Pop Century Resort
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1050 Century Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone: 407-938-4000
Fax: 407-938-4040
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Value Resort Classification
Located in the Disney-MGM Studios resort area
Check In: 3:00 p.m. / Check Out: 11:00 a.m.
Disney's Pop Century Resort celebrate's 20th century pop culture by showcasing the popular toys, fads, dance crazes and catch phrases of the 20th century. Guests at this 2,880-room resort have the opportunity to live and play inside these unique time capsules and experience the popular culture that definited the century.
Disney's Pop Century Resort is Disney's newest value-category resort, opening December 14, 2003. Pop Century features buildings and furnishings inspired by different decades. Giant pop culture icons celebrate the decade they were introduced in, or when they gained their greatest popularity. Some of these giant icons tower more than 60 feet. The resort is located near Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex and Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort.
Pop Century, like all Disney resorts, is smoke-free. Designated outdoor smoking areas are indicated on the Resort Map.
Resort Theme:
Twentieth Centure pop culture, featuring larger than life icons from the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's
 
Resort Rooms:
2880 Rooms in all
Preferred rooms are in the 60's section
Rooms will accommodate four (4) people, plus a child under 3.
All buildings have four levels
Stairs and elevators are available
Room Size is approximately 260 square feet
Room views overlook the parking lot, courtyard or pool area
Rooms have exterior hallways
Handicap accessible rooms include a king-sized bed, along with handrails and roll-in showers
Standard room features two double beds
Single sink area is located outside of bathroom
Refrigerators are available for $12.00 / night
In-room safe
Small Dresser
Television
Iron / Ironing Boards
Hairdryers are available from Mousekeeping
Resort Rates:
2008 Rates
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Pop Century Resort (13% tax not included) |
2008 Rates Per Night |
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Value Season |
Regular Season |
Summer Season |
Peak Season |
Holiday Season |
Standard Rooms |
Weekday |
$82 |
$99 |
$109 |
$119 |
$129 |
Weekend |
$82 |
$109 |
$119 |
$129 |
$139 |
MLK |
$92 |
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Thanksgiving |
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$109 |
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Independence Day |
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$124 |
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Presidents Day |
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$134 |
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Easter |
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$129 |
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Preferred Rooms |
Weekday |
$94 |
$111 |
$121 |
$131 |
$141 |
Weekend |
$94 |
$121 |
$131 |
$141 |
$151 |
MLK |
$104 |
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Thanksgiving |
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$121 |
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Independence Day |
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$136 |
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Presidents Day |
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$146 |
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Easter |
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$141 |
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2008 Seasons for Disney's Value Resorts
Value Season: Jan. 1 - Feb 13; Aug. 3 - Oct. 1; Nov. 30 - Dec. 18
Holidays: Martin Luther King Weekend Jan. 18-20
Regular Season: Mar. 30 - May 21; Oct. 2 - Nov. 29
Holidays: Thanksgiving November 26-29
Summer Season: May 22 - Aug. 2
Holidays: Independence Day Weekend July 4-5 (July 4)
Peak Season: Feb. 14 - Mar. 29
Holidays Presidents Day Weekend Feb. 15-17
Easter Week Mar. 16-27
Holiday Season: Dec. 19 - Dec. 31
2009 Rates
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Pop Century Resort (add 12.5% tax) |
2009 Rates Per Night |
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Value Season |
Regular Season |
Summer Season |
Peak Season |
Holiday Season 1 |
Holiday Season 2 |
Standard Rooms |
Weekday |
$82 |
$105 |
$115 |
$125 |
$135 |
$145 |
Weekend |
$82 |
$115 |
$125 |
$135 |
$135 |
$145 |
MLK* |
$92 |
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Thanksgiving*
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$115 |
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Independence Day* |
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$125 |
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Presidents Day* |
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-- |
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$135 |
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Easter* |
-- |
-- |
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$135 |
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Preferred Rooms |
Weekday |
$97 |
$120 |
$130 |
$140 |
$150 |
$160 |
Weekend |
$97 |
$130 |
$140 |
$150 |
$150 |
$160 |
MLK*
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$107 |
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Thanksgiving*
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-- |
$130 |
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Independence Day* |
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$140 |
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Presidents Day* |
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$150 |
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Easter* |
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$150 |
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2009 Seasons for Disney's Value Resorts
Value Season: Jan. 1 - Feb. 12; Aug. 9 - Oct. 1; Nov. 29 - Dec. 17
Holidays: Martin Luther King Weekend Jan. 16-18
Regular Season: April 19 - May 21; Oct. 2 - Nov. 24
Holidays: Thanksgiving November 25-28
Summer Season: May 22 - Aug. 8
Holidays: Independence Day Weekend July July 3-5 (July 4)
Peak Season: Feb. 16 - April 3
Holidays Presidents Day Weekend Feb. 13 - 15
Easter Week April 4 - 18
Holiday Season 1: Dec. 18 - Dec.24
Holiday Season 2: Dec. 25 - 31
Resort Dining:
Everything Pop Food Court
Pizza delivery is also available
Classic Concoctions (quick service lounge)
Petals Pool Bar
Refillable mugs are available for purchase at the food court, for $11.99
Resort Recreation:
Three pools - one located in the 50's area, one located in the 60's area, and the other located in the 80's area
Towels are not available at the pool, guests must bring their own from the room
Lifejackets are available for use
Kiddie pool is available near the 60's area, as well as a playground. There is also a Pop Jet Playground located by the 70's area.
