Did I make the right choice from ASM to Pop?

[crihfij]

My DD (age 8) and I are going to Disney at the end of October. We had initially booked ASM but a good deal came up for Pop so we switched. Did I make the right choice changing resorts? I have not stayed at either one.

 

[yecats]

I think that you will enjoy Pop just as much as you would have enjoyd ASM. I wouldn't worry about it, you'll have a wonderful trip no matter what.

 

[WEDWDW]

My DD (age 8) and I are going to Disney at the end of October. We had initially booked ASM but a good deal came up for Pop so we switched. Did I make the right choice changing resorts? I have not stayed at either one.

Is ASM All-Star Music or All-Star Movies?I think an eight year old would definitely prefer Pop Century over All-Star Music,but might slightly prefer All-Star Movies over Pop Century.I think she will really enjoy Pop Century though.I mean you are an eight year old at Walt Disney World staying at a Walt Disney World resort-what's not to like!

 

[crihfij]

We were going to stay at All-Star Movies (sorry - first time!!)

 

[WEDWDW]

We were going to stay at All-Star Movies (sorry - first time!!)

No apology necessary-the abbreviations we use on here can sometimes get confusing for all of us! Welcome to the DIS!Is this your first trip to WDW?If you have any questions about Pop Century let me know.It is a really nice resort and was just opened in 2003.It offers some things that the All-Stars do not such as a lake,a bar/lounge area in the food court,certain rooms have a view of Spaceship Earth and the Tower of Terror Hotel,and the high fireworks from IllumiNations and Wishes can be seen from parts of Pop Century.

 

[crihfij]

I do have a question about what room to request. With the deal that we were offered, we had to take a standard room. Is any one better than the other. I was kind of hoping to get near the Hippy Dippy pool because my daughter loves to swim. This will actually be my 8th trip to Disney but we have a timeshare so we usually stay there. I thought this would be easier with just my daughter and I since we wouldn't have to rent a car. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[WEDWDW]

I do have a question about what room to request. With the deal that we were offered, we had to take a standard room. Is any one better than the other. I was kind of hoping to get near the Hippy Dippy pool because my daughter loves to swim. This will actually be my 8th trip to Disney but we have a timeshare so we usually stay there. I thought this would be easier with just my daughter and I since we wouldn't have to rent a car. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

I would suggest the 1950s section.It has its own pool in the shape of a bowling pin!It also has its own laundry.It also has HUGE icons of both Lady and The Tramp as wall as a four story tall "jukebox".The thing I like best about the 1950s is that some rooms face the lake and from these rooms there is a view of Spaceship Earth and the high fireworks from IllumiNations and Wishes.I think they have recently reclassified some of the 1950s rooms as preferred rooms,but I think those are the rooms closest to the main building and not the ones facing the lake.

 

[LisaBi]

When I go with my DS, I prefer ASMo to POP, but not enough that I wouldn't book POP if I could get a lower rate at POP.

 

[figaromeetsmarie]

I have to honestly say that I did not like the All Star Movies at all. That is just my personal preference though and I am sure many people have had a GREAT time there. I have stayed at the Pop twice and LOVE it! I think you have made the right choice. The Pop feels a lot nicer than ASMovies!