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Disney’s Pop Century Resort at Walt Disney World (Hotel Tour)

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Located on-site at the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort is one of Disney’s “Value” category resort hotels, providing an array of amenities at a fairly affordable price.  The resort originally opened in December 2003 and features 2,880 rooms.

The resort is grouped into five individual sections and themed with “Pop Culture” from different decades which include: 1950’s, 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s and the 1990’s. 

Disney’s Pop Century Resort is located near the southeastern  part of Walt Disney World directly across Hourglass Lake from Disney’s Art of Animation Resort.  It is a short distance to all four Walt Disney World theme parks, the water parks and Disney Springs.  The Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando are both less than 30 minutes away.

Hotel amenities at this hotel are adequate for a property of this price point (“Value” Resort) and include a three resort style pools, organized recreational activities / entertainment, a children’s playground area and the Fast Forward Arcade.

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Frequently Asked Questions – Disney’s Pop Century Resort

What are the hotel rates at Disney’s Pop Century Resort?

Since the Pop Century Resort is one of Disney’s “Value Resorts”, prices are fairly affordable and typically range from less than $200 per night to more than $300.00 per night depending on the time of year and the room type.  See our price chart below for rates during specific nights.

Does Disney’s Pop Century Resort provide transportation to the Walt Disney World theme parks?

Disney’s Pop Century Resort offers complimentary bus transportation throughout Walt Disney World including the theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs and the Resort hotels.  There is also a Disney Skyliner station adjacent to the resort which provides access to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Is there free transportation from the Orlando International Airport to Disney’s Pop Century Resort?

Complimentary transportation from Disney’s Magical Express is no longer offered.  However, Mears Connect shuttle service provides transportation from the Walt Disney World Resort to the Orlando International Airport at a cost of around $30.00 per person.

Is there a Resort Fee or Parking Charge at Disney’s Pop Century Resort?

There are no resort fees or self parking charges at Disney’s Pop Century Resort.

How many pools are there at Disney’s Pop Century Resort?

There are three pools at Disney’s Pop Century Resort – the main Hippy Dippy Pool is located behind the Classic lobby building, the Bowling Pool by the 1950’s buildings and the Computer Pool by the 1980’s & 1990’s buildings.

What are the food & beverage options at the Disney’s Pop Century Resort?

Disney’s Pop Century Resort features the Everything POP Shopping & Dining food court and the Petals Pool Bar.  Both venues are quick-service dining restaurants.   

What is the check-in and check-out time at Disney’s Pop Century Resort?

The check in-time at the Disney’s Pop Century Resort is 3:00 pm and check out time is at 11:00 am.

What is the pet policy at the Disney’s Pop Century Resort?

With the exception of service animals, pets are not allowed at Disney’s Pop Century Resort.  However, Disney’s has an ongoing pilot program that allows pets at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney Port Orleans Resort – Riverside, Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and The Cabins at Fort Wilderness Resort.  

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About Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Disney’s Pop Century Resort originally opened in December 2003 and was fully renovated in 2017 / 2018 . The 2,880 resort originally underwent a number of delays and changes to it’s initial design & plans but today it is one of the most popular resorts at Walt Disney World.

There are five distinct sections at the Pop Century Resort, themed after pop culture in each individual decade.  These five sections include:

  • 1950’s
  • 1960’s
  • 1970’s
  • 1980’s
  • 1990’s

In addition to the themed buildings, there is a large lobby building called Classic Hall which features the gift shop, food court and check-in areas.  Transportation services pick up and drop off just outside of Cinema Hall.

This resort hotel is located on-site within the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida near the southern end of the property along West Buena Vista Drive.  Access to the area is provided by the Osceola Parkway which connects to Interstate 4 just a few miles to the east.

Disney’s Pop Century Resort

1901 W. Buena Vista Drive

Kissimmee, Florida  34747

407.939.7000

It will take about 30 minutes to get to Disney’s Pop Century Resort from the Orlando International Airport.  Guests can either take SR-528 (Beach Line Expressway) to Interstate 4, west to Osceola Parkway or SR-417 west to the Osceola Parkway.  Both routes are similar in mileage and fairly easy to navigate for out-of-area travelers.

From Disney’s Pop Century Resort, the time / distance to the visitor toll plazas at the Disney theme parks are as follows (per Google Maps):

The time / distance to other popular Orlando area attractions is as follows: