The GROOVIER New Pop Century FAQ Thread Chapter 3! ~ Posts #1 & #2 are MUST sees!

[addicted2dizney]

I have been reading through this super thread. Ds7 and I are staying at Pop in Feb. If I want to be close to the main pool, food court and bus stop I am thinking I might want to request the 60's section bottom floor facing the hippy dippy pool??? (using of course the fax number that seems to be magical Am I close?????

Yes, or you can call in to your reservation and it works the same way. I know many like to fax it in but I like to call it in because then I know for a fact it's attached to my reservation. Yes, I usually call back a few days later to be sure it's on there! lol... guess I'm a control freak at heart.

your room request is done the correct way. Just a word of warning, two years ago this is exactly the room I THOUGHT I would want as well. I got it and was sooooo happy! Well, after two days I was no longer happy! The noise level from the pool area was unbearable! Young children SCREAMING at at the top of their lungs at 1 and 2 am! Where were their parents? One thing you have going for you is that you will be there in Feb so it may be hit or miss as to how warm it is for the pool. They are heated though and in my experience the pools do get a lot of action in the winter months at night. Not anywhere near as crazy as the summer months but all you need is one or two screamers!

 

[cheap traveler]

9 Days until we check into POP

I checked in online yesterday, we will see how that goes.

I plan to fax down my room request this Friday , using that wonderful fax number and letter example on the first page.

It just doesn't seem real yet, and I don't know why. We are all packed, except for those last minute things. Probably because I am trying to block the flight out of my mind - I am not a happy flyer

Can't wait to get to the happiest place on earth

 

[OatsZoo]

Just wanted to add that I will be at Pop in one month today! I am sooooooo excited, the wait is killing me. My kids are starting their 30 day countdown calendars we got off the Creative DISers board today!

We too will be trying the on-line check in. Our last trip we checked in at around noon and we must of waiting 45 minutes in line. Hopefully the on-line check in will work a bit faster than that. Though I must add that our last two trips we checked in around noon and our rooms were ready both times. Let's hope this time too as we are planning on staying around the resort our first day with dinner at Chef Mickey's.

 

[VroomVroomLightning]

It just doesn't seem real yet, and I don't know why. We are all packed, except for those last minute things. Probably because I am trying to block the flight out of my mind - I am not a happy flyer

We are 1 month away and I am having the same problem. I have never flown and am getting very worried about it.

Just wanted to add that I will be at Pop in one month today! I am sooooooo excited, the wait is killing me. :

We are checking in in 1 month too...WOOHOO!!! See you there!!

 

[drag n' fly]

Yes, or you can call in to your reservation and it works the same way. I know many like to fax it in but I like to call it in because then I know for a fact it's attached to my reservation. Yes, I usually call back a few days later to be sure it's on there! lol... guess I'm a control freak at heart.

your room request is done the correct way. Just a word of warning, two years ago this is exactly the room I THOUGHT I would want as well. I got it and was sooooo happy! Well, after two days I was no longer happy! The noise level from the pool area was unbearable! Young children SCREAMING at at the top of their lungs at 1 and 2 am! Where were their parents? One thing you have going for you is that you will be there in Feb so it may be hit or miss as to how warm it is for the pool. They are heated though and in my experience the pools do get a lot of action in the winter months at night. Not anywhere near as crazy as the summer months but all you need is one or two screamers!

The last time we went in Feb it was so cold we had to wear gloves and fleece coats. We really like early Feb though because it is not too crowded. I figured to cover off the cold part, the closer to the pool...the closer to the room. As for the screamers...I may have to bite the bullet to avoid potential frostbite

 

[lustergirl]

We are 1 month away and I am having the same problem. I have never flown and am getting very worried about it.




We are checking in in 1 month too...WOOHOO!!! See you there!!

Have a wonderful time!!!

 

[englishrose47]

I am checking into in 33days (12th) Not that I'm counting My Ta will be doing my online check in and I will fax my request about 5 days ahead !! That sounds right doesn't it ?? We are requesting 50's poolside connecting !!

 

[Mrs Grumpy]

I am checking into in 33days (12th) Not that I'm counting My Ta will be doing my online check in and I will fax my request about 5 days ahead !! That sounds right doesn't it ?? We are requesting 50's poolside connecting !!

We are checking in on the same day!! I can't wait. When all those free upgrades were going on a couple of weeks ago I was kind of down we didn't get one. Then I started thinking about POP and I think I would really miss it if we didn't stay there.

 

[rotlex]

We are checking in on the same day!! I can't wait. When all those free upgrades were going on a couple of weeks ago I was kind of down we didn't get one. Then I started thinking about POP and I think I would really miss it if we didn't stay there.

I been kind of the same way regarding the upgrades.. We check in on the 24th, staying until Sept. 2nd. I guess it's because we have not stayed at a value in a number of years, and I was really getting hopeful seeing all that stuff going on.

Then, in the meantime, I've been reading through this, and other POP threads. It's been making me feel better. It does look like a pretty cool place, and frankly, it IS our second trip this year, and we booked POP, and the 2nd trip in general, only because of the fantastic price when you throw in free dining. Were just over like $1500 for 9 nights with 2 adults, 2 kids, and dining, LOL. (That's cheaper for us than going to the shore for the same number of days)!

