DVC Pools, Pool Hopping, Etc.

[2Princes2Princesses]

My name is Steph and I am WAYYYY too lazy to pool hop.

 

[all4fun]

My name is Steph and I am WAYYYY too lazy to pool hop.

Hi, my name is Cheryl and I'm too lazy to pool hop too! One time they were refurbing the Luna Park pool and were boating BW guests over to SAB so we didn't even have to walk around... and that was too inconvenient for us! We did it once and then happily used the quiet pool for the rest of our stay. lol

 

[dunkie7557]

Hi,
Has Disney officially nixed pool hopping? How can they monitor this? A friend told me at the BC they give their guests a wristband but who monitors this?

The thing is that BWV and BC /YC are so close that it is easy to do and would be bad if they take it away. But is it official yet or a rumor? My guide last week july 21st told me you can pool hop.

 

[Chuck S]

This thread is from 2003. Pool hopping is allowed to SSR.

It is not allowed to AKL or BCV. Stormalong Bay is fenced, and room keys are checked to obtain a wristband. It is monitored by the SAB personnel. Even though the Disney and DVC room keys are now "generic" there is still a code number on them that CMs check to see at which resort you are registered.

There are seasonal restrictions on pool hopping during high peak times, and you ae supposed to call the resort where you wish to swim to check to see if they are allowing it, due to capacity. Pool hopping, like almost all DVC perks and discounts, can be discontinued at any time.

 

[jagson]

We have a 2 BR reserved with 8 people registered (2 Members and 6 Guests) and I'm sure all 8 of us wouldn't agree on the same daily agenda. So can some of the guests go poolhopping here and there on their own sans the member?

 

[Deb & Bill]

We have a 2 BR reserved with 8 people registered (2 Members and 6 Guests) and I'm sure all 8 of us wouldn't agree on the same daily agenda. So can some of the guests go poolhopping here and there on their own sans the member?

They will need a blue member ID card with them.

 

[robinb]

Holy cow! The search feature must still work .

jagson, as long as your family members/friends have key cards with "DVC Member" on it they can pool hop. Remember that you can't pool hop to SAB or AKV and to check with DVC for black-out dates.

 

[jagson]

Sorry for the belated thanks for the info. Just one last question; will the guests' blue cards have the "DVC Member" notation on them?

 

[daisyduck123]

Sorry for the belated thanks for the info. Just one last question; will the guests' blue cards have the "DVC Member" notation on them?

 

[dzorn]

DVC Member will be on the room key, but that is not the blue membership card. Only actual members (not Guests) have the membership ID cards.

Denise in MI

 

[Modeltrf]

I read this thread to get a better understanding of pool hopping. I think I've got it but the info on this thread seems a little old. I think I read/ was told there is a more current list of what you can and can't do with pool hoping. And also where you can't. Do you know of this more current pool hoping policies?

 

[quirty30]

Paraphrased from my copy of "Portable Perks"

You and any guests with you at DVC resorts are permitted to use other DVC and WDW resort hotel pools in addition to the pool at the resort hotel at which you are staying, if they are not at capacity. If the pool you are visiting reaches capacity, you may be asked to leave. Please check with a host/hostess at the front desk of the resort hotel you wish to visit to find out about pool access availability. You must present your KTTW card with the DVC member designation on it to use other resort hotel pools.

Pool hopping is not allowed at Stormalong Bay and the leisure pools of the Yacht & Beach Club resorts, or at Uzima Pool at AKL. No exceptions.

Pool hopping is not allowed on the following dates, due to expected high occupancy:

2/15-2/21/2009
4/4-4/18/2009
5/22-5/25/2009
6/28-7/5/2009

Other restricted dates may be added based on projected pool capacity.

 

[Deb & Bill]

The current edition of Disney Files has a paragraph about pool hopping. Pool hopping has also been prohibited at the Kidani Village pool and the BLT pool.

 

[Dean]

I read this thread to get a better understanding of pool hopping. I think I've got it but the info on this thread seems a little old. I think I read/ was told there is a more current list of what you can and can't do with pool hoping. And also where you can't. Do you know of this more current pool hoping policies?

The info hasn't changed in a number of years other than the specific exclusion dates. All AKL/AKV and all YC/BC pools are off limits if not staying there. You have to check with the front desk of the destination to get permission and you may be asked to leave at any time due to crowding issues. Exclusions are normally higher demand times, mostly dates of major holidays plus Easter.

 

[Modeltrf]

Thanks everyone above! These boards are such a help...and a little addicting also.

 

[dairyqueenmom]

We started pool hopping our 1st DVC trip and I am certain it will be a family trip tradition.

 

[LiseG]

Thanks for the update...We're staying at Animal Kingdom in September. It sounds like we're already at a great pool, but knowing we have options is great. We're actually not doing the parks this time just hanging out 2-1/2 days before boarding the Disney Cruise

 

[DisneyMJA]

I have to say that when browsing this forum, finding this discussion opened an old wound for me. Pool hopping! Here might be another take on the pool hopping rules discussion. Many of you have indicated that you usually do not pool hop and I have really only pool hopped once. But I always intended to pool hop to one of my fav pools - SAB. It really angers me that they have banned SAB for DVC members. The reason for me is simple. When we were considering purchasing our DVC membership in 1995, I mentioned to our DVC guide that I was hesitant because we really enjoyed staying at YC/BC and the pool there - SAB. He assured us that it wasn't an issue since DVC members (staying on property of course) could pool hop to ANY pool at WDW. So when we purchased into DVC we were doing so with the rules of the time - pool hopping allowed at SAB. Then a few years later poof - no more pool hopping to SAB. I hate the fact that you purchase under one set of "rules" that can so easily be changed. The rules at purchase should be the rules for lifetime.

So you can imagine my excitement when DVC announced BCV. Stayed there once and decided that SAB wasn't worth giving up our OKW room layout for!!!

Just had to vent and give another opinion!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Well, pool hopping is a perk and perks come and go all the time. You won't find rigid rules about pool hopping written in the Public Offering Statement (POS).

 

[Dean]

I have to say that when browsing this forum, finding this discussion opened an old wound for me. Pool hopping! Here might be another take on the pool hopping rules discussion. Many of you have indicated that you usually do not pool hop and I have really only pool hopped once. But I always intended to pool hop to one of my fav pools - SAB. It really angers me that they have banned SAB for DVC members. The reason for me is simple. When we were considering purchasing our DVC membership in 1995, I mentioned to our DVC guide that I was hesitant because we really enjoyed staying at YC/BC and the pool there - SAB. He assured us that it wasn't an issue since DVC members (staying on property of course) could pool hop to ANY pool at WDW. So when we purchased into DVC we were doing so with the rules of the time - pool hopping allowed at SAB. Then a few years later poof - no more pool hopping to SAB. I hate the fact that you purchase under one set of "rules" that can so easily be changed. The rules at purchase should be the rules for lifetime.

So you can imagine my excitement when DVC announced BCV. Stayed there once and decided that SAB wasn't worth giving up our OKW room layout for!!!

Just had to vent and give another opinion!

I don't have any problem with it's removal because I understand why. However, I do have a problem with allowing one way PH, they should simply say no PH to or from BCV/YC and AKV. Fair and appropriate to everyone.