Welcome to planDisney, Paul!
You're going to love staying at a Deluxe Resort. This is the best way to vacation at Walt Disney World. Not only do you get all the
wonderful benefits of staying at a Disney Resorts Collection hotel, but you also get the added benefit of
Extended Evening Theme Park Hours. On select nights, you'll be able to enjoy an extra two hours of fun at the theme park. This is my absolute favorite time to be in the parks, as the crowds are at a minimum and the atmosphere is extra magical. Currently, these extra evening hours are at Magic Kingdom Park on Wednesdays and EPCOT on Mondays. Make sure you take advantage of this benefit during your stay.
But "let's get down to business." Unfortunately, Paul, the pools at each Disney hotel are reserved exclusively for the Guests staying at that particular hotel. Therefore, unless you're staying at
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, you won't be able to use their pools, I'm afraid. I know that's not the answer you wanted to hear, Paul. However, this policy actually prevents these pools from getting overcrowded and makes for a better experience for hotel Guests. It's one of the reasons you'll be able to really enjoy the pool at the Deluxe Resort that you're staying at. I trust you'll still enjoy your time at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Maybe it'll even convince you to stay there next time. The Lava Pool is my favorite pool on property. Since you'll be there, you may as well pick up a DOLE Whip from
Pineapple Lanai. It'd be rude not to!
Thanks for stopping by planDisney, Paul. As we say in Liverpool, "have a boss holiday!"
Mike