Disney Pop Century Resort

The second half of the 20th century pop culture is represented in the functional part of Disney Pop Century Resort - the Classical Years, from the 50s to the 90s.

Disney Pop Century Resort celebrates the pop culture of the 20th century. Phase I, the Classic Years, opened in December 2003. The resort is yet to be completed with the buildings from Phase II - the Legendary Years 1900s-1940s - which are presently under construction. At the resort's completion there will be 20 buildings and around 5,800 rooms.

Resort

Value resort

Theme and atmosphere

The existing, functional part of the resort is constituted by the Classic Years buildings. The theming focusses on the classic years - the 50s through the 90s, each building being conceived like a "time capsule" with specific details of living, working, playing.

The five buildings representing the five decades (1950s - 1990s) are Disney themed also (except for the 90s building that has no Disney characters representation):

  • 50s - Lady and the Tramp, Giant Jukeboxes
  • 60s - Mowgli and Baloo from the Jungle Book, Play-Doh and Skateboards
  • 70s - Mickey Mouse phone, Big Wheel
  • 80s - Walkman, Roger Rabbit and Rubik's Cube
  • 90s - Computers, Cell Phones

Location

Disney Pop Century Resort is located in Osceola Parkway and Victory Way, north-west, near Disney MGM.

Address:

1050 Century Drive
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830-1000

Phone:(407) 938-4000

Fax: (407) 938-4040

Nearby attractions:

  • EPCOT, MGM, Disneys Animal Kingdom
  • Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf Course
  • Downtown Disney
  • Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

Hotel

  • Check in: 3 PM
  • Check out: 11 AM

    • Rating

    • Two stars and a half(Five Max.), according to Expedia Rating System
    • No ratings available from AAA Rating System or Mobil Travel Guide Star Rating System.

    Hotel amenities

    Children:
    • Playground available
    • Babysitting and child services
    Disabled persons:
    • Rooms and facilities for guests with disabilities
    Pool:
    • Three outdoor, heated pools (Bowling Pin Pool, Hippy Dippy Pool, Computer Pool)
    • Children's pool available
    Gym/Spa:
    • Health club.
    Outdoor activities:
    • Sports, swimming, access to five Disney Championship Golf Courses and Disney miniature golf courses etc.
    Concierge service/Bell service/Security guard:
    • Not available
    Laundry service/Dry cleaning:
    • Laundry service available
    Transportation:
    • By bus free within Disney complex.
    • Fee for transportation to non-Disney parks.
    Parking:
    • Free self-parking.
    • Valet parking upon a fee
    Pets:
    • Kennel, $9 a night
    Business services:
    • Not available.
    Equipment rental:
    • Not available.
    Medical assistance:
    • Not available on-site.
    Other services:
    • Internet access -- fee

    Rooms

    2,880 rooms of which most rooms have two double-sized beds. There are also some rooms with king-sized beds.

    There are non-smoking rooms and the so-called "preferred" rooms -- due to their location, close to the pool, the main building and the food court.

    Room categories:

    • Standard Rooms
      • 260 square feet
      • Maximum occupancy: 4 people

    Standard room amenities:

    • Two double size beds/ one king size bed
    • Table and chairs
    • Air conditioning
    • Telephone
    • Voice mail, data port
    • Housekeeping
    • Room service -- limited
    • In-room safe
    • Television
    • Clock radio
    • Wake-up calls

    Other available room amenities:

    • Refrigerator -- on a fee
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Hair dryer
    • Extra pillows, blankets and towels
    • Bed rails
    • Cribs

    Informative price list:

    • Standard Rooms: $77 - $119
    • Preferred Rooms: $89 - $131

    Dining

    Everything Pop Shopping and Dining -- Food court in Classic Hall

    • Hours: breakfast, lunch, dinner
    • Sandwiches, salads, chicken, hamburgers etc

    Classic Concoctions -- lounge located in the Everything Pop Shopping and Dining Food Court

    • Coffee, drinks, snacks etc

    Petals Pool Bar

    • Snacks, frozen specialties and refreshments.

    Pizza delivery in the room

    • Available

    Strong points. Weak points.

    Pluses

    • Atmosphere: brightly colored greately themed for kids.
    • Price: affordable
    • Pools: nicely themed

    Minuses

    • Small rooms: the smallest rooms on the property.
    • Transportation: a single bus stop for such a big resort. Boat transportation not available.
    • Dining: no sit-down restaurant.
    • Recreational activities: not so many to chose from.
    • Large resort: long check-in times at peak periods.
    • One sink: bathrooms have only one sink.