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[thinkpink]

Originally Posted by HiddenMickey

Did you check out Swan or Dolphin as possibilities?

Great idea!!! We did not check there and have never stayed there. But the location wouldbe great and the resorts have always looked inviting.

Thanks for the suggestion! We will definitey check both!

[thinkpink]

Thanks everyone! You have certainly helped to alleviate any angst we were feeling. Sounds like POP may be a pleasant place.

I heard lots of recommendations for buildings in the 50's...is that a consensus or are there other areas we should consider requesting?

Thanks again!!

[Gail Eames]

We usually request 50s section/top floor/lake view. Quiet......beautiful in the evenings. In Jan we had 60s lake view/top floor. Still quiet.....and we had a sensational view of the Star Wars fireworks at HS!

Gail

[luvnwdwgal]

We like 50's section, building #1, standard view, ground floor. Don't really care about the view cause it's not like we're sitting out on a balcony anyway.. It's very convenient to the main building plus Petal's Pool Bar.

[Pax]

Originally Posted by thinkpink

Thanks everyone! You have certainly helped to alleviate any angst we were feeling. Sounds like POP may be a pleasant place.

I heard lots of recommendations for buildings in the 50's...is that a consensus or are there other areas we should consider requesting?

Thanks again!!

Basically, "anywhere but the 60's". The 60s is where most of the family with smaller kids will want to be, as it's right near the main pool - and also mostly Preferred rooms, because they're near Century Hall (food court, gift shop, check-in desks, arcade).

Some parts of the 70's buildings are also Preferred - despite not being near the pool, they're still near enough to Century Hall.

I'm a fan of Building 9, in the 80's section: it's JUST out of range from Classic Hall to be Preferred, but still quite close really. And from either Building 9 or Building 10 (which is in the 70's), there's an easy "shortcut" to the bus stops - instead of heading to the food court, and through it to the busses ... walk around the west end of Century Hall, and bam ... busses.

Here, let me show you a snippet of the map, to explain:


Pink is Building 9 (the red-and-grey circle is whre we had our rooms, in January of '09); yellow is Building 10. By walking along the side of the parking lot they're both close to, you come right around to the end of the bus stops (there are SIX, not three like the icons might suggest). If you're in Building 9, it can even be shorter walking right through the parking lot, depending on where your room is.

So, you see, there are a lot of good choices available, that are a reasonable mix of Quiet and Close.

[HollyH]

Couple of thoughts:
We enjoyed our stay at Pop (50's Bldg) but be aware if you plan on a pool day, in the summer all of the pools will be busy. We used the 50's pool quite a bit on our August trip. Yes, the 60's pool is the feature pool, but while they might be considered "quiet pools", all of them will have a lot of people there in the summer. It wouldn't deter me from staying there, but you should be aware.

If you are considering the Swan or Dolphin, they offer discounts to teachers and nurses. Subscribers to their recipe newsletter also get discounts.

[thinkpink]

Originally Posted by HollyH

Couple of thoughts:
We enjoyed our stay at Pop (50's Bldg) but be aware if you plan on a pool day, in the summer all of the pools will be busy. We used the 50's pool quite a bit on our August trip. Yes, the 60's pool is the feature pool, but while they might be considered "quiet pools", all of them will have a lot of people there in the summer. It wouldn't deter me from staying there, but you should be aware.

If you are considering the Swan or Dolphin, they offer discounts to teachers and nurses. Subscribers to their recipe newsletter also get discounts.

Great information!!! Thank you!!!

[GingerJ]

Just a note...last time I was at Pop, the toiletries included a bottle of what they called shampoo/conditioner, but was really just shampoo. You ladies with curly, easily tangled hair like mine will want to bring some conditioner with you! (I believe this is the case with all Value resorts)

[MsLydia]

Pop is our favorite. IMO Preferred but Non pool view is worth the little extra. That way you get a close room, but not right on a pool with that noise. Definitely walk over and explore AoA. You really feel like you are in the movies.

[dmargliotti]

We have been to WDW many times and have stayed in all types of resorts. For the cost it is a good place to stay. No problem with anything there. Every resort is busy except for the higher priced Deluxe places. But you only go there to shower and sleep. Love the decor and it is a fun place for adults and kids alike!!