POP Century~Unofficially the Grooviest FAQ Thread #7~Sept 2012 - Page 67 - The DIS Discussion Forums

emsmommy323 · 12-31-2012, 10:03 AM

Hello everyone! We went to Disney last February and stayed at Pop and loved it! We are now in the early stages of planning our trip for November 2013. We want to be able to experience Christmas in Disney and our daughter's birthday is the 20th, so we want to be down there during that. I am struggling a bit between trying out AOA or POP. We love the food court at Pop, we have a good feel for the place and know what to expect. AOA is getting good reviews but from what I am reading, seems to have some kinks to work out. I'm really hoping for free dining during that time as well, but I know the offers for that won't come out for some time yet. Anyway, I'm a little rambly, but excited to be planning!

RN2disney · 12-31-2012, 08:04 PM

Just booked a very last minute solo birthday trip for Jan. 7-11th

I would like to request a king size bed. Do they have them and if so what buildings have them. Thanks!!

dansdad · 12-31-2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RN2disney

Just booked a very last minute solo birthday trip for Jan. 7-11th

I would like to request a king size bed. Do they have them and if so what buildings have them. Thanks!!

Yes, they have them. They are spread out all over, each building has some. So I would make a King bed your first request and then request the building you would like.

stitchlovestink · 12-31-2012, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dansdad

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Originally Posted by RN2disney

Just booked a very last minute solo birthday trip for Jan. 7-11th
I would like to request a king size bed. Do they have them and if so what buildings have them. Thanks!!

Yes, they have them. They are spread out all over, each building has some. So I would make a King bed your first request and then request the building you would like.

there are many more in the standard category versus preferred...FYI
So, if you REALLY want a king room and the resort is busy, I would book a std room versus preferred. JMHO. there aren't very many king rooms that are in the preferred category. And I definitely would Not request a particular bldg if a king is your most important request. I would make thatt your only request.

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RN2disney · 12-31-2012, 11:52 PM

Do the rooms have hair dryers?

SenecaWolf · 01-01-2013, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RN2disney

Do the rooms have hair dryers?

Yes

Echo queen · 01-01-2013, 07:23 AM

It looks like the time has come for a lot of us which is great so excited this is my last day to finish packing we leave for Stay park fly hotel this evening and will be flying the friendly skys by this time tomorrow everybody have a wonderful trip.

Oh and Happy New Year

stitchlovestink · 01-01-2013, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by SenecaWolf

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Originally Posted by RN2disney

Do the rooms have hair dryers?

Yes

BUT IMO they are very poor quality!! I Always brings my own from home because theirs are really that bad!

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jsmla · 01-01-2013, 09:28 AM

I've stayed at Pop many times but usually drive, this trip I'll be flying

I have received my regular resort packet but no DME tags. Is ths normal or should I call? I've already reserved DME and given them my flight information. I'll be traveling solo, am kind of a heavy packer and would REALLY prefer not to have to lug my cases myself.

My arrival date is 1/26.

Thanks.

MinnieMO · 01-01-2013, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jsmla

I've stayed at Pop many times but usually drive, this trip I'll be flying

I have received my regular resort packet but no DME tags. Is ths normal or should I call? I've already reserved DME and given them my flight information. I'll be traveling solo, am kind of a heavy packer and would REALLY prefer not to have to lug my cases myself.

My arrival date is 1/26.

Thanks.

I would call I got my Mickey mail and it had my DME tags in it

Grumpy Grandma · 01-01-2013, 12:00 PM

1 week from today I'll be checking into POP for another wonderful stay!

the_bUg · 01-01-2013, 01:25 PM

quick question about pop. I believe I read at one point that pop does not allow large group bookings (ie: brazilian tour groups/pop warner size groups). Is this accurate? My wife and I are booked in for a week near the end of january and from what I understand this is peak season for btgs. I also understand that the walls at pop are notoriously thin... I'm sure you can understand my concerns. So does this policy still exist? Did I imagine this policy in the first place?

