New pool heat policy? ***update see post 549 ****

[Chuck S]

I don't think it is fair to immediately suspect a hoax on the number of posts someone has. Did you not have 5 posts once??? I know I did.

Except that Disney CMs are not supposed to answer questions regarding policies in internet forums. Odd that someone would risk a reprimand to post about pool temps...it couldn't be that hard for WDW to track down who it could possibily be...a temp summer lifeguard employee at SAB that used to work in the winter.

The combination of the number of posts, the timing, and the "details" of their employment are what make it suspect.

 

[Beca]

Maybe a separate energy surcharge for those who stay during peak energy consuming times.

I think this is a GREAT idea. DVC could implement a policy that people staying "Nov 1- March ???" have a surcharge per room. You could pay it as when you check in.

That way, the people who choose not to vacation during those times don't have to pay for the service, but those who do have the chance to swim.



Beca

 

[Chuck S]

And what about those that travel during that period and don't want to swim, should they pay so others can swim?

 

[Simba's Mom]

And what about those that travel during that period and don't want to swim, should they pay so others can swim?

Exactly what I was thinking. I rarely even bring my bathing suit, and ironically I stay at BCV when I go in the winter. The only thing in SAB are my toes. For those, 78 degrees is probably OK.

 

[DebbieB]

A voice of reason that I am sure will be ignored. I totally agree.

I also agree if someone has been recently and found the pools cool, then they have a legitimate complaint.

However if someone is calling and writing Disney based on hearsay they are not going to get any recognition from Disney for that.

I have been told by everyone I know that works in resorts that the policy has not changed. That temps were always kept at this standard and while some might find that too cool at certain times it has not changed.

Some of these threads are beginning to look more like mass hysteria and less about guests having a legitimate complaint. If a large percentage of guests complain about the pool temps, then something might change.

If a small percentage of the total guest occupany complains nothing is going to change and rightfully so. They can't run around making pools warmer, then someone else complains it's too warm and they turn them down.

I agree, only those who have actually experienced it should e-mail or better yet, complain in person. It's more legitimate when you list the resort and the dates you experienced the problem, rather than e-mailing regarding something you read on the internet.

 

[Tinky]

I agree, only those who have actually experienced it should e-mail or better yet, complain in person. It's more legitimate when you list the resort and the dates you experienced the problem, rather than e-mailing regarding something you read on the internet.

Very smart cookie DebbieB!

 

[k_k_100]

I can't imagine it costs more to heat a pool then it does to keep things "cool" during the summer.

 

[justKim]

Exactly what I was thinking. I rarely even bring my bathing suit, and ironically I stay at BCV when I go in the winter. The only thing in SAB are my toes. For those, 78 degrees is probably OK.

Your toes are braver than mine!

 

[toesmom]

My smart husband brought it to my attention that Disney shouldn't have lowered pool temps at SSR or OKW since those properties are jointly owned by all DVC members with ownership there.

Don't the majority of DVC members with ownership at SSR and OKW make decisions about pool temps at DVC resorts strictly used by DVC members and guests?

DVC owners at SSR and OKW should ask for a petition sent to each owner asking if they want these specific pools set at 78 degrees or 84 degrees and go from there.

How could this be arranged? Is there a property manager at SSR or OKW who could start this process?

I'm sure more than 50% of owners at SSR and OKW would demand pool temps remain at 84 degrees and use annual dues to cover those costs associated with heating the pools.

I don't think this could work at other DVC resorts because of shared facilities with Disney.

Any ideas on how to approach this? It may require some legal work to carry out but I think the idea has merit.

This idea is based on Condo ownership where owners should decide where money from annual dues gets spent.

 

[Markstudy]

I agree, only those who have actually experienced it should e-mail or better yet, complain in person. It's more legitimate when you list the resort and the dates you experienced the problem, rather than e-mailing regarding something you read on the internet.

Wrong! (Nothing personal Debbie B )

But for too long, car dealers and Big Companies like Disney have had all the power and they know they can get away with all kinds of things that aren't fair.

They get away with this because we are just one little person. We have no power.

I was at Disney in Jan 06 and the main pool at beach club was too cold for comfort. But, for every person like me that complains... Disney knows that 50 to 100 won't have the time to speak-up.

