Using pools if not a guest

[Dave006]

I would think that’s an uncommon pool to crash. There’s no mass transit nearby, just bus and it’s not adjacent to a park.granted the bus drops you right at the main pool lol. It’s a very long walk from Disney Springs parking to that pool.

No all the park buses go directly to all resorts it is very easy for Pool tramps to hop to any resort from an Theme Park. SSR is very convenient to Disney Springs or even nearby offsite hotels.

Dave

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

I can't imagine someone literally thinking " Let's go to a Resort pool today " without actually staying at the resort.

They were giving wrist bands at Coronado Springs during MDW

 

[thanxfornoticin]

I can't imagine someone literally thinking " Let's go to a Resort pool today " without actually staying at the resort.

They were giving wrist bands at Coronado Springs during MDW

I believe not only do many think it, but actually plan and do it....... I'm definitely in the pro-verify/wristband group. The pools will often be full with actual resort guests. At SAB, at least I know that 99.9% of them have a room reservation at BC/YC/BCV - I'm sure someone sneaks through!!

 

[focusondisney]

We saw a couple pushing a stroller get "busted" in October at Poly! It was like seeing a speeder on the highway get pulled over. They left mumbling something about "trying again tomorrow".

Proof the resorts can do something about pool hoppers. I’ve read posts bout CMs periodically making rounds & checking that people are resort guests for years. It’s ridiculous a previous poster was told by a CM “there’s nothing we can do”.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

I believe not only do many think it, but actually plan and do it....... I'm definitely in the pro-verify/wristband group. The pools will often be full with actual resort guests. At SAB, at least I know that 99.9% of them have a room reservation at BC/YC/BCV - I'm sure someone sneaks through!!

I don't mind the wrist bands. I wish the lines were smaller waiting for them lol

 

[MyDogTink]

Reporting back. I received a response from DVC. I sent a message through the DVC website essentially saying/asking:

- during my GF stay the week after Easter, the pool was horrendous. Not a chair to be found mid-day.
- during my AK Kidani stay over Memorial Day Weekend, cast members were verifying guests accessing the pool were indeed registered guests and giving out wristbands. Additionally, CMs were monitoring the pool gate. They opened and closed the gate and did not allow any guest to do so. They were checking wristbands on each person and if someone didn't have a wristband, directed them to the CM w/ the iPad conducting the verification.
- I mentioned how CMs told me this was a test run to see if it stopped the pool crashers and to determine if it should be implemented full time. I never had an issue getting chairs mid-day and it made my stay enjoyable and relaxing.
- I mentioned that I heard the wristband practice was eliminated after MD Weekend, and I asked who I should contact if I believe people at the pool are not registered hotel guests.

Response:
- part of it is definitely a template. Part of it is a tailored response
- acknowledged my disappointment and frustration at GF pool
-appreciate member and guest sharing thoughts and experiences.
- they strive to improve the member experience and evaluate feedback
- happy to hear about my appreciation for guest verification procedure at resort pools during my AK stay over MD weekend
- while pool hopping was a perk for members and guests it has since been suspended
- Resort Leadership Teams are aware that non-registered guests continue to actively visit the various pools across resorts and I can be assured that resorts are actively making adjustments to ensure resort amenities, such as pools, can be enjoyed by all registered guests
- If I believe a non-registered guest is using the resort pool, I am invited to share it with one of the Leaders at the location. This will give them the opportunity to address the situation immediately

 

[Smugpugmug]

They were giving wrist bands at Coronado Springs during MDW

I know the majority of the pools mentioned in this thread are at deluxes but I'd like to see wristbands all the time at the Dig Site pool. I stayed there last June and it was so busy at the pool every single day. I saw people leaving their stuff on the ground against the walls due to there being 0 chairs available. I also saw people rope dropping the pool opening every day and it wasn't even 1-2 people. It was like 20.

 

[MyDogTink]

I know the majority of the pools mentioned in this thread are at deluxes but I'd like to see wristbands all the time at the Dig Site pool. I stayed there last June and it was so busy at the pool every single day. I saw people leaving their stuff on the ground against the walls due to there being 0 chairs available. I also saw people rope dropping the pool opening every day and it wasn't even 1-2 people. It was like 20.

