POP Century~Unofficially the Grooviest FAQ Thread #8~July 2013

[jcarwash]

I have a question. So I know for sure I want quiet. I know I want 4th floor - lake view. Here's my question- do I want near an elevator or near the stairs ? Out of convenience I would like to know. We don't mind stairs if its gonna get us there quicker and efficiently.

I always request ground floor for convenience with a stroller.

Since there are stairs available at the ends of the buildings and in the center, I think they are more convenient than elevators, which are only in the center of each building.

The one time I stayed on floor 3 in the 90's I tended to use the stairs as it was quicker than waiting for the elevators.

 

[Kat016]

The WDW website specifically mentions refrigerators as an included amenity for Pop Century. (edit: Let me revise that. I just looked at the website, and it does not list refrigerators. I could have sworn it was there when I booked a few weeks ago. It's possible that they removed that from the amenities list since then. Can anyone confirm if the Disney website ever did list refrigerator as a room amenity? With this in mind, much of what I say in the rest of this post might not be 100% fair or accurate)

If you don't have a working refrigerator, then you are not getting what you paid for. Disney should therefore either provide a refrigerator or compensate you in some way.

The CM that said they are "complimentary" and therefore they don't owe you anything was basically just misinformed. They are not free or complimentary refrigerators, they are an included amenity as listed when you book your room. It's not a lottery where you may or may not get lucky and get one. By the free/complimentary logic, Disney could give you a room with no beds, no TV, no air conditioning... just an empty room, and then say that all those other things are simply free add ons that you don't pay for, so you might get them, you might not. Obviously that's simply not true.

People book POP rooms with the advanced knowledge that you're getting a refrigerator. Unless they tell you before you make your reservations that a refrigerator won't be available, you are entitled to reasonable compensation.

I specifically looked for the refrigerator when we booked last October for this October and yes, it was listed as being part of the room amenities. They probably removed it for bow because they are replacing them.

 

[melnbil]

My son is insisting on staying in the 80's/90's building. He loves the Rubic's Cubes. I am booking standard pool view. I prefer first floor (he tends to fall asleep on the bus and 80lbs dead weight is no fun to carry). Would building 7 be the best due to convenience to laundry. I know, I know, laundry on vacation but with being there 12 days, I have no choice. The walk to the buses doesn't bother us. My husband usually gets coffee in the am so the walk will be nice for him. Thanks for any input.

 

[angelmom27]

The WDW website specifically mentions refrigerators as an included amenity for Pop Century. (edit: Let me revise that. I just looked at the website, and it does not list refrigerators. I could have sworn it was there when I booked a few weeks ago. It's possible that they removed that from the amenities list since then. Can anyone confirm if the Disney website ever did list refrigerator as a room amenity? With this in mind, much of what I say in the rest of this post might not be 100% fair or accurate)

If you don't have a working refrigerator, then you are not getting what you paid for. Disney should therefore either provide a refrigerator or compensate you in some way.

The CM that said they are "complimentary" and therefore they don't owe you anything was basically just misinformed. They are not free or complimentary refrigerators, they are an included amenity as listed when you book your room. It's not a lottery where you may or may not get lucky and get one. By the free/complimentary logic, Disney could give you a room with no beds, no TV, no air conditioning... just an empty room, and then say that all those other things are simply free add ons that you don't pay for, so you might get them, you might not. Obviously that's simply not true.

People book POP rooms with the advanced knowledge that you're getting a refrigerator. Unless they tell you before you make your reservations that a refrigerator won't be available, you are entitled to reasonable compensation.

See they think they have the jump. Now the question is when it was removed as an ammenity was the price adjusted accordingly too. Which I doubt it was but that would only be fair if they are taking away an amenity. Since we all know the prices were bumped up to cover the charge of the fridges being added.

