Can I use the pool at a resort other than the one I'm staying at? Using another resort's pool is called, in Disney lingo, “pool-hopping” and it is generally not allowed.
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Can I use the pool at a resort other than the one I'm staying at? Using another resort's pool is called, in Disney lingo, “pool-hopping” and it is generally not allowed.
You are more than welcome to visit different Walt Disney World Resort Hotels other than the particular one you are staying at during your vacation. In fact, this is one of my favorite things to do. All of the resorts offer something different so it's fun to go and check the other ones out.
But let's get down to business. Unfortunately, Harley, the pools at each Disney hotel are reserved exclusively for the Guests staying at that particular hotel. Therefore, unless the person you have in mind is staying at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, they won't be able to use the hotel pool, I'm afraid.
Feature or main pool hours are 10 am until 10 pm or 11 pm daily, depending upon the season. (Expect warmer months to see longer hours.) Leisure or quiet pools are once again open 24 hours per day. As always, operating hours are subject to change without notice (mostly due to weather).
Will Guests visiting Disney Resort hotels during the day be charged for parking? Complimentary standard self-parking is available for Guests visiting Disney Resort hotels for the day to enjoy select dining, shopping, entertainment and recreation experiences.
You do not have to be a Disney Vacation Club Member to book one of the DVC Resorts. So no matter which one you choose, you are a welcome Guest wherever you may roam. Heather, let's start by chatting about why being a Guest at a Disney Resort Hotel is practically perfect in every way.
So, complimentary standard self-parking is available to guests while they are there to enjoy Resort dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreation experiences. It is not allowed for guests who are not staying at the Resort to park and use other means to enter the Parks.
Can I use the pool before official check-in time? No problem. As long as you're registered at the hotel and have checked in at the front desk or online, you can start using the resort amenities as soon as you arrive on site, even if your room is not yet ready.
They remain open if there is rain without lightning. Very rarely, they will close for air temperature reasons, like if the outdoor temperature won't be getting out of the 40s during the day. And of course if there are hurricane warnings, guests will be kept away from the pools.
I was quite certain that guests are welcome to bring their own food/drinks with them to enjoy on the pool decks, but I did contact Walt Disney World on your behalf to confirm my initial thoughts. I was correct; you are welcome to bring your own food/drinks in a soft-side cooler with you to enjoy.
What is the water temperature like? The pools are heated throughout the year to a uniform 82 degrees Fahrenheit. You can swim in warm water even when the outdoor temperature is chiiiilly.
What is this? The show must go on, and even when it is rainy, Disney World is open. Now, of course if Disney does happen to close for a weather event (like a hurricane) they will issue refunds then. But, if it is just a rainy day at Disney, the parks will remain open and no rain checks or refunds will be given.
In general, Disney World is a 365 day a year operation. It never closes, even for rain, with basically one exception. Hurricanes. Even then it doesn't always close for hurricanes.
Asking For A Room ChangeWhat to do: Pick up the hotel phone and call the front desk to ask for a room change. They will most likely move the guest to a quieter option if it's the noise they are running from. It is the hotels' duty to ensure their client has a pleasant stay free of disturbance.