Disney World’s unique — and free — transportation system can provide extra value to some hotels that would otherwise be overlooked.

Disney’s Pop Century Resort is one of Disney World’s most popular value hotels — and for good reason. Its unique theme that immerses you in pop culture over the decades, and more cost-effective pricing make it a top choice for tons of Disney World guests. However, its best-selling point might be a Deluxe-level perk that is totally unmatched by most other value hotels!
At its surface, Pop Century doesn’t offer much for foodies looking for incredible eats featured at their hotel. This Value Resort’s available restaurants don’t differentiate from similar hotels. You’ve got your food court — Everything POP Shopping and Dining — and a pool bar — Petals. And yet, the Disney Skyliner (a gondola cable car system) access changes everything.

Pop Century and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort share a Skyliner station that connects these hotels to other hotels, as well as EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. So, if — in short — you hardly have to limit yourself to Everything POP.
Everything POP Shopping and Dining Restaurant
Services: Quick Service
Regardless of your home hotel, you can always hop on the Skyliner and visit some real restaurants!

Thanks to the Skyliner, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and its Latin and Caribbean-inspired Sebastian’s Bistro are easy to reach!

We love the value here, and the family-style eats here are mouth-watering!
Sebastian's Bistro Restaurant
Services: Table Service
You can even take the Skyliner to Disney’s Riviera Resort and visit a spot like Bar RIVA.

This open-air pool bar serves up some great frozen cocktails, Provence rosé, refreshing spritzers, and other adult beverages, as well as chef-crafted sandwiches and fresh salads.
Bar Riva Restaurant
Services: Take Out or Walk-up Window
However, the main draw here is Topolino’s Terrace — a fantastic rooftop restaurant that offers a highly in-demand character breakfast and phenomenal French and Italian dinner in the evenings.

It also offers stunning views of EPCOT’s nightly fireworks, giving you the opportunity for dinner and a show.
Topolino's Terrace -- Flavors of the Riviera Restaurant
Services: Table Service
Unlike other value hotels — like the All-Star Resorts — dining doesn’t have to be limited when staying at Pop Century. Feel free to hop on the Skyliner and expand your culinary options!

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