Agreed. Even if every resort guest is using the pools, the pools may not be large enough. Corondo has, I believe, the largest hot tub on property. Imagine if everyone descended on Coronado for the hot tub??

 

[TheDailyMoo]

You'd be surprised, imo the current uptick in pool hopping is pretty much entirely down to TikTokers and "private" FB groups sharing "hacks" about skirting Disney rules and regs

I believe not only do many think it, but actually plan and do it....... I'm definitely in the pro-verify/wristband group. The pools will often be full with actual resort guests. At SAB, at least I know that 99.9% of them have a room reservation at BC/YC/BCV - I'm sure someone sneaks through!!

It's definitely not hard to crash a pool if you're shown a hack or honestly if you're just are brazen and bold enough no one will really stop you if you decide that's what you want to do. In fact every time I'm at SAB I clearly see a Trojan Horse in which a non guest can easily gain access to the pool area. I will never say it obviously but I'm sure some have seen and done it in the past. It's unfortunate but if there's a way to exploit something then people will invariable figure it out and have no problem taking advantage. And let's be real Disney has a lot of these exploitable "hacks" not just pools

 

[Carouselofplanning]

Reporting back. I received a response from DVC. I sent a message through the DVC website essentially saying/asking:

- during my GF stay the week after Easter, the pool was horrendous. Not a chair to be found mid-day.
- during my AK Kidani stay over Memorial Day Weekend, cast members were verifying guests accessing the pool were indeed registered guests and giving out wristbands. Additionally, CMs were monitoring the pool gate. They opened and closed the gate and did not allow any guest to do so. They were checking wristbands on each person and if someone didn't have a wristband, directed them to the CM w/ the iPad conducting the verification.
- I mentioned how CMs told me this was a test run to see if it stopped the pool crashers and to determine if it should be implemented full time. I never had an issue getting chairs mid-day and it made my stay enjoyable and relaxing.
- I mentioned that I heard the wristband practice was eliminated after MD Weekend, and I asked who I should contact if I believe people at the pool are not registered hotel guests.

Response:
- part of it is definitely a template. Part of it is a tailored response
- acknowledged my disappointment and frustration at GF pool
-appreciate member and guest sharing thoughts and experiences.
- they strive to improve the member experience and evaluate feedback
- happy to hear about my appreciation for guest verification procedure at resort pools during my AK stay over MD weekend
- while pool hopping was a perk for members and guests it has since been suspended
- Resort Leadership Teams are aware that non-registered guests continue to actively visit the various pools across resorts and I can be assured that resorts are actively making adjustments to ensure resort amenities, such as pools, can be enjoyed by all registered guests
- If I believe a non-registered guest is using the resort pool, I am invited to share it with one of the Leaders at the location. This will give them the opportunity to address the situation immediately

Great job sending them an email. Also good to know the CMs told you the MD wristband deployment was a test. I hope they implement it. I’m sure they counted how many people tried and failed to get past them, but I hope they also know that they likely were a deterrent from people approaching them once they saw what was in place. I’m sure quite a few people made a casual u-turn at the sight of the wristband crew.

Lastly, I agree with the poster about Coronado’s pool. Add Carribean Beach to it. When I stay at Riviera, a gorgeous and expensive resort, I shouldn’t think it’s ok to stroll over to Carribean Beach for a swim. This issue isn’t necessarily about Deluxe resort guests being snobs. It’s about each resort’s pool being used only by its guests to manage crowding.

 

[VandVsmama]

It was Tim Tracker and his family.

Figures.

 

[Dave006]

Add Carribean Beach to it. When I stay at Riviera, a gorgeous and expensive resort, I shouldn’t think it’s ok to stroll over to Carribean Beach for a swim.

They also ran a pilot at the CBR pool last summer with wrist bands but nothing appears to have come from it.

Dave

 

[VandVsmama]

Aulani's pools require a new wristband each day. You go to the towel distribution shack to get one. Have to present room key. If your name isn't on the room, then no pool wristband for you. They should implement it at least at all the deluxe resorts.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

It was Tim Tracker and his family.

I use to really enjoy watching all these Vloggers.. but now I just get annoyed watching them get all these free things while we all have to bust of butts to afford the nice things