WL Silver Springs Falls Reburg

[Figment104]

I'm a little bummed too. I actually prefer the quiet pool for swimming but I'll miss the fun courtyard view in September!

Totally agree with this. This is part of the reason we book a courtyard view room. We don't actually use the pool a whole lot as my DS is 2.5 and plays in the kiddie pool, but we spend a decent amount of time at the resort and love to sit out on the balcony and watch everything going on down in the pool and in the courtyard. I just hope that what they're doing for the refurb doesn't mess with the beautiful view of the courtyard too much while it's going on.

[Jeff T]

Has anyone been to the WL in the past week or two and can comment more on the current refurb work that is being done regarding Silver Springs Creek in the lobby and the waterfall? How much of the exterior is hidden by the construction tarps?

We arrive there on July 10th.

[pox24]

Doesn't bother me a bit if the main pool is closed. As DVC members we stay at the villas and use the quiet pool. However, if that pool is over run by the main hotel guests, I will file a complaint. We paid good money for our DVC membership and should not have to fight for a spot of which others did not pay for. If someone has paid rack rate for a villa then they would naturally be welcome as us members would also be.

[buzznwoodysmom]

Doesn't bother me a bit if the main pool is closed. As DVC members we stay at the villas and use the quiet pool. However, if that pool is over run by the main hotel guests, I will file a complaint. We paid good money for our DVC membership and should not have to fight for a spot of which others did not pay for. If someone has paid rack rate for a villa then they would naturally be welcome as us members would also be.

As far as I know (and maybe I am wrong here) the quiet pool is not, and has never been, for exclusive use of DVC owners or guests. It's an amenity for the villas, as well as the Wilderness Lodge resort. Same as the main pool is for use for both DVC and the main lodge. Unless something has changed I am not sure what good filing a complaint will do. All WL guests are entitled to use both pools as far a I know, and we've never been told or saw signs stating otherwise. And I am not sure why "paying rack rate" would make any difference at all. If a guest rented a villa through Disney at any discount they are still eligible to use any of the resort's amenities.

[RedSoxFan]

When we booked our upcoming trip; it was between WL & AKL. I'm glad we chose AKL. Not having a pool with two 17 yr old girls would be difficult.

[pox24]

It is and has always been implied that the quiet pool is for DVC use and those staying at the villas. DVC quiet pools are part of the DVC priveledge of ownership. Our membership has value and to compromise it by allowing other WDW faithful to share in something they do not have a financial interest in is not fair. I'm not a hard you know what. I just think a little fairness should be exercised for the DVC folks who have made a large long term investment in the Disney World Resort.

[marlyn]

It is and has always been implied that the quiet pool is for DVC use and those staying at the villas. DVC quiet pools are part of the DVC priveledge of ownership. Our membership has value and to compromise it by allowing other WDW faithful to share in something they do not have a financial interest in is not fair. I'm not a hard you know what. I just think a little fairness should be exercised for the DVC folks who have made a large long term investment in the Disney World Resort.

With the amount of money I'm forking over for 2 weeks at WL (not DVC member), I should certainly be allowed to use any pool I wish.

[vicster]

As far as I know (and maybe I am wrong here) the quiet pool is not, and has never been, for exclusive use of DVC owners or guests. It's an amenity for the villas, as well as the Wilderness Lodge resort. Same as the main pool is for use for both DVC and the main lodge. Unless something has changed I am not sure what good filing a complaint will do. All WL guests are entitled to use both pools as far a I know, and we've never been told or saw signs stating otherwise. And I am not sure why "paying rack rate" would make any difference at all. If a guest rented a villa through Disney at any discount they are still eligible to use any of the resort's amenities.

We've also been told both pools are for all resort guests.

[mydisneygirls]

Both pools are for use by all guests. I copied the below directly from the Disney website which is listed under the "recreation" tab for WL.

Pools at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Enjoy a refreshing swim in one of our pools overflowing with fun themes and Disney character.

I don't believe any pools at any of the hotels are strictly for use by DVC members. The only pool I know of that has restricted use is at the BC and YC.

[Hammer]

It is and has always been implied that the quiet pool is for DVC use and those staying at the villas. DVC quiet pools are part of the DVC priveledge of ownership. Our membership has value and to compromise it by allowing other WDW faithful to share in something they do not have a financial interest in is not fair. I'm not a hard you know what. I just think a little fairness should be exercised for the DVC folks who have made a large long term investment in the Disney World Resort.

While you may have believed it was implied, there isn't a rule that the quiet pool is only for DVC members. Same holds true for the health club. While it is located at the Villas, it is for the use of both WL and WLV guests.

If this was actually the rule, what pool would guests at GFV get to use? A pool was not added when the Villas were built, so technically there isn't a pool for that DVC. I definitely plan to spend time at either pool, though, when I stay at VGF in October on my DVC points.

We've also been told both pools are for all resort guests.

That is what we have been told as well when we stayed at the lodge prior to purchasing DVC.

[Jeff T]

Back on topic. Did the work on the indoor geyser and outdoor waterfall get completed by the 4th as originally posted?

[CaptSmee]

Both pools are for use by all guests. I copied the below directly from the Disney website which is listed under the "recreation" tab for WL.

Pools at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge

Enjoy a refreshing swim in one of our pools overflowing with fun themes and Disney character.

I don't believe any pools at any of the hotels are strictly for use by DVC members. The only pool I know of that has restricted use is at the BC and YC.

The pools are for anyone staying at those resorts. And we received an email & a snail mail letter about the pool closure that reminds you of the secondary pool but also offers use of the contemporary pool or fort wilderness pool as well. States extra buses will be provided to ft wilderness during its closure