The GROOVIER New Pop Century FAQ Thread Chapter 2! ~ Post #1 is a must see!

[dizneyluv]

Gotch ya! And of course I can't think of what it is called either right now. LOL!

Trivet is what you are thinking of.

 

[GoofySon'sMom]

We just returned from a week at POP. We used a twin size air mattress for our DD7. We flew so I bought one at Walmart that came with a foot pump. ($20)No problem fitting it in one of our suitcases.

We moved the table and 1 chair down to the corner closest the window, put the mattress on the floor between media centre and table. The 2nd chair we put in closet behind shoe organiser I brought.(lifesaver) Because it was a twin mattress we didn't have to move it during the day there was room to get by it, I do believe that a larger mattress would fit there, that you would have to move during day.

As long as you don't need to use the door to the connecting room, here's what we did. We moved the table and chairs all the way to the corner by the closet and slid the dresser/tv down that way, so we had the rest of the wall free. We were able to put the packnplay crib and park two strollers on that wall with room left over, so a twin mattress would definitely fit.

Thank you both! I definitely think we will get one. We are taking the train so I can probably take it with us and if I can't fold it up to get it home, oh well. The small amount we will spend will be worth it!

 

[MelanieC]

Trivet is what you are thinking of.

Yep - this is what I mean, lol

I think that they make some out of a silicone material that would probably be light and easy to bring. If you use a coffee pot on the table, I think this would help keep the heat from burning the table.

 

[MelanieC]

Here is a POP Scavenger hunt I made up last year for our trip this year. We plan on doing it our check in night. Hopefully some of the stuff is still there.

Pop Century Scavenger Hunt:
• Take picture at The sign of your birth year and Anniversary at POP
• How many hidden Mickey's can you find? Take a picture of each one.
• At 6pm – Do the Hustle? Go to Food Court. What is it? Take a picture of it.
• What is everything Pop? Take a picture of it.
• What year did WDW open? Take a picture in front of the sign.
• Play a game of Twister and take some pictures while playing.
• What is Petals? Take a picture of it including one with you in it.
• Look for the secret button (80/90's-9000-3rd floor). Take a picture of it.
• Get a picture with Goofy and his Red Car.
• How many pools are there – Take a picture of each from an upper level balcony.
• Looking from an upper level on the 50's Bowling Pin Pool –What do you notice?
• What are the hours of the pools – Take a picture of the sign with you in front of it.
• How many beach balls are in each pool? Take a picture of some of them.
• How many Icons are there – Take a picture in front of each one.
• How many types of stairwells are there –Take a picture in front of each one.
• How many Laundromats are there – Take a picture in front of each one.
• How many places are there to eat or drink at? Take a picture in front of each one.
• At the Big Juke Box – How many songs are listed?
• Find a vending machine with a Castle on it. Take a picture in front of it.
• Find the refillable mugs and take your picture in front of them.
• Find the Lunar Landing Shadow box from July 1969. Take a picture of it.
• How many shadow boxes are there? Take a picture of your favorites.
• Cross the Generation Gap. What is it? Take a picture of it.
• Find "Fast Forward". What is it? Take a picture of it.
• Find a game with the sign "Hit the Lizard on the butt" – Read the rest.
• Find the playground. Take a picture of you doing something on the playground.
• Find a Bunny, Duck and Squirrel. Take pictures of each.
• Walk Memory Lane & read the signs. Take a picture of your favorites.
• Find the Ping pong table and play (bring your own or .50). Take a picture.
• Find the keyboard. Spell your name on it. Take a picture of you doing it.
• Walk around Hourglass Lake. Take a picture in front of your birth year.
• Find Mr. Potato Head. Take a picture in front of it.
• Find Play-doh. Take a picture in front of it.
• Find the powder blue golf cart that is an old fashioned car. Take a picture in it.
• Look for the yellow POP min-bus with Peace signs. Take a picture with it.
• Write down one song you hear from one of the different Decades.
• Find Roger-What do you notice about the picture behind him? Take a picture of it.
• Take a picture of your favorite Saying on the buildings.
• Take a picture of a Disney and Magical Express Bus.
• Take a picture of yourself in front of the POP Sign at the front of the hotel.
• How many pictures are behind the check-in counter? Take a picture of your favorite.

