How do you think social distancing in resort pools will work?

[Letsoflyakite]

Fastpass+ for the resort pools is my idea.

 

[DLgal]

They aren't going to enforce social distancing in the pools, guys. How do they know who is family and who isn't? It's gonna be a swim at your own risk type situation. Swimming is a very low risk activity. I'd get in a pool right now. Our city plans to have pools reopen in the next phase, which they expect to get to by June.

 

[MomOTwins]

Are crashers really much of a problem? I thought Disney cracked down on that already. BC pools need a special wristband, and I thought there were MB scans at other highly desirable pools like Poly. I was under the impression that some pools don’t have much in the way of verification because they’re not as desirable - can’t imagine the All Stars are an alluring target for pool crashing.

Definitely still a problem. We were at the Poly last November. The gate has a magic band scanner, but it is just like the one on to unlock the hotel rooms; not a human magic band scanner, so people still cheated. What I observed was a group of people standing off to the side of the gate (wearing swimsuits under t-shirts and shorts, rather than towels or cover ups, so likely not staying at the hotel), and when a hotel guest unlocked the gate and came through, the dad in the group rushed forward and caught the gate before it closed to let his family in.

 

[Sue M]

Are crashers really much of a problem? I thought Disney cracked down on that already. BC pools need a special wristband, and I thought there were MB scans at other highly desirable pools like Poly. I was under the impression that some pools don’t have much in the way of verification because they’re not as desirable - can’t imagine the All Stars are an alluring target for pool crashing.

You’d think so, but when we were at Poly they manage to get in the pool. They just appear when someone is going in or our of the locked gate. I was in the hot tub when a local couple was in it, they were having dinner at Kona and thought they’d have some pool time before dinner They need attendants at the gate like storm along bay.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Definitely still a problem. We were at the Poly last November. The gate has a magic band scanner, but it is just like the one on to unlock the hotel rooms; not a human magic band scanner, so people still cheated. What I observed was a group of people standing off to the side of the gate (wearing swimsuits under t-shirts and shorts, rather than towels or cover ups, so likely not staying at the hotel), and when a hotel guest unlocked the gate and came through, the dad in the group rushed forward and caught the gate before it closed to let his family in.

That's why you pull the gate closed as you go through it.

 

[WEDWDW]

can’t imagine the All Stars are an alluring target for pool crashing.

True-the only Value Pool they ever activate the Magicband locks on is The Big Blue(and that can even be sporadic).

 

[cakebaker]

Definitely still a problem. We were at the Poly last November. The gate has a magic band scanner, but it is just like the one on to unlock the hotel rooms; not a human magic band scanner, so people still cheated. What I observed was a group of people standing off to the side of the gate (wearing swimsuits under t-shirts and shorts, rather than towels or cover ups, so likely not staying at the hotel), and when a hotel guest unlocked the gate and came through, the dad in the group rushed forward and caught the gate before it closed to let his family in.

That doesn't happen at the BC/YC. There is a CM at the entrance checking guests and putting wrist bands on. They can implement that at every resort- and although the values might be a tougher one to do, not that many people try and crash them. I think pools will definitely be open, they're certainly going to be allowed to at least. Being in a pool is probably one of the least risky things you'll do at WDW.

 

[VAfamily1998]

Are crashers really much of a problem? I thought Disney cracked down on that already. BC pools need a special wristband, and I thought there were MB scans at other highly desirable pools like Poly. I was under the impression that some pools don’t have much in the way of verification because they’re not as desirable - can’t imagine the All Stars are an alluring target for pool crashing.

I've read that the main pool at Fort Wilderness Campground gets a lot of locals crashing, not sure if that is still an issue but I know people were mentioning it a couple years ago.

Also, Dh and I stayed at Beach club this past February. When we went to the guard to have our magic band scanned he told us he didn't really need to give us a wrist band because it was so late in the day (??? The pool was still going to be open several more hours, but whatever. We didn't argue.)
The slide was definitely accessible to an open pathway, so someone could have entered Stormalong bay just by going down the slide. We were never questioned about our lack of wrist band.

