Having guests at the resort pool

[Dean]

Just add them to your reservations and get them room keys.

 

[kathleena]

WOW. IMHO, it is really amazing that anyone would have the gall to do this. No wonder member and guest perks get taken away or seriously restricted. I guess I am in the minority who thinks that resort amenities like pools are and should be strictly for paying guests of that resort.

The resort allows it. All you have to do is ask at the desk and they are happy to give you additional keys for your guests, up to the room allotment.

Chill.

 

[Cass]

I guess I am in the minority who thinks that resort amenities like pools are and should be strictly for paying guests of that resort.

or maybe you don't have any friends in Orlando to invite?

Give the OP a break, she is just politely asking for advice - not to be told she has 'some gall'

 

[Sammie]

I would really like to thank all of you who have been considerate and answered my question. I really appreciate it and your quick responses are exactly why I have found this board to be so helpful. I guess we’ll have to remember to keep our little guy’s key with us when we head to the pool - just in case!

I certainly did not mean to begin a debate - I was just looking for a little information. While I do take exception to being regarded as rude simply for considering that we bring my 3 year old son's friend and parents to the pool, I realize that these boards are built on people expressing their opinions and that is what makes them valuable, right?

Thanks again to you all for taking the time to answer my question~!

I have a friend that works in management at the Beach Club. I can certainly email the friend and get the official policy for you. However if the answer is not what you want to hear, please do not shoot the messenger.

I am already full of holes lately trying to share official policy to those that don't really want to know it.

What size room have you booked, how many in your party and how many visitors?

 

[Doctor P]

I resent being asked to chill. If the OP's three year old son want to spend time with his friend and the friend's parents at a pool there is ample opportunity to do so--it's called Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon. If DVC members (especially those who own at BCV) cannot pool hop to BCV/SAB, I certainly don't think day guests should be allowed even under the scam of getting extra room keys. And the boards are full of people who post their scams hoping that the mob mentality and group think will endorse their naughty behavior. Whether it is or isn't "against the rules" should not be the sole question--it's a matter of ethics and decency. No pay, no play.

 

[LIFERBABE]

Never Mind, Ill just use the ignore button!

 

[Scoootch]

I resent being asked to chill. If the OP's three year old son want to spend time with his friend and the friend's parents at a pool there is ample opportunity to do so--it's called Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon. If DVC members (especially those who own at BCV) cannot pool hop to BCV/SAB, I certainly don't think day guests should be allowed even under the scam of getting extra room keys. And the boards are full of people who post their scams hoping that the mob mentality and group think will endorse their naughty behavior. Whether it is or isn't "against the rules" should not be the sole question--it's a matter of ethics and decency. No pay, no play.

Oh please, I think you may be going a tad overboard here

. The OP asked in the first place as not to do anything against the rules ...if they obtain the permission from the resort to have a guest at the pool (whether it be the most popular SAB pool or a quiet pool at the least exciting of the resorts) than they are following the rules. To suggest BB or TL when we're talking about a 3yr old is just silly to me...you should spend $20-$30 per person (making it roughly $90 or so for just 3people) to hang out at a waterpark when most 3yr olds won't get much out of a waterpark..and you don't want to use the waterslides..you just want to hang an hour or 2 or 3 with a few friends??

for all the space the few extra people would take up at the pool (yes accounting for physical space in the pool as well as pool chairs) there are also dozens of hotel guests that could be at the pool who are out at the parks...you're not likely to have every guest of YC,BC an the BCV's all at SAB at the exact same time so there should be more than enough room to accommodate a few guests if the resort decides to allow it. While I understand the arguement of "the hotel guests have paid good money" well, If it were me staying there, I as a guest have paid pretty dearly for my DVC membership and if I have a room that accommodates 8 and only have 5 guests than an extra 3 have been prepaid so....I don't see how you can say that getting them a room key "on me" is a scam. If I paid the points that allows 8 (or whatever # up to my room capacity)than my guests are paid for...an afternoon shouldn't affect your pleasure at the pool if I'm not asking to bring an extra amount of people over the room occupancy. IMO, it is perfectly ethical as long as you've obtained the permission and weren't trying to "sneak" about. What difference should it make to you if I actually had those extra guests stay in my villa or just visit...technically, if I have the extra capacity I could go tell those guests,grab your stuff and stay the night and have the front desk made aware of it and get the extra keys if I have the room occupany for them.

 

[Doctor P]

Asking to violate a rule does is not the same as following the rules.

 

[Scoootch]

sorry, but if you obtain the permission than you are not violating the rules IMO.

 

[Dean]

I've never heard any reference to an official policy on this subject so I don't really know what the rules are. I do know for certain that if you're within the occupancy and list them on your reservation, you are absolutely within the rules. I think otherwise it comes down to some common sense in the absence of a formal policy. If it's especially crowded, no go, if not, enjoy. IF there is a formal policy, that would be my position.

