If you're looking for the perfect blend of fun, affordability, and that unmistakable Disney magic, Pop Century Resort checks all the boxes. Pop Century continues to be one of our favorite places to stay at Walt Disney World. Here's why we keep coming back again and again!
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| 4-story tall Mickey and giant foosball |
Nestled on hourglass lake, Pop Century Resort houses guest rooms in ten buildings. Each building has four floors accessible by either stairway or elevator. The buildings are themed to different decades of the 20th century – the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Along the outside of buildings you will find gigantic icons and decorations themed to each respective decade.
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| 50's Bowling Pin Pool |
For instance, in the 1990’s section you will find a huge laptop computer sitting next to a stack of over-sized floppy disks. In the 1970’s courtyard sits a four story tall Mickey Mouse rotary phone and childhood favorite “Big Wheel” bike (with a weight limit of 877 pounds)!
Standing front and center of the Pop Century Resort is where you will find Classic Hall. This is also where you'll see transportation such as drop-off, taxis, ride-shares, town cars and shuttles, as well as Disney Transportation buses to the parks and Disney Springs.
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| Lobby |
Inside Classic Hall are check-in and concierge desks with Cast Members ready and willing to help get your vacation started or assist with any needs you may have while staying at Pop Century.
While parents are checking in, little ones can find a spot in a seating area and catch their favorite Disney cartoons. Make sure to take the time to look at the shadow boxes lining the wall in the lobby.
Classic Hall is also home to the Fast Forward Arcade and the Everything Pop shopping area and food court. From pinball games to virtual reality games, the Fast Forward Arcade is a great place to spend time having fun. There are plenty of great Walt Disney World souvenirs to choose from at the store located in Everything Pop. Toiletries, medicines and baby needs can also be found here as well.
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| Main Entrance |
As with all of the Value Resorts, there isn’t a table service restaurant at Pop Century, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t great dining options! From breakfast to dinner, you can find a variety of menu choices. Mickey waffles, baked goods, bacon, sausages, fruit and more are there when you wake up. Pastas, burgers, subs and sandwiches are ready and waiting for lunch and dinner. There are also grab and go options available, as well as two beverage stations to refill your resort mug. If you feel like staying and relaxing in your room, pizza delivery is another great option!
Pop Century is a great choice in the Value category. If you feel you may want a room close to the main building and buses, booking a preferred room is a good idea. Along with preferred room options, you can also book standard or preferred rooms with a pool view.
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| Skyliner takes guests to Epcot and Hollywood Studios |
Did someone say pool? Ah yes, the pools. Located within Pop Century are three pools for guests to take a swim in. In the 50’s section is a pool in the shape of a bowling pin. Settled between the 80’s and 90’s building is a computer pool. These two pools are usually the quietest of the three. The busiest and most popular is the Hippy Dippy Pool, located in the center of the resort in the 60’s section. Around the pool are tall flowers which spray swimmers below them. For the little ones, a small wading pool can be found for them to splash in. For those who prefer to hang poolside, grab a drink from the Petals Pool Bar or take on a game of outdoor ping pong with a friend!
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| Hippy Dippy Flower Pool |
While the exterior of the resort is bright and fun with gigantic Big Wheels and Play-doh containers, the guest rooms are more toned down. Each room is 260 square feet and has a queen size bed and a small table, hiding a second queen sized murphy bed. The bathrooms feature a shower and tub combo and a toilet. Right outside of the bathroom is your vanity area with a single sink and mirror, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, shelf and clothes rack with hangers. There is also a wall safe for guests to store smaller, important items. The vanity area can also be blocked off by sliding door and turned into a dressing area for privacy. A coffee maker, dresser, flat screen TV and mini fridge are also in the room.
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| 1 queen+ 1 queen murphy bed |
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| Murphy bed folds up into a table |
Pop Century also has the added benefit of being on the Skyliner- which is a quick and scenic ride over to Caribbean Beach Resort which will then connect you to either Disney's Hollywood Studios, Epcot, or Disney's Riviera Resort. Pop Century was a fan favorite before this addition, but the Skyliner is one of our favorite parts of Pop. The ride is quick and beautiful, and if there was a line it moved quickly. The Skyliner Station is on the backside of the resort, over the lake between Pop and Art of Animation. If you are in the 60's section, you are just steps away.
The category title “Value Resort” can scare some people into thinking of an older motel, but we promise you, Disney’s version of a Value Resort is far above and beyond that. Ultimately, for those who are looking for a comfortable place at a comfortable price, we highly recommend Pop Century.
Do you have any special memories from staying at Pop Century? You can find more pictures of this resort by clicking here!
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Summer Squires loves to help families book stress-free Disney trips, especially first timers! Email her at summer@kingdomkonsultant.com.
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