** More 'Pool Rudeness' - I received a survey from DVC..**

[CaptainMidnight]

I was doing a search on another topic and this one caught my eye. I didn't realize how old it was.

 

[nezy]

Not to sound naiive, but how much does pool hopping actually contribute to any increase in dues?

Is pool hopping epidemic, or just an occasional nuisance at busy times of the year?

I have gone to WDW for the last 8yrs. and have stayed at DVC resorts for most of those and I have not noticed a pool hopping problem.

I can see a need for a gate at VB as it is located in a residential area and people can just walk along the beach and pop in for a dip!! I was at Vero once and a local canine decided to do just that--and managed to get in the gate anyway.

 

[Laurajean1014]

Pool usage when you are not a paid resort guest (whatever hotel) or DVC member is a cost to the hoteler!

Why would anyone want someone using a pool when they didn't pay for a room? Aren't the two connected in the total cost? Isn't that why it's cheaper to stay off property? Less ammenities for less cost?

I haven't stayed off property for a number of years, and I don't intend to. It's not because I enjoy spending $150-300 a night for a hotel, its because of the benefits of using a beautiful pool, a great hotel, great staff and near or connected to the best place in the world.