Other hotel pools?

[tentboy]

What are the chances of getting kicked out of a pool if you are there early in the morning before it is crowded? How likely are you to be kicked out if you are not staying at that particular hotel?

 

[Lynne M]

Depends on the resort. At Stormalong Bay, you won't even get near the pool without a YC/BC/BCV resort ID; the pool area is fenced. At other deluxes, they do check resort IDs at random times, and they do kick people out.

So, if you'd find it embarrassing to have a security guard standing by while you pack your things (I've seen this done), then swim at your own resort or visit a water park.

 

[minnie61650]

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So, if you'd find it embarrassing to have a security guard standing by while you pack your things (I've seen this done), then swim at your own resort or visit a water park.

I agree.

BTW:
The water parks are a lot of fun and have more slides than any of the resort pools.

Have fun at Disney!

 

[goofy4tink]

I have seen people questioned at the Polynesian and at the Boardwalk. There is signage at all resort pools stating that the pool is for the registered guests of that resort only.
Can you get away with it? Maybe. But, if anyone even suspects that someone is at the pool under false pretenses, they will tell someone so it can be acted upon. I'm sure that's what happened at both the pools I mentioned...it wasn't overly crowded either time. But, because those people, who were questioned by the lifeguard, couldn't show any resort ID they had to pack up and leave. They were not happy campers.
My suggestion? Pay to stay at a resort that offers the amenities you want. If a hugely themed pool is not important to you, then you can make do with a moderate resort. But, if you want to have a 'better' pool slide and more extensive theming, then you will have to pay for a deluxe. Those 'extra' amenities are what you are paying for when you pay those high room rates. Fewer amenities? Lower prices. It hardly seems fair to have someone stay at a value resort but feel that they can use the pool at the Polynesian (for instance). But, that's just my personal opinion.

 

[Metsoskil]

****Danger****

I feel some heated responses coming...

Why don't we discuss healies and whether it is OK to save a spot in line for 7 of your buddies while they go get fastpasses also.

 

[Lilolvr]

DANGER, DANGER

 

[safetymom]

Pool hopping is not allowed. You may use all the pools if you are staying at an All Star Resort, or the Port Orleans resort.

If you are a DVC member they have their rules. Pools are for the use of the guests staying at that resort and they have signs posted with the rules.