Disney’s Pop Century Resort is a value resort with a fun theme representing different decades throughout the 20th century.
Resort Overview
Disney’s Pop Century Resort opened in 2003 and celebrates pop culture from the 20th century. The resort features larger-than-life statues with icons from different decades including the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. With budget-friendly accommodations that were renovated in 2018, this resort also offers transportation to both EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios via the Disney Skyliner.
Reasons We Love This Resort:
- Budget-friendly on Disney property
- Fun theme with characters that kids will recognize
- Disney Skyliner offers easy access to EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Amenities:
- Wi-Fi Service (complimentary wi-fi access in guest rooms, main lobbies, and main pools)
- Dining Options (quick service)
- Designated Smoking Area
- Luggage Service (luggage assistance, valet parking assistance, dry cleaning)
- Laundry Services (24-hour self-service laundry room is available)
- Housekeeping Services
- Self-Parking
- 24-Hour ATM (near the front desk)
- Front Desk Service (banking and mail)
- Merchandise Delivery and Pickup
- Grocery Orders
- Ice and Vending Machines
- Concierge Service (purchase tickets, upgrade tickets, special requests)
- Safekeeping (in-room safes with safe-keeping boxes available at Front Desk)
- Rapid Fill (refillable mugs)
- Wake-up Call Service
- Disability Service (mobility, hearing, visual, and service animal accommodations)
- Resort Airline Check-In
- Early Park Admission
Accommodations
Room Types
Standard:
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of the Courtyard, Pool, or Parking Area
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Table Bed or 1 King Bed
Standard Pool View:
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of the Bowling Pool or Computer Pool
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Table Bed or 1 King Bed
Preferred:
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of the Courtyard, Pool, or Parking Area
- Close to Classic Hall, Dining, Shopping, and Transportation
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Table Bed or 1 King Bed
Preferred Pool View:
- Sleeps up to 4 adults
- Views of the Courtyard, Pool, or Parking Area
- Close to Classic Hall, Dining, Shopping, and Transportation
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Table Bed or 1 King Bed
Dining Information
All Dining & Lounges
Everything POP Shopping & Dining
Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this food court area provides a variety of dining options. There are also house-made desserts available.
Petals Pool Bar
Try a specialty cocktail, a cold beer, or a fruity sangria at this brightly colored bar by the Hippy Dippy Pool.
Pools, Grounds, & Recreation
There are three pools at Disney’s Pop Century Resort.
The Hippy Dippy Pool is the main pool at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Here, find flower-shaped water jets and a fun 1960’s vibe with over 235,613 gallons of water. This pool has plenty of fun waiting!
The Bowling Pool is the leisure pool celebrating the 1950s. This 144,352-gallon pool is shaped like a bowling pin.
The second leisure pool is the Computer Pool. This 1990s-themed pool is computer-shaped and features a giant floppy disc and keypad.
Fast Forward Arcade
Enjoy video games, pinball, air hockey, and more at this arcade located near the Mara Cafe. The arcade is open daily. Purchase your game card using cash or credit card and then refill it as you please to use at any of the other Walt Disney World Resort arcades.
Movies Under the Stars
After a day at the parks, enjoy complimentary movie screenings under the stars. These screenings are shown at the Hippy Dippy Pool each night.
Playground
Kids will love climbing and playing in this playground area located in the ‘70s section.
Jogging Trail
Head out for a relaxing run or walk around the 1-mile trail at Disney’s Pop Century Resort complex.
Disney’s Pop Century Resort Transportation
Get around the Walt Disney World Resort with ease using several convenient, complimentary transportation options.
In addition, if you’d prefer to use a private transfer option, the Minnie Van is available through the Lyft mobile app and includes car seats for guests with young children.
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 the Magic Kingdom. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after the park closes.
- EPCOT: The Disney Skyliner is available to take guests to the park, with a transfer at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. In the event of inclement weather, Disney buses are available for resort guests.
- Disney’s Hollywood Studios: The Disney Skyliner is available to take guests to the park, with a transfer at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. In the event of inclement weather, Disney buses are available for resort guests.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom: There are free resort buses that offer transportation to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. These buses run approximately every 20 minutes from the resort until an hour after the park closes.
- 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.
Parking
Complimentary standard self-parking is available while you enjoy select dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreation experiences at this resort. Resort guests also receive complimentary self-parking.
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