Visiting other pools outside your resort

[MVPSim]

Are we able to visit pools other than the ones at the hotel we are staying at? Does it matter if we are staying at a Disney hotel or not?

 

[Smugpugmug]

No, pool hopping is not allowed. It's only allowed at sister resorts such as Port Orleans French Quarter + Riverside, Kidani and Jambo House (AKL) and the 3 All Stars resorts.

What isn't allowed is if you are staying at OKW and going to Beach Club's pool, for example.

 

[HopperFan]

Are we able to visit pools other than the ones at the hotel we are staying at? Does it matter if we are staying at a Disney hotel or not?

Basic answer is NO.

POR and POFQ share.

AllStars share.

And if you are not staying in a Disney hotel you def can not use the pools.

 

[MVPSim]

ok thanks. trying desperately to stay at BCV for the pool but can't get the availability we want

 

[Disneychick75]

ok thanks. trying desperately to stay at BCV for the pool but can't get the availability we want

Try priceline and expedia. Those sites often have available reservations even when the disney site does not.

 

[Marthasor]

ok thanks. trying desperately to stay at BCV for the pool but can't get the availability we want

You probably already know this, but YC, BC and BCV all share the pool, so perhaps try for availability at all three. IMHO, Stormalong Bay isn't all it's hyped up to be. There are other great pools on property and even consider saving some money, staying at a different resort and going to a water park instead.

 

[nursejackie]

Pool hopping is not allowed and I can understand why. Some even need a pass to enter e.g Stormalong Bay.

 

[Forevermarypoppins]

There are 2 waterparks and at least one should be open- weather permitting!

 

[westie55]

Stormalong bay is the most heavily “policed” pool on property. When I last stayed at Yacht Club, they checked each person in individually and put wristbands on everyone. It wasn’t like the other resorts where you could unlock the gate with your magic band and let your group in without being checked.

Stormalong Bay is nice, but I don’t think it compares to a water park at all. I see that comparison often. I guess after reading all the hype, I was a bit underwhelmed. The “lazy river” portion of the pool is small. If you aren’t able to stay there, there are so many other great pools on property that are just as enjoyable IMO even if they aren’t quite as expansive.

 

[DizneyFamof4]

I'm glad I read this thread because I thought our family was the only ones that thought SAB was just ok. It's nice to see some other's that do not see the hype. CSR with the spitting Jaguar is one of the pools our DDs like better.

 

[maxiesmom]

ok thanks. trying desperately to stay at BCV for the pool but can't get the availability we want

Could you do a split stay and get it for part of your trip?

 

[Mle8308]

I'm glad I read this thread because I thought our family was the only ones that thought SAB was just ok. It's nice to see some other's that do not see the hype. CSR with the spitting Jaguar is one of the pools our DDs like better.

Not a fan of SAB either! At all (or the BC for that matter).

 

[JPKanks]

A person I know said they recently became a DVC member and when they went on the DVC site to look at their temporary pass, it said they can enjoy pool hopping.

 

[Brian Noble]

IMHO, Stormalong Bay isn't all it's hyped up to be.

Add me to the list of people who found SAB anticipointing.

 

[rdaky]

Could you do a split stay and get it for part of your trip?

I think instead of doing a split stay, I'd suggest going to a water park instead. Both are much nicer than that pool.

 

[Smugpugmug]

A person I know said they recently became a DVC member and when they went on the DVC site to look at their temporary pass, it said they can enjoy pool hopping.

Pool hopping has not returned and is currently not allowed.

 

[chalee94]

A person I know said they recently became a DVC member and when they went on the DVC site to look at their temporary pass, it said they can enjoy pool hopping.

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/discounts-perks-offers/recreation-relaxation/pools

They may have missed this part:

As the other poster stated, pool hopping used to be a thing for DVC (although Stormalong Bay was always excluded), but it was suspended during COVID and has remained suspended so far.

 

[SteveMouse]

A person I know said they recently became a DVC member and when they went on the DVC site to look at their temporary pass, it said they can enjoy pool hopping.

DVC "membership extras" can include a variety of things, including pool hopping. Membership extras are also subject to change. Disney suspended pool hopping for DVC members as a membership extra during the Covid closure and has not restarted it. The program "rules" do not require them to do so, either.

 

[thanxfornoticin]

A person I know said they recently became a DVC member and when they went on the DVC site to look at their temporary pass, it said they can enjoy pool hopping.

Even when it was allowed, there were several pools not included - like SAB.

 

[JPKanks]

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/discounts-perks-offers/recreation-relaxation/pools

They may have missed this part:
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As the other poster stated, pool hopping used to be a thing for DVC (although Stormalong Bay was always excluded), but it was suspended during COVID and has remained suspended so far.

They sent over a screenshot that said it. It looks like you have to go to another site to get that info, so I will let them know. Thanks.