Did all Disney has to offer...without the parks

[NelleBelle]

That's unfortunate Was hoping it was done just to get us going on a rant (got me up onto my soapbox, which has had entirely too much action of late).

 

[Rubicon77]

what's the use of having a soapbox if you don't get on it, frequently?

 

[Matt_Black]

what's the use of having a soapbox if you don't get on it, frequently?

You make it into a derby racer. DUH.

 

[Rubicon77]

You make it into a derby racer. DUH.

I believe in multitasking , use it for both.......simultaneously.

 

[Disney Stine]

Coming out of no where, but since the topic of appropriate pool behavior is being chatted about. Is it okay for say, grandma and grandpa staying at the All Stars to go visit their daughter and grandchildren staying at the Beach Club and use the pool while babysitting? How about while mom and dad are there and grandma and grandpa are just joining the fun at the Beach Club?

 

[NelleBelle]

I thought about this type of scenario too, where if someone was visiting a paying guest and used the pool/facilities. I don't find this in the same category to be quite as reprehensible and here's my rationale (although I'm sure there will be those who disagree). For the relatives/friends who are visiting, they are actually with a person who is paying to use to pools (I know, splitting hairs). But they also can go back to their room and change/clean-up, etc. And for the grandparents who are babysitting, they are just an extension of mom/dad? For me, the people aren't sneaking into the pool, they are with someone who is can be there per their agreement with Disney. I'm sure there is small print that prohibits this but... (waiting for pitchforks and rotten tomatoes to be thrown this way)

 

[BigRedDad]

If Disney wants to stop non-resort guests from using the pools, they need to fence them all in like they do at the Beach Club. They can also block off resorts from being visited by non-resort guests.

 

[draybook]

I have read all the posts in this thread, if you haven't been defending his actions, you could have fooled me. Let's just say at a minimum you are trying to rationalize his behavior . We will agree to disagree. Wait a moment...... have you been pool hopping at WDW before, or considering doing it in the future? You rascal!!!!

I've been going since 2008. I've used the pools three times. Yes, 3 times. Twice at FQ and once at Pop. We've been guests all three times. I'm just not the type to whine about someone using the pool when they aren't supposed to be. I'm a realist, this type of action happens frequently. This guy was down there and we were all at home, reading about it. It didn't have any physical effect on us but some of you guys decided to act appalled, as if he had come to your house and pooped on your doorstep. I'm not rationalizing his behavior, I'm simply being realistic about it. Guess I had you fooled....

 

[NYwdwfan]

Resort pools are for paying resort guests. It's stated on the signs near the pools. From my home, it doesn't affect me in the least if non-resort guests use the pool, steal towels, take shower gel off the housekeeping carts and rinse off in the bathroom - BUT - it's still wrong!!! One may say it's just a dip in the water - no harm no foul - but they are using towels - which then need to be laundered - unless they steal them in which case they need to be replaced. Resort pools are for paying resort guests. Period.

 

[MississippiBelle]

Had you thrown in: Wheelchair, service-dog, or Donald Trump into that sentence...the internet as we know it would have imploded. Talk about a close call.

I registered my toy Yorkie-Poo as a service dog because she gets lonesome when I leave her for more than 5 minutes at a time. Also, who is going to feed her a diet of sweet tarts and nibbles of other human delicacies if I'm not there? It's just inhumane. I also like to rent a motor scooter whenever there will be any kind of walking for a distance of over 500 yards. Pro tip: limp a little in front of CM's and no one will know the difference! Unless of course some 5 year old is trying to beat me to my favorite character spot. Then all bets are off. Pro tip #2: Use your motor scooter to run down any toddlers who don't recognize that a grown adult needs to spend some QT with Flynn Rider. If anyone protests, limp a little and sic your miniature weaponized attack animal on them.

Make America great again!


*this post is not meant to be directed towards anyone with true disabilities or injuries, nor is it meant to offend anyone who truly needs a service animal. Donald Trump may or may not have sponsored this post.

 

[NYwdwfan]

I registered my toy Yorkie-Poo as a service dog because she get's lonesome when I leave her for more than 5 minutes at a time. Also, who is going to feed her a diet of sweet tarts and nibbles of other human delicacies if I'm not there? It's just inhumane. I also like to rent a motor scooter whenever there will be any kind of walking for a distance of over 500 yards. Pro tip: limp a little in front of CM's and no one will know the difference! Unless of course some 5 year old is trying to beat me to my favorite character spot. Then all bets are off. Pro tip #2: Use your motor scooter to run down any toddlers who don't recognize that a grown adult needs to spend some QT with Flynn Rider. If anyone protests, limp a little and sic your miniature weaponized attack animal on them.

Make America great again!


*this post is not meant to be directed towards anyone with true disabilities or injuries, nor is it meant to offend anyone who truly needs a service animal. Donald Trump may or may not have sponsored this post.

You had me until "sweet tarts".

 

[CaptainAmerica]

If Disney wants to stop non-resort guests from using the pools, they need to fence them all in like they do at the Beach Club. They can also block off resorts from being visited by non-resort guests.

It's not about whether-or-not you can get away with it, it's about having class and self-respect.

 

[BigRedDad]

It's not about whether-or-not you can get away with it, it's about having class and self-respect.

