Pop or another Value for a 1 night stay?

Cynsayshi · 03-15-2007

I am going to be taking our older son, who's 4, to WDW for the August 31 PPP (!!!

), but we're only going for the one night - fly in on Friday, out on Saturday. DH will be home with our almost 1-year old. This is going to be a quick and (relatively) cheap trip, so we're looking to save wherever we can.

Question: Should we stay at Pop for just the one night? It's the one Value resort we've wanted to go to as a family, but the whole family won't be there. Or should DS and I try another Value resort (and if so, which?) and save Pop for when we're all together?

DS likes to swim, and we will probably take advantage of the pool before we leave on Saturday.

emamasa · 03-16-2007

I would do something like the sports & save pop for the whole family, since you said you wanted to do it as a family sometime. How awesome that you taking him! what a great trip!

smee57 · 03-16-2007

I would save POP for the whole family. DS would probably enjoy ASMovies. Haven't been to that one but it looks fun for littler ones.

Monique · 03-16-2007

I've stayed at the AS Movies and I thought it was okay. It was too much of a hassle with the buses and the like. Having said that, though, you are only there for the one night so you probably won't encounter that problem. If you do stay at an AS he might like the Sports.

My favorite is the POP Century so whichever decision you make you will be just fine.

leslieh · 03-16-2007

Becasue you will be there for such a short time, Pop might be more convenient.

skwak · 03-16-2007

Pop is a good choice but for your son's age, All Star Movies would be my bet. I think he will relate to it better.

NokeyNose · 03-16-2007

Save POP for teh whole family! Why don't you show him each of the other choices and see which he likes? Something might jump out at him and then he will really enjoy it when you actually get there! Sounds like the two of you will have some nice quality time!

iluvwdw · 03-16-2007

If you wanted to do POP as a family, try another value! Like NokeyNose just said, why not have him pick which place he wants to try? (that's why I am staying at POP in August! Leave it to a 5 year old..

)

Soundgod · 03-16-2007

Bucking the trend, I say stay at the Pop. You're not in a car, so the parking lots and difficulty of finding close spaces after dark won't matter to you and Pop doesn't share their buses with anyone else. Pop is also closer to DTD, Typhoon Lagoon and all the parks except AK than the All Stars. So what, you've stayed there before, you'll stay there again.

iluvwdw · 03-16-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soundgod

Bucking the trend, I say stay at the Pop. You're not in a car, so the parking lots and difficulty of finding close spaces after dark won't matter to you and Pop doesn't share their buses with anyone else. Pop is also closer to DTD, Typhoon Lagoon and all the parks except AK than the All Stars. So what, you've stayed there before, you'll stay there again.

True, True.....

Cynsayshi · 03-16-2007

Yeah, I'm kind of leaning that way, although I'd like to try ASMovies as well.

Throwing another twist in the works - it may now be a group trip. DH was talking to our neighbors, and she and the girls may decide to come along. The older girl is into the princesses

, big time, and the younger one prefers the princes (smart girl!)

**Dana** · 03-17-2007

For one night, yes go to pop. Congrats on the quickie trip! I think it's really great that you and DS are taking a trip just you two. It's nice to have one on one time with your children...he's going to LOVE it!

Cynsayshi · 03-17-2007

Oh, you bet! He is so into pirates, too, so it's perfect! We were very disappointed when we realized that our last trip was in between 2 of the parties. One was the night before we arrived, and the next one was the night of the day we left. We didn't have the heart to tell him about what he'd missed, but there were signs of it everywhere.

Cynsayshi · 03-17-2007

I think DS and the neighbor's younger daughter will end up going as pirates, and the older girl already has her princess dress, so it's perfect!

Soundgod · 03-17-2007

If DS is into pirates, he should enjoy the party greatly. There's lots of "be a pirate" areas for the boys as well as the "be a princess" areas for the girls. They did a good job of creating lots of activities. Be prepared to buy some pirate clothing articles so DS can really get into the mood.

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Cynsayshi Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In the middle somewhere Posts: 334	Pop or another Value for a 1 night stay? I am going to be taking our older son, who's 4, to WDW for the August 31 PPP (!!! ), but we're only going for the one night - fly in on Friday, out on Saturday. DH will be home with our almost 1-year old. This is going to be a quick and (relatively) cheap trip, so we're looking to save wherever we can. Question: Should we stay at Pop for just the one night? It's the one Value resort we've wanted to go to as a family, but the whole family won't be there. Or should DS and I try another Value resort (and if so, which?) and save Pop for when we're all together? DS likes to swim, and we will probably take advantage of the pool before we leave on Saturday. __________________ Cyn Can't wait for my next trip! And the trip after that, and the trip after that.... 11/09 POFQ 5/08 Pop 12/07 ASMo 8/07 GF 2/07 SSR 11/05 AKL 9/05 DL off-site 12/04 CSR - first trip to Disneyworld! Another 2-time DL Cast Member My Disney Countdown Counting down to:** Change of plans - anniversary trip with the kids Enjoying our quick getaway!!!

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emamasa Mickey's other girlfriend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 2,752	Re: Pop or another Value for a 1 night stay? I would do something like the sports & save pop for the whole family, since you said you wanted to do it as a family sometime. How awesome that you taking him! what a great trip! __________________ Sarah Avatar -5 pretty princesses!! visit me on myspace..... http://www.myspace.com/sarahc33 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: our next trip to my favorite place (a surprise for the kids and with our good friends) we have arrived at the happiest place on earth!

