I agree with CR Resort Fan. Its hard, impossible really to compare the two. I love Pop Century, the food court, fun icons and the value (no pun intended) of it all make me extremely happy when I stay there. On the other hand at the CR, you would have the proximity to the MK and monorail, a nicer pool with a slide and hot tub, larger room with a balcony, queen sized beds and all the other amenities of a deluxe. So if you can afford it and if you can get in, than go for it. But while most will say the CR totally surpasses Pop, that's sort of like saying a BMW surpasses a Ford. It does but at a huge price difference that in the end may not make your vaction any better. Only you can decide if that price difference is worth it. I don't think Pop will make you or your kids feel like you got jipped. And also, if staying at the CR will make your budget whimper don't do it. Even though you have free dining, there's always a ton of expenses and stuff that comes up on a Disney trip, even when you eat for free! Good luck, I don't think you can make a wrong choice!