Using Pool at BWV

[candyls1]

Hi all! We're staying at BLT on points in middle of July. Thinking of taking break on long Epcot day at Boardwalk pool (will have blue cards with us).

Can we use the showers/changing rooms in Muscles and Bustles gym next to the pool to get changed before going back to Epcot? (Wasn't sure if we could get into gym since our magic bands will have room res at BLT). TIA!

 

[tjkraz]

Don't believe that I've ever been in the BW poolside restrooms but at every other resort, there are 1 or 2 shower stalls in restrooms right at the pool. I doubt you'll have to go to the fitness center to find a shower.

 

[CarolMN]

IIRC, there are rest rooms in the Community Hall Building (near leisure pool), so no need to use the workout facility.

 

[CarolynFH]

Don’t the rest rooms in the breezeway (across from Muscles & Bustles) serve as the Luna Park pool restrooms and have showers? It’s been so long since I used them that I’ve forgotten.

Anyway, OP, there are showers you can use without entering Muscles & Bustles.

 

[n2mm]

There are no showers at the bathrooms at the pool at Bwv. Neither the main pool or villa pool/community center. We’ve washed up at both on our last day, but no shower or changing rooms. Most people have to use the gym to shower as the OP mentioned. I stay at the BWV often, 4-5 trips a year.....see my signature

I’ve never been to the small quiet pool on the boardwalk Inn side, so can’t comment on that one.

 

[CarolynFH]

There are no showers at the bathrooms at the pool at Bwv. Neither the main pool or villa pool/community center. We’ve washed up at both on our last day, but no shower or changing rooms. Most people have to use the gym to shower as the OP mentioned. I stay at the BWV often, 4-5 trips a year.....see my signature

I’ve never been to the small quiet pool on the boardwalk Inn side, so can’t comment on that one.

Wow. Even Pop Century, a “value” resort, has showers by the pools. BWV is really old and old fashioned isn’t it?

 

[n2mm]

Wow. Even Pop Century, a “value” resort, has showers by the pools. BWV is really old and old fashioned isn’t it?

Yes, I’ve always been shocked that there are no showers. Even OKW has showers. The new pool at WL has a very nice shower/changing area at the new villa pool.

 

[Best Aunt]

But if I recall correctly, you need to use your Magic Band to unlock the door to the gym at the BoardWalk. I assume the Magic Band will only unlock the door if you are staying at the BoardWalk.

 

[Deb & Bill]

But if I recall correctly, you need to use your Magic Band to unlock the door to the gym at the BoardWalk. I assume the Magic Band will only unlock the door if you are staying at the BoardWalk.

The gym showers aren't available for pool showers, just for gym user showers.

 

[crvetter]

To the OP yes you can use the gym. Now as for the gym showers not being available for pool showers is different, but considering the Rules of DVC technically require you to shower off immediately before entering the pool (which based on this thread BWV seems to make this impossible without a room or gym access...) it would seem there are some technical limitations on all sides.

 

[Deb & Bill]

To the OP yes you can use the gym. Now as for the gym showers not being available for pool showers is different, but considering the Rules of DVC technically require you to shower off immediately before entering the pool (which based on this thread BWV seems to make this impossible without a room or gym access...) it would seem there are some technical limitations on all sides.

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There is a free standing shower out in the open at every pool. Not good for privacy and taking a normal shower, but good for showering off before entering a pool.