My Favorite Things

Folks ask me all the time, "What is your favorite thing at Walt Disney World?"  I usually look perplexed, as though I couldn't possibly choose a FAVORITE aspect of Walt Disney World, but in truth, there are so many favorites, that it would take a long afternoon chat (preferably over a Dole Whip float)  to articulate my favorite Walt Disney World list.  

To that end, I present to you: My Favorite Things - Walt Disney World.

Value Resort

I supposed the best way to begin this lengthily list of posts is to start where most Disney travelers start - where should I stay?  There are all types of vacationers out there, and I have found that most, if not all, are trying to maximize every dollar that is spent on said vacation.  The Disney vacationer is no exception.  For those who have chosen to stretch their dollar the farthest, Disney has resort options that offer a standard hotel room, with an added bonus of Disney magic.

While Disney has added the Art of Animation as a "Value Plus" resort option that I absolutely recommend for larger parties needing larger accommodations in their family suites, my favorite traditional Value Resort is Pop Century.  

This resort takes guests on a time warp trip through the decades.  Iconic themes from the 50's through the 90's litter the landscape of each section of the resort.  Guests will revel in the discovery of each of the ten buildings as they spy Big Wheels, bowling pins, Rubik's cubes, and 8 track tapes.  This resort certainly takes guests back in time.  

Three pools are available for guests in the 90's section and 50's section, as well as the most popular "Hippie Dippie" pool located in the 60's section near the main lobby and food court.  It is exactly what you'd expect of a hippie pool, complete with flower showers on the pool deck, and a temporary tattoo station.      

Rooms at Pop Century are decorated in the style of the decade in which they are located.  Each has two double beds or one king sized bed, nightstand, telephone, small table and chairs, armoire, TV, mirror, clock radio, and open closet area.  A beverage cooler is also provided.  The single sink vanity area has a mirror and is separate from the tub and toilet area.      

Pop Century is the newer of the Value resorts, in comparison to the All-Star resorts in this category, and has less wear-and-tear that comes along with well used resorts.  It is for this reason that many guests choose again and again to stay on this property.  Folks who stay at Pop Century fall in love with the ambiance, and come back for the value!  It is a great resort option offering value accommodations at a value price that will help stretch your dollar and make magical memories with your family.