The GROOVIER New Pop Century FAQ Thread! ~ Post #1 is a must see!

[Minnie&Nana]

Your question is not at all "dumb"!

I would suggest visiting the DisAbilities Board - it is full of excellent info to help make a trip less challenging and answers many, many Autism questions.
Hope this helps:

http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=20

Have a fun planning and a magical visit to WDW!

 

[DisneyMom5]

Hello-

I am new to all of this and it will be our first trip to Disney. I am not sure where to ask this so if I am in the wrong spot I am sorry. Our son has autism and is a very picky eater. Does POP have bagels in the food court? I have looked at the menus at All Ears, but I don't see them. I know that sounds dumb, but hey I am a planning freak. Also, I want this trip to go as smooth as possible. Thanks for your help!!

My dd and I think there were bagels. They were either by the muffins and such (cooler area) or by the waffles (first grill area). I believe there is a toaster out by the drinks???

 

[cwright]

Thanks so much for all of the help!!

 

[janjandis]

Yes, absolutely there are bagels.

 

[jjhardy]

Where is the pop picture thread and how have I missed it all these months?

 

[10_Kyle_10]

OK! As I stated on the other thread I leave tommorrow so I will definitely get you a picture of that! I'll be back the 31st but may not get on her til the 1st of Sept or so!

In March our clock had sounds, but wer super annoying. I want soothing sounds to go to sleep. The ocean was soothing and then I was jsut about out and then it had stupid seagulls making noises. Who wants to hear birds in the sound soother? And the abbling brooke would have loud crickets.There was on other, but can't remember it. But I didn't like that one either. it seemed all had an annoying noise in them that defeated the purpose.

Thanks everyone! Looking forward to the picture.

 

[Buckeye Gal]

Where is the pop picture thread and how have I missed it all these months?

There's a link for you in Post #1. Look for the rotating smiley flower.

 

[Jazcat]

I see in the 1st post that the mattresses are being changed, has anyone slept on the new mattresses are they firm or soft ?
thanks

 

[pmama]

Is there a lot of traffic at the elevators? Last year we stayed 2nd floor and took stairs every time. It was very convenient. I was thinking of requesting a 4th floor this time but we would have to use the elevator w/ my children and their little legs. So my question is, are the elevators crowded and do you usually have to wait? Thanks

 

[Buckeye Gal]

Is there a lot of traffic at the elevators? ....

Honestly, I think that entirely depends on the time of day you're using them and the number of vacancies of the resort. Thus, you're going to get a wide variety of perspectives, and you yourself can have a different experience each time you go.

 

[englishrose47]

Is there a lot of traffic at the elevators? Last year we stayed 2nd floor and took stairs every time. It was very convenient. I was thinking of requesting a 4th floor this time but we would have to use the elevator w/ my children and their little legs. So my question is, are the elevators crowded and do you usually have to wait? Thanks

We stayed on the 4th floor in 2007 and had no trouble with long waits or croded elevators at Pop!

 

[homeschoolmomof4]

Where is the pop picture thread and how have I missed it all these months?

Here you go!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1424996

There's a subforum under Disney Resorts that has Resort Photos. Enjoy!

 

[Princess Amy]

Quick question...

On the last morning of our trip, can we call Bell Services to pick up our luggage (and possibly ourselves on a golfcart) and take us to the Airline Check In kiosk? We did this last December at CSR and it worked out wonderfully. Or do we have to carry our luggage to the front desk ourselves?


I thought I read somewhere that Pop doesn't offer this service, or have Bell Services since it is a value resort. I want to get this answer straight from the source though.. Thanks.

 

[mebrm]

Not sure about picking you up but they do have bell services. We were just there and my Aunt left at a different time so she used them with no problems. Hope this helps.

 

[DisneyMom5]

Some helpful Pop tips that occured to me:

One poster said that mousekeeping threw away something. We found it helpful to put things on top of the tv stand or in the drawers if we didn't want mousekeeping to touch them.
(The OP might have, not sure, but it worked for us.)
Our kids sometimes have things with small pieces, so I bring ziplocs along to contain the chaos.

We tip daily, in pre-labeled, decorated envelopes. Sometimes your mousekeepers change mid-trip, so this helps them get the appropriate tip.
We put pics of our kids on it, and that always seems to open up a good correspondance with the mousekeeper.

Oh, and mousekeepers are not obligated to leave towel animals, so if yours does, leave them a little note of thanks. I think that helps encourage such acts of kindness. Just because you tip doesn't mean they have to do that for you. The tipping is for working hard to clean your room.

Check your curtains when you come back to the room at the end of the day. There are two sets, and if you are not careful you might start changing clothes with only the see-through curtains closed. Don't ask me how I know.

The food court is least crowded after the parks open in the morning, and before they close at night. After the parks close...

You can ask for covers for your food to take it back to the room. This is very handy. Someone on here mentioned bringing plastic grocery bags to the food court to bring food back to the room easier. Otherwise you can take the trays. Mousekeeping will take them back.

Best time to do laundry is before the parks get out at night also. After 9 pm it gets pretty busy. I like 5 am, but I have A LOT of laundry to do! LOL I have met so many nice people in the laundry room, several from other countries, so don't be afraid to say "hi!"

 

[jenseib]

Unless it has been added recently POP or any of the value resorts do NOT have Bell services. They do sometimes help you, but it isn;t a bell service per se. I think when I saw help it was the maintenance type guys. I very much doubt they will pick you up at your room unless you have a disabilitie. And for mos t people they do not pick up or take luggage to your room. ME will deliver luggage to your room, but leaving, you are usually on your own.

 

[disneydreamin247]

If you're transferring to another resort they take your luggage from your room and transfer it to the next resort for you.

 

[angwill]

Actually I was just there and on the ME info for check out day it says to call luggage services if you need them to pick up your luggage. I thought it always said that but I could be wrong?

Actually, I noticed this year luggage services is much more helpful than I have ever experienced so somthing might have changed. When we went to get our luggage, after checking it in to before taking ME to the airport, they insisted on taking it to wherever we were waiting for us.

HTH

 

[goNsoon2WDW]

We have a standard room reservation and are hoping to get a quiet room that is fairly close to the main building and parking lot.

Does anyone have a suggestion for a good room?

How do I go about requesting a specific area/room?

TIA

 

[Buckeye Gal]

We have a standard room reservation and are hoping to get a quiet room that is fairly close to the main building and parking lot.

Does anyone have a suggestion for a good room?

How do I go about requesting a specific area/room?

TIA

Obviously the upper floors are more quiet as well as parking lot or lake view rooms. I know some will give an opinion, but make sure you check out the property maps in Post #1 so you can get a visual yourself. Additionally, there are maps that show which rooms are standard vs. preferred.

Requesting is done by calling WDW Reservations and before you leave, you'll want to also fax a request. See Post #1 for instructions for instructions on that!

Enjoy!