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emsmommy323 · 01-01-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by the_bUg

quick question about pop. I believe I read at one point that pop does not allow large group bookings (ie: brazilian tour groups/pop warner size groups). Is this accurate? My wife and I are booked in for a week near the end of january and from what I understand this is peak season for btgs. I also understand that the walls at pop are notoriously thin... I'm sure you can understand my concerns. So does this policy still exist? Did I imagine this policy in the first place?

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We went to Pop in early Feb last year and there were quite a few Brazillians there (my husband enjoyed the bathing suits...

We never encountered any large groups waiting for buses or anything though.

GiJohnsGirl · 01-01-2013, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by emsmommy323

We went to Pop in early Feb last year and there were quite a few Brazillians there (my husband enjoyed the bathing suits...

We never encountered any large groups waiting for buses or anything though.

I want to say they take their own bus. We went during that same time in Jan at pop and we never saw any at the hotel.

Robin K · 01-01-2013, 04:19 PM

We have 133 more days til our first POP stay!

This is our first May trip as well!
Mom and I are very excited...we are hoping to stay in the 50s or 70s sections.
Hope 133 days goes quickly.....

12-31-2012, 10:03 AM	#991
emsmommy323 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NH Posts: 179	Going back! Hello everyone! We went to Disney last February and stayed at Pop and loved it! We are now in the early stages of planning our trip for November 2013. We want to be able to experience Christmas in Disney and our daughter's birthday is the 20th, so we want to be down there during that. I am struggling a bit between trying out AOA or POP. We love the food court at Pop, we have a good feel for the place and know what to expect. AOA is getting good reviews but from what I am reading, seems to have some kinks to work out. I'm really hoping for free dining during that time as well, but I know the offers for that won't come out for some time yet. Anyway, I'm a little rambly, but excited to be planning!

01-01-2013, 07:23 AM	#997
Echo queen I like the idea of being close to the action I had to buy another piece of luggage today and shoes and a floppy hat The camping trip got a little hairy Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	It looks like the time has come for a lot of us which is great so excited this is my last day to finish packing we leave for Stay park fly hotel this evening and will be flying the friendly skys by this time tomorrow everybody have a wonderful trip. Oh and Happy New Year __________________ I just love going to the happiest place on earth.

01-01-2013, 12:00 PM	#1001
Grumpy Grandma DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SACRAMENTO CA Posts: 2,619	1 week from today I'll be checking into POP for another wonderful stay! __________________

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RN2disney Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 14	Just booked a very last minute solo birthday trip for Jan. 7-11th I would like to request a king size bed. Do they have them and if so what buildings have them. Thanks!!

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RN2disney Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 14	Do the rooms have hair dryers?

01-01-2013, 09:28 AM	#999
jsmla DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 1,685	I've stayed at Pop many times but usually drive, this trip I'll be flying I have received my regular resort packet but no DME tags. Is ths normal or should I call? I've already reserved DME and given them my flight information. I'll be traveling solo, am kind of a heavy packer and would REALLY prefer not to have to lug my cases myself. My arrival date is 1/26. Thanks.

01-01-2013, 01:25 PM	#1002
the_bUg Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 76	quick question about pop. I believe I read at one point that pop does not allow large group bookings (ie: brazilian tour groups/pop warner size groups). Is this accurate? My wife and I are booked in for a week near the end of january and from what I understand this is peak season for btgs. I also understand that the walls at pop are notoriously thin... I'm sure you can understand my concerns. So does this policy still exist? Did I imagine this policy in the first place? Posted from DISboards.com App for Android

01-01-2013, 04:19 PM	#1005
Robin K DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 679	We have 133 more days til our first POP stay! This is our first May trip as well! Mom and I are very excited...we are hoping to stay in the 50s or 70s sections. Hope 133 days goes quickly.....