Pop Pools??

[tallen429]

Ok, I need some arm twisting...

We were originally set to do 6 nights at AKL and 5 at VWL (we have purchased points for that part of the trip).

We have changed plans somewhat to include a 4 night Bahamas cruise so we still need two nights somewhere before our VWL stay.
I thought about just keeping AKL but even if the AP rates are 40% (right now we are booked at 30% summer deal) that is still almost double what two nights at Pop would be.

Here is my issue. The thing that always keeps me from trying Pop are the pools. Whenever I see pics they remind me of the Clampett's "ceeement pond". No shade, hardly any umbrellas...and the thought of cooking out there in the August heat is a real turn off.
We always take long mid-day breaks and spend a few hours at the pool at our resort so it is an important feature for us.

There are several up sides to trying Pop (including being able to use my TIW at the food court) but I have this nagging that the pool issue will ruin if for me.

It's only for two days, but every day counts!

Thoughts??

 

[WEDWDW]

The Hippy Dippy Pool has several "pool tables" with umbrellas and a great activities program there daily.Much fun.

 

[tallen429]

The Hippy Dippy Pool has several "pool tables" with umbrellas and a great activities program there daily.Much fun.

I saw a few tables with umbrellas in photos, but not many...seems like it would be near impossible to get one.

 

[si-am]

Okay, at first I thought you were wanting to actually cook dinner by the pool! Then I realized you were talking about yourselves cooking in the heat! LOL.

I agree the Pop (and value) pools don't look as appealing as the pools at mods or deluxes because of the lack of landscaping. But... there's really not a whole lot of shade at other pools either.

And the nice thing about Pop is that there are three pools to choose from, so if you can't find a table at one, you can try the other two.

 

[WEDWDW]

I saw a few tables with umbrellas in photos, but not many...seems like it would be near impossible to get one.

There are quite a few and maybe I've just been lucky,but I've never had trouble getting one.

There is also Petals Pool Bar,hair wrapping and a ping pong table poolside.Much fun.