Pool Hopping and Parking

[mapny]

We are going home to OKW in three weeks and I'm totally confused about pool-hopping and parking at other resorts. Can anyone explain what the new rules are??

TIA, Michele

 

[Deb & Bill]

You can't poolhop to Stormalong Bay or AKL; all other pools are open for poolhopping unless it is a busy time and DVC suspends poolhopping. You should still be able to poolhop at the quiet pool at BCV if you like.

With your OKW parking pass, you will be able to park at any resort at no cost, unless you choose valet parking. Then you get free valet parking at VWL, BWV and BCV. All others you have to pay $6 to valet park. Whether you valet park for free or pay, you still tip the guy who brings you your car.

When you park at other resorts to poolhop, they may give you a limited parking permit. Good for 2, 3 or more hours. Your parking permit should say DVC Member on it. Just tell the guard at the gate that you are a member and are going to use the pool.

 

[mapny]

Deb & Bill,

Thanks, this is exactly what I needed to know. Good reminder to tip the parking attendant for valet even if it's free. I would automatically do that, but others might not think of it since it's free.

 

[DisneyPoly]

Can you pool hop to the Poly and G. Floridian? Or just DVC properties (excluding Storm Along Bay)?

Thanks!

 

[Jimbo]

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Can you pool hop to the Poly and G. Floridian? Or just DVC properties (excluding Storm Along Bay)?

You can use any WDW pool except for SAB, AKL and the Swan/Dolphin pools. Access can be limited during busy times, though.

 

[DisneyPoly]

Thanks for the quick response!