 

[kylenne]

That doesn't happen at the BC/YC. There is a CM at the entrance checking guests and putting wrist bands on. They can implement that at every resort- and although the values might be a tougher one to do, not that many people try and crash them. I think pools will definitely be open, they're certainly going to be allowed to at least. Being in a pool is probably one of the least risky things you'll do at WDW.

Yeah, that was something I really liked about SAB and remember wishing they did at the Poly, it’s a huge problem there. A certain podcast I listened to had a dude bragging about it, first and only time I ever left a negative review on iTunes.

 

[Brett Wyman]

You just need to duct tape a few pool noodles to your swim suit in a circular fashion.

 

[nerdboyrockstar]

The pool in my complex is starting reservations and limiting the amount of people at one time. You go to an app, reserve your time, no guests (residents only), 4 hour max, limited hours, and breaks for cleaning in between reservation times.

 

[Happyinwonerland]

Our private nieghborhood pool opened this week. The HOA removed some chairs to maintain 6 feet between sets, and they imit capacity,but otherwise, it was normal. People were keeping 6 feet apart and I don't think disney will have trouble doing the same.

 

[Tallis]

I've read that the main pool at Fort Wilderness Campground gets a lot of locals crashing, not sure if that is still an issue but I know people were mentioning it a couple years ago.

I was going to mention this. Fort Wilderness has an ongoing problem with local crashers for not only the pool, but every single activity there. They need to get some serious security going on. Theft is a big problem there as well.

The locals act like it's their own private, free playground. They have the nerve to plan get togethers there on facebook homeschool groups! It's ridiculous and completely out of control. I hope the virus makes the Fort management get serious about security.

 

[Helvetica]

I think they can limit the number of people in the pool, space out the chairs and give people pool noodles. If someone can wack you with their noodle, you're too close.

 

[Sue M]

That's why you pull the gate closed as you go through it.

We do. If I see some hanging around I go to a different gate. the problem is most of us would have a hard time slamming a door in someone’s face.

 

[Primeval Princess]

Crashing is a problem not just when random people hitchhike in after an unsuspecting guest walks through the gate, but also when people at the resort purposefully bring non-resort family and friends to the pool with them ("we're at Poly, but sis & kids are at Pop, no reason why we shouldn't swim together...") That's why a CM scanning MBs is necessary.

A few summers ago, we had a split stay at the Poly followed by the Yacht Club. We went to the pool at each resort on consecutive days, and the Poly pool was far, far more crowded than Yacht Club pool. The Poly had a tap-in gate, while the Yacht Club had a CM scanning bands. It really makes a difference.

 

[holden]

People will quickly forget about social distancing at pools. Around my area, they can't even stay six feet apart in a supermarket.

 

[Grace&Carolinesmom]

I wonder if they will limit the capacity. A lot of local stores have made it where everyone enters and exits through different doors. One person is standing with a clicker on each door to keep track of total capacity in the store. That wouldn't be hard to do at pools. I don't see them enforcing social distancing while inside the gates other than removing some loungers to space groupings and putting taped spots to wait for the slide, or bar.

 

[cobright]

I don't understand your comment. The difference is that the original post said that you can't get the virus when you are in a pool because the chlorine "kills it".

The post you were reacting to did not say that. She said, "Chlorine kills viruses, so the pool water is safe. As long as they limit the number of people, it should be at least as safe as being in the theme parks." Which is mostly true. The water in the pool is safe. Your risks, while swimming, come from airborn particles from other guests, just like anywhere else.

...glad to hear chlorine helps limit/kill the virus. Max levels of chlorine in the hotel pools please!

What I would be more concerned about is the water outside the pool. Pool water, spread thin on paved walkways or on chairs and tables near a pool quickly burns off the chlorine and becomes a welcome spot for a virus to hang out. The ground around any fresh water showers as well. Oh, and that big bin full of damp towels just sitting there.

Of all the things that make WDW special, I can find a place to swim anywhere. They can shut the pools down and I wouldn't complain.

 

[a1tinkfans]

How it will work... it won’t lol. Be safe!