MS's confirmed no more Stormalong Bay hopping

[chris1gill]

Just got off the phone with Member Services. The CM offered this information to me when I cancelled BCV ressie in favor of WLV's. She said that as of July 1 there would be no more pool hopping to the BC pool... course I said that was fine, but while they are disallowing DVC pool hopping, they should really focus on the locals that crash the pool... either way I don't mind, BW & VWL have great pools & we get to take the watercraft out at VWL, that's our favorite thing to do there!

 

[marley]

Hmmmm.... that is strange.

I just returned from there last week and pool hopped twice to Stormalong Bay (they were really strict about who could use it and "banded" everyone and checked i.d.s) I asked CMs at the Yacht Club, Beach Club and a DVC guide at BWV and everyone said we would still be able to pool hop there as long as it is not at capacity once BCV opens. The web site also seems to indicate that is the case as well. I hope you just got a wrong answer because we just love that pool!!!

 

[disneyma]

I was on the phone to MS this morning asking about a reservation at OKW for August and November. She advised me that pool hopping to SAB will still be allowed unless there is a capacity problem and/or holiday issue. She assured me that would stay in effect for the time being since there are issues with the "feature" pool at OKW.

Sounds like someone at MS as incorrect information.

 

[chris1gill]

It sounds like we'll just have to wait until July 1 to see what they are going to do... I wouldn't want to hazard a guess myself!!!

 

[DVCDAVE]

This is OLD news. The official announcement came when they opened BCV for sales. It has been published on the DVC website, and I believe it was in the last issue of VM.

 

[CarolA]

SAB Is the one Disney pool that has cracked down on locals and pool hoppers from other resorts. I understand why and I understand their decision to limit or stop pool hopping there. Rooms in that hotel are not cheap and when I am paying for a room I deserve a pool chair! I think that the addition of the BCV will put that pool at capacity a LOT more than it is now.

 

[disneyma]

Originally posted by DVCDAVE
This is OLD news. The official announcement came when they opened BCV for sales. It has been published on the DVC website, and I believe it was in the last issue of VM.

It can't be too old if there is different information coming out from MS.

As always...priority should be given to the people staying at the resort...they do indeed deserve a chair!

 

[dougmatt]

This is OLD news. The official announcement came when they opened BCV for sales. It has been published on the DVC website, and I believe it was in the last issue of VM.

I thought the web site said SAB hopping would continue to be allowed with no plans to stop... I just looked at the last 2 issues of VM online and neither mention pool hopping or SAB...

Can anyone else verify they saw this?

Doug

 

[DsnyGeek]

The DVC member news web page has the 'official' announcement. http://www.dvcmember.com

 

[eva]

You guys are right. The offical notice as follows is on the site:

Pool-hopping at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts


Stormalong Bay, the feature pool at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, is by far the most popular pool-hopping destination. With this summer's addition of nearly 300 units at Disney's Beach Club Villas, we've had to consider how Members and guests using these new accommodations will be affected by overcrowding at this theme pool.

In an effort to preserve the quality of this resort experience for you and your family, Members will no longer be able to pool-hop to Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts unless they are staying at these resorts or at Disney's Beach Club Villas starting July 1, 2002. The current pool-hopping program at other Walt Disney World® Resort pools will continue to be available to Members with the exception of certain restricted dates and/or further capacity issues.

This decision was made after careful review of the impact to our guest experience. We remain committed to providing excellent vacation experiences while maintaining a safe environment for your family.

 

[disneyma]

Thanks Eva! I hope that MS gets a copy of the official announcement so they will tell guests the correct information. This might be old news...however....it seems that there is some type of confusion that still exists...


Disneyma

 

[DVCDAVE]

OK, I may have been wrong about SAB pool hopping being in the VM, but I did qualitfy it and said 'I believe'. However, I remain convinced that the news about no pool hopping at SAB once BCVs open came about with the pre-sale announcement. That announcement said that both, 1) BC will no longer be offerred in the Disnaey collection, and 2) pool hopping will no longer be allowed at SAB with the 300 unit additions of BCVs. The announcement also reaffirmed that pool hopping at other resorts remain, except during peak or unusally heavy travel times, to be sure, call ahead to the resort you wish to pool hop to.

 

[disnefile]

On the members web site, it is under member news. After 7/1, SAB will no longer be available for pool hopping. I guess you have to stay there it get in.

Pete

 

[dougmatt]

I have to say.... Considering all of the bennefits we have been 'loosing' ie.. EE, BC PH, raising the point cost of cruises and collections, etc.. It's getting annoying...

Deep Breaths... Deep Breaths.....

Almost makes me regret my recent add-on and has me reconsidering the one I am WL'd for............................ Maybe I should put the money down on a condo on the beach

DVCDAVE, didn't mean to question what you saw.. Just VERY frustrated with the news.... and couldn't find it myself..........

Doug

 

[doubletrouble_vb]

Makes you wonder if pool hopping will return once BCV sells out. After all discontinuing ph there is a huge sales pitch.

 

[CaptainMidnight]

Makes sense that SAB pool hopping would go by the wayside. Reports say it is crowded now, it should be kept reasonalbe for guests at the resort. Glad PH will still be offerred at other locations.

Guess you just need to stay at BCV on points and then your all set to go to SAB. Still nice that we can visit other hotels and pool hopping will not be going away all together.

 

[Rock'n Robin]

What a shame. We hopped over there last year and it is head and shoulders above BWV's pool. Oh well.
Robin M.

 

[Mouse Ears]

Does anyone else think it is weird that DVCers are allowed to pool-hop to most of the Disney Resort pools that are not connected to DVC in any way, yet those like WL and BC are not allowed. DVC members are supposedly contributing to the upkeep at those resorts but not the others. Seems backward to me.

Am I missing something here.

ME

 

[RoutemanDan]

I think someone owes me a pizza Wasn't that the bet?

 

[DVCDAVE]

it is weird that DVCers are allowed to pool-hop to most of the Disney Resort pools that are not connected to DVC in any way, yet those like WL and BC are not allowed.

MOUSE EARS; Who said anything about no pool hopping at WL ?