All Star Music or Pop Century? - The DIS Discussion Forums

WDWlover717 · 10-22-2012, 07:44 PM

Hello, DIS Friends!

DH and I are booking trip tonight for December 19-24. We are wanting to stay value. Art of Animation is a little pricey, so we are looking at ASMu and POP. The only resort we have not stayed at is ASMu. I know this resort is older and I was wanting to know if it has been refurbed in the last several years? Out of these two resorts, which would you pick and why?

soblessed · 10-23-2012, 06:11 PM

I stayed at POP the year it opened we loved it. Stayed in the 80's building (Pac-man) it was very clean and the buses were efficient. The food court was typical nothing exceptional.

Stayed at Music in 2010 and it was also clean and lots of fun. We loved the movies/activities at the pool and the CM's were all very friendly. Music was recently renovated.

Since you wanted to stay at AoA I would pick POP because you can walk over to AoA and take pictures. And you would have another dining option. POP has movies and activities by the pool as well.

I was having this same dilemma (sports or movies).

You can't go wrong with either choice. Enjoy your trip

ADisneyQueen · 10-23-2012, 07:06 PM

I would pick POP b/c of AOA being close to visit and also you can ask for a lakeview room at no additional cost.

Good Morning Dewdrop · 10-23-2012, 07:22 PM

We stayed at POP once and to us it felt "too big" compared to the All Stars.

That said I do agree with the PP it would be fun for you to stay at POP and walk over to AoA to see it and to visit their food court.

msmith07101 · 10-23-2012, 08:39 PM

I have stayed at both, though Music was many years ago. We are staying at Pop in a few weeks. 2 reasons...I really liked it when I stayed 2 years ago...good food court, busses were good...was a good experience. And my sisters family is staying in a suite at AoA, so we choose Pop so we could be close to each other. I don't think you can go wrong either way.

Belle83 · 10-23-2012, 09:06 PM

I haven't stayed at either but would pick AS Music. I just like the theme more, really. Plus, it's fun to try new resorts.

My one concern that time of year would be buses, since I think Pop has its own bus and the All-Stars share. I don't think they share during such a busy time, though?

jsw1114 · 10-23-2012, 09:14 PM

We stayed at pop in 2008 and loved every min, we were in the 50s buildings not too far from main building then went to movies in 2011 we were less than impressed we were all the way at the back towards a parking lot the buses were horrible because they run all three all stars we did enjoy the food court but the walk to the main building felt like forever. We went back this past sept and my husband made me choose a moderate because we just felt like at movies we were the bottom of the barrel so to speak. We stayed at POR and it was really nice it was also the first time we stayed in a preferred room we were close to everything. I just don't know if it was worth the money, we only sleep there, I want to go back to POP next year

jenrose66 · 10-23-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by WDWlover717

Hello, DIS Friends!

DH and I are booking trip tonight for December 19-24. We are wanting to stay value. Art of Animation is a little pricey, so we are looking at ASMu and POP. The only resort we have not stayed at is ASMu. I know this resort is older and I was wanting to know if it has been refurbed in the last several years? Out of these two resorts, which would you pick and why?

I have stayed at both and I prefer POP. I like the pools better, I like the food court better, I like the layout of the food court and gift shop better, and I like the theme better.

However, if you are looking for a smaller and more quiet resort experience you should go for ASMu.

Zippa D Doodah · 10-23-2012, 10:47 PM

I have stayed at Music twice and will soon be making my fourth stay at Pop. I prefer Pop because of the dedicated bus service and proximity to all parks (as compared to Music which is a bit more remote). I also like Pop's food court, the lake, and how it is compact. I look forward to making that stroll over to AoA to check things out there too.
Music is a decent place to stay too. I think it has had a refurb since I stayed there last 6-7 years ago.

princessallegra · 10-23-2012, 11:09 PM

We vastly prefer Asmu. The beds at Pop are rock hard.

maxiesmom · 10-24-2012, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Belle83

My one concern that time of year would be buses, since I think Pop has its own bus and the All-Stars share. I don't think they share during such a busy time, though?

I've stayed at the All Star resorts 4 times now. Each resort has its own bus way more often than they share. And when they share it adds maybe 5 minutes to the trip, as the resorts are all connected by their parking lots.

I've booked the Pop twice, but always changed my reservation. I like the smaller size of the All Stars compared to the Pop. And I like that the food court and gift shop are not connected as they are at the Pop. Seems like a weird design, to have to cut thru one to get to the other.

