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

[Pikester]

Was really looking forward to eating the Lo Mein at Pop. It's my favorite.

 

[luvs2travl]

Hi team Pop! Quick question...I've stayed at Pop numerous times but I've never needed to do laundry. This trip I'm heading somewhere else right from Disney, so I figure ill need to do a load of wash at the end of the trip. Does anyone have any specific laundry info like...

1. How much are the machines?
2. Do the machines accept credit cards or should i plan on bringing change with me?
3. I saw on the main page that you can purchase detergent in the laundry rooms. Anyone know the price of this, and if you can use credit cards, or if again, I should have quarters?

Thanks!

Hi, we travel for two weeks every August. I've become a laundry pro on vacation

I pack my own detergent. If you hit the laundry room on a busy day, I've noticed on several occasions the machines can run out of supplies. I found in K-Mart's travel toiletries section, you can find the Purex 3-in-1 detergent sheets in a travel pack. These are great and can be cut in half for smaller loads.

I've also experienced the change machine out of order or giving me 75 cents for my $1! I've learned to come prepared with pack a roll of quarters.

While folding my laundry, I cannot tell you how many Moms came in the laundry room only to have to run to the front desk for detergent or change. This has happened at various resorts, this is not POP specific. Lesson learned, always pack your own and walk in prepared

Don't forget to pack a VERY LARGE bag with handles to use as a hamper.

I just walked over to the laundry room in front of the bowling pin pool since it is fairly close to my room.

Wash is $2 and dry is $2. Machines still take quarters. There is a bill changing machine in the laundry room. The laundry product dispenser had tide, wisk, color safe bleach, and downy fabric softner..ea product is a dollar and it takes quarters. And as of right now there is no way to use a credit card or KTTW card. HTH.

Thanks! I used that laundry room in Feb. There are 2 more locations, right? Hippy Dippy pool area and computer pool area?

Just wondering if anyone has insider info if the cashless upgrade is on the horizon?

 

[DizneyLizzy]

Hi, we travel for two weeks every August. I've become a laundry pro on vacation

I pack my own detergent. If you hit the laundry room on a busy day, I've noticed on several occasions the machines can run out of supplies. I found in K-Mart's travel toiletries section, you can find the Purex 3-in-1 detergent sheets in a travel pack. These are great and can be cut in half for smaller loads.

I've also experienced the change machine out of order or giving me 75 cents for my $1! I've learned to come prepared with pack a roll of quarters.

Thank you so much!! It's just my husband and I traveling, and I'm only there for 5 days, but afterwards I'm going to Jamaica for 4 days, so I will probably only do one load. I am thinking of putting enough Tide for one to two loads in a mini-tupperware and just using that!

I will also bring some quarters for the machines...who knows...maybe I'll be able to help out someone who is quarter-less.

 

[luvs2travl]

Thank you so much!! It's just my husband and I traveling, and I'm only there for 5 days, but afterwards I'm going to Jamaica for 4 days, so I will probably only do one load. I am thinking of putting enough Tide for one to two loads in a mini-tupperware and just using that!

I will also bring some quarters for the machines...who knows...maybe I'll be able to help out someone who is quarter-less.

Target sells Tide singles in their toiletries section. I'd be too nervous to pack my own and risk leaks.

Oh, I've shared so many quarters in the laundry room myself It's funny you hear so many people complain they'd never do laundry on vacation but it's actually quite fun. I've had lovely conversations and met such nice moms in the laundry room. Plus Disney makes it tolerable by locating all their laundry rooms near the pools.

 

[DizneyLizzy]

Target sells Tide singles in their toiletries section. I'd be too nervous to pack my own and risk leaks.

Oh my gosh! Tide singles...that is great. I will do that. THANKS!! I never thought I would have so many questions about laundry...ha.

 

[seadd67]

So I am planning a lot of golf with my 10 day trip In Oct(6-days). Morning golf,so i am planning 8am tee times,being there at 7am. So Breakfast at POP, how early do they start serving food?. 1 am takeing takeing the cab to the courses at about 6:30. Is this to early to get something at POP?.

 

[smitch425]

So I am planning a lot of golf with my 10 day trip In Oct(6-days). Morning golf,so i am planning 8am tee times,being there at 7am. So Breakfast at POP, how early do they start serving food?. 1 am takeing takeing the cab to the courses at about 6:30. Is this to early to get something at POP?.

