We just got back from Pop Century on Jan 5. We arrived there Jan. 1. (we were at a dtd hotel the 30th and 31st as we could not get in on those days) We stayed in the preferred Bldg, 60's as my daughter is a 60's freak (she is 16) and I am lazy. (actually I just had my right hip replaced 3 months ago, and was concerned that I would be wiped out after the parks and wanted a close to the main bldg room-did my left hip 9 months ago, so I am a "double hippy" and therefore the 60's bldg fit perfectly -LOL NOTE: both were fine and we walked about a 100 miles a day as the parks were so crowded-till about Jan 2 and we had to keep doubling back) Ok, I digressed. We requested the 4th floor looking out over the pool and we got it. No problem. THe room was great. There are a lot of little improvements over the allstars. We have stayed at Music three times. I greatly appreciated the little soap dish in the sink, and the little counter over the sink to put cosmetics on. It is the little things that count! (with a mom and 16 year old daughter, you need all the counter space by the sink that you can get!)
We are not early risers and always skipped breakfast, but we ate very late dinners at the food court, and they were great. If we did get to the food court about 11 a.m., and breakfast was not being served, and we wanted breakfast, they still had cereal and muffins. The food court did seem crowded on Jan 1-but after that, it was fine.
I was very impressed. I loved the lobby at check in. My daughter and I had fun looking at the wall with all the stuff from each era. It was memory lane. We didn't get any animal towels but maid service was great. They left extra towels without even being asked. Everything was clean.
One glich was that I was told at check in that I did not need to check out, that it would be express (as in the past at the allstars), but when we left, there was no bill on the door. I did not have time to go to the front desk to get a copy as we had to catch a plane (it was about 9:00 a.m.), so I am hoping that everything is ok. I have a copy of the charges from check in, and we made no calls nor did we charge anything to our room.
THe real problem I saw was with parking. There were never enough spaces in the 60's bldg. We got back late, sometimes 2 a.m., but even at 11:00 p.m. one night, there was nothing. I actually left the car at the curb 2 nights as there were no spaces in the 60's or 50's lot. I only imagine that this will be a problem during the peak times.
All in all, I loved it, as did my daughter. When we go back, we will stay there again. I cannot see paying top dollar for a delux when PC is so great. We spend most of our time in the parks except for a day of rest we grant ourselves, and sit by the pool. Which by the way, was not crowded and was great.
I forgot to check you out Tyler as we were so excited to be there, but we will see you next time, (we have been going every August, when it is cool, lol, for the past 5 years.)
....oh,oh. Does that mean it will be ridiculously busy or something?
