POP pools

[GeoDonJac34]

We are heading down to the World for a week in late August, and I am wondering about the pool hours at POP Century . My guess is it will probably be a little on the warm side that time of year, and swimming will probably be in the plans. I was wondering what time the pools close and if any of the pools are considered quiet pools and open later at night.

 

[DisneyRoy]

We will be stay there this December and it will be our second time there. From what I remember they lifeguards leave around 10 PM but the pools stay open. As long as you are quiet I have never seen people asked to leave the pool. I have seen people in them at 2 AM being quiet and let swim. So as long as you are not making a ruckus for other hotel patrons, you should be fine to swim when you want.

 

[cbettua]

The pools are now manned by lifeguards during pool hours and then the pools close. I recall it was open until 11pm. I did not remember the opening time.

 

[Jessica Meier]

The pool behind the food court is usually much busier than the ones at the individual buildings. We found the enjoyable.

 

[cw1982]

The pools are now manned by lifeguards during pool hours and then the pools close. I recall it was open until 11pm. I did not remember the opening time.

When did this happen? The Disney website posts the pool bar hours as being open until midnight. I checked for tonight and also for every night the week of my stay this coming June... all say open until midnight. Doesn't make sense for the pool bar to be open later than the pool lol.

And according to wdwinfo, the pools open at 8 am.

 

[R W B]

I've been in the pools at different resorts past their listed "closing" time and have never been told anything by CMs or security passing by. Maybe it's because it's just been my fiancé and I without kids and were not loud idk but no one has ever enforced the closing time to me. Actually I haven't been to pop in a few years but I think their main pool was only one of a handful that didnt close, the lifeguard just left. Could be wrong.

 

[cw1982]

Hmm... according to Touring Plans, the lifeguards are there during pool hours, with closing times varying from 9 pm to midnight depending on the season. I'm guessing that may explain a few discrepancies here lol...

And I wouldn't be surprised if the CM's at the hotel turn a blind eye to people being in the pool after hours who are well behaved and not disruptive. I've seen that happen at several hotels in various locations... most recently at our favorite spot in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

 

[cbettua]

When did this happen? The Disney website posts the pool bar hours as being open until midnight. I checked for tonight and also for every night the week of my stay this coming June... all say open until midnight. Doesn't make sense for the pool bar to be open later than the pool lol.

And according to wdwinfo, the pools open at 8 am.

I could be wrong, I just recall seeing the sign and hearing about a death and policy change. I can't find anything backing this up. So I can be wrong.

 

[Cendure]

Just got back from a week at POP on Sunday. Pool hours were posted as 7am - 11 pm. It was quite hot out though. Pools had "closed" signs posted around them at 11 pm until the next morning. Pool Bar did seem to still be open though. Whether or not it's enforced or not I don't know. Perhaps it's "swim at your own risk".

 

[cbettua]

Just got back from a week at POP on Sunday. Pool hours were posted as 7am - 11 pm. It was quite hot out though. Pools had "closed" signs posted around them at 11 pm until the next morning. Pool Bar did seem to still be open though. Whether or not it's enforced or not I don't know. Perhaps it's "swim at your own risk".

This is what I saw too. Also while I was at the pool it felt like there were at the least 6 or 7 lifeguards, then they would each walk around the pool making a zig zag motion with two fingers. Each life guard did it. I have never seen anything like it before. Very attentive.

 

[LAKid53]

We stayed at All Star Movies last September and while there may be posted pool hours, there were guests in the pool in the early AM. I won't speak to what the two teenagers were doing, but at least they were quiet doing it.

 

[Spencer1213]

I was there in October and like others the pool does close, however no one makes you leave or will stop you if you come back later and are respectful of noise

 

[cw1982]

I was there in October and like others the pool does close, however no one makes you leave or will stop you if you come back later and are respectful of noise

This makes me happy

 

[GeoDonJac34]

Thanks for all the responses. I know we will be in the parks late during our trip and will probably be interested in some pool time upon return. Am really hoping we will be able to cool off a bit when we get back to POP. Last Nov. we stayed at AKL Kidani and the pool was completely closed off, I think at eleven. There was no access to the pool area at all. It wasn't all that warm , so no big deal, but the hot tub would have been nice.

 

[Poofiesdream]

Pop pools are heated year round to 82 degrees! Hippity Dippity pool is crowded and noisy but there are two quite pools on property one near 90's building one near 50's building. Pool hours are times when lifeguards are on duty. As long as your quiet you can swim any time.

 

[iluvMainStMagic]

I could be wrong, I just recall seeing the sign and hearing about a death and policy change. I can't find anything backing this up. So I can be wrong.

I don't remember when it was, but I do remember this happening, and that's when they changed the policy.