Food court opens at 6, but the hours for hot food start at 6:30. You would likely need to grab something from the grab n go area in the market section of the food court.

 

[DisneyDork712]

Can anyone confirm that fishing is definitely still allowed around Hourglass Lake? I know it is in the FAQ, but I read on another board that it was not allowed!

 

[stitchlovestink]

I know they changed the menu offerings, but please tell me they still have the ice cream shop.

Just checked today....
Ice cream tubs and toppings are there. Don't know if there is anything else that was there that isn't now because we didn't use the ice cream shop before but did see the above items.

 

[seadd67]

Hi, we travel for two weeks every August. I've become a laundry pro on vacation

I pack my own detergent. If you hit the laundry room on a busy day, I've noticed on several occasions the machines can run out of supplies. I found in K-Mart's travel toiletries section, you can find the Purex 3-in-1 detergent sheets in a travel pack. These are great and can be cut in half for smaller loads.

I've also experienced the change machine out of order or giving me 75 cents for my $1! I've learned to come prepared with pack a roll of quarters.

While folding my laundry, I cannot tell you how many Moms came in the laundry room only to have to run to the front desk for detergent or change. This has happened at various resorts, this is not POP specific. Lesson learned, always pack your own and walk in prepared

Don't forget to pack a VERY LARGE bag with handles to use as a hamper.



Thanks! I used that laundry room in Feb. There are 2 more locations, right? Hippy Dippy pool area and computer pool area?

Just wondering if anyone has insider info if the cashless upgrade is on the horizon?

I am a laundry Dad also!(yep the guys like to wear clean cloths believe it or not), I go way early In the morning or late at night, when I goto the pool. I bring my own soap and softeners. Quarters,i use the change I collect during the day. Its only my self this trip so no need but to do one load at a time.The sheets work good i trybthese a couple years back it work out pretty good.

 

[stitchlovestink]

Hi, we travel for two weeks every August. I've become a laundry pro on vacation

I pack my own detergent. If you hit the laundry room on a busy day, I've noticed on several occasions the machines can run out of supplies. I found in K-Mart's travel toiletries section, you can find the Purex 3-in-1 detergent sheets in a travel pack. These are great and can be cut in half for smaller loads.

I've also experienced the change machine out of order or giving me 75 cents for my $1! I've learned to come prepared with pack a roll of quarters.

While folding my laundry, I cannot tell you how many Moms came in the laundry room only to have to run to the front desk for detergent or change. This has happened at various resorts, this is not POP specific. Lesson learned, always pack your own and walk in prepared

Don't forget to pack a VERY LARGE bag with handles to use as a hamper.

Thanks! I used that laundry room in Feb. There are 2 more locations, right? Hippy Dippy pool area and computer pool area?

Just wondering if anyone has insider info if the cashless upgrade is on the horizon?

I know there is one at the hippy dippy pool, so I am going to assume there is one at the computer pool as well. I don't go over that way so I can't say for sure what is over there.

 

[smitch425]

Just checked today....
Ice cream tubs and toppings are there. Don't know if there is anything else that was there that isn't now because we didn't use the ice cream shop but did see the above items.

Great! Thanks!

 

[Janet B]

POP CENTURY ..New Menu as of May 2013

POP in and choose food from any of 7 stations: grab ’n’ go items, grill fare, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, healthy choices and ethnic cuisine. Specialties include oven-fired flatbreads, lo mein, pan-seared fish and house-made desserts.

Resort Refillable Mug 15.49

Beverages
Espresso 2.99
Cappuccino 3.39
Iced French Vanilla 4.49
Iced Mocha 4.49
Iced Latte 3.99
Popaccino Iced French Vanilla, Vanilla Syrup, Espresso, and Ice 4.49
Strawberry and Banana Smoothie 4.99

Entrees
Create-Your-Own Salad with choice of Chicken or Shrimp 10.99

Turkey Sandwich Oven-roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Cornbread Stuffing, Cranberry Mayonnaise, and Watercress on Texas Toast with House-made Chips, Pasta Salad, or Side Salad 8.99

