Pop Century Room Renovations

[mayshamp]

And that's why there is no way Disney would take bus service away and make people take the gondolas as the only form of transportation to DHS and Epcot. Why would Disney set themselves up for complaints from angry park guests who can't take the gondolas due to phobias or other personal reasons?

They will most likely reduce the number of buses making those trips, but they will have to provide some other form of transportation.

Yeah, I just had a similar thought: maybe the gondola won't be a complete mode of transportation but rather a paid supplement, similar to the special buses going between parks called Express Transportation Option. It costs extra but some people really like it. If you don't want to pay, there are still regular buses going between the parks. If the gondola is built with the intention of charging a proper amount so that it will pay for itself plus make some money without being responsible for the entire transportation to Epcot/DHS, then the gondola plan is making sense to me. Yes, I do believe there will be enough people who will pay extra to ride a gondola between Epcot/DHS/CB/Pop/AofA, there are so many people living in those 3 hotels. It will relief the bus system rather than replace it. Now I do believe that there will be a gondola built.

Going back to the original discussion, if the gondola charges separate for itself, the Pop prices doesn't need to go up because of the existence of the gondola.

 

[jessiegirl1982]

Not trying to derail this thread, but I thought I'd mention that someone is reporting on another message board that construction for the gondola system has started. They've cleared trees in the parking lot area between the Little Mermaid rooms and the 50's section of Pop Century. Parking lot is now roped off and filled with construction equipment.

I personally am afraid of heights, but am still excited about the gondolas.. still going to take years to complete, though (not to mention the extra time after they open to work out all the kinks). The yucky, stinky buses will be here for awhile haha!

 

[NicsMom1500]

We loved our stay in a refurbished room at Pop Century. Here are some pictures: http://www.thecastleconcierge.com/renovated-rooms-disneys-pop-century/

Any questions, just ask.

One item of note: we were only there for two nights and we didn't get Housekeeping service as our room wasn't made up when we returned for a rest. We called to have fresh towels delivered. Did Housekeeping leave down the bed? I'd love to know. Thanks.

 

[Elsaalltheway]

I finally thought of a question. Is the coffee make one with the small pods, not the K pods or are they they ones with the coffee inside the filters. Just wondering in case I want to bring some coffee with me to brew there.

 

[loves to dive]

We loved our stay in a refurbished room at Pop Century. Here are some pictures: http://www.thecastleconcierge.com/renovated-rooms-disneys-pop-century/

Any questions, just ask.

One item of note: we were only there for two nights and we didn't get Housekeeping service as our room wasn't made up when we returned for a rest. We called to have fresh towels delivered. Did Housekeeping leave down the bed? I'd love to know. Thanks.

Wait, what, there is room service? Has there always been room service a the value resorts or is this new?

 

[loves to dive]

I finally thought of a question. Is the coffee make one with the small pods, not the K pods or are they they ones with the coffee inside the filters. Just wondering in case I want to bring some coffee with me to brew there.

It looks like the kind with the round filter pod thingys like they have in the moderate resorts. I think Maxwell House sells them, or at least they used to.http://www.cuisinartcoffee.com/hospitality-coffee/single-cup-coffee

 

[msgoofy]

It would be better to call and add a request of "refurbished room" to your reservation. This way the room assignors know exactly what you want and it won't matter where they are in the refurb.

 

[JanicetheDisneyMom]

Wait, what, there is room service? Has there always been room service a the value resorts or is this new?

Yes there has always been maid service at the values. Room service (food items) - no room service. They were talking about the bed being down or put back up.

 

[kandim]

Yes there has always been maid service at the values. Room service (food items) - no room service. They were talking about the bed being down or put back up.

There is a room service menu in the pix. The past couple of years we have been able to get pizza, salad, soda & I think bread sticks delivered to our room at Pop.

 

[JanicetheDisneyMom]

Yes there has always been maid service at the values. Room service (food items) - no room service. They were talking about the bed being down or put back up.

So sorry - I just saw from the pictures when I opened them up where you got that idea. So maybe there is now room service. Sure looks that way.

 

[Elsaalltheway]

It looks like the kind with the round filter pod thingys like they have in the moderate resorts. I think Maxwell House sells them, or at least they used to.http://www.cuisinartcoffee.com/hospitality-coffee/single-cup-coffee

Thank you, this is very helpful. I'll have to look for some pods, I have a friend who is a coffee snob so.....

 

[dina444444]

So sorry - I just saw from the pictures when I opened them up where you got that idea. So maybe there is now room service. Sure looks that way.

I stayed at Pop 2 weeks ago and they now have a room service menu that's more than pizza. However, I didn't order room service.

 

[Kaytie]

Huh?

You heard him

There is a room service menu in the pix. The past couple of years we have been able to get pizza, salad, soda & I think bread sticks delivered to our room at Pop.

There's another picture of the same menu back in one of the other threads with pictures - so, yeah, apparently more than just pizza!

 

[JakAHearts]

My bed was made and put back up each day.

 

[woody5]

Just got our room assignments. We have connecting rooms on the 4th floor in 90's. Can't wait to have a refurbished room!

 

[DisneyMom93]

Just got our room assignments. We have connecting rooms on the 4th floor in 90's. Can't wait to have a refurbished room!

Ooh! Enjoy!

 

[erij11]

I checked into Pop today and got a refurbished room! I originally booked a preferred room and requested the 70's. When I got here, I asked if they had any refurbished rooms available. The CM make a phone call to check and they had a room for me and it was ready. We got here about 2 pm. Since I originally booked a preferred room, I even got a credit for taking a downgraded room. This is quite an awesome downgrade! We are here for a 3 night trip celebrating my daughter's high school graduation so this is incredible. The room is absolutely beautiful. We are currently watching Avatar (before we visit Pandora tomorrow) which is being played on a continuous loop on Channel 80.

 

[karly05]

Our room had only a rain shower. Ill see if I can dig up a picture.

Here ya go!

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• JakAHearts
• Jun 15, 2017

New bathroom at Pop Century.

Did it have the handheld showerhead in addition to the overhead rain shower?

 

[JakAHearts]

Did it have the handheld showerhead in addition to the overhead rain shower?

Yes. There is a dial to adjust where the water comes from as well.

 

[bluezy]

For those staying in a refurbished room now or in the near future.... If you have time (and feel like doing it), could you call mousekeeping to ask if you can get an alarm clock for the room? I noticed the new rooms don't have one and while I know most people just use their phones now, I know there have been discussions about the removal of alarm clocks in certain resort rooms and there are people who want an actual clock in their room so they don't have to use their phone. I also remember some people said they don't bring their phones to Disney or simply don't have phones. I don't care either way (and I'm not trying to start a debate), I'm just curious because I'm sure someone will eventually bring it up.