POP vs. ASMo

[DynamicDisney]

The cost is about the same. I really like the theming of ASMo, and POP theming is alright. I am worried about sharing a bus with other AS resorts though. For 3/15-22, will I regret ASMo for transportation??

 

[mom2AidanAndEli]

No, you won't regret it. Honestly, the bus thing is such a non-issue but so many people make a big deal out of it. Truth is that you won't always share buses. At the busiest times, you'll have your own bus. Other times, yes, you might share and it might add a whopping 5 minutes to your commute time. That's about it. On the other hand, Pop has twice as many people at the resort. So even though you'll have dedicated buses, there's a WHOLE lot more people trying to get on those buses.

I've stayed at both, as well as AS Sports, and would choose either of the All Stars over Pop any day. Because Pop has so much bigger, the food court, gift shop, lobby, etc., just always seemed crowded and chaotic. Especially the food court!

 

[DynamicDisney]

No, you won't regret it. Honestly, the bus thing is such a non-issue but so many people make a big deal out of it. Truth is that you won't always share buses. At the busiest times, you'll have your own bus. Other times, yes, you might share and it might add a whopping 5 minutes to your commute time. That's about it. On the other hand, Pop has twice as many people at the resort. So even though you'll have dedicated buses, there's a WHOLE lot more people trying to get on those buses.

I've stayed at both, as well as AS Sports, and would choose either of the All Stars over Pop any day. Because Pop has so much bigger, the food court, gift shop, lobby, etc., just always seemed crowded and chaotic. Especially the food court!

thanks so much for your input! I am going with ASMo then! I know my girls will love it! Special girls trip with my 10 and 7 year olds!

 

[Quellman]

thanks so much for your input! I am going with ASMo then! I know my girls will love it! Special girls trip with my 10 and 7 year olds!

I think the theme at All Star Movies is more memorable for kids than the nostalgia at POP. One of the nice things about POP is the ability to cruise over to Art of Animation for their theme and food court.

 

[goofyintoronto]

I think the theme at All Star Movies is more memorable for kids than the nostalgia at POP. One of the nice things about POP is the ability to cruise over to Art of Animation for their theme and food court.

Yes, I love this option! Looking around AoA is fun...the theme is amazing! Plus i like their food court and gift shop. I love Pop, getting a room by the lake is so serene. And they have the best poolside entertainment staff i've seen compared to other value and mod resorts! But ASMo is great too, love that resort! Your kids might like the theme better at Movies.

As for buses, Pop is so huge that quite often the lines would be longer than All Star buses! (im talking about MK after wishes). Its just crazy.

 

[disneykelly]

No, you won't regret it. Honestly, the bus thing is such a non-issue but so many people make a big deal out of it. Truth is that you won't always share buses. At the busiest times, you'll have your own bus. Other times, yes, you might share and it might add a whopping 5 minutes to your commute time. That's about it. On the other hand, Pop has twice as many people at the resort. So even though you'll have dedicated buses, there's a WHOLE lot more people trying to get on those buses.

I've stayed at both, as well as AS Sports, and would choose either of the All Stars over Pop any day. Because Pop has so much bigger, the food court, gift shop, lobby, etc., just always seemed crowded and chaotic. Especially the food court!

There are 960 more rooms at pop, not really what I would call twice as many.

 

[DynamicDisney]

I agree that the theming at AoA is amazing - we have actually stayed there 2 times. Both times in Nemo, but the entire resort is superb for theming! Landscape of Flavors is great as well. At this point, I opted for ASMo for our reservations. Thank you all for your input!

 

[mom2AidanAndEli]

There are 960 more rooms at pop, not really what I would call twice as many.

Okay, so not double. But still a LOT more people than at any of the All Stars. And since I was talking about All Stars in general, Pop actually has 1,276 more rooms than All Stars Music.