Disney's Pop Century Resort vs JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
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At a Glance
| Pop Century | JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Value | Deluxe |
| Area | ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area | Disney Springs Resort Area |
| Transportation | Skyliner, Bus | None listed |
| Table-Service Dining | None | None |
| Quick-Service Dining | 2 locations | None |
| Pool Amenities | Pool | Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | No |
| Top Highlight | Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios | Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes |
Tier
Pop Century
ValueJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
DeluxeArea
Pop Century
ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort AreaJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Disney Springs Resort AreaTransportation
Pop Century
Skyliner, BusJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
None listedTable-Service Dining
Pop Century
NoneJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NoneQuick-Service Dining
Pop Century
2 locationsJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NonePool Amenities
Pop Century
PoolJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
PoolExtended Evening Hours
Pop Century
NoJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NoTop Highlight
Pop Century
Disney Skyliner access to EPCOT and Hollywood StudiosJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney DeluxesOverview
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.
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
A newer luxury Marriott property just outside Disney-owned hotels, positioned in the Bonnet Creek cluster near Disney Springs and Epcot-area access roads.
Amenities
Disney's Pop Century Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail (1.3 miles around Hourglass Lake)
Other
- Laundry Facilities
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
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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
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Transportation details coming soon.
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
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes
- Impressive pool complex with lazy river and waterslides
- Full-service spa and multiple restaurants on property
- Located within Disney property boundaries with shuttle to parks
- Often significantly cheaper than comparable Disney-owned Deluxe 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
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- Shuttle to Disney parks is slower and less frequent than Disney buses
- No Early Entry or on-site Disney booking advantages
- Not as Disney-immersive as staying in a Disney-owned resort
- Far from all theme parks, requiring a car or shuttle every time
- Parking fees apply on top of already high nightly rates
On-Site Dining
Community Discussions
Disney's Pop Century Resort
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