I actually didn't mind the pool hop ban last week

[TheWho]

When I read a couple weeks ago that pool hopping was prohibited most of the 4th of July week, I was bummed since this was the week I booked 10 months ago. However, it actually protected my interests at BW. I was wrong to be totally upset. At the Luna pool, there were white fence barriers set around the pool except for two entrances. At each entrance, a CM checking resort ID's. The one kid was actually pretty thorough. I saw him turning people away after some discussion. When you think about it, it's a black and white issue, do you have a BW resort ID with a correct date or not? I think this kept the pool real manageable and not real crowded. I had no trouble getting a chair, ordering from the pool bar, or the wait on the slide. True, I couldn't go to SAB, but I appreciated not fighting crowds back at my resort pool after a morning in the parks.

Just thought I'd offer a positive side to the pool hop ban. I know it has been, and will continue to be, a hot topic for discussion.

Dave

 

[nytiggr]

Point well taken.

I'm glad you had a good time despite
the restrictions.
I agree that sometimes they are necessary
to ensure that everyone enjoys their experience
at the various hotels & resorts.

My feeling is that pool hopping is a privilege
but not an unlimited privilege, so restrictions
during peak times makes sense.

Thanks,
- NYTIGGR

 

[rbuzzotta]

Hopefully the CM's will continue to check IDs all year round to ensure fairness to all!!!

 

[dianeschlicht]

Huray! I have never quite gotten the pool hop thing anyway. I wish they would check more at OKW to keep the people not even staying anywere at Disney from using the pool there.