Anway, not down anymore, and actually looking forward to staying here for the first time. Who knows, it might become an addiction!

 

[lustergirl]

We are checking in on the same day!! I can't wait. When all those free upgrades were going on a couple of weeks ago I was kind of down we didn't get one. Then I started thinking about POP and I think I would really miss it if we didn't stay there.

I think you are absolutely right. Although beautiful SSR and OKW are huge resorts. POP is actually smaller and has better bus service.

 

[carmie3377]

I been kind of the same way regarding the upgrades.. We check in on the 24th, staying until Sept. 2nd. I guess it's because we have not stayed at a value in a number of years, and I was really getting hopeful seeing all that stuff going on.

Then, in the meantime, I've been reading through this, and other POP threads. It's been making me feel better. It does look like a pretty cool place, and frankly, it IS our second trip this year, and we booked POP, and the 2nd trip in general, only because of the fantastic price when you throw in free dining. Were just over like $1500 for 9 nights with 2 adults, 2 kids, and dining, LOL. (That's cheaper for us than going to the shore for the same number of days)!

Anway, not down anymore, and actually looking forward to staying here for the first time. Who knows, it might become an addiction!

Yeah, I didn't really know what to expect either until reading this and now I'm so excited. We've stayed value before, but only for 1 or 2 nights and then we've moved to a DVC unit. This will be our first stay since staying at AKV 1 BR last year so I know we are losing a lot of space, but I can't complain. We are staying 4 nights at Pop, followed by 7 nights on the Disney Magic, and then 5 more nights at Pop. If it weren't for the awesome prices at Pop and the free dining, we probably would stick with the cruise only. DD asked if we could stay at WL instead of Pop and i told her that if we did, we'd have to cut out either the stay before or after the cruise. She said "never mind, Pop is fine!" I agree!!! I don't have a problem with the value except that I'm concerned we may feel start to feel cramped. But, if I can't stay deluxe, I'm staying value because I feel the moderate is not worth the $$ difference from a value.

Anyway, I am super excited about our upcoming visit to Pop . It's going to be awesome

 

[Mrs.Prince]

For the adults....can the two of you sleep on one bed? I was just wondering because me and my husband were going to take one and the boys on the other.

 

[Alesia]

For the adults....can the two of you sleep on one bed? I was just wondering because me and my husband were going to take one and the boys on the other.

We didn't have a problem

 

[CharacterFan]

For the adults....can the two of you sleep on one bed? I was just wondering because me and my husband were going to take one and the boys on the other.

DFi and I can. I'm a pretty small person, but DFi is a bit larger. We sleep fine. We have a queen at home and while it's a bit smaller it doesn't bother us at all.

 

[marciemi]

Depends on what you're used to. DH and I did many times when the kids were younger and never thought about it. Now that we're getting older and "roomier" and we've upgraded to a king at home, I will not stay anywhere with only doubles, unless there are just two of us (or, normally, we bring sleeping bags and sleep the kids on the floor since none of them will share a bed either and I figure we "rank" the beds ). Last Disney trip with the whole family, we rented a 4 bedroom house offsite for this reason. But I know tons of people who can comfortably share a twin bed with their spouse. The beds at the values are the size of any normal hotel with double (not queen) beds.

 

[carmie3377]

DH and I have shared a bed at ASMo and AS Sports with our son sleeping in the bed too (once at 9 months, the other at 2.5 years). While I wouldn't want to do it all the time, it wasn't bad while on vacation.

 

[anbouk]

I think you are absolutely right. Although beautiful SSR and OKW are huge resorts. POP is actually smaller and has better bus service.

AND you forgot to mention the BEST FOOD court on property!!!

 

[nonsmom]

Yeah, I didn't really know what to expect either until reading this and now I'm so excited. We've stayed value before, but only for 1 or 2 nights and then we've moved to a DVC unit. This will be our first stay since staying at AKV 1 BR last year so I know we are losing a lot of space, but I can't complain. We are staying 4 nights at Pop, followed by 7 nights on the Disney Magic, and then 5 more nights at Pop. If it weren't for the awesome prices at Pop and the free dining, we probably would stick with the cruise only. DD asked if we could stay at WL instead of Pop and i told her that if we did, we'd have to cut out either the stay before or after the cruise. She said "never mind, Pop is fine!" I agree!!! I don't have a problem with the value except that I'm concerned we may feel start to feel cramped. But, if I can't stay deluxe, I'm staying value because I feel the moderate is not worth the $$ difference from a value.

Anyway, I am super excited about our upcoming visit to Pop . It's going to be awesome

I totally agree, that has been my experience, I think most people are not in the rooms that much after the children are over 3, they stay out longer at the parks. I know last year we stayed at AKL in August, and felt we overpaid for the amount of time we were in the room, because unlike Sept. the parks close later. Also, DS is now 4, we don't have the need for the balcony like we used to when they were small.

 

[VroomVroomLightning]

Kind of off topic, but I know someone here will know. Are there maps for the different parks at POP or do you get them at the parks? Also what about the schedules for show times at each park, where would you get those at?

 

[CharacterFan]

Kind of off topic, but I know someone here will know. Are there maps for the different parks at POP or do you get them at the parks? Also what about the schedules for show times at each park, where would you get those at?

They have park maps at the resort, but schedules you have to get at the parks, but you go to guest relations at one park and get them for all the parks.