Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Disney's Pop Century Resort entrance sign
The quick answer

Pop Century is a Value resort that celebrates the pop culture of the 1950s through the 1990s, with giant retro icons everywhere you look. It shares a Skyliner station with Art of Animation, so EPCOT and Hollywood Studios are a quick gondola ride away, making it one of Disney’s best values.

Remember the antenna cell phone and dial-up internet? At Pop Century, you’ll walk past larger-than-life icons from the ’50s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s, some towering more than 60 feet tall.

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Resort type
Value
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Location
On Hourglass Lake, next to Art of Animation
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Getting there
Skyliner and bus
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Best for
Families on a budget
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Dining

Pop Century keeps it fast, family-friendly and easy on the budget.

quick service
Everything POP
A retro food court with four counter-service shops serving sandwiches, salads, pizza, pasta, burgers and baked goods.
Good to know: Buy refillable mugs here
quick service
Grab-N-Go Market
Fresh food to take out when you’re on the run.
Best for: Breakfast on the way to the Skyliner
in-room delivery
Pop Art Pizza Delivery
Pizza, starters, desserts and drinks delivered to your room, shared with Art of Animation.
Best for: A pizza night in
pool bar
Petals Pool Bar
A groovy bar by the Hippy Dippy Pool with cocktails, draft beer, sangria and wine.
Don’t miss: The Tropical Banana Cabana
nearby
Landscape of Flavors
Art of Animation‘s food court is a short walk across the Generation Gap Bridge.
Best for: Mixing up your meals
WYWT Tip
The food courts at Pop Century and Art of Animation are two of the best on Disney property, and you can easily walk between them.
Giant laptop computer icon at Disney's Pop Century Resort
Disney's Pop Century Resort entrance sign
Giant Roger Rabbit statue at Disney's Pop Century Resort
Cheeseburger and fries at Everything POP food court at Disney's Pop Century Resort
Mickey waffles, eggs and bacon breakfast platter at Disney's Pop Century Resort
Pot roast with mashed potatoes at Everything POP at Disney's Pop Century Resort
Hippy Dippy Pool at Disney's Pop Century Resort lit up at night
Arcade at Disney's Pop Century Resort

Pools & Activities

main pool
Hippy Dippy Pool
A flower-shaped pool in the ’60s area, with a kiddie pool and playground nearby.
more pools
Bowling & Computer Pools
A bowling pin–shaped pool in the ’50s area and a computer-shaped pool in the ’90s area.
🌀Giant outdoor Twister for retro game night fun.
🕹️Fast Forward Arcade in Classic Hall.
🎬Movies Under the Stars by the Hippy Dippy Pool.
🛝Playground near the ’60s area.
📸Giant pop culture icons for fun family photos.

Getting Around

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Skyliner
EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
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Bus
Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs and the water parks
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Walkway
To Art of Animation across the Generation Gap Bridge
EPCOT18 min by Skyliner · 20 min by bus
Hollywood Studios12 min by Skyliner · 18 min by bus
Magic Kingdom24 min by bus
Animal Kingdom20 min by bus
Disney Springs20 min by bus
Water parksAbout 19 to 20 min by bus
WYWT Insider Tip
Traveling with a double stroller? Tandem strollers don’t need to be folded for the Skyliner, but side-by-side doubles do.

Good to Know

Laundry
Self-service laundry rooms are located throughout the resort. Machines take credit and debit cards, and you can sign up for a text when your load is done.
Shopping

Everything POP Shopping: Disney souvenirs, Pop Century merchandise, snacks and essentials.

Skyliner hopping
The Skyliner also connects to Caribbean Beach, Riviera, and the EPCOT-area resorts like the BoardWalk, Beach Club and Yacht Club, which makes it easy to resort-hop for dinner.

Is Pop Century Right for You?

Perfect for
✔ Families looking for great value
✔ Trips focused on EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
✔ Kids who love bright, fun theming
✔ Anyone who loves retro pop culture
Maybe skip it if
✘ You need a suite for a large family (look at Art of Animation)
✘ You want to be close to Magic Kingdom
✘ You want table-service dining at your resort
WYWT Tip
Stay in the ’50s section and you may catch a view of the EPCOT fireworks from a fourth-floor balcony.

Pop Century FAQ

Yes. Pop Century shares a Skyliner station with Art of Animation, with gondolas to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios.

Yes. It’s one of Disney’s Value resorts.

Yes. The Generation Gap Bridge connects the two resorts.

Three: the Hippy Dippy, Bowling and Computer pools.

Thinking about Pop Century?

We’ll help you pick the right section and plan your park days around the Skyliner. Still comparing? Read On Site vs. Off Site or Which Disney Resort Is Right for Your Family?

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