 

[jenseib]

Trivet is what you are thinking of.

LOL! YES. I just watch Harry Potter this morning (who's family lives on Privet dr) and I kept thinking Privet, but I knew that wasn;t right. LOL!

 

[DearDaisyinDurham]

This is such a helpful thread, thanks Kimberly, the first post alone, WOWZA! Everything you ever needed to know, there it is
Thanks for the scavenger hunt also, Melanie C, very fun!

 

[Minnie&Nana]

I know there's a pic on the first page of the safe with a laptop in it. But, does anyone have a picture of the safe with multiple items in it. We usually stay at the CBR and I've been able to fit a portable DVD player, PSP, set of keys and all of my husbands meds. in it. Just wondering how much I can fit in the Pop safes.

The safes at POP are a bit deeper than the CBR safes, but not as quite tall. We've never used it for a laptop, but my friend's DVD player did fit, with our wallets, passports, keys and a couple of meds. Depending how many meds you have, it might work.

There is a photo somewhere of a lot of meds in the POP safe - mostly meds, cannot recall what else. Sorry, no idea where to find that photo.

Hope it works for you.

 

[mickeystoontown]

These are not super huge. Our portable DVD player wouldn't fit in there (too large), but it's the kind that plugs into the car or a tv. Maybe the tiny ones that just run off a battery (and probably a plug might).

We keep our laptops and DVD player in the room (not really hiding them) and have never had a problem.

The safes at POP are a bit deeper than the CBR safes, but not as quite tall. We've never used it for a laptop, but my friend's DVD player did fit, with our wallets, passports, keys and a couple of meds. Depending how many meds you have, it might work.

There is a photo somewhere of a lot of meds in the POP safe - mostly meds, cannot recall what else. Sorry, no idea where to find that photo.

Hope it works for you.

Thanks! Our DVD player is the kind that has a battery but can also be plugged into the car cigarette lighter. Of course, the PSP is thin so I know that won't be a problem. Some of my husband's med bottles are pretty big around. At the CBR, I stacked them all on top of each other so I guess I could do that at Pop at well.

Hopefully, somebody will have a pic of a safe with other items in it. I just need something to put it into perspective.

 

[jeanylaser]

POP is the best! and thanks for the info about POP!

 

[pta-mom]

Here is a POP Scavenger hunt I made up last year for our trip this year. We plan on doing it our check in night. Hopefully some of the stuff is still there.

Pop Century Scavenger Hunt:
• Take picture at The sign of your birth year and Anniversary at POP
• How many hidden Mickey's can you find? Take a picture of each one.
• At 6pm – Do the Hustle? Go to Food Court. What is it? Take a picture of it.
• What is everything Pop? Take a picture of it.
• What year did WDW open? Take a picture in front of the sign.
• Play a game of Twister and take some pictures while playing.
• What is Petals? Take a picture of it including one with you in it.
• Look for the secret button (80/90's-9000-3rd floor). Take a picture of it.
• Get a picture with Goofy and his Red Car.
• How many pools are there – Take a picture of each from an upper level balcony.
• Looking from an upper level on the 50's Bowling Pin Pool –What do you notice?
• What are the hours of the pools – Take a picture of the sign with you in front of it.
• How many beach balls are in each pool? Take a picture of some of them.
• How many Icons are there – Take a picture in front of each one.
• How many types of stairwells are there –Take a picture in front of each one.
• How many Laundromats are there – Take a picture in front of each one.
• How many places are there to eat or drink at? Take a picture in front of each one.
• At the Big Juke Box – How many songs are listed?
• Find a vending machine with a Castle on it. Take a picture in front of it.
• Find the refillable mugs and take your picture in front of them.
• Find the Lunar Landing Shadow box from July 1969. Take a picture of it.
• How many shadow boxes are there? Take a picture of your favorites.
• Cross the Generation Gap. What is it? Take a picture of it.
• Find "Fast Forward". What is it? Take a picture of it.
• Find a game with the sign "Hit the Lizard on the butt" – Read the rest.
• Find the playground. Take a picture of you doing something on the playground.
• Find a Bunny, Duck and Squirrel. Take pictures of each.
• Walk Memory Lane & read the signs. Take a picture of your favorites.
• Find the Ping pong table and play (bring your own or .50). Take a picture.
• Find the keyboard. Spell your name on it. Take a picture of you doing it.
• Walk around Hourglass Lake. Take a picture in front of your birth year.
• Find Mr. Potato Head. Take a picture in front of it.
• Find Play-doh. Take a picture in front of it.
• Find the powder blue golf cart that is an old fashioned car. Take a picture in it.
• Look for the yellow POP min-bus with Peace signs. Take a picture with it.
• Write down one song you hear from one of the different Decades.
• Find Roger-What do you notice about the picture behind him? Take a picture of it.
• Take a picture of your favorite Saying on the buildings.
• Take a picture of a Disney and Magical Express Bus.
• Take a picture of yourself in front of the POP Sign at the front of the hotel.
• How many pictures are behind the check-in counter? Take a picture of your favorite.

