Quiet Pool -- Rules???

[Teachckg]

So I recently returned from BWV and really enjoyed the quiet pool. My question is, are there any TRUE rules to keep the quiet pool somewhat or is it just because there is no slide, kids will be at a minimum therefore it will be quiet???

I did not notice anywhere at the pool any rules to keep it quiet and I only saw it "labeled" the quiet pool on the map.

While I was there it was very relaxing most of the time, but occasionally a fairly loud group of kids (with their parents) would come and kind of "ruin" the relaxing mood. Although it was frustrating, I felt I could not get truly mad because I never saw any formal rules-- I would just hope the parents would notice the setting and take their kids to the other pool.

Just interested in other peoples thoughts and experiences.

 

[Malaguti Ball Clan]

From what I can tell any pool that is not a "main" pool is labeled a "quiet" pool, I never once considered that to be an indication that one was supposed to be "quiet".

I just returned from OKW and SSR and for two weeks we enjoyed the quiet pools more so than the main pools. At times there were lots of kids and families kicking up there heels (more so at SSR) but I didn't care, it is Disney, it is made for kids or 44 yoa kids like me

 

[oakmanner]

On our last trip to WDW in May we frequented the quite pool at SSR Congress Park three or four times. We never saw any children at all. Very quiet and relaxing.

 

[CarolMN]

"Quiet" is a misnomer. (I thought most official labels were changed to "leisure", but maybe not). It really only means that there is no slide and more importantly, no lifeguard.

There is no rule or requirement that anyone swim "quietly" anywhere unless it's after 10 pm. After 10 pm, complaints will result in security talking to the offending parties and if necessary removing them. I have only personally seen the last applied to very loud adults who seemed to be "impaired" if you know what I mean.

The quiet pools are usually relatively quiet and peaceful, since most families will go to the feature pools for the slide and other nearby amenities (poolside drinks and snacks).

 

[Teachckg]

As many of you are saying is what I thought... and like I said I did not feel I had the right to get mad because I really did not see anything that stated it had to be "quiet".

I will say I LOVE the quiet pool and wish all the resorts had one!!!

 

[Deb & Bill]

The only rules for the "leisure" or "quiet" pools are posted on the signs near the pools. Quiet only means less theming and no lifeguards.

There aren't any rules that kids can't play and have fun. Their parents should make sure they aren't monopolizing the pool and ruining everyone else's fun.

 

[rbuzzotta]

I agree the label 'quiet' is misleading to some. We always go to the main pool at OKW but this past April, DH and I spent a little time at the 'quiet' pool while my DD's were relaxing inside!! There were some older couples 'quietly' enjoying a nice lunch and relaxing time at the pool................then there were 2 families with very young children (age range 1-7) and they were diving, jumping, squirting water guns and just being loud (bordering obnoxious in my opinion). I really felt bed for the elderly couples enjoying their nice and relxing lunch and day at the pool!!! I could see they were getting very upset (one squirt gun did hit their lunch table, Dh chuckled while I felt bad) but did not say anything.

I felt that family should have moved to the main pool and the parents (4 of them) should have realized their children were taking over the pool and disturbing this elderly group (I have a soft spot in my heart for the older poplulation).

I think rules about what 'quiet' is should be posted!!

 

[Goofy's apprentice]

My opinion is in the middle on this one. Leisure pools are probably quieter in nature than the feature pools just because the slide and amenities aren't there. Doesn't mean you can't play, just means that these pools are provided and chosen for a 'quieter' experience.

I think it also depends on the resort. At BWV the two pools are very close together. Often the leisure pool will have a few adults swimming laps or standing in the water talking. That isn't easy to do in the feature pool and people should respect that. If a family comes with balls and toys they tend to take over the smaller pool. At OKW and SSR the pools are farther apart so it probably works differently.

I think it comes down to respect for those around you. One set of vacationers can't expect kids at Disney to remain perfectly quiet. It's nice to see little ones having a good time with their families. However, families with little ones should watch that their fun is 'dousing' someone's lunch.

We've always taught our kids that having fun is great but screeching and screaming just isn't necessary. If they wanted to play with pool toys they headed to the feature pool. If they wanted to swim and have a more peaceful time they headed to the leisure pools. They always had a great time on vacation and I hope didn't disturb others during it.

we have been on vacations with large groups and just the four (or two) of us. It is possible to have a great time either way.

 

[5forDiz]

Quiet pools or whatever they are referred to usually have nothing to do with

quiet; it's somewhat misleading and jmho they should be referred to

as non-main or secondary or auxilliary pools.

However, common courtesy should be the rule that prevails anywhere

but other than that, no,

and all guests are permitted.

BWV's 'quiet - leisure - non themed - not main pool' in our experience

always has a significant number of families with children probably because

it is adjacent to Community Hall. At GrandStand section at SSR

that "quiet" pool has interactive waterplay items kids love, Turtle Pond

at OKW has arcade games, etc. and many families opt to use quiet pool

because of its convenience to their villa.

Booking a 1 bedroom or more villa with whirlpool tub is probably only

true " pool " that one can be totally assured of solitude & quiet.

 

[Dean]

While I know where a couple of lower level CMs have communicated otherwise, all the info I have received over the years agree that quiet means not themed or secondary and is not an indication of how you should act differently.

 

[jpolak]

We went to the "quiet pool" at BWV and it was freakishly quiet. My daughter started talking at a normal volume and I felt like we were bothering people. We headed over to the main pool and had a blast. OTOH we went to the "quiet pool at BCV and it was any but quiet, so I think it depends on the day you go.

 

[minster22]

We live at the quiet pool @BWV during most of our trips. So much so that other guests staying during the same weeks that we usually go (beginning of May) know us by name and vice versa. Most of the time it is quiet at the "quiet pool" for a good portion of the day, but as the heat rises mid -afternoon so does the noise level. If it gets really loud sometimes we will move over to the Inn side quiet pool where it is always really quiet!!! I have rarely even seen children in the pool on the Inn side(no food, Community Hall, slides).Relaxing, reading, lounging in the pool, having lunch poolside...this is a major portion of our BW vacation so we love the quiet pool and as much as we sometimes wish there were more rules to keep it quiet, we also know where we are and just roll with the mood of the pool.