Designed as much for nostalgic adults as it is for kids, Disney’s Pop Century Resort is a pop-culture mecca for those of us who grew up in the ’70s, ’80’s, and ’90s! There are several distinct areas that have exciting and fun themes from the ’50s through the ’90s. On one tower you’ll find a four-story jukebox. On another, you’ll find a towering Mickey Mouse phone. And if you have a birds-eye view you’ll see the life-sized foosball court that guests can walk right through. The entire resort has hidden surprises that make for fun photo ops with giant characters like Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head waving across a manicured pathway!
Disney’s Pop Century Resort is categorized as one of Disney’s Value Resorts, along with Disney’s All-Star Music Resort, Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort, Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort, and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. This resort has had a incredible renovation from the lobby, pools, grounds, and rooms.
Resort Overview
Disney’s Pop Century Resort is an enormous, 2,880-room resort hotel that was built as an homage to 20th-century pop culture. The property is brimming with giant colorful installations, and three outdoor pools paying tribute to different decades. This resort is a great value option given its convenient location and access to Disney’s Skyliner service to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot. Guests also have free buses to Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, the water parks, and Disney Springs.
Reasons We Love This Resort:
- Skyliner Route Resort
- Newly Renovated Spacious Rooms
- Playful grounds are a homage to late 20th-century pop culture
- Three large outdoor pools and kiddy pool with water features
- Food court and pool bar
- Free shuttle to Disney theme parks
- Big video arcade, and an outdoor playground
- Early Entry to access the parks and other Disney resort perks
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
Amenities:
- Wi-Fi Service (complimentary wi-fi access in guest rooms, main lobbies and main pools)
- Dining Options (quick service and pool bar)
- Designated Smoking Areas
- Locker Rentals (near pools)
- Luggage Service (luggage assistance, valet parking assistance, dry cleaning)
- Laundry Services (24-hour self-service laundry room is available)
- Housekeeping Services (every other day due to covid protocals)
- 24-Hour ATM (near the front desk)
- Merchandise Delivery and Pickup
- Grocery Orders
- Ice and Vending Machines
- Everything POP store for sundries, snacks, apparel and souvenirs
- Safekeeping (in-room safes)
- Rapid Fill (refillable mugs)
- Wake-up Call Service
- Disability Service (mobility, hearing, visual and service animal accommodations; call (407) 939-7807
- Three pools
- Arcade
A Full Range of Accommodations
The hotel’s 2,880 rooms have all been completely remodeled and offer a “moderate” feel with a value price. All of the rooms now have 2 Queen beds, one of these is hidden in the wall that can be pulled down when you need it. There are also rooms with king-size beds available as well. In the room, you will find tables for two with wood chairs, cabinets that house a mini-fridge, updated HD TVs with messages that greet each guest, nice bowl sinks, and a separate bath/toilet area with a sliding door to give privacy.
Standard Room:
- Views of the Resort Hotel or Parking Areas
- 1 Queen-Size Table Bed and 1 Queen Bed or 1 King Bed
- Sleeps up to 4 Adults
Preferred Pool View Room:
- Views of Hippy Dippy Pool
- Close to Classic Hall, Dining, Shopping and Transportation
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Pull Down Bed or 1 King Bed
- Sleeps up to 4 Adults
Preferred Room:
- Views of Courtyard or Landscaping
- Close to Classic Hall, Dining, Shopping and Transportation
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Table Bed or 1 King Bed
- Sleeps up to 4 Adults
Standard Pool View Room:
- Views of Bowling Pool or Computer Pool
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Table Bed or 1 King Bed
- Sleeps up to 4 Adults
Dining Information
Everything Pop Shopping and Dining
Everything Pop Shopping and Dining offers a full food court with mobile ordering cabibilites. Everything on the menu is $14.99 and under offering a great option to save a little money on your meals. Hours: 7 AM to 11 PM
The menu offers traditional plated breakfast dishes that are available each morning along with an assortment of pastries. You’ll also find the normal food court offerings such as pizza, pasta, burgers, and sandwiches for lunch and dinner. However, you can get spahetti dinner, turkey dinner, and the occasional pot roast.
View Menu Here: Everything POP Dining Menu
Petals Pool Bar
Petals Pool Bar is located by the Hippy Dippy pool. You can try house specialties like the tropical Banana Cabana or Poolside Iced Tea, all while you play ping-pong! Cocktails, draft beer, sangria and wine are also available.
Hours: 12 Pm to 10 PM
View Menu Here: Petals Pool Bar
Pools, Grounds, & Recreation
The resort has three outdoor pools and each have a different theme! There are larger-than-life decorations paying tribute to the ’50s, ’60s, or the ’90s. The 1960s-themed Hippy Dippy Pool is the largest, including flower-shaped water jets, a kiddy pool, and located next to Petals Pool Bar with seating on a colorful terrace. It also hosts regular evening screenings of Disney movies. If the kids want to play some “real” video games, head inside to the Fast Forward Arcade with a wide variety of video games and air hockey.
Hippy Dippy Pool
- Go with the flow at the Hippy Dippy Pool, home to far-out flower-shaped water jets and a lazy 1960’s attitude. Featuring over 235,613 gallons, this pool is big on fun. For the little ones, a kiddie pool is located behind Classic Hall, just behind the Hippy Dippy Pool.
Bowling Pool
- Celebrate the 1950s at this 144,352-gallon pool shaped like a bowling pin.
Computer Pool
- Go for a dip at this 1990s-themed, computer-shaped pool that includes a giant floppy disc and keypad.
Movies Under the Stars
- For even more enjoyment, Disney movies are screened on select nights at the Hippy Dippy Pool.
Jogging Trail
- Enjoy a breezy run or walk: Take a brisk one-mile jog around Disney’s Pop Century Resort complex.
Playground
- Children can climb, slide and play at the fun play area located in the ’70s section.
Fast Forward Arcade
- Play video games old and new at this arcade in the Classic Hall building, adjacent to the food court.
POP Century Resort Transportation
Get around Walt Disney World Resort with ease using these convenient, complimentary transportation options.
How to get to each park:
While staying at Disney’s POP Century Resort you may be wondering how you can get to each park using the free transportation systems offered at Walt Disney World. We have it broken down for you:
- Magic Kingdom: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Magic Kingdom nearly every 20 minutes from the resort. Buses typically run for an hour after park close.
- EPCOT: Since Disney’s POP Century Resort is on the Skyliner route you have access to hop the Skyliner to EPCOT at least one hour before park opening and for one hour after park close. If the Skyliner is closed for any reason Disney will provide buses to and from the resort.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Just like EPCOT, this park is on the Skyliner route. You will have access to hop the Skyliner to EPCOT at least one hour before park opening and for one hour after park close. If the Skyliner is closed for any reason Disney will provide buses to and from the resort.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney’s Animal Kingdom nearly every 20 minutes from the resort. Buses typically run for an hour after park close.
- Disney Springs and Water Parks: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney Springs and the water parks nearly every 20 minutes from the resort. Buses typically run for an hour after Disney Springs or the water park close.
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