Stormalong bay - guests

[sarah5848]

I know pool hopping is not allowed but im curious if sitting in the pool area and not swimming is considered pool hopping. My mom lives in the area and would be staying off site but would like to visit and watch the grandkids swim while we take our afternoon break from the park. Would she be allowed near enough to the pool to sit and chat with me and watch the kids swim?

 

[Nemo14]

I know that you used to be able to get a day pass for guests, but I'm not sure if they still do that. Your best bet is to ask at the desk when you check in.

 

[nickys]

I know pool hopping is not allowed but im curious if sitting in the pool area and not swimming is considered pool hopping. My mom lives in the area and would be staying off site but would like to visit and watch the grandkids swim while we take our afternoon break from the park. Would she be allowed near enough to the pool to sit and chat with me and watch the kids swim?

Chances are no. This is the one pool they really do scan everyone’s bands to enter, and will make you go back to your room to collect one even if it’s a 5 year old.

That said, you could ask at the front desk if you can add her as a day guest.

However there are two quiet pools you could use and no one would mind in the slightest.

 

[daisyduckie]

Odds are no. They do check for wrist bands to just sit near the pool. And they have no way of knowing who is just sitting and who would hop in. You can ask at the time your family goes to swim, but there is no way of knowing ahead of time what they will tell you.

 

[CLEtoWDW]

It’s worth a shot...since you are a guest at the Y&B Club they may allow your guest to come in. We have stayed there many times and I remember in the past the CM only scanning one of our Magic Bands to ensure we were guests of the resort.

 

[Notes from Neverland]

There are a few chairs (rocking chairs, if memory serves) just outside the pool area. They're on the walkway that's right up against the building. That could be an option as it looks right into the pool area.

 

[disneyfireman]

I would always try. You never know. There is always exceptions to any policy. I have found that to be true almost every trip to the world

 

[Club Cooloholic]

One reason to consider one of the other resorts, since they are so strict there.

 

[aliceismad]

Could you add your mom to the reservation for a night, even though she's not staying? I've not done it, but I've heard of other people doing it for family/friends who were only staying for a night or two. I believe there is a small fee associated with it.

 

[sarah5848]

Could you add your mom to the reservation for a night, even though she's not staying? I've not done it, but I've heard of other people doing it for family/friends who were only staying for a night or two. I believe there is a small fee associated with it.

I dont think so because we are a family of 5 (not including her). We tried to find a larger room available that accommodates 6 but they're all full.

 

[slappy magoo]

I'd hate to be wrong but this might be one of those situations where doing the legwork now might save you some grief later. Give the hotel a call direct, have your reservation # handy and ask what the policy is regarding day guests. They might be able to note it on your reservation now, and the fact that you're alerting them now versus trying to just bully your way towards making it happen once you're there could be the trick you need to make it happen. At the very least try to note it on the day you arrive. Because this is one of the most patrolled pools on property, I'm sure people are always trying to sneak in friends or family who are locals or who are staying at a different resort. This might be a good way to test to see if honesty is still the best policy.