Which pool would you "hop" to?

[starbox]

We've either stayed or hopped to just about every pool.

I liked:
Poly for the location and groovy, kitch-y Poly-themeing - really nice in the evening.
CSR is just an awesome pool - super-cool themeing and with the best playground around - plus a great food court nearby.
POR - has two neat (and very different) pools that you can walk between or hop on a boat. It's kind of hard to watch little kids in the FQ pool, but there are TONS of lifeguards.
SSR - great atmosphere, zero-entry, fast slide, lots of recreation activities in and around the pool

 

[beautifultomorrow]

So let me get this straight.... DVC members (and those staying on/renting points??) can hop to ANY pools (with the exception of those mentioned) not just other DVC pools? Did not realize this....

Elizabeth

 

[MissKristinaLianne]

THat may have worked for you but it is not the way it is supposed to work. You are supposed to be able to pool hop only when staying on points. You are supposed to show your DVC card, as well as your room key.
But, I'm another one who just finds it to be too big a hassle to pool hop. But, since we're usually at BWV, the pool is just fine for us. Luna Park is actually our favorite pool. My dd, almost 14 now, prefers it to SAB....go figure.

It REALLY dont think its a big deal... we are DVC members... we pay (and were paying) our $$ to Disney. Think about it now...


And NO I don't think you have to check with the front desk to pool hop cause we never did in the past when staying on points. The only reason why we checked with the F/D is b/c we were informed to do that by the person we spoke with at POR (where we were staying)... just b/c we weren't staying on points that stay. But like I said I guess DVC id is a MUST

On a side note, we were never approached by any lifeguards.... maybe cause we were there end of Aug and thats not a "peak" time? ...we thought that was weird.

 

[musical2]

We seem to always end up at the Poly pool because we just like to go over to that resort, swim for a while, eat at Ohana and sit on the beach at night to watch the water pageant and the MK fireworks.

 

[Mr Man]

So let me get this straight.... DVC members (and those staying on/renting points??) can hop to ANY pools (with the exception of those mentioned) not just other DVC pools? Did not realize this....

Elizabeth

I didn't either. I thought is was just DVC resorts (w/exception of BCV & AKV). If this is the case, I can definitely see a trip to POLY volcano pool for a night-time visit to swim and watch fireworks.


Not sure why I would want to hop to the VWL pool. It has a quiet pool only I think.

 

[CarolAnnC]

It REALLY dont think its a big deal... we are DVC members... we pay (and were paying) our $$ to Disney. Think about it now...


And NO I don't think you have to check with the front desk to pool hop cause we never did in the past when staying on points. The only reason why we checked with the F/D is b/c we were informed to do that by the person we spoke with at POR (where we were staying)... just b/c we weren't staying on points that stay. But like I said I guess DVC id is a MUST

On a side note, we were never approached by any lifeguards.... maybe cause we were there end of Aug and thats not a "peak" time? ...we thought that was weird.

Pool hopping is a benefit offered to DVC Members who are staying at a DVC Resort on points. We are required to check with the hotel where we desire to pool hop before doing so. Some people call ahead, some show up and check in then, but it is required. You must have your Blue Member ID DVC Card and your KTTW card also.

Pool hopping can change at any time. It is not a permanent offer, but a perk subject to change. There are some blackout dates for pool hopping, and Stormalong Bay as well as the AKL pool are exempt.

 

[Lady V]

So let me get this straight.... DVC members (and those staying on/renting points??) can hop to ANY pools (with the exception of those mentioned) not just other DVC pools? Did not realize this....

Elizabeth

no-only members staying on points can pool hop. If you are renting points you are not a member and therefore can not pool hop.

 

[MEM]

We pool-hopped at the Polynesian one afternoon after a morning at MK.
DH thought it was too much of a hassle to carry a backback with our swimsuits and goggles and such - change into them to swim - change out of them to travel to another park, etc. etc. The kids and I enjoyed it.

I have to agree about the Contemporary pool - we took a boat from WL to the CR on our last trip and noticed for the first time how nice the larger pool is.

But the fact is that our favorite pools are at BC and AK and so we purchased 200 pts each at BCV and AKV.

 

[beachblanket]

We've hopped to the Poly (at night, after a dinner at O'Hana's) and the Contemporary (mid-afternoon break from the MK) and have (yes, I'll admit it) enjoyed Stormalong Bay several times while staying at the Boardwalk (the whole "wristband thing" at SAB is highly, highly overrated, thanks to apparently endless Disney staff cuts).

 

[ANIMO]

stacy6552
are u from Long Island???
I know it has nothing to do with pool hopping but noticed the Indian

 

[lkenyon]

We are pool hopping fools!!

Here are our picks Husband and I (43 yrs old) kids (10th and 7th grade)

1. The Yacht and Beach Club - There is nothing to say - it is simply perfect

2. Polynesian has the fastest slide, best daiquiris and Pina Coladas (virgin and otherwise), the beach is great, the scenery is stellar! Downside - pool can get packed in mid afternoon

3. Coronado Springs - Great music (rock and top forties), cool volleyball court, outdoor bar has t.v.s for sports, the slide is cool! Downside - it is a healthy walk to the pool area, the water is on the cooler side.

4. Contemporary - cool

5. Wilderness Lodge - nice, but too much like Michigan

6. French Quarters - cute when the kids were little - we still swing over for beignets

7. Boardwalk - can play good music, clown is a bit freaky looking (just my opinion) the pool is warm, there are always lots of children (hmmm..maybe that explains the warm pool..ha ha just teasing).

8. Old Key West - it is way better now that there is a slide, serene setting, low key, good music. We usually stay at OKW, because the rooms are so much bigger and are pretty, but we rarely use the main pool - it is nice, but we like the Poly - we would rather pool hop! Late at night we always use one of the smaller pools - we choose a condo next to the pools.

 

[thelobstershanty]

The Poly! All pools except SAB are basically the same to us. So we go for atmosphere. The Poly pool/beach can't be beat!

 

[patsal]

We don't usually pool hop, but when we do we prefer
Poly
CSR

We usually just enjoy the pool where we've booked, but occasionally the urge to change surroundings does hit us!