Pop Century Resort is Walt Disney World’s largest resort on property. It is a value resort at Disney World, with sections inspired by decades: 1950’2-1990’s. Pop Century Resort, at 2,880 rooms, beats out the All-Star resorts in the number of guests rooms. With that being said, it is a favorite by many still. Below are 25 tidbits for your stay at Pop Century Resort.
25 Tips For Staying At Pop Century Resort
- Pop Century Resort has a nice gift shop on site, including items you may have forgotten.
- Rent a bike or Surrey bike, enjoy a relaxing ride around Hourglass lake.
- Pop Century Resort also offers a large food court, with 7 food station and in room pizza delivery and a pool bar.
- Rainy day? No problem, check out the arcade on site named Fast Forward Arcade. Which is an impressive 5,000 sq ft.
- Try the Pop Century Scavenger hunt.
- Rooms near Hourglass Lake can draw more bugs depending on weather/time of year.
- This resort holds many guests, in a compact area compared to other resorts. If you are a light sleeper, bring ear plugs.
- Take a picture near your birth year for a fun photo opportunity!
- Located near the 70’s section is a playground for children.
- Request a room near the busses, this will also put you closer to the food court.
- The large pool, Hippy Dippy Pool, offers flower-shaped water jets.
- Poolside activities and games for children occur daily (weather permitting) at the Hippy Dippy Pool.
- Free life jackets are provided for guests children’s use.
- A kiddie pool area is also available for smaller guests.
- In addition to the large pool, the Resort has 2 other pools – Bowling Pool and a Computer Pool.
- Take time to enjoy complimentary movie screenings, on select nights, by the Hippy Dippy Pool.
- Disney’s Pop Century Resort offers guests a nice running trail.
- The 70’s building is very close to food court and just a short walk to busses, others have preferred either the 50’s or 60’s buildings.
- Tip Mousekeeping if you choose to use their services.
- Get the Disney Dining Plan (refillable mugs are included).
- This resort has unexpected fireworks views: On the 3rd or 4th floor of 50’s building C, on the 3rd or 4th floor of 1960s building (near yo-yo’s).
- Walking to distance to Disney’s Art of Animation, means photo opportunities at this resort and a chance to try a different food court within a short walk. You do not have to be a guest of the resort to eat there.
- Art of Animation also offers (for a short walk, as mentioned), a running trail, a playground and Pixel Play Arcade to explore nearby.
- The bus transportation at Pop Century is not shared with any other Disney resort and is complimentary for resort guests.
- Take time to explore the larger than life structures and incredible staircases in each decade.
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