Tighter Restrictions Hit Disney World Resort Pools
First, Disney added restrictions to free transportation, and now new restrictions are being added for resort pools. See the full details before your next Walt Disney World Resort vacation.
Disney World Resort Pools
Each Disney World resort has a feature pool, and most have other "quiet pools" which are great for relaxing. The pools are especially nice during the hot months, which realistically, is March through November!
Did you know moderate and deluxe resorts have a slide in their feature pool? Value resorts do not!
There are a few rules for the pools at Disney World. And more are coming...
Pool Rules
Of course, standard pool rules apply at Disney World. Small kids should wear swim diapers, don't swim if you've been sick, etc. However, a big pool rule specific to Walt Disney World is that you cannot pool hop. This means you cannot swim at a pool that you are not staying at.
For most of the pools, this is not a big deal. However, for bigger feature pools like Stormalong Bay, this can become a problem because of its popularity.
Guests of Disney's Beach and Yacht Club are given wristbands and must use a MagicBand or room key to access the pool. This keeps non-Guests out of this amazing pool. This also expanded to Caribbean Beach back in 2024.
Pool Restrictions Expanding
It appears Disney is testing this wristband feature at Disney's Port Orleans-French Quarter Doubloon Lagoon Pool.
Wristbands are now required to enter Disney's Port Orleans-Riverside Doubloon Lagoon Pool
A sign is now posted outside the Doubloon Lagoon Pool stating, "Welcome! The Doubloon Lagoon Pool is for the exclusive use of Disney's Port Orleans Resort Guests only."
A Cast Member is stationed by the gate, checking for resort reservations and issuing wristbands. Disney's Port Orleans Guests are welcome to use pools at both Riverside and French Quarter. However, if you do not have a reservation at either of these resorts, you will be unable to enter the Doubloon Lagoon pool.
Do you think wristbands are a good thing for Disney World's water parks? Are they necessary at all pools or just select ones? Share your thoughts with us and share this news with your Disney pals.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Donna loved Disney from an early age. As a child, her family would joke that she lived in "Donna Land." As an adult, she enjoys planning and creating magical vacations for her family. She always brings a little faith, trust, and a little bit of Pixie Dust!
