Disney's POP CENTURY RESORT Information & Questions

[Kimberly9701]

The Values all have Luggage Services.

Whew..ok. One more question (deciding between POP or BWI for 1 night on Black Friday)-

Is it a possibility that a bus will be full on crowded dates, and that you may have to wait a long time for another to/from the parks?

 

[dansdad]

Whew..ok. One more question (deciding between POP or BWI for 1 night on Black Friday)-

Is it a possibility that a bus will be full on crowded dates, and that you may have to wait a long time for another to/from the parks?

That's a possibility at any resort during the Holidays.

 

[Kimberly9701]

That's a possibility at any resort during the Holidays.

Except for BWI, since we are only doing Epcot and would be able to walk. Is it a walk worth $400 though,...that's the question that I haven't yet answered.lol

 

[dansdad]

Except for BWI, since we are only doing Epcot and would be able to walk. Is it a walk worth $400 though,...that's the question that I haven't yet answered.lol

Ah, I see. Your original question said to and from the parks, not Epcot specifically. That changes things a bit. On the way to Epcot, even if you had to wait for another bus one should be by in about 10-15 minutes. To me, that extra 15 minutes is not worth $400.

To avoid the mob scene after the park closes we usually grab a snack and plop down on a bench to people watch for about 30-45 minutes. Then we stroll to the bus stops and normally walk right onto a bus and are on our way.

 

[Kimberly9701]

Ah, I see. Your original question said to and from the parks, not Epcot specifically. That changes things a bit. On the way to Epcot, even if you had to wait for another bus one should be by in about 10-15 minutes. To me, that extra 15 minutes is not worth $400.

To avoid the mob scene after the park closes we usually grab a snack and plop down on a bench to people watch for about 30-45 minutes. Then we stroll to the bus stops and normally walk right onto a bus and are on our way.

Yeah, I should have specified that. We have 4 nights books post cruise at a different resort, but I decided to add one night pre cruise to be able to fit in a (almost) full day at Epcot for CP and Holidays around the World.
That's great advice on grabbing a snack! It's predicted to be a 9/10 crowd day..so probably the best option.

 

[prettypatchesmsu]

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2016/02/17/review-the-king-whoopie-pie-at-everything

Thanks for this, don't know how I missed this as I read that blog. Sad to see the cupcake go. The Whoopie pies look really tiny!

 

[Disneylover99]

Thanks for this, don't know how I missed this as I read that blog. Sad to see the cupcake go. The Whoopie pies look really tiny!

I'm not a cupcake fan, but I always loved the King cupcake. Hopefully it will return one day.

 

[DH-2-mamaduck]

How many of you bring Coffee Maker with to make coffee or to make hot water for use in the room (French Press Coffee, Tea, Oatmeal, Easy Mac, etc) or go down to the Food Court and get hot water?

 

[Disneylover99]

How many of you bring Coffee Maker with to make coffee or to make hot water for use in the room (French Press Coffee, Tea, Oatmeal, Easy Mac, etc) or go down to the Food Court and get hot water?

I go to the food court. I hate making coffee. Plus a coffee maker just adds more unnecessary clutter to the room.

 

[Woodmnky]

How many of you bring Coffee Maker with to make coffee or to make hot water for use in the room (French Press Coffee, Tea, Oatmeal, Easy Mac, etc) or go down to the Food Court and get hot water?

We have a small coffee maker that we take with us. I set it up the night before and keep it next to the sink. When I am done with it in the morning I put it in the back corner of the shelf above the closet. It doesn't take up too much space and it is so nice to not have to go to the food court just to get some coffee (also, I'm not a coffee snob by any means but the coffee in the food court was horrible). I bought this coffee maker just for travel because it does not have a carafe or any glass that can break. http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-Programmable-Brewstation-48274/dp/B000Z4RKYU

 

[BillSears]

...now that they removed the alarm clocks in the rooms, that frees up the outlet.

So no rooms have an alarm clock? I'm here at Pop right now and thought it was odd that mine was missing. Can we request an alarm clock if we want one? All week long I've been oversleeping because I really have no idea what time it is. I don't wear a watch or use a smart phone, I just depend on clocks.

 

[CJK]

So no rooms have an alarm clock? I'm here at Pop right now and thought it was odd that mine was missing. Can we request an alarm clock if we want one? All week long I've been oversleeping because I really have no idea what time it is. I don't wear a watch or use a smart phone, I just depend on clocks.

Yes, call housekeeping!! We did this in March and had one delivered within 30 minutes. Enjoy your trip!

 

[Huff]

How many of you bring Coffee Maker with to make coffee or to make hot water for use in the room (French Press Coffee, Tea, Oatmeal, Easy Mac, etc) or go down to the Food Court and get hot water?

On our last trip I had to fly nearby on business and get a rental car. On the way to Pop I stopped at Walmart and picked up a $12 coffee maker and $7 toaster to use for the week. Family flew in to meet up. We left them in the room for someone else to use as they were too big to fit in luggage. Who knows if mousekeeping tossed them or not.

Someone needs to setup a coffee maker, toaster swap like they had going for years for fridges at POP!

 

[BillSears]

Yes, call housekeeping!! We did this in March and had one delivered within 30 minutes. Enjoy your trip!

Thanks! I will/am enjoying my trip!

 

[epe105]

Do they sell cases of bottled water at Pop? I heard they do at AoA.

 

[dansdad]

Do they sell cases of bottled water at Pop? I heard they do at AoA.

Yup. They are $6.69 for 24 of the 12oz bottles.

 

[DH-2-mamaduck]

I go to the food court. I hate making coffee. Plus a coffee maker just adds more unnecessary clutter to the room

We have a small coffee maker that we take with us. I set it up the night before and keep it next to the sink. When I am done with it in the morning I put it in the back corner of the shelf above the closet. It doesn't take up too much space and it is so nice to not have to go to the food court just to get some coffee (also, I'm not a coffee snob by any means but the coffee in the food court was horrible). I bought this coffee maker just for travel because it does not have a carafe or any glass that can break. http://www.amazon.com/Hamilton-Beach-Programmable-Brewstation-48274/dp/B000Z4RKYU

On our last trip I had to fly nearby on business and get a rental car. On the way to Pop I stopped at Walmart and picked up a $12 coffee maker and $7 toaster to use for the week. Family flew in to meet up. We left them in the room for someone else to use as they were too big to fit in luggage. Who knows if mousekeeping tossed them or not.

Someone needs to setup a coffee maker, toaster swap like they had going for years for fridges at

Thanks everyone. We may bring one with. I prefer too...DW not convinced as I can walk to main building w/ a Thermos to get hot water.

 

[Kimberly9701]

Can anyone tell me about Bell Services at Pop? Do they handle all of your luggage?

 

[Huff]

Thanks everyone. We may bring one with. I prefer too...DW not convinced as I can walk to main building w/ a Thermos to get hot water.

Depends on how far your room is from the food court. POP is a big resort. Some buildings are a bit far to make a coffee run.

 

[happymommy]

I would get the villa and not cook. The Space will be nice.

How many of you bring Coffee Maker with to make coffee or to make hot water for use in the room (French Press Coffee, Tea, Oatmeal, Easy Mac, etc) or go down to the Food Court and get hot water?

I bring one. It's quite small, nothing breakable, cost $15 and change, and also bring good espresso ground coffee (or Starbuck's).

The coffee at the resorts is horrible to me, and I'm not a coffee snob either.

This is what I use:

http://www.amazon.com/Decker-DCM18S...1&keywords=black+&+decker+travel+coffee+maker

It's not much larger than the mug that comes with it. I tend to bring disposable coffee cups though.