All Star Sports vs. Pop Century

lisalovesmickey · 08-08-2005

Any major differences?

Does Sports have its own busses or does it share with other AS resorts?

Thanks a bunch!

Lisa

dizneeluvr · 08-08-2005

All of the All Stars share one bus. Pop Century is the only value resort that has it's own bus come there.

No difference in price per room but if you prefer not to be crammed in the bus and/or standing room only then I would say go for Pop Century. If you have smaller children then go for AS Movies. More in line with the kids under 10 group than Pop Century in my opinion.

FireAngel · 08-08-2005

tinkerbelle24 · 08-08-2005

Which Resort Do U Think Is Better Out Of The 2

FireAngel · 08-08-2005

I think PC, because its more new and the 3 themed pools and the no bus sharing and all the colorful buildings. too exciting

lisalovesmickey · 08-08-2005

I am leaning towards PC too, basically b/c of the bus thing. But my DH might ask about sports. If that is where I have to stay to go on this trip, fine...but he might re think his position if the bus situation is dramatically different.

Thanks everyone...

Lisa

dznygrl · 08-09-2005

The fact that PC is newer & has its own bus system is really appealing to me...

But at the same time, I think the All-Stars appeal to me more in theme. I never thought the bus service was bad when we were at Movies, and so I would have no problem staying at Sports over PC! I think I'm leaning towards staying at Sports next time we go.

Sports is the first to pick up/first to drop off on the busses I think. So that's a big plus!!

KarenWDWCP · 08-09-2005

I would probably pick PC just because it is newer but you will probably be fine either way.

BESUNNYSIDEUP · 08-09-2005

I haven't stayed at AS but we were at Pop a couple of weeks ago and loved it. Their food court is pretty big. They have several pools and kids pool play areas. The colors are great and they have a big disney store. I loved that they had their own bus system. We have stayed at OKW and CBR before and that burned me out on staying somewhere that had to make several stops. When you are hot and tired or when you are ready to get to the park it about drove me crazy to stop so many times before we could get where we were going. Also, we never had to wait more that 5-10 min for a bus. Once during the week we wanted to go to DTD from Epcot and we were told the fastest way was to go to OKW to get a bus to DTD and it took us 30 min once we were dropped off at OKW to get to DTD and it is really close to DTD. We were short on time and about didn't make it back to our room for our bus back to the airport. I think we could have went back to Pop and got there much faster. It still amazes me how long it takes to get anywhere. Plan at least 30 min more than you think it will take. One morning it took us at least an hour + to get to Chef Mickeys (Pop to Epcot to Monorail to another Monorail to the Contemp.). I would have never have thought it would take that long! Anyway, sorry to get off subject. We loved Pop and would stay there again! See if you can get a map of the resort online and go ahead and request the building you want so that maybe you won't have to walk so far from the bus stops and main area. The 60's building is right behind the main area but it cost more per night. We stayed in the 50's building off to the right side. I would request 50's building again! We stayed lagoon side and could see the fireworks (only the highest ones) at Epcot from our room (get the highest room you can for this). Good luck I know you'll have fun there!

jk8 · 08-09-2005

My then 4 yr old loved POP!

mickaholic4077 · 08-09-2005

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Originally Posted by BESUNNYSIDEUP

I haven't stayed at AS but we were at Pop a couple of weeks ago and loved it. Their food court is pretty big. They have several pools and kids pool play areas. The colors are great and they have a big disney store. I loved that they had their own bus system. We have stayed at OKW and CBR before and that burned me out on staying somewhere that had to make several stops. When you are hot and tired or when you are ready to get to the park it about drove me crazy to stop so many times before we could get where we were going. Also, we never had to wait more that 5-10 min for a bus. Once during the week we wanted to go to DTD from Epcot and we were told the fastest way was to go to OKW to get a bus to DTD and it took us 30 min once we were dropped off at OKW to get to DTD and it is really close to DTD. We were short on time and about didn't make it back to our room for our bus back to the airport. I think we could have went back to Pop and got there much faster. It still amazes me how long it takes to get anywhere. Plan at least 30 min more than you think it will take. One morning it took us at least an hour + to get to Chef Mickeys (Pop to Epcot to Monorail to another Monorail to the Contemp.). I would have never have thought it would take that long! Anyway, sorry to get off subject. We loved Pop and would stay there again! See if you can get a map of the resort online and go ahead and request the building you want so that maybe you won't have to walk so far from the bus stops and main area. The 60's building is right behind the main area but it cost more per night. We stayed in the 50's building off to the right side. I would request 50's building again! We stayed lagoon side and could see the fireworks (only the highest ones) at Epcot from our room (get the highest room you can for this). Good luck I know you'll have fun there!

