation!

 

[mattkatie7]

The 14, 16, 17 and 18 around 3:30 pm. They didn't tell me what time they reopen. I have just been informed that even though all these dates are blocked the convention will probably only take one date. They just haven't decided which one yet.

 

[jjnbell]

Does this pool close often? We are visiting WDW in October and staying at the Dolphin. Am hoping the pool isn't closed then - my son loves to play in pools!

 

[Blondie]

It's my understanding that they will keep at least one pool open, like the spring and baby pools. The spring pool is a nice sized pool, not too deep, and is warmer than the main Grotto pool.

 

[disnurse]

which pool is the spring pool? That seems awful unfair that they would close the pool for 4 days in one week!

 

[Blondie]

Disnurse, the Spring Pool almost looks like it's a part of the Grotto Pool, in fact, it shares the same 'area', but it is separated by a small covered walkway.

 

[cottontail]

To disnurse:

I think the above poster said that there were 5 possible dates for closure, but the convention would pick only one of these five. But then I wonder what if there are a few conventions what would happen.

I called down about my trip, and asked for conventions, they gave me a women and she told me that nothing is confirmed til about 30 days before your trip. I was then transferred to someone higher in conventions and he encouraged me to call back to him 30 days before we arrive. Hope this helps,

Deb.

 

[disnurse]

yes that does help. Being closed and possible closings are 2 entirely different things. Not all that concerned if its a day but 4 days is just too much.

 

[cottontail]

I completely agree with you disnurse. Why don't you call down and ask to talk to a manager in conventions, when your date is near? Just a suggestion.

DEb.