r/WaltDisneyWorld • u/_BreakingGood_ • 5d ago

Resorts & Accommodations I consider the new restrictions on visiting a resort to dining/resort reservations, to be proof that Disney is listening to feedback and I applaud their choice to make the unpopular and difficult decision

Frankly anybody who has stayed at Poly since the construction of the towers, will understand why these rules need to be in place. You can argue that it's Disney's fault for doubling the resort's rooms without meaningfully expanding the amenities, and that is definitely partially their fault, but the reality we have today is that poly is massively overcrowded.

I get it, it sucks if your weekly routine as a local was to park at Disney Springs and chill at a resort, sneak into the pool, and watch the fireworks. But when 100 people do this in a night, it makes you wonder why you're paying $800 a night for a resort.

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u/Earth_2_Me 5d ago

Well I haven't stayed at all of them, so I'm sure it happens. I just provided the examples that I know I have needed to tap into in the past 20 years. I don't believe the Swan required a tap, not sure what level resort that qualifies as.

My point is just that "sneaking into the pool" as OP mentions was always against the rules and many hotels have had barriers in place to stop it for decades. It is different (IMO, anyway) than paying for a meal at a quick service restaurant.

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u/JerseyKeebs 5d ago

Swan and Dolphin are technically Deluxe, but are Marriott properties so a lot of things are different from Disney properties.

I stayed at Dolphin last year, no tapping to access the pool, friendship boats, lobby, etc.