Shmily1 · 10-24-2012, 07:18 AM

I've stayed at POP 9 times and ASMusic many times. I much prefer ASMusic. The reasons I like it better are it's smaller and easier to maneuver, the decor, the sections are fun to go to and take random pictures, the pools are not overly crowded, and the buses rarely share and even when they do, they are not nearly as crowded as the buses at POP. DS22 loves to try all the resorts and I do too, but sometimes I just have to get me some ASMusic in so I book that.

ang · 10-24-2012, 08:28 AM

I stand at both, we prefer Pop. When stayed at Music we has a lot of school kids there at the time. We went to music in Dec. the first week. But we did enjoy it there.

JessM · 10-24-2012, 09:11 AM

I would chose the Pop Century. It has a better layout and a dedicated bus. I have never been there that close to Christmas but I would assume the dedicated bus alone would make all the difference! We also enjoyed the food court and the layout more. Having everything (gift-shop, food court, bus stop, check-in) in one central location is great. After you load on a bus to go to a park there is not stopping to pick other guests up at different areas.

I have stayed at Pop pretty much every year since they opened and I love it! This is coming from someone who was used to Deluxe Resorts! We have stayed at the Contemporary, Poly, Beach Club, and Yacht club but love the valve and convenience of Pop.

Have a great trip!

JennyDrake · 10-24-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Good Morning Dewdrop

We stayed at POP once and to us it felt "too big" compared to the All Stars.

That said I do agree with the PP it would be fun for you to stay at POP and walk over to AoA to see it and to visit their food court.

Ditto!

10-22-2012, 07:44 PM	#1
WDWlover717 Becoming a WDW pro, one trip at a time! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 51	All Star Music or Pop Century? Hello, DIS Friends! DH and I are booking trip tonight for December 19-24. We are wanting to stay value. Art of Animation is a little pricey, so we are looking at ASMu and POP. The only resort we have not stayed at is ASMu. I know this resort is older and I was wanting to know if it has been refurbed in the last several years? Out of these two resorts, which would you pick and why? __________________ *“Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, and dreams are forever.” - Walt Disney* ME(28): DH(32): Our Trips To Walt Disney World: March 2008-Pop Century Resort-DH's FIRST TRIP TO DISNEY September 2010-All Star Sports Resort-ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION July 2011-Pop Century Resort-MY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION May 2012-All Star Movies Resort-"JUST BECAUSE" TRIP December 2012-Pop Century-NEW HOME/NEW JOB CELEBRATION

10-23-2012, 07:06 PM	#3
ADisneyQueen DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: PA Posts: 3,346	I would pick POP b/c of AOA being close to visit and also you can ask for a lakeview room at no additional cost. __________________ Our Family DH Me DD16 DD12, DC 18 RIP, DC 1 Dec.2001-First family trip to WDW, ASMovies Nov.2003-CSR,Oct. 2004-Offsite at HIFS(now Nick Hotel)March 2006-POP,Easter March 2008- POP Christmas 2009-CBR and RI Seaworld,June 2012-POP Aug 2013- LM at AOA and CSR?

10-23-2012, 07:22 PM	#4
Good Morning Dewdrop DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 2,545	We stayed at POP once and to us it felt "too big" compared to the All Stars. That said I do agree with the PP it would be fun for you to stay at POP and walk over to AoA to see it and to visit their food court. __________________ Next Trip - AS Music September 2013 Previous Magical Adventures: AP #2 January 2013 - AS Music: October 2012 - AS Music; September 2012 - AoA - LM opening day!; April 2012 - AS Sports; January/February 2012 - AS Music AP #1 September 2011 - AS Music; May 2011 - AS Music - D23 Scavenger Hunt - Team "Pixie Dust"!!; February 2011 - AS Music; December 2010 - POFQ; September 2010 - AS Music September 2009 - AS Music & CBR January 2009 - AS Music January 2008 - POP January 2007 - AS Movies BARK and GROWL and SCREECH and ROAR STOMP and JUMP and LEAP and SOAR

10-23-2012, 08:39 PM	#5
msmith07101 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 830	I have stayed at both, though Music was many years ago. We are staying at Pop in a few weeks. 2 reasons...I really liked it when I stayed 2 years ago...good food court, busses were good...was a good experience. And my sisters family is staying in a suite at AoA, so we choose Pop so we could be close to each other. I don't think you can go wrong either way. __________________ '94 Port Orleans French Qtr/'95 Caribbean Beach Resort/'97 Coronado Springs/'01 All Star Music/'02 Sandals Royal Caribbean Jamaica/'05 CBR/'07 Disneyland & California Adventure- offsite/'08 Beaches Boscobel Jamaica/May 23,09 Disney Magic December 2009 WDW CBR & Universal RPR June 2010 Venice & Rome Italy December 2010 Pop Century...to see my son & his HS marching band perform at WDW & US Macy's Parade!! November 2012 Pop Century November 2013- NYC- Macys Parade HS Band Trip

