Do you love Pop Century? Tell me why!

[VandVsmama]

At the end of the day, you could give the sales pitch to your sister the good old college try, but if she decides that she's going to hate it, then she's going to hate it.

What I would recommend you consider is how you will manage YOUR own vacation mood so her grumpy attitude doesn't end up ruining it for you as well. A little break from each other each day might be a good idea. So your idea of using one of the pools is a good one. Just tell her that you're going to the quiet pool for a bit and invite her to join you. If she hates the room THAT much then eventually she MAY decide to go with you.

Of course, another coping mechanism is to spend as little time at the resort as possible.

And if she doesn't like the accommodations that are available, then SHE can make all of the arrangements next time. WDW isn't letting anybody change their resorts right now, so that isn't even an option for you unless you cancel entirely and decide to stay off site.

Of course, there's also the option of not going at all. Which would she rather do...stay home or go to WDW? If she wants to go to WDW, then POP it is for your travel dates. It's sort of like the arguments I have with my kids sometimes:

me: We have vanilla or chocolate ice cream. Which would you like?
kid: I want a popsicle.
me: There aren't any popsicles. Vanilla or chocolate ice cream? Those are your choices.
kid: BUT I WANT A POPSISCLE!
me: That's not possible right now.
kid: (stomps feet) I DON'T WANT ICE CREAM! I WANT A POPSICLE!
me: (calm, deadpan voice) I'm sorry that you're upset, but popsicles aren't on the menu right now. If you want a treat, it's vanilla or chocolate. Or nothing.
kid: (pouts) Ok....FINE! I'll have chocolate. BUT I'M NOT GOING TO LIKE IT!
me: Ok, here you go.
kid: (quietly eats it all up) I still wanted a popsicle. But that was pretty good.

In other scenarios, the kid has had a full on melt down over the proverbial popsicle. When that happens, kid goes on time out so she can calm down. Time outs with adults work, too. Sometimes all you need is a few minutes apart in order for cooler heads to prevail.

GOOD LUCK!

 

[chelleb1974]

I love POP, it's my favorite resort. I LOVE the theming of the resort. I have stayed in a couple of higher-tier resorts on property and missed the 'in your face' theming. I haven't been since the refurb, but am excited to see the new rooms. I am looking forward to experiencing the Skyliner. I have read a lot of reviews/opinions of the Value resorts from those that are used to Moderate and Deluxe resorts, and can see how Pop doesn't live up to their expectations. Honestly, if she's a mod/deluxe fan, she very well may not like Pop.

~Chelle

 

[MusicalAstronaut]

We absolutely love Pop and have stayed there over 25+ times but if your sister has stayed there since the refurb and still says she doesn't like it I think she's made up her mind and you may want to start looking elsewhere. This is your vacation too and if she's only going to complain about the resort the entire time it will affect your trip.

I feel badly for you because now you have to compromise because Pop is an AMAZING resort for all the reasons mentioned above!!

Well, since there’s a hold on modifying/new reservations we can’t move. :/ But I’m hoping to draw her attention all of the things you guys love while we’re there!

 

[WEDWDW]

I love POP, it's my favorite resort. I LOVE the theming of the resort. I have stayed in a couple of higher-tier resorts on property and missed the 'in your face' theming. I haven't been since the refurb, but am excited to see the new rooms. I am looking forward to experiencing the Skyliner. I have read a lot of reviews/opinions of the Value resorts from those that are used to Moderate and Deluxe resorts, and can see how Pop doesn't live up to their expectations. Honestly, if she's a mod/deluxe fan, she very well may not like Pop.

~Chelle

If you loved POP before the Refurb and before Skyliner,you will REALLY love POP present day!!!!

Disney Skyliner is a HISTORICAL,EPIC addition to WDW!

 

[musika]

Skyliner is a game-changer for Pop. We have stayed twice, once before and once after. Seriously. Huge advantage. Not waiting for a bus at Epcot was AMAZING. See if you can request a room in the 60s and then you'll be close to Skyliner and to the main hall.

I mean, if she's going to hate it, she's going to hate it. Pop is not a deluxe, and while it punches above its weight for a value, it's no moderate either. But if anything's going to change her mind, take her on the Skyliner at fireworks time when you can see 3 parks going off at once. It was pretty magical.

