JUST back from POP!

catherines_mama

DIS Veteran
Joined
Sep 3, 2003
Messages
1,950
and I mean.. like a bit over an hour ago JUST. I was on checking my email from work and thought I'd throw a quick I LOVE POP thread up.

Trip was wonderful (see full report later in the week). POP was beautiful. Checked in Sat @ 1:30pm. Had a CM who was not from POP and had a bit of trouble with the room charge. I had some cash to put on my charge limit as well as my CC. But, it got figured out. Room was not ready, but that was cool. We walked around and checked out the awesome resort. Catherine watched some TV.. a fam of 5 kinda unruley boys came in and took the place over so my 2 yo DD got a bit overwhelmed and we headed to DTD. I had checked every 30 min.. and not until about 4:15 was the room ready. No biggie on that b/c it was EXACTLY what I wanted.... but we dont really know that yet b/c my key did not work. Called the desk and was told to wait in front of our room. It was 6322. 70s A bldg backside facing the lake. it was cold by now 4:30 and Catherine and I were huddled up to stay warm. A wonderfully nice lady (male I believe) zoomed up on her segway and reprogrammed our door. She then went and got us a new key. Finally settle in the room at about 5:15. Room was a King room.. just perfect. There was PLENTY of room for us. I even parked the stroller open every night and re-supplied it so easily.

Called Luggage assist and EJ answered. HI EJ!!! I had the Dis Stroller waiting for me. Luggage assist brought it up.. did not get his name but he was VERY nice and CUTE! (EJ.. was that YOU?)

Mousekeeping was so-so the first few days. Nothing at all until Wednesday. Then Wed and Thurs we had some great stuff. No idea of Mousekeepers name, but THANK YOU.

Locked my key in the room Wed (yeah i know) but great CMs again on that. Saw Male again, she's a sweetie.

Pools were great. Very warm. Catherine loved to swim in them. From the 70s I really thought everything was close. I must admit.. I parked in the 80s - 90s lot. The far end next to my 70s bldg. Oh well. It was an easier walk. I didnt have to walk by the playground and hear.. I want I want.

Buses were GREAT. I never waited more than 5 min on either side. Well.... there was Tues PM at MK.. but that is just another story. Anyone who was there.. knows what I am talking about. B

Check out was Great.. Food was Great. All in all.. Pop gets an A+++++ I would definetly stay there again.

oops quick addition.... Called for luggage assit this AM at 10am. I got a 10:30 pick up and after spending the rest of my money in the shop.. and checking out.. Tyler loaded my luggage for me at 11am. HI TYLER! I told him he was famous! LOL

Time to put the Disney'd out 2yo to bed. Goodnight from NC.
 
Thanks for your report! SOunds like a great trip!
 
I'm soooo happy that you had a great time! I'm going in June-July for a two week trip and am really looking forward to seeing it in person. Every time someone has stayed and then writes about it, it makes me wish it was June. Thanks for the great report and so speedy too!:teeth:
 
I was actually thinking of staying at Pop this summer, and this report of your great vacation got me a little closer. I've always been a visitor of the moderate resorts, was a little wary of dipping to the value class. I'm spoiled. :earsboy:
 

Thanks so much for posting this - all these great reviews have made me feel SO much better about my first value stay. :Pinkbounc I'm happy you had such a wonderful time!
 
catherines_mama,

Thanks for posting about your trip to Pop Century I can't wait until next month to visit...hope to see Tyler.
 
Thanks for posting! Ill be at the POP April 6-18! I cant Wait! ::MinnieMo
 
I'm glad that you had a good time. Maybe you're the DUSer that I saw walk near my room on Sunday or so (pushing a stroller and wearing a red backpack). Whoever it was was too far away before I saw the lime ribbon. We were staying in 6102, 70s ground floor facing the foosball area.

T&B
 
T&B.... that was me!!! that was me!!!

I thought I spied Lime Green also, but wasn't sure. As I kept walking I thought.. "wow, maybe I did see lime green and that was Tigger&Belle".. hee hee.

Almost had a close encounter. I know Girlsx2 was there, and she gave me her last name to look her up, but I left it at home. Really.. this trip, I forgot my brain.

Hope you and Jake had a great time!
 
Oops, I meant DISer, not DUSer. DUSer sounds naughty. lol Darn!!! I did think about yelling out to you, but I guess a shy moment overtook me. :) We were heading to the parking lot, if I had of been heading to the foodcourt area I would have walked fast to catch up to you.

