Just back from Pop-Dec 1-8

[forgop]

We (wife and I, 2 daughters ages 3&4 and 7mo old son) had a great time. Pop is far from a luxurious hotel, but had more than enough of what we were looking for on a vacation I didn't even budget for in the first place.

We tried to follow the touring plans that mentioned taking an afternoon break for naps and such and it didn't work at all. Sure enough, the kids would be tired after lunch time, we'd return, and they'd literally be jumping off the walls much like Thing 1 and Thing 2. After 2 attempts of this, I decided forget it. The rest of the time we'd either catch a train at MK to ride around for a while or let our 3 year old nap in the stroller while we pushed her around. There was no sense in losing 4+ hours/day to try to get in a nap.

It was so funny to see them as we were leaving the parks after 12-14 hours/day completely exhausted to the point that they would fall asleep while they were walking back to the bus. We'd even ask if they'd want to go to another park to ride some rides to mess around with them when they wanted nothing more than to just crawl into bed and go to sleep.

I'd say our next Disney trip won't be for another 4 years or so to let our son turn 5 or so. If we go back to Pop, we'd need a suite for all of us, but honestly, I can't justify spending that much more money on a hotel you're rarely there to enjoy.

 

[bsmcneil]

what did they have in the way of xmas decorations?

 

[forgop]

what did they have in the way of xmas decorations?

All I remember seeing was a Christmas tree in front of the gift shop. Definitely not as elaborate as inside the Wilderness Lodge.

 

[DisneyDebbie]

I was just there in Nov. with ds5 and ds7, and I totally understand about the kids acting crazy in the hotel!! We tried coming back for 'rest' the first 2 days, and it never worked. we rented a stroller instead and it saved alot of their energy, however I was dead tired form pushing them all day.

 

[Melissa_E]

Thank you for your TR. I appreciate your advice about the no nap. I have a 4.5 year old and I've been debating about a nap or not and you certainly helped here!

 

[DonnaW]

what did they have in the way of xmas decorations?

We were at POP Century (checking out on the 1st of December) and they had a HUGE Christmas tree in the Classic Hall area. They also had wreaths in the lobby. The gift shop was full of Christmas decor (I loved the red Mickey Mouse wreath). There were also a few, smaller silver decorated trees in the windows in the gift shop. Christmas carols were playing everywhere! You could def tell it was the Christmas season!

 

[MsStinkerBelle]

Thanks for the report!

While it isn't the Polynesian, POP is one of our favorite hotels at Disney to stay in. We usually stay there during Easter and love it! We're hoping to pop over later this month just to see the Christmas decorations there.