Health club facilities are not available
Resort Shopping:
Located in Classic Hall, adjacent to the Food Court
Resort Transportation:
Disney's bus service is available to and from this resort
Bus stop is located at Classic Hall at the end of lobby - exit the doors near the Everything Pop shopping location
Transportation Times Between Pop Century and Disney Destinations
These times are approximate, provided to give you an idea of average travel times. Please plan on up to a 15 minute wait for Disney transportation.
Magic Kingdom- 24 minutes by bus, 31 minutes by car (with transfers)
Epcot- 20 minutes by bus, 19 minutes by car
Disney-MGM Studios- 18 minutes by bus, 18 minutes by car
Disney’s Animal Kingdom- 22 minutes by bus, 18 minutes by car
Downtown Disney- 20 minutes by bus, 15 minutes by car
Blizzard Beach water park- 19 minutes by bus, 11 minutes by car
Typhoon Lagoon water park- 20 minutes by bus, 13 minute by car
Resort Childcare:
No on-site child care facility. In-room child care is available at all resorts.
From Our MouseForLess Members:
MouseForLess Interesting Facts about the resort:
The resort tax at all of the value resorts except Pop Century is 13%. Pop Century and all moderate and deluxe resorts are located in another county and you'll pay only 12.5% tax.
Unlike the All Star Resorts, this is the only value resort that stands alone and does not share busses with other value resorts. - Amanda D.
MouseForLess Room Request Tips:
Ask to be in the 70's section. Our room was central to alot of areas and close to the playground. - Venus Windmiller
If you have your own car, I say the 50's. It is close to the main building, and the parking lot. If not, than anything by the hippy dippy pool is best. - Amanda D.
MouseForLess Hidden Treasures:
Search out the shortcuts at this resort. Sometimes things seem so far away but then you discover a walkway, etc. that gets you back to the main building in half the amount of time. Don't be afraid to explore! - Venus Windmiller
The showcases in the lobby are just FULL of "memories". It's a lot of fun to look back at how things have changed throughout the years! They are full of games, clothings, photos, cameras, electronic devices and loads of other things. I always get a good laugh! - Carol V.
We had a great time playing twister on the ground. We also had fun playing scavenger hunt for toys making a come back, Cabbage Patch, Strawberry Shortcake, Transformers, etc. This works best in the lobby. - Amanda D.
MouseForLess Tips for Romance:
For seclusion from others, try the farthest building in the back. They are usually quieter there. - Raven Williams
I wouldn't recommend this resort for romantic getaways as it is often noisy and filled to the brim with small children. - Venus Windmiller
MouseForLess Tips for Families:
The food court is a good value for families. It has a variety of choices for any picky eater. - Raven Williams
MouseForLess Tips for Large Travel Groups:
Ask in advance if rooms can be blocked off so that the group will be housed together. A group may sometimes be located in the preferred buildings without the additional charge. A free upgrade is nice. - Raven Williams
MouseForLess Tips for Guests with Special needs:
Make this request for any special need when you book your reservation. Call one-week prior to make sure your request is prominently listed on your form. If you find out when you check in your special need request has not been honored, ask to talk to a supervisor at the front desk. This has happened to me a few times. Once I talk with a supervisor and point out the request was on my original form, they reassign me to a room that meets my needs. - Raven Williams
If you need to rent a fridge for medical reasons, let the front desk know! You will be able to get it free of charge (saving $10 a night). - Renee Walker
MouseForLess Tips for WDW Newbies:
The check out is great, if you don't have any charges to your room there is nothing to do and if you do have charges they will send you an itemized statement of all your charges and you still don't have to go up front unless you don't agree with the charges. It's great!! - Amy McKnight
Put on your sunscreen! The bus stop has no cover and can be hot on a sunny day. - Renee Walker
MouseForLess Tips for Budget Travelers:
The toiletries in the gift shop are overpriced. Double check your personal care items before you leave home. –Green Family
The value resorts are about the cheapest possible on Walt Disney World property. Use codes for discounts on packages and AAA for discounts for room only reservations. - Raven Williams
Both code discounts and AAA discounts on room only reservations can be booked through your The Magic For Less Travel Agent.
MouseForLess Tips for Luxury Travelers:
None of the value resorts include full-service restaurants. But if you have a car and are looking for a nice sit down meal the try a short drive to Coronado Springs Resort to dine at Maya Grill or Animal Kingdom Lodge for dinner at Boma or Jiko.
This resort is close to a moderate resort, but with a value price. Also, the food is outstanding. -Amanda D.
Updated August 03, 2008
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