Hotel Snob Returns from Pop and the verdict is...

[antmaril]

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We just returned today from our stay at Pop Century and I have to say we were pleasantly surprised. I am an admitted hotel snob and I was more than a little concerned about staying at Pop Century. We usually stay at the Boardwalk Inn, so I wasn't sure how I was going to like it. We thought it was just fine. We checked in Tuesday night - there was no line and we were given our preferred location connecting rooms in Building 1 of the 50's Section - Rooms 1106/1007.

I am in my mid-50's and when we were walking to our room I had a feeling of deja vu. It evoked memories of checking into a motel while on vacation with my parents so many years ago. I have to say, it felt nice.

Our rooms were basic, but clean and the location was perfect. Very close to Classic Hall and near (but not across from) the Bowling Pin pool.

We thought the lobby area and Everything Pop! were fun and the food court was fine. We tried to time our trips to the food court at the off hours, so it wouldn't be so crowded. Obviously, it's a busy place.

We were only there for four nights (three full days), so we didn't really get a chance to explore the resort much. It was very hot and humid, and when we would return to the hotel in the afternoon, I was too tired to walk around.

We enjoyed our stay at Pop and the Free Dining was fantastic!

If anyone has a questions, I will try to answer.

 

[rentayenta]

I like nice hotels and would LOVE to stay at the Pop! There are 5 of so it won't happen anytime soon but I am glad you enjoyed it. The big figurines and cool shaped pool plus "private" bus system are all bonuses.

 

[dbertola]

I am glad to hear it because we are staying at POP in 11 days and I was getting nervous because we had stayed at VWL,OKW,SSR and GF. I think the kids will love this resort and I'm sure we will too.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

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We just returned today from our stay at Pop Century and I have to say we were pleasantly surprised. I am an admitted hotel snob and I was more than a little concerned about staying at Pop Century. We usually stay at the Boardwalk Inn, so I wasn't sure how I was going to like it. We thought it was just fine. We checked in Tuesday night - there was no line and we were given our preferred location connecting rooms in Building 1 of the 50's Section - Rooms 1106/1007.

I am in my mid-50's and when we were walking to our room I had a feeling of deja vu. It evoked memories of checking into a motel while on vacation with my parents so many years ago. I have to say, it felt nice.

I felt exactly the same as you on our first stay at POP! Was concerned about a value having stayed mostly at Poly, CR, GF, BC, AKL and S/D, but walking through the 50's, seeing Lady and Tramp..well, it brought memories of another time. The resort was brand new at the time and in pristine condition - we definitely enjoyed our stay - and 3 more since then Last time 4 nights at POP, then 5 ngtsd at BWV. Very nice!

Glad you enjoyed your time at POP!

 

[Teacher510]

We're going back for our 3rd time at the Pop in December. It's our favorite of the value resorts. I like the fun and relaxed atmosphere and would personally rather spend more at the parks and shopping rather than on the room. We don't really spend much time at the resort.

 

[caracap]

Phew!! I have also only stayed Boardwalk Inn (6 times & one time lucky enough to stay in that huge 3 bedroom suite (thanks, mom)) and Grand Floridian, so I am also nervous about POP!! I now have 3 little ones, so I feel like for the money, I had to give it a try. We will hopefully have the same report in a month when we get back!

 

[mjf2wdw]

I stayed in POP in the 70's section and found it to be a fantastic experience. I am sure you will enjoy your stay. Have a great vacation

 

[antmaril]

Phew!! I have also only stayed Boardwalk Inn (6 times & one time lucky enough to stay in that huge 3 bedroom suite (thanks, mom)) and Grand Floridian, so I am also nervous about POP!! I now have 3 little ones, so I feel like for the money, I had to give it a try. We will hopefully have the same report in a month when we get back!

It is a very cute resort and I think your children will love it. You have to know going in that it's not going to be like the Boardwalk Inn or Grand Floridian. There is no grand lobby, not many amenities, none of the luxuries.

This was our second trip this year (BWI in January) and we needed two rooms. I decided to try Pop to economize a little and it worked out just fine for us. I really think I could stay here again. We had no problem with it.

 

[dseth]

Glad you had a good experience at Pop We are going back there for the 3rd time this Friday! We love it

 

[Densgirl]

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We just returned today from our stay at Pop Century and I have to say we were pleasantly surprised. I am an admitted hotel snob and I was more than a little concerned about staying at Pop Century. We usually stay at the Boardwalk Inn, so I wasn't sure how I was going to like it. We thought it was just fine. We checked in Tuesday night - there was no line and we were given our preferred location connecting rooms in Building 1 of the 50's Section - Rooms 1106/1007.

I am in my mid-50's and when we were walking to our room I had a feeling of deja vu. It evoked memories of checking into a motel while on vacation with my parents so many years ago. I have to say, it felt nice.

Our rooms were basic, but clean and the location was perfect. Very close to Classic Hall and near (but not across from) the Bowling Pin pool.

We thought the lobby area and Everything Pop! were fun and the food court was fine. We tried to time our trips to the food court at the off hours, so it wouldn't be so crowded. Obviously, it's a busy place.

We were only there for four nights (three full days), so we didn't really get a chance to explore the resort much. It was very hot and humid, and when we would return to the hotel in the afternoon, I was too tired to walk around.

