Disney's POP Century Resort®
first opened at Walt Disney World® Resort, originally planned
to open in 2001, finally opened on December 13, 2003 (after delays caused by
the tragic events of 9/11 and the following drop in tourism and further
construction delays in 2002. The resort
is themed to celebrate the decades of the 20th Century, and is
filled with all kinds of popular references, icons and imagery of the century
(thus the name POP Century).
The resort is comprised of 5 sections, representing the 1950’s,
‘60’s, ‘70’s, ‘80’s and ‘90’s. Each section is decorated and themed with its’
own oversized icons – such as a giant jukebox and 45 rpm records for the
1950’s; giant “Baloo & Mowgli” figures from Disney’s ‘60’s classic film, The Jungle Book; giant Mickey Mouse Phone, giant Big Wheel and
8-track tapes representing the ‘70’s and so many more. The resort is designed with exterior doors
and staircases (which are also themed with coverings such as giant bowling pins
or Rubick’s Cubes).
Disney’s POP Century Resort® features a total of 2,880 guest rooms, each
accommodating up to 4 guests, plus one child under 3 in a crib. All rooms have
either 2 double beds or 1 king-sized bed.
The resort includes 3 themed pools: the Bowling Pin pool, the Hippy Dippy feature
pool and the Computer pool. It also features
1 quick-service food court : Everything
POP; and lounges, poolside snack bars and in-room pizza delivery service.
Disney’s POP Century Resort®
is a value level resort located in the ESPN
Wide World of Sports® area. Convenient bus transportation will take
guests to all other parts of Walt Disney World® Resort.
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