Disney's Pop Century Resort

3 star hotel

value

Epcot Area

Why we love it

Disney's Pop Century Resort is the perfect combination of incredible value and magical theming, making it a favourite for families and Disney enthusiasts. This vibrant Value Resort immerses you in nostalgia with its larger-than-life icons, from giant toys to retro memorabilia that celebrate the fun of pop culture through the decades. When it's time to unwind, you'll love the fantastic themed pools that offer splashes of fun for everyone, or visit the large food court accommodating all tastes, keeping everyone happy. Thanks to superb complimentary transport options, getting to the parks is a breeze. Hop on a Disney bus or glide through the skies on the Disney Skyliner, a state-of-the-art gondola system whisking you directly to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and EPCOT. 

Hotel facilities and benefits

    • Disney Character Encounters
    • 24 Hour Reception
    • Early Disney Park Entry
    • ATM
    • Babysitting (+fee)
    • Bar
    • Cot (on request)
    • Disney Shop
    • Free Park Shuttle
    • Free Parking
    • Free Wi-Fi
    • Games Room (+fee)
    • Jogging Trail
    • Kids' Swimming Pool
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Luggage Storage
    • Movies Under the Stars
    • Outdoor Swimming Pool
    • Playground
    • Poolside Activities
    • Quick-Service Dining
    • Skyliner Access
    • Swimming Pool
    • Wheelchair Access

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    Overview

    Disney’s Pop Century Resort celebrates the classic pop years of the 20th century in all its colourful glory – from giant jukeboxes to huge yo-yos, the fun and vibrant theming takes a fond look back at the fashions, catchphrases, toys and dances that captivated the world from the 1950s through to the to pop culture classics from the 1990s. You can even browse the Memory Wall in the foyer to find memorabilia from the year you were born.
Each building is a larger-than-life 'time capsule' of pop culture, featuring slogans encouraging you to 'Boogie on Down' or 'Have a Nice Day’, but the most up-to-the-minute amenities will still surround you. Where better to spend time than relaxing in the sun and splashing about in one of the three themed pools, including the Hippy Dippy Pool, Computer Pool and Bowling Pin Pool? And satisfy large appetites at the Everything POP Shopping & Dining food court, featuring individual kitchens cooking up family favourites including sandwiches, pasta, salads, burgers, hot dogs, chicken and pizza as well as healthy options, oven-fired flatbreads and house-made desserts.

     

    • Magic Touches

      One of the best themed hotels, the memorabilia, crazes and catchphrases that defined the 20th Century are everywhere you look - from jukeboxes, bowling pins and 8-track tapes to laptops, mobile phones and VCRs! Giant icons are something to look out for, as well as huge models of Disney characters from the different eras.

    • Dining

      Everything Pop Food court covers all the family favourites including sandwiches, pasta, salads, burgers, hot dogs, chicken and pizza as well as healthy options, oven fired flat breads and house-made deserts. Mums and dads will appreciate a cocktail in one of two bars at the hotel.

    • Room Upgrade

      • Pool View Room
      • Preferred Room (standard room, but closer to all the resort amenities)
      • Preferred Pool View Room
    • Location

      Disney’s Pop Century Resort is located close to ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Hotel guests will have access to the regular bus transport which runs approximately every 10 minutes or can glide across the sky to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood studios on the Disney Skyliner gondola.

    • Parking Charges

      Complimentary self-parking is available at this hotel.

    • Leisure Facilities

      • Hippy Dippy Pool with water jets and smaller kids' pool
      • Celebrate the 1950s at the Bowling Pool, shaped like a giant bowling pin!
      • Computer Pool includes a giant floppy disc and keypad!
      • Children's playground
      • Video and pinball games at the Fast Forward Arcade (additional charges, payable locally)
      • One-mile jogging trail
      • Pop Century Campfire Activities - nightly old-fashioned family fun as you roast marshmallows by a crackling fire
      • Disney Movies Under the Stars
    • Accessibility

      Wheelchair accessible are rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking.
    • Resort Address

      1050 Century Drive

      Lake Buena Vista

      Orlando

      32830

    • Our top tips

      Disney Resort Hotel, use Extra Magic Hours

      If you’re staying at a Disney Resort Hotel, use Extra Magic Hours – these give you the opportunity to escape the crowds and visit the parks outside of regular opening hours at no extra charge.

