just back- hotel buses-etc opinions

hsmamato2

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ahem,donning flame suit before I start:rotfl:

well, we got back- and wanted to note for anyone deciding on a hotel.... we stayed at 3 total,but one was DVC, the other 2 were All star music,and Pop. I know,lots of people here seem to like Pop,we were NOT impressed.
Of all the places we've stayed(and we've stayed at a lot over the years) this hotel made us feel like we didn't matter. the bus lines are horrendous,we used them maybe 3 times at Pop,and they were BAD every time. very very bad. I can't understand a hotel that has maybe 4 bus stops for the volume of people needing to ride,it's just a shame.
Noisy rooms,could hear pipes and water noise all the time-but we liked the food court choices,good prices(for Disney;) ) and lots to choose from. It's too bad,as it's very cute in theming,but this is a NEVER again place for us.
Now it's not price snobbery,as the all star music buses were just fine,and while the OKW bus system was the best,the All Stars were very acceptable too- we enjoyed our stay here,though the food court was somewhat small- we walked over to the movies court for dinner,I think we may try that hotel next trip:cutie:
So I recommend not staying at Pop unless you have a car,which sort of negates the savings of using on property buses.....
Another note, we tend to stay at hotels where we can enjoy the theming and atmosphere as much as running to parks,so depending on your priorities,our needs weren't met at Pop.
 
Won't disagree...

We had a very similar experience when staying at Pop in January and ASmu in September...

I know several families really prefer Pop over any other value, but like the OP, it just wasn't for us. We'd stay at both again in a heart beat but felt we were getting ALOT more for our money at ASmu than at Pop. Everything from the new rooms, pool side movies and games, to the CMs and bus service.

Whats great about Disney is that they offer a little something for everyone's taste!
 
we find that the WDW bus transportation isn't what it used to be at many of the locations... We rented a car for the first time last trip, and we won't do a disney trip w/o it now... sorry your stay wasn't what you wished it would be
 
No flames here. I have had the same experiences as you, issues with bus transportation and noise level in room. But that's what makes WDW so great. There is a hotel out there for everyone, you just have to find what you like. Me, that's POFQ. I'm not a value girl. I want my fridge, hot tub and 2 sinks with coffee maker.
 

I agree! POP wasn't for us. If we ever stay at a value again, we would try a different one. The bus service was really terrible when we were there. The theming was very cute however.
 















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