Disney's Pop Century Resort vs Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
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Photo: Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
At a Glance
| Pop Century | Port Orleans Resort - Riverside | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Value | Moderate |
| Area | ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area | Disney Springs Resort Area |
| Transportation | Skyliner, Bus | Boat, Bus |
| Table-Service Dining | None | 1 restaurant |
| Quick-Service Dining | 2 locations | 3 locations |
| Pool Amenities | Pool | Pool, Hot Tub, Quiet Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | No |
| Top Highlight | Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios | Large, beautiful resort grounds with a bayou and river setting |
Tier
Pop Century
ValuePort Orleans Resort - Riverside
ModerateArea
Pop Century
ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort AreaPort Orleans Resort - Riverside
Disney Springs Resort AreaTransportation
Pop Century
Skyliner, BusPort Orleans Resort - Riverside
Boat, BusTable-Service Dining
Pop Century
NonePort Orleans Resort - Riverside
1 restaurantQuick-Service Dining
Pop Century
2 locationsPort Orleans Resort - Riverside
3 locationsPool Amenities
Pop Century
PoolPort Orleans Resort - Riverside
Pool, Hot Tub, Quiet PoolExtended Evening Hours
Pop Century
NoPort Orleans Resort - Riverside
NoTop Highlight
Pop Century
Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood StudiosPort Orleans Resort - Riverside
Large, beautiful resort grounds with a bayou and river settingOverview
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 Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
The larger Port Orleans property, themed to the antebellum South and riverfront mansions, with boat service to Disney Springs.
Amenities
Disney's Pop Century Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail (1.3 miles around Hourglass Lake)
Other
- Laundry Facilities
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Recreation
- Pool
- Hot Tub
- Campfire Program
- Playground
- Arcade
- Jogging Trail
- Quiet Pool
- Fishing excursions
- Bike/Surrey bike rentals
Wellness
- Spa
Transportation
Disney's Pop Century Resort
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Skyliner
EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
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Boat
Disney Springs
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Bus
Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs
Pros
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 Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
- Large, beautiful resort grounds with a bayou and river setting
- Royal Guest rooms with princess theming are uniquely themed for the tier
- Multiple pools including the Ol' Man Island pool complex
- Sassagoula River boat service to Disney Springs
- Quieter and more relaxed atmosphere than busier resorts
Cons
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 Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
- Very large resort can mean long walks from room to main building
- Bus-only transportation to theme parks; boat service only goes to Disney Springs
- Limited dining, Boatwright's table service is the only full-service option
- Alligator Bayou rooms are more rustic and less recently renovated
- Can feel isolated due to the spread-out layout
On-Site Dining
Disney's Pop Century Resort
Community Discussions
Disney's Pop Century Resort
- Honest opinions on Pop Century? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Pop Century : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Pop Century Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Tell Me About Pop Century : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Thoughts on POP century? : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
- Port Orleans Riverside : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Port Orleans riverside <> Polynesian : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Port Orleans Riverside or French Quarter? r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Port Orleans- Riverside Reno : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Say something nice (or honest) about Port Orleans r/WaltDisneyWorld
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