Poll : Should all WDW and DVC Resortsa go with a wrist band system for the pool areas

[dumbo71]

A recent posts about guests is the motivation for this poll.

Would you like to see a wrist band ssytem used to help alleviate the pool hopping situation and the flagrant abuse of bringing in unregistered guests at WDW?

 

[vascubaguy]

I voted no, only because I think it would be overkill to have it at ALL the resorts. Not to mention the increase in expense to supply the bands and have people out to enforce it. It already gets limited enforcement at the resorts that do utilize the wristbands.

Oh, and although I haven't done this, I wouldn't see a problem if my cousin (who lives in Orlando) comes to visit me while I'm at WDW and we hung out at the pool.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

I voted no, only because I think it would be overkill to have it at ALL the resorts. Not to mention the increase in expense to supply the bands and have people out to enforce it. It already gets limited enforcement at the resorts that do utilize the wristbands.

Oh, and although I haven't done this, I wouldn't see a problem if my cousin (who lives in Orlando) comes to visit me while I'm at WDW and we hung out at the pool.

That says it pretty well for me too.

 

[JimMIA]

To be honest --although I voted yes, but only in the pool area -- We really have not encountered this problem during our visits. Maybe it's because of staying mostly at OKW, or maybe it's the time of year we go, but we just haven't seen it. I'm sure it's a problem at SAB, though.

My other reservation with this idea is that Disney doesn't enforce their rules much anyway, so it's illogical to think they would enforce this one.

 

[shellybaxter]

I think the wrist bands are tacky and I would HATE having to wear one. I think that Disney should retain their control over whether they want to enforce the "no pool hoping" rules or not. My guess is that in January Disney could care less who swims in their pools. And if people are swimming they are probably eating or drinking and will make Disney money.

 

[Granny]

I wouldn't have a problem with wristbands at the "problem" pools. I think WL probably has the worst problem after SAB, with maybe the BWV third. I think if they had the policy, it would cut down dramatically on the problem since I do think that many people honestly have no idea that pool hopping isn't a universal privilege for Disney resort guests.

My other reservation with this idea is that Disney doesn't enforce their rules much anyway, so it's illogical to think they would enforce this one.

We have only gone during the summer, but have always noticed that SAB wrist bands were being rigorously enforced. Even if they don't enforce 100%, it would cut back on pool crashing from the standpoint that many people think that no wristband program = no rule being broken. I've seen many posts on the other boards talking freely about pool hopping, and many say "except SAB, of course".

 

[cdmickey]

Pool police: No.

 

[Granny]

Pool police: No.

What's worse...pool police or pool crashing to the point where resort guests can't enjoy their pool?

 

[dsneygirl]

We were at BCV and SAB the first week of Oct and it was maybe 25% full at any time. They were handing out wristbands first thing in the morning but if you went down there after 3 or 4 there was no one checking. For peak periods (Xmas, 4th of July) maybe but obviously it's not necessary every day of the year.

 

[vascubaguy]

What's worse...pool police or pool crashing to the point where resort guests can't enjoy their pool?

That depends... who's paying for it?

Instead of bands... why not gated entry that requires a room key to get in the pool area?

 

[paults]

no but maybe on busy times of the year. I see that the expense could be a problem.

BUT I have a solution . Now that Disney is using the finger scanning to get into the parks what happened to all those rubber hand stamps. Might as well put those hand stamps to use at the pools even if only at busy times.
No room key then no hand stamp.

On less busy time of the year there's no need for it, so guests of guests would be allowed.

when its busy a lifeguard can check the hand stamp with a hand held detector. No stamp ( politly ask them to leave)

Look MOM no gaudy wristband

 

[bobbiwoz]

Wristbands don't bother us. If pool crashing is a problem, and I think at VWL/WL it is, I would be happy if Disney did something, and wristbands would be a solution I could live with.

Bobbi

 

[Olaf]

They have wristbands at BCV, but when we were there, the CM's weren't enforcing it. You just needed them to get towels. Saw plenty of people without them.

 

[keishashadow]

Let's just go with tatoos

I always moaned & groaned when I had to wear a wristband @ beach resorts (especially the ones that charged you an additional fee to replace them each day if you removed them-stupid IMO).

