The All New Pop Century FAR OUT FAQ Thread!

[mobes_jk]

I just wanted to ask a quick question about the shuttles (without trying to find the answer within these 91 pages!!) Do the shuttles from Pop go to Typhoon Lagoon? I didn't see it included on the list on the 1st page.

Thanks.

 

[spiceycat]

the DD bus goes to TL

the AK bus goes to BB

 

[mobes_jk]

Thanks so much, I appreciate it.

 

[renessa]

How many pages do I have to go back to find the icee drink info?? Or would someone be so kind to point me in the right direction. Thanks...that caught my eye!!! Renessa

 

[CindyZMomof3]

A couple of questions:

1) How early can I pre-check in and leave my bags on the day of arrival?

2) Can I ask for a curtasy (sp?) late check out and what time would that be if possible?

3) Can I pay for an official late check out and what time would that be till?

4) What time do the buses start running from POP? Is each bus labeled as to where it's going?

5) What time does the food court open in the AM in August? What time does it close?

Thank you so much!

~Cindy Z in CT

 

[SonicLogic]

Originally posted by michellelovesthemous
I was wondering if the thermostat situation is under control yet? The reason I ask is because we're used to 62 degrees max to sleep in and I worry that my dd won't be able to sleep or breathe well if it's too hot in the room. Thanks so much for any help in this!
We are so looking forward to seeing WDW at Christmas time if only time would go by quicker!!

Even during December, you're not going to be able to bring the room temp. down to 62ºF! The thermostats don't go that low.

 

[Chip 'n Dale Express]

Originally posted by CindyZMomof3
1) How early can I pre-check in and leave my bags on the day of arrival?

Luggage Assistance opens at 7:00am. Prior to that, the Front Desk can store your bags.

Originally posted by CindyZMomof3
2) Can I ask for a courtesy late check out and what time would that be if possible?

You can ask... however, it cannot be guaranteed. As an alternative, Luggage Assistance can hold your bags, and they have changing rooms and showers at all of the pools.

Originally posted by CindyZMomof3
3) Can I pay for an official late check out and what time would that be till?

1:00pm LCO is free. 3:00 LCO is 50% of the rack rate. And anything after 3:00pm is 100% of the rack rate, and considered a full additional night, since we cannot sell the room after that.


The way LCOs work, is that each housekeeping block can only have a limited amount of LCOs (typically 0-2). Once that block fills up, they can't have any more. As such, it is possible for you to be denied a LCO, and then an hour later, someone else to get one.

Originally posted by CindyZMomof3
4) What time do the buses start running from POP? Is each bus labeled as to where it's going?

Character Breakfast buses start running 45 mins prior to the first priority seating of the area... MK Area Bus will start typically around 6:30am.

General Theme Park buses start 60 mins prior to park opening.

Originally posted by CindyZMomof3
5) What time does the food court open in the AM in August? What time does it close?

6am-Midnight

 

[CindyZMomof3]

Tyler,
Thank you for your answers.

I'm a little frustrated now and wish that the CM that I spoke with when I made my PS for CRT knew about the Character Meal buses. I originally had an 8:05 am PS and the CM talked me into a later one because she said the bus wouldn't leave until 7:30 and thought I could have been late. So now I have an 8:55am PS which gets me into the park later. Oh well.

~Cindy Z in CT

 

[CindyZMomof3]

Also, at what point can I request a late check out? Can I go ahead and put it on my reservation now? Or at time of check in? Or on day of check out? Thanx. Hope this helps others also. Just not those wanting Late Check Out the same day I do

~cindy Z

 

[mom3rn]

We are 24 hours away from our first trip to Disney! I can't believe it. I have to thank all of the people who helped us plan our trip
Thanks especially to Tyler, and of course Joshua, I could not have imagined learning so much about Pop in advance, and really appreciate it!

 

[sweet maxine]

A question for Tyler.......

Tyler, I can't remember if you told us what kind/type of camera you took all those beautiful pictures of Pop Century with. I'm sure it must have been digital, but what kind of zoom (optical, digital) did it have? I would love to have some pictures turn out as well as yours, but I'm not really handy with a camera. It will be a learning experience for us.

BTW, we will be at Pop for 2 nights next week, and can't wait!!!!
This place is just too cute and cool to pass up!!