Next time you have an ADR for chef Mickey's and you're staying at PC,don't go PC to Epcot;go PC to mK and get on the resort monorail. The Contemporary is the first stop after the MK.

BESUNNYSIDEUP · 08-09-2005

Live and learn. Thanks for the tip. I was just thinking go to the closest monorail station and going from there. I didn't relize we would have to change monorails and when we were riding all the monorail drivers were switching shifts at each stop. Next time I'll know! Thanks for the tip!

lustergirl · 08-09-2005

We are taking our first Disney vacation the last week of September. My sons are ages 16 and 12 and they love sports. With that in mind and a budget of course we are staying at the All Star Sports Resort. I can't wait and I know they will love it.

Lisa

BESUNNYSIDEUP · 08-09-2005

Yeah, I know you will love it too. It is Disney after all!

mickaholic4077 · 08-10-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by BESUNNYSIDEUP

Live and learn. Thanks for the tip. I was just thinking go to the closest monorail station and going from there. I didn't relize we would have to change monorails and when we were riding all the monorail drivers were switching shifts at each stop. Next time I'll know! Thanks for the tip!

You're welcome!!

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lisalovesmickey Chef Disney Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,766	All Star Sports vs. Pop Century Any major differences? Does Sports have its own busses or does it share with other AS resorts? Thanks a bunch! Lisa __________________ I have a little Mickey in me! :) 1996 - All Star Music Resort 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter 2008 - Wilderness Lodge 2010 - Polynesian!!!!!!!!!! Theres a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day.....just a dream away. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We'll be at Disneyland for the day in 240 days 16 hours 4 minutes

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dizneeluvr Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 221	Re: All Star Sports vs. Pop Century All of the All Stars share one bus. Pop Century is the only value resort that has it's own bus come there. No difference in price per room but if you prefer not to be crammed in the bus and/or standing room only then I would say go for Pop Century. If you have smaller children then go for AS Movies. More in line with the kids under 10 group than Pop Century in my opinion. __________________ OH Timon!!!.....Do you think I'm fat and smelly?

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tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Re: All Star Sports vs. Pop Century Which Resort Do U Think Is Better Out Of The 2 __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party

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FireAngel FAolicious Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere on Earth, I think. Posts: 1,739	Re: All Star Sports vs. Pop Century I think PC, because its more new and the 3 themed pools and the no bus sharing and all the colorful buildings. too exciting __________________ PC October 2004 PC DEC 2006 Surprise trip Aug 07 Offsite Way too many times to count before. DCs Black Sheep

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lisalovesmickey Chef Disney Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,766	Re: All Star Sports vs. Pop Century I am leaning towards PC too, basically b/c of the bus thing. But my DH might ask about sports. If that is where I have to stay to go on this trip, fine...but he might re think his position if the bus situation is dramatically different. Thanks everyone... Lisa __________________ I have a little Mickey in me! :) 1996 - All Star Music Resort 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter 2008 - Wilderness Lodge 2010 - Polynesian!!!!!!!!!! Theres a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day.....just a dream away. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We'll be at Disneyland for the day in 240 days 16 hours 4 minutes

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: All Star Sports vs. Pop Century The fact that PC is newer & has its own bus system is really appealing to me... But at the same time, I think the All-Stars appeal to me more in theme. I never thought the bus service was bad when we were at Movies, and so I would have no problem staying at Sports over PC! I think I'm leaning towards staying at Sports next time we go. Sports is the first to pick up/first to drop off on the busses I think. So that's a big plus!! __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 39 days 12 hours 4 minutes