That's Awesome!!! I may just print that out & make my kids do that! What a great idea!!

 

[MissionWDW]

Just subscribed!

Kimberly, you have done an amazing job with the information on the opening post! I haven't found the previous Pop threads, but this thread is great! I found so much info just in that post. Also, thanks to all the other posters. I have added several things to my packing list. Including 4 cup coffee maker, air mattress and power cord. I'm also planning on mailing a package to the resort.

I will be going to Pop for the second time in Oct. Last time it was just my daughter and I...my sisters were there with their families, but different rooms. This time it will be my family (me, dh, 4 kids and inlaws). My sister (plus her dh and 4 kids) and my mother will be there as well, but seperate rooms. I loved Pop last time and can't wait to see how my little boys react to it. This is their first time at Disney!

 

[jeanylaser]

That's awesome Idea! I can't wait to do that too!

 

[MelanieC]

Just subscribed!

Kimberly, you have done an amazing job with the information on the opening post! I haven't found the previous Pop threads, but this thread is great! I found so much info just in that post. Also, thanks to all the other posters. I have added several things to my packing list. Including 4 cup coffee maker, air mattress and power cord. I'm also planning on mailing a package to the resort.

I will be going to Pop for the second time in Oct. Last time it was just my daughter and I...my sisters were there with their families, but different rooms. This time it will be my family (me, dh, 4 kids and inlaws). My sister (plus her dh and 4 kids) and my mother will be there as well, but seperate rooms. I loved Pop last time and can't wait to see how my little boys react to it. This is their first time at Disney!

Welcome to the DIS and to the POP thread

I agree - Kimberly has done an amazing job

 

[Minnie Lor]

Here is a POP Scavenger hunt I made up last year for our trip this year. We plan on doing it our check in night. Hopefully some of the stuff is still there.

