Resort pools

[Poohpoohpooh]

Is stormalong bay still the only resort with a lifeguard manually checking in residence by who is attached to the resort?

 

[sponica]

SAB they are indeed super strict about access, you can't just follow someone in who opens the gate.

ETA: I'm not encouraging the latter as a plan, more that there are many times I've had my hands full with a stroller and whatnot, fumbling to get the gate open....

 

[Poohpoohpooh]

SAB they are indeed super strict about access, you can't just follow someone in who opens the gate.

Are there other resorts just as strict?

 

[HopperFan]

Is stormalong bay still the only resort with a lifeguard manually checking in residence by who is attached to the resort?

Are you asking if you can use a Disney World pool at a resort you are not staying at nor pay for the amenity?

Are you asking if Pool Hopping is allowed at Disney World by registered guests?

Are you asking if there are some sister resorts that share pools for guests at either resort?

Are you staying at a Disney resort and may have friends visit you for the day?

It would help get you the answer if you were more clear in what you are trying to do?

 

[Mle8308]

Is stormalong bay still the only resort with a lifeguard manually checking in residence by who is attached to the resort?

You are only allowed to use the pool at the resort where you are staying. Access is by wristband or key card. At Port Orleans you can use both the Riverside and French Quarter pools, otherwise there are basically no exceptions, even for DVC.

 

[crazy4wdw]

You are only allowed to use the pool at the resort where you are staying. Access is by wristband or key card. At Port Orleans you can use both the Riverside and French Quarter pools, otherwise there are basically no exceptions, even for DVC.

Not sure, but I believe if you stay at one of the All Star Resorts, you can use any of the pools (Sports, Music and Movies)

 

[focusondisney]

Are there other resorts just as strict?

WDW policy is you must be staying at a resort to use that pool. Discussing ways to get around Disney policies is against Disboards policy.

 

[AmyMac1109]

Not sure, but I believe if you stay at one of the All Star Resorts, you can use any of the pools (Sports, Music and Movies)

For some reason, I thought that was only if one of the pools was closed? Maybe I'm wrong though.

 

[starousse]

Besides YC/BC where they're is someone at the gate at all times checking everyone's bracelets, I've stayed at Poly, WL, GF, AKL and PO and there was nobody checking. Last time I stayed at Poly, you did need to use your magic band to enter gate, but that was useless as groups of people would follow the leader of the line who opened the gate.

 

[HopperFan]

For some reason, I thought that was only if one of the pools was closed? Maybe I'm wrong though.

No you can, but I did look to see if it has changed since COVID to verify.

This was from Disney in February of this year ...

Q: I am staying at a All-Star Movie resort, can I visit and go to pool at another resort?

A: Resort swimming pools are for the exclusive use of the guests of that resort, so pool hopping is not allowed. The exception you have is that you are welcome to hop on over to neighbor resorts Sports or Music to splash around in their pools.