POP Century~Unofficially the Grooviest FAQ Thread #7~Sept 2012

[jodi90]

How far is the walk to AoA? We are staying at Pop (requested 60's) but the rest of our family is staying in the Nemo suites at AoA.

Thanks!!

 

[Echo queen]

3days! 3days! I think I might bust! Bring on the Elvis cupcake!

Ok what's the Elvis cupcake and where do get it? have a wonderful trip.

 

[Janet B]

How far is the walk to AoA? We are staying at Pop (requested 60's) but the rest of our family is staying in the Nemo suites at AoA.

Thanks!!

Hi! It's a quick walk over the bridge to AoA .. And if staying in the 60s and your other family in Finding Nemo you will be super close, as Nemo is right opposite the 60s area.

 

[Janet B]

Ok what's the Elvis cupcake and where do get it? have a wonderful trip.

Elvis is available at The Pop bakery (by the ice cream area). It's a chocolate cupcake, peanut butter frosting, banana custard filling with chocolate drizzle and candied bacon on top! Yum! I have a pix if I can figure how to post from my phone

Okay.. here it is!!

 

[Janet B]

I'm smoothing out my dinner ADRs (I want to make sure we're back at POP in time for the outdoor movies). Any idea what time the movies will start in April?
(Daylight savings starts on March 10 so I imagine they will have to start later than 7pm?)

Most likely around 8pm.

 

[Janet B]

3days! 3days! I think I might bust! Bring on the Elvis cupcake!

Pop and the King ... A fantastic duo! Have a great time!!

 

[Janet B]

Had a GREAT time at POP week of Oct. 22nd!!! Our first time there. Loved our lakeview location in the 50's building. There was only 2 of us and the room was very nice and spacious enough. The view of AOA across the lake at night was really pretty. CM's could not be nicer. Room was clean and comfortable. If I have any complaint it would be the POP carts that go pretty fast (for a walking path) every 2 minutes by the lake. I know they are working but it seems a little excessive to me. Sadly saw a few crushed geicos and frogs that are normally very fast that even they could not get out of the way in time. Also I am a smoker and could not believe seeing this MOTHER blocking the steps to the entrance of the hippy dippy pool at around 2 pm with tons of kids (including her own) puffing away and smoke blowing on everyone trying to get around her. Other than that I really Loved POP. The transportation was great also! I would go back in a heartbeat.

Welcome back! Happy that Pop rocked for you ... The 50s is a great location ... We love bldg 3 lake view that's a shame that woman was so inconsiderate smoking by the pool, a no smoking area. Wish the CMs would handle that but a accountability falls on her. Glad you didn't let it get to you.

 

[makingplans4WDW]

Happy Veterans' Day! First chance to report back since we got her Friday night: got both our room requests for '60s lake view met! We're in room 5424 ( building 5) and its very convenient to Hippy Dippy pool and the food court, plus a very sort walk to the AOA bridge. And especially close to the 4th floor elevator and ice machine which works great for us.

Kids went swimming Saturday afternoon in the Hippy Dippy but the water was COLD! The heater had been fixed but it was taking a while to warm all that water. So we switched over to the Computer pool for a bit. (BTW pool @ AOA is locked now. Went for a walk last night around 10pm and checked.)

Made RD at HS on Sat and EP on Sun, took breaks mid-day and then stayed until close both nights. PoP buses are great... haven't waited more than 5 minutes yet!

Taking it easy this morning and going to MVMCP tonight!

 

[HappyGal]

Happy Veterans' Day! First chance to report back since we got her Friday night: got both our room requests for '60s lake view met! We're in room 5424 ( building 5) and its very convenient to Hippy Dippy pool and the food court, plus a very sort walk to the AOA bridge. And especially close to the 4th floor elevator and ice machine which works great for us.

Kids went swimming Saturday afternoon in the Hippy Dippy but the water was COLD! The heater had been fixed but it was taking a while to warm all that water. So we switched over to the Computer pool for a bit. (BTW pool @ AOA is locked now. Went for a walk last night around 10pm and checked.)

Made RD at HS on Sat and EP on Sun, took breaks mid-day and then stayed until close both nights. PoP buses are great... haven't waited more than 5 minutes yet!

Taking it easy this morning and going to MVMCP tonight!

Thanks so much for the update, it's almost as if we are vacationing with you!

 

[Janet B]

Woooo we are staying at POP again this coming year, May 10-19! We had a blast at POP in 2011 and can't wait to stuff our faces with Mickey waffles again!

Mickey waffles rock!!

30 day countdown to our first time staying at POP��. Received our Mickey mail today as well !!! It's starting to become more of a reality.

The BEST EVER mail IS Mickey Mail!!

Happy Veterans' Day! First chance to report back since we got her Friday night: got both our room requests for '60s lake view met! We're in room 5424 ( building 5) and its very convenient to Hippy Dippy pool and the food court, plus a very sort walk to the AOA bridge. And especially close to the 4th floor elevator and ice machine which works great for us.