Pop Century Scavenger Hunt:
• Take picture at The sign of your birth year and Anniversary at POP
• How many hidden Mickey's can you find? Take a picture of each one.
• At 6pm – Do the Hustle? Go to Food Court. What is it? Take a picture of it.
• What is everything Pop? Take a picture of it.
• What year did WDW open? Take a picture in front of the sign.
• Play a game of Twister and take some pictures while playing.
• What is Petals? Take a picture of it including one with you in it.
• Look for the secret button (80/90's-9000-3rd floor). Take a picture of it.
• Get a picture with Goofy and his Red Car.
• How many pools are there – Take a picture of each from an upper level balcony.
• Looking from an upper level on the 50's Bowling Pin Pool –What do you notice?
• What are the hours of the pools – Take a picture of the sign with you in front of it.
• How many beach balls are in each pool? Take a picture of some of them.
• How many Icons are there – Take a picture in front of each one.
• How many types of stairwells are there –Take a picture in front of each one.
• How many Laundromats are there – Take a picture in front of each one.
• How many places are there to eat or drink at? Take a picture in front of each one.
• At the Big Juke Box – How many songs are listed?
• Find a vending machine with a Castle on it. Take a picture in front of it.
• Find the refillable mugs and take your picture in front of them.
• Find the Lunar Landing Shadow box from July 1969. Take a picture of it.
• How many shadow boxes are there? Take a picture of your favorites.
• Cross the Generation Gap. What is it? Take a picture of it.
• Find "Fast Forward". What is it? Take a picture of it.
• Find a game with the sign "Hit the Lizard on the butt" – Read the rest.
• Find the playground. Take a picture of you doing something on the playground.
• Find a Bunny, Duck and Squirrel. Take pictures of each.
• Walk Memory Lane & read the signs. Take a picture of your favorites.
• Find the Ping pong table and play (bring your own or .50). Take a picture.
• Find the keyboard. Spell your name on it. Take a picture of you doing it.
• Walk around Hourglass Lake. Take a picture in front of your birth year.
• Find Mr. Potato Head. Take a picture in front of it.
• Find Play-doh. Take a picture in front of it.
• Find the powder blue golf cart that is an old fashioned car. Take a picture in it.
• Look for the yellow POP min-bus with Peace signs. Take a picture with it.
• Write down one song you hear from one of the different Decades.
• Find Roger-What do you notice about the picture behind him? Take a picture of it.
• Take a picture of your favorite Saying on the buildings.
• Take a picture of a Disney and Magical Express Bus.
• Take a picture of yourself in front of the POP Sign at the front of the hotel.
• How many pictures are behind the check-in counter? Take a picture of your favorite.

These are great! To heck with the kids. I might do this myself on my first night of my solo trip.

 

[obssessed]

In less than 17 hours my family and I will be boarding a plane for WDW and our first stay at the Pop! After obsessively reading the first post over and over again, I feel pretty prepared for our trip...So why do I still feel like I'm forgetting something?!? Ooh, ooh, I know! Where do we buy the refillable mugs, at the food court or the gift shop? Can't wait to get there!!

 

[jenseib]

In less than 17 hours my family and I will be boarding a plane for WDW and our first stay at the Pop! After obsessively reading the first post over and over again, I feel pretty prepared for our trip...So why do I still feel like I'm forgetting something?!? Ooh, ooh, I know! Where do we buy the refillable mugs, at the food court or the gift shop? Can't wait to get there!!

Have fun. I am so jealous!

You buy them at the food court.

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Oh, how exciting!!!

Have a wonderful trip and be sure to tell us all about it when you get back...photos too, please!!!

You're going to have SO MUCH FUN!!!!

Oh, and to the DIS!!

 

[Geeg]

In less than 17 hours my family and I will be boarding a plane for WDW and our first stay at the Pop! After obsessively reading the first post over and over again, I feel pretty prepared for our trip...So why do I still feel like I'm forgetting something?!? Ooh, ooh, I know! Where do we buy the refillable mugs, at the food court or the gift shop? Can't wait to get there!!

Hahaha I don't believe this - but I leave in 2 days, and I am so grateful to everyone who has contributed to this thread, especially Buckeye Gal of course - BUT I was about to post the very same question as you just have.

Where do you actually buy the refillable mugs, is it with the food or in the shop? and can you just go and use them straight away after buying them? (Using the wash station first of course)?

 

[jenseib]

Hahaha I don't believe this - but I leave in 2 days, and I am so grateful to everyone who has contributed to this thread, especially Buckeye Gal of course - BUT I was about to post the very same question as you just have.

Where do you actually buy the refillable mugs, is it with the food or in the shop? and can you just go and use them straight away after buying them? (Using the wash station first of course)?

Yes you can use them right away.

 

[Geeg]

Yes you can use them right away.

Thanks jenseib

And one final question on the refillable mugs -

if we get some food, go to the checkout to pay for it, but we happen to have our mugs on our trays (that we bought the day before) how do they know not to charge us for them over again? (or should we not place them on our trays?)