Resort Review: Disney's Pop Century Resort | The Value Resort That Changes the Game
Sep 19, 2026 · 28 min · 11 segments
The random resort picker has spoken again, and this week we're heading to the Value Resort category with Disney's Pop Century Resort! Pop Century may be a Value Resort, but it has one major advantage…
The random resort picker has spoken again, and this week we're heading to the Value Resort category with Disney's Pop Century Resort! Pop Century may be a Value Resort, but it has one major advantage that sets it apart from some of the other Value options at Walt Disney World: the Disney Skyliner. Add in updated rooms, a fun throwback-to-the-decades theme, and easy access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, and suddenly this little Value Resort starts looking like a pretty compelling option. We're unpacking everything you need to know about Pop Century, including the rooms, resort layout, pools, dining, transportation, preferred rooms, and all those larger-than-life reminders of the 1950s through the 1990s. We'll talk about whether paying extra for a Preferred Room actually makes sense, how much the Skyliner changes the experience, and why Pop Century can be such a great fit for guests who plan to spend most of their vacation in the parks. We'll also compare Pop Century to its closest competitors, including the All-Star Resorts and Art of Animation, and talk about who should choose Pop Century, who might want something different, and whether this resort really gives you the best of both worlds: Value pricing with some seriously convenient transportation. Resort Reviews is our weekly bonus series from Wanderlust and Wishes, where we're making our way through the Walt Disney World resorts in completely random order. No rankings determining who goes first and no playing favorites. Just one resort at a time and our take on what you really need to know before you book. Support the show Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanderlustandwishespodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wanderlustandwishespodcast For interest in vacation planning email us at: wanderlustandwishespodcast@gmail.com Or fill out this quote request form: https://forms.gle/ZmN8C2akheQabF7B7
The random resort picker has spoken again, and this week we're heading to the Value Resort category with Disney's Pop Century Resort! Pop Century may be a Value Resort, but it has one major advantage…
