News WDW loses Pop Warner to Universal and Camping World Stadium

[networkpro]

So, these will be the resorts to avoid during this time of the year, the same way Pop Century & Art of Animation were to be avoided.

I think the dynamic will be more concentrated as they are multistory towers and not spread out among lowrise buildings.

 

[MisterPenguin]

It'll be great that Cheer are in buildings with indoor hallways. That won't bother other guests at all.

 

[OG Runner]

I am sure a few people will be sad to see them go. When my sons were much younger, we stayed at the All Star Sport during
a cheer competition. They enjoyed watching "them" practice lifts and flips in the pool.

 

[Parker in NYC]

So, these will be the resorts to avoid during this time of the year, the same way Pop Century & Art of Animation were to be avoided.

I always avoid Pop Century and Art of Animation.

 

[JoeCamel]

It'll be great that Cheer are in buildings with indoor hallways. That won't bother other guests at all.

I will offer rooms during that time. An hour an a half away but I'm pretty sure you won't hear them

 

[Getachew]

I always avoid Pop Century and Art of Animation.

why?

 

[OG Runner]

I always avoid Pop Century and Art of Animation.

Snob! (me too, when I can, though I have stayed at both All Star Sport and Pop Century before)

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I can’t say I’m surprised...the cost is huge

But also consider this: how much longer is pop warner gonna be around?

 

[unmitigated disaster]

I can’t say I’m surprised...the cost is huge

But also consider this: how much longer is pop warner gonna be around?

Yes, with all the TBI talk I'm surprised it's still around.

 

[Chip Chipperson]

I always avoid Pop Century and Art of Animation.

I'll be honest, I always thought I'd never stay at a Value resort because my first 2 stays were at Caribbean Beach back in 2015 and then we started upgrading to AKL and bought into DVC. But we stayed at Pop Century in 2019 and it was better than I expected. The rooms were recently renovated and weren't as nice as a Deluxe resort but still in better shape than I anticipated and I actually enjoyed the food court - mainly because they had a turkey dinner station and the turkey was actually good (I'm sure that might seem like a weird reason to like it there to some people, but it was a nice change of pace from the usual burgers and chicken tenders I usually get since I need to order from the Allergy Menu and options are limited). Add in the Skyliner giving us access to Epcot and Holywood Studios (and dining at Topolino's at the Riviera) and it's better than a typical Value resort (although getting the bus to Magic Kingdom wasn't fun at all, especially since we got stuck standing and were left with nowhere else to stand except the section in the middle where the extra-long bus bends - not fun going through turns, that's for sure). I rank it above Coronado Springs (I haven't been since the tower was built, though) and Port Orleans Riverside - and it was good enough to seriously consider it over Caribbean Beach the next time we book a cash room since they're both on the Skyliner.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Yes, with all the TBI talk I'm surprised it's still around.

The end is nighe

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I'll be honest, I always thought I'd never stay at a Value resort because my first 2 stays were at Caribbean Beach back in 2015 and then we started upgrading to AKL and bought into DVC. But we stayed at Pop Century in 2019 and it was better than I expected. The rooms were recently renovated and weren't as nice as a Deluxe resort but still in better shape than I anticipated and I actually enjoyed the food court - mainly because they had a turkey dinner station and the turkey was actually good (I'm sure that might seem like a weird reason to like it there to some people, but it was a nice change of pace from the usual burgers and chicken tenders I usually get since I need to order from the Allergy Menu and options are limited). Add in the Skyliner giving us access to Epcot and Holywood Studios (and dining at Topolino's at the Riviera) and it's better than a typical Value resort (although getting the bus to Magic Kingdom wasn't fun at all, especially since we got stuck standing and were left with nowhere else to stand except the section in the middle where the extra-long bus bends - not fun going through turns, that's for sure). I rank it above Coronado Springs (I haven't been since the tower was built, though) and Port Orleans Riverside - and it was good enough to seriously consider it over Caribbean Beach the next time we book a cash room since they're both on the Skyliner.

Your surprise is probably because “moderates” are the biggest ripoffs in wdw as far as “value”

I like them all...but redonkulously overpriced.

And I’m talking when the rates wheee $84-$149...I can’t even wrap my Brian around it now.

 

[OG Runner]

You would like to think Pop Warner is just for the kids, but it isn't. It will continue for a long, long time.
Football is the number one sport in the United States. Too many parents are still going to want their
kids to play and too many kids want to be a football star.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

You would like to think Pop Warner is just for the kids, but it isn't. It will continue for a long, long time.
Football is the number one sport in the United States. Too many parents are still going to want their
kids to play and too many kids want to be a football star.

Football is the #1 SPECTATOR sport...youth football has collapsed in participation for decades.

I assume you see the difference?

 

[Lilofan]

Football is the #1 SPECTATOR sport...youth football has collapsed in participation for decades.

I assume you see the difference?

When I used to attend NFL games part of the spectator sport is when the drunken fans from the home and away teams start brawling for all to see. One time the NFL teams actually watched for a few minutes in between plays.

 

[OG Runner]

Football is the #1 SPECTATOR sport...youth football has collapsed in participation for decades.

I assume you see the difference?

I do, yet how many participants do you think we be at this event. Even with the decreases the overall
numbers are still not small. Does your local town have a Pop Warner program still? Mine does.

 

[HarperRose]

I do, yet how many participants do you think we be at this event. Even with the decreases the overall
numbers are still not small. Does your local town have a Pop Warner program still? Mine does.

No. The only reason I'm aware of Pop Warner is their affiliation with WDW.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I do, yet how many participants do you think we be at this event. Even with the decreases the overall
numbers are still not small. Does your local town have a Pop Warner program still? Mine does.

Yes...and participation has fallen by 75% in 10 years...followed by a drop of several hundred percent in the two decades prior.

I played when I was a kid...I also suffered at least one severe concussion doing an Okie Drill when I was 8...

This isn’t going to go the route of anti science, is it?

Boy I hope not.

But youth football has and will continue to undergo a massive “demographic shift”...the best template of that is boxing.

Because college and pro football are awash in corporate money - that’s what it is - doesn’t mean mama at home is down with it.

 

[Rteetz]

Yes...and participation has fallen by 75% in 10 years...followed by a drop of several hundred percent in the two decades prior.

I played when I was a kid...I also suffered at least one severe concussion doing an Okie Drill when I was 8...

This isn’t going to go the route of anti science, is it?

Boy I hope not.

But youth football has and will continue to undergo a massive “demographic shift”...the best template of that is boxing.

Because college and pro football are awash in corporate money - that’s what it is - doesn’t mean mama at home is down with it.

I coach football. I do believe yes concussions play a part but I don’t think it’s the sole driver. I also coach baseball and am involved in basketball programs. Participation in all sports isn’t what it once was. So many kids now specialize in one sport or play club/AAU.

Youth football programs here in WI are not part of Pop Warner but typically tied to the high school as a feeder program. I’ve seen a lot of ups and downs in these programs over the years. Just two years ago the program that feeds into the school I coach for had some of its highest numbers in years.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I coach football. I do believe yes concussions play a part but I don’t think it’s the sole driver. I also coach baseball and am involved in basketball programs. Participation in all sports isn’t what it once was. So many kids now specialize in one sport or play club/AAU.

Youth football programs here in WI are not part of Pop Warner but typically tied to the high school as a feeder program. I’ve seen a lot of ups and downs in these programs over the years. Just two years ago the program that feeds into the school I coach for had some of its highest numbers in years.

It’s also highly regional. Not all is as it seems.