10-23-2012, 09:06 PM	#6
Belle83 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,069	I haven't stayed at either but would pick AS Music. I just like the theme more, really. Plus, it's fun to try new resorts. My one concern that time of year would be buses, since I think Pop has its own bus and the All-Stars share. I don't think they share during such a busy time, though? __________________ \| 1991 Disneyland \| 1995 Disneyland \| 1998 WDW (Caribbean Beach) \| 1999 Disneyland \| 2000 WDW (Port Orleans French Quarter) \| 2000 Disney Cruise (Magic) \| 2003 Disneyland \| 2004 WDW (Caribbean Beach) \| 2011 WDW (Dolphin) \| 2012 WDW (Port Orleans Riverside) \| 2013 WDW (Coronado Springs) Dec. 2012 Trip Report: The One Where We Got Engaged

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10-23-2012, 06:11 PM	#2
soblessed Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 4	I stayed at POP the year it opened we loved it. Stayed in the 80's building (Pac-man) it was very clean and the buses were efficient. The food court was typical nothing exceptional. Stayed at Music in 2010 and it was also clean and lots of fun. We loved the movies/activities at the pool and the CM's were all very friendly. Music was recently renovated. Since you wanted to stay at AoA I would pick POP because you can walk over to AoA and take pictures. And you would have another dining option. POP has movies and activities by the pool as well. I was having this same dilemma (sports or movies). You can't go wrong with either choice. Enjoy your trip

10-23-2012, 09:14 PM	#7
jsw1114 Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 100	We stayed at pop in 2008 and loved every min, we were in the 50s buildings not too far from main building then went to movies in 2011 we were less than impressed we were all the way at the back towards a parking lot the buses were horrible because they run all three all stars we did enjoy the food court but the walk to the main building felt like forever. We went back this past sept and my husband made me choose a moderate because we just felt like at movies we were the bottom of the barrel so to speak. We stayed at POR and it was really nice it was also the first time we stayed in a preferred room we were close to everything. I just don't know if it was worth the money, we only sleep there, I want to go back to POP next year

10-23-2012, 10:47 PM	#9
Zippa D Doodah Suffering from Fairy Alienation. Is there a program for that? I'm such a shameless taghound! I am an unabashed Q-tipper ! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Radiator Springs, NC Posts: 15,376	I have stayed at Music twice and will soon be making my fourth stay at Pop. I prefer Pop because of the dedicated bus service and proximity to all parks (as compared to Music which is a bit more remote). I also like Pop's food court, the lake, and how it is compact. I look forward to making that stroll over to AoA to check things out there too. Music is a decent place to stay too. I think it has had a refurb since I stayed there last 6-7 years ago.

10-23-2012, 11:09 PM	#10
princessallegra They call me Mrs. Disney Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 2,117	We vastly prefer Asmu. The beds at Pop are rock hard. __________________ ASMU '95WL '05POP/POFQ '06ASMU '07POLY CL '09WL CL June '10ASMu Suite Nov '10CSR June '11POR Princess 1/2 '12ASp/CSR/AKL '12 ToT 10 Miler

10-24-2012, 07:18 AM	#12
Shmily1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GA--not far from WDW! Posts: 4,799	I've stayed at POP 9 times and ASMusic many times. I much prefer ASMusic. The reasons I like it better are it's smaller and easier to maneuver, the decor, the sections are fun to go to and take random pictures, the pools are not overly crowded, and the buses rarely share and even when they do, they are not nearly as crowded as the buses at POP. DS22 loves to try all the resorts and I do too, but sometimes I just have to get me some ASMusic in so I book that. __________________ Mickey Mom's Club member me DH DS23 DD22 DGS3 DGS

10-24-2012, 08:28 AM	#13
ang "My life, my love, my children" Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,135	I stand at both, we prefer Pop. When stayed at Music we has a lot of school kids there at the time. We went to music in Dec. the first week. But we did enjoy it there. __________________ off site 1994 Port Orleans Resort 1995Caribbean Resort 1996 All Start Movie Resort 1999: All Star Movies Resort 2000 All Star Music Resort 2003 Pop Century 2004 Pop Century aug/2007 Pop Century June/2009 Royal Pacific Hotel 2011

10-24-2012, 09:11 AM	#14
JessM We all have a dream Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 330	I would chose the Pop Century. It has a better layout and a dedicated bus. I have never been there that close to Christmas but I would assume the dedicated bus alone would make all the difference! We also enjoyed the food court and the layout more. Having everything (gift-shop, food court, bus stop, check-in) in one central location is great. After you load on a bus to go to a park there is not stopping to pick other guests up at different areas. I have stayed at Pop pretty much every year since they opened and I love it! This is coming from someone who was used to Deluxe Resorts! We have stayed at the Contemporary, Poly, Beach Club, and Yacht club but love the valve and convenience of Pop. Have a great trip! __________________ Me (23) DBF (24)

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