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KarenWDWCP Mouse Meister Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,412	Re: All Star Sports vs. Pop Century I would probably pick PC just because it is newer but you will probably be fine either way. __________________ Karen WDW College Program Alum Spring 2000 1984 - Contemporary ~ 1991 - Caribbean Beach ~ 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 2000 - Vista Way (College Program) ~ 2001 - AllStar Music ~ 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2007 - Port Orleans Riverside ~ 2008 Beach Club ~2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ 2009 Saratoga Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I'll be setting sail on the S.S. NKOTB in... 170 days 19 hours 4 minutes

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BESUNNYSIDEUP Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: La La Land most of the time! Posts: 186	Re: All Star Sports vs. Pop Century I haven't stayed at AS but we were at Pop a couple of weeks ago and loved it. Their food court is pretty big. They have several pools and kids pool play areas. The colors are great and they have a big disney store. I loved that they had their own bus system. We have stayed at OKW and CBR before and that burned me out on staying somewhere that had to make several stops. When you are hot and tired or when you are ready to get to the park it about drove me crazy to stop so many times before we could get where we were going. Also, we never had to wait more that 5-10 min for a bus. Once during the week we wanted to go to DTD from Epcot and we were told the fastest way was to go to OKW to get a bus to DTD and it took us 30 min once we were dropped off at OKW to get to DTD and it is really close to DTD. We were short on time and about didn't make it back to our room for our bus back to the airport. I think we could have went back to Pop and got there much faster. It still amazes me how long it takes to get anywhere. Plan at least 30 min more than you think it will take. One morning it took us at least an hour + to get to Chef Mickeys (Pop to Epcot to Monorail to another Monorail to the Contemp.). I would have never have thought it would take that long! Anyway, sorry to get off subject. We loved Pop and would stay there again! See if you can get a map of the resort online and go ahead and request the building you want so that maybe you won't have to walk so far from the bus stops and main area. The 60's building is right behind the main area but it cost more per night. We stayed in the 50's building off to the right side. I would request 50's building again! We stayed lagoon side and could see the fireworks (only the highest ones) at Epcot from our room (get the highest room you can for this). Good luck I know you'll have fun there! __________________ 7/05 Pop Century 7/00 Old Key West Resort 8/95 CBR and so on.... Last edited by BESUNNYSIDEUP; 08-09-2005 at 09:25 AM.

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jk8 Disney Cruise Alumni Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: IN - the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room Posts: 2,546	Re: All Star Sports vs. Pop Century My then 4 yr old loved POP! __________________ Julie 2008 OKW - first DVC stay! 2008 WL and Disney Magic Western! 2007 POFQ 2006 Pop Century 2006 CR & 7 day Disney Magic Eastern!!! 2004 POP Century 2004 offsite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 2010 Disney Magic Cruise 129 days 18 hours 0 minutes

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BESUNNYSIDEUP Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: La La Land most of the time! Posts: 186	Re: All Star Sports vs. Pop Century Live and learn. Thanks for the tip. I was just thinking go to the closest monorail station and going from there. I didn't relize we would have to change monorails and when we were riding all the monorail drivers were switching shifts at each stop. Next time I'll know! Thanks for the tip! __________________ 7/05 Pop Century 7/00 Old Key West Resort 8/95 CBR and so on....

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lustergirl Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Buffalo, New York Posts: 191	Re: All Star Sports vs. Pop Century We are taking our first Disney vacation the last week of September. My sons are ages 16 and 12 and they love sports. With that in mind and a budget of course we are staying at the All Star Sports Resort. I can't wait and I know they will love it. Lisa

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BESUNNYSIDEUP Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: La La Land most of the time! Posts: 186	Re: All Star Sports vs. Pop Century Yeah, I know you will love it too. It is Disney after all! __________________ 7/05 Pop Century 7/00 Old Key West Resort 8/95 CBR and so on....

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