POP Century~Unofficially the Grooviest FAQ Thread #7~Sept 2012 - Page 69 - The DIS Discussion Forums

thej · 01-02-2013, 03:06 PM

Just switched to PoP from an AoA LM room, and saved $300 for the same people & dates with the Disney Visa promotion. Excited to be going back to PoP for Star Wars Weekend this year!

ogreenlee · 01-02-2013, 03:37 PM

At POP now. It's been an ok stay, but we're eating here for the first time and my husband and i just bit into two ice cold burgers, meat and all. Is that typical? He just walked them back. $10 burger should at least be hot.

I also am not crazy about being so far away from the two parks. While I don't mind the room, the theming, etc... I do think I will go back to a nicer overall experience next time. Being the last bus port at all the parks isn't awesome either when you're exhausted. I think this was the catalyst to get my husband to spend the extra for mod or deluxe and actually allow me to take the kid out of school in the off season. We've had a nice trip, but would like to be relaxed.

shburks · 01-02-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KELLY

Same here you would need to pay me. I prefer the back side of the resort.

Me too. They GAVE us an upgrade to 60s building pool view last August. Wish I had known to say thanks...but no thanks.

goofyfigment · 01-02-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ogreenlee

At POP now. It's been an ok stay, but we're eating here for the first time and my husband and i just bit into two ice cold burgers, meat and all. Is that typical? He just walked them back. $10 burger should at least be hot.

I also am not crazy about being so far away from the two parks. While I don't mind the room, the theming, etc... I do think I will go back to a nicer overall experience next time. Being the last bus port at all the parks isn't awesome either when you're exhausted. I think this was the catalyst to get my husband to spend the extra for mod or deluxe and actually allow me to take the kid out of school in the off season. We've had a nice trip, but would like to be relaxed.

I was very disappointed with the food court as well. We normally stay at all stars so the bus stops dont bother me. I wish i thought of complaining about the food, but figured its a food court you get what you get.

mjperry · 01-02-2013, 06:36 PM

The Pop is not as far out as the all stars, however the all stars are not far from Animal Kingdom. It's a good idea to remember to try to enjoy being there when you get a chance to go, however the cold burger being cold I would not be happy you pay a mint for the food and it should be the best $10 burger you can get no excuse. Remember the Allstars and Pop food court as far as I know are ran by a outside company, but still not excuse.

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mrshomersimpson · 01-02-2013, 07:13 PM

I am also at pop now. Well actually i have been here for a few weeks now due to fly back home on the 13th

anyways

yes the food court is terrible. Sometimes we eat at AoA . The best food by far at pop is from the sandwich place, right at the start of the food court. However who wants to live on sandwiches for a week ?!

Having huge issues right now with photopass, honestly i feel like tearing my hair out, but front desk were helping with it. Heres hoping i get more luck with them than photopass!

funkbucket007 · 01-02-2013, 07:51 PM

Going back on March 22nd. This will be our first time paying extra and getting a Preferred Pool View room. I'm assuming this room should be directly behind Everything Pop!, beside the main pool?

mjperry · 01-02-2013, 08:05 PM

If you are in the POP lobby and facing everything POP and turn right the hippy dippy pool is right in front if you.

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Marla1106 · 01-02-2013, 08:16 PM

Does the Pop food court have a microwave that you can use? Trying to decide if I should bring some food that we could eat for a quick lunch or just go with a dining plan.

PhoenixStrength · 01-02-2013, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Marla1106

Does the Pop food court have a microwave that you can use? Trying to decide if I should bring some food that we could eat for a quick lunch or just go with a dining plan.

Yes it does, on the drink station is a microwave anyone can use for anything you want to heat up.

ogreenlee · 01-02-2013, 08:36 PM

Yes, super glad not to be on the pool side of the 6ps, but thankful we're on the backside of 60s. We've stayed at AllStars and I think I preferred it, but our only other stay was at Coronado. I can't justify the price of a deluxe except when discounted and my husband won't let me take the kid out of school anymore. This crazy crowded stay may have changed his mind, though!

gardengalB4 · 01-02-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MinnieMO

When do these tour groups start??

From what I've read it is December-March & again June-August.

robinstrip · 01-02-2013, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ogreenlee

Yes, super glad not to be on the pool side of the 6ps, but thankful we're on the backside of 60s. We've stayed at AllStars and I think I preferred it, but our only other stay was at Coronado. I can't justify the price of a deluxe except when discounted and my husband won't let me take the kid out of school anymore. This crazy crowded stay may have changed his mind, though!

Are the rooms clean? I have read multiple reviews about how clean and awesome Pop is, but some reviews on Trip Advisor from Nov/Dec complain about the cleanliness of the rooms. I was super excited to stay there until I read those reviews. For those who have stayed there lately were the rooms up to the normal standards? I realize that it is busy season.

Rarity · 01-02-2013, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by robinstrip

Are the rooms clean? I have read multiple reviews about how clean and awesome Pop is, but some reviews on Trip Advisor from Nov/Dec complain about the cleanliness of the rooms. I was super excited to stay there until I read those reviews. For those who have stayed there lately were the rooms up to the normal standards? I realize that it is busy season.

