Why We Choose Pop Century

There are lots of things to think about when choosing where to stay when you go to Disney World.  Is it really better to stay on-site?  Is it really worth the extra money to stay in a moderate or deluxe resort?  The choice of where to stay is a very personal one, and you really just have to decide what's best for your family.  Today I want to tell you why we almost always choose Pop Century.

The first year we went to Disney, we stayed at another value resort.  It was nice, but the bus service was horrid!  We were sharing buses with 2 other resorts, so there were times we waited for an hour or longer for a bus.  I think Disney has since worked to improve this situation, but nevertheless, we decided to try another resort.  The next year, we decided to try Pop Century, and we have stayed there every year since.

Many of you want the perks of staying in a moderate or deluxe resort.  Sure, the pools are nicer, the dining options might be a little better, and you might have a little extra wiggle room.  But for us, we don't spend a whole lot of time in the room, so we can't justify spending the extra money for a moderate or deluxe room.  Again, it's a personal decision.  You have to decide what's best for your family.

Pop Century is great, but for many other reasons than not having to share a bus!  Pop Century has this awesome nostalgic feel.  I love the giant Potato Heads, Big Wheel, Play-Doh, Mickey phone, and oh so much more!  It definitely makes you feel like a kid again!  The giant flower shaped "Hippy Dippy Pool" is so much fun, but the other pools (shaped like a computer, and bowling pin) are great, too.  Everything Pop Shopping and Dining is a great place to chill and cool down after a long day in the parks, as well as  for buying all  your souvenirs.  The rooms are nice and clean.  They aren't huge, but again, we don't spend a whole lot of time in the room, so we don't mind at all.  And I don't know why, but I love the sparkly floors inside the main building!

So, lots of people have asked me about where to stay when you go to Disney World, and I tell them that you have to think about what's best for your family, but we love Pop Century!  It's very affordable, still nicer than a lot of other hotels we've been in before, and lots of fun!  So when you're thinking about where to stay for your Disney World vacation, don't count out those value resorts just yet!  Pop Century is a great one!

Until next time...
Disney Diva

Free Dining Dates

Did you know that as long as you plan to arrive during a free dining period, you get free dining for the duration of your vacation?  If the website says there is free dining Dec. 10-15, I can plan my vacation for the 15-20, and get free dining for the entire vacation because I arrived during the 10-15 free dining period!  So if you're thinking of planning a Disney World vacation, look out for those free dining offers, and remember that as long as you arrive during those dates, you'll receive free dining for the duration of your vacation!  Right now, there are free dining dates available from October 2011-March 2012!  Check them out here.

Until next time...
Disney Diva