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Overall this was a good experience. The room was cozy (small) but my children are young and it was 2 adults. We had plenty of storage for our luggage under the bed, in the drawers, in the bathroom, and "closet". It is truly a value resort and there are not a ton of room amenities, but some services are available on property (laundry, dining, etc.) The property is huge and there are a lot of buildings, very confusing for a first timer. Luckily, a wonderful staff member helped us directly to our room and explained the layout and where everything was. We had great quick access to the bus (to Magic Kingdom) and great access to the Skyliner (to Hollywood Studios and Epcot). The Skyliner was a highlight for the kids to see which character was on our gondola and we were able to watch the fireworks from MK and Epcot on the way back to Pop! THE SKYLINER IS A MAJOR PERK OF POP! The theming and atmosphere of the resort are what you would expect. Kind of cheesy, a little "dated" on the outside, but the rooms were simply themed and the updated dining and shopping areas were good. It was very busy during our stay and there was minimal noise level for such a large resort with so many people. Like I said earlier the overall experience was good, I did not give it 5 stars for two reasons. 1. Cleanliness. The room overall was clean. However, in the shower there were some places that appeared to be overlooked. The tile in the shower had some soap residue (I noticed on the first night we were there), the removable shower had had some mildew where the shower head rested and around the soap dispensers had some mildew. 2. The dining... while I understand the resort is serving MASS quantities of food and it is convenient I was unimpressed by the offerings. Luckily my young kids are not picky about their pizza, but I tried and bite and it was less than average. I tried the beef and veggie stir-fry and it was not good, I stopped eating early on in the meal. The mojo-roasted chicken was good. The meatballs and pasta were okay. I know this is a value resort and the food is there for convenience, but coming from a name like Disney, I expected a little more and better offerings.

We LOVED staying at Pop! Such a fun /family atmosphere there. We will definitely be staying there again in the future! Staff was friendly and helpful, room were clean, pool area was always kept clean as well. Fresh towels at all times, we stayed in the preferred rooms and it was so convenient!

I stayed here with my husband the beginning of September. We wanted to not spend a lot of money on our accommodations as we knew we’d basically be in the park from morning until evening. This was our first value resort in Disney. We got a good deal - I think it was 30% off. I’m in a community group for Pop and it is very highly recommended. All the workers we dealt with here were helpful and friendly. The room was very clean. Transportation was great. We loved the skyliner. Pool was just ok. It was cold. We didn’t have any meals here so can’t comment on that. Rooms were quiet but I’m pretty sure no one was above us or next door so we lucked out with that (we had a standard room). What I didn’t love was the size of the resort and I felt a confusing layout. There were upgrades going on and sometimes the route to where we needed to go was closed and that added on more walking. I forget if it’s called hey Mickey or hey Disney - the equipment in the room that you are supposed to use if you need anything. Well the first time we used it was great! After that it didn’t work and we would have to stop off in the main building for things (extra towels, coffee etc). Overall we enjoyed our stay but not sure if we’d come back. Maybe if we got a good deal and really only needed the room for sleeping and showering.

If value resorts are your budget category, Pop Century should be your only choice. The convenience of the Skyliner, the size of the store and the quick service, and the overall chill vibe make this resort a fun place to stay, and I might add, a practical choice. The bed is comfy, the shower is excellent, and the table and chairs is much appreciated.

Our three-night stay at Disney’s Pop Century Resort was not by choice, it was out of pure necessity. Aer Lingus cancelled our flight to Manchester, and the next available option wasn’t for another three days via Dublin. We were forced into booking emergency accommodation, and Pop Century was one of the only places with availability that could squeeze our family of five into a single room. That alone should have been a warning sign. To add context, this stay followed time at Loews Portofino Bay, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and a Disney Cruise aboard the Wish. Every one of those experiences was excellent. Disney has set very high standards elsewhere, so expectations were understandably high. Pop Century didn’t just miss those standards… it obliterated them. From arrival, the place felt grim. The best comparison I can make is a UK Pontins holiday park… on steroids. Loud, chaotic, cheap, and completely lacking any sense of quality or “magic.” The oversized theming doesn’t distract from the fact that this is a budget motel masquerading as a Disney resort. The other guests were genuinely unpleasant. Rude, noisy, and utterly classless behaviour everywhere you turned. This may not be Disney’s fault directly, but the atmosphere they cultivate (and the clientele they attract) makes the entire experience feel uncomfortable and borderline hostile. It certainly didn’t feel family-friendly in any positive sense. Cleanliness was another major issue. The room was not properly cleaned during our stay. No daily housekeeping. No refreshing of basics. While this might be tolerable at a £70-per-night Travelodge back home, it is completely unacceptable at a hotel charging around £450 per night. There is simply no excuse for that level of neglect at that price point. The room itself felt tired, cramped, and soulless. Everything screamed cost-cutting. Thin walls, worn furnishings, and zero comfort. This is not a “resort” by any reasonable definition, it’s a glorified dormitory with Disney branding slapped on it. Safe to say, we were massively underwhelmed. Rather than feeling thankful that our holiday had been extended due to circumstances beyond our control, we were counting down the hours until we could leave. We felt relief when we checked out… not gratitude. Unless you are on the tightest of budgets or completely out of options (as we were), I would strongly advise looking elsewhere. This resort damages the Disney brand more than it enhances it. We would never return, and we would absolutely not recommend it to anyone expecting even a basic level of quality. This resort has made us rethink future visits to Disney.