We enjoyed our stay at Pop and the Free Dining was fantastic!

If anyone has a questions, I will try to answer.

Gosh I couldn't agree more. I have been so lucky to stay at quite a few deluxes and the first time I stayed at Pop I (half jokingly) looked at my brother, and in reference to what we'd expended for our previous room rates exclaimed..."WE'VE BEEN ROBBED!" I mean of course, there is no hot tub, no turndown service,no sit down restaurant, etc, etc...but the Icons and the towel animals and the amazing themeing, the really sweet CM's we kept running into, the wonderful fellow guests, and the convenince of a full service food court more than made up for anything I didn't find there that I've found at the deluxes. Thank goodness, Disney does have so many different levels of resorts for all our differeng tastes but I'm a Pop girl through and through now. I can't see myself staying anywhere else. The value is awesome in my opinion.

 

[LakeAriel]

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We just returned today from our stay at Pop Century and I have to say we were pleasantly surprised. I am an admitted hotel snob and I was more than a little concerned about staying at Pop Century. We usually stay at the Boardwalk Inn, so I wasn't sure how I was going to like it. We thought it was just fine. We checked in Tuesday night - there was no line and we were given our preferred location connecting rooms in Building 1 of the 50's Section - Rooms 1106/1007.

I am in my mid-50's and when we were walking to our room I had a feeling of deja vu. It evoked memories of checking into a motel while on vacation with my parents so many years ago. I have to say, it felt nice.

Our rooms were basic, but clean and the location was perfect. Very close to Classic Hall and near (but not across from) the Bowling Pin pool.

We thought the lobby area and Everything Pop! were fun and the food court was fine. We tried to time our trips to the food court at the off hours, so it wouldn't be so crowded. Obviously, it's a busy place.

We were only there for four nights (three full days), so we didn't really get a chance to explore the resort much. It was very hot and humid, and when we would return to the hotel in the afternoon, I was too tired to walk around.

We enjoyed our stay at Pop and the Free Dining was fantastic!

If anyone has a questions, I will try to answer.

My feelings exactly including the heat and humidity and my age...
I was at both BWV and Pop got back yesterday....pass the motrin...

 

[disneyholic family]

glad to hear you had a nice stay..

i always tell people that wherever they stay at WDW, they'll probably enjoy it...
we've always enjoyed every disney resort, including the all stars (haven't stayed at the pop yet)....and i'm a hotel snob too ..

i almost stayed at the pop last time (when i just went with my daughter)..
we were really looking forward to it, but then i got a rate at the WL i couldn't refuse ($125/night) so we switched...but maybe next time..

 

[lynn46356]

We also had the same experience. We've stayed at POR, POFQ and BC twice. This past February we took the plunge and tried POP. We LOVED it! In fact, we're going back next February also. We had a room in the 70's section so we were not too far from Classic Hall and the bus lines. We too loved the food court. I was nervous also but I'm sure glad we took a chance. You can't beat the price compared to a deluxe especially since we're not in our room other than sleeping. I'm glad someone else had the same experience as us and I can't wait to go back.

Lynn

 

[The Hill Family]

Glad you had a good time and enjoyed POP. I'm staying there for 3 nights in December with a friend during Mousefest and am looking forward to it. It will be my first stay there.. I figured I could scope it out to see if it would be a consideration for a future family trip.

 

[kamanda]

We had a split stay last week between Pop and AKL. We also toured some of the resorts because we had to find shelter from the unbearable heat.

For the $ they charge for Pop, it is an absolute steal. They have their own bus, the best food court choices and I think the best arcade where they have tickets for point redemption. Not all arcades have that. After our split stay, we decided we really are not missing anything by staying value, especially at Pop.

 

[Chris]

Can I ask~ what do you mean there own bus? Do they not share a bus w/the other resorts??

 

[Kitster]

Pop does not share buses with any of the other resorts, but that doesn't mean you won't have to wait for one. Especially if the hotel is at capacity.

Here's my feelings about Pop........... There's no place like home... there's no place like home. We always feel like we're going back home when we check in to the resort. This trip will be POFQ, but only because Pop was booked solid

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

 

[AKLRULZ]

I have always been a "deluxe snob", but on an agent tour of Pop Century last March I realized that the resort is totally cool and quite impressive. We had a chance to tour a room - my first ever experience seeing a "live" value room and it was clean, well appointed and suprisingly nice (just a tad small). We ate at the food court, which was great - loved the Tie Dye Cheesecake. The pool areas were great - I loved the sidewalk chalk outside the main lobby. The resort shop was super. Overall, it completely changed my opinion on the value resorts - we'd need two rooms to stay here as I have a family of 5, but I'd have no hesitation in the future staying here or sending a client here. It's still very much Disney.

I'm really hoping to hear news soon of them finishing the Legendary Years side, and wouldn't it be great if they made it all family suites?!

I'm glad you had a positive experience!

 

[penguingirlie]

I am so glad that everyone loves Pop as much as I do. We were there in March of 2006 and I was worried that there was a decline in service. I am so happy to hear there isn't at all. We are leaving in 26 days and I can't wait!!

 

[spiceycat]

love Pop too - but hey want Pop to stay part of the value resort. Not have a place of its own (and likely higher prices).

the management here and the staff in general does a top job!!!!