Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort vs Disney's Pop Century Resort

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

A moderate resort spread around Barefoot Bay with island villages, Skyliner access, and easy connections to Epcot and Hollywood Studios.

Disney's Pop Century Resort

A large value resort celebrating late-20th-century pop culture, with Skyliner access shared across Hourglass Lake from Art of Animation.

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

Disney's Pop Century Resort

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

• Skyliner

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Bus

  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's Pop Century Resort

• Skyliner

  EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Bus

  Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

• Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
• Moderate price tier with colorful Caribbean theming
• Large resort with a central Old Port Royale hub
• Close to Art of Animation and Pop Century via Skyliner
• Refurbished rooms are a significant improvement

Disney's Pop Century Resort

• Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
• Best-value resort among the Value tier with superior amenities
• Refurbished rooms with fold-down table bed and modern design
• Does not share bus service, one of the best bus experiences at Value tier
• Fun decades-themed theming from the 50s through the 90s

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

• Very spread-out layout makes walking distances from rooms very long
• Dining options are limited and not highly regarded by guests
• Bus-only access to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom
• Lost much of its lush tropical vibe after recent reimagining
• Some room buildings are far from the main hub and bus stops

Disney's Pop Century Resort

• Standard rooms are small at 260 square feet
• No family suites, only standard double-queen or single-king rooms
• Skyliner can have long waits during peak park opening and closing times
• Theming can feel less immersive than Art of Animation next door
• No table service restaurant on property

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

• Banana Cabana

  Table Service

  American

  dinner

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• Centertown Market

  Quick Service

  Latin, American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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• Centertown Market Grab & Go

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

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• Sebastian's Bistro

  Table Service

  Latin

  dinner

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• Spyglass Grill

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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Disney's Pop Century Resort

• Everything POP Shopping & Dining

  Quick Service

  American

  breakfast · lunch · dinner

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• Petals Pool Bar

  Quick Service

  American

  snack

  View menu

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

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Disney's Pop Century Resort

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Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

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