Pop Century Safe for a female alone?

[lovedoggies]

Do you think Pop Century would be safe for a 19 year old girl to stay alone? My niece is going to apply for the College Program at disney and has to go for an audition (she is going to do it in FL because there are none close to her). She wants to explore the area a little too, while she is there.

She will be there 3 days alone before her mom joins her. She is a tiny thing, only about 5ft tall, looks like she is 12 years old. Do you think staying at Pop Century is safe for her? Should she stay at a resort with inside hallways? Are they safer? I know this is really a silly question but I am worried. Please share any opinions/info you can think of.

Thanks.

 

[wilde_oscar]

I doubt they would be any problems.

 

[MousekaMaddi]

no prob at all, just dont advertise her aloneness of course. Cell phone on her and charged at all times. I always stay at POP with just my DD5, we stay preferred cuz its closer, get her preffered room!

 

[dandave]

I would feel safe at any of the WDW resorts, alone. I'm a 38 year old woman. My last trip at the beginning of January was me, my 11 yo, 13 yo, and a 12 yo guest at AS Sports. I felt completely safe for myself and the children.

 

[G's mommy]

I travel with just my son (under 12 yrs) all the time and have stayed at several WDW resorts as well as onsite at Universal. I always feel safe and have never had any problems.

 

[sharonmickey]

I stayed at POP this summer with my two DDs. There are 17 and 20. I had no problems with them going around the resort by themselves, in fact the 17 year old ran around midnight every night (she is a long distance runner). Both girls are just over 5 feet and tiny.
The resort is well lit and lots of people around. She should be as safe there as she would be anywhere including a college campus. As a PP said, make sure she has a cell phone with her at all times.

 

[caracap]

I have stayed at 4 WDW Resorts one being POP, and the others being Deluxe, and I felt safe at all of them. But, if I were traveling alone I would feel safer in a hotel with hallways, and connected to the main lobby.

 

[lrpickett]

I actually stayed alone at POP about a year ago and never felt unsafe. I was glad to have a first floor room so that I never had to get on an elevator or a stairwell by myself. I would also get a preferred room.

 

[Indianawdwfan]

One good thing about Disney, there are ALWAYS people stirring around. She would blend right in. Like pp said I would request a bottom level.

 

[BamaFan121s]

I would think so. That is one of the things I LOVE about Disney! I never feel like I am in an unsafe environment, even when I am out and about alone.

 

[msteddom]

I also stayed at Pop by myself last year. I never felt the least bit uncomfortable. When I was checking in I was originally assigned to a room on the far side of the 90's section. When I explained that I was travelling by myself and prefered a more centrally located room the CM didn't bat an eyelash and immediatly had me reassigned. My room in the 70's was on the 1st floor and just steps from the main building.

Melissa

 

[stemikger]

I am giving you the same adivce I will give my daughter.

Tell her to just use common sense. I would put her in the 60s preferred section closest to Classic Hall, so she will not have a long walk to go anywhere. She would be right by the pool and the main lobby.

I would avoid walking the grounds late at night in some of the more secluded areas. It is a very large resort and some areas are very desolte. Having said that, it is very safe, but I am one person who never really lets their guard down. Hey I live in New York what can I tell ya.

Bad things can happen anywhere, but Disney resorts are really as safe as they come.

Good Luck.

 

[fla4fun]

I have had soooo many solo trips, and no problems - no matter which resort I was in. However, you should take the normal precautions you would take anywhere. I don't wander around the parking lots at night. I try to stay in well lit areas with other people around. I double check the room door to make sure all the locks are engaged before going to bed. You just use common sense.

Are both she and her mom listed on the reservation, or will they be staying somewhere else when mom arrives? Personally, I always book the room for two adults when I'm traveling alone, so that as far as anyone is concerned, I'm NOT alone. There's no extra charge for a second adult, and if anyone happens to hear me checking in, they will not know I'm by myself. Of course, I book room only - that wouldn't work with a package.

 

[Aliceacc]

I've never been there, so take it for what it's worth. (But I do teach high school and am familiar with 18 year olds.)

Just about any place can be safe or dangerous. It depends on a number of factors, including dumb luck.

But there's a lot you can do to push the scales towards safety.

She could ask for a room closer to the main desk, in a building that won't have her walking all over the resort at night. If she does get in late, she can ask a CM to walk her back to her room if she's not feeling settled. She can have her cell phone on her at all times, with pre-arranged times to check in back home.

Best of all, she can use common sense. Trust her instincts and be aware of who and what is around her (that means no IPOD when she's walking the grounds, no late night jogs...)

Some problems that people encounter are unavoidable. Others are a combinatin of being in the wrong place at the wrong time and simply not thinking.

If her family is still uneasy, why not suggest a moderate (with indoor hallways and a room in the main building) until her mom can join her?

But Disney or no Disney, remind her that she's in a public place and that she should trust her instincts.

Please wish her luck on her audition.

 

[DisneyFreak06]

I stayed solo at Pop my first trip and with my 12 yo DN my second. Both times I felt extremely safe, but I never went to any areas that were not well lit at night. Like most have said, if she keeps her guard up then she should be fine. I look young, but not 12 yo young.


Unlike the others, I prefer the top (or at least a higher) floor. I feel that less people would be walking in front of my door/windows if I'm not on the ground floor.

Wish her luck on the audition!

 

[KimAshton]

I stayed at Pop by myself in November till my friend showed up and I felt very sense.

Common sense. That is all she needs. If something feels wierd ask a CM to walk back to the room with you, etc.

 

[eeyoreiscool]

I would think she would be fine. I have been out late walking around the resort and everything is well lighted. Just be aware of what is around you and you shouldn't have any problems.

 

[lovedoggies]

Thank you all for your replies.

I think staying in a preferred room is a good idea, and for her mom to be listed with her on the reservation so no one knows she is alone. I will forward along all of your suggestions, actually.

She is a carefree kid, and I think that is what scares me. I dont think she would be nervous about staying there alone, at all. She is probably very excited to have some freedom! I'll pass along the info to her and hopefully she will keep her wits about her and not make stupid choices ...

Thanks again. If anyone else has any other info to add, please do

 

[Hedy]

I've never been there, so take it for what it's worth. (But I do teach high school and am familiar with 18 year olds.)

Just about any place can be safe or dangerous. It depends on a number of factors, including dumb luck.

But there's a lot you can do to push the scales towards safety.

She could ask for a room closer to the main desk, in a building that won't have her walking all over the resort at night. If she does get in late, she can ask a CM to walk her back to her room if she's not feeling settled. She can have her cell phone on her at all times, with pre-arranged times to check in back home.

Best of all, she can use common sense. Trust her instincts and be aware of who and what is around her (that means no IPOD when she's walking the grounds, no late night jogs...)

Some problems that people encounter are unavoidable. Others are a combinatin of being in the wrong place at the wrong time and simply not thinking.

If her family is still uneasy, why not suggest a moderate (with indoor hallways and a room in the main building) until her mom can join her?

But Disney or no Disney, remind her that she's in a public place and that she should trust her instincts.

Please wish her luck on her audition.

FYI-Moderates also only have outdoor corridors.

I've stayed at POR and POFQ solo, without a problem in the past. I'm staying at Pop in August, and just plan on being smart.

 

[Aliceacc]

Oops... thanks for the correction!