yay for checking into pop and what a bonus to have the rooms ready.
Too funny about Brooklynn being unsure of the hotel. Bella is so cute in her little tent.
We were pleasantly surprised that both rooms were ready at such a busy time.
No bus, no big icons...Brooklynn was in unfamiliar territory.
Drew's pictures of Bella are beautiful!
Yay for your arrival at POP!
He likes her; he just doesn't let on that he does.
He doesn't like her enough to hold her, feed her, or change her.
Just enough to take her picture.
*Sigh* I can't wait to see the WDW sign! And now I can't wait to pull up to Pop!
So your room was ready? Nice! I'll have to remember your building and see if we end up anywhere near it!
Aw I love the shots of Bella! It's so cute when guys are such softies for babies!
Hm...next up- someone goes shopping..Gee..could it be...MEMOM?!
Now I have stayed in these buildings: Jukebox, Tramp, Play Doh, Mickey Phone, Big Wheel, Roger Rabbit, and Computer. I just have a few more to cover. I kind of like the 50's/60's side better, but I just like being there anywhere.
It could possibly MeMom. Only time will tell.
Glad you made it to POP! Drew took some cute pictures of Bella, but my favorite Bella picture has to be the one of her sleeping in her little "tent" in the car. She just looks so peaceful!
Can't wait to see the shopping pictures!
I am just about to book a summer trip for my family. We were debating hotels-POP or POR. Since we are family of 5 we have to get 2 rooms at POP, but it is only a little more expensive. I have stayed there before, but the rest of my family has not. My kids really want to stay there, so I think that's the route we'll go. I think the extra bathroom and extra space will be helpful, too! (Has anyone stayed there during free dining before? Is it really crazy busy? Our dates will fall under free dining time I think-if they offer it this year. I am really concerned about the crowds.)
Your pictures are getting me even more excited!
The space and two tubs, sinks, and toilets - I'd go for Pop.
I'm glad the pictures are bringing you happiness.
Loved that Brooklyn was unsure of the "other" hotel! She is trained very well!! Adorable pictures of Bella

Love that sign! Have it framed and somewhere I can see it every day!

Can't wait for the shopping trip!!
Tracy
It was so funny the way she said it. It was a very shaky, "What is this place?"

holy moly!
i LOVE this picture!
shopping!!!!!!!!
by the way, i posted some pictures of my mickey toast and the magical towel transformation over on my PTR. i didn't know if you had seen those yet. i believe it's on page 55.
Sweet little Bella. She was trying to turn around and see us, but she had to hold on to the railing. She's going to let go any time now and toddle those first steps.
I did see it. I have to borrow Brooklynn's and make some toast myself.
The towels/washcloths are nice little souvenirs. We have several. The one that is in the bathroom today is Toy Story.
I laughed out loud when I read that Brooklyn said, "What is this place?" She knew it wasn't one of her beloved Disney hotels!
Bella, both asleep and awake, is so precious!!! Drew takes great pictures!
Yeay for the Hippy Dippy Pool and Pop! Now the fun can really begin!!!
I wish I had been filming her. Her expression was so funny.
I can't wait to see my precious girl in just a little while. They went to a birthday party today, so they're on their way now.
We're going to have fun with the family tonight, and I'll put up more Pop fun tomorrow. I'm ready to go shopping again!
Patrick just said to me last night "Mom, you are crazy" ...so I guess that's your answer
Okay...seems like the crazy section is getting a little crowded.
Yea you got to POP. We will be there in 10 days!!! Trying to decide whether to request top floor or 1st floor and what building. I know you are not guaranteed to get anything particular but I like to ask. 1st woud be better for stroller etc. top would be better for noise. hmm. Love that hotel! Anything you missed doing, buying or taking pics of you would like me to take care of?
Bless you. Enjoy Pop and your Disney stay for all of us!
I miss it all. Sometimes I am ridiculous. I truly do almost get tears wanting to be back there. I am certifiable, I'm sure.
Came in here a bit late, i'm only on page 19 looking at the pics of the Wilderness Lodge. As of today we are 30 days away from checking in there for David's 18th birthday. We can't wait. Hopefully i'll be caught up soon, see you on again on the last pages
We've been missig you, friend!
I hope you and David have the greatest time. I know you will.
You'll FB and/or Twitter for us, won't you?
Awwww those pictures of Bella are so sweet!
It was nice to see you guys going under the archway today since that's what I'll be doing in exactly one month

Whoa that was weird. A Disney commercial just came on TV right after I typed that

Time to play the "one month from now" game

One month from now I'll probably be at MK. If not I'll still be at WL. Either one sounds good to me right now
You and Nicole will be there at the same time.
Anywhere in Disney World is good.
We've been at POP during free dining (Sept.) for 4 or 5 years now. It's not nearly as crowded then as it is when we've been just about any other time (except maybe January) Actually it didn't seem crowded at all. Even on the times we've been at POP during busy periods, it never really seems that crowded to me. It's a large resort! The food court does get pretty crowded during peak times but that's been true at most of the resorts where we have stayed. The bus service has always been fantastic for us.
It's nice to hear from someone who has experience in the free dining times.
I'm like you about Pop. The pools get busy, but that's to be expected, and the food court is best at off times, but there are thousands of people there, and there are many times you can walk around and see very few.