I've seen the light...both @ WL in Dec & BW in June...the pool areas were packed, think wristbands would've cured that situation in a hurry.

Must say was surprised as to the small amount of guests @ SAB in Oct. They were checking bands when we visited the pool area (between 1:00 p.m & 4:00 p.m.), nice surprise to be able to actually get a lounge chair for a change.

 

[tjkraz]

...and the flagrant abuse of bringing in unregistered guests at WDW?

That has got to be the funniest thing I've read in a looooong time. Such venom behind those words.

Nothing says "magical" quite like wristband checkpoints scattered throughout your (otherwise) 4-star resort. Gotta keep the riff-raff out, eh?

 

[dumbo71]

That has got to be the funniest thing I've read in a looooong time. Such venom behind those words.

Nothing says "magical" quite like wristband checkpoints scattered throughout your (otherwise) 4-star resort. Gotta keep the riff-raff out, eh?

No, not rif raf. These where YOUR words.

What is wrong with wanting to keep the pools for paying guests? I often stay at BCV and the wrist bands do not offend me in the least. I also have no problem finding a seat or enjoying that pool. Seems to me the system works there, why not implement it elsewhere?

WL and BWV have serious problems. SSR is next. When I see a problem I like to correct it.

Sorry if you don't agree Tkraz. Certain topics are hot topics for certain people. Pool crashers are mine.

 

[tjkraz]

Very well. Your words:

"I would say they can visit only if that doesn't put you over the occupancy limits for the room you have booked."

"Security shouldn't be allowing any unregistered guests into any resorts."

And then there's the previously quoted comment about the "...flagrant abuse of bringing in unregistered guests..."

I see you're now trying to spin things a bit differently, implying that this is targeted at pool crashers only. Seems a bit disingenuous given that your poll suggests that one option would be to require wristbands be worn throughout the resort. After all, if the wristbands are to address pool abuse only, then poll options 1 and 4 are the same, no?

Still, I'll give you credit for seeing the error of your ways.

As for this comment: "When I see a problem I like to correct it." I think your expectations might be a bit lofty given that this is.....ahem....a web site poll.

 

[Beca]

I'm all for wristbands at pools!! I really LOVE the fact that DVC does this with SAB. I truly feel sorry for people at VWL who cannot enjoy the same benefit of only having resorts guests in the pool. Personally, I think it is hypocritical of DVC to monitor some pools, and not monitor others. I just cannot figure out their "basis" for what needs to be monitored. Based on the MANY posts I have read here about the problems at VWL, that pool obviously needs to be monitored. It is having a negative effect on the guests of the resort. Wearing a wrist band does not bother me NEARLY as much as hearing people bragging about coming over from Epcot in the heat of the day for a "mid-afternoon break" would. To be fair, I think DVC/WDW needs to enforce their pool policy much better. Why even bother having a rule if you, and everyone who want to break it know that there is no enforcement? Either enforce it, or don't make it a rule.

 

[dumbo71]

Very well. Your words:

"I would say they can visit only if that doesn't put you over the occupancy limits for the room you have booked."

"Security shouldn't be allowing any unregistered guests into any resorts."

And then there's the previously quoted comment about the "...flagrant abuse of bringing in unregistered guests..."

I see you're now trying to spin things a bit differently, implying that this is targeted at pool crashers only. Seems a bit disingenuous given that your poll suggests that one option would be to require wristbands be worn throughout the resort. After all, if the wristbands are to address pool abuse only, then poll options 1 and 4 are the same, no?

Still, I'll give you credit for seeing the error of your ways.

As for this comment: "When I see a problem I like to correct it." I think your expectations might be a bit lofty given that this is.....ahem....a web site poll.

Well, thanks... I guess. Over 69% of the people who responded would like to see a wrist band instituted in some fashion.

Pool is my main focus.

Is it safe to assume you voted no?

 

[cobbler]

WL and BWV have serious problems. SSR is next.

You hit that nail on the head. At least when I was there mid October. I know there were some DTD resort area guests (or coming over from DTD in general) by the main pool.

Luckily it wasn't overly crowded but I can see it has great potential to become so in the future.