just switched to POP, ?? about buses

[mommy2aprincess4]

We just switched from ASMo to POP for our June vacation, I'm wondering if the buses are shared with other resorts?

 

[NHBelle]

NO, they are not shared. This is the #1 reason we chose to stay there and we were so glad we did.

 

[happybratpack]

Pop is the only value we've stayed at mostly for this reason alone.

 

[binabodi]

Ditto. Just booked another trip there today.

 

[disneydreaming101]

NO, they are not shared. This is the #1 reason we chose to stay there and we were so glad we did.

The same is true for us... we loved Pop. And we were pleased with the bus service all around.

 

[Stacy's a freak]

Another person who likes POP. I thought the buses were good and it's not a bad place to stay if you're not planning on spending lots of time at the resort. It definitely has fun disney-type icons

 

[mousebit]

Nobody loves POP more that I do, and I never drive at WDW so I use the busses all the time. But...well, let me just admit it's not always an enjoyable experience.
Let's say what it is - it's safe, convenient and free. I will even say that I think it's pretty fast - I've never experienced unreasonably long wait times going to and from POP (and I cannot say that of other resorts, including some deluxes). And you don't have to share a bus with other resorts, making extra stops.
Now for the not so pretty. They can get pretty crowded. And stinky. And loud. And full of tired, cranky folk who often find it challenging to use their manners. (And God Bless the parents trying to board dragging a stroller, a toddler in melt-down and a sleeping infant over the shoulder.)
Then there's the bus stop. No denying it can get hot standing out in the sun with no cover. And, yes, coming home from the parks the POP bus stop is always a good hike away. (But, POP busses are plentiful when the parks empty, often pulling into the bus stops one after another or 2 at a time to handle the crowds.)
My point is: It's not FantasyLand. Sometimes you get a great driver who can tell a good joke and make it a pleasant ride. But, often, there's just nothing magical about it - it's just the necessary way to get to the magic. So, we just come prepared. And make the best of it. And, yeah, at times we even like it, but sometimes...

 

[guelde96]

We have stayed at both ASMo and Pop. I much preferred ASMo. Pop was very crowded. The food court and the Busses. AS resorts do not share busses that often to even count. At least you are not packed in like sardines on the ASMo bus. Just to let you know we went to ASMo is Feb/March a more crowded time of year. We visited POP in September a low time of year. I know I am in the minority. I think Pop was fine for everything else.

 

[mckinley]

Next month will be our 4th time staying there, and each time the buses have been great. We have never waited very long going to or leaving the parks.

 

[teachingmykids]

Another POP lover here. One thing about it being popluar is the dedicated busses and that includes the airport too. We waited over an hour for a bus to WL a couple of trips ago. We always walk right on to a POP bus at the airport. My teenagers got a choice of resorts this trip and they picked POP!

 

[te2077]

Just got back the 19th. They do not share with other resorts. Bus service was fantastic. Only waited once for a bus and that was about a 7-10 minute wait.

 

[karmalicousss]

Nope they don't we are staying there in August and that is one of the reasons we loved it so much.

Enjoy your trip!

 

[spalady]

No, and the bus service is great at POP

Have fun!!!