On a budget this trip - best value resort? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Deanie1 · 01-07-2013, 12:37 PM

I love POR and that is the only resort I have stayed at. We were planning on heading there again as I love the lushness of it, food court, pool, etc. But I just had a huge vet bill for my dog so we will have to do value this time. I don't know much about them so could anyone tell me which one they would choose. We would like a decent food court and I would like a fairly decent pool. We are 3 adults. TIA

Princess Disney Mom · 01-07-2013, 12:47 PM

I really like pop century. Especially the 80s section as they play music from that era.

stitchlovestink · 01-07-2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Deanie1

I love POR and that is the only resort I have stayed at. We were planning on heading there again as I love the lushness of it, food court, pool, etc. But I just had a huge vet bill for my dog so we will have to do value this time. I don't know much about them so could anyone tell me which one they would choose. We would like a decent food court and I would like a fairly decent pool. We are 3 adults. TIA

I highly recommend POP! I know there have been a few people coming back here with negative reports of POP, but honestly I think they are still in the minority. AND I also believe the ones who do not speak up and request a new room when they have multiple issues really shouldn't come on here and complain. You didn't advocate for yourself there, you really shouldn't be bashing here IMO.
Anyway, I have stayed at POP MANY times and have had very minor issues if any at all and they have been GREAT about taking care of those minor issues. I enjoy the food court at POP and you could also walk over GGbridge and visit the food court at AoA. I hear mixed reviews of it. Many like the food but don't care for busing their table since they use real plates/silverware there. But it would give you two Food courts to choose from esp if you request a room in a bldg close to GG bridge (bldgs 4, 5 or 3 even) Good Luck making your decision!!

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PrincessSuzanne · 01-07-2013, 01:03 PM

We haven't stayed at AoA yet, so the only other Value we will stay at is Pop, I would choose either of those. We got the Motel 6 feel at the All Stars. We have always had outstanding service at Pop.

tajz90 · 01-07-2013, 01:05 PM

Just back from AoA and unless you just want the new, I'd stay at Pop

phdhycster · 01-07-2013, 01:30 PM

Recently back from POP and loved it. Did not have any complaints!

wdw4rfam · 01-07-2013, 02:34 PM

Our family's favorite value is ASmo, but we also liked POP. For adults, you'd probably like POP the best.

alecshawn · 01-07-2013, 02:36 PM

IMHO...all star MUSIC tops them all. period

Disney_Ohana · 01-07-2013, 03:45 PM

We've had great experiences at Pop on our trips

amfie928 · 01-07-2013, 04:01 PM

POR is my favorite but this last trip we stayed at POP. I loved the food court and the beds were super squishy. I loved it. The only complaint was that you could hear the toilets flushing in other rooms. It's been a while since I stayed at a moderate but I don't remember that issue there. But that was no big deal.

The only other "complaint" is that it seemed like the bus stops for POP was always the last one at the parks!

jediranger3 · 01-07-2013, 04:18 PM

ASMu is our favorite, but I've only visited the others. I like the front to back setup, and usually get to stay in the middle Jazz section. Also, both pools are nice and big.

stargazertechie · 01-07-2013, 04:27 PM

POP, for sure!

bookgirl · 01-07-2013, 04:30 PM

My favorite is Music, mainly because it seemed to be the least 'busy' of the three all stars. I've never been attracted to PoP or Movies or Sports so havn't stayed there just looked at them, but as far as inside the rooms they are pretty much interchangable so it's really just what you prefer atmosphere wise. I did just do a stay at Art of Animation Little Mermaid rooms so standard size and amenities, and it was fine but I didn't like it as much as Music. I'm not a fan of the big oversized icons and Music was a little more understated.

Music had less 'kid' appeal so both times I've stayed there the adults have seemed to out number the kids. No cartoony type icons, just well music related ones. The quiet pool at the back of the resort was quiet (I was right next to it last trip) and not a lot of kids around as the main pool is very close (Music is compact) and most of them were up there. No bar at the back pool but don't know how important that is too you.

Of course it was also the very first I ever stayed at WDW so it does have a special memory for me.

disneycrazi · 01-07-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by alecshawn

IMHO...all star MUSIC tops them all. period

Agree stayed at all but AOA and Music was our fav! Will never stay at POP again. Our def least fav of them all! Side note...we were in the Jazz building, close to transportation and main hall but away from pool noise.

FancyNancy · 01-07-2013, 07:20 PM

I think I'm in the minority here but my favorite value is All Star Sports. The Surfboard Bay pool is absolutely gorgeous and its a quick walk to the food court and the main hall from any of the buildings!

