Sports or Pop

disneyholic1969 · 02-01-2008

Ok here is background My family is going and we have 3 boys 13,11, and 10 who love sports, ALL sports. That said we are leaning towards sports but I havent heard great things about it and I have about Pop so which would you choose?

Soundgod · 02-01-2008

I honestly don't see much difference between any of the values other than Pop doesn't share it's bus and the resort is just bigger.

zefyr · 02-01-2008

I stayed at Pop last August and liked it. I didn't think it was that big. I was in the 90s building. It had it's own pool. I walked across a parking lot to get to the buses and main building and it wasn't that bad to the main pool either. Also being the only bus stop was a great plus. You knew once you got on the bus you were headed directly (except DTD) to wherever you wanted to go. Everything Pop was great and even at the busiest meal times I always managed to find a place to sit. Oh and I loved watching all the CM do the hustle.

**cinderbella** · 02-01-2008

I guess it depends really. I have never stayed at ASsports but I have stayed at ASMovies--and they are really the same thing. If your kids love Sports I'd stay there. I prefer POP to the All Stars now just because they don't share buses and they don't allow large sports and cheerleading groups to stay there either. However, they are all pretty much the same and it really depends on what type of themeing you prefer. I've had good and bad trips to the All Stars and at POP, so it's a toss up.

dznygrl · 02-01-2008

I can't compare Pop to the All-Stars, but for the most part you are looking at the exact same time of amenities and it really comes down to the theming that's going to fit you best.

I would say go for Sports...if you know that your boys would love that theme, I think it's going to appeal to them a lot more than Pop. (The theming of Pop can go a little over kids' heads sometimes.)

I know a lot of people prefer Pop over the All-Stars these days, but I stayed at Movies right around the time when people started complaining about the All-Stars "going downhill" and had ZERO problems, it was a wonderful place to stay!

I'm sure Sports will be great too!

chuck6126 · 02-01-2008

All stars are great for the price. No problems when I went except for crowds, and they are everywhere!

disneyholic1969 · 02-01-2008

Thanks soo much! Decisions Decisions~

! Well I dont mind these decisions at all.
Michelle

dznygrl · 02-01-2008

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Originally Posted by disneyholic1969

Thanks soo much! Decisions Decisions~

! Well I dont mind these decisions at all.
Michelle

Aren't these the fun decisions to make?

I know I sometimes let myself get stressed out over them, but then I realize I should be having fun!

Caseys Corner · 02-01-2008

We say pop.

Daisee · 02-01-2008

I prefer POP as a parent, but I think my kids like All Stars better because of the theme.

disneyholic1969 · 02-01-2008

diznygrl-you got it! These are the fun decisions!

daisee- I think that is how i will feel, I would prefer Pop, but I am sure my kids will like sports. Oh the sacrifices we make for our children

Thanks again guys!

mickeysgirlz · 02-01-2008

What I do when trying to decide, is have the girls view the website .. . they have "take a virtual tour" on the site, that allow you to look at the lobby, a room, the pools etc . . . let the kids decide!! It's more fun when the whole family plans the vacation!

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sue299 · 02-01-2008

I agree they are about the same. Stayed at AS Sports in 1996, it was very nice. Stayed at POP last November, it was very nice too.

POP is newer. But if you're like we were, you are NOT at the resort long enough for it to make a difference.

dznygrl · 02-01-2008

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Originally Posted by mickeysgirlz

What I do when trying to decide, is have the girls view the website .. . they have "take a virtual tour" on the site, that allow you to look at the lobby, a room, the pools etc . . . let the kids decide!! It's more fun when the whole family plans the vacation!

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This is a great idea too! That's what I did with DH...showing pictures sure makes a big difference, and it helps get your family excited about the resort you pick!

timkelmom · 02-01-2008

I have stayed at both, recently. I would pick POP over Sports for the bus factor alone. We have not had positive experience with the All Stars buses. All 3 resorts share the same buses. They are crowded! You have to wait for several buses sometimes and at the end of a long day, that is the last thing you want to do.

I agree with the on-line tour and checking out as many pics as you can. They resorts are themed very similarly, and the rooms are too, so not too much different there.

I have pics of both in my past TR's if you are interested, if not there are many resources online.

Good luck with your decision.

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disneyholic1969 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 60	Sports or Pop Ok here is background My family is going and we have 3 boys 13,11, and 10 who love sports, ALL sports. That said we are leaning towards sports but I havent heard great things about it and I have about Pop so which would you choose? __________________ Proud member of Disney Overplanner AnonyMOUSE

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,787	Re: Sports or Pop I honestly don't see much difference between any of the values other than Pop doesn't share it's bus and the resort is just bigger. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: WDW? Nope. Home

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zefyr Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,005	Re: Sports or Pop I stayed at Pop last August and liked it. I didn't think it was that big. I was in the 90s building. It had it's own pool. I walked across a parking lot to get to the buses and main building and it wasn't that bad to the main pool either. Also being the only bus stop was a great plus. You knew once you got on the bus you were headed directly (except DTD) to wherever you wanted to go. Everything Pop was great and even at the busiest meal times I always managed to find a place to sit. Oh and I loved watching all the CM do the hustle. __________________ Pre 1993: Offsite (lost count of how many times)~ 1993: GF ~2004: Poly~ New Years 2004-2005: Disney Dolphin~ 2006 GF~ 2007: Pop~ 2008: BEACH CLUB CONCIERGE (A dream!) and SSR~ 2009: SSR and AKV...'yay me!' My Disney Countdown Counting down to: August vacation in AK Jambo House Villas Onward to the next trip...