I have self respect. It wouldn't bother me one bit if I am visiting another resort, dropping $200+ for meals and drinks to have my DD be able to jump in the pool if she wanted. Completely justified in my opinion.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

I have self respect. It wouldn't bother me one bit if I am visiting another resort, dropping $200+ for meals and drinks to have my DD be able to jump in the pool if she wanted. Completely justified in my opinion.

There are three types of "wrong" when we talk about things like this.

1. Against the rules.
Ex: Running to 7DMT at rope drop.

2. Morally wrong.
Ex: Stealing a plush from the Emporium.

3. Tacky and/or lack of class.
Ex: Bringing bottled water or your resort refillable mug to dinner at the California Grill.

Pool hopping is at least #1 and #3, even for resort guests. When we're talking about someone who's not staying at any Disney resort, it's all three. You're stealing a service that you didn't pay for.

 

[NYwdwfan]

I love when entitled people use the "I dropped $$$ I can do what I want" excuse in regards to picking and choosing which policies apply and don't apply to them. You're not exempt from posted rules and regulations on privately owned property because you spent money to use an entirely different service.

 

[rob0519]

This is the most disgusting thing to be proud of...sneaking onto property to go swimming when you are not a registered guest. Then you tried to get away with it at the Poly but couldn't sneak in? GOOD! Why should you be able to go swim in a nice resort pool when you aren't paying for that luxury? Just because you spend money eating at a Disney hotel does not give you the entitlement, no matter how big your sense of self's is, to take advantage of a resort's amenities that other guests pay good money for. It reminds me of people who throw trash around...what do they care, it's not as if they have to clean up, right? So if it doesn't affect you, then who cares? Just wrong.

I personally think if you are a paying quest, you should be able to pool hop, but that is definitely not the case either. We generally stay at the CR and knowing the rules, my wife went over the Wilderness Lodge and asked the front desk if she could use their pool for one afternoon since we were registered at the CR. The answer was an emphatic "no". So even paying for two rooms for a week at a Deluxe resort will not get them to bend this rule.

 

[jaklgreen]

I have self respect. It wouldn't bother me one bit if I am visiting another resort, dropping $200+ for meals and drinks to have my DD be able to jump in the pool if she wanted. Completely justified in my opinion.

In your logic is there a minimum amount that you spend that does not justify, in your mine, using a service that you did not pay for? Yes you spent money on food/drinks etc, but you actually received food and drink for the money. Its not like you just gave them money and you should be able to use what ever amenities you want. What if you just purchased a soda, or a burger. Is that enough money spent to be able to do this? I know in your mind you think that is does not harm anyone. And physically it does not but using it does use resources like towels and cast members that straighten up after you, etc. All of that cost money and that gets passed down to the guests who are actually paying to stay there. And where does that line of thinking end? I go to the mall and buy some clothes, does that mean that I should be entitled to a free pretzel? I spent money here, I should get something for free! To me, and to others, it is the same thing.

 

[Minthorne]

Coming out of no where, but since the topic of appropriate pool behavior is being chatted about. Is it okay for say, grandma and grandpa staying at the All Stars to go visit their daughter and grandchildren staying at the Beach Club and use the pool while babysitting? How about while mom and dad are there and grandma and grandpa are just joining the fun at the Beach Club?

Grandma and grandpa are going to be turned away at SAB unless you got magic bands/room keys for them that say they are staying at BC. Of course if you have multiple personal bands they could use another set of yours.

Is it OK? It's as OK as your conscience lets it be. For me - I wouldn't do it.

 

[Much-Pixie-Dust]

Coming out of no where, but since the topic of appropriate pool behavior is being chatted about. Is it okay for say, grandma and grandpa staying at the All Stars to go visit their daughter and grandchildren staying at the Beach Club and use the pool while babysitting? How about while mom and dad are there and grandma and grandpa are just joining the fun at the Beach Club?

This was our situation on a trip. My sister's family was staying at AOA and my family was staying at CSR. We live about 10 hours apart and see each other about 2 times a year. They needed a suite b/c niece's boyfriend was joining them. We had only 1 small kiddo, so could not justify the cost of a suite. (This was the first week AOA opened, so Mermaid Rooms weren't an option). AOA made my family Keys to the World cards for AOA and CSR made my sister's family cards for our resort. I expressly asked about using the pool at each resort, because I am a rule follower, and was told we could use any of the facilities, including pools.

It was nice for my kiddo to be able to spend the night with her aunt and uncle and be able to swim, while my hubby and I got a night to ourselves (something that never happened with having a 5 year old and your entire family lives 10 hours away). Both of those resorts don't have the BC pool, so I could not answer to your specific resort. I would ask both resorts upon arrival. In our experience, both were very nice and helpful. The most helpful part was parking, (we drove), so that we didn't have to stop at guard shack each time.

 

[BigRedDad]

If hopping in the pool is so not permitted, they should put the same Security at every pool that there is to enter the parks. Everyone at the resort has a Magic Band. Put security mechanisms at the pools and require scanning them. WDW does not care so why should anyone else. And, if you can identify those people that are at a pool that are not staying at the resort and it bothers you that much, why not turn them in to Disney Security. The answer is you would never know. If that was my biggest concern on my WDW vacation, I would be the most miserable person in the world.