I stayed at Disney's Pop Century for $286 a night, and the budget-friendly resort is only worth it when the prices drop

Megan duBoisMay 29, 2023, 18:57 IST

I took a solo trip to Pop Century at Disney World.Megan duBois

I've stayed at every Disney World resort, and I recently revisited the budget-friendly Pop Century.
The accommodations are basic, but it has everything you need for a short trip to the theme parks.

As a frequent Disney World visitor and a Disney Vacation Club member, I've stayed at every type of hotel on the property — from beautiful "tree house" villas to basic rooms at the All-Star Resorts.

On a recent trip, I booked a room at Disney's Pop Century Resort for $286 a night with my annual-passholder discount.

The price was a bit higher than I expected for a value resort, but I booked it fairly last minute during a busy spring-break week.

Disney's Pop Century is ideal for anyone looking for a fun hotel with all of the basics.

Pop Century is one of the cheaper value resorts at Disney World.Megan duBois

Finding my building was somewhat challenging.

The grounds weren't the easiest to naviagte.Megan duBois

The room was bright and clean, offering everything I needed for one night.

I was happy with my room at Pop Century.Megan duBois

The sleeping situation was well thought out.

There was a queen bed and a Murphy bed.Megan duBois

I loved how bright the bathroom was — it made getting ready in the morning easy.

There were separate areas for the sink and the shower.Megan duBois

After settling in, I went to check out the resort's main lobby.

There are display cases throughout the lobby with Disney memorabilia.Megan duBois

There are some fun nods to the past in the lobby.

There are tickets from Disney World's opening day in the lobby.Megan duBois

There's also a small kids' entertainment zone.

Kids can watch cartoons in the lobby.Megan duBois

The merchandise and food locations are in one big room.

Most of the resort's amenities are located inside the big lobby building.Megan duBois

The food court is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

There are also grab-and-go options at the resort.Megan duBois

The resort has three unique pool areas.

The main Hippy Dippy Pool at Pop Century Resort.Megan duBois

The resort highlights trendy items from the 1950s to the 1990s.

There are larger-than-life Big Wheels, Walkmans, roller skates, and toys.Megan duBois

There are a lot of fun photo spots around the hotel.

I recommend checking out the photo spots early in the day to avoid crowds.Megan duBois

One of the biggest draws to staying here is having access to the Disney Skyliner.

The Skyliner is a gondola-based transportation system at Disney World.Megan duBois

I'd stay at Pop Century again, but only when the rates are lower.

Pop Century is typically a more affordable option at Disney World.Megan duBois

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