Theming at Pop Century

[Sgt. Broomstick]

Hi everyone! I'm looking for some of your expert advice. I booked Pop Century for August although I wanted AS Movies (loved the Fantasia building and pool), but it's booked up. I know there's still a chance I might be able to get in AS Movies if something opens up but now I'm wondering if it's even worth it. Basically the theming at AS Movies is perfect for our little one and I know there is some Disney theming but not as much as AS Movies. One of the pictures I saw (of PC) has a giant Mickey w/ foozeball (sp?) table. Does anyone know which building that is so I can request that one? Plus feel free to share your experiences at PC. I've read reviews here, on expedia etc. but I'm not convinced it's better than AS Movies. I know the big plus is the booths in the food court but I don't know of any else. Your advice is apprieciated. Thanks!

 

[animay]

I need to go over there during my next trip just to take a picture of the giant Roger Rabbit. He's my favorite.

 

[Sgt. Broomstick]

WOW! Thanks guys for the great information. I'm really not bummed anymore about not getting AS Movies. You guys are great!

 

[Sgt. Broomstick]

I love Pop! The food court there rocks, with more then your standard food court fare. The giant themed things are awesome, and make for great pictures. I think my favorite part is the music that is played by the 80's/90's pool. I emailed Disney, and they gave me the list of the songs that are played there, and they are now a playlist on my iPod.

If you go to the top floor in the 50's building, you can see SSE, and see Illuminations.
If you go to the top floor in the 60's building, you can see ToT and see Fantasmic.
If you go to the top floor in the 90's building, you can see the main gate to WDW.

The rooms are small and a bit cramped, but we go by the pholosphy that you don't spend much time in them so it doesn't matter.

I'm so obsessed over the resort, I have an entire set of pictures up online:
(Each decade has its own section) Enjoy!
http://community.webshots.com/user/popcentury

Awesome pics thanks! They'll help me choose a hotel (leaning towrds 70's) Also thanks for the advice on viewing fireworks. I did AS Sports 2x and Movies 1x and I'm not so sure you can view fireworks from there - definite bonus for Pop. And by the way, what songs are in that 80's / 90's pool soundtrack?

 

[Sgt. Broomstick]

Anyway, sorry to bash it, but you asked for honest opinions.

Thank you for that. Hearing all sides is crucial to making an informed decision.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I really don't think the crowds you'll see at Pop will be any worse than what you'd find at the All-Stars. It's a popular hotel class, which is why they have about 8500 value rooms on property.

 

[SewIn2Disney]

Awesome pics thanks! They'll help me choose a hotel (leaning towrds 70's) Also thanks for the advice on viewing fireworks. I did AS Sports 2x and Movies 1x and I'm not so sure you can view fireworks from there - definite bonus for Pop. And by the way, what songs are in that 80's / 90's pool soundtrack?

Don't forget, there won't be music set to the fireworks....I mean that you'll just be able to see them. Remember, that both of those shows have a lot of "ground work" which means there is a large segment that is not in the air, therefore you won't be able to see it. But, it is cool to watch the lights on SSE turn off and then back on, something you might not realize is going on if your watching Illuminations.

Heres the pool music for the 80's/90's pool. I'm thinking I want the loop that plays at the bus stops/lobby/food court too, because it's a mix of all three pool's songs. I'll email them and see what I can do.

There are actually 5 cds of music compiled for the Pop Century Computer pool
near the 1980's
buildings, and here are the tracks. Regretfully, the artists and albums are not
included in the
list.

SONG TITLES

LOVE MACHINE
JUST A GIRL
WILD WILD WEST
QUEEN OF HEARTS
ITS 3AM
YOUVE GOT A FRIEND IN ME
CANT FIGHT THIS FEELING ANY LONGER
COUNTING BLUE CARS
GLORIA
JESSIES GIRL
HOLD MY HAND
MIAMI VICE THEME
MAN I FEEL LIKE A WOMAN
SHOUT
POWER OF GOODBYE
THERES SOMETHING GOING ON
WAITING FOR TONIGHT
WHO CAN IT BE NOW
FANCY
JUMP
WHAT A GIRL WANTS
ONE JUMP
U CANT TOUCH THIS
RAY OF LIGHT
MISSING
I DONT WANT TO WAIT
FIELDS OF GOLD
HARDEN MY HEART
DONT SPEAK
CELEBRATION
BACK TO GOOD
ANYTHING FOR YOU
RIO
KISS FROM A ROSE
ST ELMOS FIRE
LAYLA
BAILAMOS
CHARMA CHAMELEON
DREAMS
HOLD ME NOW
KISS ON MY LIST
BETTY DAVIS EYES
OWNER OF A LONELY HEART
REAL WORLD
ROSANNA
MMMMBOP
TALKING IN YOUR SLEEP
WAKE ME UP
UNDER THE SEA
I WANT YOU
WHO WILL SAVE YOUR SOUL
SAFETY DANCE
BE WITH YOU
DONT WORRY BE HAPPY
HOLD ON TO THE NIGHT
LETS HEAR IT FOR THE BOY
BILLY JEAN
LETS GET LOUD
GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT
MY BABY
THE FLAME
STEAM
WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN
YOU LEARN
HAKUNA MATATA
PHYSICAL
IRIS
THE HEAT IS ON
BITTER SWEET SYMPHONY
JEOPARDY
EVERYBODY BACK STREETS BACK
EYE IN THE SKY
HEAD OVER FEET
BROKEN WINGS
WALKIN ON SUNSHINE
POWER OF LOVE
LOVEFOOL
LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD
ONE WEEK
THEN THE MORNING COMES
BE OUR GUEST
IRONIC
SHATTERED DREAMS

 

[Disneydogs]

Thanks for the info all. We're going next week and this will be our first time staying there. Nice to know more before we get there. People tell me it's not as busy the weeks following Easter so we might have a decent choice as far as rooms.

 

[pescador1f]

Pop Is Equal Or Better

I stayed at movies & pop last year, at first i didnt like POP, because i always stayed at Movies, but it grew on me after a day or 2. The theming is just as good as Movies (Disney movies wise) in my opinion, lady & the tramp, jungle book, mickey phone, and some classics that i think most kids would know, big wheels, mr & mrs. potato head, roger rabbit. The food court is a bit different than movies, but the selection is a little better, definately.
At the lake in the middle of the future & current POP Century resorts there is a ton of big turtles, catfish, & the machines to feed them, very peaceful, quiet spot to get away from it all at times. It's nice in Disney to find a spot that isnt crowded, kids screaming, etc. I think POP is a wise decision to stick with, it's newer looking as well. Enjoy!!!