Pool hopping?

[Dean]

Originally posted by RWishbone
TMy point is that while the OKW owners have their opinions on the fate of the PH privilege, it must be understood that they lose less then BW owners if Pool Hopping to SAB is eliminated. The reason being that pool hopping to the BW will have to increase and because the primary place for BW people to pool hop is the (now potentially lost) SAB. Basically, in so far as pool hopping is concerned, pool hopping is give and take for BW owners but only take for OKW owners.

Rich, I think most of us agree with your take, at least to a certain extent. The biggest point you made and was made earlier is that the BW pool will be the most affected. Not because a hoard of people are going to PH to BW but because many of those that are staying at BW now PH to SAB. Still, I dont' think anyone would disagree that BW will have more people pool hop than OKW but more because of location than the pool itself.

Many of us also agree that to a certain extent, the pools at OKW are boring. Some of us like boring pools, less kids running around screaming, etc. Yes I know that BW has quiet pools as well, I just don't like them as well.

 

[CaptainMidnight]

It makes sense that pool hopping to SAB might be a thing of the past. Perhaps more stringent entrance requirements to the pools would also keep out locals. BCV owners shouldn't have to hassle with excessively crowded pools due to pool hopping and locals pool crashing. The priviledge could still be available to other WDW pools as pool capacities allow. Those who want to use SAB can make reservations at the BCV within the 7 month window. After the initial sell period, there will probably be adequate availability at BCV in the 7 month window, isn't that what WLV is experiencing now? It was difficult to get in at first, but now it is easier? Besides, those who bought at WLV and BW I'm sure are fine with their pools and it sounds like OKW folks are. If not, they can always lobby to have the OKW pool upgraded. In a recent vote, I believe that was voted down. OKW folks like thier pool just how it is.

It is nice to have an excuse to visit the other resorts that is not all about eating, pool hopping does provide that. Now, SAB probably won't be an option, but perhaps the others will stay. Part of the decision may come down to how much the priviledge is abused and how much of a hassle it is for Disney to fool with.

Happy swimming all.....

 

[baileybrad]

PKS44,
Your most recent post got right at the heart of the matter with the OKW property and its "featured pool". Really good post.

As for the "quiet pool" designation, no matter what the decibel level or if the term actually exists in the DVC world, everybody knows what one looks like when they see it ie., Potter Stewart. Most are trying to be nice without calling a resort pool boring.

 

[Joeblack]

Hi there.

I am the one you lost the bet against ;-).....guess you owe me a few beers. I am also glad that point structure is the same as the other DVC resorts, but it couldn't have been otherwise. I'll be in WLV and Marriot's Grande Ocean at HH next July. I'll forget about the beers in exchange for some helpful tips on Hilton Head.

My prediction about pool hopping is that, at least for the next 2 years, it will not change either. If they suppress pool hopping at BCV, they will do it also at the other DVC resorts, but I just don't really believe that will happen.
The PH option, of course, will remain subject to availability of the pools. You will have to call before pool hopping anywhere and restricted dates might be added, but the option, IMHO, will remain the same.

 

[PamOKW]

Joe, I think we had some kind of bet going to do with the opening of BCV, too -- but I can't remember what it was!!! I'll buy you a beer anyway.

 

[Joeblack]

Hey Pam:

So good to see you. I returned yesterday from a short trip to Cancun and Boca Raton, but unfortunately, I could not make it to Orlando to check the BCV. I am pretty sure I would have ended up adding-on.

My stance on BCV was that they would sell for about 75-82/pt and that the point schedule would be the same as WLV. I guess my prediction was right, and I hope my prediction about pool hopping is right too. I bet Dean on it and he lost. Now he owes me some beers by OKW's poolside (what else could you do there anyway? ;-) As for you Pam...I'll take you on that beer offer and will even plan a trip to OKW just to have it.

Abot a water slide, I don't think that if OKW board decided to build one, it would raise dues much...it probably costs less than the printing of a yearly member booklet.

 

[Dean]

Originally posted by Joeblack
Hi there.

I am the one you lost the bet against ;-).....guess you owe me a few beers. I am also glad that point structure is the same as the other DVC resorts, but it couldn't have been otherwise. I'll be in WLV and Marriot's Grande Ocean at HH next July. I'll forget about the beers in exchange for some helpful tips on Hilton Head.

My prediction about pool hopping is that, at least for the next 2 years, it will not change either. If they suppress pool hopping at BCV, they will do it also at the other DVC resorts, but I just don't really believe that will happen.
The PH option, of course, will remain subject to availability of the pools. You will have to call before pool hopping anywhere and restricted dates might be added, but the option, IMHO, will remain the same.

Joe, I didn't have your bet down but I'm sure we had it, I just don't remember specifics. I'm very happy to buy beers to have the BC points not go higher than BW/WLV. The other bets I have are that pool hopping will make it to 19 April for a pizza if I lose vs dinner at Artist Point or Narcossee's if I win with RoutemanDan. One fresh Disney Dollar with WDW_Fan with me losing if there is another DVC resort after Disney institute or if Eagle Pines really happens. It was one large or 2 smaller ones post BC for me to lose. The last one I had down is with Vernon for Dinner for four with he and I with spouses at the top Eagle Pines Restaurant with me winning if the expiration is NOT 2042. I hope I lose them all except the EP expiration which I sincerely hope is 50 years from the start or something along those lines. At this points looks like I might be 1-2 and who knows. Money well spend IMO.

 

[Granny]

Originally posted by PamOKW
Joe, I think we had some kind of bet going to do with the opening of BCV, too -- but I can't remember what it was!!! I'll buy you a beer anyway.

Uh, Pam, I think that bet must have been with me. Don't remember the details (since there weren't any), but if you're buying the Buds, I'm there!

 

[dvcdudes]

That's one thing we can do at the OKW main pool. Relax and sip a BUD!