    Map

    The exact property address will be shared before your departure

    • From April 13 through late April 2026, the kiddie pool deck at Disney’s Pop Century Resort will be closed for routine maintenance. During this time, the Hippy Dippy Pool and all other amenities will remain available. Guests may see or hear maintenance activity in the area during daytime hours.

       

    • From January 24-30, 2027, Disney Skyliner will be closed for refurbishment. A complimentary bus service will be available.

    Dining

    • Everything Pop Food Court

      Everything Pop Food Court

      Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy a selection of grab 'n' go items from 7 different stations. Serving delicious sandwiches, salads, burgers, hot dogs, chicken, pasta and pizza, together with cakes, pies and cookies.

    • Petals Pool Bar

      Petals Pool Bar

      Located by the Hippy Dippy pool, it's time to chill. Here you can enjoy poolside drinks including, house specialities like the Big Island Iced Tea and the tropical taste of the Banana Cabana. Other cocktails, beers and wines are available too.

    • Pizza Delivery Service

      Pizza Delivery Service

      If you want that quick and easy meal, why not choose Pizza? The delivery service brings piping hot pizza straight to your door! 

    Frequently Asked Questions for

    Location

    • What is Pop Century Resort near?

      Disney's Pop Century Resort is located adjacent to Disney's Art of Animation Resort. The nearest Disney Park is Hollywood Studios.

    • How far is Pop Century Resort from Animal Kingdom?

      Guests can take the complimentary Disney bus service to any of the Disney parks. This bus takes, on average, 20 minutes to reach Animal Kingdom park from Pop Century Resort.

    • Can you walk from Pop Century Resort to Art of Animation?

      The Generation Gap walking bridge between Pop Century Resort and Art of Animation Resort that crosses over Hourglass Lake allows guests to walk between the two resorts with ease.

    • How to get to Beaches and Cream from Pop Century Resort?

      The easiest way for guests to get to the Beaches and Cream Soda Shop from Pop Century Resort is to take the Disney bus service to Epcot, enter and walk through the World Showcase. Just passed the UK Pavillion to the right there is a back exit to the park through which it is only a short walk to get to Beaches and Cream.

    • Can you walk from Pop Century to Caribbean Beach?

      It is not possible for guests to walk between Pop Centry Resort and Caribbean Beach Resort. However, both resorts do have stations for the Disney Skyliner and the approximate travel time between them is 6 minutes.

    • How to get from Pop Century to Disney Springs?

      Guests can travel from Pop Century Resort to Disney Springs using the complimentary Disney bus service. The bus schedule can vary throughout the year so it is advised to check this before you travel.

    • How to get from Pop Century to Universal Studios?

      There is no direct bus service between the Disney Resort hotels and Universal Studios. If you have a car it is roughly a 20 minute drive, otherwise the best options are either take an Uber or use Mears transportation services which needs to be booked in advance.

    Facilities & Amenities

    • Does Pop Century Resort have family suites?

      Disney's Pop Century Resort does not have family suites available. The room types available include standard room, standard pool view, preferred room and preferred pool view. All of the rooms at Pop Century Resort can sleep up to 4 people plus one infant in a crib upon request. For family Suites, check out Disney's All Star Music Resort

    • Which are preferred rooms at Pop Century Resort?

      The preferred rooms at Pop Century Resort are located closest to the Classic Building. They can be found in the 60s building as well as the front of the 50s and 70s buildings and can feature both pool views and non-pool views.

    • Are all of the rooms at Pop Century Resort refurbished?

