Pool safety policy questions

[sssgrandma]

Does anyone know (or know where I can find) the Disney pool policy regarding toys and flotation devices? My kids are 10, 13 and 14 and swim fairly well so water wings and life vests are not an issue for us. Just need to know what kinds of toys are allowed. Recently read in another post that rings and other flotation devices that would block the view of the lifeguards are prohibited. I am sure that means the full body size air mattress floats, but does it mean that ALL blow up floats and rings are prohibited? I have told my girls we will follow the pool rules to the letter and I sure don't want to haul pool toys down and not be able to use them.

FYI, we were able to use our round blow up beach balls last visit and long skinny blow up tube shaped floats at POP, but some kids with a vinyl covered foam football were told they could not use it because of the pointy end. And boy, those parents were mad! Just don't understand people arguing with lifeguards about safety rules when it comes to their kids!

 

[dansdad]

I have to say, I have never seen anything official and in writing.

 

[Deb & Bill]

They allow swim vests, but not floats. If the pool is crowded, they might not allow throwing balls and other items. You can use pool noodles, but not rings.

 

[MidgeD79]

It really depends on the lifeguard.

 

[Princess Disney Mom]

We have been allowed a small beach ball and pool noodles. No rings or even a small raft.