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[wwaaww]

When we return from our cruise in October, we plan on spending three more days (2 nights) in the area. Some members of our group (5 families) have heard about the Pop Century. We've heard we can get rooms there through AAA for around $80 a night.

Can anyone tell us their experiences with the hotel, shuttles offered, etc? We're concerned about dining options around / near the property so we're not tied to eating in a food court.

THANKS!
Wendy

[bradk]

there are buses that go to each of the parks. there's really nothing foodwise other than the food court in the hotel I believe. i think you need to make your dining choices based on what you're doing that day rather than basing it from the hotel itself.

[Lilyian]

We really like Pop (and we are die hard BC/YC people). Our attitude is that if we can't get BC or YC, then we would rather stay at Pop than another deluxe. Sounds crazy, I know, but we found it to be very cute. Now, I will say that we have little children, and that might account for the reason that we like it so much. The food court is fabulous for kids -- tons of food options for both adults and kids. The food court room itself is huge and very thematic, even to the extent of having huge large screen televisions around the room showing Disney cartoons (which is heaven if you are a parent of mischievous munchkins!). They even have a sundae bar for desserts after you return to the resort before bedtime. My kids loved that!

The busses were great. We never had to wait long for one at all (probably had to wait longer at our beloved BC!)

We liked the rooms better than the other value (and some moderate) resorts, mainly because it is a newer resort and we just preferred the newer feel.

If you have no kids, would you still like it? Well, my brother and girlfiend (late 20s) stayed there, and they liked it and would stay again. Does it have a romantic feel like AKL or some of the more expensive resorts? No, but it certainly is a lot cheaper.

We like it so much that we are thinking of for our next trip that we will stay at Pop for a while before moving over to BC or YC for our last week at Disney.

[Jennifer2003]

I have stayed at Pop Century three times now, and I love it there.

They only have a food court, but it's a GOOD food court with some different things to choose from.

They have three themed pools, with the flower shaped Hippie Dipie pool being the "main" pool. The other two pools are a little smaller and more quiet at off times of the day.

You can stroll part way around the lake and look at the lake and the construction on hold on the other side where the Legendary Years will be. On one of my stays I did see a Surrey Bike rental but I hadn't seen it on the other two.

I've only used the busses at Pop to get to the MAgic Kingdom (we have a rental car when we go) but they come often and there are a few benches to sit on while you wait.

I think you will enjoy it there! Take AAA up on the rate!
Jennifer

[heather2148]

We just got back last night from a week at Pop Century. Loved it! We will definetly stay there again. I was pleasantly surprised with the food court. Everything we had was good. We ate breakfast there 5 times and dinner 1 time.

[Shelli]

I'm staying at Pop Century for the first time this weekend. When I get back, I'll let you know how it was. Is there anything specific that you'd like me to look for while I'm there?

You can read the latest news about Pop Century at allearsnet.com

Shelli

[Nicole0128]

We loved Pop, and the food court met our needs, but you can always take a bus to Downtown Disney for other dining possibilities

[gwugirl03]

I love Pop! I chose it for my trip again this year.

[Courtney]

I love Pop! We're specifically staying there for our stop through Orlando because of the Icee machine at the food court.

Pop is close to AKL, if you will have a car, for further resort dining options.

[iamgrumpy]

I would like to try Pop but it will be a while before I get to as our Next trip is to the Disney Cruise but only the Cruise!

I booked it two years ago but changed because of a special but from what i looked at for pictures and read online its a great choice for a hotel.

Pop vs All Stars I would choose Pop!

Amy

[msklcassidy]

We stayed there in December 2003 and loved it! The food at the food court was good...particularly liked the Chicken Soup! The buses were fine...no big waits anywhere except on New Year's Eve which we expected.

[wwaaww]

We booked the Pop Century. I am paying the extra $10 to stay closer to the main building, the Hippy Dippy Pool and the free transportation. Since I have AAA, I'll be saving $10 so it's a bit of a wash, but, I get a closer room.

Amy, like you we are going on a Disney Cruise. We're doing the 4 day Wonder and then spending 2 extra nights in Orlando. This whole 'Pop Century' thing was a real last minute option. I'm not sure why Disney does their 'land/sea' packages backwards but I've only got a week's break and this was the only way to accomplish it. I have high hopes for the Pop. I've heard a lot of raves. Fingers crossed!