Roasted Pork Sandwich Roasted Pork Loin, Ham, Swiss Cheese, Pickle, and Dijon Mustard on a Sub Roll with House-made Chips, Pasta Salad, or Side Salad 8.99

Tuna Salad Sandwich Tuna Salad, Cucumber, and Tomato on a Multigrain Croissant with House-made Chips, Pasta Salad, or Side Salad 8.99

Chicken and Dumplings Pulled Chicken, Vegetables, and Dumplings 3.49

Crab Quesadilla Jumbo Lump Crab, Corn, Monterey Jack Cheese, Onions, Garlic, Red Bell Pepper, Cilantro, and Lime Juice with House-made Chips, Pasta Salad, or Side Salad 10.49

Half Sandwich & Soup 7.99

Meatball Sub Italian Meatballs, Marinara Sauce, and Pizza Cheese with Caesar Salad 9.19

Pepperoni Pizza Bread with Caesar Salad 9.49

Meaty Stromboli Italian Salami, Pepperoni, Sopasata, and Mozzarella with Caesar Salad 9.49

Reuben Stromboli Corned Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, and Thousand Island Dressing 9.49

Vegetable Sandwich Zucchini, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Sun-dried Tomato Pesto, Provolone Cheese, and Watercress on Basil Cheese Focaccia with Caesar Salad 8.99

Chicken Cavatappi Oven-roasted Chicken with Marinara Sauce over Cavatappi Pasta with a Cheesy Breadstick 8.49

Sweet Italian Sausage Sub Sweet Italian Sausage topped with sauteed Hungarian Peppers and Onions, Marinara Sauce, and Provolone with Caesar Salad 8.99

Cheese Pizza Bread with Caesar Salad 8.99

Family Style Pizza with choice of Toppings 17.99

Create-Your-Own Tacos Soft or Crisp Corn or Flour Tortillas with choice of Pork, Beef, Chicken, Fish, or Vegetable and your favorite toppings with House-made Chips 8.99

Create-Your-Own Burrito Flour Tortilla with choice of Pork, Beef, Chicken, Fish, or Vegetable and your favorite toppings with House-made Chips 8.99

Create-Your-Own Salad Bowl Choice of Pork, Beef, Chicken, Fish, or Vegetable and your favorite toppings with House-made Chips 8.99

Poppin Nachos Supreme House-made Potato Chips topped with Beef, Chicken, or Vegetable Chili and your favorite toppings 6.79

Chili-Cheese Hot Dog Hot Dog topped with Beef, Chicken, or Vegetable Chili and Cheese Sauce with Pasta Salad or House-made Chips 8.99

Chili-Cheese Corn Dog Corn Dog topped with Beef, Chicken, or Vegetable Chili and Cheese Sauce with Pasta Salad or House-made Chips 7.59

Southwest Burger Angus Burger, Pepper Jack Cheese, Black Bean Relish, Guacamole, and Jalapeno Dressing with Pasta Salad or French Fries 9.99

Spring Roll Sub Beef Spring Roll, Sriracha Mayonnaise, Pickled Vegetables, and Cilantro with Pasta Salad or French Fries 8.99

Salmon Burger House-made Salmon Burger, Wasabi Thai Curry Mayonnaise, and Slaw with Pasta Salad or French Fries 9.99

Grilled Chicken Sandwich Grilled Chicken, Vine Ripe Tomatoes, Arugula, and Remoulade Sauce on a Kimmelwick Bun with Pasta Salad or French Fries 8.99

Sloppy Joe Ground Beef, Tomato Sauce, Green Peppers, Spanish Onion, Cheddar, and House-made Onion Rings with Pasta Salad or French Fries 8.99

Black Bean Burger Black Bean Burger, Corn Tortilla Strips, Avocado, and Monterey Jack Cheese with Pasta Salad or French Fries 8.29

Angus Bacon Cheeseburger Angus Burger, Bacon, and American Cheese with Pasta Salad or French Fries 9.39

Chicken Breast Nuggets 8 pieces with Pasta Salad or French Fries 8.69

Beer Battered Fish and Chips with Pasta Salad or French Fries 7.99

Kids' Meals
Sloppy Joe with Grapes and Carrot Sticks 5.99
Cheeseburger with Grapes and Carrot Sticks 5.99
Fish and Chips with Grapes and Carrot Sticks 5.99