01-07-2013, 12:37 PM	#1
Deanie1 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2012 Location: BRitish Columbia Posts: 100	On a budget this trip - best value resort? I love POR and that is the only resort I have stayed at. We were planning on heading there again as I love the lushness of it, food court, pool, etc. But I just had a huge vet bill for my dog so we will have to do value this time. I don't know much about them so could anyone tell me which one they would choose. We would like a decent food court and I would like a fairly decent pool. We are 3 adults. TIA

01-07-2013, 12:47 PM	#2
Princess Disney Mom DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington DC Posts: 2,077	I really like pop century. Especially the 80s section as they play music from that era. __________________ Disney Dreaming..... 2003 - Contemporary 2004 - Disneyland/Contemporary/Shades of Green 2005 - DoubleTree WDW/ POP/ Shades of Green 2006 - Contemporary X 2/ DoubleTree WDW/ POFQ/ All Stars Music Resort 2007 - POP X 3/ Double Tree WDW 2008 - Disneyland/ BoardWalk / Off Site WDW 2009 - Offsite/Doubletree at WDW/Contemporary/Boardwalk 2010 - Disneyland / Doubletree at WDW/ Hilton Bonnet Creek/ Music Resort 2011 - Hilton Bonnet Creek/ Port Orleans Riverside 2012 - Hilton Bonnet Creek 2013- Disneyland / Grand Floridian

01-07-2013, 01:03 PM	#4
PrincessSuzanne Guess I will be eating crow tonight Good thing I can be quiet when necessary Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phenix City, Alabama/War Eagle...Go Tigers Posts: 9,366	We haven't stayed at AoA yet, so the only other Value we will stay at is Pop, I would choose either of those. We got the Motel 6 feel at the All Stars. We have always had outstanding service at Pop. __________________

01-07-2013, 02:34 PM	#7
wdw4rfam DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 1,136	Our family's favorite value is ASmo, but we also liked POP. For adults, you'd probably like POP the best. __________________ 2013-POR 12 days2012- POR- 9 days2011- All Star Music-10 days 2010- POFQ- 10 days 2009- All Star Movies- 8 days 2008- All Star Movies- 8 days 2006- Pop Cent.- 7 days AllStar Movies 7 days 2004-Fl Resident....too many to list 2003-Grosvenor 2002- All star movies- 5 days

01-07-2013, 03:45 PM	#9
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01-07-2013, 01:05 PM	#5
tajz90 Mama D Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,376	Just back from AoA and unless you just want the new, I'd stay at Pop

01-07-2013, 01:30 PM	#6
phdhycster Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 40	Recently back from POP and loved it. Did not have any complaints!

01-07-2013, 02:36 PM	#8
alecshawn WDW Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 215	IMHO...all star MUSIC tops them all. period

01-07-2013, 04:01 PM	#10
amfie928 Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Brecksville, Ohio Posts: 40	POR is my favorite but this last trip we stayed at POP. I loved the food court and the beds were super squishy. I loved it. The only complaint was that you could hear the toilets flushing in other rooms. It's been a while since I stayed at a moderate but I don't remember that issue there. But that was no big deal. The only other "complaint" is that it seemed like the bus stops for POP was always the last one at the parks!

01-07-2013, 04:18 PM	#11
jediranger3 Disney and Universal Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 48	ASMu is our favorite, but I've only visited the others. I like the front to back setup, and usually get to stay in the middle Jazz section. Also, both pools are nice and big. __________________ Aug 1991- Grosvenor Resort - July 1999- Caribbean Beach Resort - June 2001- Off site (Days Inn Lakeside) - Sept 2006- All-Star Music - June 2013- All Star Music

01-07-2013, 04:27 PM	#12
stargazertechie Toy Story Midway Maniac Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,415	POP, for sure! __________________ 11 Trips total including POFQ, ASMU, CBR, AKL, WL, POP, and a trip to Disneyland! Currently booked at POP and BCV Thinking about buying pins from ebay and getting into pin trading? PLEASE READ THIS FIRST!

01-07-2013, 04:30 PM	#13
bookgirl I don't eat onions-they squelch when you bite into them I don't eat raisins-they look like dried up bugs Can we say food issues? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: In a OK state Posts: 4,620	My favorite is Music, mainly because it seemed to be the least 'busy' of the three all stars. I've never been attracted to PoP or Movies or Sports so havn't stayed there just looked at them, but as far as inside the rooms they are pretty much interchangable so it's really just what you prefer atmosphere wise. I did just do a stay at Art of Animation Little Mermaid rooms so standard size and amenities, and it was fine but I didn't like it as much as Music. I'm not a fan of the big oversized icons and Music was a little more understated. Music had less 'kid' appeal so both times I've stayed there the adults have seemed to out number the kids. No cartoony type icons, just well music related ones. The quiet pool at the back of the resort was quiet (I was right next to it last trip) and not a lot of kids around as the main pool is very close (Music is compact) and most of them were up there. No bar at the back pool but don't know how important that is too you. Of course it was also the very first I ever stayed at WDW so it does have a special memory for me. __________________ DL 03/2000 Offsite WDW MK 1/2009 ASMu WDW The Rest of it 09/2011 BC & POFQ Family Trip/Solo Trip WDW FOOD & WINE/HARRY POTTER 10/2012 AoA/POFQ/ASMu WDW Mother/Daughter Food and Wine Adventure 10/2013 POFQ Last edited by bookgirl; 01-07-2013 at 04:36 PM.

01-07-2013, 07:20 PM	#15
FancyNancy Princess Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 467	I think I'm in the minority here but my favorite value is All Star Sports. The Surfboard Bay pool is absolutely gorgeous and its a quick walk to the food court and the main hall from any of the buildings! __________________

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