Originally Posted By jasmine7 Sell me on Pop Century, those of you who have stayed there. I was originally booked for ASM again, but with the new package deal, I was going to save nearly $200 by switching to Pop, so I did. How is the transportation and are the bus stops at the parks closer than the AS stops? How is the food court? What should I check out at PC?
Originally Posted By Labuda Be VERY glad you're staying at Pop - it's basically the same as the AS hotels, BUT it's soooooooo much clearner and prettier! As for PC, check out the shadow boxes int he lobby, and the photos behind the front desk. Plus, check out the different large icons, and the signs along the paths.
Originally Posted By jkayjs Besides being much newer you also get amenities like hairdryer and iron/ironing board in the room. There are also areas with games like twister with the wheel to spin and the mat on the ground with the spots. We really enjoyed the shadow boxes and trivia signs Labuda mentioned. We enjoyed the food court as well the few meals we ate there. The buses were very good for us we didn't wait very long but the stops at the parks are not closer the AS. Have a great time.
Originally Posted By danyoung It's my understanding that, while all of the All Star properties share a bus service, the Pop Century has its own. So bus service should be better for you. The PC is the newest of the value resorts, so you should be getting a property that has much less wear & tear than the AS.
Originally Posted By kialo We just got back from a weeks stay at POP. I enjoyed it! Clean and fun. As for the buses it was quick to get to everywhere. The longest ride was to MK and that only took 25 minutes. There are queues out front of Classic Hall. I never had to wait more then 10 minutes from my time of arrival to the queue to the time the bus showed up. The huge cafeteria has pretty decent food and there is an arcade for kids. The rooms are small but nice. Two double beds/table with 2 chairs/entertainment center with tv and i believe 6 drawers. Very nice bathroom and sink/large mirror/hair dryer/safe/ironing board and room for luggage. You made a good choice! Kim
Originally Posted By TDLFAN If you don't mind the small rooms, then the Pop is for you. At least I find this hotel better than AllStar Music and Sports.
Originally Posted By gaston lives I must be in the minority. We went to PC the first few months after it opened, and while it was clean, we were bombarded by way too many people...long lines while waiting for buses (coming back from the MK, our bus line took up more than 2 queue sections!!! They didnt' send any extra buses, and it took us over 2 hours to get out of the park!) things may have changed now that it's been there for awhile. I did like the stuff in the shadow boxes (especially the Atari 2600), and their big cell phones and rubix cubes are pretty cool. I don't have the urge to stay there again, though, as I'd rather stay at the sports or movies...well, never been to movies, but was at music this last time, and that was pretty cool. If you're saving $200 though, good choice!
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Personally, I would not care to stay at those overpriced Motel6 facilities Disney is littering the property with, but I understand some people still want to feel 'special' by staying on property for cheap. To each his own and more power to you. Me? I'd choose nothing cheaper than Wilderness Lodge *and* would have a car to ride around instead of waiting for them busses to get me to the parks.
Originally Posted By SJHYM ^^^Personally I skip the All Star/Pop Century resorts and "splurg" at the mid (used to be cheap) Dixie Landings and Port Orleans. And I also skip the buses and use my car. My preference is usually the Contemporary Resort. I get to sit by the pool bar and watch monorails zooming in and out till they are blur.
Originally Posted By danyoung >Personally, I would not care to stay at those overpriced Motel6 facilities Disney is littering the property with, but I understand some people still want to feel 'special' by staying on property for cheap.< This exactly describes my feelings as well. But this trip I've already made the decision to stay on property, and the only one I can afford this close to Chrismas is one of the values. I try to stay at the mids or up. Next September is my 50th, & I'll be splurging on a premium - party!!!!
Originally Posted By danyoung >...*and* would have a car to ride around instead of waiting for them busses to get me to the parks.< Absolutely! I just can't stand waiting up to 20 minutes for a crowded city bus. I much prefer jumping in my car and going in whatever direction I choose!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <Next September is my 50th, & I'll be splurging on a premium - party!!!! < AARP and myself will welcome you to the club.................. on the upside , I am going to St. Louis this weekend and saved $40/night at the Adam's Mark for concierge level with my AARP card....
Originally Posted By mickey_ring My wife and I stayed at PC for a long weekend last March. Nice rooms with comfortable beds, though we were so tired by time we got back to our room that we didn't spend a lot of time awake in it. Check-in consists of a big queue line, next available CM style. The next available CM may be 30 feet from the line. Food court has a good variety, a bit like a high school cafeteria with carpeting. Take your tray and sit by the pool. Parking lots are BIG. We rented the smallest car possible and could not find it easily every morning. Exterior decor is fun to look at.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Personally, I would not care to stay at those overpriced Motel6 facilities Disney is littering the property with, but I understand some people still want to feel 'special' by staying on property for cheap. To each his own and more power to you. >> You could always take a cue from TDL's friends and relatives and stay at his place. Now THAT is cheap.
Originally Posted By LuvDatDisney Pop Century is nice enough for what it is, a basic motel with some oversized icons and a great musical soundtrack. Food is pretty tasty too. I just can't ever advise anyone to stay at a Disney value resort unless they are paying $59 or less because you can get a off-site, but very close, lodging (often premium level) for the $100 a night neighborhood. I think the moderate resorts truly provide the most bang for the buck at WDW. You get nice theming, larger comfortable rooms and usually at reasonable rates, especially with all the discounts.
Originally Posted By TDLFAN >>Next September is my 50th, & I'll be splurging on a premium - party!!!!<< >>AARP and myself will welcome you to the club<< Over the hill... >>You could always take a cue from TDL's friends and relatives and stay at his place. Now THAT is cheap.<< It's not so much the "cheap" factor but the pool and jacussi oasis parties in the backyard that keeps coming. >>and on Wednesdays he wears his French Maid outfit<< ..and the whip. Don't forget the whip!!
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<and on Wednesdays he wears his French Maid outfit<< ..and the whip. Don't forget the whip!>> Sorry, but the only person who spanks me is my wife. ;-)
Originally Posted By danyoung >I just can't ever advise anyone to stay at a Disney value resort unless they are paying $59 or less...< What a coincidence - my rate is $59/night!
