POP Century~Unofficially the Grooviest FAQ Thread #7~Sept 2012

[Janet B]

Originally Posted by JoshP

So exited for our first trip to POP May 3-10! Only stayed at moderate, but honestly, we only shower and sleep in there, so why waste your money?! Any creative tips (Besides the tie dye cheesecake!) for a first timer here?
Thanks!
Josh

Originally Posted by Sandi

I'm not sure that this is a creative tip, but it is interesting to me. Check out the shadow boxes in the lobby of the hotel for all the memorabilia they've featured. It's really quite a collection and, depending on how old you are, will bring back some memories. Also, I like taking a stroll (or run) along "memory lane" which is the walkway near the lake. They've put up informational signs about significant events during the various decades. Also, now that AoA is complete, that walkway goes all around the lake and it is fun to check out AoA's landscaping, etc.

All that takes time away from the parks, etc., but I enjoy it. (I don't like the tie-dyed cheesecake, so ymmv )

JoshP....Sandi mentioned the shadow boxes and memory lane with the Trivia/Fab signs... I also think the pools are kind of neat... for instance, the computer pool also includes the accessories with the restroom/changing area being the "hard drive", plus the giant keyboard, the screen, floppy disks..... check out the song titles of the jukebox at the 50s pools.. ditto for the 8 track titles in the 70s...

if you have kids, the games/activities at the pool are always fun...you can join in doing the hustle in the lobby at 6pm...or play a life size game of twister in the 70s, etc.

So much to see if one walks around the resort... you will have fun! Enjoy!

p.s. we like the tie-dye cheesecake... plus we really like the chocolate crossiants ... and the King cupcake too (although suggest you share, it's rich :

[sweetcarolinamoma]

Sooooo excited! just booked this morning a surprise early celebration trip for myself and DD. she will turn 18 tomorrow. she and i are going to disney in april to celebrate her birthday and high school graduation.

we have never stayed at pop before! cant wait!

she is gonna flip!

[mjperry]

Originally Posted by Sandi

I'm not sure that this is a creative tip, but it is interesting to me. Check out the shadow boxes in the lobby of the hotel for all the memorabilia they've featured. It's really quite a collection and, depending on how old you are, will bring back some memories. Also, I like taking a stroll (or run) along "memory lane" which is the walkway near the lake. They've put up informational signs about significant events during the various decades. Also, now that AoA is complete, that walkway goes all around the lake and it is fun to check out AoA's landscaping, etc.

All that takes time away from the parks, etc., but I enjoy it. (I don't like the tie-dyed cheesecake, so ymmv )

The Shadow boxes are really, you will find something you remember. It's like a mini museum inside the resort lobby.

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[eeyorethegreat]

Originally Posted by sweetcarolinamoma

Sooooo excited! just booked this morning a surprise early celebration trip for myself and DD. she will turn 18 tomorrow. she and i are going to disney in april to celebrate her birthday and high school graduation.

we have never stayed at pop before! cant wait!

she is gonna flip!

We are going in April as well to celebrate my son's upcoming graduation!

[imobsessedwithdisney]

Hi I'm sorry if this has been posted already but does anyone have a suggestion on room request for a standard room. I want to try to get something close to food court and busses. Thanks so much!

[PhoenixStrength]

Originally Posted by imobsessedwithdisney

Hi I'm sorry if this has been posted already but does anyone have a suggestion on room request for a standard room. I want to try to get something close to food court and busses. Thanks so much!

Building 5, lake view is standard and right by Classic Hall. That's where I was in December and it took me maybe 2 minutes top to get from my room to Classic Hall for everything.

[Sandi]

Originally Posted by JoshP

Thanks! Excited to see AoA as well. We'll try the cheesecake, and let you know!
Josh
P.S. GO GREEN! (Right next to you! Frandor area. Good to see another EL person on here!)

Very cool. So glad to see both our men's and women's BB teams get good seeds in the tourneys.

I will be interested to hear how you like the cheesecake.

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[Sandi]

Originally Posted by Janet B

JoshP....Sandi mentioned the shadow boxes and memory lane with the Trivia/Fab signs... I also think the pools are kind of neat... for instance, the computer pool also includes the accessories with the restroom/changing area being the "hard drive", plus the giant keyboard, the screen, floppy disks..... check out the song titles of the jukebox at the 50s pools.. ditto for the 8 track titles in the 70s...

if you have kids, the games/activities at the pool are always fun...you can join in doing the hustle in the lobby at 6pm...or play a life size game of twister in the 70s, etc.

So much to see if one walks around the resort... you will have fun! Enjoy!

p.s. we like the tie-dye cheesecake... plus we really like the chocolate crossiants ... and the King cupcake too (although suggest you share, it's rich :

They make a great milkshake with cookies and cream ice cream at Pop, too. It is almost as good as the MSU dairy store's. Josh will understand!

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[JoshP]

Can't wait to try all of this. Love cookies and cream (But at the Dairy Store... Sesquicentennial Swirl all the way!).
Thanks!

[imobsessedwithdisney]

Originally Posted by PhoenixStrength

Building 5, lake view is standard and right by Classic Hall. That's where I was in December and it took me maybe 2 minutes top to get from my room to Classic Hall for everything.

Thanks!

[tarheelblue8853]

Originally Posted by PhoenixStrength

Building 5, lake view is standard and right by Classic Hall. That's where I was in December and it took me maybe 2 minutes top to get from my room to Classic Hall for everything.

Hey thanks! I was wondering the same thing. Also really enjoy your trip report from that trip!

[ricosuave]

Pop question- I paid for a preferred room and want to closest to transportation. ( I have a 4 & 6 yr old). I'm a light sleeper so I don't want pool view. Can someone help with a good building/ room request?? Thank you in advance!!

[AuroraRora]

Originally Posted by Sandi

They make a great milkshake with cookies and cream ice cream at Pop, too.

Oh my god

I LOVE cookies and cream milkshakes

I should just stop eating now, so I can make room for the insane amount of calories I'm going to be consuming come May

[bookbunny]

Originally Posted by ricosuave

Pop question- I paid for a preferred room and want to closest to transportation. ( I have a 4 & 6 yr old). I'm a light sleeper so I don't want pool view. Can someone help with a good building/ room request?? Thank you in advance!!

Building 10. I have book preferred rooms and the last two times we have gone, they have given us Building 10. It is both near the food court and the transportation. Plus the Hippy Dippy Pool is close but not too close where it will be disturbing.

[Jacoby 46]

My family will be at Pop for the first time in 17 days!! We are all soooo excited! We haven't been to Disney in 4 years, so we hope to see everything we want in those 8 days!!!! Can't wait!!