I need my chat friends to help me or I have no power.

In my car chat boards.... Once a guy with a VW got screwed by the dealer. It got so much play in the web and spread to all the other car chat sites. The dealer caved and so did the company VW.

Before the web, there was no way for one person to make a difference.
But now with the power of the web this has changed.
We can tell others that we were wronged..... and help the rest of you before it happens to you. But we need the power of numbers.

 

[Markstudy]

And what about those that travel during that period and don't want to swim, should they pay so others can swim?

If you stay at the Poly or the Beach Club.... you might be interested in the world class pools.

Some resorts are sold based on the world class pools.

If you don't swim, I bet you already save big money by staying at resorts that don't bring the pool into play as much as a few of the top swimming resorts.

 

[Chuck S]

Oh good, mob mentality. There has been no confirmation from anyone that the pool temps have indeed been adjusted, only speculation. What may have felt cold to you is very subjective. You are within your rights to complain that the pool felt cold to you. Folks that have not experienced should not say "Ummm, on the internet it says blah, blah, blah. After all, we also all at one time of another, heard via fax & internet that the old moon and stars symbol for P & G was a sign of satanism. Go to snopes.com, you'll find a ton of internet falsehoods that had folks up in arms against one company or another.

 

[CapeCodFam]

I don't like to see anyone unhappy. However, I'm not willing to pay extra for someone else's happiness. For my family, 78 degrees is really a non-issue.

From many posts I've read, it appears that WDW/DVC has answered how their policy on temps is derived. It's not easy to hear NO. But, I expect they will continue to reiterate the current policy.

 

[Markstudy]

Oh good, mob mentality. There has been no confirmation from anyone that the pool temps have indeed been adjusted, only speculation. QUOTE]

I see 16,000 views of this topic.

Do you really think you can get 16,000 views on something that isn't really happening?

EDIT: Hit a wrong button...post restored to original - Chuck

 

[Chuck S]

If you stay at the Poly or the Beach Club.... you might be interested in the world class pools.

Some resorts are sold based on the world class pools.

If you don't swim, I bet you already save big money by staying at resorts that don't bring the pool into play as much as a few of the top swimming resorts.

Then why should non-swimmers pay for swimmers? Let those cash resorts raise their room rates if they want warmer pools. BTW, I think the Poly is marketed more on their overall theme and location/monorail rather than their pool

 

[Markstudy]

Then why should non-swimmers pay for swimmers? Let those cash resorts raise their room rates if they want warmer pools. BTW, I think the Poly is marketed more on their overall theme and location/monorail rather than their pool

If Disney's managment can take warm pools away from a 5 year old kid. To the point that you watch these small childern turn blue.

Even if you don't swim. Why do you think these Executives will stop at lowering the pool temps?
Where do you want to make a stance?... that Disney can't just pull-a-fast-one, and look at us folks that book trips 6 months in advance as fools to be toyed with?

 

[Chuck S]

I see 16,000 views of this topic.

Do you really think you can get 16,000 views on something that isn't really happening?

Of course you can. How many posts/views do you think there have been about a Contemporary DVC? It may happen in the future, but at this point it is all speculation and rumor.

 

[CapeCodFam]

Oh good, mob mentality. There has been no confirmation from anyone that the pool temps have indeed been adjusted, only speculation. QUOTE]

I see 16,000 views of this topic.

Do you really think you can get 16,000 views on something that isn't really happening?

EDIT: Hit a wrong button...post restored to original - Chuck

Those 16K are the same 20 people. And, I'm one of them!

 

[Sammie]

Oh good, mob mentality. There has been no confirmation from anyone that the pool temps have indeed been adjusted, only speculation. QUOTE]

I see 16,000 views of this topic.

Do you really think you can get 16,000 views on something that isn't really happening?

Of course you can get a lot of views for something that isn't really happening. How many views do you think there are on threads about the DVC at the Contemporary? It may happen eventually, but everything up to this point is speculation and rumor for that.

Not much on TV and car wrecks always get rubber neckers. Plus many of the views and comments are the same ones over and over.

I have to agree with Chuck on this one. And I for one will not support paying anything extra to support higher pool temps.

 

[Sammie]

Those 16K are the same 20 people. And, I'm one of them!

Well at least you are honest about it, way to go CCFam.