Due to the recent closure of the quiet pool at Disney's Wilderness Lodge & Villas, Disney has stepped up efforts to limit access to the resort's feature pool.
Disney Cast Members are currently policing entrances to the Silver Creek Pool at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, scanning MagicBands and distributing separate wristbands before admitting guests.
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Capacity has become an issue for the Silver Creek Pool due to the closure of the resort's quiet pool. The Wildnerness Lodge swimming facilities have often been a target for improper pool hopping, particularly with guests at the neighboring Ft. Wilderness Campground.
Other Disney resort pools are similarly monitored by Cast Members. Stormalong Bay at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club regularly requires resort identification before individuals are admitted. During peak periods, Disney employees have been known to circulate among pool patrons at other resorts, requesting identification and scanning MagicBands in order to confirm that guests are eligible to use the facilities.
Disney Vacation Club members are still permitted to pool hop to the Silver Creek Pool during timeframes when pool hopping is permitted.
Disney's Wilderness Lodge is in the early stages of a multi-year renovation project which will bring additional Disney Vacation Club villas and expanded swimming facilities. The project is expected to run at least into 2017.
Thanks to Wil for details used in this report!
