Pop or Riverside? Which one?

[SL6827]

Got a one night package booked with a certain travel agency many of us use here on the Disboards at Pop Century before our stay at SSR in April. I chose Pop over Riverside for one, well it was a little cheaper, and two we have never stayed there before and we have stayed at Riverside. But I will tell you, my husband loves Riverside, well we both do and we both really love the boat to Disney Springs. So should I keep my choice of Pop or head back to the Bayou?

 

[Micharlotte]

I love riverside, but I’ve never stayed at Pop. I’ve only ever done one night stays before or after our trip at values and they are never my favourite. Last year we were upgraded to a royal room from A of A and I was thrilled! So my vote would be to switch.

 

[brockash]

For 1 night? I'd probably just do the cheapest... I guess if u were def going to DS on that night and it wasn't that much more, than maybe I'd do Riverside, but otherwise for only 1 night I'd just stick with the cheapest.

 

[SL6827]

For 1 night? I'd probably just do the cheapest... I guess if u were def going to DS on that night and it wasn't that much more, than maybe I'd do Riverside, but otherwise for only 1 night I'd just stick with the cheapest.

Ya, that is what I was planning on doing for dinner. Disney Springs.

 

[Hopefully]

I believe you should do what YOU Want, not what strangers on the internet think

 

[Disneylover99]

Ya, that is what I was planning on doing for dinner. Disney Springs.

I'd still stick with Pop. While I enjoy the boat to DS from POR/POFQ, I find boat waits can be lengthy when you are going in the evening. Plus the buses at DS are more central to most of the eateries then the boats.

 

[starousse]

Riverside

 

[Collette]

We usually arrive a night early, too, and stay at the cheapest we can find which usually ends up being ASMu or ASMo. Our flight often arrives late in the day and we don't plan to do anything but relax.

These are two of my very favorite resorts along with some great DVC stays. In December, I spent a week at Pop Century to make it more of a budget friendly trip. I was a little concerned about it because for several years we have stayed DVC and I hadn't stayed at Pop since 2009. The newly refurbished room photos looked a little stark, but I loved the fresh, clean room and my stay very much. I have fond Pop memories so that may have helped. I requested and received a room in building 9 which is a quick walk across the parking lot to the bus stops. Also I like to request a non-connecting room. If you go to Disney Springs, the Pop Century bus stop is a LONG walk. It's either last or next to last. But as was mentioned already, the buses are more central to most of the eateries.

I love POR very much, too. The night time boat ride to Disney Springs for dinner is a favorite!

 

[SL6827]

We usually arrive a night early, too, and stay at the cheapest we can find which usually ends up being ASMu or ASMo. Our flight often arrives late in the day and we don't plan to do anything but relax.

These are two of my very favorite resorts along with some great DVC stays. In December, I spent a week at Pop Century to make it more of a budget friendly trip. I was a little concerned about it because for several years we have stayed DVC and I hadn't stayed at Pop since 2009. The newly refurbished room photos looked a little stark, but I loved the fresh, clean room and my stay very much. I have fond Pop memories so that may have helped. I requested and received a room in building 9 which is a quick walk across the parking lot to the bus stops. Also I like to request a non-connecting room. If you go to Disney Springs, the Pop Century bus stop is a LONG walk. It's either last or next to last. But as was mentioned already, the buses are more central to most of the eateries.

I love POR very much, too. The night time boat ride to Disney Springs for dinner is a favorite!

Good point about the bus stop being so far away. I am most likely going to change it to Riverside.