food IS a theme park
If you don’t know, Disney is cracking down on resort hopping. It’s been a big deal in the Disney community, although it hasn’t made resort hopping impossible.
BoardWalk’s Luna Park Pool
The biggest change is that guests can no longer hop on a Disney resort bus or boat at Disney Springs unless they have a hotel or dining reservation. The crackdown began in July 2026, and now Disney is getting even stricter about checking out different hotels. This time, the issue lies with the pools!
If you’ve ever stayed at a Disney World resort with more than one pool, you’ve probably wondered: can I actually swim at any of them, or am I stuck with the one closest to my room?
Massive pool!
Here’s the good news — at every Disney World resort with multiple pools, you’re free to pool hop between them! There’s no rule limiting you to the pool nearest your building, so you can explore every themed splash zone, quiet pool, and feature pool your resort has to offer, all without switching hotels. We rounded up all 16 Disney World resorts where this perk is in play, along with the names of every pool you’ll have access to. Grab your sunscreen — here’s where you can make the most of your resort’s pools this year.
One group of Disney World hotels has a DICEY reputation.
Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort
Yep, we’re talking about the All-Star Resorts! This trio of resorts have sports, music, and movie themes, and they’re the cheapest hotels available in Disney World. That price point means that they’re definitely not the fanciest places to stay on property, and therefore, they have quite a few haters. But we’re here to tell you why All-Star Movies Resort isn’t really all that bad.
Are you having trouble deciding where you should stay when you visit Disney World?
Disney World
There are over 25 hotels on Disney World property alone. It can be hard to find the right fit for you and your party. With three different hotel tiers, Value, Moderate, and Deluxe, each tier shares and has its benefits as compared to the others. While you may think the room size or proximity to the park may be some travelers’ top priority, a pool rule could actually sway where you stay!
Do you visit the pool at your Disney World Resort? Or do you prefer to relax in other ways?
Fuentes del Morro pool at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
Depending on what time of day you visit, the Disney World hotel pools can get very crowded! With people trying to cool off from the parks midday or taking a rest day at the resort, using the pool is a very coveted amenity for many. However, now it seems Disney is having to crack down on some pool rules.
There’s NO WAY that a smart traveler like you is gonna pass up on learning ALL the best-kept secrets you need to know about Disney World Hotels. So THAT’S why we’ve created this ULTIMATE list of Disney’s AWESOME hotel details that most people have never heard about!
The Lobby at Wilderness Lodge
We’ve never been one to gatekeep all the amazing secrets and tricks that go into a Disney World resort stay — and we sure aren’t going to start now! (Not when you’ve got an upcoming trip you need to plan ahead for! That would just be MEAN of us.)
Picture this: you’ve had some pretty incredible park days complete with the best rides, the best food, and the best memories. But man, are you tired! Trust us, we’ve been there.
Welcome to the Grand Floridian!
Spending some well-deserved time resting and relaxing at your Disney World hotel pool can recharge and get you ready for the next day of fun. There are so many incredibly themed pools around Disney World, but this is the pool-hopping rule everyone forgets!
There’s so much to do at Disney World other than the parks!
Grand Floridian Resort Pool
You can visit Disney Springs, go golfing, or book a lunch reservation at one of the resorts. Or, you can take a short walk to your resort pool and spend the afternoon there! After all, the pools have their own unique features and special theming. In fact, some of them even have SECRETS. If you don’t stay on property at Disney, or if you just don’t spend a lot of time at the pools, you may not know these fun facts!
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