Most Recent Reviews
Review of Pop Century Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by elstarrmom Review Date: 02/24/2014
Rating: (4) Recommended
I stayed at Pop Century twice in the same week so I had 2 check ins and check outs. Even with online Check In, check in took more than 20 minutes. During my 2nd check in my room was not ready, I was given magic bands and told I'd receive a text message with my room number. When I returned to Pop Century at about 1am I was LOST trying to find parking for "the 70's" building #6. I drove the property with my daughter for 15 minutes, then went into lobby for help. With 1 agent working and a tour group just arrived I waited 30 minutes before I finally spoke up and asked if security could show me to my room. No security was available to help. I found the signage on the property to be inadequate -- even the Disney employee had trouble finding my room!
IMHO some of the buildings are very inconvenient if you are using a car rather than Disney buses. The front desk was not staffed for the number of people checking in and out.
The food court has begun using the "time out" features on the soda machines. If you buy a refillable mug you are limited in how often it can be refilled. If you buy a single use cup it may only be refilled 3 times and there is a 5 minute delay in between each fill.
If you stay at Pop Century, understand it is a Value Resort with long lines, lots of tour groups, and crowded food court.
The room was clean and adequate. The noise level is high, I could hear every time a person walked in the room above me, or when the rooms above or next to me flushed a toilet. Once mousekeeping started working at about 7am their was a constant noise of carts and vacuums. For a reasonable prince you get the extra benefits of staying on property, but there are tradeoffs. Seems best suited to people traveling without their own car.
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Parking, Property Signage, lines, food courtReview of Beaches and Cream
Reviewed by Anthony90ny Review Date: 02/23/2014
Rating: (9) Recommended
Kids love sharing the Kitchen Sink. Ice cream is delicious here. Service is also very good. Very small space for sitting but ice cream is worth it.
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—Reviewed by Anthony90ny Review Date: 02/23/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
Beautifully landscaped. Great place to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Buildings by the hospitality house are best.
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Relaxing and PeacefulCons:
—Review of Main Street Bakery Serving Starbucks
Reviewed by All4Disney100 Review Date: 02/21/2014
Rating: (4) Recommended
Always loved the old Main Street Bakery for their fresh, warm and delicious cinnamon rolls along with other bakery items. Not sure why they still call it Main Street Bakery. Sad to see it go by the wayside.
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no more cinnamon rollsReview of Tony's Town Square Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by influentgoddess Review Date: 02/21/2014
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
Worst meal I have ever had at WDW. Went there to renew family memories. Ordered Chicken Parmesan (Thick chicken patty on top of spaghetti smothered in red sauce) very bland. No bread (garlic bread, sticks, or any thing)served with meal, so I requested Bread from our server and was informed that they do not serve bread and I then asked why do they use a basket of bread in their decorating of the room. She never came back to the table except to bring the check and get her 18% gratuity.
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Food ServiceReview of My Disney Experience
Reviewed by Ckerr Review Date: 02/21/2014
Rating: (4) Recommended
I recently just changed my daughter's profile on my Disney Experience friends and family page and even though my daughter is 9 and her birthday is correct, when I put in her birthday updated my reservation details on the my Disney experience page to show her age as 14......since when does 2004 to 2014 equal 14 years? Once you put in someone's birthday you can not change it, you need to sit on hold waiting for tech support to change it. I enjoy that my Disney Experience allows you to link everything for your vacation together in one place, but it would be nice if it was a little easier to update information....especially when the system's calendar is a little confused on it's years. Still super excited for my daughter's first visit to Disney World in April!!!
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difficult to change some informationReview of Yak and Yeti Restaurant
Reviewed by TStrickland01 Review Date: 02/20/2014
Rating: (8) Recommended
The Anandapur duck was very flavorful and moist, the seafood curry was spicy without being hot and none of the shellfish were over cooked, and the Thai wings were tangy and finger licking; and all of this was in the same location.
The décor is very well done. The staff are always very friendly and knowledgeable. This is by far my favorite restaurant in the Animal Kingdom and I can hardly wait until I visit again.
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congestion at hostess deskReview of Be Our Guest -Counter Service Lunch
Reviewed by Hannah1230 Review Date: 02/19/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
We couldn't wait to try this place for lunch. The wait was very long but we wanted to try it. I had the French Onion Soup and my DH tried the Potato Leek Soup. They were both good. We shared the Braised Pork. It was excellent. Next time we will skip the soup and both get the Pork. I would be interested, except for the price difference, to try this place for dinner. The building is beautiful but for a quick service lunch it has a cafeteria atmosphere.
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waitReview of FastPass+ (Retired)
Reviewed by Kmb261 Review Date: 02/19/2014
Rating: (9) Recommended
I think the new fastpass+ system is great. My family of 4 goes to Disneyworld at least once a year. The last few years, we have stayed at YC. I am a big planner and love this new planning tool. Being able to set my fast passes before we leave is priceless. I know I will get on the major attractions before I get to the park.
We were able to get to HS at 10 am and still have a fastpass to Toy Story Mania. Since that ride opened, if you were not there at park opening and ready to do a 40 yard dash you did not get a fastpass. People would be pushing and shoving just for a fastpass in the past. At every park, we got fast passes for good times that we were never able to get before. Some days we did go to the parks at rope drop and were able to enjoy many rides without a wait. Then go to our FP later in the day. I did not have to run and get a fastpass because I already had them all planned.
I changed attractions and times a few times without issues with the MDE app. 3 passes are plenty. Planning our FP around dining reservations was also a added bonus. We were able to have a much more relaxing trip and enjoy the parks. We don't park hop so it is not an issue for us. One morning, we decided to sleep in and I was able to change all our FP at Epcot to later in the day without any problem.
After we checked in at our resort, I got an Email to participate in a BOG lunch FP+ test. We were able to pick the time and order our food from my phone. At our scheduled time, we were able to walk right by the huge line and have lunch. We were done with lunch and taking pictures in less then an hour. Some people in line were waiting almost an hour just to get in. We did not have to replace a ride FP+ to the FP+ at BOG. I think Disney will continue to add perks like this to on property resort guests.
I think everyone just needs to let Disney work their magic and will love the new system. Something new always takes time to adjust. Having my room key, FP+, dining ressies and charge card on a wrist band was also an added bonus. No more having to keep track of everyone's KTTW cards and FP in my pocket. Disney does not charge for FP as some other parks do. I would like it if Disney let me choose more FP for staying on Disney property, but I am also fine with the 3 they currently allow.
My family thought this was the best trip because we never felt rushed. The FP+ system was the biggest reason for this.
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Planned fast passes, less running around at parksCons:
NoneReview of ESPN Club
Reviewed by Hannah1230 Review Date: 02/19/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
We had decided not to go here because of all the reviews. I am so glad we changed our minds. We went here three times in our 10 day stay at the Boardwalk. Twice we shared the Rueben sandwich. It was most excellent. Once my DH ordered the French Dip and I had the PB&J burger, minus the jelly. I have always loved peanutbutter burgers. Not as good as the Rueben but good still the same. Great beer choices. Can't wait to go again in October.