In Epcot on Sunday someone from this board did stop me and we chatted for a little while. My sister was amused by this whole discussion board/lime green ribbon thing. I don't think she has ever put any planning into a WDW/Universal trip. She thinks that I am so organized and wonders if I'm adopted. If only this "organization" would help me unpack and get my house put back together after being gone for a week.

T&B
 
catherines_mama, did you request the King room? I was considering doing the same for our trip. It will be me 1yo DD and 8yo sister and I know that we will all end up in the same bed. A King would give me more room, but I don't know if they would give me one.

Sounds like you had a great time. I hope that ours is just as great!
 
Originally posted by catherines_mama
Called Luggage assist and EJ answered. HI EJ!!! I had the Dis Stroller waiting for me. Luggage assist brought it up.. did not get his name but he was VERY nice and CUTE! (EJ.. was that YOU?)
If EJ answered the phone, that means he was Dispatching, and it would have been someone else... but of course all our runners are very friendly, so it could have been anyone :)

Originally posted by catherines_mama
Locked my key in the room Wed (yeah i know) but great CMs again on that. Saw Male again, she's a sweetie.
Maile (pronounced My-Lee) is such a sweetheart. Glad she was able to help you out :)

Originally posted by catherines_mama
oops quick addition.... Called for luggage assit this AM at 10am. I got a 10:30 pick up and after spending the rest of my money in the shop.. and checking out.. Tyler loaded my luggage for me at 11am. HI TYLER! I told him he was famous! LOL

LOL, it was a pleasure to meet y'all. Glad you enjoyed your stay, and can't wait to have you back again! :)
 
Whats the deal with the lime ribbons? Do you guys wear them to pick each other out in WDW?
 
Originally posted by tmfranlk
catherines_mama, did you request the King room?

Yes, I did request a king room. For the same reason you were considering it. I knew DD would end up in bed with me.. heck she sleeps with me at home 1/2 the time too. So, I figured why fight with her, it's vacation. The king room was great. There really is plenty of room (especially b/c I have to unpack.. its just my nature. So everything was put up w/ no suitcases laying around).

:tongue: Hope you enjoy your trip and have a great time! POP is really cool.

hyzdufan: Yes, a lime green ribbon on the stroller, backpack, fanny pack says "I'm a DISer".

I honestly didn't see any in the parks and only Tigger&Belle at the hotel. :wave2: It's okay.. I had a shy moment too. And I am not a very shy person. Too early in the AM I think for me. LOL
 
Originally posted by catherines_mama
I honestly didn't see any in the parks and only Tigger&Belle at the hotel. :wave2: It's okay.. I had a shy moment too. And I am not a very shy person. Too early in the AM I think for me. LOL

No, I'm not usually shy, either. Especially not at 50's Prime Time Cafe where I got into "trouble" for arguing with one of my "cousins" (another customer) and they two of us had to sing "I'm a Little Teapot". :teeth:

T&B
 
Sounds awesome...we're pumped and primed ready to go!!!! First Conan...now this...my life has never been so exciting!!!!Can't wait!!!
Thanks!!!
 
It's so great to hear that everyone is having fun at the resort, it's also so much fun to hear about all the wonderful CM's that you guests encounter. Anywho like Tyler said Maile (pronounced Smiley without the "S") is great. Well not much left to say, have a great day kids and catherines_mama can't wait for you to come back. Cya real soon.

PoP Century Front Office Cast Member

Joshua
pirate:
 
Glad you had a great time! I can't wait for my trip. But I'm also curious about the lime green ribbon thing? Where would someone buy a lime green ribbon?
 
just go to walmark, hancock fabric, anywhere.. use lime green wrapping ribbon if you want. That's what I did.. lime green curling ribbon. Tied it to my backpack and stroller gave it a curl.

Have fun!:Pinkbounc
 


Disney Vacation Planning. Free. Done for You.
Our Authorized Disney Vacation Planners are here to provide personalized, expert advice, answer every question, and uncover the best discounts. Let Dreams Unlimited Travel take care of all the details, so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy a stress-free vacation.
Start Your Disney Vacation
Disney EarMarked Producer






DIS Facebook DIS youtube DIS Instagram DIS Pinterest DIS Tiktok DIS Twitter

Add as a preferred source on Google

Back
Top Bottom