We were there December 10 - 15 and didn't notice any cleanliness issues. Not like we ever left a huge mess, but the room was always neat and tidy when we got back every night.

Echo queen · 01-02-2013, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robinstrip

Are the rooms clean? I have read multiple reviews about how clean and awesome Pop is, but some reviews on Trip Advisor from Nov/Dec complain about the cleanliness of the rooms. I was super excited to stay there until I read those reviews. For those who have stayed there lately were the rooms up to the normal standards? I realize that it is busy season.

Checked in today, the room is clean, could not of asked for a better location 60s lake view top floor

I only requested 60s when I made my last payment, when I called back the computer system was down..

relaxing with a drink from Petals.

01-02-2013, 03:06 PM	#1021
thej Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Atlanta Posts: 473	Just switched to PoP from an AoA LM room, and saved $300 for the same people & dates with the Disney Visa promotion. Excited to be going back to PoP for Star Wars Weekend this year! __________________ Me DW DS 1977 - 1st trip to MK \| 85-95 - day trips \| Jun 88 - Disney Inn \| May 90 - Grad Nite \| May 03 - DCL/Won Jan 09 - CR \| Jan 10 - CSR \| Jun 10 - PoP \| Feb 11 - ASMu \| Jun 11 - DCL Alaska \| Jan 12 - PoP/AKL \| Jun 12 - AKL Memorial Day Weekend 2013 - Father/Son Star Wars Weekend

01-02-2013, 06:36 PM	#1025
mjperry One little spark of inspiration is at the heart of all creation. Right at the start of anything that's new, one little spark lights up for you. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South, MS. Posts: 384	The Pop is not as far out as the all stars, however the all stars are not far from Animal Kingdom. It's a good idea to remember to try to enjoy being there when you get a chance to go, however the cold burger being cold I would not be happy you pay a mint for the food and it should be the best $10 burger you can get no excuse. Remember the Allstars and Pop food court as far as I know are ran by a outside company, but still not excuse. Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards __________________ August - 2006 - POP December - 2006 - FW August - 2009 - ASM July - 2010 - POP June - 2011 - POP *Plus Three Times Off Site, before I knew better. My Disney Blog http://www.interplantarypodcast.blogspot.com T

01-02-2013, 07:51 PM	#1027
funkbucket007 Incinerate Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Rapture Posts: 227	Going back on March 22nd. This will be our first time paying extra and getting a Preferred Pool View room. I'm assuming this room should be directly behind Everything Pop!, beside the main pool? __________________ "We have created characters and animated them in the dimension of depth, revealing through them to our perturbed world that the things we have in common far outnumber and outweigh those that divide us." - Walt Disney Me DW DS/10 DS/6

01-02-2013, 08:05 PM	#1028
mjperry One little spark of inspiration is at the heart of all creation. Right at the start of anything that's new, one little spark lights up for you. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South, MS. Posts: 384	If you are in the POP lobby and facing everything POP and turn right the hippy dippy pool is right in front if you. Sent from my iPhone using DISBoards __________________ August - 2006 - POP December - 2006 - FW August - 2009 - ASM July - 2010 - POP June - 2011 - POP *Plus Three Times Off Site, before I knew better. My Disney Blog http://www.interplantarypodcast.blogspot.com T

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01-02-2013, 03:37 PM	#1022
ogreenlee i surely didn't want to have to use the gorillapod I'd tell my husband to bite it, but that's just me Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: woodstock, ga Posts: 1,898	At POP now. It's been an ok stay, but we're eating here for the first time and my husband and i just bit into two ice cold burgers, meat and all. Is that typical? He just walked them back. $10 burger should at least be hot. I also am not crazy about being so far away from the two parks. While I don't mind the room, the theming, etc... I do think I will go back to a nicer overall experience next time. Being the last bus port at all the parks isn't awesome either when you're exhausted. I think this was the catalyst to get my husband to spend the extra for mod or deluxe and actually allow me to take the kid out of school in the off season. We've had a nice trip, but would like to be relaxed.

01-02-2013, 07:13 PM	#1026
mrshomersimpson Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2	I am also at pop now. Well actually i have been here for a few weeks now due to fly back home on the 13th anyways yes the food court is terrible. Sometimes we eat at AoA . The best food by far at pop is from the sandwich place, right at the start of the food court. However who wants to live on sandwiches for a week ?! Having huge issues right now with photopass, honestly i feel like tearing my hair out, but front desk were helping with it. Heres hoping i get more luck with them than photopass!

01-02-2013, 08:16 PM	#1029
Marla1106 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 98	Does the Pop food court have a microwave that you can use? Trying to decide if I should bring some food that we could eat for a quick lunch or just go with a dining plan.

01-02-2013, 08:36 PM	#1031
ogreenlee i surely didn't want to have to use the gorillapod I'd tell my husband to bite it, but that's just me Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: woodstock, ga Posts: 1,898	Yes, super glad not to be on the pool side of the 6ps, but thankful we're on the backside of 60s. We've stayed at AllStars and I think I preferred it, but our only other stay was at Coronado. I can't justify the price of a deluxe except when discounted and my husband won't let me take the kid out of school anymore. This crazy crowded stay may have changed his mind, though!