Be-Booping the 1950’s at Pop Century Resort

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All this talk about the All-Star Resorts, got me to thinking of another Walt Disney World Value resort called the Pop Century Resort. The theme for Pop Century are the Classic years of the last five decades of the 20th Century. Back in 2006, I stayed in the 1950’s Buildings which featured larger than life … Continue reading "Be-Booping the 1950’s at Pop Century Resort"
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Monstrous Memorial Day Weekend Part II

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Thanks for coming back for the 2nd half of my didn’t-go-as-planned getaway. If you missed last week’s entry, you can read it here. Upon waking up on Saturday morning at Ramada Gateway, I realized I was covered in sweat from my head to my cute wide feet. The flashbacks started to my Walt Disney World … Continue reading "Monstrous Memorial Day Weekend Part II"
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Monstrous Memorial Day Weekend

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How was your trip?, my co-workers asked me repeatedly on Tuesday. My responses varied from “Eh” to “Not so good” to “I’ll write up my trip report blog and hand out copies. It’s a long story.” Before I jump into the actual trip, let me back up by telling you what they already know. I … Continue reading "Monstrous Memorial Day Weekend"
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Newbie and the Geek Take Disney Resorts and Celebration

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Get ready because this was a long day filled with adventure, danger, and wild creatures in the night. Our story begins on a cool January morning at All-Star Movies at Walt Disney World. It was the place we collapsed each night after running amok through the parks. Having only visited the food court, gift shop, … Continue reading "Newbie and the Geek Take Disney Resorts and Celebration"
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Where in the World #239

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To all who come to this photo trivia game, Welcome! Along the way, the photos can make us relive memories and see details Walt’s Imagineers put into everything we love in Walt Disney World! Melinda Lenz, I love it! Courage! Conviction! YEAH! (Jason was close, but wrong, but hey, Walt Disney was SO wrong about … Continue reading "Where in the World #239"
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Disney Friends at Contemporary, and Pop Century Hidden Mickeys

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I was honored to meet up with two families from Texas one evening for dinner at the California Grill, Contemporary Resort. In the photo from left to right are Kathryn, Jason, Chris, Sarah, Wellborn, Whitney, Conally, Debra, and Kirby. Wellborn belongs to Kathryn and Jason and the other young folks are with Debra and Kirby. … Continue reading "Disney Friends at Contemporary, and Pop Century Hidden Mickeys"
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Disney Shares Details On New Hotel Jobs For Central Floridians

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 16, 2010 – Plans for Disney’s Art of Animation Resort mean new construction jobs for Central Floridians now and new permanent resort hotel jobs when the property opens in 2012. Already in the land clearing stage, the project is expected to create up to 800 construction jobs. Once open by … Continue reading "Disney Shares Details On New Hotel Jobs For Central Floridians"
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Mickey Bubblè

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If you will all now take out your Hidden Mickeys: A Field Guide to Walt Disney World’s Best Kept Secrets book (3rd Edition) by Steven M. Barrett and turn to page 146, we shall begin. As it is written, ye shall locate in Pop Century, a fish bowl in the check-in area and here thoust … Continue reading "Mickey Bubblè"
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Pop Century Resort — The Classic Years

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I like the Grand Floridian Resort. I have stayed here several times and have enjoyed the luxurious surroundings of Disney’s flagship resort. It’s wonderful to be pampered at this deluxe facility. Staying here makes me feel special. But I also like the Pop Century Resort. It also makes me feel special, but in an entirely … Continue reading "Pop Century Resort — The Classic Years"
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