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smee57 it'S MEE Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,935	Re: Pop or another Value for a 1 night stay? I would save POP for the whole family. DS would probably enjoy ASMovies. Haven't been to that one but it looks fun for littler ones. __________________ "The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be." Anne Frank "Middle age is when you've met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else." Ogden Nash *Is there anyplace happier than Disney World?*

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Monique Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,374	Re: Pop or another Value for a 1 night stay? I've stayed at the AS Movies and I thought it was okay. It was too much of a hassle with the buses and the like. Having said that, though, you are only there for the one night so you probably won't encounter that problem. If you do stay at an AS he might like the Sports. My favorite is the POP Century so whichever decision you make you will be just fine. __________________ 06/79 Contemporary Resort, 06/91 Carribbean Beach, 08/97 Doubletree Guest Suites, 06/03 Coronado Springs, 09/03 All Star Movies, 02/04 POP Century, 07/05 POP Century, 02/06 POP Century, 08/07 POP Century, 03/08 POP Century 11/08 POP Century Birthday Trip June 8-17, 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thank Goodness For Buy 4, Get 3 Free!! Having A Blast At WDW!!!

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skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,492	Re: Pop or another Value for a 1 night stay? Pop is a good choice but for your son's age, All Star Movies would be my bet. I think he will relate to it better. __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

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NokeyNose Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,535	Re: Pop or another Value for a 1 night stay? Save POP for teh whole family! Why don't you show him each of the other choices and see which he likes? Something might jump out at him and then he will really enjoy it when you actually get there! Sounds like the two of you will have some nice quality time! __________________ Shannon 1988~Off Property 1999~Off Property 2000~Dixie Landings 2006~OKW (1st DVC Trip) 2007~BWV 2008~SSR 2009~BWV My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Hoping for a Bay Lake Stay 317 days 0 hours 53 minutes

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,413	Re: Pop or another Value for a 1 night stay? If you wanted to do POP as a family, try another value! Like NokeyNose just said, why not have him pick which place he wants to try? (that's why I am staying at POP in August! Leave it to a 5 year old.. ) __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 79 days 9 hours 23 minutes

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,805	Re: Pop or another Value for a 1 night stay? Bucking the trend, I say stay at the Pop. You're not in a car, so the parking lots and difficulty of finding close spaces after dark won't matter to you and Pop doesn't share their buses with anyone else. Pop is also closer to DTD, Typhoon Lagoon and all the parks except AK than the All Stars. So what, you've stayed there before, you'll stay there again. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 4 days 21 hours 53 minutes

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Cynsayshi Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In the middle somewhere Posts: 334	Re: Pop or another Value for a 1 night stay? Yeah, I'm kind of leaning that way, although I'd like to try ASMovies as well. Throwing another twist in the works - it may now be a group trip. DH was talking to our neighbors, and she and the girls may decide to come along. The older girl is into the princesses , big time, and the younger one prefers the princes (smart girl!) __________________ Cyn Can't wait for my next trip! And the trip after that, and the trip after that.... 11/09 POFQ 5/08 Pop 12/07 ASMo 8/07 GF 2/07 SSR 11/05 AKL 9/05 DL off-site 12/04 CSR - first trip to Disneyworld! Another 2-time DL Cast Member My Disney Countdown Counting down to:** Change of plans - anniversary trip with the kids Enjoying our quick getaway!!!

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Pop or another Value for a 1 night stay? For one night, yes go to pop. Congrats on the quickie trip! I think it's really great that you and DS are taking a trip just you two. It's nice to have one on one time with your children...he's going to LOVE it! __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 269 days 9 hours 53 minutes

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Cynsayshi Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In the middle somewhere Posts: 334	Re: Pop or another Value for a 1 night stay? Oh, you bet! He is so into pirates, too, so it's perfect! We were very disappointed when we realized that our last trip was in between 2 of the parties. One was the night before we arrived, and the next one was the night of the day we left. We didn't have the heart to tell him about what he'd missed, but there were signs of it everywhere. __________________ Cyn Can't wait for my next trip! And the trip after that, and the trip after that.... 11/09 POFQ 5/08 Pop 12/07 ASMo 8/07 GF 2/07 SSR 11/05 AKL 9/05 DL off-site 12/04 CSR - first trip to Disneyworld! Another 2-time DL Cast Member My Disney Countdown Counting down to:** Change of plans - anniversary trip with the kids Enjoying our quick getaway!!!

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Cynsayshi Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: In the middle somewhere Posts: 334	Re: Pop or another Value for a 1 night stay? I think DS and the neighbor's younger daughter will end up going as pirates, and the older girl already has her princess dress, so it's perfect! __________________ Cyn Can't wait for my next trip! And the trip after that, and the trip after that.... 11/09 POFQ 5/08 Pop 12/07 ASMo 8/07 GF 2/07 SSR 11/05 AKL 9/05 DL off-site 12/04 CSR - first trip to Disneyworld! Another 2-time DL Cast Member My Disney Countdown Counting down to:** Change of plans - anniversary trip with the kids Enjoying our quick getaway!!!

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,805	Re: Pop or another Value for a 1 night stay? If DS is into pirates, he should enjoy the party greatly. There's lots of "be a pirate" areas for the boys as well as the "be a princess" areas for the girls. They did a good job of creating lots of activities. Be prepared to buy some pirate clothing articles so DS can really get into the mood. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 4 days 21 hours 53 minutes

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