      As of 2018, all of the rooms at Disney's Pop Century Resort have undergone refurbishment.

    • How many rooms are there at Pop Century Resort?

      There are a total of 2,880 rooms at Disney's Pop Century Resort.

    • Does Pop Century have hair dryers?

      Yes, all rooms at Disney's Pop Century Resort are equipped with hair dryers.

    • Can Pop Century guests use the Art of Animation pool?

      Guests staying at the Disney's Pop Century Resort are not permitted to use the pool at the Art of Animation Resort. The Pop Century Resort has three pools of its own however, that are perfect for the entire family; the Hippy Dippy pool, Bowling pool and Computer pool.

    • Do Pop Century Resort rooms have coffee makers?

      All rooms at Disney's Pop Century Resort are supplied with both coffee and a coffee maker.

    • Does Pop Century Resort have elevators?

      Disney's Pop Century Resort is made up of 10 building each with 4 floors. All of these have elevator and stair access.

    • Do Pop Century Resort rooms have microwaves?

      Rooms at Disney's Pop Century Resort do not have microwaves.

    • Do Pop Century Resort rooms have refrigerators?

      Yes, all rooms at Disney's Pop Century Resort have a mini-fridge for guests to use.

    • Does Pop Century have ceiling fans?

      Disney's Pop Century Resort does not currently have ceiling fans in their rooms and they do not rent box fans to guests.

    • What toiletries are included at Pop Century Resort?

      Within the rooms at Pop Century Resort guests will find shampoo, conditioner and body wash.

    • Do Pop Century Resort rooms have bathtubs?

      Since Pop Century Resort has been renovated most of the rooms now include a bathtub as well as a shower. If you would specifically like a bathtub then it is best to request this upon booking.

    • Does Pop Century Resort have pool towels?

      Towels are not provided by the pools at Pop Century Resort. However, guests can bring towels down from their rooms and there are drop-off points at the pools so you won't have to take wet towels back to your room.

    • Do Pop Century Resort rooms have a safe?

      Yes, all of Pop Century Resort's rooms are equipped with a small safe for valuables.

    • What size are the beds at Pop Century Resort?

      The average room at Disney's Pop Century Resort measures 260 square feet and contains either 1 Queen sized bed and 1 Queen-sized pull down bed or 1 King-sized bed.

    General Information

    • How much is the Pop Century Resort?

      You can find up-to-date prices and availability for Disney's Pop Century Resort rooms on this page by selecting your travel dates. 

    • What time is check-out at Pop Century Resort?

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

    • What time do buses stop at Pop Century Resort?

      Bus services between all of the Disney Resort hotels and Disney Theme Parks begins 45 minutes prior to the parks opening and ends an hour after the parks close. The services run, on avergae, every 20 minutes but the timetables can vary.

    • Do you get magic bands at Pop Century Resort?

      For guests staying at Disney Resort hotels from 1st January 2021, complimentary Magicbands will no longer be provided unless you are a Walt Disney World Annual Pass holder. Guests will still have the option to purchase Magicbands at their hotel and within the parks.

    • Can you see fireworks from Pop Century?

      Guests at Disney's Pop Century Resort will be able to see the highest fireworks at Epcot from the higher floors in the 50s and 60s buildings. Guests will also be able to see the Hollywood Studios fireworks from any of the buildings but again the top floors will provide a better view.

    • Do Pop Century and Art of Animation share buses?

      Pop Century Resort and Art of Animation Resort do not share buses and each have their own dedicated bus collection point.

    Parking

    • How much is parking at Pop Century Resort?

      Overnight parking at Disney's Pop Century Resort is available to guests from $15 per night. This fee will be applied to your hotel folio upon checkout and includes all applicable tax.

    Food & Drink

    • Is there a bar at Pop Century Resort?

      Petal's pool bar can be found by the Hippy Dippy pool and serves house specialties like the Banana Cabana as well as cocktails, draft beer, wine and more. Guests must be 21 or over to be served alcoholic beverages.

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