Originally Posted By doodlebug I know they are in totally different levels but just wondering if saving couple hundred dollars worth staying at Pop over FQ?? We stayed at FQ last trip and really liked it but trying to decide if the Pop would be just as fun and save us a little $$ too.. We have kids 9 and 12! Also can you still get a frig for your room on request?
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 I don't stay at the values, but I do reconmend Pop. It's the newest and it doesn't have to share the buses with any one else. Like the all stars all share there buses.
Originally Posted By -em I've personally stayed at neither but Pop is on my short list of want to. The bus situation is pretty decent and IMO the resort is just as spread as POFQ the food courts good (both have a specialty dessert thats great) The fridge's do cost (I believe its 10 bucks a day) so that would be a factor but the big can of play doh may make up for it.. -em
Originally Posted By doodlebug Thanks guys... I like the idea of not having to share a bus route with any other resorts. But I also liked the quiet feel FQ had. Oh guess I just need to flip a coin! $10.00 a day.. WOW! That would be an extra $100.00 for our stay. Guess maybe bringing the fold-up cooler bag might work just as well. Just want to keep drinks cold and some milk.
Originally Posted By FenwayGirl I would definatly go with POFQ. I have stayed at both and would definately do the FQ if I could afford it.
Originally Posted By darcy-becker We liked Pop just fine but I would go with a mod if you can afford it.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub I have never stayed at POFQ but I have stayed many times at Pop(was a Deluxe snob until I discovered the Fun Pop Century and could budget more visits with the values. THe architecture looks like it was designed by children. THe front desk and food court stops every morn at 8am to do the Twist and at 6pm to do the Hustle. I usually pay extra for the preferred lo cation or "request a room close to the 60s Hippy Dippy pool. Every morn the lifeguards start their shift wearing tye-dyed wigs and ask a child to officially declare the pool open. For some reason this resort makes me happy as the Magic Express makes the turn into the hotel entrance. Children are greeted with chalk and hula hoops. The food court is good and is connected to the lobby along with the gift shop. The laundry room is convenient near the pool and the bar is nearby and it seems like people are always having fun. Maybe you should give this a try just to compare this time.
Originally Posted By seafairy1622 I've stayed at FQ and I loved it. This December we are staying at Pop. I have never stayed at Pop before, but I have stayed at Movies and Music which were both fine and fun. I had the broadway section at Music as requested. That was fun. Every morning when we walked out of our room we heard broadway songs! We used little a cooler last june for milk and water bottles. Pop looks really cute in the pictures. I think it's fun trying a resort you haven't stayed in. Mickeymouseclub, Pop sounds fun! Thanks for sharing. Now I am more excited to go in December!
Originally Posted By jkayjs I've stayed @ all the value & mods & several of the deluxes many times. POFQ is our 2nd fave overall but we really enjoyed PC & will be going back in Dec when we go with grandsons & their parents of course. I often base my choice on how much time I'll actually be @ the resort. If I'll spend most of my time in the parks/away from the resort a value's just fine. I really enjoy walking around the grounds @ PC just to read the factoid signs & look @ the icons. We'll have a 3yo & 18mo in toe who will need mid-day naps/swim/play time. So I know I'll enjoy the break as much as they will @ this resort. Our choice this time was to use the money we saved booking a value for extras we might not do otherwise. The icons will appeal to a 9 & 12 yo also. If memory serves there is even an outdoor twister game in one of the sections. Go to allears.com or youtube to check out PC with your kids. Since they've already been to POFQ it will give them a chance to compare. I think you'll have fun either way. Enjoy!
Originally Posted By KatieKate123 Pop was ok but we won't do any more values again. The people on the buses tend to be ruder than most people well in my opinion. In fact we had one lady scream at us for having a kid sleeping in our arms. The guys just sat there when my mother and I were trying to hold kids while standing up. I just think part of it is the class of people (not trying to offend anyone b/c a lot of people stay at values and are nice people) but there is def a different class that stays there. This next year I am going with the deluxe and staying at the animal kingdom lodge.
Originally Posted By jkayjs As I've said I've stayed @ every level many times. I almost always use the bus service. You can have a bad experience @ any level. We could stay @ deluxes everytime we go but choose not to. We find that crassness doesn't know a level. You'll be fine @ a value if the theme & amenities fit you.
Originally Posted By doodlebug I agree think at every level you can get a cranky person depending on how their day has gone.. Thanks for all the input. We have decided on the French Quarter because of the laid back atmosphere and quietness.. Like to be able to get away from the crowds when we want a break. The kids loved the pool last time and being able to take the boats to Downtown Disney..
Originally Posted By jkayjs I do think you get the biggest bang for your buck @ POFQ. Have a wonderful time.
Originally Posted By danyoung I may be too late for this opinion. I'm a moderate person, having stayed in all of them multiple times. But when money's tight (as it is for my trip coming up in EIGHT DAYS), the Pop works very well. The room is comfortable, the food court is fine, and I always get a rental car so the busses are a moot point. I love staying at moderates, but if it means the diff between getting to visit or not, the values work just fine!
Originally Posted By Labuda Indeed you are right, Dan & Jackie! As for me, I'm a BIG fan of POFQ and of Pop. I've stayed at both multiple times, and will happily stay at each again someday in the future, I'm sure. I just know that if I ever get married again, if WDW is again my honeymoon locale, I will NOT be staying at POFQ again! LOL
Originally Posted By AuroraRose hey Labuda : ) I went to disney for my first honeymoon, and i'm a lucky girl to be getting married again, we'll be going back to disney : ) and staying at riverside again, firs time it was dixie landings, so hopefully any wedding ending mojo left with the name change : )
Originally Posted By jkayjs Ann darlin' we went to a Disney destination for our honeymoon also. However it was Disneyland. We celebrate our 35th in May. You might want to consider a 'change in venue' next time~ just sayin'