Kids went swimming Saturday afternoon in the Hippy Dippy but the water was COLD! The heater had been fixed but it was taking a while to warm all that water. So we switched over to the Computer pool for a bit. (BTW pool @ AOA is locked now. Went for a walk last night around 10pm and checked.)

Made RD at HS on Sat and EP on Sun, took breaks mid-day and then stayed until close both nights. PoP buses are great... haven't waited more than 5 minutes yet!

Taking it easy this morning and going to MVMCP tonight!

Thanks for checking in on your vacation!! You have a great lake view location... we actually love the 4th floor ... and right across from the bridge... perfect!

Seems like you've had good touring plans so far... ... happy the bus service is rockin' (as usual) Enjoy the Christmas party tonight!

 

[glorania]

30 more days til our first trip to WDW!!! Haven't got our Mickey Mail yet, when should i expect it? Also not sure about Photopass, we're not doing character breakfasts so is it better to go with the basic? Can someone point me to a link where i can read more on it? What are your personal thoughts?
Also can't wait to go to MVMCP Dec 13th, has anyone been yet?

 

[dansdad]

Also not sure about Photopass, we're not doing character breakfasts so is it better to go with the basic? Can someone point me to a link where i can read more on it?

Here's one.

http://allears.net/tp/ppass.htm

 

[TommyB3]

30 more days til our first trip to WDW!!! Haven't got our Mickey Mail yet, when should i expect it? Also not sure about Photopass, we're not doing character breakfasts so is it better to go with the basic? Can someone point me to a link where i can read more on it? What are your personal thoughts?
Also can't wait to go to MVMCP Dec 13th, has anyone been yet?

Looks like I'll be in Pop Century the same time as you. We got our mail and luggage tags on thursday or friday of last week. Hopefully it comes tomorrow for you. And I'll be at MVMCP on the 13th too.

 

[msmith07101]

24 hours from now I will be at the airport...waiting for our flight to Pop! Packing and the pre-vacation frenzy has begun!

 

[Sandi]

30 more days til our first trip to WDW!!! Haven't got our Mickey Mail yet, when should i expect it? Also not sure about Photopass, we're not doing character breakfasts so is it better to go with the basic? Can someone point me to a link where i can read more on it? What are your personal thoughts?
Also can't wait to go to MVMCP Dec 13th, has anyone been yet?

Did you book a package or a room only reservation? You don't get mail with a RO; just with a package. Your confirmation information is on the website should you need that for either type of reservation.

You would get an envelope from Magical Express if you booked ME. That typically arrives about a month before your trip, but I've received my ME stuff as close as 4 days before departure.

 

[Janet B]

24 hours from now I will be at the airport...waiting for our flight to Pop! Packing and the pre-vacation frenzy has begun!

Have a POPtastic time!!

30 more days til our first trip to WDW!!! Haven't got our Mickey Mail yet, when should i expect it? Also not sure about Photopass, we're not doing character breakfasts so is it better to go with the basic? Can someone point me to a link where i can read more on it? What are your personal thoughts?
Also can't wait to go to MVMCP Dec 13th, has anyone been yet?

Looks like I'll be in Pop Century the same time as you. We got our mail and luggage tags on thursday or friday of last week. Hopefully it comes tomorrow for you. And I'll be at MVMCP on the 13th too.

Have a wonderful time!!

glorania ... hope Mickey Mail arrives very soon... See the note from Sandi (who always on the ball ) ....

 

[PrinceAdam]

Hey everyone,

Fairly new to booking everything myself. Will be staying at POP and will be POPPING the question as a big surprise our first night at WDW. Is there a way to put in requests online or must I call.

I read in this thread about how there's no guarantee of a King but I would really like to try to get one lol.

Also can you request what era you're in. 60's looked fun but if it's better to only put in a King request to up my chances of it being honored than I would scrap that.


Thanks!

 

[Sandi]

Hey everyone,

Fairly new to booking everything myself. Will be staying at POP and will be POPPING the question as a big surprise our first night at WDW. Is there a way to put in requests online or must I call.

I read in this thread about how there's no guarantee of a King but I would really like to try to get one lol.

Also can you request what era you're in. 60's looked fun but if it's better to only put in a King request to up my chances of it being honored than I would scrap that.


Thanks!

Call and request a King room. They are not plentiful, so if it is very important to you, I would make that my only request.

You can do on-line check in 10 days prior to your check in date. I do not believe that king rooms are an option to choose during the on-line check in -- someone will correct me if I'm wrong. You can make up to two selections from such things as decade section, ground floor, and lake view. Personally, if all you really want is the king room, I'd just call and ask for that and be done. I'm not sure on-line check in will help you. When you check in at the resort, ask whether the room you were assigned is a king room. If not, ask if they can reassign you to a king room. They'll try to accommodate you.

Good luck on your room assignment and on your proposal!

 

[neeleyd]

I'm sorry if this question has been asked and answered before. Our reservations were made with a TA and they have taken care of our specific room requests,etc. My question is....can I still take advantage of online check-in? or will that not be an option?

 

[derrickmom]

TOMORROW and it is our turn at the POP