POP Century ~ Unofficially the Grooviest FAQ Thread #6 ~April 2012

[la_la]

Does anyone know how much they sale beer for in the food court? I'm trying to decide if I should put it down on our shopping list or if I should just let DH buy them as he needs them there. Thanks so much for the help!!

 

[cass'mom]

Can anyone help? We are going to avoid checked luggage this time so we are doing just carry ons. We decided to send a package to POP with cereal, sunscreen, and other odds and ends... so if we arrive on June 5th, how soon should I mail it out? I figure there's no mail on Monday for Memorial Day so maybe this Saturday? Or, should I be avoiding USPS altogether and use UPS? So confused!

 

[JavArmy]

Yippy skippy!! I just got my sister to sign up for DISboards!! Look for her to post! Her screen name is cassaroll!

 

[jcarwash]

Does anyone know how much they sale beer for in the food court? I'm trying to decide if I should put it down on our shopping list or if I should just let DH buy them as he needs them there. Thanks so much for the help!!

I think the pricing is basically the same as buying them at the Petals pool bar, like $5 or so per bottle. Unless they have changed the selections you buy them one at a time even from the food court. I have been seeing pictures of packs and cases sold at other resorts, for example, $42 for a case of Heineken, which is outrageous unless you were paying $5 for an individual bottle.

If your "shopping list" is getting supplies from elsewhere, I would recommend buying the beer that way to save money.

 

[tstidm1]

Can anyone help? We are going to avoid checked luggage this time so we are doing just carry ons. We decided to send a package to POP with cereal, sunscreen, and other odds and ends... so if we arrive on June 5th, how soon should I mail it out? I figure there's no mail on Monday for Memorial Day so maybe this Saturday? Or, should I be avoiding USPS altogether and use UPS? So confused!

With a five day window, you can send it as early as Tuesday. You are a three day UPS shipping point, so I wouldn't send it much earlier than that for Ground service. Most hotels won't accept packages more than a couple of days before your arrival. Also make sure to call Pop Century and see what they need on the label before you ship.

 

[Janet B]

Can anyone help? We are going to avoid checked luggage this time so we are doing just carry ons. We decided to send a package to POP with cereal, sunscreen, and other odds and ends... so if we arrive on June 5th, how soon should I mail it out? I figure there's no mail on Monday for Memorial Day so maybe this Saturday? Or, should I be avoiding USPS altogether and use UPS? So confused!

You can ship packages to Disney and they will hold them for 2 weeks, so you are good to ship now.

From the transportation section of the FAQ thread:

Shipping Packages to/from Pop Century Resort

• Use the street address noted at the top of this post
• For packages arriving to the resort, the guest name and arrival date are essential
• On the label’s first line, include your name preceded by the word “Guest” and date of arrival ( i.e. Guest Minnie Mouse 08/27/11)
• Your package will be held up to 2 weeks prior to your arrival
• Pick up/ship your packages from the Concierge Desk

Yippy skippy!! I just got my sister to sign up for DISboards!! Look for her to post! Her screen name is cassaroll!

We will be on the look-out!

Whoops, sorry. Yes, we are staying Standard. Who do we call? Is it too early to make the request?

You can call anytime (sooner the better) and add your requests to your reservation.

 

[Cassaroll]

Im going there!!!

 

[JavArmy]

Im going there!!!

Haha!! This is my sister!! Welcome and congrats on your first post!!

 

[Grumpy Grandma]

Im going there!!!

We've been waiting for you!!!

 

[TwiddleDeeTwiddleDum]

Im going there!!!

HOWDY

I'd do the "Welcome to the DISboards" but I couldn't find the icon oh wait, I just said it

 

[cass'mom]

With a five day window, you can send it as early as Tuesday. You are a three day UPS shipping point, so I wouldn't send it much earlier than that for Ground service. Most hotels won't accept packages more than a couple of days before your arrival. Also make sure to call Pop Century and see what they need on the label before you ship.

You can ship packages to Disney and they will hold them for 2 weeks, so you are good to ship now.

From the transportation section of the FAQ thread:

Shipping Packages to/from Pop Century Resort

• Use the street address noted at the top of this post
• For packages arriving to the resort, the guest name and arrival date are essential
• On the label’s first line, include your name preceded by the word “Guest” and date of arrival ( i.e. Guest Minnie Mouse 08/27/11)
• Your package will be held up to 2 weeks prior to your arrival
• Pick up/ship your packages from the Concierge Desk

THANK YOU!! You guys are so helpful! I think we'll try to get it packed up this weekend. I better order the water too! I can't believe we are so close!!!

 

[cass'mom]

Im going there!!!

You will soon discover that

BTW, I LOVE your name!!

 

[Janet B]

Im going there!!!

to the DIS and the POP FAQ thread!

We're a friendly group here!

Haha!! This is my sister!! Welcome and congrats on your first post!!

Thanks for recruiting another POPer!!!

THANK YOU!! You guys are so helpful! I think we'll try to get it packed up this weekend. I better order the water too! I can't believe we are so close!!!

you're welcome!! With all you guys going soon its hard to wait until August!

 

[englishrose47]

Im going there!!!

Welcome to the Dis !!!

 

[tosha27]

Just wanted to say thanks for all the help answering questions about POP. This thread has been a friendly and refreshing in comparison to the rest of this site. We are headed out Saturday morning. Thanks again!

Hope everyone has a great trip!

 

[Janet B]

Just wanted to say thanks for all the help answering questions about POP. This thread has been a friendly and refreshing in comparison to the rest of this site. We are headed out Saturday morning. Thanks again!

Hope everyone has a great trip!

POPpers ARE the BEST!!

Have a FANTASTIC time!! Looking forward to a mini review when you return if you get a chance!

 

[JavArmy]

BTW, I LOVE your name!!

Haha, it's a nickname that my dad has given her. She said kids at school are even calling her that now!! I ♥ it! She was trying to think of something else to come up with, but this one suits her the best i think!

 

[RalphinSC]

well, just got off the phone with WDW reservations and made sure my room request preferences were noted. I'm always glad to work with such cheerful call center reps like Anita was and she took down all my preferences and was very helpful. Couldn't change the credit card info but that's no problem; I can take care of that at the check-in desk next week.

Exactly 7000 minutes to go as of 9:50am!

 

[ShanLubey]

Just got off the phone with Jill at WDW Reservations to update my room preferences. SO EXCITED!

 

[JavArmy]

well, just got off the phone with WDW reservations and made sure my room request preferences were noted. I'm always glad to work with such cheerful call center reps like Anita was and she took down all my preferences and was very helpful. Couldn't change the credit card info but that's no problem; I can take care of that at the check-in desk next week.

Exactly 7000 minutes to go as of 9:50am!

Is it better to call in room requests rather than do online check-in?? We will be getting to the resort super early in the morning (prolly around 10 am) and I'm fairly sure they won't have our room ready, so I don't think online check-in will help us much. Whadda yall think?