I also wanted to say that Joshua is also a great source of info. It's really nice to have CM's that enjoy their work so much, and to be so helpful to us.

Thanks

 

[Chip 'n Dale Express]

Originally posted by sweet maxine
Tyler, I can't remember if you told us what kind/type of camera you took all those beautiful pictures of Pop Century with. I'm sure it must have been digital, but what kind of zoom (optical, digital) did it have? I would love to have some pictures turn out as well as yours, but I'm not really handy with a camera. It will be a learning experience for us.

It was actually an older model handmedown camera, no optical zoom (I cant remember if I used the digital zoom, but I dont think I did), and I think I even had the wrong focus/macro settings on for half the pictures. LOL

The camera itself is an older Sony Cybershot 2.0 megapixel camera. It's a decent camera, although it has a few quirks that irk me.

I used to have a Kodak 1.0 megapixel camera (bought it in '99), and it was very user friendly, worked exactly how I wanted it to, but picture quality was lacking. Battery life was decent, off of 4 AA Rayovac Renewals. The best part about this camera is that it had no delay. You pushed the button, it took the picture.

Most newer digital cameras I've used have a delay... you push the button, it thinks, and THEN it takes the picture, about a half second later. Not a problem if its a still shot, but CRUCIAL if it's an action shot.

The Sony has great picture quality, is fairly user friendly, but doesn't always work the way I like. The flash is cumbersom, and a pain to use. This camera doesn't have as much of a delay as some other cameras that I've used, which is good. It came with an 'InfoLithium' battery, which has an extended life, and performs well. It can take 2 AA batteries as well, but they will last for 5 pictures, less if you use a flash. The InfoLithium battery will last for 75+ minutes of continuous ON photo session.

 

[sweet maxine]

Wow! Thanks so much for all the camera info!

If the pictures come out that well with no optical zoom, I may be able to do all right. I have a Kodak CX 4310 with no optical zoom, but has 3.2 mp and 2x digital zoom. I'm hoping my pictures come out half as good as yours.

We just can't wait to see the Pop!

(Also can't wait to try the tye-dyed cheesecake! Yummy!!)

Thanks, Tyler!

 

[zurgswife]

Tyler,

I'm sure it has been asked before but I haven't been able to track the info down.

If I'd like to fax ahead my room requests when should I attempt to do it..

If I'm arriving Jul 6th....

June 29......7 days
June 30......6 days
July 1..........5 days
July 2..........4 days
July 3..........3 days
July 4..........2 days
July 5..........1 days

I've tried faxing 1 other time and just got my basic reqest of non smoking...which is fine but I'd love to get lucky with the room assiginment this time....

 

[Chip 'n Dale Express]

Personally, I'd recommend just calling and having the notation on the reservation. Also, when you check in, reiterate your requests.

 

[zurgswife]

It's on there...that's what I'll do..thanks for the quick answer....

 

[Chip 'n Dale Express]

It's important to reinterate your requests when checking in. If nothing is notated on the reservation, and the pre-assigned room is not available, we will change the room to one that IS currently available. So make sure to let them know that you'd like your room requests, and don't mind waiting for the room to become available.

 

[zurgswife]

Unfortunately I don't arrive until about 6pm...so what ever is available is probably all that will be...

but the CM at WDWTC made an interesting comment to me when I made the room location requests he was going to put them on the internal notation my other requests for medical reasons were going on a different place...had never heard of that before....is it something different or was he just trying to be clever...

 

[Chip 'n Dale Express]

Originally posted by zurgswife
Unfortunately I don't arrive until about 6pm...so what ever is available is probably all that will be...

but the CM at WDWTC made an interesting comment to me when I made the room location requests he was going to put them on the internal notation my other requests for medical reasons were going on a different place...had never heard of that before....is it something different or was he just trying to be clever...

They are working with the brand new reservation system, which will eventually be similar to our new property management system, which won't be rolled out until next year. So, on thier side, its could be a different screen...

 

[brisem]

Originally posted by renessa
How many pages do I have to go back to find the icee drink info?? Or would someone be so kind to point me in the right direction. Thanks...that caught my eye!!! Renessa

Blueberry and Coke Icees