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

[disney 4 5]

So does anyone know when the kiddie pool is reopening?

Has anyone just got back and have word on the baby pool? We will be there in 3 weeks and I am hoping it is open. Anyone?

 

[serene56]

Could someone explain to me the Baby Pool- Pictures dont do it justice.

Is it like a pool or a spinkler??

 

[EpcotBill]

Got back from 8 nights at Pop last night.

I requested Bldg 1, Flr 4. They gave me Bldg 4, Flr 1. I know that's a desirable location for some people but we wanted to be close to a parking lot and not too far from the food court. The CM found us the room we wanted and all was well. To whoever checked in on May 9th around noon and got bldg 4, Flr 1, you're welcome.

We had actual water pressure out of the faucett. It was too much pressure really. That's the first time in 6 stays that that has happened.

I can confirm that frozen coke is gone, replaced by Gold Peak tea.

The baby pool was still closed.

Most beer was $5.25 per bottle at Everything Pop.

The smoking section outside the food court is still there. I was surprised to find so many smoking sections along Memory Lane. It ruined what used to be a great place to take a walk.

I had Beef and Broccoli from the food court the day we checked in. It was delicious. We got a pizza one night and took it back to the room, not so delicious.

I have about 10 pages of this thread to catch up on. Sorry if some of this is old news.

 

[Poohbear123]

Got back from 8 nights at Pop last night.

I requested Bldg 1, Flr 4. They gave me Bldg 4, Flr 1. I know that's a desirable location for some people but we wanted to be close to a parking lot and not too far from the food court. The CM found us the room we wanted and all was well. To whoever checked in on May 9th around noon and got bldg 4, Flr 1, you're welcome.

We had actual water pressure out of the faucett. It was too much pressure really. That's the first time in 6 stays that that has happened.

I can confirm that frozen coke is gone, replaced by Gold Peak tea.

The baby pool was still closed.

Most beer was $5.25 per bottle at Everything Pop.

The smoking section outside the food court is still there. I was surprised to find so many smoking sections along Memory Lane. It ruined what used to be a great place to take a walk.

I had Beef and Broccoli from the food court the day we checked in. It was delicious. We got a pizza one night and took it back to the room, not so delicious.

I have about 10 pages of this thread to catch up on. Sorry if some of this is old news.

Thanks for the Info, I will be staying there in July!Glad to hear the water pressure is better, as it was lousy last year when I was there. Glad to also hear you were accomodated with the room you needed.

 

[Pikester]

Pikester, I was looking at top floor, lakeview, either Jukebox or Tramp...my primary concern really, is quiet. (I love the energy of the place but notsomuch outside my room!) How did you find it for that? Good to hear the Jukebox building isn't too far from the parking lots. It's likely we'd rent a car and dh would be schlepping stuff... Thanks for any input!

It was pretty quiet, except for when the fireworks are going off at Epcot and the breeze is sending the sound your way. Scared the you know what out of me!

 

[snowwhitesmom]

I don't even remember seeing a kiddie pool the time we stayed there - where isit?

 

[lfwhipp]

Thank you all for answering all of the questions!!!! I cant wait to get to POP!

 

[ValinWV]

Could someone explain to me the Baby Pool- Pictures dont do it justice.

Is it like a pool or a spinkler??

It is a zero entry pool. The water doesn't get very deep. There are several fountains or jets of water that shoot up from the bottom of the pool. I am not sure how to describe them.

There is also a soft play area for kids. It has a Surfing Goofy at it. This is much like the soft water play areas at Epcot, and The Hundred acre wood at MK.

 

[ValinWV]

I don't even remember seeing a kiddie pool the time we stayed there - where isit?

The kiddie pool is between the 60's buildings near the Hippy Dippy Pool.

 

[reagan75]

So how do you get from Pop to Osprey Ridge for golf?

 

[marciemi]

It is a zero entry pool. The water doesn't get very deep. There are several fountains or jets of water that shoot up from the bottom of the pool. I am not sure how to describe them.

There is also a soft play area for kids. It has a Surfing Goofy at it. This is much like the soft water play areas at Epcot, and The Hundred acre wood at MK.

Well, they say a picture is worth a thousand words!

 

[C.Kay]

I booked 2 rooms at pop, i was wondering when i checked in if they are gonna ask for 2 different credit cards?

 

[mama r]

We just got back tonight after 9 days at the POP and let me tell you it was great . Our preferred room was near the food court and everything . We were in the 70's room #0164 the first floor and we found it really close to everything we needed . The Hippy Dippy pool was the closest one to us and my kids age 10 and 11 loved it .

Our room was great and the mousekeepers did a really great job of leaving us towel animals every night . In fact we even got mickey ears and 2 swans on our bed the final night. I was a true diser and even decorated the window with a Canada flag and some peel and stick pictures. It was really easy to see where our room was even in the dark.

I greatly recommend this hotel to anyone with kids , they are already talking about going back again.

 

[ZeroToHero]

I booked 2 rooms at pop, i was wondering when i checked in if they are gonna ask for 2 different credit cards?

No. If you want two credit cards though, you can tell them that. There's a particular phrase you're supposed to use, I forget what it is though. I think it begins with an A. Otherwise, if they're both under the same reservation (or person's name) you do the same credit card.

 

[serene56]

thanks so much for the picture of the kiddie pool. Beautiful.

 

[marciemi]

With just me and DS16 going, I don't think we'll be using it much! But I figure if it's really hot, and we're pressed for time, as we walk by it each time he can just stick his head into one of the fountains to cool off! Last trip we had about 4 days (early August) with heat indices of 105 and my kids had the floppy hats and they'd just fill them with water at any drinking fountain and dump them on their heads!

 

[coastgirl]

It was pretty quiet, except for when the fireworks are going off at Epcot and the breeze is sending the sound your way. Scared the you know what out of me!

Thanks Pikester, that's what I wanted to hear! (Or not! ) We heard the fireworks from CBR also, and if you've forgotten they're coming, it can be a surprise, I agree!

 

[jenseib]

Thanks for the Info, I will be staying there in July!Glad to hear the water pressure is better, as it was lousy last year when I was there. Glad to also hear you were accomodated with the room you needed.

I never had had a problem with water pressure in the showers. They have always been mega strong, but the sink, this past trip included is very weak.

So how do you get from Pop to Osprey Ridge for golf?

You will need to mapquest that. I never heard of it, so I assume it's not on Disney property. (not that it would matter, as I don't golf. LOL)

 

[serene56]

With just me and DS16 going, I don't think we'll be using it much! But I figure if it's really hot, and we're pressed for time, as we walk by it each time he can just stick his head into one of the fountains to cool off! Last trip we had about 4 days (early August) with heat indices of 105 and my kids had the floppy hats and they'd just fill them with water at any drinking fountain and dump them on their heads!

we are in the planning stages of our trip- with a 4 1/2 year old.
I figured to stay in the parks until after the parade-- head to a resort for a TS dinner-- then back to the hotel for swimming and early bed. (sept heat)
Pool will be important for us. The kiddie pool is exactly what I am looking for.

(will I even want to do that??)

 

[jenseib]

we are in the planning stages of our trip- with a 4 1/2 year old.
I figured to stay in the parks until after the parade-- head to a resort for a TS dinner-- then back to the hotel for swimming and early bed. (sept heat)
Pool will be important for us. The kiddie pool is exactly what I am looking for.

(will I even want to do that??)

Claire wasn't into the kiddie pool at all this year. She wanted the big pool. They have life jackets there , so we would put one on and she would swim like a fish all over the Hippy Dippy pool