 

[Deb & Bill]

There are signs posted at each WDW pool that states that the pool is for the exclusive use of the guests of that resort - not necessarily the guests of the guests. I suppose it is how you interpret the sign. Plus ask for permission first.

 

[Dean]

There are signs posted at each WDW pool that states that the pool is for the exclusive use of the guests of that resort - not necessarily the guests of the guests. I suppose it is how you interpret the sign. Plus ask for permission first.

To me it's a gray area. I think one could make the argument that inviting guests is a common practice of people on vacation, especially in Orlando, and thus is use by the guests. To me, there would have to be a policy that specifically addresses this issue to alter my interpretation. And it'd need to be in writing or at least consistently quoted. Just because one CM or even manager type says something does not make it true or accurate. AAMOF, I wouldn't give much more credence to an ISOLATED statement by one manager than I would a DVC member at the pool. I'll reference the discussion we had a few months back where the CM quoted the "quiet pool" as meaning you should be quiet. Saying it does not make it so. How many times have we all heard CM, MS, guide's or businesses on the phone say things that ended up not being accurate? Unfortunately, too many times to count.

 

[arminnie]

I guess I am in the minority who thinks that resort amenities like pools are and should be strictly for paying guests of that resort.

I am a single DVC owner and bring guests with me (non-paying) on my trips. So you think that these non-paying guests should not be allowed to use the pool. Glad you aren't in charge of the rules.

 

[Sammie]

I am a single DVC owner and bring guests with me (non-paying) on my trips. So you think that these non-paying guests should not be allowed to use the pool. Glad you aren't in charge of the rules.

That is not what DoctorP meant at all. But when you take one line out of an entire series of posts I guess you can make it seem that way.

Nonpaying guests that are registered guests traveling with you, are not the same as having someone come visit that is not staying there.

 

[Doctor P]

While philosophically I may still have an issue with it in many cases, I think it is impossible to squawk very loud if somebody registers the guests as occupants of their room, gets room keys for the guests, and stays under the occupancy limits of the room. As someone posted earlier, I certainly would not argue with someone having overnight guests officially signed into their room as long as they don't exceed the occupancy limits. It's the other situations that have been discussed that would be more of an issue.

 

[Disney Doll]

Well, OP, you're nicer than me. I never would have even thought to ask. Since I am a paying (either by points or cash) guest, I probably just would have brought my friends to the pool, and then been shocked when the "pool police" told me no.

If you can't get into SAB with your friends, the quiet pools are usually accessible. I have never had anyone ask me to see a room key at a quiet pool.

 

[Dean]

While philosophically I may still have an issue with it in many cases, I think it is impossible to squawk very loud if somebody registers the guests as occupants of their room, gets room keys for the guests, and stays under the occupancy limits of the room. As someone posted earlier, I certainly would not argue with someone having overnight guests officially signed into their room as long as they don't exceed the occupancy limits. It's the other situations that have been discussed that would be more of an issue.

You do know there are people that get like a studio at BW or BC for 5 nights excluding weekends then actually stay off property with say 8-12 guests. They use the room as a place to crash during the day, store things and as an access to the pool. They frequently use valet parking to access the system as their park parking. I don't know how widespread it is but I know a number of people have done it this way in some form or another. One variation has a couple of people staying in the room and the rest off site. IMO, Disney should police the pools far better than they do. If they do not, Pool Hopping will be gone forever. We've already seen SAB removed and almost a yearly increase in the number of blackout times. We're up to 7 now totally about 2 months of the year.

 

[DrBond007]

I'm sorry, I think it is rude to even consider bringing guests to SAB given the restrictions on pool hopping, etc. Though the quiet pools at BCV have similar restrictions, personally I would have less problem with guests (up to your room limit) there.

Interesting response.

OP, you asked a polite question to get information, I applaud you for doing so.


"May god bless this wonderful day for democracy."

 

[LIFERBABE]

You do know there are people that get like a studio at BW or BC for 5 nights excluding weekends then actually stay off property with say 8-12 guests. They use the room as a place to crash during the day, store things and as an access to the pool. They frequently use valet parking to access the system as their park parking.

To go one further, this is very popular in the Cruise Industry also. Yes they pay for the room for the day, yes they meet occupancy requirements, and yes they have access to the resort and their pools for the day and get back on the ship. (Atlantis) If you are not exceeding your room occupancy what is the problem with registering your guests for the day? Many of us purchased DVC to share with friends and family hence the larger units. Some guests will stay for a day some for a week. It's all completely paid for in our dues. Why split hairs about who sleeps where? There is nothing scamming about it. Are you scamming when you pay your dues? You think they didnt consider that the rooms could operate at capacity? Thats ridiculous. The single person pays the same amount of dues point as the family of 8. I think people go a little far when they tell someone how to use their points or try to shift their hang ups on someone else. I dont need anyone's permission to use my points within the POS.

 

[Muushka]

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