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century. Look for such oddities as building-size Big Wheels, hula hoops, and the like,
punctuated by silhouettes of people dancing the decade's fad dance.
The public areas at Pop Century are marginally more sophisticated than the ones
at the All-Star Resorts, with 20th-century period furniture and decor rolled up in a
saccharine, those-were-the-days theme. A food court, bar, playground, pools, and so
on emulate the All-Star Resorts model in size and location. A Pop Century depar-
ture from the All-Star precedent has merchandise retailers thrown in with the fast-
food concessions in a combination dining and shopping area. This apparently is what
happens when a giant corporation tries to combine selling pizza with hawking Goofy
hats. (You just know the word
synergy
was used like cheap cologne in those design
meetings.) The resort is connected to the rest of Walt Disney World by bus, but be-
cause of the limited dining options, we recommend having a car.
If you're considering one of the Disney Value resorts, this reader from Dublin,
Georgia, thinks Pop Century beats the All-Star Resorts hands-down.
I can't believe you don't like Pop Century. (1) It's far superior to the All-
Star Resorts. (2) There's a lake at a Value resort and a view of fireworks. (3)
The courtyards have Twister games and neat pools for little children. (4) The
memorabilia is interesting to us of a certain age. (5) I love the gift shop, food
court, and bar combo. The [dinner entrees are among] the best bargains and
the best food anywhere. (6) Bus transportation is better than anywhere else,
including Grand Floridian! (7) The layout is more convenient to the food
court. (8) I never hear construction noise, and the noise from neighbors is
not worse than anywhere else. (9) Where else do the cast members do the
shag to oldies?
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
STRENGTHS
• Exceptional theming
• Family Suites are well designed
• Best pool of the Value resorts
• Food court
• In-room pizza delivery