Turkey Sandwich with Grapes and Carrot Sticks 5.99

Pasta with Meatball with Grapes and Carrot Sticks 5.99
Meatball Sub with Grapes and Carrot Sticks 5.99
Macaroni & Cheese with Grapes and Carrot Sticks 5.99
Italian Sausage Sub with Grapes and Carrot Sticks 5.99
Pepperoni Pizza Bread with Grapes and Carrot Sticks 5.99
Cheese Pizza Bread with Grapes and Carrot Sticks 5.99

Hot Dog with Grapes and Carrot Sticks 5.99
Taco with Grapes and Carrot Sticks 5.99
Burrito with Grapes and Carrot Sticks 5.99

Sides
Antipasto Selected Meats, Cheeses, and Seasonal Vegetables 5.49
Vegetable Soup 2.99
Tomato Basil Soup 2.99
Chicken Noodle Soup 3.49
Clam Chowder 3.69
Corn Chowder 2.99
Gazpacho 2.99
Ham and Bean Soup 2.99

Gravy Fries 3.79
Beef Chili 3.49
Chicken Chili 3.49
Vegetable Chili 2.99
Sausage and Potato Soup 3.49
Minestrone Soup 2.99

Bakery/Dessert/Snack Items
Coffee Crumb Cake 3.29
Crispy Treat 3.99
Banana Bread 3.29
Assorted Muffins 2.79
Freshly Baked Cookie 2.39
Chocolate Cake 3.79
Tie-dyed Cheesecake 3.79
Freshly Baked Cookie 2.39
Hand-dipped Single Scoop Ice Cream 3.59
Milkshake 4.29
Apple Blossom à la mode 4.79
Brownie Sundae 5.89
Ice Cream Sundae 5.09
Pecan Tart à la mode 5.68
Brownie Deluxe 3.99
Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich 5.29
Crunchy Coated Ice Cream Sundae in a House-made Waffle Bowl 4.79

 

[Janet B]

POP Century ... Breakfast Menu as of May 2013

Beverages
Cappuccino 3.39
Espresso 2.99
Iced French Vanilla 4.49
Iced Latte 3.99
Iced Mocha 4.49
Popaccino Iced French Vanilla, Vanilla Syrup, Espresso, and Ice 4.49
Strawberry and Banana Smoothie 4.99

Sides
Bacon 2.49
Chicken Sausage 2.49
Potato Casserole 2.49
Grits 2.79
Empanada Puff Pastry filled with Beef, Chorizo, Onions, and Spices 3.99
Guava Pastry House-made Pastry filled with Guava and Cream Cheese 2.69

Entrees
Bagel Breakfast Sandwich 6.99
Biscuit with Sausage Gravy and Scrambled Eggs Buttermilk Biscuit with Scrambled Eggs and smothered with House-made Sausage Gravy 6.29
Bounty Platter Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Chicken Sausage, Potato Casserole, French Toast, and Buttermilk Biscuit 8.79
Breakfast Burrito Scrambled Eggs, Shredded Beef, Provolone Cheese, Shredded Lettuce, and Diced Tomato in a Flour Tortilla 5.99
Cheese Omelet with a Buttermilk Biscuit 7.69
Corned Beef Hash Poached Eggs served over sauteed Corn Beef, Sweet Bell Peppers, Onions, and Roasted Potatoes 6.79
Create-Your-Own Yogurt Parfait Choose from a variety of your favorite Berries, Dried Fruits, Grains, Nuts and Seeds 5.59
Egg White Omelet Spinach, Mushroom, and Tomato with Strawberries and Apple Slices 7.69
Floridian Omelet Shrimp, Vine Ripe Tomatoes, and House-made Guacamole with a Buttermilk Biscuit 7.99
French Toast with Fresh Fruit Topping, Bacon, and Chicken Sausage 6.99
Ham and Cheese Omelet Smoked Ham and Cheddar Cheese with a Buttermilk Biscuit 7.99
Italian Omelet Italian Sausage, Sweet Bell Peppers, and Mozzarella Cheese with a Buttermilk Biscuit 7.99
Oatmeal 2.79
Pancakes with Fresh Fruit Topping, Bacon, and Chicken Sausage 6.99
POP Waffle with Fresh Fruit Topping, Bacon, and Chicken Sausage 7.39
Southwest Omelet Shredded Beef, Black Bean Salsa, and Chipotle Sour Cream with a Buttermilk Biscuit 7.99
Spanish Quiche Eggs, Plantains, Beef, Chorizo, Onion, Garlic, Cumin with a Buttermilk Biscuit 7.49
Vegetable Omelet Spinach, Red Pepper, Onion, Mushroom, and Cheddar Cheese with a Buttermilk Biscuit 7.69
Western Omelet Smoked Ham, Sweet Bell Peppers, Spanish Onion, and Cheddar Cheese with a Buttermilk Biscuit 7.99