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: Sports or Pop I guess it depends really. I have never stayed at ASsports but I have stayed at ASMovies--and they are really the same thing. If your kids love Sports I'd stay there. I prefer POP to the All Stars now just because they don't share buses and they don't allow large sports and cheerleading groups to stay there either. However, they are all pretty much the same and it really depends on what type of themeing you prefer. I've had good and bad trips to the All Stars and at POP, so it's a toss up. __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,334	Re: Sports or Pop I can't compare Pop to the All-Stars, but for the most part you are looking at the exact same time of amenities and it really comes down to the theming that's going to fit you best. I would say go for Sports...if you know that your boys would love that theme, I think it's going to appeal to them a lot more than Pop. (The theming of Pop can go a little over kids' heads sometimes.) I know a lot of people prefer Pop over the All-Stars these days, but I stayed at Movies right around the time when people started complaining about the All-Stars "going downhill" and had ZERO problems, it was a wonderful place to stay! I'm sure Sports will be great too! __________________ 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! 42 days 14 hours 24 minutes

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chuck6126 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama! Posts: 156	Re: Sports or Pop All stars are great for the price. No problems when I went except for crowds, and they are everywhere!

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disneyholic1969 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 60	Re: Sports or Pop Thanks soo much! Decisions Decisions~ ! Well I dont mind these decisions at all. Michelle __________________ Proud member of Disney Overplanner AnonyMOUSE

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Caseys Corner Disney or Bust! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 1,568	Re: Sports or Pop We say pop. __________________ 1996 Dixie Landing 1999 All-Star Movies 2003 Port Orleans Riverside 2004 Pop Century 2005 Caribbean Beach 2006 Animal Kingdom 2006 Pop Century christmas in Disney 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter 2008 Port Orleans French Quarter 2009 All star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going home to the Mick! Trip 2009 is just a memory!

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Daisee taking a break Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,801	Re: Sports or Pop I prefer POP as a parent, but I think my kids like All Stars better because of the theme.

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disneyholic1969 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 60	Re: Sports or Pop diznygrl-you got it! These are the fun decisions! daisee- I think that is how i will feel, I would prefer Pop, but I am sure my kids will like sports. Oh the sacrifices we make for our children Thanks again guys! __________________ Proud member of Disney Overplanner AnonyMOUSE

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mickeysgirlz Substitute Birthday Fairy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours from the Magic! Posts: 6,282	Re: Sports or Pop What I do when trying to decide, is have the girls view the website .. . they have "take a virtual tour" on the site, that allow you to look at the lobby, a room, the pools etc . . . let the kids decide!! It's more fun when the whole family plans the vacation! Walt Disney World Resort - Detecting Browser Properties . . . __________________ -JEN 31 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! Dec 17-20 AKL (FIRST TIME @ AKL ) Christmas trip! Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa, ddoll, vlogilvie and Rowdy! I tweet! Facebook Linkedin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another CHRISTMAS TRIP! Shhhh surprise for the DDs! 25 days 10 hours 24 minutes

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sue299 Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rural Valley, PA Posts: 1,297	Re: Sports or Pop I agree they are about the same. Stayed at AS Sports in 1996, it was very nice. Stayed at POP last November, it was very nice too. POP is newer. But if you're like we were, you are NOT at the resort long enough for it to make a difference. __________________ POFQ Nov 13-19, 2009 FREE DINING MVMCP wonderful trip POP Sept 19-27, 2008 Great trip - Free Dining -MNSSHP POP Nov 2007- It was WONDERFUL -MVMCP Nov 1996 AS Sports

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timkelmom MB's Happy Camper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I am an Rver, home is where you park it. Posts: 3,707	Re: Sports or Pop I have stayed at both, recently. I would pick POP over Sports for the bus factor alone. We have not had positive experience with the All Stars buses. All 3 resorts share the same buses. They are crowded! You have to wait for several buses sometimes and at the end of a long day, that is the last thing you want to do. I agree with the on-line tour and checking out as many pics as you can. They resorts are themed very similarly, and the rooms are too, so not too much different there. I have pics of both in my past TR's if you are interested, if not there are many resources online. Good luck with your decision. __________________ There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, Tomorrow is just a dream away. A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes Keep Moving Forward! Catch up on our travels @ www.timkelmom.blogspot.com MouseBuzzers I Have Met Chastmaster Quakercub DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Bransworld WEDINDISNEY DZNYCROPPER My Disney Countdown Counting down to: NEW MOON!! LOVE IT!!

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