The GROOVIER New Pop Century FAQ Thread Chapter 4! ~ Posts #1, #2 & #3 are MUST sees!

[Sleepyhappyandgrumpy]

Hi all!

I am staying at POP in October and I have a few questions that I am hoping someone can help me find answers to:

1. What time do I need to get in line for the bus to MK for 8am RD?
2. I have ADRs before the park opens at Epcot, AK, and DHS. How early do I get to those? How do I get in?
3. What is the easiest way to get from BWI to POP?
4. What is the easiest way to get from POP to WL?

I think that's it for now. I appreciate your help!

 

[Alesia]

Hi all!

I am staying at POP in October and I have a few questions that I am hoping someone can help me find answers to:

1. What time do I need to get in line for the bus to MK for 8am RD?
2. I have ADRs before the park opens at Epcot, AK, and DHS. How early do I get to those? How do I get in?
3. What is the easiest way to get from BWI to POP?
4. What is the easiest way to get from POP to WL?

I think that's it for now. I appreciate your help!

1. Between 7:00 and 7:15
2. I would be at the bus stop 1 hour before your ADR. You go in through the turnstiles - they may or may not ask you for your confirmation number.
3. Walk or take the bus to DHS and take the bus to Pop. plan on it taking 90 minutes.
4. Take the bus to MK and take the boat to FW. Again, plan on it taking 90 minutes.

 

[DizFan13]

Panic...I don't know how I missed this before, but is there really no coffee maker in the room?!?!

 

[WishingMom]

Can anyone tell me which building(s) the standard rooms are located, and how far they are from the food court. I'm not familiar with the layout of this resort and have no clue as to how the buildings are situated.

Thanks

 

[Sue (mom of 3 boys!)]

Can anyone tell me which building(s) the standard rooms are located, and how far they are from the food court. I'm not familiar with the layout of this resort and have no clue as to how the buildings are situated.

Thanks

Here are two links that might help:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=28076922&postcount=3567

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=17643531&postcount=2

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Can anyone tell me which building(s) the standard rooms are located, and how far they are from the food court. I'm not familiar with the layout of this resort and have no clue as to how the buildings are situated.

Thanks

If you go to the first page of this thread, you will find answers to those questions and more!

The links above will be found on the first page.

 

[KELLY]

Panic...I don't know how I missed this before, but is there really no coffee maker in the room?!?!

No Coffee Maker or fridge. We get a re fillable mug with our dining plan so dh just uses that for coffee.

 

[jcarwash]

Panic...I don't know how I missed this before, but is there really no coffee maker in the room?!?!

Right, the Values don't have coffee makers in the room. If you are a daily coffee drinker then the refillable mugs are worth the price.

 

[englishrose47]

Right, the Values don't have coffee makers in the room. If you are a daily coffee drinker then the refillable mugs are worth the price.

Totally agree !!Get the mug!! For coffe drinkers it is a must!!!

 

[Sleepyhappyandgrumpy]

1. Between 7:00 and 7:15
2. I would be at the bus stop 1 hour before your ADR. You go in through the turnstiles - they may or may not ask you for your confirmation number.
3. Walk or take the bus to DHS and take the bus to Pop. plan on it taking 90 minutes.
4. Take the bus to MK and take the boat to FW. Again, plan on it taking 90 minutes.

Thanks so much.
It will really take an hour and a half???
Do you know how long it will take to get to MK from WL?

 

[lovethattink]

Panic...I don't know how I missed this before, but is there really no coffee maker in the room?!?!

There is no coffee maker or refrigerator at any of the value resorts. I get the refillable mug. There use to be a refrigerator swap at Pop that included either a coffee maker or a hot pot. Not sure if that swap is still happening or not.

For refrigeration, I bring a collapsable cooler that we fill with ice and use to keep things cool.

 

[Alesia]

Thanks so much.
It will really take an hour and a half???

Probably not, but unless you get extremely lucky, it will be at least an hour. I like to allow a bit of extra time, just in case.

Do you know how long it will take to get to MK from WL?

15 to 30 minutes.

 

[Colleen27]

Thanks so much.
It will really take an hour and a half???
Do you know how long it will take to get to MK from WL?

The problem with guessing times is that timing is everything; you might just miss your bus and have to wait 20min for the next one, or you might get there just as the bus is pulling up and have no wait at all. So it is best to allow enough time to accommodate bad luck/timing even though it might take considerably less.

The boat ride from MK to WL is about 15min, plus however long you have to wait for the boat to come.

 

[DizFan13]

Well, we will be buying mugs for sure! I am just one of those people who drinks coffee every day.

Can anyone tell me how early the coffee is available at the food court?

 

[KELLY]

Well, we will be buying mugs for sure! I am just one of those people who drinks coffee every day.

Can anyone tell me how early the coffee is available at the food court?

I think 6am. Dh was usually down there around 730 or so.

 

[Tanooki]

There is no coffee maker or refrigerator at any of the value resorts. I get the refillable mug. There use to be a refrigerator swap at Pop that included either a coffee maker or a hot pot. Not sure if that swap is still happening or not.

For refrigeration, I bring a collapsable cooler that we fill with ice and use to keep things cool.

There are actually a few refrigerator swaps going on at Pop. Just take a look at the budget board

 

[Sleepyhappyandgrumpy]

The problem with guessing times is that timing is everything; you might just miss your bus and have to wait 20min for the next one, or you might get there just as the bus is pulling up and have no wait at all. So it is best to allow enough time to accommodate bad luck/timing even though it might take considerably less.

The boat ride from MK to WL is about 15min, plus however long you have to wait for the boat to come.

Thanks. I get it. So if I am staying at POP and have an ADR at WCC at 5 I want to be getting on the bus at 3:30?

Everyone is so helpful and I really appreciate it!

 

[DaniB]

Here's a neat map view of POP! At the top, where it says ROAD - change it to BIRD'S EYE. Then zoom in and around to your heart's content!

http://www.bing.com/maps/Default.as...zNjIyODY3MDE3Njk2JTdlLTgxLjU1NzQxNDUzMTcwNzY=

 

[DizFan13]

I think 6am. Dh was usually down there around 730 or so.

Thanks!

 

[TheRatPack]

Hi all!

I am staying at POP in October and I have a few questions that I am hoping someone can help me find answers to:

1. What time do I need to get in line for the bus to MK for 8am RD?
2. I have ADRs before the park opens at Epcot, AK, and DHS. How early do I get to those? How do I get in?
3. What is the easiest way to get from BWI to POP?
4. What is the easiest way to get from POP to WL?

I think that's it for now. I appreciate your help!

This little calculator/planner has helped us so much when we've had to decide where to be and what time to be there You can use it or you can call down and talk to guest services as well, they are very good about giving you times and showing you the best way to get to another resort or restaurant. Anyway, here is the online calculator/planner.

http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/aspx/twiz.aspx