Kids' Meals
Biscuit with Sausage Gravy and Scrambled Egg 4.99
Breakfast Platter Scrambled Eggs, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Sausage, and Potato Casserole 4.99
Cheese Omelet 4.99
Corned Beef Hash 4.99
Egg White Omelet Spinach, Mushrooms, and Tomato with Strawberries and Apple Slices 4.99
Floridian Omelet 4.99
French Toast with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Sausage 4.99
Ham and Cheese Omelet 4.99
Italian Omelet 4.99
Mickey-shaped Waffles with Fresh Fruit, Turkey Bacon, and Chicken Sausage 4.99
Pancakes with Fresh Fruit, Turkey Bacon, and Chicken Sausage 4.99
Southwest Omelet 4.99
Western Omelet Smoked Ham, Sweet Bell Peppers, Spanish Onion, and Cheese 4.99

Bakery/Snack Items
Assorted Danish 2.69
Assorted Muffins 2.79
Assorted Turnovers 2.69
Bagel with Cream Cheese 2.79
Banana Bread 3.29
Chocolate-filled Croissant 2.99
Cinnamon Roll 3.19
Coffee Crumb Cake 3.29
Crispy Treat 3.99
Freshly Baked Cookie 2.39
Fruit Cup 3.59

 

[stitchlovestink]

Yes, there are washer/dryers at the computer pool.

Stitchlovestink: Thanks for all the info! Hope you are having a great time!

And when are you returning in June??

This hasn't been a pleasure trip. Been helping DD with some health issues. Second time to urgent care today!! I'm becoming a pro with this element. I think I've seen the parks for about 3 hours!

Have learned SEVERAL new lessons this trip that I will post about when I get home! LoL

I return to POP on June 8... in just under a month. I've already warned them! Hahaha!

 

[figmentswife]

This hasn't been a pleasure trip. Been helping DD with some health issues. Second time to urgent care today!! I'm becoming a pro with this element. I think I've seen the parks for about 3 hours!

Have learned SEVERAL new lessons this trip that I will post about when I get home! LoL

I return to POP on June 8... in just under a month. I've already warned them! Hahaha!

Thanks for the info and praying for your DD. I hope all get better fast.

 

[stitchlovestink]

Thanks for the info and praying for your DD. I hope all get better fast.

Thank you...nothing too horrible.
But I felt she needed some 'adult' guidance in the medical system after a fiasco at Celebration Hospital ER back in january that resulted in a $14K bill!!!

 

[DizneyLizzy]

I return to POP on June 8... in just under a month. I've already warned them! Hahaha!

I'm heading to Pop on June 8th too...have a great trip! See you in the laundry room...ha.

 

[Janet B]

This hasn't been a pleasure trip. Been helping DD with some health issues. Second time to urgent care today!! I'm becoming a pro with this element. I think I've seen the parks for about 3 hours!

Have learned SEVERAL new lessons this trip that I will post about when I get home! LoL

I return to POP on June 8... in just under a month. I've already warned them! Hahaha!

Sorry to hear about your DD medical issues. Hopefully this second visit will be the last one needed.

Thank you...nothing too horrible.
But I felt she needed some 'adult' guidance in the medical system after a fiasco at Celebration Hospital ER back in january that resulted in a $14K bill!!!

Sure your DD is very thankful Mom is there with her!

 

[stitchlovestink]

Janet,
Do you want me to try to snap any pics of the new menus? I can't promise you that I will get to, but I will certainly try and I don't know that I will get to do the breakfast ones since I head home tomorrow...
But I'll see what I can do if you want them.