 

[WEDWDW]

Not waiting for a bus at Epcot was AMAZING.

No doubt,when reflecting back to Pre-Skyliner days at POP and the "sweaty,packed-like-sardines,everybody tired and cranky,children falling asleep mid-summer Park Close bus rides" back to POP from Epcot to now being able to walk out International Gateway after the fireworks and hop on a Gondola and fly back to POP makes POP an EXTREMELY attractive choice even with the price increases!

In fact it is almost PRICELESS!

 

[stinkpickle]

Back in the pre-skyliner days, the park buses were more frequent to/from AoA, so we would walk over there from POP and use their buses, instead. Not sure if that's still the case, or not.

 

[buzznina]

You're not going to change her opinion, because she has already set her mind up to pretty much hate (probably) all value resorts. What resort does she want to stay at?
We have stayed at all 3 levels and have no issues staying at a value, but since Pop has added queen beds and the Skyliner, it has become one of our favorite resorts.

 

[JM23457]

We stayed at Pop 6 years ago and I loved the grounds: the big statues, the lake, the pretty landscaping. We also liked the lobby and gift shop. I really disliked the motel-ish room, though.

Now that I've seen the post-renovation room pictures, and read some post-renovation reviews, I am excited to go back to Pop. The rooms look 100% better! So well themed, and so attractive! Bigger beds! This is what all value rooms should be like: small & basic, but still comfortable, smartly themed & inviting.

We usually stay deluxe, but we'll split our stay with Pop to experience the new room and explore the grounds more than we had time for the last time we stayed there, and also explore AOA's grounds. We'll ride the Skyliner, too. Can't wait to experience the new & improved Pop!

 

[brich330]

When I walk in the resort doors and their blasting 90s music, I’m just happy!

 

[WEDWDW]

When I walk in the resort doors and their blasting 90s music, I’m just happy!

No doubt that POP blasts the best Soundtrack of ANY WDW Resort!

 

[CheshKAT]

We've stayed at Pop 3 times and plan on Pop for our 4th visit. We love it. We are not ready for a less park/ more resort vacation yet so this suits our needs for a bed, shower and quick delicious food. Our older teens still love the "in your face" theming. I totally agree that the 60's is a great section because: you will see fireworks from HS and Epcot, it has a beautiful view from the lake, it is close to Classic Hall and of course, the easy access to AOA for other dining options. We haven't tried the ever so cool Skyliner yet. The Hippy Dippy Pool is in a petal shape so people tend to take a petal, so to say, and have that bit of private space if that make sense. The resort is totally retro. The Everything Pop food court has Tie-dye cheese cake and a mystery item on the menu. I pray that this vacation will be more than it looks and sounds and I do hope she comes around. Throwing in some pixy dust for good luck *O*

 

[Ladyfish77]

We love Pop for the two beds and ability to fold one up for more space in the room. I've been there with just my adult son and we've been there with whole family ( hubby myself and adult son in one room other adult son and his wife in second room). Everyone one enjoyed it. Love the gondolas but haven't stayed since they opened. Love the quiet pools and also enjoyed main pool. Son and I played bingo while there one day and he won! Little stuff but it was fun! One bus stop which we prefer. Ability to eat at two quick servicr places (Poop & AoA)

 

[MB1232]

Pop is fun! Sure you aren’t going to have all the bells and whistles of the deluxe resorts, but you have clean resort rooms with comfy beds and close proximity to the skyliners ! And think of all the money you save with a value and what you can do with that money in the parks, compared to staying at a deluxe!

 

[cjlong88]

We are staying at Pop during our visit in just 12 days. This is our second stay at the resort and we are super excited.

The skyliner is amazing. The trip to HS takes no time at all (seriously, it’s surprising how quick it really is, even with the change at CBR), and you will get your own gondola every time with the new social distancing measures. The trip to Epcot is pleasant (although noticeably longer than HS). Even if it has a long line, it moves quickly and continuously. We never waited longer than a few minutes during our Christmas 2019 trip.

It’s our new favorite way to travel to a Disney park, and I hope they build more in the future. Combine that with the price of Pop and it was a no-brainer for us to book here again.