 

[chrispeto]

See they think they have the jump. Now the question is when it was removed as an ammenity was the price adjusted accordingly too. Which I doubt it was but that would only be fair if they are taking away an amenity. Since we all know the prices were bumped up to cover the charge of the fridges being added.

when I booked my trip in may the website did not list fridges as an amenity, when I called to,pay off my trip,in June, I requested a fridge and that is when I was told the rooms have them.

 

[::Snow_White::]

Update: we went back to the front dek this morning and asked again. They asked if it was medical purpose and we said no but they did credit us the $15 a night. Quick and easy, thanks!

 

[EpcotBill]

Update: we went back to the front dek this morning and asked again. They asked if it was medical purpose and we said no but they did credit us the $15 a night. Quick and easy, thanks!

You're welcome.

 

[DonoMoose]

Hmmm, now I want to know for sure! We are staying at AKL the second half our trip and I'd love it if this were true! I could see how the chefs could not know this was offered in a resort shop. I always look at the special diet offerings when we are visiting other resorts but that is one I haven't paid much attention to. Thanks for sharing!

I would definitely call the Resort. Check this thread out, it has the phone numbers to different resorts. Good Luck

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2437212

 

[DonoMoose]

I have probably a very silly question.. Don't ask why but every time I hear "lake view" I picture far toward the backs of the buildings lol... Are there lake view rooms that are close enough to the main hall???

 

[tracydeech]

I always request ground floor for convenience with a stroller.

Since there are stairs available at the ends of the buildings and in the center, I think they are more convenient than elevators, which are only in the center of each building.

The one time I stayed on floor 3 in the 90's I tended to use the stairs as it was quicker than waiting for the elevators.

Thx. That helps. I will probably see when I check in if I can get 4th floor near the end by stairs.

 

[jcarwash]

I have probably a very silly question.. Don't ask why but every time I hear "lake view" I picture far toward the backs of the buildings lol... Are there lake view rooms that are close enough to the main hall???

Yes. Buildings 3, 4, 5, and 6 all have rooms where the window faces Hourglass Lake, and all these buildings are considered close to Classic Hall.

Building 3 is a 50's building, 4 and 5 are the two 60's buildings, and 6 is a 70's building.

 

[Disneymama5816]

After looking at the TA site again, I did notice that "beverage cooler" is still listed as an amenity. Took a picture of the page to take on my trip in two weeks.

 

[smidgy]

I think you will be just fine with a std room. There are many std rooms that are GREAT LOCATIONS!! And are easily and just as quickly accessible as preferred rooms. I would request to be in the 50's or 60's if I was you. I think those would be ideal locations for you with your mom! Enjoy your trip!!

I would definitely request 1st floor.

 

[Kat016]

After looking at the TA site again, I did notice that "beverage cooler" is still listed as an amenity. Took a picture of the page to take on my trip in two weeks.

Lol good idea!

 

[Team Bunch]

What time do you try to leave the resort by for a 9:00 rope drop?

 

[PhoenixStrength]

What time do you try to leave the resort by for a 9:00 rope drop?

I'm usually at the Bus stop around 8:15. That usually gets me there by 8:45 and not at the back of the line to get in.

 

[smitch425]

What time do you try to leave the resort by for a 9:00 rope drop?

I would get to the bus stop by 8am at the latest. We got there at 8am last year and were late to our PL appointments for 9:10am. A bus didn't come until 8:40, but that was very unusual. That is the only time we have ever waited more than 20 minutes for a bus in all of our years at POP.

 

[Team Bunch]

Thanks for the replies.

 

[Kat016]

Thanks for the replies.

Good question....we want to do rope drop one day too.

 

[melnbil]

My son is insisting on staying in the 80's/90's building. He loves the Rubic's Cubes. I am booking standard pool view. I prefer first floor (he tends to fall asleep on the bus and 80lbs dead weight is no fun to carry). Would building 7 be the best due to convenience to laundry. I know, I know, laundry on vacation but with being there 12 days, I have no choice. The walk to the buses doesn't bother us. My husband usually gets coffee in the am so the walk will be nice for him. Thanks for any input.

I think my question got overlooked. Any ideas or opinions?